Listen "Rail Talk Episode 114: Talking Turkey with Everett Dobson"
Episode Synopsis
This week on Rail Talk! It’s almost Thanksgiving, and Joe Bianca and Jon Green are in the holiday spirit, looking forward to a great long weekend of racing and welcoming several special guests.First, Chairman of The Jockey Club Everett Dobson stops by for a state-of-the-industry discussion, covering the increased fan engagement among 20-somethings in 2025, the declining foal crop, how we manage the CAW issues, what TJC’s role should be, and more. Then, NYTHA board vice president Aron Yagoda joins the show to explain the impasse between NYRA and NYTHA about 2026 race dates before providing updates about the future of Belmont Park.The boys also touch on the near-tragedy at Evangeline Downs, as an ambulance driving the wrong way on the track nearly plows over a field of horses soon after they leave the gate. How did this something so ridiculous and dangerous happen, and where will the accountability come from?Don’t miss an episode of Rail Talk, join our ever-growing family by subscribing to the show on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Audible or wherever you get your pods. As always but especially this week, we’re so thankful to our sponsors Fasig-Tipton, The Green Group, Epic Insurance and Taylor Made for their support.
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