Following Step Dancer's exciting win in the New York Stallion Series, Cab Calloway Division, Acacia is joined by co-owner/breeder Robin Malatino, who discusses their colt's exciting NY stallion, War Dancer. Acacia is also joined by Conrad Bandoroff, vice-president of Denali Stud, who previews their consignment for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Sale.

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In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep. 26: Robin Malatino and Conrad Bandoroff

Acacia is joined by trainer Wesley Ward, whose star 3-year-old Golden Pal won the G3 Quick Call on opening day at Saratoga. She is also joined by Fasig-Tipton's Anna Seitz, who discusses the return of the Saratoga Select Sale this summer at The Spa.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 25: Wesley Ward and Anna Seitz

Right before Saratoga opening day, Acacia is joined by Tom Law from the Saratoga Special to share some great stories from The Spa over the years. She is then joined by bloodstock agent Alex Elliott following the Tattersalls July, and he gives a unique perspective on the market in England and some things to look forward to for the rest of the year.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 24: Tom Law and Alex Elliott

Acacia is joined by Brad Weisbord, who has been involved in just about every aspect of the sales. He discusses their consignment Elite Race Sales, BSW/Crow Bloodstock, and private buys. Acacia is then joined by owner Billy Koch, who talks about his recent impressive 2-year-old winner, syndicates, and more.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep. 23: Brad Weisbord and Billy Koch

With the 2-year-old sales season complete, Acacia catches up with Lucas Marquardt to talk about his company ThoroStride and some reflections on the sales season. She is also joined by owner and bloodstock agent Jeff Bloom who talks about buying horses, and, of course, Midnight Bisou.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep. 22: Lucas Marquardt and Jeff Bloom

With attention turned across the pond, Acacia is joined by Britney Eurton, who shares some memories from her experiences covering the Royal Ascot meeting. She is then joined by the Daily Racing Form's Nicole Russo, who talks about the 2-year-old sales season, aftercare, and more.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 21: Britney Eurton and Nicole Russo

In the special Belmont Stakes edition of In the Ring, Acacia is joined by Jack Knowlton from Sackatoga Stable to reflect on last year's Belmont winner Tiz the Law, as well as their journey with Funny Cide. She then speaks to John Fradkin, owner and breeder of Preakness winner and one of this year's Belmont contenders, Rombauer.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 20: Jack Knowlton and John Fradkin

This week, Acacia speaks to West Point Thoroughbreds COO Tom Bellhouse about some of their recent purchases at the Fasig Tipton Midatlantic sale, as well as runners coming up. She is also joined by Walker Hancock, President of Claiborne Farm, who gives some insight on their stallions, both new and established.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 19: Tom Bellhouse and Walker Hancock

Acacia is joined by Fasig Tipton's Reed Ringler to discuss the upcoming Midatlantic 2-year-old in training sale. She is then joined by Cricket Goodall, Executive Director of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 18: Reed Ringler and Cricket Goodall

In an episode dedicated to the Preakness Stakes weekend, Acacia speaks to David Fiske from Winchell Thoroughbreds about their runner Midnight Bourbon, as well as Three Diamonds Farm's Kirk Wycoff, who discusses his Black Eyed Susan entrant Army Wife. Maryland Jockey Club analyst Naomi Tukker then joins the show to help handicap the Preakness field from a pedigree standpoint.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 17: David Fiske, Kirk Wycoff, and Naomi Tukker

On a special Kentucky Oaks/Derby edition of In the Ring, Acacia is joined by Jake Ballis to talk about his Oaks contender Pass the Champagne, and Mark Casse, who discusses his Derby runners Soup and Sandwich

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 16: Jake Ballis and Mark Casse

Acacia talks with a couple of owners this week, both of whom started out owning racehorses with syndicates, and who coincidentally just partnered up on a horse together at the OBS April 2-year-old sale. Steven Rocco tells Acacia about his experiences with Team Valor and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, as well as his love for pedigrees and European racing. Rob Masiello then talks about starting out with West Point Thoroughbreds, and his current stable star Fiya, who is ready for the Twinspires Turf Sprint on the Kentucky Oaks undercard.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep. 15: Steven Rocco and Rob Masiello

Price Bell, General Manager of Mill Ridge Farm, joins Acacia on this week's episode to pay tribute to his trailblazing grandmother, Alice Headley Chandler, the owner of Mill Ridge who recently passed away at the age of 95. Price also discusses their stallion Oscar Performance, and promoting Horse Country. Acacia is then joined by Bret Jones, Vice President of Airdrie Stud, who speaks about several of their stallions, both new and established, and what it takes to create and market a successful stallion.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep. 14: Price Bell and Bret Jones

After a three-win Saturday at Aqueduct, including the G3 Bay Shore and the G1 Carter, trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. joins Acacia to talk about bringing his horses along, working alongside his father, and expanding his stable. Najja Thompson, Executive Director of New York Thoroughbred Breeders, then joins the show to recap the New York bred divisional awards, and discuss what makes the New York bred program so special.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 13: Saffie Joseph Jr. and Najja Thompson

Acacia speaks to Ned Toffey, General Manager of Spendthrift Farm, about their stallion roster, including the incredible Into Mischief, stallion incentive programs, MyRacehorse, recent 2-year-old sales purchases, and more. She is then joined by trainer Brendan Walsh, who has the undefeated Prevalence gearing up for Saturday's Wood Memorial at Aqueduct.

In the Ring with Acacia Courtney, Ep 12: Ned Toffey and Brendan Walsh

The In the Ring Pedigree Podcast is a horse-industry focused show for people who work in the business and horseplayers alike. On this show, we talk about all the issues and news relevant to the breeding and sales business and place a heavy emphasis on two-year-old racing. Hosted by Peter Thomas Fornatale with co-host Sean Tugel of Winstar Farm and frequently joined by Jonathon Kinchen and an array of other guests.

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