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We Are Off! Get ready to experience the excitement of the racetrack racing into your speakers with grace and style — It’s Hot 2 Trot!Join hosts Ashley Eisenbeil and Meadow Twaddle — your racing and pop culture gurus from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association — as they bring you hot topics, funny commentary, interviews, and more on each episode of Hot 2 Trot. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a winner’s circle of wit and wisdom. Hold your reins, annnd they’re off!
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- Yesterday1h 17m
Live from PA Derby Weekend!
Right before the biggest weekend in Pennsylvania horse racing, Ashley Wood sat trackside at Parx Racing with guest co-host Jessica Paquette for a live episode of Hot 2 Trot! They were joined by special guest Matt Scull, Founder and President of First Rodeo Racing. Catch up on Ashley, Jess, and Matt’s discussion on PA-bred stakes, cross-track wagers, and their picks for all the big races. Plus, see what they had to say when Chickie's & Pete's stopped by with some iconic Philly foods to try! 00:00:00 — Welcome to Hot to Trot00:07:30 — Pennsylvania Racing Weekend Preview00:18:00 — First Rodeo Racing: Building a Racing Stable00:28:00 — Presque Isle Downs & The Presque Isle Mile00:37:00 — Weekend Stakes & Handicapping Strategies00:45:00 — Meet Jody MacDonald: Mac at the Track00:49:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Field Breakdown00:58:00 — Pennsylvania Pick 4 & Presque Isle Mile Picks01:03:00 — The Masters Stakes Picks01:06:00 — Cotillion Stakes & Million-Dollar Races01:10:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Picks01:14:00 — Final Picks, Trackside Fun & Season Wrap-Up
- 4 weeks ago53 min
Live from Sun Stakes Saturday!
Sun Stakes Saturday brought the heat this year! Host Ashley Wood sat trackside at Mohegan Pennsylvania with guest co-host Derick Giwner, Editor of DRF Harness for Daily Racing Form, to talk about handicapping, wagering, and the day’s big races, including the Earl Beal Jr. Memorial and the Delmonica Hanover. Throughout the show, Ashley and Derick interviewed Dr. Ian Moore, a legendary standardbred trainer and veterinarian, and Pocono Racing Secretary Rick Kane.Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome to Sun Stakes Saturday at Pocono Downs 04:00 — Handicapping, Wagering & the Day’s Big Races 08:34 — Dr. Moore: Flying In, Shalom Hanover & His Stable 14:24 — Bojangles, Four-Year-Olds & Dr. Moore’s Career 17:01 — From Veterinarian to Hall of Fame Trainer 20:00 — Life in the Air: Dr. Moore’s Pilot Journey 22:00 — The Future of Training, Family & Retirement 30:14 — Racing Secretary Rick Kane on Building Big Race Days 39:19 — Late Pick 4: Lynch, Trot, Pace & Earl Beal Picks 46:12 — Max Hempt Memorial & the Best Three-Year-Old Pacers 49:39 — Earl Beal Memorial, Final Tickets & Sign-Off
- Aug 14, 20261h 2m
The Need for Mentorship in Horse Racing
There’s a real need in our industry to invest in youth education and showcase all of the job opportunities horse racing can provide — and Don Johnson wants to do something about it. Ashley Wood and guest co-host Jessica Paquette sit down with Don, the previous manager of Philadelphia Park (now Parx Casino & Racing), to discuss PTHA Charities and its mission to expose middle schoolers to the dozens of careers in the racing industry.To learn more about PTHA Charities, visit patha.org/charities. Timestamps:00:00 — Welcome to Hot to Trot & Meet Don Johnson06:45 — Horse Racing Regulation, Safety & Industry Governance10:08 — The Future of Horse Racing Wagering & Computer-Assisted Players16:12 — Bringing Youth Into Horse Racing Through Education & Mentoring27:04 — Building Local Racing Programs & Industry Partnerships32:49 — Making Horse Racing Relevant to a New Generation40:11 — Reaching Students, Changing Perceptions & Racing Safety47:14 — Hot Seat: Coffee, Cruises, Pizza & More53:50 — Jockey Life, Marathons & Life Beyond Racing59:10 — Final Thoughts, Youth Education & How to Get Involved
- Jul 29, 202654 min
Live at Adios Eve
It’s the Pace for the Orchids, and who will come out on top? In this special live episode of Hot 2 Trot, host Ashley Wood sat trackside with Kevin Plowcha, the track handicapper for The Meadows, to talk about all things Adios. They are joined by special guests including Mike Carter, the Director of Racing at The Meadows, and Ron Burke, a Hall of Fame horse trainer. Plus, previous co-host Meadow Twaddle makes a guest return to Hot 2 Trot!Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome to Hot to Trot Live3:56 – Director of Racing Mike Carter Previews Adios Day6:54 – Handicapping Tournaments & New Betting Opportunities14:59 – National TV Coverage & Final Preparations17:34 – Ron Burke on His Powerful Adios Stable28:0 – Race Day Mindset with Ron Burke30:38 – Meadow Twaddle Returns & Weekend Preview33:43 – Handicapping the First Adios Volo Division38:00 – Handicapping the Second Adios Volo Division42:52 – Breaking Down the 60th Adios Pace52:37 – Final Picks & Closing Thoughts
- Jul 16, 202640 min
Cashing In on PA Day at the Races
Join Ashley Wood and Jessica Paquette as they discuss the latest in horse racing, including Pennsylvania's Day of the Races, harness racing, and the impact of stallions like Smarty Jones. Catch their insights, personal stories, and tips for racing enthusiasts and newcomers alike.Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Welcome with Jessica Paquette02:03 – Summer Heat, Horse Racing & Life on the Road08:47 – Pennsylvania Day at the Races Preview12:18 – First 2-Year-Old Race & Stakes Race Handicapping20:20 – Uncle Heavy, Bartlett & Pennsylvania Stakes Contenders26:22 – Fillies, Stallions & Pennsylvania Breeding Spotlight30:05 – Smarty Jones Memories & Racing Legacy33:44 – Summer Rapid Fire: Ice Cream, Beaches & Boardwalks39:19 – Final Thoughts & Pennsylvania Day at the Races
- Jul 10, 202624 min
In The Race Bike With Harness Driver Jeremy Indof
What’s it like when your job involves flying around a dirt track at 30 mph? Guest co-host Jessica Paquette joins Ashley as they sit down with harness racing driver Jeremy Indof to find out! Jeremy races at Hollywood Casino at The Meadows in Washington, PA, and has achieved some great milestones throughout his career, including driving Keg Stand to an awesome Open Handicap Trot win down at Oak Grove and days at The Meadows where he casually pulls off four or five wins on a single card. Ashley and Jessica learn about how Jeremy became a harness racing driver, his family ties in the industry, and what the view is like from the seat of the race bike. Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome & Meet Harness Driver Jeremy Indof1:43 – Growing Up in Racing & Becoming a Driver6:07 – Career Highlights, Big Wins & Lessons from the Horses10:53 – Life Behind the Bike: Weather, Equipment & Daily Routine16:14 – Horse Care, Racing Misconceptions & Growing New Fans19:34 – The Hot Seat: Music, Coffee, TV & Gas Station Snacks23:23 – Final Thoughts & Farewell
- Jun 26, 202647 min
PhDs, Reality TV, and PA-Breds with Dr. Deanna Manfredi
Find out why Pennsylvania is one of the absolute top racehorse breeding hubs in the entire country on this episode of Hot 2 Trot. Host Ashley Wood sits down with Dr. Deanna Manfredi, a third-generation horsewoman, a Princeton PhD in Cognitive Psychology, a stakes-winning breeder, and the history-making, first-ever female President of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA). They cover everything from Dr. Manfredi’s early interactions with horse racing to her appearance on reality TV in the American Dream Derby and what it means to be the first female president of the PHBA, since its inception in 1948. And if, after this episode, you want to see some PA-bred horses in action, join us for Pennsylvania Day at the Races at Parx Racing on July 18, 2026!Timestamps:00:00 – Intro & Meet Deanna Manfredi01:33 – Growing Up in Pennsylvania Racing & Breeding03:36 – The Horse Industry’s Impact on Agriculture & Open Space10:14 – Winning a Reality Show and Launching a Breeding Farm17:29 – The State of Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Breeding Today24:13 – Life Beyond Racing: Second Careers for Thoroughbreds30:13 – Protecting Pennsylvania Racing & Breeding’s Future34:33 – PA Day at the Races, Yearling Show & Industry Events42:26 – The Hot Seat: Ghosts, Horses & Rapid-Fire Questions46:43 – Final Thoughts & Closing Remarks
- Jun 1, 20261h 15m
Live at The Penn Mile!
Join us for a Hot 2 Trot episode recorded LIVE trackside at Penn National Race Course! Host Ashley Wood and guest co-host Jessica Paquette discussed this year’s Penn Mile race and the PA-bred stakes races that were held on Friday, May 29. Plus, hear from guests inlcuding Chris McErlean, the Vice President of Racing at Penn Entertainment; Larry Collmus, the voice of the Kentucky Derby; and Nathan Klein, the new announcer at Penn National Race Course. Timestamps:00:00:00 – Welcome to Hot to Trot Live at Penn National00:01:53 – Pennsylvania Racing, Breeding & Penn Mile Preview00:10:31 – Chris McErlean on Penn Mile History & Race Day00:17:55 – Penn Mile Trivia, Records & Racing Stories00:25:26 – Larry Collmus on Calling Racing's Greatest Moments00:43:54 – Meet Nathan Klein: Penn National's New Announcer00:59:20 – Penn Mile Night Stakes Race Analysis & Betting Picks01:14:14 – Penn Mile Selections & Final Thoughts
About Hot 2 Trot
We Are Off! Get ready to experience the excitement of the racetrack racing into your speakers with grace and style — It’s Hot 2 Trot!Join hosts Ashley Eisenbeil and Meadow Twaddle — your racing and pop culture gurus from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association — as they bring you hot topics, funny commentary, interviews, and more on each episode of Hot 2 Trot. It’s not just a podcast, it’s a winner’s circle of wit and wisdom. Hold your reins, annnd they’re off!
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