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 host Ashley Wood — your racing and pop culture guru from the Pennsylvania Horse Racing Association — as she brings 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!

Hot 2 Trot is a news podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 71 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Unknown Host hosts Hot 2 Trot, a news show with 71 episodes published.

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  Episode #14

  Live from PA Derby Weekend!

  Sep 21, 20261h 17mS4

  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 Trot 00:07:30 — Pennsylvania Racing Weekend Preview 00:18:00 — First Rodeo Racing: Building a Racing Stable 00:28:00 — Presque Isle Downs & The Presque Isle Mile 00:37:00 — Weekend Stakes & Handicapping Strategies 00:45:00 — Meet Jody MacDonald: Mac at the Track 00:49:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Field Breakdown 00:58:00 — Pennsylvania Pick 4 & Presque Isle Mile Picks 01:03:00 — The Masters Stakes Picks 01:06:00 — Cotillion Stakes & Million-Dollar Races 01:10:00 — Pennsylvania Derby Picks 01:14:00 — Final Picks, Trackside Fun & Season Wrap-Up

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  Episode #13

  Live from Sun Stakes Saturday!

  Aug 25, 202654 minS4

  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

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  Episode #12

  The Need for Mentorship in Horse Racing

  Aug 13, 20261h 2mS4

  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 Johnson 06:45 — Horse Racing Regulation, Safety & Industry Governance 10:08 — The Future of Horse Racing Wagering & Computer-Assisted Players 16:12 — Bringing Youth Into Horse Racing Through Education & Mentoring 27:04 — Building Local Racing Programs & Industry Partnerships 32:49 — Making Horse Racing Relevant to a New Generation 40:11 — Reaching Students, Changing Perceptions & Racing Safety 47:14 — Hot Seat: Coffee, Cruises, Pizza & More 53:50 — Jockey Life, Marathons & Life Beyond Racing 59:10 — Final Thoughts, Youth Education & How to Get Involved

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  Episode #11

  Live at Adios Eve

  Jul 29, 202655 minS4

  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 Live 3:56 – Director of Racing Mike Carter Previews Adios Day 6:54 – Handicapping Tournaments & New Betting Opportunities 14:59 – National TV Coverage & Final Preparations 17:34 – Ron Burke on His Powerful Adios Stable 28:0 – Race Day Mindset with Ron Burke 30:38 – Meadow Twaddle Returns & Weekend Preview 33:43 – Handicapping the First Adios Volo Division 38:00 – Handicapping the Second Adios Volo Division 42:52 – Breaking Down the 60th Adios Pace 52:37 – Final Picks & Closing Thoughts

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  Episode #10

  Cashing In on PA Day at the Races

  Jul 16, 202640 minS4

  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 Paquette 02:03 – Summer Heat, Horse Racing & Life on the Road 08:47 – Pennsylvania Day at the Races Preview 12:18 – First 2-Year-Old Race & Stakes Race Handicapping 20:20 – Uncle Heavy, Bartlett & Pennsylvania Stakes Contenders 26:22 – Fillies, Stallions & Pennsylvania Breeding Spotlight 30:05 – Smarty Jones Memories & Racing Legacy 33:44 – Summer Rapid Fire: Ice Cream, Beaches & Boardwalks 39:19 – Final Thoughts & Pennsylvania Day at the Races

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