On this episode of the Horse Races Now Podcast, we welcome Tom Ludt for an important conversation about the future of the sport and how horse racing can reconnect with fans.

Tom tackles the big-picture questions: How do we get new people interested in racing? What keeps families and young fans coming back to the track? What parts of the experience are working—and where is the sport falling short? From storytelling and accessibility to fan engagement, marketing, and the on-track atmosphere, this episode focuses on what racing needs to do to grow, evolve, and thrive.

This is a thoughtful, honest discussion about the health of the sport, the challenges it faces, and the opportunities ahead to make horse racing more welcoming, exciting, and relevant for the next generation.

🎧 If you care about the future of racing, this episode is for you.

On this episode of Horse Races Now, renowned trainer Kenny McPeek dives into updates on his most well-known horses, sharing how they’re progressing and what’s ahead on the racing calendar. Watch our YouTube episode for a behinds the scenes look at Kenny's trip to Brazil.

Anthony Koch joins Horse Races Now to break down the science and strategy behind feeding today’s racehorse. We discuss how nutrition programs are built, how feed has evolved, what actually works (and what doesn’t), and how top barns balance performance with long-term health. A must-listen for anyone serious about the business of racing.