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by Ryan Martin
The latest episode of the Across the Board with Andy Serling podcast features an interview with Hector Soler, the head starter for the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA). The podcast is now available for download via https://soundcloud.com/acrosstheboardwithandyserling.
Soler, a native of Puerto Rico, grew up watching horse racing with his father and grandfather. He moved to the United States at the age of 11 and continued his interest in the sport with visits to Philadelphia Park [now Parx Racing].
Soler worked his way up from hotwalking to grooming under trainer Joe Orseno, working closely with Grade 1-winners Perfect Sting, Macho Uno, Red Bullet and Golden Missile. In this episode, Soler discusses his ascent to head starter, lessons learned from NYRA’s former head starter Bob Duncan, and his two decades of experience working for NYRA.
About Across the Board with Andy Serling
Launched in April 2017, Across the Board with Andy Serling is a podcast presented by the New York Racing Association. New episodes of the show will be released in regular installments throughout the year, providing fans and horseplayers with access to the most interesting personalities in racing.
To access the complete ATB episode library please visit: https://soundcloud.com/acrosstheboardwithandyserling.
Mary Eddy
More than six years have passed since the globetrotting Extravagant Kid brought his best to win the Lucky Coin at Saratoga Race Course, but the talented son of Kiss the Kid has not strayed far from the hallowed oval as he assists newly retired racehorses looking for a mentor just a few miles away in Ballston Spa at After the Races NY.
Christian Abdo
Recently retired trainer Tom Albertrani enjoyed some of his most memorable moments in the Peter Pan at Belmont Park, sending out Oratory for a stakes-record setting performance of 1:46.35 in 2005 and Freedom Child to a 13 1/4-length victory in 2013.
Christian Abdo
With progeny of Tapit capturing 56 Grade 1s along with nine Eclipse Awards, and counting, it could be easy to overlook Tapit’s glory on the racetrack. However, Tapit’s courageous, resilient, even shocking victory when rallying from last-of-11 in the 2004 Wood Memorial paved the way for him to blossom into the star he has become over the last 20 years.
Mary Eddy
Just three live race days remain in 2023 to complete a remarkable year of racing action on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit. To celebrate the season, the NYRA Press Office checked in with a selection of trainers, owners, jockeys and racing personalities to share their reflections on the memorable year.
Lynne Snierson
Just four live race days remain in 2023 to complete a remarkable year of racing action on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit. To celebrate the season, the NYRA Press Office checked in with a selection of trainers, owners, jockeys and racing personalities to share their reflections on the memorable year.
Mary Eddy
Just four live race days remain in 2023 to complete a remarkable year of racing action on the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit. To celebrate the season, the NYRA Press Office checked in with a selection of trainers, owners, jockeys and racing personalities to share their reflections on the memorable year.
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