​Across the Board with Andy Serling
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Feb 4, 2022
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​Across the Board with Andy Serling and Hector Soler

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.


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