The Owner's Box
By: Billy and Michelle
Language: en
Categories: Sports, Kids, Family, Pets, Animals, Leisure, Hobbies
On The Horse Ownership Experience, discover everything you’ve wanted to know about horse racing ownership. Join Billy Koch, Founder and Managing Partner of the Little Red Feather Racing Club and Racing Analyst, Michelle Yu as they discuss the secrets to becoming an owner in the Sport of Kings. OWN IT!
Episodes
The Owner's Box Episode 184 - Dean Roethemeier
Jan 08, 2026Dean Roethemeier joins Michelle and Billy in 2026 to discuss Keeneland Sales!
Duration: 00:37:09The Owner's Box Episode 183 - Kenny McPeek
Nov 26, 2025An on the mend Kenny McPeek joins Billy and Michelle to talk about MORNINGLINE.io, innovations in racing, and a little soapbox time!
Duration: 01:00:16The Owner's Box Episode 182 - Phillip Shelton
Nov 11, 2025Phillip Shelton joins Billy and Michelle after an incredible Breeders' Cup weekend!
Duration: 00:39:43The Owner's Box Episode 181 - Breeders' Cup Recap
Nov 07, 2025Billy and Michelle wrap up all things Breeders' Cup 2025!
Duration: 00:32:42The Owner's Box Episode 180 - Breeders' Cup Draft Sponsored by morningline.io
Oct 30, 2025Breeders' Cup week is upon us and its time for the annual Breeders' Cup draft! Thank you to morningline.io for sponsoring this annual affair with the winners share heading to charity!
Duration: 00:55:28The Owner's Box Episode 179 - Chad Summers
Oct 24, 2025Billy and Michelle are joined by successful trainer Chad Summers.
Duration: 00:42:41The Owner's Box Episode 178 - Robert Bonnie
Oct 17, 2025Michelle and Billy catch up with new Grade 2 winning owner, Robert Bonnie.
Duration: 00:37:50The Owner's Box Episode 177 - Ruben Islas and Michele Arthur
Oct 10, 2025Billy and Michelle chat about Ruben Islas' and Michele Arthur's incredible journey into the winners' circle!
Duration: 00:44:39The Owner's Box Episode 176 - Ciaran Thornton
Oct 01, 2025Billy and Michelle talk ownership, betting, and Gold Phoenix with California owner Ciaran Thornton.
Duration: 00:43:52The Owner's Box Episode 175 - Cormac Breathnach
Sep 03, 2025The fall sales at Keeneland are right around the corner, and Cormac Breathnach joins Billy and Michelle to talk about the planning, the ins and outs, and some of what goes into the biggest yearling sale in the world!
Duration: 00:44:20The Owner's Box Episode 174 - Mike Ryan
Aug 28, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with bloodstock agent Mike Ryan about upcoming fall sales.
Duration: 00:44:23The Owner's Box Episode 173 - Steve Coxon
Aug 15, 2025Billy and Michelle switch it up and catch up with Steve Coxon from USA Steeplechase.
The Owner's Box Episode 172 - CARMATHON
Aug 06, 2025CARMATHON kicks off next week, and the matriarch of CARMA joins Billy and Michelle to talk about how Aftercare became a forethought.
Duration: 00:38:49The Owner's Box Episode 171 - Mia Familia Racing Stable
Jul 31, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with owners of G1 Bing Crosby winner Lovesick Blues, Mia Familia Racing Stable.
Duration: 00:31:55The Owner's Box Episode 170 - Jorge Abreu
Jul 24, 2025Billy and Michelle learn about Jorge Abreu's journey from galloper to grade one winner!
Duration: 00:30:27The Owner's Box Episode 169 - Larry Collmus and Del Mar
Jul 16, 2025Billy and Michelle are back to discuss Del Mar with the track's new race caller, legend Larry Collmus!
Duration: 00:47:32The Owner's Box Episode 168 - Steve Duncker
Jun 12, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with owner Steve Duncker.
Duration: 00:50:40The Owner's Box Episode 167 - Robert LaPenta
May 30, 2025Michelle and Billy are joined by legendary owner Robert LaPenta!
Duration: 00:41:08The Owner's Box Episode 166 - Nathan Nelson
May 15, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with Nathan Nelson, owner of Preakness hopeful Pay Billy.
Duration: 00:33:55The Owner's Box Episode 165 - Michael Banahan
May 09, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with Godolphin's Michael Banahan after an incredible classic weekend.
Duration: 00:31:23The Owner's Box Episode 164 - Kentucky Derby 2025
May 01, 2025An annual Kentucky Derby tradition! Billy and Michelle hit on this year's Contenders and Pretenders in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Duration: 00:41:31The Owner's Box Episode 163 - Cormac Breathnach
Apr 24, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with Keeneland Director of Sales Operations, Cormac Breathnach, about this week's boutique Select Racing Age sale!
Duration: 00:37:58The Owner's Box Episode 162 - Griffin Johnson
Apr 04, 2025Billy and Michelle are joined by social media superstar Griffin Johnson to talk his newest passion of horse racing!
Duration: 00:44:28The Owner's Box Episode 161 - Eddie Woods
Mar 20, 2025Michelle and Billy dive deep with racing stalwart Eddie Woods.
Duration: 00:50:43The Owner's Box Episode 160 - Nick "The Sarge" Hines
Mar 06, 2025Billy and Michelle catch up with the always entertaining Nick "The Sarge" Hines.
Duration: 01:00:52The Owner's Box Episode 159 - Tom Ryan
Mar 01, 2025Billy and Michelle chat with a man of many titles, Tom Ryan.
Duration: 00:56:12The Owner's Box Episode 158 - Clint Cornett
Feb 14, 2025Billy and Michelle are back with Clint Cornett to discuss Aftercare, White Abarrio, and more!
Duration: 00:42:36The Owner's Box Episode 157 - Soapbox Billy & Michelle
Feb 01, 2025Soapbox Billy and Michelle discuss the weekend past and the week to come, including thoughts on this weekend's Kentucky Derby Prep at Santa Anita.
Duration: 00:35:34The Owner's Box Episode 156 - TK Kuegler
Jan 23, 2025Billy and Michelle catch up with Wasabi Stables founder TK Kuegler.
Duration: 00:50:53The Owner's Box Episode 155 - Dr. Ryan Carpenter
Jan 16, 2025Dr. Ryan Carpenter joins Billy and Michelle to talk about his experience in the LA fires as well as the horses and what to expect going forward. Plus, some great vet insight as you would expect!
Duration: 00:35:04The Owner's Box Episode 154 - 2024 Wrap-Up
Dec 31, 2024Billy and Michelle close out 2024 with a look ahead to 2025.
Duration: 00:29:43The Owner's Box Episode 153 - Jimmy George and Will Walden
Nov 14, 2024Ahead of the upcoming Tattersalls Mare Sale, Jimmy George and Will Walden join the Owner's Box to discuss the sale and give some advice.
Duration: 00:27:26The Owner's Box Episode 152 - Breeder's Cup Recap
Nov 08, 2024Kicking it back old school with Billy and Michelle as they wrap up the Breeder's Cup and reveal the winner of the BC Draft!
Duration: 00:26:17The Owner's Box 2024 Breeder's Cup Fantasy Draft
Oct 30, 2024In their annual Breeder's Cup Fantasy Draft, Billy and Michelle host Jay Privman, Mike Joyce, and Gabby Gaudet to see who will be crowned champion for glory and for charity!
Duration: 00:42:56The Owner's Box Episode 150 - Steve Haskin
Oct 29, 2024Michelle and Billy talk Breeder's Cup with the legendary Steve Haskin.
Duration: 00:39:38The Owner's Box Episode 149 - Jonny Hilvers
Oct 25, 2024Billy and Michelle chat with California's Harris Farms manager Jonny Hilvers about their new stud Catholic Boy and the rest of their solid stallions.
Duration: 00:35:18The Owner's Box Episode 148 - Morning Line Club
Oct 18, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with CEO and co-Founder of Morning Line Club, Joel Funk.
Duration: 00:36:11The Owner's Box Episode 147 - Mike Joyce
Oct 11, 2024FanDuel TV's own Mike Joyce joins Billy and Michelle to catch up on the latest Breeders Cup Win and You're In action.
Duration: 00:53:46The Owner's Box Episode 146 - OBS October
Oct 04, 2024Billy and Michelle chat with Tod Wojciechowski about the upcoming OBS October sale.
Duration: 00:32:05The Owner's Box Episode 145 - Peter Rotondo & California Crown
Sep 26, 2024Billy and Michelle talk all things California Crown with 1/st Racing stalwart Peter Rotondo!
Duration: 00:39:09The Owner's Box Episode 144 - Bill Cosgrove
Sep 14, 2024Michelle and Billy are joined by Bill Cosgrove, owner of G1 Alabama winner Power Squeeze.
Duration: 00:30:58The Owner's Box Episode 143
Sep 06, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up on the action packed summer of racing.
Duration: 00:19:34The Owner's Box Episode 142 - Craig Dado
Aug 29, 2024Billy and Michelle welcome in Great Friends Stables founder and Del Mar Racing guru Craig Dado.
Duration: 00:34:24The Owner's Box Episode 141 - John Dowd
Aug 22, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up on the Grade 1 action from last weekend with John Dowd and discuss the ongoing successes from OBS Sales graduates.
Duration: 00:37:42The Owner's Box Episode 140 - Michael Foster
Aug 14, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Michael Foster, owner of GSW Next!
Duration: 00:38:25The Owner's Box Episode 139 - Jayson Werth
Aug 09, 2024Billy and Michelle join retired MLB superstar Jayson Werth to discuss the sport of racing and his 2024 Belmont success!
Duration: 00:37:27The Owner's Box Episode 138 - Joe Migliore
Aug 01, 2024Billy and Michelle welcome in Joe Migliore to discuss sales, family, and so much more!
Duration: 00:37:46The Owner's Box Episode 137 - Kenny McPeek
Jul 26, 2024Michelle and Billy catch up with 2024 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks winning trainer, Kenny McPeek!
Duration: 00:45:22The Owner's Box Episode 136 - Erin Bailey
Jul 19, 2024Billy and Michelle get ready to kick of the 2024 Del Mar meet with Del Mar's VP of Marketing, Erin Bailey.
Duration: 00:32:38The Owner's Box Episode 135 - Jeff Rubenstein
Jun 14, 2024Michelle is on solo duty catching up with Book 'Em Danno partner Jeff Rubenstein.
Duration: 00:28:58The Owner's Box Episode 134 - Joe McCloskey
May 31, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with owner and breeder Joe McCloskey!
Duration: 00:38:24The Owner's Box Episode 133 - Shona Rotondo
May 23, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with racing fan and marketing guru, Shona Rotondo!
Duration: 00:58:42The Owner's Box Episode 132 - Brook Smith
May 16, 2024Billy and Michelle are joined by Brook Smith, co-owner of 2024 Kentucky Derby 2nd Place Finisher Sierra Leone.
Duration: 00:37:54The Owner's Box Episode 131 - Sharilyn Gasaway
May 08, 2024Billy and Michelle chat with 2024 Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan's co-owner and breeder, Sharilyn Gasaway.
Duration: 00:49:45The Owner's Box Episode 130 - 2024 Kentucky Derby Contenders & Pretenders
May 01, 2024Billy and Michelle go through their Contenders and Pretenders for this year's Kentucky Derby!
Duration: 00:33:57The Owner's Box Episode 129 - John Stewart
Apr 23, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with fresh face John Stewart, from Resolute Racing.
Duration: 00:58:50The Owner's Box Episode 128 - Carrie Brogden
Apr 12, 2024Machmer Hall's Carrie Brogden joins Billy and Michelle to discuss Ocala Breeders Sales and a vast array of topics.
Duration: 00:45:40The Owner's Box - Episode 127 - Jon Green
Apr 04, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Jon Green. They discuss his path in racing, his favorite memories, and issues facing racing today.
Duration: 00:53:19The Owner's Box - Episode 126 - Evan Ferraro
Mar 28, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Evan Ferraro, Fasig-Tipton's Director of Marketing.
Duration: 00:48:52The Owner's Box - Episode 125 - Robert Cotran
Mar 22, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Robert Cotran, co-owner of Kentucky Derby hopeful, Hades.
Duration: 00:33:26The Owner's Box - Episode 124 - Tod Wojciechowski
Mar 08, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with the Director of OBS Sales, Tod Wojciechowski.
Duration: 00:59:07The Owner's Box - Episode 123 - Joey Peacock
Mar 01, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Saudi Cup winning owner Joe Peacock! They hear all about Senor Buscador and the path that led them across the world.
Duration: 00:47:37The Owner's Box - Episode 122 - Sonny Pais
Feb 22, 2024Billy and Michelle sit down with Sonny Pais to discuss his start in racing, his current stable, and the retirement of his superstar Brickyard Ride!
Duration: 00:28:32The Owner's Box - Episode 121 - Sport of Kings Racing
Feb 15, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with the Sport of Kings Racing team to discuss their new partnership.
Duration: 00:34:16The Owner's Box - Episode 120 - Brandon Badgett
Feb 09, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Brandon Badgett to discuss the newly formed HISA Next Generation Advisory Board.
Duration: 00:45:28The Owner's Box - Episode 119 - Price Bell
Feb 02, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Price Bell to discuss Mill Ridge Farm and his new endeavor, Light Up For Racing.
Duration: 01:01:52The Owner's Box - Episode 118 - Richard and Connie Snyder
Jan 19, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with TOBA's members of the month, Richard and Connie Snyder, breeder of G1 winner, Randomized.
Duration: 00:32:57The Owner's Box - Episode 117 - Mark Martinez
Jan 11, 2024Billy and Michelle catch up with Agave Stables' Mark Martinez to discuss some of the "easy fixes" in the world of Horse Racing.
Duration: 00:53:41The Owner's Box - Episode 116 - Pat Cummings (NTA)
Jan 03, 2024Billy and Michelle welcome in the new year and discuss everything NTA with Pat Cummings.
Duration: 01:08:29The Owner's Box - Episode 115 - Jimmy George (Tattersalls)
Nov 29, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Jimmy George, Tattersalls Marketing Director.
Duration: 00:35:40The Owner's Box - Episode 114 - Rachel Hare
Nov 17, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with 19yo winning owner, Rachel Hare, who spent her college fund... on a race horse!
Duration: 00:28:01The Owner's Box - Episode 113 - Steve Laymon - First Row Partners
Nov 09, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Steve Laymon from First Row Partners to discuss all things Goodnight Olive.
Duration: 00:46:53The Owner's Box - Episode 112 - Aron Wellman
Oct 25, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' Aron Wellman to discuss Nest and his Breeders' Cup babies.
Duration: 00:58:09The Owner's Box - Episode 111- Dora Delgado
Oct 20, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Breeders' Cup Executive Vice President, Chief Racing Officer, Dora Delgado.
Duration: 00:39:17The Owner's Box - Episode 110 - Payton Boersma - Boardshorts Stables
Oct 12, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Boardshorts COO, Payton Boersma.
Duration: 00:40:03The Owner's Box - Episode 109 - Calvin Nguyen
Oct 06, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Calvin Nguyen to discuss recent G2 winner, Balladeer and his stallion, Idol.
Duration: 00:29:57The Owner's Box - Episode 108 - Ty Leatherman
Sep 28, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Ty Leatherman and find out all about his latest G1 winner, Ceiling Crusher.
Duration: 00:48:42The Owner's Box - Episode 107 - Ryan Metzger
Sep 07, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Ryan Metzger from Counterpoint Thoroughbreds.
Duration: 00:46:25The Owner's Box - Episode 106 - Jordan Egan
Aug 31, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Jordan Egan to discuss the 2023 Women's Horse Racing Summit at Santa Anita.
Duration: 00:40:48The Owner's Box - Episode 105 - Paul Pimmentel
Aug 24, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Paul Pimmentel, who recently captured the G1 Del Mar Oaks with Anisette.
Duration: 00:37:58The Owner's Box - Episode 104 - Dan Eplin
Aug 17, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Dan Eplin, who won the G2 Sorrento Stakes with Dreamfyre.
Duration: 00:39:54The Owner's Box - Episode 103 - Jeff Ganje
Aug 03, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Jeff Ganje to discuss his big win in the Molly Pitcher and his rap career.
Duration: 00:45:37The Owner's Box - Episode 102 - Flavien Prat
Jul 26, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Standard Bred Owner (and a jockey as his side hustle) Flavien Prat.
Duration: 00:35:55The Owner's Box - Episode 101 - Larry Sarf
Jul 20, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Larry Sarf to talk new G1 winner Far Bridge and aftercare.
Duration: 00:55:53The Owner's Box - Episode 100 - Jon Ebbert - Arcangelo
Jun 16, 2023Billy and Michelle meet up with Jon Ebbert, who just captured the Belmont Stakes with Arcangelo.
Duration: 00:49:19The Owner's Box - Episode 99 - Tony Allevato and The Belmont
Jun 09, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Chief Revenue Officer and President of NYRA Bets, Tony Allevato, to talk Belmont.
Duration: 00:37:24The Owner's Box - Episode 98 - Harlan Malter (Ironhorse Racing Stable)
Jun 02, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Harlan Malter from Ironhorse Racing Stable to discuss Bucchero and Royal Ascot.
Duration: 00:48:25The Owner's Box - Episode 97 - Little Red Feather and the Preakness
May 25, 2023Billy and Michelle recap the Preakness stakes and discuss Little Red Feather's historic weekend.
Duration: 00:49:20The Owner's Box - Episode 96 - Robert Katayama and The Preakness
May 17, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with TOC Rookie of the Year, Robert Katayama and discuss the 2023 Preakness Stakes.
Duration: 00:43:15The Owner's Box - Episode 95 - Ramiro Restrepo (Mage)
May 10, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with KENTUCKY DERBY winning owner, Ramiro Restrepo.
Duration: 00:58:20The Owner's Box - Episode 94 - Kentucky Derby 2023
May 04, 2023Billy and Michelle talk Kentucky Oaks and make predictions for the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
Duration: 00:37:21The Owner's Box - Episode 93 - Carrie Brogden from OBS April
Apr 26, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Machmer Hall's Carrie Brogden to discuss the OBS April Sale and much much more!
Duration: 00:35:36The Owner's Box - Episode 92 - Staton Flurry
Apr 20, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Staton Flurry to discuss his fillies like Kentucky Oaks winner Shedaresthedevil and recent Madison Stakes winner, Key Of Life.
Duration: 00:36:56The Owner's Box - Episode 92 - Pierre and Leslie Amestoy
Apr 13, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up Pierre and Leslie Amestoy, owners of Santa Anita Derby winner and Kentucky Derby contender, Practical Move.
Duration: 00:45:09The Owner's Box - Episode 91 - Marshall Gramm (Ten Strike Racing)
Apr 06, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Ten Strike Racing's Marshall Gramm to discuss his success at Oaklawn Park and in the BCBC.
Duration: 01:00:07The Owner's Box - Episode 90 - Vince Foglia (Patricia's Hope)
Mar 30, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Vince Foglia (Patricia's Hope), owner of recent Jeff Ruby Steaks winner and Kentucky Derby points leader, Two Phils.
Duration: 00:42:44The Owner's Box - Episode 89 - Mike Way
Mar 24, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with owner Mike Way, who specializes in peppers, asparagus, and fast horses.
Duration: 00:36:57The Owner's Box - Episode 88 - Tod Wojciechowski - OBS Sales
Mar 16, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with OBS Director of Sales, Tod Wojceichowski, to get some insight on the upcoming OBS March 2yo in training Sale.
Duration: 00:55:48The Owner's Box - Episode 87 - Steve Moger
Mar 09, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Stilleto Boy owner, Steve Moger, who just captured the 2023 Big Cap last weekend at Santa Anita.
Duration: 00:42:11The Owner's Box - Episode 86 - Kirk Godby
Mar 03, 2023Billy and Michelle catch up with Kirk Godby to talk about the Rebel winner, Confidence Game, and his interesting stable name.
Duration: 00:47:26