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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!
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- Previewing the 2026 Breeders' Cup · 1 Std. 17 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 17In this special Hot 2 Trot episode, Ashley is joined by Parx Racing announcer Jessica Paquette and Breeders’ Cup Commentator Dick Jerardi to preview the seven Breeders' Cup turf…
- 2026 Breeders Crown: Preview, Predictions, and Tips · 1 Std. 12 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 16For harness racing fans, it all comes down to the Breeders Crown. For the first time in its history, Eldorado Scioto Downs in Columbus, Ohio, is hosting the full Breeders Crown…
- Meet Nathan Klein: Horse Racing’s Youngest Full-Time Track Announcer · 1 Std. 8 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 15Since starting in June, Nathan Klein has made waves as the youngest full-time thoroughbred track announcer. By sharing his passion for the sport and being open about his life…
- Live from PA Derby Weekend! · 1 Std. 17 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 14Right 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…
- Live from Sun Stakes Saturday! · 54 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 13Sun 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…
- The Need for Mentorship in Horse Racing · 1 Std. 2 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 12There’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…
- Live at Adios Eve · 55 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 11It’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…
- Cashing In on PA Day at the Races · 40 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 10Join 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…
- In The Race Bike With Harness Driver Jeremy Indof · 24 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 9What’s it like when your job involves flying around a dirt track at 30 mph? Guest co-host Jessica Paquette joins Ashley as they sit down with harness racing driver Jeremy Indof…
- PhDs, Reality TV, and PA-Breds with Dr. Deanna Manfredi · 48 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 8Find out why Pennsylvania is one of the absolute top racehorse breeding hubs in the entire country on this episode of Hot 2 Trot. Host Ashley Wood sits down with Dr. Deanna…
- Live at The Penn Mile! · 1 Std. 15 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 7Join us for a Hot 2 Trot episode recorded LIVE trackside at Penn National Race Course! Host Ashley Wood and guest co-host Jessica Paquette discussed this year’s Penn Mile race…
- Two Worlds, One Grind: Behind the Scenes with Harness Driver Ridge Warren and Thoroughbred Jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr. · 51 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 6Join us for a thoroughbred/harness racing crossover episode with driver Ridge Warren and jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr. Despite being athletes in the same industry, Ridge and Warren…
- Road to the Kentucky Derby: Pre-Derby Analysis & Betting with Jessica Paquette and Dick Jerardi · 47 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 5Grab your fancy hats and mint juleps because horse racing’s biggest event is here: the Kentucky Derby! Ashley sits down with Jessica Paquette and Dick Jerardi, two big names in…
- The Next Generation of Trainers: John Kirby’s Journey in Horse Racing · 53 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 4What will the next generation of horse racing trainers be like? Ashley sat down with John Kirby, a young and respected name on the Parx Racing circuit and a third-generation…
- Horse Girl Chat: Catching up with Jessica Paquette · 45 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 3Where are our horse girls at? In this episode, Ashley sits down with Jessica Paquette to talk about handicapping, finding your people, and learning life lessons from the horses…
- Running a Race Track Featuring Scott Lishia, Director of Racing at Penn National · 60 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 2What does it take to run a horse racing track? In this episode, Ashley catches up with one of her former co-workers, Scott Lishia, to find out. Scott recently became the new…
- Season 4 Premiere | Inside Foal Cam Season with Delaware Valley University Equine Students · 37 Min. · Staffel 4 Folge 1We’re back! Season 4 of Hot 2 Trot kicks off with a behind-the-scenes look at Foal Cam season. We are joined by Samantha Wilton and Rhiannon Swimelar, college students in…
- Hot 2 Trot x On The Rail Mini Series Episode 1 : Inside Parx Racing with Jessica Paquette · 26 Min. · Staffel 1 Folge 1We’re kicking off a special Hot 2 Trot mini-series in partnership with Parx Racing and On The Rail! Meadow and Ashley sit down with Parx announcer and host of On The Rail…
- Hot 2 Trot’s End-of-Year Special! · 1 Std. 9 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 22Welcome to the Hot 2 Trot 2025 Year-In-Review! In this episode, Meadow, Ashley, and Jaylin take you through every major moment that shaped Pennsylvania racing this year — Super…
- Inside Pennsylvania’s 2026 Breeding Season with Averie Levanti · 38 Min. · Staffel 3 Folge 21This week on Hot 2 Trot, Meadow and Ashley sit down with Averie Levanti, Executive Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Breeders Association, for a deep dive into the 2025 breeding…







