The Owner's Box
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!
The Owner's Box Episode 203 - Adam Kluger of Run Fast Racing
Worth the wait and then some! Adam Kluger joins to talk his fresh concept Run Fast Racing, Grade 1 wins, celebs and more! Plus a little Soapbox Billy for the week.
The Owner's Box Episode 202 - Run Fast Racing
Don't let the headline fool you! Our guest bailed but there is plenty of Billy and Michelle!!!!
The Owner's Box Episode 201 - Del Mar's Back! w/ Erin Bailey
Summer is here and that means Del Mar is ready for the Turf to Meet the Surf! Erin Bailey joins to talk about what to expect, the fun new events and some of the old favorites at the seaside oval.
The Owner's Box Episode 200 - Jon Green
The mastermind of Rail Talk is on hiatus this week BUT we caught him on our show to celebrate his Champion NITROGEN, talk family, #TopSecret business and SO MUCH more. Merci for the time Jon Green!
The Owner's Box Episode 199 - Douglas Scharbauer
Pedigree wise, he's Book 1. With an influential sire line and a champion dam, Doug Scharbauer's ties to horse racing are as pure as Texas is big. Hear a small part of his story including Alyesheba, a record Kentucky Derby and his newest G1 winner: Always A Runner
The Owner's Box Episode 198 - Lynn Hancock
Looking for fun, laughs, good stories, history and to learn something? Well then do we have the pod for you!!! Lynn Hancock joins this week!!!
The Owner's Box Episode 197 - Bill Mathis
Lifelong horse owner Bill Mathis joins to talk about his Susans, his Terry, D Wayne and MORE!!
The Owner's Box Episode 196 - Daisy Phipps
100 years after her grandmother started Phipps Stables, Daisy Phipps hoisted the Kentucky Derby trophy last weekend! Hear from her here!
The Owner's Box Episode 195 - Kentucky Derby 2026 Contenders & Pretenders
It's Kentucky Derby time! That means Billy Koch and Michelle Yu are up for a round of Contender-Pretender, discussing the real threats and real longshots in this year's Kentucky Derby.
The Owner's Box Episode 194 - Damon Thayer
Passions Fulfilled could be the catch phrase for the ever tenacious Damon Thayer. The CJ Thoroughbreds partner and racing advocate joins us this week!
The Owner's Box Episode 193 - Gatewood Bell
Born into racing, Gatewood Bell has found his niche and made his name. He's the head of racing at Keeneland but he also is a horse owner AND bloodstock extraordinaire. One recent purchase? $52k for G1W and Kentucky Oaks hopeful Percy's Bar!
The Owner's Box Episode 192 - Ana Maron
Ana Maron and her husband Hans are the faces behind the ownership Saints or Sinners, and their SO HAPPY is Kentucky Derby bound! Hear about their start in racing and their passion for horses!
The Owner's Box Episode 191 - Dylan Donnelly
2026 NHC Champ Dylan Donnelly joins us to talk strategy, claiming and more!!
The Owner's Box Episode 190 - Jill Baffert
Bottle Of Rouge is hoping to be Kentucky Oaks bound after back-to-back stakes wins. Her owner Jill Baffert joins to talk horses, hoagies and how much room she needs to root!
Plus, #SoapboxBilly is back in action!!
The Owner's Box Episode 189 - Niall Brennan
"Success is no accident!" Niall Brennan joins this week to talk OBS Sales, fond memories, aftercare AND his Kentucky Derby 2026 hope BRAVARO!
The Owner's Box Episode 188 - Jon Taisey of Hibiscus Stables
Small but mighty! Hibiscus Stables have been around the racing world for decades and they're still going strong helmed by a team including Jon Taisey (@plc2be).
Learn about one of their tools, https://www.atthesale.com/ and even grab a discount code for the upcoming sale!!
The Owner's Box Episode 187 - Don Little, Jr. of Centennial Farm
The possible Kentucky Derby 2026 favorite might be NEARLY after his big win in the Holy Bull for Centennial Farm. Patron Don Little, Jr. joins to talk polo, family, Boston and (of course) horses!
The Owner's Box Episode 186 - Eclipse Award Winner Joe Bianca
The Birthday Boy and Rail Talk podcast co-host Joe Bianca joins today to relish in his Eclipse Award win and burn through some snow time.
The Owner's Box Episode 185 - Jake Ballis
Jake Ballis joins Billy and Michelle in between his Eclipse Awards and Middle East travel.
The Owner's Box Episode 184 - Dean Roethemeier
Dean Roethemeier joins Michelle and Billy in 2026 to discuss Keeneland Sales!
The Owner's Box Episode 183 - Kenny McPeek
An on the mend Kenny McPeek joins Billy and Michelle to talk about MORNINGLINE.io, innovations in racing, and a little soapbox time!
The Owner's Box Episode 182 - Phillip Shelton
Phillip Shelton joins Billy and Michelle after an incredible Breeders' Cup weekend!
The Owner's Box Episode 181 - Breeders' Cup Recap
Billy and Michelle wrap up all things Breeders' Cup 2025!
The Owner's Box Episode 180 - Breeders' Cup Draft Sponsored by morningline.io
Breeders' 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!
The Owner's Box Episode 179 - Chad Summers
Billy and Michelle are joined by successful trainer Chad Summers.
The Owner's Box Episode 178 - Robert Bonnie
Michelle and Billy catch up with new Grade 2 winning owner, Robert Bonnie.
The Owner's Box Episode 177 - Ruben Islas and Michele Arthur
Billy and Michelle chat about Ruben Islas' and Michele Arthur's incredible journey into the winners' circle!
The Owner's Box Episode 176 - Ciaran Thornton
Billy and Michelle talk ownership, betting, and Gold Phoenix with California owner Ciaran Thornton.
The Owner's Box Episode 175 - Cormac Breathnach
The 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!
The Owner's Box Episode 174 - Mike Ryan
Billy and Michelle chat with bloodstock agent Mike Ryan about upcoming fall sales.
The Owner's Box Episode 173 - Steve Coxon
Billy and Michelle switch it up and catch up with Steve Coxon from USA Steeplechase.
The Owner's Box Episode 172 - CARMATHON
CARMATHON kicks off next week, and the matriarch of CARMA joins Billy and Michelle to talk about how Aftercare became a forethought.
The Owner's Box Episode 171 - Mia Familia Racing Stable
Billy and Michelle chat with owners of G1 Bing Crosby winner Lovesick Blues, Mia Familia Racing Stable.
The Owner's Box Episode 170 - Jorge Abreu
Billy and Michelle learn about Jorge Abreu's journey from galloper to grade one winner!
The Owner's Box Episode 169 - Larry Collmus and Del Mar
Billy and Michelle are back to discuss Del Mar with the track's new race caller, legend Larry Collmus!
The Owner's Box Episode 168 - Steve Duncker
Billy and Michelle chat with owner Steve Duncker.
The Owner's Box Episode 167 - Robert LaPenta
Michelle and Billy are joined by legendary owner Robert LaPenta!
The Owner's Box Episode 166 - Nathan Nelson
Billy and Michelle chat with Nathan Nelson, owner of Preakness hopeful Pay Billy.
The Owner's Box Episode 165 - Michael Banahan
Billy and Michelle chat with Godolphin's Michael Banahan after an incredible classic weekend.
The Owner's Box Episode 164 - Kentucky Derby 2025
An annual Kentucky Derby tradition! Billy and Michelle hit on this year's Contenders and Pretenders in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
