The First Kentucky Derby, HRN Virtual Tevis and Weird News for April 8, 2026 by Chewy - Horses in the Morning

Author Mark Shrager returns to talk about his new book “The First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn't Supposed to Win”. Auditor Richard fills us in on signing up for the HRN Virtual Tevis 2026 team, This Day in Equine News gives us a run down on the history of the FEI World Cup and some mighty Weird News. Listen in…

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3922 – Show Notes and Links:

• Hosts: Jamie Jennings of Flyover Farm & Glenn the Geek
• Jamie and Glenn's Amazon Store
• Title Sponsor: Chewy Equine
• Picture Credit: Mark Shrager
• Guest: Author Mark Shrager on his new book “The First Kentucky Derby: Thirteen Black Jockeys, One Shady Owner, and the Little Red Horse That Wasn't Supposed to Win”.
• Guest: Auditor Richard on the HRN Virtual Tevis Team for 2026
• Spalding Labs Fly Predators Coupon: HRN10 for 10% off your first order.
• Additional support for this podcast provided by: Equine Network and Listeners Like You

Timestamps:

• 04:40 - Daily Winnies & birthdays
• 06:01 - Jamie’s racing-nerd interview teaser
• 13:47 - Clinic announcement (Monty Roberts intro course)
• 16:54 - Author Mark Shrager: First Kentucky Derby
• 34:15 - Virtual Tevis team with Auditor Richard
• 41:04 - This Day in Equine History
• 47:10 - Weird News