Ep 82 - 2021 Kentucky Derby Special with Brad Cox

What's Next with Eric Wood

Eric Wood

Sports

5 • 714 Ratings

🗓️ 26 April 2021

⏱️ 24 minutes

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Summary

Brad Cox is a Louisville based Horse Trainer and will bring the favorite to the 147th KY Derby this Saturday, and that's Essential Quality.

Brad's North American career earnings exceed $80 million with 1,492 wins through 2021. He has won 6 Breeders' Cup races and will look to become the first Louisville trainer to ever win the KY Derby.

Today on the show, Eric an Brad discuss:

2:55-6:40 - Getting into the horse business

6:40-9:00 - What separates elite horses from the rest

9:00-12:30 - What to look for when buying horses

12:30-16:41 - KY Derby Preview

And much more.

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Transcript

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0:00.0	I always believe that, you know, we could get to the Kentucky Derby and win it.
0:13.0	I've always said I feel like there's a Kentucky Derby with my name on it, and hopefully this will be the one.
0:19.0	I mean, we've got a fantastic opportunity this year.
0:24.8	Welcome to What's Next with Eric Wood presented by Twin Spires, where we will inspire you to make your what's next in life your best yet by learning from some of the best of the best.
0:36.3	With this week being the week of the greatest two minutes in sports, the Kentucky Derby,
0:41.4	we are blessed to have one of the best, if not the best, horse trainers in the entire world
0:46.7	join us, and that's Brad Cox.
0:49.1	Brad grew up just two blocks from Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky.
0:52.8	We'll try this week to become the first
0:54.7	Louisville trainer to ever win the Kentucky Derby when he brings the current favorite essential quality
1:00.9	to the race. We gave away the derby winner on the podcast last year with Bob Bafford and hope to do the
1:06.8	same this year for you. There are over 100,000 new podcasts being released each week, so it means a lot to me
1:13.7	that you spent your time tuning into this episode.
1:16.9	I can't wait for you to hear Brad's inspiring words on this podcast, and if you love it,
1:21.5	please share with a friend and on social media and rate, review, and subscribe to the podcast.
1:27.4	Enjoy. Brad, welcome to the podcast. Enjoy.
1:28.9	Brad, welcome to the show.
1:30.9	Thanks for having me on here.
1:32.2	Absolutely. And I can't thank you enough for your time and such a busy time for you,
1:36.4	being in the horse industry, but to grace the listeners with your presence on Derby Week,
1:41.6	last year this time we had Bob Baffer on. He ended up winning the Kentucky Derby.
1:45.5	Hopefully, it's a great omen for my man right here, Brad.
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