Night School, the racing industry’s national online fan education program, features three highly acclaimed riders tonight as the topic of “Jockeys/Jockey Angles” will be discussed in depth. Week 13 of the 40-week season spotlights a 90-minute multi-media presentation with Hall of Famer and NBC Sports analyst Jerry Bailey; active top rider Shaun Bridgmohan, set to pilot Commanding Curve in the upcoming Belmont Stakes; and G.R. Carter, who last week became the all-time leading rider in the history of American Quarter Horse Association racing.
The session begins at 8:30 pm ET. Students who wish to attend Night School can do so by logging on to any one of more than 40 websites throughout the racing industry that simulcasts the weekly online tutorials. There is no advance registration or sign-up required. Fans can participate in a live online chat and pose their questions to the hosts and guests in real time.
Presenting title sponsors for Night School 2014 are the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Keeneland Select, Twinspires.com, The Stronach Group, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Betamerica.com and Woodbine Entertainment.
This week’s study materials (http://horseplayernow.com/images/STUDY052714.pdf) include tips and angles from past Night School jockey and agent guests, as well as educational videos on the subject.
Presenting title sponsors for Night School 2014 are the National Thoroughbred Racing Association, American Quarter Horse Association, Keeneland Select, Twinspires.com, The Stronach Group, Mountaineer Casino, Racetrack and Resort, Betamerica.com and Woodbine Entertainment.
Night School also is simulcast with “At the Races with Steve Byk” on SiriusXM. Night School attendees can listen to the free live audio stream directly linked through the Night School chat box (no subscriptions needed). Fan also can take part in the live call-in show at 1-866-454-6848. Those wishing to listen in on the radio can find the program from 8:30-10 p.m. (ET) on Sirius 93, XM 209 or at Sports Zone 961 for Sirius Online users. Check SiriusXM listings for any potential live sporting conflicts.
For those who cannot attend live, the Night School archives always are available free, immediately following the session and beyond. Simply go into the Night School chat box at any of the 40-plus sites and get access to the archived links once the completed session has been re-opened.
Night School is offered every Tuesday for 40 consecutive weeks through Dec. 2. Fans are eligible for prizes and rewards for registering. Registration is optional and free. There is never a charge for taking part in Night School.
This week’s Night School will be followed at 10:00 p.m. (ET) by the “After Night School Special,” featuring live racing from Mountaineer Park. The segment will cover the evening’s final race in real time with free, live-streaming video. Fans wishing to take part in the Mountaineer action simply need to remain in the Night School chat after class. Complimentary past performances are available, courtesy of BRIS, the official past performance provider to Night School.
Night School adds “Woodbine Wednesdays” to the weekly tutorial offerings beginning this week. The full-card live chats teach racing in real time and spotlight the entire, 8-race cards each Wednesday night, beginning at 6:15 p.m. ET. And the AQHA season finale of Night School Friday Night Live from Remington Park takes place with a double-shot of live chats this Friday (6:30 pm ET) and Saturday (5:30 pm ET) to conclude the meeting in Oklahaoma City.
Night School Links
Horse Player NOW info page: http://horseplayernow.com/night-school
Week 13 Study Materials: http://horseplayernow.com/images/STUDY052714.pdf
Week 13 BRIS past performances for After Night School Special: http://horseplayernow.com/nightpps
Spring Semester Topics & Program Info: http://tinyurl.com/la7jsnx
Video overview of the 2014 season with Caton Bredar and Jeremy Plonk: http://youtu.be/m5CP4LwmFZY