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The Roger Stein Show Finale
After 25+ years on Southern California Radio, The Roger Stein Show aired it's Finale on Sunday, June 25. Roger was a very successfully Harness trainer who converted to training Thoroughbreds on the Southern California circuit. He trained Graded Stakes winners Forty Niner Days and Southern Truce among others. Coincidentally, Santa Anita Park ran the Southern Truce Stakes on Sunday, the same day as his final show. The show aired every weekend morning at 8am Pacific time and over the years featured Sheets handicapper Jon Hardoon, handicapper Aaron Hesz, Las Vegas Oddsmaker and Gambler "Bettor" Bob, The Bloodhorse's Lenny Shulman and writer Mark Ratzky. Roger had many interviews, the day of and/or day after with legendary trainer Bob Baffert. Bob always made time for Roger, even on racing's biggest days. Roger's health has made it difficult him to continue hosting the show and it was announced earlier this year that the show would end on June 25. Mark Ratzky has hosted the show in recent months, with Roger making short appearances. Archived shows can be heard at Rogerstein.com. The last 2 shows feature Mark Ratzky interviewing Roger about how he got started in the racing business and how the radio show came about.
I will miss hearing this show every weekend, and wish Roger the best. Thank you for all your years on the air and for caring so much about the fans and the game.
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