Episode
Two Worlds, One Grind: Behind the Scenes with Harness Driver Ridge Warren and Thoroughbred Jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr.
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- Hot 2 Trot
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- May 15, 2026
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- 3086
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Summary
Join us for a thoroughbred/harness racing crossover episode with driver Ridge Warren and jockey Jorge Vargas, Jr. Despite being athletes in the same industry, Ridge and Warren have vastly different experiences when it’s time to race. Ashley talks with them about the demands of the sport, how drivers and jockeys differ, and how they got started in the horse racing industry. Find out who has the harder job, their tips for making it in this industry, and how they balance work and family on this episode of Hot 2 Trot! Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Jockey vs. Driver Debate 02:17 – Growing Up in Horse Racing Families 04:34 – Life on the Road & Racing Grind 12:37 – Understanding the Horses 18:31 – Risks, Injuries & Mental Toughness 27:00 – Family Life Outside the Track 31:34 – Career Highlights & Defining Success 37:37 – Funny Rapid Fire Questions & Outro