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<\/div>\nThe American jockey Joe Talamo was announced this week (August 11) as a new full-time host and racing analyst at FanDuel TV.<\/p>\n
The 35-year-old has had over 2,300 career victories and earned $130 million in purse winnings, with more than two decades of racing experience.<\/p>\n
Talamo was the first apprentice jockey to win a riding title at Fair Grounds and then went on to secure championships at tracks like Santa Anita and Ellis Park. He has 27 Grade I victories under his belt, with wins like the Breeders\u2019 Cup Sprint and the Wood Memorial Stakes being some of the highlights.<\/p>\n
He has also competed on the international stage in Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai. He\u2019s not a stranger to TV life though, as he started appearing on FanDuel TV on a freelance basis this year.<\/p>\n
Joe Talamo began freelancing with FanDuel TV this year<\/span><\/h2>\nNow though, he will contribute to the company\u2019s racing coverage<\/a>, provide expert analysis, conduct interviews with industry figures, and create educational content for racing fans.<\/p>\n\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to join the FanDuel TV team and bring my lifelong passion for horse racing to fans nationwide,\u201d said Talamo in a release<\/a>.<\/p>\n\u201cAfter more than 20 years in the saddle, stepping into this new role lets me share the stories, strategy, and split-second decisions that define this sport from the inside out. FanDuel TV\u2019s dedication to authentic, expert-driven coverage is exactly what racing needs\u2014and I\u2019m proud to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n
\nWelcome to the @FanDuelTV<\/a> Team @JoeTalamo<\/a> ! A natural in the saddle, you've shown that same comfort and ease on Broadcasts with us. Above all, your genuineness conveyed on-air is experienced off-air by everyone who meets you. You\u2019re a credit to the Horse Racing Industry and the\u2026<\/p>\n— Todd Schrupp (@ToddTVG) August 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\nFanDuel TV<\/a> has live sports and sports programming, with racing host Todd Schrupp welcoming Joe to the team and stating that he\u2019s a \u2018credit to the Horse Racing Industry.\u2019<\/p>\n“Joe represents exactly what we seek in our racing coverage: the unique expertise of a winning jockey, paired with an engaging personality to connect with both seasoned handicappers and newcomers to the sport,\u201d said Michael Shiffman, Senior Vice President of FanDuel TV.<\/p>\n
“His track record speaks for itself, and his ability to evaluate complex racing strategy in an approachable way will be invaluable to our viewers.”<\/p>\n
Featured Image: Credit to FanDuel Press<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\nThe post Jockey Joe Talamo announced as new FanDuel TV racing analyst<\/a> appeared first on ReadWrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m incredibly excited to join the FanDuel TV team and bring my lifelong passion for horse racing to fans nationwide,\u201d said Talamo in a release<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter more than 20 years in the saddle, stepping into this new role lets me share the stories, strategy, and split-second decisions that define this sport from the inside out. FanDuel TV\u2019s dedication to authentic, expert-driven coverage is exactly what racing needs\u2014and I\u2019m proud to be part of it.\u201d<\/p>\n Welcome to the @FanDuelTV<\/a> Team @JoeTalamo<\/a> ! A natural in the saddle, you've shown that same comfort and ease on Broadcasts with us. Above all, your genuineness conveyed on-air is experienced off-air by everyone who meets you. You\u2019re a credit to the Horse Racing Industry and the\u2026<\/p>\n — Todd Schrupp (@ToddTVG) August 12, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n FanDuel TV<\/a> has live sports and sports programming, with racing host Todd Schrupp welcoming Joe to the team and stating that he\u2019s a \u2018credit to the Horse Racing Industry.\u2019<\/p>\n “Joe represents exactly what we seek in our racing coverage: the unique expertise of a winning jockey, paired with an engaging personality to connect with both seasoned handicappers and newcomers to the sport,\u201d said Michael Shiffman, Senior Vice President of FanDuel TV.<\/p>\n “His track record speaks for itself, and his ability to evaluate complex racing strategy in an approachable way will be invaluable to our viewers.”<\/p>\n Featured Image: Credit to FanDuel Press<\/a><\/i><\/b><\/i><\/b><\/p>\n The post Jockey Joe Talamo announced as new FanDuel TV racing analyst<\/a> appeared first on ReadWrite<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n