Larry Rolla – Against All Odds – Freddie Hudson “The Superfecta Trial”
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Podcast 21
In this candid episode, join Larry and his guest, Freddie Hudson, as they delve into a world of fascinating behind-the-scenes stories of harness racing. Freddie, who has authored several books and hosts the USHRAA podcast series, sheds light on the trials and tribulations of the Harness Racing Industry.
Freddie shares his journey from attending the first Roosevelt Raceway reunions to becoming deeply involved in lobbying in Washington, all in the name of saving harness racing. He paints a vivid picture of the challenges and rewards of his lobbying work, revealing how he has interacted with top lobbyists, congressmen, and senators to make a difference. He reflects on the progress made in initiatives such as the SAFE Act and efforts to prevent the slaughter of horses, demonstrating the impact he’s had in Washington.
The conversation naturally shifts towards Freddie’s book, which uncovers the truth behind the sensationalized superfecta scandal and its impact on the lives of the accused drivers. Freddie provides a taste of the story’s progression, highlighting the challenges faced by the drivers, the coach witnesses, and the courtroom drama. He hints at the lasting repercussions for some of the accused drivers and laments the inequities in the racing commission’s appeals process.
With Larry unique perspective and Freddie’s insider knowledge, this episode sets the stage for an engaging exploration of a world where sport, politics, and intrigue collide. The true stories are as gripping as they are enlightening, making for an unmissable listening experience for anyone interested in harness racing, politics, or human resilience.
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00:00:00 Start
00:00:38 Freddie Hudson
00:00:55 Help Harness Racing Game
00:02:06 Started With Roosevelt Raceway Reunioins
00:02:57 Went to DC just to report
00:03:12 Learning How to Lobby
00:03:35 Shaun Smeallie Top Lobbyist ACG
00:03:55 Marty Irby Lobbyist
00:06:51 Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA)
00:07:37 Freddie’s Audio Podcast www.spreaka.com
00:11:46 Morton Levy
00:13:16 Billy Hidson Lost Horses in Barn Fire
00:14:54 Hired F Lee Bailey
00:15:56 Stanley Dancer – Billy Houghton
00:16:38 The Truth About The Superfecta Trial
00:17:55 28 Indicted
00:19:14 28 Acquitted
00:25:36 The Whole Industry Needs to Change Save the Horses
00:34:31 How Does Someone Find Your Show USHRAA
00:34:40 USHRAA www.ustrots.com
00:42:59 Four Drivers Indected Finished 1 2 3 and 4
00:50:10 Trade Martin and Bob Marks
00:55:49 Larry Was USHRAA’s First Guest
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The Against All Odds podcast is a true story of one man’s ride through the tainted world of horse racing – a world riddled with greed, corruption, celebrities, drugs, sex and the Mob.
Larry Rolla was a talented, respected trainer who invented new ways to fix aging and injured racehorses. Despite his success, his demons and his association with the Mob both helped and destroyed his life. He was involved with every phase of Thoroughbred and Standardbred racing, seen it all and done it all, learned how to duck and dive and live through it all. He is a unique man whose past most would not survive. More importantly, he was an extremely compassionate guy who took people with damaged lives and helped them as well, if he could. He liked fixing things that needed fixing.
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honest bettors who capped they're baLL s off pre race and thought things were legit . lost alot of $$$ because of these 2 ………. i was one of them …………just a fact ☹☹☹
Nobody cares about harness racing except a few. Old timers. Thoroughbred racing is where it's at, plus these kids are way more interested in football betting. Harness racing should be relegated to the fairs and history
I wonder how many smart handicappers just boxed all the long shots in these fixed races. And I'm not talking about the ones that were in the know
I can't wait till the book comes out 💣 I feel sorry for all the trees going to waste 🌴
I love that piano intro. Who is it?
The reason why harness racing is in such bad shape is because the people in the sport don't care about their customers/gamblers. Same with horseracing.
Great show as usual Larry….
Stories about fixing Harness Racing isn't helping a dying sport..
I keep getting fckd I hit on 7/8 or 8/10 and lose the last goddamn 1 unreal lol LOVE FROM TRENTON NJ RIP CABERT
Larry Harness racing was Great because the races were fixed everyone knew the game was fixed we didnt care wheres Jimmy you didnt wack him did you ?????
34:10. Did Freddy ever have any gamblers/customers on his show? They are the most important people, far more important than animal rights activist. Without them, you have no business.
The business?
Its been over It was about the horses
Now its about the money….
Remember back in the eighties at the Meadowlands when we tried to boycott and Teddy Crowl announced in the paddock you dont like it Woodbury truck sitting at the stable gait
Then get them out of here
And here sits Artie Unger smiling
That was Maurice Pussie
Larry, as a music guy, what did you think of the band, Blood Sweat & Tears, back in the late 60s.
Larry I hope Hollywood comes back soon….can't wait to see your story on the big screen.
So let me get this straight? Every trifecta was fixed, they brought the guys up on charges and they were all found innocent but some of their careers were never the same? Boo Hoo! I wonder how much money I'm owed? I used to bet Roosevelt every night.
Why not have a 1000 dollar giveaway after each race. That would get people interested in actually going to the track.
Absolutely great episode, WoW…..what a Story! The world needs more "Freddie Hudsons" 🏆🐎🏆
Where is Jimmy?
Love the intro music / beautiful
Larry why don’t you start putting together some of your La Cage drag Queen shows and you could put a show on you hook up a couple of those carts from china with your character’s racing each other you driving of course get celebrity drivers like Jessie smulett , Jim Parsons , bob the drag queen, trixiy model put a show together like the old days
What's ironic about the superfecta trial is, the briber's were convicted of race fixing and those that accepted the bribes were found innocent. Wake up the game is been dead a long time and it will never come back!
Thanks for another great show larry.
Freddie is doing a great service for the harness industry god bless him.
On another subject larry do you have any good stories about benny webster?
Thanks again larry.
Larry can you do a show on if horse racing is fixed now I gamble on it and never win
Larry, I thank you sincerely for your videos. They make me think of my grandpa who had race horses in the 70s-90s in Pennsylvania and WV. He passed away years ago but so many great memories. I wish you much success. Thank you again.
There will always always be corruption in horse racing.even in todays racing.
Ive been a fan of harness racing since I was a kid. Ive noticed now days that the trainers are making all the money. They have there names on the owners of the horse. Never was like that before.
Bob did you ever fix a race races in Detroit? The mafia owned the track
Freddie we need aftercare for the horses. We need more rescues to take the retired racers. They have earned it. Trade Martin is cool!
Larry great show as usual, I can tell you, I personally know Freddie Hudson has a true Love for our Harness Racing Industry..
Hisa is the worst private entity in the racing game.
Like I said before Larry …I could listen to you all day 🤝🤝