In the latest installment of the TDN Business Hour, the conversation focused on one of the most rapidly evolving and disruptive forces across global industries: the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In the Thoroughbred industry, a new wave of tech-driven innovation is beginning to rewrite the play book, from the backside to the betting windows.What does the future hold for a sport navigating the dawn of the AI era? Can advanced algorithms out-handicap human expertise or streamline the administrative demands of stable management? And how can racing utilize these tools to attract a new generation?Host Najja Thompson, Executive Director of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders, explores these questions with three insiders actively driving the integration of AI into the horse industry:Josh Isner (President of Axon, Owner of Delta Squad Racing): As the leader of a prominent AI enterprise and a newcomer to racing, Isner brings a fresh perspective to the industry. Isner discusses his vision for how data science can be applied to bloodstock, including how he leverages predictive AI within his own stable to identify value and optimize horse purchases at auction. He believes that a shift is coming for the commercial market, stating, “We're probably two or three years away from really meaningful changes. Like anything, it's going to be a process, but it isn't going to be a linear process, that's for sure. I would say that the utility is going to double every year and I think folks will be taking notice relatively quickly.”Joe Appelbaum (CEO of Waigr): Formerly the President of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, Appelbaum has recently launched Waigr, a company dedicated to building automated wagering solutions. Currently integrated into NYRA Bets, Waigr offers advanced predictive models and analytically driven wager personalization. Appelbaum explains how everyday horseplayers can utilize automated tools to bet more efficiently and uncover value in the modern betting market.Billy Paynter (Founder of EquiTrack.AI and Ocean Reef Racing): A syndicate manager who recognized the industry's need for modernized operational tools, Paynter built EquiTrack.ai, an AI-powered platform designed specifically for the equine and Thoroughbred racing sectors. Paynter outlines how automating tedious administrative tasks, bookkeeping and daily stable expenses can save trainers and owners hours every week, shifting their focus back to the horses. He also talked about how AI analytics can lower the barrier to entry and make both bloodstock and wagering more accessible for newcomers to the gameWatch or listen to the TDN Business Hour below. The podcast can also be found on TDN's Youtube, Spotify and Apple Podcasts. https://www.thoroughbreddailynews.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/Business-Hour-EP3-Audio-v3.mp3 The post TDN Business Hour: With AI, “Two or Three Years from Meaningful Change” appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions.