Joe Talamo is a FanDuel TV racing host, analyst, and reporter.

Joe joined FanDuel TV in 2025 as an Eclipse Award-winning jockey who brought more than two decades of elite racing experience. With over 2,300 career victories and $130 million in purse earnings, Talamo has established himself as one of the most accomplished and respected figures in thoroughbred racing.

Joe made history early in his career as the first apprentice jockey to win a riding title at Fair Grounds, launching what would become a distinguished racing career spanning multiple championships. He has captured riding titles at premier tracks including Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Ellis Park, with his first season on the Kentucky circuit resulting in a leading rider title at Ellis Park in 2020.

His impressive racing resume includes 27 Grade I victories, highlighted by wins in some of the sport's most prestigious races including the Breeders' Cup Sprint, Santa Anita Derby, Santa Anita Handicap, and Wood Memorial Stakes. Joe's talent has taken him beyond American racing, with successful international campaigns in Japan, Hong Kong, and Dubai.

Originally from Marrero, Louisiana, Joe now lives in Louisville, Kentucky with his wife Elizabeth and their two sons. Whether he’s in the paddock or on set, Joe brings a lifelong passion for racing and an insider’s perspective to every broadcast.