The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Because of limited distribution at the time, the premiere episode of the RFRP is reposted here with jockey Mike Smith and turf writer Jennie Rees. This was originally posted at VSiN.com on Oct. 27, 2017. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In a special edition of the RFRP, Blood-Horse reporter Jeremy Balan tells Ron the story of how he covered last week's San Luis Rey Downs fire, including all the challenges of getting to the scene and digesting afterward what happened. Joe Bravo was at the Jockeys' Guild Annual Assembly in Las Vegas, where he offered us some strong opinions about rider safety and even how the Supreme Court sports-gambling case might not be beneficial to racing in New Jersey. And our moment in racing history is a flashback to the controversial winning streak turned in by Rapid Redux. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The fire that killed racehorses Thursday in southern California takes precedent. But we still look ahead with Zayat Stables vice president Justin Zayat to Saturday's Los Alamitos Futurity and next year's Kentucky Derby (and back at American Pharoah). TVG's Candice Hare handicaps this weekend's Hong Kong International Races. And our look back at racing history brings back memories of Silky Sullivan. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The theme of this podcast is New York. Trainer Todd Pletcher tells us about his top 2-year-olds, NYRA handicapper and TV host Andy Serling examines the Remsen Stakes and Cigar Mile. Ron Flatter looks back on a memorable day at Belmont Park that had a sad postscript. We also look back on the first pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On the first weekend of betting in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Wynn Las Vegas oddsmaker Johnny Avello discusses early wagering on the race. Tony-nominated actress/singer and Kentucky native Laura Bell Bundy talks about her love of horse racing and especially the Derby. Ron Flatter looks back at a moment in racing history 70 years ago this month, when one racehorse's funeral was such big news that it was broadcast live on national radio. Plus a preview of the Clark Handicap. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

New Southern California Sports Broadcasters Hall of Fame inductee Trevor Denman discusses his 35 years calling races at Santa Anita and Del Mar, racing database creator Bruno De Julio looks at this month's thoroughbred sales in Kentucky, and both offer their views on what bettors should look for - and should ignore. Plus a moment in racing history when The Daily Racing Form was born, and we remember the two-time Breeders' Cup Mile champion Lure. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks back at the Breeders' Cup to find out what we may apply to betting in the weeks and months ahead. Nisan Gabbay, the winner of the $1 million Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge, joins us to discuss his successful strategy and to respond to a collusion investigation that is focused on his victory, and Ed DeRosa of TwinSpires.com helps us break down what went right and wrong for bettors at Del Mar. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Breeders' Cup is Friday and Saturday at Del Mar, and this week's edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks at the $28 million event that is the richest in horse racing. Hall of Fame trainer and 14-time Breeders' Cup winner Bob Baffert is our guest for an extended conversation about his horses. Gaughan Gaming's Vinny Magliulo and South Point handicapper Patrick McQuiggan join Ron to break down all 13 championship races to help bettors find winners. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com