The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

From New Orleans, Fair Grounds TV analyst Kevin Kilroy and Epicenter's assistant trainer Scott Blasi preview the Risen Star Stakes, and Mark Midland handicaps a weekend Pick 4. They are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation, available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Is horse racing beyond repair? Two prominent bettors offer their answers on this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Newly inducted into the National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame, Michael Beychok and David Gutfreund raise issues and offer some solutions. On the road to the Kentucky Derby, top Golden Gate Fields trainer Jonathan Wong previews this weekend's El Camino Real Derby. Horse Racing Nation's Sara Elbadwi handicaps that race and the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. There also is a recap of the Eclipse Awards ceremony at Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

The road to the Kentucky Derby continues with the Holy Bull, Withers and Robert B. Lewis stakes, and they are the focus of this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Longtime turf writer John Pricci offers a preview from South Florida. Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. discusses his ride this weekend on Tiz the Bomb. Horse Racing Nation's Ed DeRosa handicaps weekend races. There is also Twitter feedback in reaction to last weekend's National Horseplayers Championship. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

From the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas, competitors convene for a roundtable on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. They include Justin Mustari, Frank Mustari, Steve Wolfson Jr., Jim Stirr and Jonathon Kinchen. Also, a preview of the Pegasus World Cup includes trainer Brad Cox talking about the last run for Knicks Go. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty of Horse Racing Nation handicaps the $3 million race and some of the undercard. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Kentucky Derby and Oaks points preps resume this weekend with the Lecomte and Silverbulletday stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. On this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses Lecomte Stakes favorite Pappacap, track announcer John G. Dooley and Horse Racing Nation's Mark Midland provide advance insight and analysis. Ron also delves into his Eclipse Awards votes. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod checks in on Tampa Bay Downs, where the Pasco and Gasparilla stakes are preps for upcoming Derby and Oaks preps. Longtime turf writer and publicist Mike Henry offers a preview. Also, trainer Dallas Stewart discusses Long Range Toddy's run in the Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn. Horse Racing Nation's Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod focuses on opening weekend at Sam Houston Race Park. Track announcer Nick Tammaro and jockey Ry Eikleberry offer their thoughts and angles for the 2022 Thoroughbred meet. Ed DeRosa has weekend handicapping. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features owner Kosta Hronis and trainer John Sadler talking about rising sprint star Flightline. Ron Mack discussing Legacy Equine Academy's mission to make racing more inclusive. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races, including Kentucky Derby points preps at Aqueduct, Oaklawn and Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a Christmas conversation among friends. Japan Thoroughbred liaison Kate Hunter, Racing Post correspondent Scott Burton from Paris and turf writer John Cherwa from The Los Angeles Times discuss the year in racing and look ahead to 2022. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman, who discusses his new book Bal Harbour Blues. Celebrity interviewer Brad Blanks talks about what happens when red carpets and horse racing come together. Chris Andrews of the South Point in Las Vegas handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale discussing his $13,000 worth of bets in last weekend's Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Anthony Stabile of the New York Racing Association previews this weekend's Cigar Mile card at Aqueduct. Paul Zilm talks about Circa Sports' opening Derby futures, and he handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features analysis of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager with Horse Racing Nation and Derby Wars CEO Mark Midland. Trainer Brian Lynch discusses his 2-year-old Derby prospect Classic Causeway racing in this weekend's Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs. Las Vegas handicapper Richard Eng offers his picks for graded stakes during the holiday weekend. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a preview of graded stakes in New York, Kentucky and California with Channel Cat's trainer Jack Sisterson, Churchill Downs TV analyst James Scully and Race Day Las Vegas handicapper Ralph Siraco. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a look back at the Breeders' Cup with Horse Racing Nation's Ed DeRosa. Kate Hunter recruited the horses from Japan who won two of last weekend's championships, and she will talk about her role. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From San Diego, this week's regular episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features jockey Mike Smith, trainers Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Bill Mott, workout analyst Bruno de Julio and XBTV's Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel all previewing the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. The RFRP is available for free subscription at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Breeders' Cup means there are two episodes of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Del Mar. This pop-up special features Las Vegas bookmakers Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello and Duane Colucci handicapping all 14 championship races. Also available here, the regular Friday episode features jockey Mike Smith, trainers Chad Brown, Brad Cox and Bill Mott, workout analyst Bruno de Julio and XBTV's Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a preview of next week's Breeders' Cup with trainers Mark Casse and Wayne Catalano and XBTV handicapper Jeremy Plonk. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks at next month's Breeders' Cup. Trainer Wesley Ward talks about his six horses that will be at Del Mar. Broadcasters who work away from their love of racing get together in a roundtable, including former ESPN host Chris Lincoln, Baltimore newscaster Scott Wykoff and Texas Tech sportscaster Ryan Hyatt. Duane Colucci from the Rampart Casino handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features the Academy Award-winning screenwriter of "Forrest Gump" and 10-time National Horseplayers Championship competitor Eric Roth. Jockey Arnaldo Bocachica talks about the rarity of his eight-win night last Saturday at Charles Town. Racing Post's Lee Mottershead handicaps Saturday's British Champions Day at Ascot. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from opening weekend at Keeneland, where track executive and horseplayer Jim Goodman discusses Breeders' Cup qualifiers. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher talks about Malathaat, Life Is Good and his top 2-year-olds. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Belmont Park morning-line writer David Aragona of TimeformUS previews Saturday's Woodward Stakes. Starlight Racing's Jack Wolf talks about the horses he has racing during opening weekend at Santa Anita. Racing Post's Scott Burton looks at Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from Arlington Park, where general manager Tony Petrillo discusses Saturday's final race card in the track's 94-year history. Trainer Robertino Diodoro talks about Keepmeinmind's bid to pull off an upset in Saturday's $1 million Pennsylvania Derby. Rampart Casino sportsbook director Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features former NFL quarterback Shaun King, the VSiN host who is also a longtime horseplayer. Thoroughbred owner and handicapper Marshall Gramm talks about the edges he has gained as a computer bettor. Las Vegas oddsmaker Paul Zilm handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from the turf meet at historic Kentucky Downs near the Tennessee border. Track announcer Larry Collmus talks about this weekend's Breeders' Cup qualifiers there. From the National Horseplayers Championship, Karl Broberg discusses his passions of horse training and betting. Johnny Avello of DraftKings Sportsbook handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod focuses on closing weekend in New York and California. Andy Serling and Tom Amoss of "Saratoga Live" review the summer season and look ahead to the big races during Labor Day weekend. Duane Colucci of the Rampart Sportsbook handicaps races at Saratoga and Del Mar. Keith Chamblin of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association discusses the current state of handicapping contests like last weekend's National Horseplayers Championship. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas. A panel of competing handicappers including former NHC winners Thomas Goldsmith and Judy Wagner, Thoroughbred owner-horseplayer Jon Lindo and NHC hopeful George Bryant discuss the tournament postponed by COVID. "Saratoga Live's" Maggie Wolfendale Morley previews Saturday's $1.25 million Grade 1 Travers Stakes. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races at Saratoga and Del Mar. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod zeroes in on Del Mar and Saratoga. Millie Ball Yakteen of XBTV previews Saturday's $1 million Pacific Classic. Luis Sáez talks about his rise to the top of the jockey standings at Saratoga. Chris Andrews from the South Point handicaps races at both tracks. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod comes from Arlington Park near Chicago, where the last edition of Million Day is Saturday. Eight-time training titlist Larry Rivelli and twice leading jockey Jareth Loveberry talk about the track's final weeks. Nicolle Neulist of Equibase in Chicago discusses the future of Illinois racing and her appearance this week on "Jeopardy!" Johnny Avello of DraftKings Sportsbook handicaps Saturday races at Arlington and Saratoga. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is focused on Saturday's Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Trainer Kenny McPeek talks about sending his champion filly Swiss Skydiver against the boys. Tim Wilkin of the Albany (N.Y.) Times Union previews the Saturday card. Rampart Casino sportsbook director Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features "Saratoga Live" TV host Laffit Pincay III discussing this weekend's Vanderbilt Handicap and Jim Dandy Stakes. John and Mike Baird remember the late Dale Baird, North America's winningest trainer whose record is about to fall to Hall of Famer Steve Asmussen. Las Vegas horseplayer and bookmaker Paul Zilm handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a reunion of the 2014 TV series "Horseplayers" with Matt Bernier, Michael Beychok, Lee Davis, Christian Hellmers, Peter Rotondo Jr., Peter Rotondo Sr. and producer Andrew Yex. Also, Jockeys' Guild CEO Terry Meyocks discusses the crop controversy in last Saturday's Haskell Stakes, and DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races, including the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod touches all the bases at Del Mar, Saratoga and Monmouth Park. Longtime southern California handicapper Bob Ike previews the summer at Del Mar. Trainer Fausto Gutiérrez talks about his rising star Letruska and their plans for Saratoga. Monmouth handicapper Brad Thomas looks at Saturday's $1 million Haskell Stakes. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo has his picks for weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks ahead to next Thursday's opening of the summer season at Saratoga. Tom Law of the Saratoga Special offers an on-the-spot preview. Horseplayers Association of North America president Jeff Platt discusses the evolving rules for Pick 6 wagers at Saratoga and Del Mar. Rampart sportsbook director Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod covers racing – and race. Jonathon Kinchen of Fox Sports discusses the first half of the racing year as well as progress that racing may or may not have made in the past year to answer diversity questions. Trainer Mike Stidham talks about Dubai World Cup winner Mystic Guide and his comeback Saturday in the Suburban Stakes at Belmont Park. South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With the current meet ending this weekend at Churchill Downs, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod covers closing day. Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen discusses his plans for the summer as well as his horses racing on closing day. Churchill Downs TV analyst Scott Shapiro looks at the Stephen Foster Stakes card. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

COVID forced Canadian racing in a long delay. But they are competing again at Woodbine. Champion jockey Rafael Hernández talks about it and his recent injury on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, Penelope Miller of America's Best Racing talks about her job traveling the country to photograph Thoroughbreds, and Rampart sportsbook director Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With the Triple Crown series at an end for 2021, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks back and looks ahead. At times irreverent, Tim Wilkin of the Albany Times-Union reflects on the five weeks in Louisville, Baltimore and New York. Trainer Wesley Ward looks ahead to next week, when he sends a string of horses to England for Royal Ascot. The RFRP is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Long Island, N.Y., the Ron Flatter Racing Pod covers this weekend's Belmont Stakes. Maggie Wolfendale Morley of Fox Sports and NYRA TV previews the main event plus three graded stakes on the undercard. Trainers Doug O'Neill, John Sadler and Hideyuki Mori discuss their Belmont contenders. Twitter feedback is focused on the latest developments in the Bob Baffert-Medina Spirit controversy. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Las Vegas bookmakers who happen to be seasoned horseplayers preview the Belmont Stakes. Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello, Duane Colucci and Vinny Magliulo analyze all eight horses in Saturday's field for the last race of this Triple Crown season. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On this episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Sally Goodall, Jim Goodman and David Gutfreund are finalists for the National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame who discuss the challenges that horseplayers face these days. Jockey agent Steve Worsley and racetrack executive John F. Heims talk about the controversial riding-crop rule that led riders to stay away from this week's season opener at Monmouth Park in New Jersey. Clocker Andy Harrington handicaps some of this weekend's stakes races at Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With a break in the Triple Crown, this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a look back on the Preakness with winning owners Diane and John Fradkin talking about Rombauer. The Bob Baffert controversy and next month's Belmont Stakes are discussed by Louie Rabaut, Megan Devine and Mike Gandolfo of "The Horse Racing Happy Hour." VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Controversies over drug tests will not be ignored, but there is a horse race this weekend in Baltimore. That is the setting for a Preakness preview episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Maryland Jockey Club TV host Naomi Tukker analyzes and handicaps the Black-Eyed Susan and the Preakness stakes. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas discusses his long shot Ram plus the controversy surrounding Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit. Exercise rider Humberto Gómez talks about the differences between Medina Spirit and stablemate Concert Tour. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With a drug controversy hanging over him, Medina Spirit tries to maintain his tenuous hold on a Triple Crown bid by winning this weekend in Baltimore. On a special, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, horse-playing bookmakers Duane Colucci, Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello and Vinny Magliulo handicap this weekend's Preakness Stakes with in-depth analysis of every horse in the race. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On a special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, hear trainer Bob Baffert offer his side of the drug test that flagged Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit for an excess trace of an anti-inflammatory drug. Workout expert Bruno De Julio and trainer John Shirreffs also talk about the controversy. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week between the classics, the Triple Crown is still the main topic of conversation on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Steve Kornacki of NBC News talks about his successful pick of Medina Spirit in the Kentucky Derby, and he looks forward to next week's Preakness. So does trainer Mike McCarthy, who sends his colt Rombauer to race at Pimlico. South Point's Chris Andrews handicaps weekend races at Belmont Park. Every episode of the RFRP is available via free subscription at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Las Vegas bookmakers turned handicappers Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello and Duane Colucci analyze all 20 horses to deliver their opinions and their picks for the 147th Kentucky Derby in this special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. It is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Now based in Louisville, Ky., the Ron Flatter Racing Pod this week features trainer Steve Asmussen, who discusses his Kentucky Derby and Oaks horses, and Los Angeles Times special correspondent John Cherwa, who talks about how racing coverage has changed for him in recent years. There is also Twitter feedback in reaction to the ongoing dispute that has kept Nevada bettors off limits from a growing number of racetracks around the country. The RFRP is available now at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

On the road to Louisville, this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Tulsa, Okla., with conversations ranging from racing's momentum during COVID to a big race this weekend. It features Nate Newby, the general manager of Santa Anita; Monomoy Girl's trainer Brad Cox ahead of this weekend's Apple Blossom showdown with Swiss Skydiver, and Horse Racing Radio Network's Dan Mason and Horse Racing Nation CEO Mark Midland. The RFRP is available now at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This final Las Vegas-based episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert previewing Concert Tour and Hozier in Saturday's Arkansas Derby. Las Vegas Review-Journal turf writer Mike Brunker takes the long view of the road to the Kentucky Derby. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races, including the Arkansas Derby and the Lexington Stakes. The RFRP is available now at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com