The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Renowned gambler Alan "Dink" Denkenson, jockey Joe Talamo discusses his ride this weekend on Thousand Words in the Oaklawn Stakes, and previews of races in Arkansas, Japan and Australia with Dave Tuley, Kate Hunter and Nick Quinn on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The longer road to the Kentucky Derby and betting on Group 1 racing in Australia are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. XBTV's Zoe Cadman handicaps this weekend's Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Breeder Randy Gullatt discusses Florida Derby winner Tiz The Law. Nick Quinn from Sky Racing in Australia has his picks for The Championships this weekend at Royal Randwick in Sydney. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

In spite of the pandemic, Gulfstream Park is going ahead with this weekend's Florida Derby, and it is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Race Insider's John Pricci from south Florida handicaps the race, and trainer Patrick Biancone discusses his colt Été Indien. The impact of the coronavirus on horse racing is also discussed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Since racing continues through the coronavirus scare, a preview of Saturday's Louisiana Derby is a big part of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Mark Casse and turf writer Byron King of the Blood-Horse discuss the race, the pandemic's impact on the sport and the extended road to a postponed Kentucky Derby. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Racing goes on at most tracks in North America even as others around the world are being shut down because of the coronavirus. In this pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Wesley Ward offers his thoughts about why racing should go forward. A media panel of XBTV's Millie Ball Yakteen, Saratoga Special's Tom Law and Racing Post's Paris-based correspondent Scott Burton also discuss how the pandemic is impacting the sport. The RFRP is available at Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts, and it is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Long-range challenges for horse racing and goals for an international jockey are up for discussion on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. National Thoroughbred Racing Association CEO Alex Waldrop talks about the issues facing the sport. Italian jockey Umberto Rispoli discusses his permanent move to Santa Anita. Saturday's Kentucky Derby points preps – the Rebel and the Jeff Ruby – are previewed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Racing journalists Frank Angst of the Blood-Horse and John Pricci of Horse Race Insider discuss the new federal criminal case against 27 defendants including trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro, who stand accused of illegally and deceptively drugging their racehorses. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available on Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This weekend's Kentucky Derby preps at Aqueduct, Tampa and Santa Anita are previewed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Linda Rice talks about her Derby hopes with First Deputy and Montauk Traffic. And sports writer Mark Whicker of the Southern California News Group discusses Santa Anita's response to last year's crisis. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The next stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. talks about Chance It's bid to win this weekend's Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park, Florida. Horse Race Insider's John Pricci handicaps the race and also discusses the push to shorten the 10-year drug suspension of trainer Rick Dutrow. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Lingering debate from the Eclipse Awards, betting on drug-free horse races and an early preview of next week's Fountain of Youth Stakes. They are among the topics being discussed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Free-lance writer Tom Pedulla has strong opinions about hot-button issues in racing, and trainer Dale Romans discusses the comeback of his top Kentucky Derby prospect Dennis' Moment. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Another Kentucky Derby prep is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Fair Grounds track announcer John G. Dooley checks in from New Orleans to preview this weekend's two divisions of the Risen Star Stakes. Also, National Thoroughbred Racing Association executive Keith Chamblin talks about the growth of handicapping contests. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The biggest handicapping contest in the country is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Competitors Chris Fallica, David Gutfreund and Judy Wagner take part in a roundtable to talk about betting strategy for the National Horseplayers Championship at Las Vegas. Trainer Peter Eurton discusses 2019 juvenile champion Storm The Court's return to the track Sunday in the San Vicente Stakes at Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ideas for the future of racing and a look ahead to this weekend's Kentucky Derby preps are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. VSiN's and Horse Racing Radio Network's Dan Mason takes a long view of the sport. National Horseplayers Championship winner Scott Coles talks about defending his title next week and also handicaps Saturday's Withers, Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis stakes. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Even after the high-profile scratches, there are still 10 horses left to contest Saturday's $3 million Pegasus World Cup. Tax is one of them. His trainer Danny Gargan and Gulfstream Park TV's Jason Blewitt and Acacia Courtney preview the race plus the $1 million Pegasus Turf on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. There is also a recap of the Eclipse Awards. The RFRP from Gulfstream Park, Florida, is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

They will race at Gulfstream Park this weekend for a combined $4 million in the Pegasus World Cups on dirt and on turf. On a special, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod – Las Vegas experts Vinny Magliulo, Patrick McQuiggan, Dave Tuley, Johnny Avello and Chris Andrews handicap every horse in the two races. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Saturday's Kentucky Derby and Oaks points preps at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Former National Horseplayers Championship winner Michael Beychok handicaps the Lecomte and Silverbulletday stakes. Three-time Fair Grounds training champion Brad Cox discusses his 3-year-old prospects plus the return of 2018 champion Monomoy Girl. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jockey Javier Castellano looks back on his successful 2019, discusses his 2020 and talks about the public's perception of safety in racing. Longtime southern California sports writer Art Wilson reminisces about a lifetime of trips to the track and looks at how the sport is changing, especially for bettors. There is also Twitter feedback. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Trainers Bob Baffert and John Shirreffs talk about their 3-year-olds that are contenders on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails. Aidan Butler of The Stronach Group discusses reforms and issues that continue to be front and center at Santa Anita. There is also a preview of Saturday's Sham Stakes and San Gabriel Stakes plus Ron's votes for the 2019 Eclipse Awards. They are all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A look ahead to the Santa Anita opener and a look back on the '10s are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella talks about Omaha Beach's bid to win both Saturday's Malibu Stakes and next month's Pegasus World Cup. XBTV's Millie Ball Yakteen, Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel are at the roundtable to talk about the best horses, jockeys, trainers and stories of the decade. There is also a handicapping preview of Saturday's Grade 1 races at Santa Anita. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Brent Musburger has horse stories from then and now, and Bo Derek talks about being at once a racing proponent and an animal-rights advocate. They are guests on the holiday episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, which also includes a preview of the Malibu Stakes on opening day next Thursday at Santa Anita. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Los Alamitos, trainer Doug O'Neill and track owner Dr. Ed Allred are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. O'Neill talks about how he has helped to organize counter-protests to promote horse racing. Allred discusses the state of the sport in southern California. There is also a preview of Sunday's Kentucky Derby points prep – the Springboard Mile at Remington Park, Okla. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Cigar Mile plus Kentucky Derby preps at Aqueduct and Los Alamitos are previewed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Radio Network's Anthony Stabile focuses on Maximum Security and the big races in New York. Trainer Blaine Wright talks about Anneau d'Or's run in the Los Al Futurity. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. The RFRP is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Owner Jack Knowlton of Sackatoga Stable talks about Tiz The Law's rise to being the favorite in Kentucky Derby futures. The Blood-Horse's Byron King handicaps Friday's Clark Stakes and Tiz The Law's run Saturday in the Kentucky Jockey Club. There is also a preview of the national Kentucky Derby Future Wager. They are all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. The RFRP is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A case on behalf of horse racing and a preview of the Japan Cup are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Now with NBC, former jockey Donna Barton Brothers talks about her blog that takes on activists who want to ban the sport. Transplanted American Kate Hunter handicaps this weekend's big race at Tokyo. There is also Twitter feedback plus a commentary about the new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Kentucky Derby may be six months away, but it is already a primary topic for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Mike Trombetta talks about Independence Hall, the early favorite for 2020. Sports-talk host Tony Bruno talks about the Derby bet that got away. And there is a snapshot of the early futures markets for next May. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Santa Anita, ESPN's Kenny Mayne and trainer Todd Pletcher are guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Kenny tells some racing stories and discusses his work with a charity helping wounded military veterans. Todd looks back on Vino Rosso's victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. There is also Twitter feedback, a commentary and news about the RFRP being a finalist for a Fan Choice Award. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts, and it is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup insiders are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainers Dale Romans, John Sadler and Bill Mott talk about their contenders. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and XBTV's Millie Ball also offer their thoughts about the championships. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Santa Anita and Las Vegas, it is the annual Breeders' Cup handicappers round table on a special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Vinny Magliulo, Dave Tuley, Patrick McQuiggan, Johnny Avello and Chris Andrews analyze all 14 championships and offer their best plays. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Santa Anita, next week's Breeders' Cup is the focus of the first episode of the third season of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella talks about why he put Omaha Beach in the Dirt Mile and discusses United's bid to upset the field in the Turf. TV racing host Peter Lurie talks the championships and a career that has taken him from voicing cartoon characters to working trackside at Santa Anita. There is also a snapshot of the Breeders' Cup pre-entries – and a preview of big races this weekend in Australia and Japan. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Saturday's British Champions Day and a new book on sports gambling are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Racing Post's Lee Mottershead handicaps the five big races at Ascot that provide a climax to the European racing season. He also discusses Saturday's Australian features – the $9.5 million Everest and the Group 1 Caulfield Cup. Longtime sports writer Rob Miech talks about his new book Sports Betting for Winners. There is also Twitter feedback. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

With the Breeders' Cup headed back to Santa Anita, the track's star-crossed year is discussed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Mike Rogers, president of The Stronach Group racing division, talks about the ups and downs of this year. Also, comedian Steve Hytner discusses his career from "Seinfeld" to his move into hosting a podcast on sports gambling. There is also a preview of the features on the Canadian International card and a comment about the dilemma for horsemen taking part in this year's Hong Kong International Races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Paris to preview the richest race in Europe – Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Trainer John Gosden talks about Enable, his mare that is trying to become the first horse to win three Arcs in a row. Scott Burton of Racing Post handicaps the race and other Breeders' Cup qualifiers on the Longchamp card. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Super Saturday at Belmont Park and opening weekend at Santa Anita highlight a day full of Breeders' Cup qualifiers that are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Dallas Stewart talks about Seeking The Soul's bid to upset McKinzie in Saturday's Awesome Again Stakes. Horse Racing Nation's Matt Shifman previews the New York card that includes the Jockey Club Gold Cup. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This weekend's Pennsylvania Derby is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Bret Calhoun discusses his four-time graded-stakes winner Mr. Money, a contender to win Saturday's feature. Longtime Philadelphia sports writer Dick Jerardi handicaps the fields for both the Penn Derby and the Cotillion Stakes. Twitter feedback reacts to last week's big stories about Justify's positive drug test and the end of racing futures in Nevada. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Two horseplayers – a legendary comedian and a track analyst – are the guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Show-business icon Shecky Greene discusses a lifetime of betting on races – something he still does every day in Las Vegas. Toronto media personality Jason Portuondo handicaps Saturday's Woodbine Mile. There is also Twitter feedback, a discussion of the controversy over Justify's positive drug test before his Triple Crown last year and a comment on the likelihood that Nevada will not offer Breeders' Cup futures betting this fall. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

A boutique racing meet and some horse tales fill the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Longtime turf writer and publicist Jennie Rees talks about the boutique turf meet going on at Kentucky Downs, including Saturday's Kentucky Turf Cup day. HorseTourneys.com's Eric Wing discusses handicapping tournaments, futures betting and even racetrack foodies. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Nearing the end of summer, this weekend's meet-ending races at Saratoga and Del Mar are the subject of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. New York Racing Association television analyst Maggie Wolfendale-Morley handicaps Saturday's Grade 1 Woodward Stakes. Horse owner Kosta Hronis talks about Catalina Cruiser, Gift Box, Higher Power and the 2-year-olds he has racing at Del Mar. There is also Twitter feedback and a commentary about the decision not to bring sports gambling to Arlington Park. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

After dealing with racehorse deaths early this year, Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer needed a court order to be allowed back in at Del Mar. He is trying for the same thing at Golden Gate Fields. And he talks about that on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The New York Racing Association's Andy Serling previews Saturday's Travers Stakes card at Saratoga. And Ron has a comment about the late Jack Whitaker and his influence on racing. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

America's reigning trainer of the year and the $1 million Pacific Classic are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Three-time Eclipse Award winner Chad Brown talks about Bricks And Mortar, Sistercharlie, his sweep of the stakes on Arlington Million day and Dunbar Road, his filly that is favored to win Saturday's Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Brad Free of The Daily Racing Form handicaps the Pacific Classic and discusses the Del Mar summer. There is also Twitter feedback and a commentary about the World's Best Racehorse rankings. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Arlington Million in Chicagoland and the re-opening of Colonial Downs in Virginia are the subjects of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Arlington Park TV analyst Alyssa Ali handicaps Saturday's card that features the Million, the Beverly D. and the Secretariat – and, of course, dominant trainer Chad Brown. Colonial Downs vice president Jill Byrne talks about this week's first races at the Virginia track in five years. There is also a preview of Saturday's Fourstardave Handicap at Saratoga. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Saratoga takes center stage on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod with a preview of Saturday's Grade 1 races – the Whitney and the Test stakes. Hall of Fame jockey John Velázquez previews his ride on Vino Rosso in the Whitney. Horse Racing Radio Network's Mike "The Baron" Penna looks ahead to the Whitney and the Test and also looks back at the path that led him to create HRRN. Twitter feedback includes reaction to the flashy sprint victories last week of Shancelot and Imperial Hint. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Jim Dandy Stakes and Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap at Saratoga and the Bing Crosby Stakes at Del Mar are the subjects of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Reigning Del Mar training champion Peter Miller talks about the Crosby and his success with sprinters. Award-winning turf writer and publisher Tom Law of the Saratoga Special previews the Jim Dandy and Vanderbilt and discloses some of his handicapping angles this year at The Spa. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The $1 million Haskell Invitational at Monmouth Park and opening week at Del Mar share the spotlight on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Renowned handicapper Brad Thomas goes over each horse in the Haskell and has a few stories about his career as a horseplayer. Trainer Peter Eurton talks about Core Beliefs and Draft Pick and the tough competition they face Saturday in the San Diego Handicap. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Opening week at Saratoga is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Saturday's Grade 1 Diana Stakes features a showdown between defending winner Sistercharlie and her stable mate Rushing Fall, whose owner Bob Edwards discusses her nearly perfect career. Horseplayer and author Peter Thomas Fornatale talks about the year in racing and the evolution of some of his betting angles. The Diana gets a full preview, and there is Twitter feedback to be sampled. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Two Grade 1 races are on the Stars and Stripes Day card Saturday at Belmont Park, and they are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Coolmore assistant trainer T.J. Comerford discusses the string of horses that have been flown from Ireland to compete in New York. CBS Sports Radio's Jody McDonald reflects on the biggest stories in racing so far this year. A bettor's preview of the Belmont Derby and Belmont Oaks and a sampling of Twitter feedback are also included. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From Santa Anita, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod focuses on the end of a troubled meet and looks ahead to what is next for racing in southern California. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella offers his thoughts about the ups and downs of the past six months as well as a look at some of his horses, including Omaha Beach. Turf writer John Cherwa of The Los Angeles Times engages in a thorough discussion of how the sport handled the 30 racehorse deaths in the past six months. There is also a sampling of Twitter feedback. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Closing weekend at Santa Anita and some betting tales are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Doug O'Neill discusses being on the verge of the training title at Santa Anita as well as his view of what has been a troubled six months there. From Belmont Park legendary international sportscaster and longtime horseplayer Tommy Smyth with a "Y" tells stories about betting at the track and offers subtle wagering angles that he has used for decades. Twitter feedback is also sampled. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

From New York the Ron Flatter Racing Pod looks across the pond to next week's renewal of Royal Ascot. American trainer Wesley Ward discusses the top horses that he is taking on his 11th trip to England, where he has come away with 10 victories. Turf writer Lee Mottershead of Racing Post offers his thoughts about some of Royal Ascot's betting highlights as well as the differences between wagering in the U.K. and the U.S. A review of last week's Belmont Stakes card is also featured. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

XBTV's Zoe Cadman and trainers Mark Hennig and Greg Sacco provide insiders' insight from New York into Saturday's running of the Belmont Stakes as guests on this week's regular edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Cadman reveals which horses have looked the best in morning gallops. Hennig talks about the blinkers-on, blinkers-off decisions with Bourbon War. Sacco discusses whether long shot Joevia will try to take the early lead in the race. Ron has a comment about his return to Belmont Park under very different circumstances this week. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via iTunes, Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

It is a serious handicappers' edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod – a pop-up from Las Vegas with four hard-core handicappers previewing the Belmont Stakes. Vinny Magliulo, Patrick McQuiggan, Dave Tuley and Johnny Avello analyze each of the horses in the Belmont. They also offer their thoughts on a loaded field in the Met Mile. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at iTunes, Apple, Google, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com