The Ron Flatter Racing Pod
491 episodes — Page 9 of 10
S2 Ep 37S2E37: Gargan and Downey look ahead to the Belmont
Next week's Belmont Stakes continues to be the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Danny Gargan discusses his new shooter Tax, coming back from a runner-up finish in the Wood Memorial and a 15th-place disappointment in the Kentucky Derby. Handicapper Dick Downey examines the field of likely Belmont starters and discusses the state of racing in 2019. Twitter Feedback and this week's commentary include reaction to the controversial racing exposé shown on HBO's "Real Sports." 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
S2 Ep 36S2E36: Gaffalione and Siegel between the Preakness and Belmont
A review of the Preakness and an early preview of the Belmont Stakes are the core of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Tyler Gaffalione talks about his Preakness win, the work of trainer Mark Casse and the athleticism of War Of Will. Xpressbet and XBTV's Jeff Siegel recaps the race and offers his handicapper's eye view of the horses expected to run in the Belmont. There is also a sampling of Twitter feedback. 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
S2 Ep 35S2E35: Preakness talk from Casse, Cox and Plonk
Two trainers and a racing handicapper talk about the Preakness on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Mark Casse discusses War Of Will, and Brad Cox talks about the differing styles of Owendale and Warrior's Charge. Xpressbet editor-in-chief Jeremy Plonk discusses Baltimore's place in the Triple Crown season and offers betting strategy for the Preakness. Ron has some thoughts about the passing of Tim Conway. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 34S2E34: Popping up with a handicappers' look at the Preakness
For serious handicappers, Vinny Magliulo, Patrick McQuiggan, Dave Tuley and Johnny Avello preview and analyze each of the 13 horses in the Preakness Stakes field. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 33S2E33: When the Derby controversy meets the Preakness
More talk about the Kentucky Derby controversy, an early preview of the Preakness Stakes and a jockey's comeback story share the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Two-time Eclipse Award-winning writer and handicapper John Scheinman takes an early look at the horses likely to race next weekend at Pimlico. Hall of Fame jockey Víctor Espinoza talks about his comeback from a life-threatening injury last summer and how it feels strange to be on the sidelines of the Triple Crown. Listener feedback stokes the ongoing discussion of the Derby decision, and there is a final recap of Racehorses by the Letters. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 32S2E32: Pop-up: Examining the Kentucky Derby controversy
The morning after the controversial decision to disqualify Maximum Security from the Kentucky Derby victory, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod presents a pop-up edition devoted to reaction. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about his 65-1 long shot Country House being promoted to his first Derby victory. Trainers Shug McGaughey, Todd Pletcher and Mark Casse also comment. Longtime racing journalist and publicist Jennie Rees offers full perspective on the stewards' decision. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available through Apple, Google, Stitcher and via VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 31S2E31: Calhoun trains while Cadman handicaps the Derby
From Louisville, Bret Calhoun and Zoe Cadman are featured on the second annual Kentucky Derby preview episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Calhoun discusses this year's "wise-guy horse" By My Standards and how his career has built to his first time training in the Derby. Cadman from XBTV takes a long view of the race and discusses whether she is still on the Roadster bandwagon as well as how she feels the race was impacted by the scratch of futures favorite Omaha Beach. The Racehorses by the Letters feature wraps up with a look at the best ever starting with "Z." Ron samples listener feedback as recent as reaction to Wednesday's still-available pop-up podcast featuring hard-core handicapping of the Derby. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 30S2E30: Pop-up: Serious handicappers handicap the Derby
Our familiar panel of Vinny Magliulo, Dave Tuley and Patrick McQuiggan are back to handicap Saturday's Kentucky Derby. And so is DraftKings' Johnny Avello. They look at details on each of the 20 horses in a serious horseplayers pop-up edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 29S2E29: Mike Smith's decision; Jonathon Kinchen's lesson
He will ride the favorite Omaha Beach in next week's Kentucky Derby, and Hall of Famer Mike Smith is the featured guest from Santa Anita on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. From Las Vegas, former National Horseplayers Championship Tour winner Jonathon Kinchen of Fox Sports Net offers his opinions about modern betting angles that are popular in racing. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "Y," and Ron has a comment about the push to ban race-day Lasix across the nation. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 28S2E28: Game Winner, Maximum Security and the Derby
Now that the preps are done, Kentucky Derby work is just getting started on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Ben Glass, the racing manager for owners Gary and Mary West, discusses the progress and strategy for Derby contenders Game Winner and Maximum Security. A look at the Las Vegas odds for the Derby includes some ideas about late bets in the futures markets. True-crime author Andy Hoffman talks about his love of horse racing and the evolution of his betting. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "X." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 27S2E27: Baffert has one more prep before Kentucky
The final weekend of Kentucky Derby preps and some 21st century racing issues are discussed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert talks about Improbable's run Saturday in the Arkansas Derby and about Roadster and Game Winner already making it to May 4 at Churchill Downs. National Thoroughbred Racing Association president/CEO Alex Waldrop fields questions about rules for equine medication and how racing has been affected by the nationwide legalization of sports gambling. The Arkansas Derby and the Lexington Stakes are previewed as is Winx's final race, which fits right into the Racehorses by the Letters feature looking at the best ever starting with "W." Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 26S2E26: Todd and Zoe look at three big Derby preps
Three Kentucky Derby qualifiers are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. XBTV's Zoe Cadman handicaps the Santa Anita Derby, the Wood Memorial and the Blue Grass Stakes, and she also helps preview the Santa Anita Handicap. Trainer Todd Pletcher discusses his Derby prospects, including the three that are racing this weekend at Aqueduct and Keeneland. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "V." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 25S2E25: Shug and Pricci and previews of Florida and Dubai
This weekend's Florida Derby and Dubai World Cup card dominate the conversations on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey discusses Code Of Honor, his colt that is trying to sweep the Fountain of Youth and Florida Derby on the way to the Kentucky Derby. From south Florida, racing journalist and handicapper John Pricci of Horse Racing Insider previews Saturday's races. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "U," and there is the story of how 90-1 odds for Hidden Scroll could be found in a Kentucky Derby future bet just last week. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts and sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 24S2E24: Casse and Dooley on War Of Will in Louisiana Derby
This weekend's Louisiana Derby is the first of the big, final preps before the Kentucky Derby, and it is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Fair Grounds track announcer John G. Dooley co-hosts and helps to handicap the race. Trainer Mark Casse discusses his colt War Of Will, the favorite to win Saturday. There will also be a preview of Sunday's Sunland Derby, another prep for Kentucky. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "T," and there is a sampling of listener feedback. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 23S2E23: Previewing the Rebel; reacting to Santa Anita
With not one but two runnings of the Rebel Stakes on Saturday, Oaklawn Park in Arkansas is the focal point of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Oaklawn paddock analyst Nancy Ury-Holthus helps to handicap these latest Kentucky Derby points preps. Terry Finley of West Point Thoroughbreds talks about his Rebel contenders Galilean and Gunmetal Gray and their chances of upsetting Improbable and Game Winner. Trainer John Shirreffs reacts to the decision to expand drug restrictions at Santa Anita after the 22nd death of a horse there this winter. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best ever starting with "S." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 22S2E22: McGee and Sacco and a weekend of Derby preps
Three Kentucky Derby points preps are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The Daily Racing Form's Marty McGee helps preview the Tampa Bay Derby, the Gotham and the Jeff Ruby and discusses the suspension of racing at Santa Anita. Trainer Greg Sacco discusses his colt Mind Control, one of the contenders in the Gotham. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best starting with "R," and the third pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager from Churchill Downs is previewed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 21S2E21: Pop-up: What has gone wrong at Santa Anita?
The 21st racehorse death this racing season at Santa Anita Park and the indefinite suspension of racing there led to this pop-up edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod to examine what has gone wrong there. Thoroughbred owner and public handicapper Jon Lindo, who writes for Gaming Today, is tonight's guest from southern California. The discussion ranges from reaction to the spike in racehorse deaths to what may be wrong with the track and whether the weather has been the big cause of the trouble. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 20S2E20: Doc Severinsen, Bill Mott and the Fountain of Youth
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S2 Ep 19S2E19: The outspoken opinions of The Maven and Coburn
In a week without a Kentucky Derby points prep, two outspoken men fill the void on The Ron Flatter Racing Pod. "The Maven" – 2018 NHC Tour champion David Gutfreund – talks about his life as a professional gambler, his criticism of the price structure for entering handicapping contests and the legal challenges he has had as a creating investor in DerbyWars. Steve Coburn, who was not afraid to sound off when California Chrome came up short of the 2014 Triple Crown, looks back on his ownership of the horse of a lifetime. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse starting with the letter "P," and there is plenty of listener feedback. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 18S2E18: Ritvo on the future of the Preakness and post-time drag
Two high-profile racing executives – Tim Ritvo and Keith Chamblin – are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In his role running the races for The Stronach Group, Ritvo discusses changes at Santa Anita, the future of the Preakness and Pimlico and even takes listener questions. And yes, he talks about post-time drag. As the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's man in charge of the world's biggest horseplayers tournament, Chamblin touches on the growth of contests like that, and he looks at the relationship between racing and the expansion of sports betting across the country. Saturday's Kentucky Derby preps – the Risen Star and the El Camino Real – are previewed, and the Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse starting with the letter "O." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 17S2E17: NHC time with Fornatale and Roxy
The National Horseplayers Championship has returned for a 20th year to Las Vegas – and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is covering it. Horseplaying author Peter Thomas Fornatale discusses this year's contest and weighs betting trends that could be used by this year's champion. Bookmaking legend Roxy Roxborough discusses trends in betting and where players looking for better prices on Kentucky Derby futures may turn. The next Derby prep – Saturday's Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs – gets a preview as does the second pool in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, and the Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse ever starting with the letter "N." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 16S2E16: Max talk from Butch Reid and story time with Chris Andrews
Saturday's three Kentucky Derby points preps – the Holy Bull, Withers and Robert B. Lewis – are previewed and handicapped on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Butch Reid discusses his Derby hopeful Maximus Mischief, the favorite in the Holy Bull. South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews talks about a lifetime of betting on everything from claimers to classics. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse starting with the letter "M." There is also a warning about making a future bet on a flashy, one-time starter like Hidden Scroll. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 15S2E15: Coach Lukas and Jason Blewitt talk Pegasus
The $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational is America's richest race, and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is on the road at Gulfstream Park, Florida, to cover it. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about his colt Bravazo and his chances to win the race. Jason Blewitt of Gulfstream Park TV and XBTV has a preview of the big race and the $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse ever starting with the letter "L." There is also a wrap-up of Thursday's Eclipse Awards at Gulfstream Park. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. The RFRP is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 14S2E14: Joey Da K on the Lecomte; Rosario on Accelerate
The road to the Kentucky Derby goes through the Fair Grounds in New Orleans for Saturday's Lecomte Stakes. Track TV host and handicapper Joe Kristufek provides a preview of the race on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Joel Rosario talks about riding the favorite Accelerate next week in the $9 million Pegasus World Cup and taking winter-book favorite Game Winner on the Derby trail. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse ever starting with the letter "K." There is also a commentary on Churchill Downs Inc.'s objection that forced DraftKings to take down its Derby futures in Mississippi. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 13S2E13: Avello reveals Derby futures; Ruis reflects on Bolt
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S2 Ep 12S2E12: John Velázquez jock talk; Jeremy Balan on Santa Anita
Hall of Famer John Velázquez is the longtime chairman of the Jockeys' Guild, and he discusses the arc of his progress in that role and issues that the guild continues to tackle. J.V. also mentions a horse or two that he will be riding in 2019. Jeremy Balan of the Blood-Horse discusses recent changes at Santa Anita and contributes to a preview of Saturday's Sham Stakes, a points prep for the Kentucky Derby. The Racehorses by the Letters feature looks at the best horse ever starting with the letter "I." We go through the backlog of feedback from December. And finally, Ron tells us how he voted for Horse of the Year. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 11S2E11: Accelerate vs. Justify: The Debate for Horse of the Year
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S2 Ep 10S2E10: Merry Christmas from Art Sherman and the Moose
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S2 Ep 9S2E9: Baffert and Fornatale look back and ahead
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S2 Ep 8S2E8: Crossing the Pacific Rim from Los Al to Hong Kong
A Kentucky Derby prep in California and a major race card across the Pacific are the focus of this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella discusses his colt Extra Hope, one of the 2-year-olds racing Saturday in the Los Alamitos Futurity, a points prep for the Derby. TVG international racing specialist Candice Hare checks in from Asia to preview this weekend's Hong Kong International Races. The Racehorses by the Letters series continues with the best horse ever to start with the letter "E." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 7S2E7: Lighting up the Cigar Mile and Derby futures
On a weekend that includes Gulfstream Park's opening, the Hollywood Derby and Pavel racing in Japan, it is the Cigar Mile card and Kentucky Derby futures that have the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. David Grening of The Daily Racing Form provides a preview from Aqueduct not only of the Cigar Mile but also of the Remsen, the Go For Wand and the Demoiselle stakes. Duane Colucci, assistant manager of the race and sports books at the Rampart Casino, Las Vegas, provides his thoughts about the right and wrong ways to bet Derby futures coming out of the first weekend of nationwide pari-mutuel wagering. Racehorses by the Letters singles out the best horse beginning with "D." Ron has a comment for those who are too cynical about Bob Baffert's success with first-time starters. And no adjustment of your earbuds is necessary; the podcast has new music this week. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 6S2E6: A look ahead to the Clark Handicap and the Japan Cup
The Thanksgiving week edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod previews a pair of traditional, late-November races on opposite sides of the world. Trainer Dallas Stewart talks about Seeking The Soul's bid to win a second straight Clark Handicap on Friday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes – a prep for the Kentucky Derby – also gets a preview. Japan racing ambassador Kate Hunter, who grew up in Nashville, discusses this weekend's Japan Cup. The "Racehorses by the Letters" feature continues with the best horse starting with the letter "C" – and feedback on our selection of Bold Ruler as the best of the letter "B." Ron also offers a comment on the retirement of Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple, Google Play, Stitcher and VSiN.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 5S2E5: Derby futures and how to win the BCBC
Hundreds of 2-year-old horses are in the picture for next year's Kentucky Derby. Horse Racing Nation's Matt Shifman helps us sort them out on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, professional horseplayer Chuck Grubbs of Kentucky talks about the strategy he used to win this year's Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. The "Racehorses by the Letters" feature continues with the best horse starting with the letter "B." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 4S2E4: Breeders' Cup recap with Sadler and Cherwa
Will Accelerate or Justify be the 2018 Horse of the Year? It is a prime topic of discussion from last week's Breeders' Cup in Louisville on The Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Turf writer John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times co-hosts, offers his thoughts about the just-completed Breeders' Cup and tells how digital media have changed the way he covers the sport. Trainer John Sadler offers his point of view on Accelerate's season that culminated in a Breeders' Cup Classic victory that was his first in 45 tries. The new feature "Racehorses by the Letters" names the best horse that had a name beginning with the letter "A." The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 3S2E3: Breeders' Cup with Eddie Olczyk and Brad Cox
The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is on the road at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Stanley Cup winner, horseplayer, broadcaster, cancer survivor – Eddie Olczyk brings a lot to the table as he helps us preview this weekend's Breeders' Cup, especially how the wet weather may impact the races and how to gauge the specifics of European invaders. Brad Cox trains the Distaff favorite Monomoy Girl and offers insight on her and his other three Breeders' Cup horses. The Racing Flashback remembers the match race 80 years ago between Seabiscuit and War Admiral. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 2S2E2: Pop-up: For serious Breeders' Cup handicappers
If it's a big race day (or two), it must be time for a pop-up edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. No features. No commentary. Just nuts 'n' bolts handicapping of the 14 Breeders' Cup races with VSiN betting expert Dave Tuley, Gaughan Gaming bookmaker Vinny Magliulo and South Point racing handicapper Patrick McQuiggan. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. The RFRP and VSiN's coverage of the Breeders' Cup are sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S2 Ep 1S2E1: Pre-handicapping Breeders' Cup pre-entries
On the first show of the second year of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, the Breeders' Cup comes into sharper focus with Lord Teddy Grimthorpe of Juddmonte Farms and Zoe Cadman of XBTV. Grimthorpe discusses the unique path that two-time Arc winner Enable has taken to be the odds-on favorite in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Cadman looks at the pre-entries and offers some early handicapping for the 14 championships that will be run next week at Churchill Downs. The racing flashback recalls Tiznow's thrilling repeat victory in the 2001 Breeders' Cup Classic. There is also a preview of Winx's bid early Saturday in Australia to become the first horse ever to win four consecutive runnings of the Cox Plate. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 55S1E55: Objections and Inquiries: A stewards roundtable
Stewards' decisions coming out of objections and inquiries have been under the microscope recently. Controversial decisions in the Cotillion Stakes, the Wood Memorial, the San Felipe Stakes, the Los Alamitos Futurity and, of course, the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic have lit up social media. So what's going on? It's the subject for a special round table on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Stewards Bernie Hettel from Kentucky and Jon White from California join Eclipse Award-winning horseplayer Paul Matties in a wide-ranging discussion that identifies problems and offers solutions. Also, the Caulfield Cup in Australia and Champions Stakes in England are previewed, and the racing flashback remembers a pioneering race that was started 66 years ago. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 53S1E53: We are in Paris for The Arc - and not forgetting the U.S.
The Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Paris – where the road to the Breeders' Cup includes the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and three challenge races. It also includes a stop at the Santa Anita Sprint Championship – another Breeders' Cup "win and you're in" race. European racing journalist and advisor Liz Price co-hosts and helps us preview Sunday's Arc card. Trainer Peter Miller talks about Roy H, the favorite for the Santa Anita Sprint Championship. A historic Arc victory is recalled in the racing flashback, Ron has a few words about the Shadwell Turf Mile and the Champagne Stakes, and we talk about the career move of Las Vegas's best horse-racing oddsmaker Johnny Avello. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. The RFRP and VSiN's coverage of the road to the Breeders' Cup are sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 52S1E52: A big weekend at Santa Anita and Belmont Park
The road to the Breeders' Cup continues with this weekend's Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita and the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. Veteran handicapper Jeff Siegel of XBTV helps us preview them, and we break down all of Saturday's Grade 1 races. Tom Ludt of the Phoenix Thoroughbreds ownership group discusses his top horses, including Gronkowski and his bid to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup. The racing flashback recalls Curlin's final victory 10 years ago. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. The RFRP and VSiN's coverage of the road to the Breeders' Cup are sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 51S1E51: McCarthy, The Mig and the Pennsylvania Derby
The road to the Breeders' Cup continues with Saturday's Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes at Parx. Trainer Mike McCarthy discusses Axelrod's climb to be a contender in the Penn Derby. Former jockey turned XpressBet expert Richard Migliore breaks down both races and also discusses his methods for grading his former peers as he handicaps the horses. The startling exit of Good Magic, Instagrand, Roadster and Poet's Word this week from Breeders' Cup consideration is also discussed as is the split of the Pegasus World Cup purse into two big-money races next winter at Gulfstream Park. The racing flashback remembers the last time we saw Spectacular Bid race – sort of. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. The RFRP and coverage of the road to the Breeders' Cup are sponsored by XpressBet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 50S1E50: HOF Hollendorfer and how to make money from morning works
A Hall of Famer and a round-table discussion are featured on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer discusses his career and the immediate future for some of his horses like Instagrand, the favorite to win the Breeders' Cup Juvenile. How to turn clockers' information from the mornings into winning bets in the afternoon is the subject for an expert panel that includes workout analyst Bruno De Julio, former National Horseplayers Championship winner Michael Beychok and southern California handicapper Bob Ike. The Woodbine Mile, Iroquois Stakes and Winx's next race get the preview treatment. We also remember the controversial opening of the new grandstand at Aqueduct in 1959. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 49S1E49: Thomas talks Catholic Boy; Scheinman shares stories
Handicapping stories and plans for the Travers winner Catholic Boy are the subjects of this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Catholic Boy's trainer Jonathan Thomas talks about the path he will take to the Breeders' Cup. Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman shares stories of handicapping successes and failures and offers lessons for horseplayers both new and seasoned. The racing flashback focuses on the day Bill Shoemaker passed Johnny Longden, and we offer some food and drink tips from the summer at Del Mar. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcasts and Stitcher. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 48S1E48: The end of summer with Jennie Rees & Peter Rotondo Jr.
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S1 Ep 47S1E47: Byk on the Travers; Sadler on Accelerate
The $1.25 million Travers Stakes gets the spotlight on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Steve Byk, host of At The Races on SiriusXM, checks in from Saratoga to break down Saturday's race. From Del Mar trainer John Sadler talks about what is next for Pacific Classic winner Accelerate and his other standout Catalina Cruiser. The racing flashback remembers the world-record mile run by Dr. Fager exactly 50 years ago, and Ron has a comment about the new Breeders' Cup Future Wager. The RFRP is part of VSiN's coverage of the Road to the Breeders' Cup, sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 46S1E46: Mike Smith and Winx and the Pacific Classic
The Pacific Classic, a trip to Saratoga and the return of the world's number-one racehorse are the focus of The Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith talks about his ride on Midnight Bisou on Saturday in the Alabama Stakes, Saratoga's summertime feature for 3-year-old fillies, and he discusses the past with Justify, the future with Roadster and the present with the Pacific Classic on Saturday at Del Mar. Editor-in-chief Shane Anderson of the Australian multimedia platform Racing.com talks about the return of top-ranked Winx to the racetrack Friday night, whether she is truly the best horse in the world and a range of comparisons between U.S. and Australia racing cultures. The weekly flashback remembers the closing of Bay Meadows, and Ron breaks down the eight-horse field for the Pacific Classic in addition to some personal thoughts about living in Australia and experiencing racing there. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 45S1E45: Lynch & Duck & the Arlington Million
The best turf meeting this side of the Breeders' Cup happens Saturday at Arlington Park near Chicago, and this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from the site of the Arlington Million. Brian Lynch, trainer of Million favorite Oscar Performance, discusses the race and also his horse Heart To Heart, one of the top contenders in the Fourstardave Handicap on Saturday at Saratoga. Alastair "Duck" Donald, managing director of the U.K.-based International Racing Bureau, handicaps the Million, the Beverly D. and the Secretariat stakes. The Racing Flashback recalls John Henry's photo-finish victory in the very first Arlington Million. And believe it or not, Ron has a commentary on a great debate in yacht rock. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 44S1E44: O'Neill at Del Mar and BFFs preview the Whitney
The Whitney Stakes at Saratoga and the summer meet at Del Mar are the focus of this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Doug O'Neill discusses his success in southern California and his string of horses that include Pavel, Blended Citizen, Mopotism and some promising 2-year-olds. Childhood friends Tom Pedulla and Bob Ehalt continue to work together as New York turf writers, and they offer their preview of Saturday's running of the Whitney, how they bet Saratoga, stories of horses they have owned and the downturn in the newspaper business that provided their livelihood for decades. The racing flashback remembers the first edition of what is now known as The Blood-Horse. There is also a preview of Saturday's West Virginia Derby and a commentary on out-of-competition drug testing by the Breeders' Cup. The RFRP is sponsored by X Chair. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 43S1E43: Handicapping the Haskell and Jim Dandy and Del Mar
The Haskell Invitational and Jim Dandy Stakes headline this weekend's big races, and we preview them on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Millie Ball of XBTV breaks down both races as well as graded stakes at Del Mar. She also has her eyes on some 2-year-olds that may be worth watching over the next year, and she offers her thoughts about the retirement of Triple Crown winner Justify. Phil D'Amato, the reigning two-time training champion at Del Mar, discusses his top horses and how he has taken the reins of the stable previously run by the late Mike Mitchell. The racing flashback remembers a moment in the career of Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com
S1 Ep 42S1E42: How to win bets at Saratoga
The 154th renewal of racing at Saratoga gets the full preview treatment on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. New York handicapper Anthony "Big A" Stabile, seen on New York Racing Association TV and heard on Horse Racing Radio Network, breaks down the five graded stakes that will be run Friday-Sunday. Reigning champion owner Michael Dubb talks about Kentucky Oaks winner Monomoy Girl and her rematch with Midnight Bisou in Sunday's Coaching Club American Oaks. The racing flashback pays tribute to Hall of Fame jockey Julie Krone. And not to leave out Del Mar, Saturday's San Diego Handicap gets a preview as well. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com