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...
Oct 30, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 3Ep. 2
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 prev...
Oct 25, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 3Ep. 1
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 ...
Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 Ho...
Oct 11, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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.iheartpodc...
Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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-ch...
Sep 27, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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, ...
Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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...
Sep 13, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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.iheartpodcastnetw...
Sep 06, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 52
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 Flat...
Aug 30, 2019•55 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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, Sti...
Aug 23, 2019•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 ...
Aug 16, 2019•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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...
Aug 09, 2019•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 48
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 Raci...
Aug 02, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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, Stitche...
Jul 26, 2019•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 abou...
Jul 19, 2019•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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...
Jul 12, 2019•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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 ...
Jul 05, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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 o...
Jun 28, 2019•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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 Flatte...
Jun 21, 2019•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 41
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 Flatte...
Jun 14, 2019•1 hr 6 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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 u...
Jun 07, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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://...
Jun 05, 2019•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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 Flatt...
May 31, 2019•1 hr 14 min•Season 2Ep. 37
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 VSi...
May 24, 2019•1 hr 3 min•Season 2Ep. 36
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 ...
May 17, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 35
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
May 16, 2019•50 min•Season 2Ep. 34
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 ...
May 10, 2019•1 hr 17 min•Season 2Ep. 33
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...
May 05, 2019•38 min•Season 2Ep. 32
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 L...
May 03, 2019•1 hr 12 min•Season 2Ep. 31
