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The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

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Featuring handicapping tips and insight from insiders, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is posted every Friday morning via HorseRacingNation.com. Check out the interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, racing journalists, handicappers and celebrities. The pod is hosted by HRN managing editor Ron Flatter, who has been covering horse racing around the world for more than 35 years.
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S3E32: Preview: Will Bob Baffert move?

Bob Baffert admitted that the suspension of racing at Santa Anita and the exodus of good horses from southern California has made him think about moving his Hall of Fame stable out of the state. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Apr 29, 20205 minSeason 3Ep. 32

S3E31: Javier recovers from the coronavirus

Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano discusses his recovery from the coronavirus, and racehorse analyst Bruno De Julio talks about the Derby trail and the sport’s federal drug scandal on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Apr 24, 20201 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 31

S3E30: Beemies, little tracks and a Blossom

Race caller and podcaster Jason Beem discusses betting strategies, Chris Kotulak of Fonner Park and John Lies of Will Rogers Downs talk about bettors discovering their tracks, plus previews of weekend races in Arkansas and Japan with Chris Andrews and Kate Hunter are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Apr 18, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 30

S3E29: Dink bets; Talamo rides

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

Apr 10, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 29

S3E28: The Long(er) Road to the Kentucky Derby

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.iheartpodcastnetw...

Apr 03, 20201 hr 5 minSeason 3Ep. 28

S3E27: Florida, Florida, Florida

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-ch...

Mar 27, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 27

S3E26: The long Derby trail goes through Louisiana

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.iheartpodc...

Mar 20, 20201 hr 22 minSeason 3Ep. 26

S3E25: Pop-up: Racing reacts to the coronavirus

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 an...

Mar 16, 202043 minSeason 3Ep. 25

S3E24: The show must go on ... we think

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 ...

Mar 13, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 24

S3E23: Pop-up: Examining racing's new drug scandal

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...

Mar 09, 202036 minSeason 3Ep. 23

S3E22: Three Derby preps, no waiting

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 http...

Mar 06, 20201 hr 10 minSeason 3Ep. 22

S3E21: Fountain of Youth with Pricci and Saffie

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. Le...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 21

S3E20: Hot topics from Pedulla and Romans

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 i...

Feb 21, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 20

S3E19: Two times a Risen Star

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 h...

Feb 14, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 19

S3E18: Eurton plus an NHC horseplayers roundtable

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/p...

Feb 07, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 18

S3E17: Derby preps and stories with Mason and Coles

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 spons...

Jan 31, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 17

S3E16: Gargan, Blewitt, Courtney and Pegasus World Cup

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. Le...

Jan 24, 20201 hr 4 minSeason 3Ep. 16

S3E15: Pop-up: Hardcore handicapping of the Pegasus

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...

Jan 23, 20201 hr 1 minSeason 3Ep. 15

S3E14: Son of a gun we'll have Lecomte fun

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 mor...

Jan 17, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 14

S3E13: Looking back and ahead with Castellano and Wilson

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....

Jan 10, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 13

S3E12: From Santa Anita: Baffert, Shirreffs and Butler

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 Xpr...

Jan 03, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 12

S3E11: Opening Santa Anita and closing the 2010s

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 v...

Dec 27, 20191 hr 6 minSeason 3Ep. 11

S3E10: Holiday time with Brent Musburger and Bo Derek

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...

Dec 20, 20191 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 10

S3E9: Doc and Doug and a visit to Los Al

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-...

Dec 13, 20191 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 9

S3E8: Big A Stabile on Cigar Mile; Blaine Wright on Los Al Futurity

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.iheartpodcastnetwo...

Dec 06, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 3Ep. 8

S3E7: Jack Knowlton on Tiz The Law; Byron King on The Clark

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 h...

Nov 28, 20191 hr 19 minSeason 3Ep. 7

S3E6: Brothers defends racing; Keiba Kate previews Japan Cup

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 s...

Nov 22, 20191 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 6

S3E5: Trombetta, Bruno and the Derby futures ... and past

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:...

Nov 15, 20191 hr 13 minSeason 3Ep. 5

S3E4: Kenny Mayne, Todd Pletcher and the Fan Choice Awards

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 ...

Nov 08, 201957 minSeason 3Ep. 4

S3E3: Be our Breeders' Cup guests: Romans, Sadler, Mott, Stevens, Ball

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...

Nov 01, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 3Ep. 3
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