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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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Episodes

S4E1: Happy 3rd anniversary

The Breeders’ Cup gets an early preview on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. 1/ST BET’s Jeremy Plonk offers his first impressions of the fields for the 14 races. Trainer Al Stall Jr. discusses his Classic contender Tom’s d’Etat. Plus highlights on the third anniversary of the podcast. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Oct 30, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 4Ep. 1

S3E61: The Swiss Miss and two Triple Crowns

Will Swiss Skydiver race in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff or the Classic? Her owner Peter Callahan answers that question on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Two Triple Crowns could be won on opposite sides of the world this weekend. Ashley Mailloux discusses Mighty Heart’s bid in Canada, and Kate Hunter talks about Contrail’s attempt in Japan. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https...

Oct 23, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 3Ep. 61

S3E60: Magical, ... mystery, ... two or more racing tips

On this episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, British Champions Day is previewed by Racing Post ’s Lee Mottershead, U.S. races are handicapped by DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello, and a photo mystery involving Man O’ War is unraveled by his biographer Dorothy Ours. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Oct 17, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 60

S3E59: Mott, Monzo and Vinny on Belmont

The final round of Breeders’ Cup qualifiers Saturday at Belmont Park will be discussed by Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, previewed by WFAN’s Brian Monzo and handicapped by VSiN’s Vinny Magliulo. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Oct 09, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 59

S3E58: Johnny V and Scheinman at the Preakness

The Preakness Stakes is the focus of the regular Friday episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame jockey John Velázquez discusses his ride on Kentucky Derby winner Authentic in this weekend’s race. Eclipse Award-winning turf writer John Scheinmann offers local knowledge from Baltimore. As a bonus, Racing Post ’s Scott Burton is in Paris to preview Europe’s richest race – the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/po...

Oct 02, 20201 hr 38 minSeason 3Ep. 58

S3E57: The Preakness pop-up

It is a handicappers’ preview of the Triple Crown finale. It features Las Vegas bookmakers who are seasoned horseplayers. Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello, Duane Colucci and Vinny Magliulo analyze every horse in this weekend’s Preakness Stakes. They are on a pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod – available from Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Sep 30, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 3Ep. 57

S3E56: Asmussen and Club 9000

In a rare interview on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen discusses his 9,000th win. Handicapper Bob Ike focuses on the Grade 1 races Saturday at Santa Anita. The Rampart Sportsbook’s Duane Colucci has his own forecast of weekend cards. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, iHeart, 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...

Sep 25, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 3Ep. 56

S3E55: Breeders' Cup qualifiers and a Derby-winning Breeder

Breeders’ Cup qualifiers and the Triple Crown are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jason Portuondo of Woodbine TV previews the three Grade 1 qualifiers Saturday and Sunday in Canada. Breeder Peter Blum discusses what led to the foaling of Kentucky Derby winner Authentic. Johnny Avello of DraftKings Sportsbook handicaps weekend races at Belmont Park and Woodbine. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Sep 18, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 55

S3E54: From the ring to The Hill to the track

How can horseplayers interpret thoroughbred sales? What does a new Congressional bill mean for racing? Who will win races this weekend at Kentucky Downs and Woodbine? Bloodstock agent Greg Harbut, National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association CEO Eric Hamelback and Circa Sports bookmaker Paul Zilm answer those questions on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 54

S3E53: Collmus and connections on a delayed Derby

The voice of the Triple Crown, Larry Collmus of NBC Sports, is featured on this Kentucky Derby preview episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Tiz The Law owner Jack Knowlton and trainers Bob Baffert and John Shirreffs are also guests. Handicappers Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello, Duane Colucci and Vinny Magliulo look at the Kentucky Oaks. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Sep 04, 20201 hr 20 minSeason 3Ep. 53

S3E52: Popping up for Derby handicapping

Las Vegas bookmakers and handicappers Chris Andrews,. Johnny Avello, Duane Colucci and Vinny Magliulo analyze every horse in the Kentucky Derby field and offer their advice on how to make money - either for or against Tiz The Law - on this special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sep 02, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 53

S3E51: Black and Latino history in the making at the Derby

The past and present of the Kentucky Derby come together on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Leon Nichols and Calvin Davis of the Project to Preserve African-American Turf History tell stories of the amazing 19th-century Black jockeys and trainers who built the Derby. Trainer Juan Carlos Ávila talks about the four-month layoff that King Guillermo is getting before his run for the roses. Rampart Race and Sportsbook’s Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, iHear...

Aug 28, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 51

S3E50: Pacific Classic now; Derby later

Next month’s Kentucky Derby and this weekend’s Pacific Classic are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. XBTV analyst Jeff Siegel offers his thoughts about both races. Jockey Flavien Prat talks about defending his 2019 Pacific Classic victory and why he will not be defending his Kentucky Derby win. DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races at Del Mar and Saratoga. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored b...

Aug 21, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 50

S3E49: Hangin' with Haskin podcast style

Legendary turf writer Steve Haskin discusses the difficulty in handicapping next month’s Kentucky Derby on the new episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, jockey Tyler Gaffalione talks about his role as a substitute rider on Swiss Skydiver in the Alabama Stakes at Saratoga, and VSiN’s Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Aug 14, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 49

S3E48: Barclay Tagg on Tiz The Law and Travers

Tiz The Law’s trainer Barclay Tagg, New York Racing Association TV analyst Andy Serling and South Point’s Chris Andrews preview this weekend’s Travers Stakes at Saratoga on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Aug 07, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 3Ep. 48

S3E47: About that Pick-6 at Del Mar

On the new episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Daily Racing Form ’s Jay Privman discusses last week’s controversial Del Mar Pick-6 and previews this weekend’s Shared Belief and Bing Crosby stakes. Trainer Al Stall Junior looks forward to Tom’s d’Etat’s run in Saturday’s Whitney in New York. Rampart Sportsbook’s Duane Colucci handicaps the weekend’s big races at Del Mar and Saratoga. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Jul 31, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 47

S3E46: From Maximum Security to The Spa

Summer at Saratoga and Del Mar is the subject of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Saratoga Special ’s Tom Law discusses the meet so far and Saturday’s running of the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap. Jockey Abel Cedillo talks about his role as the substitute rider on Maximum Security in the San Diego Handicap. DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello forecasts some of the weekend’s top races. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Jul 24, 20201 hr 17 minSeason 3Ep. 46

S3E45: Prepping with the Haskell

Dr Post’s trainer Todd Pletcher, Monmouth Park analyst Brad Thomas and VSiN handicapper Vinny Magliulo preview Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Stakes on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The coronavirus shutdown of Del Mar, jockey restrictions at Saratoga and suspension of trainer Bob Baffert are also discussed. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jul 17, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 45

S3E44: The Blue Grass welcomes a filly

Saturday’s Blue Grass Stakes is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Legendary sports gambler Hank Goldberg and Art Collector’s trainer Tommy Drury are the guests. South Point race and sportsbook director Chris Andrews handicaps this weekend’s big races. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jul 10, 20201 hr 24 minSeason 3Ep. 44

S3E43: A panel discussion on race and racing

The relationship between race and racing is the subject of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Equibase president Jason Wilson, Fox Sports’ Jonathon Kinchen, bloodstock executive Greg Harbut and publicist Alicia Hughes discuss the challenges faced by Black Americans in the sport. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jul 03, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 43

S3E42: Keeping up with the Eurtons

Hear Peter Eurton, trainer of Storm The Court, and his daughter Britney Eurton, reporter for NBC TV and TVG, talk about their lives in racing and Saturday’s Ohio Derby on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Former Horse Racing Nation editor Jonathan Lintner discusses challenges for the sport and the media that cover it. DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

Jun 26, 20201 hr 27 minSeason 3Ep. 42

S3E41: Time for the new look Belmont

The Belmont Stakes is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Manny Franco discusses his ride on the favorite Tiz The Law. Maggie Wolfendale Morley of Fox Sports and NYRA TV examines the Belmont field. Jeff Siegel of XBTV handicaps the race. And there is a lot of Twitter feedback. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jun 19, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 3Ep. 41

S3E40: Popping up to handicap the Belmont

The Triple Crown begins Saturday with the Belmont Stakes, and Tiz The Law will be a heavy favorite. On a special, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Las Vegas experts Vinny Magliulo, Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello and Duane Colucci handicap every horse in the race and offer their wagering tips. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jun 18, 20201 hr 21 minSeason 3Ep. 40

S3E39: Where have all the Belmont horses gone?

OptixEQ’s Emily Gullikson applies analytics to the Belmont Stakes, Racing Post ’s Lee Mottershead previews Royal Ascot, Gaughan Gaming’s Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races, and there is a commentary on the skimpy menu of racetracks available to Nevada horseplayers, all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jun 12, 20201 hr 28 minSeason 3Ep. 39

S3E38: The rematch of Authentic and Honor A. P.

XBTV’s Millie Ball Yakteen discusses the Triple Crown trail, trainer John Shirreffs talks about Honor A. P.’s rematch with Authentic in Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby, and Chris Andrews and Kate Hunter handicap weekend races in the U.S. and Japan on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Jun 05, 20201 hr 29 minSeason 3Ep. 38

S3E37: Nadal is retired

The sudden retirement of Kentucky Derby favorite Nadal, Derby futures, weekend racing and the new Belmont Park season are discussed by Nadal’s owner George Bolton, New York Racing Association analyst Anthony Stabile, Circa Sports’ Paul Zilm, VSiN’s Dave Tuley, Japan analyst Kate Hunter and Racing Post ’s Scott Burton on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...

May 29, 20201 hr 26 minSeason 3Ep. 37

S3E36: A new Triple Crown and the Matt Winn

On the current episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, racing journalist and publicist Jennie Rees discusses the new Triple Crown schedule, trainer Greg Foley talks about Major Fed’s bid to win Saturday’s Matt Winn Stakes, and Duane Colucci of the Rampart Race and Sportsbook and Kate Hunter in Japan handicap weekend races in Kentucky and Tokyo. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more abo...

May 22, 20201 hr 31 minSeason 3Ep. 36

S3E35: Churchill and Santa Anita are back

Trainer Brendan Walsh discusses the comeback of Kentucky Derby contender Maxfield, Jude Feld of Horse Racing Radio Network looks forward to the sport’s reboot this weekend, and Johnny Avello of DraftKings Sportsbook and Kate Hunter in Japan handicap weekend races in the U.S. and Tokyo on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

May 15, 20201 hr 34 minSeason 3Ep. 35

S3E34: Playing the horses during the pandemic

Anticipating the opening next week of Churchill Downs and a reopening in California, Las Vegas handicapper Richard Eng discusses betting during the pandemic on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Ken McPeek talks about Kentucky Oaks favorite Swiss Skydiver and her aim to race next month in England. From Paris, Racing Post ’s Scott Burton handicaps Monday’s resumption of racing in France. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST ...

May 08, 20201 hr 14 minSeason 3Ep. 34

S3E33: Baffert looks at Arkansas and maybe beyond

On the current episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert discusses his Arkansas Derby favorites Charltan and Nadal and admits that he has considered moving his stable from southern California. Quantitative analyst and horseplayer Tony Zhou talks about the realities and myths of computer handicapping. VSiN’s Vinny Magliulo and Japan racing expert Kate Hunter handicap this weekend’s Arkansas Derby and Tennō Shō. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitch...

May 01, 20201 hr 35 minSeason 3Ep. 33
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