From Pimlico in Baltimore, trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about his filly Secret Oath facing the boys in Saturday’s Preakness Stakes. 1/ST Racing’s Naomi Tukker and Eclipse Award-winning author John Scheinman preview the race, and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps it. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
May 20, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 34
Just in time for the Preakness Stakes, it is the hard-core handicappers, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Ed DeRosa, Sara Elbadwi and Mark Midland of Horse Racing Nation do a deep analytical dive on each of the nine horses in Saturday’s race. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
May 17, 2022•1 hr 16 min•Season 5Ep. 33
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Eric Reed talks about his experience winning America’s biggest race with 80-1 long shot Rich Strike. From Pimlico, WBAL Radio’s Scott Wykoff previews next weekend’s Preakness. Handicapper Sara Elbadwi offers betting advice on Saturday races at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNat...
May 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 32
From Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby brings out the all-star guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Friday’s episode features trainers Steve Asmussen, Todd Pletcher and Bhupat Seemar, jockeys Joel Rosario and Flavien Prat, Sports Illustrated columnist Pat Forde and Super Screener handicapper Mike Shutty. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
May 06, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 31
Just in time for Kentucky Derby 148, from Churchill Downs, it is the fifth annual, hardcore handicappers, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Ed DeRosa, Sara Elbadwi and Mark Midland of Horse Racing Nation do a deep analytical dive on each of the 20 horses in Saturday’s race. They also provide a snapshot of Friday’s Kentucky Oaks. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.c...
May 03, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 30
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Churchill Downs, trainer Tim Yakteen discusses ex-Bob Baffert horses Messier and Taiba and their chances to win next week’s Kentucky Derby. Track announcer and horseplayer Travis Stone offers a betting preview of the Derby. Horse Racing Nation ’s Ed DeRosa handicaps weekend races at Churchill Downs and Golden Gate Fields. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as wel...
Apr 29, 2022•1 hr 21 min•Season 5Ep. 29
On this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Chad Brown discusses his Kentucky Derby horses and plans for other standouts in his barn. Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale describes how he will bet $3 million on Derby day. NBC Sports and MSNBC analyst Steve Kornacki talks about the angles he is looking at in the Run for the Roses. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps Saturday’s Apple Blossom card at Oaklawn. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via fr...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 5Ep. 28
On this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about Ethereal Road coming back on short rest in Saturday’s Lexington Stakes, and he looks ahead to Secret Oath’s run in the Kentucky Oaks. Workout and pedigree analyst Laurie Ross looks beyond past performances to the Kentucky Derby. Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as w...
Apr 15, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 27
This weekend’s last three big preps for the Kentucky Derby are part of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Sports-talk icon and podcast host Mike Francesa discusses his love of horse racing – and horse ownership. 1/ST Racing chief operating officer Aidan Butler talks about changes this summer at Gulfstream Park. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes and Santa Anita Derby. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription fro...
Apr 08, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 26
This week’s episode originates from South Florida, one of the next stops on the Kentucky Derby trail. Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses White Abarrio’s run in the Florida Derby. From Oaklawn, TVG’s Gabby Gaudet previews the filly Secret Oath’s run against the boys in the Arkansas Derby. Ed DeRosa handicaps those races plus the Jeff Ruby Steaks. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNa...
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 25
Previewing this weekend’s Louisiana Derby and Fair Grounds Oaks, owner Ron Winchell talks about Epicenter and Echo Zulu on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, Fair Grounds TV analyst Joe Kristufek looks at the Saturday card, and Mark Midland handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
Mar 25, 2022•1 hr 25 min•Season 5Ep. 24
Celebrating Women’s History Month, Colonial Downs vice president Jill Byrne discusses the sale of the Virginia track, horse-racing issues and the Kentucky Derby trail. Owner Tami Bobo talks about Fountain of Youth winner Simplification and his bid to run for the roses. Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend stakes at Oaklawn and Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com....
Mar 18, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 23
Weekend races and an example of growing diversity in the sport are the topics for this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame jockey Víctor Espinoza talks about his ride on Ce Ce in this weekend’s Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn. Former University of Kentucky athletes Allen and Leslie Carter tell stories about the decade they have spent as horse breeders on a farm that doubles as their home for making fine wine and bourbon. Ed DeRosa handicaps the Azeri and takes the Kentucky Derby angle with the T...
Mar 11, 2022•1 hr 39 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Seventeen graded stakes with four Kentucky Derby points preps are on the weekend calendar and in focus on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher discusses Emmanuel in the Fountain of Youth Stakes at Gulfstream Park. That is where TV analyst Naomi Tukker of 1/ST Racing checks in to handicap the Gulfstream Park card. XBTV’s Millie Ball Yakteen, Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel analyze the races at Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via fr...
Mar 04, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 21
Best known as a political consultant, James Carville also bets on sports and the horses. He is the special guest on this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, West Point Thoroughbreds CEO Terry Finley discusses racing issues that include the end of the Jockey Club’s mare cap and the implementation of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. Mike Shutty, the creator of Horse Racing Nation’s Super Screener, handicaps Saturday’s Rebel Stakes and the Saudi Cup. The Ron Flatter Racing ...
Feb 25, 2022•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 20
The formal disqualification of the late Medina Spirit from victory in last year’s Kentucky Derby is the subject of a special, a pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Bob Baffert’s attorney Craig Robertson reacts to the news and discusses an appeal. Trainer Brad Cox talks about the promotion of Mandaloun to be the new Derby winner. Horse Racing Nation ’s Matt Stahl discusses what happens next. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple...
Feb 21, 2022•37 min•Season 5Ep. 19
From New Orleans, Fair Grounds TV analyst Kevin Kilroy and Epicenter’s assistant trainer Scott Blasi preview the Risen Star Stakes, and Mark Midland handicaps a weekend Pick 4. They are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation , available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
Feb 18, 2022•1 hr 17 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Is horse racing beyond repair? Two prominent bettors offer their answers on this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Newly inducted into the National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Fame, Michael Beychok and David Gutfreund raise issues and offer some solutions. On the road to the Kentucky Derby, top Golden Gate Fields trainer Jonathan Wong previews this weekend’s El Camino Real Derby. Horse Racing Nation ’s Sara Elbadwi handicaps that race and the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Do...
Feb 11, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 17
The road to the Kentucky Derby continues with the Holy Bull, Withers and Robert B. Lewis stakes, and they are the focus of this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Longtime turf writer John Pricci offers a preview from South Florida. Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. discusses his ride this weekend on Tiz the Bomb. Horse Racing Nation ’s Ed DeRosa handicaps weekend races. There is also Twitter feedback in reaction to last weekend’s National Horseplayers Championship. The Ron Flatter Racing Po...
Feb 04, 2022•1 hr 18 min•Season 5Ep. 16
From the National Horseplayers Championship in Las Vegas, competitors convene for a roundtable on this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. They include Justin Mustari, Frank Mustari, Steve Wolfson Jr., Jim Stirr and Jonathon Kinchen. Also, a preview of the Pegasus World Cup includes trainer Brad Cox talking about the last run for Knicks Go. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty of Horse Racing Nation handicaps the $3 million race and some of the undercard. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via fre...
Jan 28, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Kentucky Derby and Oaks points preps resume this weekend with the Lecomte and Silverbulletday stakes at Fair Grounds in New Orleans. On this week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses Lecomte Stakes favorite Pappacap, track announcer John G. Dooley and Horse Racing Nation ’s Mark Midland provide advance insight and analysis. Ron also delves into his Eclipse Awards votes. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from Apple, Google,...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 19 min
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod checks in on Tampa Bay Downs, where the Pasco and Gasparilla stakes are preps for upcoming Derby and Oaks preps. Longtime turf writer and publicist Mike Henry offers a preview. Also, trainer Dallas Stewart discusses Long Range Toddy’s run in the Fifth Season Stakes at Oaklawn. Horse Racing Nation ’s Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher ...
Jan 14, 2022•1 hr 10 min•Season 5Ep. 13
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod focuses on opening weekend at Sam Houston Race Park. Track announcer Nick Tammaro and jockey Ry Eikleberry offer their thoughts and angles for the 2022 Thoroughbred meet. Ed DeRosa has weekend handicapping. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
Jan 07, 2022•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 12
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features owner Kosta Hronis and trainer John Sadler talking about rising sprint star Flightline. Ron Mack discussing Legacy Equine Academy’s mission to make racing more inclusive. VSiN’s Vinny Magliulo handicaps weekend races, including Kentucky Derby points preps at Aqueduct, Oaklawn and Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. I...
Dec 31, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Season 5Ep. 11
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a Christmas conversation among friends. Japan Thoroughbred liaison Kate Hunter, Racing Post correspondent Scott Burton from Paris and turf writer John Cherwa from The Los Angeles Times discuss the year in racing and look ahead to 2022. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choic...
Dec 24, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 5Ep. 10
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Eclipse Award-winning writer John Scheinman, who discusses his new book Bal Harbour Blues. Celebrity interviewer Brad Blanks talks about what happens when red carpets and horse racing come together. Chris Andrews of the South Point in Las Vegas handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST B...
Dec 17, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 9
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Dec 10, 2021•1 hr 11 min
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale discussing his $13,000 worth of bets in last weekend’s Kentucky Derby Future Wager. Anthony Stabile of the New York Racing Association previews this weekend’s Cigar Mile card at Aqueduct. Paul Zilm talks about Circa Sports’ opening Derby futures, and he handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN....
Dec 03, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Season 5Ep. 7
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features analysis of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager with Horse Racing Nation and Derby Wars CEO Mark Midland. Trainer Brian Lynch discusses his 2-year-old Derby prospect Classic Causeway racing in this weekend’s Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs. Las Vegas handicapper Richard Eng offers his picks for graded stakes during the holiday weekend. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Sp...
Nov 24, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Season 5Ep. 6
This week’s episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features a preview of graded stakes in New York, Kentucky and California with Channel Cat’s trainer Jack Sisterson, Churchill Downs TV analyst James Scully and Race Day Las Vegas handicapper Ralph Siraco. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via free subscription from iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as from VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.c...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 5
