Thanksgiving weekend racing at Churchill Downs is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Owner Rick Dawson talks about Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike returning in the Clark Stakes as well as the year past and plans for 2023. Scott Shapiro of Churchill Downs TV discusses the Clark and the Kentucky Jockey Club. Ed DeRosa takes his turn handicapping the week’s graded stakes in Louisville. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, ...
Nov 24, 2022•1 hr 50 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Women in racing are the subject of a new episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockeys Emma-Jayne Wilson and Kylee Jordan discuss their successes and the opportunities for women to get riding assignments. Jessica Paquette talks about her new role as track announcer at Parx Racing. Sara Elbadwi weights in on these matters and handicaps weekend races at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs and Del Mar. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, ...
Nov 18, 2022•1 hr 33 min•Season 6Ep. 5
From Lexington, Ky., a final debriefing from the 2022 Breeders’ Cup is at the core of this episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Lane’s End owner Bill Farish and trainer John Sadler discuss Flightline’s career-ending victory in the $6 million Classic. So do John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Adrian Beaumont of the International Racing Bureau. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacin...
Nov 11, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Flightline’s owner Kosta Hronis, trainers Peter Miller, Aidan O’Brien, Wesley Ward and Todd Pletcher and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty all talk about the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland. Hear them on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation. It is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.
Nov 03, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 3
From Keeneland, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod presents the sixth annual hard-core handicappers’ pop-up episode previewing the Breeders’ Cup. Horse Racing Nation experts Ed DeRosa, Sara Elbadwi and Jeff Bessa analyze all 14 races and offer betting tips for Friday and Saturday. 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.
Nov 02, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 6Ep. 2
From Keeneland on this fifth-anniversary episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, FanDuel TV analyst Caton Bredar, trainer Wayne Catalano and handicapper David Levitch have early thoughts about the Breeders’ Cup pre-entries. Levitch also has advice for a weekend race at Keeneland. 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.
Oct 28, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 1
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, retired jockey Richard Migliore of Fox Sports and the New York Racing Association looks ahead to the Breeders’ Cup. Trainer Jamie Ness talks about his four horses racing on Maryland Million day at Laurel Park. Charting Horse Value handicapper Jeff Bessa has tips for betting Saturday’s late Pick 5 at Keeneland. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacing...
Oct 21, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 58
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, workout analyst Bruno De Julio talks about what he is looking for in the mornings ahead of the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland. Trainer William Haggas talks about Saturday’s British Champion Stakes, the last race for his undefeated colt Baaeed. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps weekend races. There also is listener and reader feedback about the growing trend for horsemen to skip the final preps before the Breeders’ Cup. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod...
Oct 14, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 57
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Keeneland, trainer Kenny McPeek talks about the talented 2-year-olds he has running during opening weekend as they work toward the Breeders’ Cup and start down the road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Keeneland executive and accomplished horseplayer Jim Goodman previews the fall meet that starts this week and ends next month with the Breeders’ Cup. Horse Racing Nation ’s Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races, and you will hear insights from behi...
Oct 07, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Season 5Ep. 56
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Eric Reed talks about the return of 80-1 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike to Churchill Downs for this weekend’s Lukas Classic. Andy Serling of the New York Racing Association and Fox Sports discusses the Woodward and Champagne stakes at the Belmont at Aqueduct meet. Horse Racing Nation handicapper Ed DeRosa offers his tips for weekend races at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs and Santa Anita. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation , available ...
Sep 30, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 55
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox discusses Cyberknife and Tawny Port in their bids to win this weekend’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby. The big race at Parx also is a topic for conversation with longtime turf writer Dick Jerardi, who also discusses Philadelphia sports. Charting Horse Value creator Jeff Bessa handicaps weekend races, including the Penn Derby and the Cotillion Stakes. Listener feedback is focused on the Breeders’ Cup and the Be...
Sep 23, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 54
The end of summer and the start of fall are in the spotlight on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Churchill Downs TV analyst Kaitlin Free talks about the opening of the September meet in Kentucky and Saturday’s Iroquois Stakes, the first points prep for Kentucky Derby 2023. Del Mar president and COO Josh Rubinstein discusses why his track’s summer meet was successful, how the momentum may carry on all year and the potential impact on racing from this fall’s vote on sports betting in California. David ...
Sep 16, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Season 5Ep. 53
From Kentucky Downs, hear a tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II. California Thoroughbred Trainers executive director Alan Balch is a friend of the royal family who offers his thoughts on Her Majesty’s passing. Hall of Famer and horse owner Dan Issel tells basketball stories and talks about the unique turf meet at Kentucky Downs. Baaeed’s trainer William Haggas weighs in on the debate over whether his horse or Flightline is the best in the world. Handicapper Sara Elbadwi focuses on weekend ...
Sep 09, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 52
Flightline’s return in this weekend’s Pacific Classic highlights the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In an episode originating from Del Mar, trainer John Sadler and handicapper Jon Lindo and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty preview the $1 million race. As a bonus, Jill Byrne of Colonial Downs looks ahead to Tuesday’s Virginia Derby. Also, hear your feedback about the Bob Baffert appeal hearing in Kentucky. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple...
Sep 02, 2022•1 hr 19 min•Season 5Ep. 51
The $1.25 million Travers Stakes, this summer’s biggest race, is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Florent Géroux discusses Cyberknife’s bid to win the signature event at Saratoga. Morning-line writer David Aragona of TimeformUS previews the race and talks about the 2022 season. Ed DeRosa handicaps the Travers and other graded stakes at Saratoga and Del Mar. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitche...
Aug 26, 2022•1 hr 22 min•Season 5Ep. 50
Nest vs. Secret Oath. That rivalry will be renewed in this weekend’s Alabama Stakes. Hear a preview with Tom Law of The Saratoga Special on this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse talks about his two horses in the Queen’s Plate, the first of the 2022 Canada classics. Charting Horse Value ’s Jeff Bessa has weekend handicapping. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as ...
Aug 19, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 49
This week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod is focused on Saratoga, Del Mar and Churchill Downs. Trainer Brendan Walsh talks about his horses in Saturday’s runnings of the Arlington Million and Beverly D. Stakes. Free-lance racing journalist Rowan Ward of Chicago discusses the move of the Million card to Louisville as well as their upcoming return to compete on “Jeopardy!” David Levitch, the “Paddock Prince,” handicaps weekend races at Churchill Downs and Saratoga, including the Million, the Beverly D. a...
Aug 12, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 48
This week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod features gallopers and trotters. From Saratoga, turf writer Tom Pedulla looks ahead to this weekend’s Whitney Stakes featuring Life Is Good and Olympiad. Hall of Fame driver John Campbell previews Saturday’s 97th Hambletonian, the richest trotting race in North America. Handicapper Sara Elbadwi offers tips for weekend races. In addition to listener feedback, there also are some personal thoughts about the passing of Vin Scully and Bill Russell. The Ron Flatter ...
Aug 05, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 5Ep. 47
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Monmouth Park, Dallas Baker of BetMakers talks about the launch of fixed-odds wagering in New Jersey and plans to take it across the country. Trainer Brad Cox discusses Haskell winner Cyberknife, this weekend’s San Diego Handicap at Del Mar for Mandaloun and the Jim Dandy at Saratoga with Tawny Port. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Appl...
Jul 29, 2022•1 hr 35 min•Season 5Ep. 46
From Monmouth Park, this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod has a bicoastal focus. Trainer Dale Romans talks about this weekend’s $1 million Haskell Stakes. Longtime San Diego newspaper columnist Bryce Miller has stories in conjunction with the opening of the summer season at Del Mar. Ed DeRosa 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.
Jul 22, 2022•1 hr 12 min•Season 5Ep. 45
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, the focus is on opening week of the 2022 meet at Saratoga. Jockey Irad Ortiz Jr. talks about Saturday’s Diana Stakes, his recent riding title at Belmont Park and the rebuilt mile chute at Saratoga. Turf writer Tim Wilkin previews the biggest races of the summer in upstate New York. Handicapper Jeff Bessa has tips on some of this weekend’s races, including Saturday’s Diana and Sanford stakes. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available vi...
Jul 15, 2022•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 44
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Kenny McPeek outlines weekend plans for his horses like Tiz the Bomb and Classic Causeway in the Belmont Derby Invitational as well as his starters in the Indiana Derby and Oaks and Iowa Oaks. Calvin Davis and Leon Nichols of the Project to Preserve African-American Turf History talk about a movie project to remember 19th-century jockey Isaac Murphy’s role in a famous 1890 match race. David Levitch handicaps Saturday races at Belmont Park. The Ron F...
Jul 08, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 5Ep. 43
The life of the legendary broadcaster, gambler and horseplayer Hank “The Hammer” Goldberg is remembered in this special, pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Guests include former ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne, producers Steve Nagler and Kris Kugler and TV director Bob Fishman. Hank’s appearances on previous episodes of the RFRP are also replayed. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRaci...
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 40 min•Season 5Ep. 42
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Juddmonte Farms manager Garrett O’Rourke has a look at 2021 Kentucky Derby winner Mandaloun’s bid to win the Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs. John Furlong of NBC Sports looks at the Foster and the matchup between Life Is Good and Speaker’s Corner in the John A. Nerud Stakes at Belmont Park. Horse Racing Nation ’s Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, G...
Jul 01, 2022•1 hr 32 min•Season 5Ep. 41
From New York, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod delves into issues and stories with three members of the racing media. John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Louis Rabaut of the Horse Racing Happy Hour talk about next week’s launch of the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. John Scheinman in Baltimore discusses the evolution of racing in Maryland and its growth in Virginia. There also are stories about covering racing and sports around the world. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation ...
Jun 24, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 5Ep. 40
From New York, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod casts a gaze across the pond to the end of the Royal Ascot meeting. Trainer Wesley Ward discusses his latest visit to England as well as the horses he has racing late in the week. Turf writer Lee Mottershead of Racing Post previews some of the races on the final two cards. 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....
Jun 17, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Season 5Ep. 39
This weekend’s Belmont Stakes and next week’s Royal Ascot meeting will be previewed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Todd Pletcher discusses his Belmont starters Mo Donegal and Nest. Celebrity chef Bobby Flay talks about his England-bound filly Pizza Bianca. Fox Sports and NYRA TV’s Maggie Wolfendale Morley offers local insight into Saturday’s big card at Belmont Park. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty has some handicapping nuggets about this weekend’s final Triple Crown race of 2022. The...
Jun 10, 2022•1 hr 41 min•Season 5Ep. 38
The hard-core handicappers are back to analyze the Belmont Stakes on a pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Ed DeRosa, Sara Elbadwi and Mark Midland of Horse Racing Nation delve into the pluses and minuses for each of the eight horses in Saturday’s race. They also have tips elsewhere on Saturday’s Belmont card. 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....
Jun 08, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 5Ep. 37
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, HorseCenter hosts Brian Zipse and Matt Shifman visit to talk about the year in racing and the Belmont Stakes, international jockey Mickaëlle Michel discusses her move to the United States, and Ed DeRosa 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.
Jun 03, 2022•1 hr 36 min•Season 5Ep. 36
On this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Rodolphe Brisset talks about Peter Pan winner We the People’s bid to win next month in the Belmont Stakes. National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association president Eric Hamelback discusses his organization’s opposition to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act. Mark Midland handicaps Memorial Day stakes races at Lone Star Park. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spot...
May 27, 2022•1 hr 46 min•Season 5Ep. 35
