Horse Racing Happy Hour

Jockey Tyler Gaffalione joined Louie for his first sit-down interview since coming back from a broken ankle. On his recovery, being a new dad, and what he learned in this process.

Louie & Barry roll through another Del Mar card. The G1 Bing Crosby and G2 San Diego Handicap are the features.

Barry joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the Friday and Saturday stakes at Saratoga.

Kaylie Shapiro from NYRA joins Louie to preview the field for the Jim Dandy. Sovereignty towers over the field, which includes 3 other graded stakes winners.

On the 25th edition of BH Monday, Louie & Sean welcome Jon Green from DJ Stable, owners of Sandman. They also welcome Monmouth Park operator Dennis Drazin, who talks about his plans for Monmouth, and his plans for wagering options in NJ.

Louie is at Monmouth Park for this year's Haskell Stakes! Louie is joined by his BH Monday co-host Sean Collins and NBC's Steve Kornacki for a preview of the stakes. We are presented by AMWAGER! New customers can take advantage of their 100% deposit match up to $150! www.amwager.com

Handicappers Jon Lindo (Thoroughbred L.A.) & Josh Rodriguez (On The Wrong Lead Podcast) join Louie as they cap the card at Del Mar! The Grade 2 San Clemente is the feature.

Journalism is off to the Haskell! Louie & Sean sit down with Journalism's owner, Aron Wellman. They also chat with the man who will call the races - Matt Dinerman.

Trainer Chris Davis & Track Announcer Tony Calo join Louie for an Elis Park-centric edition of the Spotlight.

Louie & Sean take a stab at the "Mid-Season Eclipse Awards," and welcome guest Steve Kornacki from NBC. All the major categories, and some disagreement amongst the guys in different categories.

Los Alamitos wraps its thoroughbred meet this weekend, and Louie & Barry are back with another full card analysis. The Grade 2 Great Lady M Stakes features a showdown of Kopion and Sweet Azteca.

Ellis Park opens this week, so Louie welcomed three guests to his ESPN Radio show ahead of the meet. Kevin Kerstein of Churchill Downs kicks off the hour. Trainer Dale Romans joins afterward. He shares Ellis Park memories, how he's working on horse safety, and some of his runners this coming weekend. Trainer John Hancock closes the show, sharing memories of Wayne Lukas and his family's con...

Louie & Sean are back with another episode of BH Monday. They open with a celebration of the life & career of trainer D. Wayne Lukas. They then speak with Dan Illman about the recent Laurel Park meet. Gatewood Bell joins from Keeneland to update on the renovations, and on BC2026 returning to Lexington. Finally, 'Racing' Rachel McLaughlin from Horseshoe Indianapolis joins to preview...

Kevin Kilroy from Churchill Downs popped by to see Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. On a monster sequence at Churchill, Thorpedo Anna, and that great Foster field.

Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturdays. Los Al is the track, and the Derby the race. 9 race card, all discussed. Presented by AmWager!

Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Louie on this week's pod. They re-visit Belmont at Saratoga, and forecast the top runners from that meeting and their next steps. They then walk through the all-stakes pick 6 at Churchill on Saturday, including the Grade 1 Stephen Foster.

Louie is joined by BloodHorse's Frank Angst for this week's episode. Louie & Frank open the show talking about D. Wayne Lukas' sudden retirement from racing. Brook Smith, owner of Sierra Leone, kicks off the interviews. They then speak with John Keitt, COO of Breeder's Cup, about future sites. Thoroughbred Owners of California president Bill Nader joins to discuss the successes...

Louie & Barry sit down to 'cap the early pick 5 at Laurel Park for Sunday, 6/21/25! There's $58k in the pot already - get capping! Check out our friends at AMWAGER! www.amwager.com They'll match your deposit 100% up to $150! Get the AmWager Edge today!

Louie & Barry move their focus to Los Alamitos. The Bertrando Stakes, a 1 mile race for colts and horses, is the highlight.

Bob Roberts, formerly of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, joins Louie for their annual Ohio Derby chat. On the namesake stakes, and some picks in the late double.

Louie & Sean are back with BloodHorse Monday ep. 20! They regroup after the Triple Crown by discussing the Breeder's Cup divisions, and hear from the sales at OBS. They close with a discussion of the Grade 2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill, and the Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown.

Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Monmouth Park, joined Louie on ESPN680 to preview the late sequence on Saturday.

Louie & Barry are back with another rendition of SoCal Saturdays! The Grade 3 Daytona anchors the Santa Anita Saturday card. Full card analysis!

Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BH Monday. They react to Sovereignty's win in the Belmont, and look forward to the Summer Derby season. Frank Angst joins to talk NYRA's safety decisions, as well.

Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday. The Grade 3 Summer Oaks is the feature. Be sure to get signed up at AmWager! A 100% deposit match awaits new customers - get in for California racing, and the Belmont Stakes this weekend!