The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

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 subscriptio...

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 Sat...

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...

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 Nat...

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....

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 ab...

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 subscriptio...

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...

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 subsc...

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 wel...

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 Fl...

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 Stit...

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 HorseR...

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 i...

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...

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 ava...

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 Ho...

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 A...

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...

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 An...

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...

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...

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...

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 makin...

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 anal...