The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

On the road to Louisville, this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Tulsa, Okla., with conversations ranging from racing's momentum during COVID to a big race this weekend. It features Nate Newby, the general manager of Santa Anita; Monomoy Girl's trainer Brad Cox ahead of this weekend's Apple Blossom showdown with Swiss Skydiver, and Horse Racing Radio Network's Dan Mason and Horse Raci...

This final Las Vegas-based episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod features Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert previewing Concert Tour and Hozier in Saturday's Arkansas Derby. Las Vegas Review-Journal turf writer Mike Brunker takes the long view of the road to the Kentucky Derby. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races, including the Arkansas Derby and the Lexington Stakes. The R...

From Santa Anita this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod provides a preview of Saturday's three major Kentucky Derby preps. XBTV's Zoe Cadman analyzes the Santa Anita Derby. Trainer John Sadler discusses undefeated Rock Your World's move from turf to dirt. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps the Santa Anita Derby, the Blue Grass Stakes and the Wood Memorial. The RFRP is available now at iHeart, Apple, Goog...

This weekend's Kentucky Derby preps are in the spotlight on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about Nova Rags in the Florida Derby – plus Channel Maker's bid to win the Dubai Sheema Classic. Gulfstream Park and Fox Sports TV analyst Acacia Courtney offers analysis from south Florida. Ralph Siraco of Race Day Las Vegas handicaps the weekend's races. The RFRP is availa...

The first major prep for the Kentucky Derby highlights the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Fair Grounds TV analyst Joe Kristufek previews the Louisiana Derby. Juddmonte USA general manager Garrett O'Rourke talks about Mandaloun's chances in the race as well as other standout horses from his farms. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is available for download every Frida...

Jockey Florent Géroux will talk about his ride Saturday on Caddo River in the Rebel Stakes. Southern California handicapper/horseman Jon Lindo will discuss COVID-era challenges for racehorse owners. Rampart Casino sportsbook director Duane Colucci will handicap weekend races. The RFRP is available for download Friday and free subscription now at iHeart, Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN...

For the first time in a year the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is back at the track. This time it comes from Santa Anita, where one of three Kentucky Derby preps will be run this weekend. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens talks about Life Is Good in the San Felipe Stakes. Trainer Brendan Walsh discusses his undefeated colt Maxfield in the Santa Anita Handicap. From Florida former NFL quarterback Shaun Kin...

The Kentucky Derby trail reaches the Fountain of Youth Stakes this weekend at Gulfstream Park, and it is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Steve Asmussen talks about his top Derby prospect Jackie's Warrior. John Pricci of  Horse Race Insider  offers a preview from south Florida. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps Saturday's preps. There is also Twitter feedback and comments on Churchil...

There is a growing awareness of the desire to bring more racial diversity to racing. How is the sport doing? In a special Black History Month panel on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, the topic is discussed by Tonya Abeln of Churchill Downs Inc., Leon Nichols and Calvin Davis of the Project to Preserve African-American Turf History, trainer Graham Motion, Najja Thompson of the New York Thoroughbred Bre...

The first win-and-you're-in prep for the Kentucky Derby and the return of a 2020 champion highlight the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Fair Grounds track announcer John G. Dooley previews Saturday's Risen Star Stakes in New Orleans. Darley America president Jimmy Bell discusses the upcoming return of 2020 juvenile champion Essential Quality. DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. ...

Kentucky Derby qualifying points are there for the taking in New York and Florida, and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod previews both of this weekend's races. Trainer Harry Wyner talks about Withers Stakes favorite Capo Kane. Mike Henry of Tampa Bay Downs looks ahead to the Sam F. Davis Stakes. Paul Zilm of Circa Sports handicaps both preps. The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at iH...

This weekend's Kentucky Derby preps at Santa Anita and at Gulfstream Park get the attention of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Two-time Derby-winning trainer Doug O'Neill discusses his bid to win the Robert B. Lewis Stakes, and outgoing Gulfstream TV analyst Jason Blewitt previews the Holy Bull Stakes. Rampart Casino's Duane Colucci offers weekend handicapping, and there is a wrap-up of the Eclipse Aw...

Gulfstream Park TV analyst Acacia Courtney offers insight into this weekend's Pegasus World Cup on the regular weekly episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, Ed Musselman talks about why he decided to stop publishing Indian Charlie . The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET. More...

They are Las Vegas bookmakers and longtime horseplayers who are plugged into Saturday's Pegasus World Cup. Hear Chris Andrews, Vinny Magliulo, Duane Colucci and Johnny Avello analyze every horse in both the dirt invitational and the Turf on a special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher an...

On the new episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, William Hill US CEO Joe Asher talks about the making of Kentucky Derby futures, trainer Michael Stidham discusses Manor House and Proxy on Saturday's Lecomte Stakes card, and DraftKings Sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. More from the Joe Asher interview at Horse Racing Nation. https://www.horsera...

It has been 20 years since the book Seabiscuit: An American Legend was published. Author Laura Hillenbrand talks about it on this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Agent Scott Silver discusses a controversial New York rule that requires married jockeys to be coupled as one betting entry if they are in the same race. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo will handicap weekend races. The RFRP is availab...

A new year of Kentucky Derby preps come this week, and they are the main topic of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Bob Baffert discusses his top prospect Life Is Good as well as the ups and downs of the past year. XBTV's Zoe Cadman previews featured stakes at Santa Anita. Rampart Casino's Duane Colucci handicaps weekend races. The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at Apple, G...

Friends get together for a special Christmas Day episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Workout analyst Bruno De Julio, Horse Racing Nation CEO Mark Midland and longtime turf writer and journalist Jennie Rees share holiday stories plus thoughts about the year past and the one coming up. The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN...

Kentucky Derby preps and contenders are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Todd Pletcher talks about his heavily bet 2-year-old Prime Factor and other standouts in his stable. Remington Park's Dale Day discusses the road to the Derby coming through Oklahoma. Chris Andrews of the South Point in Las Vegas handicaps weekend races including the Los Alamitos Derby. The RFRP is available f...

Futures, issues, successes and tips are all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Champion horseplayer Michael Beychok picks some long shots in the Kentucky Derby futures and has some strong opinions about medication in horse racing. Aqueduct riding champion Kendrick Carmouche talks about being one of the few Black jockeys in horse racing. DraftKings sportsbook's Johnny Avello handicaps races this weeken...

Firenze Fire's trainer Kelly Breen and Fox Sports handicapper Jonathon Kinchen from the In the Money Media Network discuss Saturday's Grade 1 Cigar Mile Handicap on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Duane Colucci of the Rampart Casino handicaps weekend races, and there is Twitter feedback. The RFRP is available for download and free subscription at Apple, Google, iHeart, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.co...

Grade 1 races the next two weeks are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey talks about Code Of Honor's run in Friday's Clark Stakes and Performer's bid to win next week's Cigar Mile. Mike Shutty, creator of the Super Screener, previews this week's Clark and the Kentucky Jockey Club stakes at Churchill Downs. VSiN's Vinny Magliulo handicaps races at Aqueduct an...

A legendary columnist from New Jersey, a seasoned bookmaker from Las Vegas and the late Hall of Famer from Louisville are all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jerry Izenberg tells stories of his 70 years covering big races and other sports. South Point's Chris Andrews handicaps weekend races. There is also an archived interview with the late Paul Hornung. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is sponsored by 1...

An eventful Breeders' Cup weekend in Kentucky is the subject of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Brad Cox talks about his four championship victories. Alicia Hughes of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association looks back on the races – plus an eventful sale that guaranteed the return of two star mares to the racetrack. The RFRP is sponsored by 1/ST BET. Learn more about your ad-choices at ht...

The Breeders' Cup championships are this week in Kentucky, and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod has bettors covered with two episodes this week. The latest includes NBC Sports' and 1/ST BET's Ed Olczyk and trainer Peter Miller, who tries to continue his dominance in the sprints. Still available is the handicappers pop-up with Chris Andrews, Johnny Avello, Duane Colucci and Vinny Magliulo going over ever...