The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Jockey Javier Castellano looks back on his successful 2019, discusses his 2020 and talks about the public's perception of safety in racing. Longtime southern California sports writer Art Wilson reminisces about a lifetime of trips to the track and looks at how the sport is changing, especially for bettors. There is also Twitter feedback. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher a...

Trainers Bob Baffert and John Shirreffs talk about their 3-year-olds that are contenders on the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails. Aidan Butler of The Stronach Group discusses reforms and issues that continue to be front and center at Santa Anita. There is also a preview of Saturday's Sham Stakes and San Gabriel Stakes plus Ron's votes for the 2019 Eclipse Awards. They are all on the Ron Flatter Raci...

A look ahead to the Santa Anita opener and a look back on the '10s are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella talks about Omaha Beach's bid to win both Saturday's Malibu Stakes and next month's Pegasus World Cup. XBTV's Millie Ball Yakteen, Zoe Cadman and Jeff Siegel are at the roundtable to talk about the best horses, jockeys, trainers and stories of the decade. Ther...

Brent Musburger has horse stories from then and now, and Bo Derek talks about being at once a racing proponent and an animal-rights advocate. They are guests on the holiday episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, which also includes a preview of the Malibu Stakes on opening day next Thursday at Santa Anita. The RFRP is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and spon...

From Los Alamitos, trainer Doug O'Neill and track owner Dr. Ed Allred are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. O'Neill talks about how he has helped to organize counter-protests to promote horse racing. Allred discusses the state of the sport in southern California. There is also a preview of Sunday's Kentucky Derby points prep – the Springboard Mile at Remington Park, Okla. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod i...

The Cigar Mile plus Kentucky Derby preps at Aqueduct and Los Alamitos are previewed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Radio Network's Anthony Stabile focuses on Maximum Security and the big races in New York. Trainer Blaine Wright talks about Anneau d'Or's run in the Los Al Futurity. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts. Th...

Owner Jack Knowlton of Sackatoga Stable talks about Tiz The Law's rise to being the favorite in Kentucky Derby futures. The Blood-Horse's Byron King handicaps Friday's Clark Stakes and Tiz The Law's run Saturday in the Kentucky Jockey Club. There is also a preview of the national Kentucky Derby Future Wager. They are all on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher...

A case on behalf of horse racing and a preview of the Japan Cup are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Now with NBC, former jockey Donna Barton Brothers talks about her blog that takes on activists who want to ban the sport. Transplanted American Kate Hunter handicaps this weekend's big race at Tokyo. There is also Twitter feedback plus a commentary about the new Thoroughbred Safety Coalition. The Ron...

The Kentucky Derby may be six months away, but it is already a primary topic for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Mike Trombetta talks about Independence Hall, the early favorite for 2020. Sports-talk host Tony Bruno talks about the Derby bet that got away. And there is a snapshot of the early futures markets for next May. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stit...

From Santa Anita, ESPN's Kenny Mayne and trainer Todd Pletcher are guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Kenny tells some racing stories and discusses his work with a charity helping wounded military veterans. Todd looks back on Vino Rosso's victory in the Breeders' Cup Classic. There is also Twitter feedback, a commentary and news about the RFRP being a finalist for a Fan Choice Award. The Ron Fl...

From Santa Anita, Breeders' Cup insiders are on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainers Dale Romans, John Sadler and Bill Mott talk about their contenders. Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and XBTV's Millie Ball also offer their thoughts about the championships. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsored by Xpressbet. Learn m...

From Santa Anita and Las Vegas, it is the annual Breeders' Cup handicappers round table on a special pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Vinny Magliulo, Dave Tuley, Patrick McQuiggan, Johnny Avello and Chris Andrews analyze all 14 championships and offer their best plays. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google, Spotify, Stitcher and at VSiN.com/podcasts and is sponsore...

From Santa Anita, next week's Breeders' Cup is the focus of the first episode of the third season of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella talks about why he put Omaha Beach in the Dirt Mile and discusses United's bid to upset the field in the Turf. TV racing host Peter Lurie talks the championships and a career that has taken him from voicing cartoon characters to work...

Saturday's British Champions Day and a new book on sports gambling are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Racing Post 's Lee Mottershead handicaps the five big races at Ascot that provide a climax to the European racing season. He also discusses Saturday's Australian features – the $9.5 million Everest and the Group 1 Caulfield Cup. Longtime sports writer Rob Miech talks about his new book S...

With the Breeders' Cup headed back to Santa Anita, the track's star-crossed year is discussed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Mike Rogers, president of The Stronach Group racing division, talks about the ups and downs of this year. Also, comedian Steve Hytner discusses his career from "Seinfeld" to his move into hosting a podcast on sports gambling. There is also a preview of the features on the Ca...

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Paris to preview the richest race in Europe – Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Trainer John Gosden talks about Enable, his mare that is trying to become the first horse to win three Arcs in a row. Scott Burton of Racing Post handicaps the race and other Breeders' Cup qualifiers on the Longchamp card. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, G...

Super Saturday at Belmont Park and opening weekend at Santa Anita highlight a day full of Breeders' Cup qualifiers that are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Dallas Stewart talks about Seeking The Soul's bid to upset McKinzie in Saturday's Awesome Again Stakes. Horse Racing Nation's Matt Shifman previews the New York card that includes the Jockey Club Gold Cup. The Ron Flatter Racin...

This weekend's Pennsylvania Derby is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Bret Calhoun discusses his four-time graded-stakes winner Mr. Money, a contender to win Saturday's feature. Longtime Philadelphia sports writer Dick Jerardi handicaps the fields for both the Penn Derby and the Cotillion Stakes. Twitter feedback reacts to last week's big stories about Justify's positive drug test...

Two horseplayers – a legendary comedian and a track analyst – are the guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Show-business icon Shecky Greene discusses a lifetime of betting on races – something he still does every day in Las Vegas. Toronto media personality Jason Portuondo handicaps Saturday's Woodbine Mile. There is also Twitter feedback, a discussion of the controversy over Justify's positive dr...

A boutique racing meet and some horse tales fill the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Longtime turf writer and publicist Jennie Rees talks about the boutique turf meet going on at Kentucky Downs, including Saturday's Kentucky Turf Cup day. HorseTourneys.com's Eric Wing discusses handicapping tournaments, futures betting and even racetrack foodies. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available via Apple, Google,...

Nearing the end of summer, this weekend's meet-ending races at Saratoga and Del Mar are the subject of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. New York Racing Association television analyst Maggie Wolfendale-Morley handicaps Saturday's Grade 1 Woodward Stakes. Horse owner Kosta Hronis talks about Catalina Cruiser, Gift Box, Higher Power and the 2-year-olds he has racing at Del Mar. There is also Twitter feedb...

After dealing with racehorse deaths early this year, Hall of Fame trainer Jerry Hollendorfer needed a court order to be allowed back in at Del Mar. He is trying for the same thing at Golden Gate Fields. And he talks about that on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. The New York Racing Association's Andy Serling previews Saturday's Travers Stakes card at Saratoga. And Ron has a comment about the late Jack...

America's reigning trainer of the year and the $1 million Pacific Classic are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Three-time Eclipse Award winner Chad Brown talks about Bricks And Mortar, Sistercharlie, his sweep of the stakes on Arlington Million day and Dunbar Road, his filly that is favored to win Saturday's Grade 1 Alabama Stakes at Saratoga. Brad Free of The Daily Racing Form handicaps th...

The Arlington Million in Chicagoland and the re-opening of Colonial Downs in Virginia are the subjects of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Arlington Park TV analyst Alyssa Ali handicaps Saturday's card that features the Million, the Beverly D. and the Secretariat – and, of course, dominant trainer Chad Brown. Colonial Downs vice president Jill Byrne talks about this week's first races at the Virginia t...

Saratoga takes center stage on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod with a preview of Saturday's Grade 1 races – the Whitney and the Test stakes. Hall of Fame jockey John Velázquez previews his ride on Vino Rosso in the Whitney. Horse Racing Radio Network's Mike "The Baron" Penna looks ahead to the Whitney and the Test and also looks back at the path that led him to create HRRN. Twitter feedback includes re...