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The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

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Featuring handicapping tips and insight from insiders, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is posted every Friday morning via HorseRacingNation.com. Check out the interviews with owners, trainers, jockeys, racing journalists, handicappers and celebrities. The pod is hosted by HRN managing editor Ron Flatter, who has been covering horse racing around the world for more than 35 years.

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S2E21: Pop-up: What has gone wrong at Santa Anita? 06.03.2019 31:07

The 21st racehorse death this racing season at Santa Anita Park and the indefinite suspension of racing there led to this pop-up edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod to examine what has gone wrong there. Thoroughbred owner and public handicapper Jon Lindo, who writes for Gaming Today, is tonight's guest from southern California. The discussion ranges from reaction to the spike in racehorse deaths...

S2E20: Doc Severinsen, Bill Mott and the Fountain of Youth 01.03.2019 1:10:04

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S2E19: The outspoken opinions of The Maven and Coburn 22.02.2019 1:16:15

In a week without a Kentucky Derby points prep, two outspoken men fill the void on The Ron Flatter Racing Pod. "The Maven" – 2018 NHC Tour champion David Gutfreund – talks about his life as a professional gambler, his criticism of the price structure for entering handicapping contests and the legal challenges he has had as a creating investor in DerbyWars. Steve Coburn, who was not afraid to sound...

S2E18: Ritvo on the future of the Preakness and post-time drag 15.02.2019 1:17:36

Two high-profile racing executives – Tim Ritvo and Keith Chamblin – are featured on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In his role running the races for The Stronach Group, Ritvo discusses changes at Santa Anita, the future of the Preakness and Pimlico and even takes listener questions. And yes, he talks about post-time drag. As the National Thoroughbred Racing Association's man in charge of the world's...

S2E17: NHC time with Fornatale and Roxy 08.02.2019 1:14:56

The National Horseplayers Championship has returned for a 20th year to Las Vegas – and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is covering it. Horseplaying author Peter Thomas Fornatale discusses this year's contest and weighs betting trends that could be used by this year's champion. Bookmaking legend Roxy Roxborough discusses trends in betting and where players looking for better prices on Kentucky Derby fut...

S2E16: Max talk from Butch Reid and story time with Chris Andrews 01.02.2019 1:13:13

Saturday's three Kentucky Derby points preps – the Holy Bull, Withers and Robert B. Lewis – are previewed and handicapped on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Butch Reid discusses his Derby hopeful Maximus Mischief, the favorite in the Holy Bull. South Point sportsbook director Chris Andrews talks about a lifetime of betting on everything from claimers to classics. The Racehorses by the Letters...

S2E15: Coach Lukas and Jason Blewitt talk Pegasus 25.01.2019 1:12:09

The $9 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational is America's richest race, and the Ron Flatter Racing Pod is on the road at Gulfstream Park, Florida, to cover it. Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about his colt Bravazo and his chances to win the race. Jason Blewitt of Gulfstream Park TV and XBTV has a preview of the big race and the $7 million Pegasus World Cup Turf. The Racehorses by the L...

S2E14: Joey Da K on the Lecomte; Rosario on Accelerate 18.01.2019 58:05

The road to the Kentucky Derby goes through the Fair Grounds in New Orleans for Saturday's Lecomte Stakes. Track TV host and handicapper Joe Kristufek provides a preview of the race on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Joel Rosario talks about riding the favorite Accelerate next week in the $9 million Pegasus World Cup and taking winter-book favorite Game Winner on the Derby trail. The Ra...

S2E13: Avello reveals Derby futures; Ruis reflects on Bolt 11.01.2019 1:06:55

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S2E12: John Velázquez jock talk; Jeremy Balan on Santa Anita 04.01.2019 1:13:28

Hall of Famer John Velázquez is the longtime chairman of the Jockeys' Guild, and he discusses the arc of his progress in that role and issues that the guild continues to tackle. J.V. also mentions a horse or two that he will be riding in 2019. Jeremy Balan of the Blood-Horse discusses recent changes at Santa Anita and contributes to a preview of Saturday's Sham Stakes, a points prep for the Kentuc...

S2E11: Accelerate vs. Justify: The Debate for Horse of the Year 28.12.2018 1:10:08

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S2E10: Merry Christmas from Art Sherman and the Moose 21.12.2018 1:11:06

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S2E9: Baffert and Fornatale look back and ahead 14.12.2018 1:06:51

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S2E8: Crossing the Pacific Rim from Los Al to Hong Kong 07.12.2018 1:07:33

A Kentucky Derby prep in California and a major race card across the Pacific are the focus of this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hall of Fame trainer Richard Mandella discusses his colt Extra Hope, one of the 2-year-olds racing Saturday in the Los Alamitos Futurity, a points prep for the Derby. TVG international racing specialist Candice Hare checks in from Asia to preview this weekend's Hong Kon...

S2E7: Lighting up the Cigar Mile and Derby futures 30.11.2018 1:13:51

On a weekend that includes Gulfstream Park's opening, the Hollywood Derby and Pavel racing in Japan, it is the Cigar Mile card and Kentucky Derby futures that have the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. David Grening of The Daily Racing Form provides a preview from Aqueduct not only of the Cigar Mile but also of the Remsen, the Go For Wand and the Demoiselle stakes. Duane Colucci, assistant mana...

S2E6: A look ahead to the Clark Handicap and the Japan Cup 23.11.2018 1:11:47

The Thanksgiving week edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod previews a pair of traditional, late-November races on opposite sides of the world. Trainer Dallas Stewart talks about Seeking The Soul's bid to win a second straight Clark Handicap on Friday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes – a prep for the Kentucky Derby – also gets a preview. Japan racing ambassador Kate Hunter, who...

S2E5: Derby futures and how to win the BCBC 16.11.2018 1:14:18

Hundreds of 2-year-old horses are in the picture for next year's Kentucky Derby. Horse Racing Nation's Matt Shifman helps us sort them out on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, professional horseplayer Chuck Grubbs of Kentucky talks about the strategy he used to win this year's Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge. The "Racehorses by the Letters" feature continues with the best horse starting wi...

S2E4: Breeders' Cup recap with Sadler and Cherwa 09.11.2018 1:08:13

Will Accelerate or Justify be the 2018 Horse of the Year? It is a prime topic of discussion from last week's Breeders' Cup in Louisville on The Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Turf writer John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times co-hosts, offers his thoughts about the just-completed Breeders' Cup and tells how digital media have changed the way he covers the sport. Trainer John Sadler offers his point of view...

S2E3: Breeders' Cup with Eddie Olczyk and Brad Cox 02.11.2018 54:29

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is on the road at Churchill Downs in Kentucky. Stanley Cup winner, horseplayer, broadcaster, cancer survivor – Eddie Olczyk brings a lot to the table as he helps us preview this weekend's Breeders' Cup, especially how the wet weather may impact the races and how to gauge the specifics of European invaders. Brad Cox trains the Distaff favorite Monomoy Girl and offers insi...

S2E2: Pop-up: For serious Breeders' Cup handicappers 31.10.2018 54:17

If it's a big race day (or two), it must be time for a pop-up edition of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. No features. No commentary. Just nuts 'n' bolts handicapping of the 14 Breeders' Cup races with VSiN betting expert Dave Tuley, Gaughan Gaming bookmaker Vinny Magliulo and South Point racing handicapper Patrick McQuiggan. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod is available at Apple Podcasts, Google Play Podcas...

S2E1: Pre-handicapping Breeders' Cup pre-entries 26.10.2018 1:15:38

On the first show of the second year of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, the Breeders' Cup comes into sharper focus with Lord Teddy Grimthorpe of Juddmonte Farms and Zoe Cadman of XBTV. Grimthorpe discusses the unique path that two-time Arc winner Enable has taken to be the odds-on favorite in the Breeders' Cup Turf. Cadman looks at the pre-entries and offers some early handicapping for the 14 champion...

S1E55: Objections and Inquiries: A stewards roundtable 19.10.2018 1:11:31

Stewards' decisions coming out of objections and inquiries have been under the microscope recently. Controversial decisions in the Cotillion Stakes, the Wood Memorial, the San Felipe Stakes, the Los Alamitos Futurity and, of course, the 2014 Breeders' Cup Classic have lit up social media. So what's going on? It's the subject for a special round table on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Stewards Bernie...

S1E53: We are in Paris for The Arc - and not forgetting the U.S. 05.10.2018 1:06:35

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from Paris – where the road to the Breeders' Cup includes the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe and three challenge races. It also includes a stop at the Santa Anita Sprint Championship – another Breeders' Cup "win and you're in" race. European racing journalist and advisor Liz Price co-hosts and helps us preview Sunday's Arc card. Trainer Peter Miller talks about Roy...

S1E52: A big weekend at Santa Anita and Belmont Park 28.09.2018 1:09:45

The road to the Breeders' Cup continues with this weekend's Awesome Again Stakes at Santa Anita and the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park. Veteran handicapper Jeff Siegel of XBTV helps us preview them, and we break down all of Saturday's Grade 1 races. Tom Ludt of the Phoenix Thoroughbreds ownership group discusses his top horses, including Gronkowski and his bid to win the Jockey Club Gold Cup...

S1E51: McCarthy, The Mig and the Pennsylvania Derby 21.09.2018 1:11:10

The road to the Breeders' Cup continues with Saturday's Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes at Parx. Trainer Mike McCarthy discusses Axelrod's climb to be a contender in the Penn Derby. Former jockey turned XpressBet expert Richard Migliore breaks down both races and also discusses his methods for grading his former peers as he handicaps the horses. The startling exit of Good Magic, Instagrand...