The Ron Flatter Racing Pod

Kentucky Derby preps this weekend for 2023 and the Eclipse Awards for 2022 are discussed on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Trainer Linda Rice talks about her two starters in the Jerome Stakes as well as other recent runners who have made her the top trainer this winter at Aqueduct. Author and handicapper Richard Eng previews the Sham Stakes at Santa Anita. Horse Racing Nation 's Ed DeRosa compares no...

A half-century of riding racehorses, the Eclipse Awards debate and this weekend's races at Gulfstream Park are the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Perry Ouzts talks about his longevity as a jockey and whether he should be in the Hall of Fame. Larry Collmus of FanDuel TV and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty look ahead to graded stakes in South Florida. Listener and reader feedback zeroes in...

On a special Christmas episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, hear the story of how Ron won $80,500 two decades ago on "The Weakest Link." Hear from original host Anne Robinson plus two people who had key roles in this saga, ESPN Radio's Peter Ciccone and former contestant producer Laura Chambers. There even are cameo mentions of horse racing. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is...

A career remembered and a year reviewed. Those are the subjects for retired Daily Racing Form writer Jay Privman on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, oddsmaker Paul Zilm discusses the Kentucky Derby futures odds he wrote this week for Circa Sports, and Outrun the Odds handicapper Sara Elbadwi provides tips for weekend races at Aqueduct and at Gulfstream Park and for the Remington Springboard Mile...

Anyone who ever wanted to own a racehorse has a chance to learn how this week with the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Horse Racing Radio Network analyst Dan Mason applies his experience as a Midlantic owner to provide lessons for beginners on how to become stakeholders in the Thoroughbred game. Charting Horse Value creator Jeff Bessa handicaps weekend races at Oaklawn plus the Grade 1 Starlet Stakes, a K...

The Cigar Mile Handicap this weekend at Aqueduct takes center stage on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Maggie Wolfendale Morley of Fox Sports analyzes the race and discusses the current outbreak of the equine herpesvirus in Kentucky. Owner Jeffrey Drown talks about Zandon's bid to win the Cigar Mile and his late push for an Eclipse Award. David Levitch, the Paddock Prince, handicaps weekend races at A...

Thanksgiving weekend racing at Churchill Downs is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Owner Rick Dawson talks about Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike returning in the Clark Stakes as well as the year past and plans for 2023. Scott Shapiro of Churchill Downs TV discusses the Clark and the Kentucky Jockey Club. Ed DeRosa takes his turn handicapping the week's graded stakes in Louisville. The Ro...

Women in racing are the subject of a new episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockeys Emma-Jayne Wilson and Kylee Jordan discuss their successes and the opportunities for women to get riding assignments. Jessica Paquette talks about her new role as track announcer at Parx Racing. Sara Elbadwi weights in on these matters and handicaps weekend races at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs and Del Mar. The Ro...

From Lexington, Ky., a final debriefing from the 2022 Breeders' Cup is at the core of this episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Lane's End owner Bill Farish and trainer John Sadler discuss Flightline's career-ending victory in the $6 million Classic. So do John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Adrian Beaumont of the International Racing Bureau. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nati...

Flightline's owner Kosta Hronis, trainers Peter Miller, Aidan O'Brien, Wesley Ward and Todd Pletcher and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty all talk about the Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. Hear them on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation. It is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

From Keeneland, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod presents the sixth annual hard-core handicappers' pop-up episode previewing the Breeders' Cup. Horse Racing Nation experts Ed DeRosa, Sara Elbadwi and Jeff Bessa analyze all 14 races and offer betting tips for Friday and Saturday. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher...

From Keeneland on this fifth-anniversary episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, FanDuel TV analyst Caton Bredar, trainer Wayne Catalano and handicapper David Levitch have early thoughts about the Breeders' Cup pre-entries. Levitch also has advice for a weekend race at Keeneland. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and St...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod, retired jockey Richard Migliore of Fox Sports and the New York Racing Association looks ahead to the Breeders' Cup. Trainer Jamie Ness talks about his four horses racing on Maryland Million day at Laurel Park. Charting Horse Value handicapper Jeff Bessa has tips for betting Saturday's late Pick 5 at Keeneland. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Natio...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod, workout analyst Bruno De Julio talks about what he is looking for in the mornings ahead of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. Trainer William Haggas talks about Saturday's British Champion Stakes, the last race for his undefeated colt Baaeed. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps weekend races. There also is listener and reader feedback about the gro...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Keeneland, trainer Kenny McPeek talks about the talented 2-year-olds he has running during opening weekend as they work toward the Breeders' Cup and start down the road to the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks. Keeneland executive and accomplished horseplayer Jim Goodman previews the fall meet that starts this week and ends next month with the Breeders' Cu...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Eric Reed talks about the return of 80-1 Kentucky Derby winner Rich Strike to Churchill Downs for this weekend's Lukas Classic. Andy Serling of the New York Racing Association and Fox Sports discusses the Woodward and Champagne stakes at the Belmont at Aqueduct meet. Horse Racing Nation handicapper Ed DeRosa offers his tips for weekend races at Aquedu...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod, two-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Brad Cox discusses Cyberknife and Tawny Port in their bids to win this weekend's $1 million Pennsylvania Derby. The big race at Parx also is a topic for conversation with longtime turf writer Dick Jerardi, who also discusses Philadelphia sports. Charting Horse Value creator Jeff Bessa handicaps weekend races, including t...

The end of summer and the start of fall are in the spotlight on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Churchill Downs TV analyst Kaitlin Free talks about the opening of the September meet in Kentucky and Saturday's Iroquois Stakes, the first points prep for Kentucky Derby 2023. Del Mar president and COO Josh Rubinstein discusses why his track's summer meet was successful, how the momentum may carry on all y...

From Kentucky Downs, hear a tribute to the life of Queen Elizabeth II. California Thoroughbred Trainers executive director Alan Balch is a friend of the royal family who offers his thoughts on Her Majesty's passing. Hall of Famer and horse owner Dan Issel tells basketball stories and talks about the unique turf meet at Kentucky Downs. Baaeed's trainer William Haggas weighs in on the debate over wh...

Flightline's return in this weekend's Pacific Classic highlights the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. In an episode originating from Del Mar, trainer John Sadler and handicapper Jon Lindo and Super Screener creator Mike Shutty preview the $1 million race. As a bonus, Jill Byrne of Colonial Downs looks ahead to Tuesday's Virginia Derby. Also, hear your feedback about the Bob Baffert appeal hearing in Kentuc...

The $1.25 million Travers Stakes, this summer's biggest race, is the focus of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Jockey Florent Géroux discusses Cyberknife's bid to win the signature event at Saratoga. Morning-line writer David Aragona of TimeformUS previews the race and talks about the 2022 season. Ed DeRosa handicaps the Travers and other graded stakes at Saratoga and Del Mar. The Ron Flatter Racing Po...

Nest vs. Secret Oath. That rivalry will be renewed in this weekend's Alabama Stakes. Hear a preview with Tom Law of The Saratoga Special on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse talks about his two horses in the Queen's Plate, the first of the 2022 Canada classics. Charting Horse Value 's Jeff Bessa has weekend handicapping. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse R...

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod is focused on Saratoga, Del Mar and Churchill Downs. Trainer Brendan Walsh talks about his horses in Saturday's runnings of the Arlington Million and Beverly D. Stakes. Free-lance racing journalist Rowan Ward of Chicago discusses the move of the Million card to Louisville as well as their upcoming return to compete on "Jeopardy!" David Levitch, the "Paddock Princ...

This week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod features gallopers and trotters. From Saratoga, turf writer Tom Pedulla looks ahead to this weekend's Whitney Stakes featuring Life Is Good and Olympiad. Hall of Fame driver John Campbell previews Saturday's 97th Hambletonian, the richest trotting race in North America. Handicapper Sara Elbadwi offers tips for weekend races. In addition to listener feedback, ther...

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Monmouth Park, Dallas Baker of BetMakers talks about the launch of fixed-odds wagering in New Jersey and plans to take it across the country. Trainer Brad Cox discusses Haskell winner Cyberknife, this weekend's San Diego Handicap at Del Mar for Mandaloun and the Jim Dandy at Saratoga with Tawny Port. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps weekend ra...