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Matt Sargent began playing horses in March 2020 when there were no other sports going on. In August of 2021, he decided to get more serious about his handicapping, and in October 2021, he qualified for the 2022 NHC.
Episodes will not be published on a regular basis and will coincide with big racing days, mandatory payouts, and other unique events.
You can read Matt's daily race analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
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SZN 2 DROP!
Guess who's BACK?
Best of luck on the first Saturday in May!
Thirteen episodes in on this special series of mini episodes, and we finally hit our stride.
Cheers!
Chiefs lose. SNF SGP falls 1 leg short. What can a poor boy do but taste Flaviar's Advent calendar whiskey for December 10?
Until tomorrow...
We're officially into the middle third of Flaviar's 2023 Whiskey Advent Calendar. Cheers!
We haven't missed a day thus far! Today we are tasting Black Button Distilling's Pre-Prohibition Style Straight Bourbon Whiskey. Cheers!
Matt and Nick's "Taster's Choice" series begins with Day 1 of Flaviar's 2023 Whiskey Advent Calendar. It's all downhill from here...
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Listen as Matt and Nick riff on all fourteen Breeders' Cup races while enjoying a few tasty cocktails.
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Listen as Matt and Nick tackle various topics, including a few Breeders' Crown races!
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Your co-hosts Matt and Nick are slinging cocktails and talking horses as they welcome their second guest in this episode!
And be sure to check out the Uncle Bus trailer here.
Listen in as we "bramble on" for an hour. We even handicap a horse race.
Co-host: Nick Barkman, cocktail sommelier
Cocktail recipes:
Lion's Tail
2oz bourbon or rye
.5oz allspice dram
.5oz lime juice
1 teaspoon simple syrup
2 dashes Angostura bitters
End of Summer
1.5oz rye
.75oz St. Germain
TBSP Simple
.75oz lemon juice
1oz apple juice
Add in shaker; pour into glass and top w/champagne
Corpse Reviver #2
Equal parts Gin, Lemon juice, Lillet Blanc, and Triple Sec. Rinse glass w/Absinthe. Serve up w/lemon peel
Stevie Nicks' Fajita Roundup as promised.
Recorded on the one year anniversary of the first episode of Colts and Cocktails, listen in as Matt and Nick host their first guest, Listener Dave! Matt and Nick even try beer for the first time.
The crew handicaps two graded turf stakes at Saratoga on Friday 8/4, and the graded stakes on Saturday 8/5, including the Whitney.
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Listen as Matt and Nick get back in the podcasting groove after a (Mild?) hiatus. They're calling this episode a prep for their first guest episode next week.
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Listen in as Matt and Nick talk about how poorly the Yankees season is going, racing at Belmont, A.I., and Bob Ryan on The Sports Reporters. A few tasty beverages are consumed. Oh, ya... all while Domingo German throws a perfect game in the background.
Cocktails:
Mai Tai
1.5 ounces white rum
.75 ounces orange liqueur
.75 ounces lime juice
.5 ounces orgeat syrup
.5 ounces dark rum
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a rocks glass with ice. Float dark rum over the top. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
Division Bell
1 ounce mezcal
.75 ounces Aperol
.25 ounces maraschino liqueur
.75 ounces lime juice
Grapefruit bitters
Add all ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a lemon twist.
Find the episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast we referenced here.
Get a good read that Nick spoke about here.
Learn more about The Sports Reporters here.
It's Belmont Stakes week! Listen as Matt and Nick discuss Saturday's Pick 6 sequence, among other things.
Cocktails: The Belmont Jewel, Manhattan, and New York Sour are all featured in this episode. (Pro tip: the egg white isn't really optional for a true New York Sour. Trust me.)
Host: Matt Sargent
Co-host: Nick Barkman
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Best of luck at the track!
Aaaand we're BACK! After the first two legs of the Triple Crown, Alice and Linda (and her husband, naturally) plan a trip to go diving over the weekend. Will they take the conversion van with the broken ladder, or will they break down and spring for a rental? Which Marriott property will they stay at? And who has diving equipment, anyway?
Hosts: Matt Sargent, Nick Barkman
Nick's Copycat Angry Goat (or the Pretty Upset Goat™)
• 1 ounce Rye bourbon
• 1 ounce Habanero Strawberry syrup
• 1 ounce Lillet Rose
• .5-.75 ounces lime juice, to taste
Shake; strain into coupe glass and garnish with cocktail cherry.
We wish all our listeners a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend!
Cocktails! Cocktails!
The Jockey Club:
• 3 ounces bourbon
• 2 ounces sweet vermouth
• .5 ounces maraschino liqueur
Stirred; not shaken–
The Kentucky Longshot:
• 2 ounces bourbon
• .5 ounces ginger liqueur
• .5 ounces peach brandy
• Angostura + Peychaud's bitters
Stirred; not shaken–
Listen in as Matt and Nick talk Kentucky Derby and have a few themed cocktails. And they're off!
Best of luck!
Listen in as Matt and Nick drink:
• The Layover
• Paper Planes
• Bees Knees
And we visit about a myriad of topics.
The Yankees win. THE YANKEES WIN!
Listen as we cover a myriad of topics on today's episode including the Arkansas Derby.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Listen as we cover a myriad of topics and even cover a few horse races. Let the cocktails flow!
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Listen as we go over the following races for Saturday, March 4, 2023:
• AQU R9 The Gotham
• SA RR6 San Felipe
• GP R14 Fountain of Youth
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Nick's Blood Orange Old Fashioned Recipe:
• 3 ounces Rye whiskey
• 1 tsp Turbanado simple syrup
• 1 Bar spoon dark cherry juice
• Juice of 1/2 blood orange
• Peychaud's bitters to taste
Build in a mixing glass. Stir; strain into rocks glass and garnish with blood orange wheel and Luxardo cherry.
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Listen as we eventually get through Saturday's (February 25) race card at Oaklawn Park, featuring the Rebel Stakes.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Listen as we talk about new cocktails and Derby preps to be held on February 4, 2023.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Recipes!
Floradora
• 2 ounces gin
• 1 ounce lime juice
• .5 ounces raspberry liqueur
• Ginger Ale, to taste
Combine all ingredients save Ginger Ale in a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into rocks glass and top with Ginger Ale. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Ginbroni
• 1 ounce gin
• 1 ounce Cappelletti
• .5 ounces Lillet Blanc
• .5 ounces Lillet Rosé
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into rocks glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Last Word
• .75 ounces gin
• .75 ounces green Chartreuse
• .75 ounces Maraschino liqueur
• .75 ounces lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass with ice. Stir, then strain into a coupe glass. Garnish with a cocktail cherry.
Get horse racing analysis and picks every weekend at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we "roll the dice" and test out some new cocktail recipes. This Saturday's Derby prep at Fair Grounds is also examined in the unique way that only your hosts are capable of.
Gin Cocktail #2 (a.k.a. the Gin Spencer)
• About a quarter pear, cubed
• 1 jalapeño slice, seeded
• 1 ounce maple syrup
• .5-ounce lemon juice
• 2 ounces Tom's Town™ Botanical Gin
Add all ingredients save gin in a shaker. Muddle; add ice and gin. Shake and strain into a coupe or martini glass. Garnish with a slice of pear.
Wake & Shake
• 1.5 ounces bourbon
• .5-ounce triple sec
• .5-ounce maple syrup
• 2.5 ounces cold brew coffee
• Cream or milk to taste
Combine all ingredients save cream or milk in a mixing glass with ice. Stir and strain into rocks glass and top with cream or milk. Garnish with orange peel or zest.
Angry Colt (Nick's version of Tom's Town™ Angry Goat)
• 2 ounces bourbon
• 1 ounce strawberry habanero syrup
• .5-ounce lime juice
• 1 ounce Lillet Rosé
Add ingredients into cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and double strain into a coupe or martini glass.
Get free daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
Ruh-roh, Shaggy...is this an omen for the upcoming year? We certainly hope not! Due to unforeseen technical difficulties, the second half of this episode was "erased from existence" (said in Doc Brown voice) and joins the annals of such recordings as the Beatles' "Carnival of Light" that may never be properly prepared for public consumption. It's an unfortunate circumstance that I'll blame on happenstance, chicanery, and whataboutism. Otherwise, this 25+ minute chat is invigorating. It also features–in my humble opinion–our best cocktail to date. Pray tell:
Nick's Dark Lobster
• 1 ounce Rye Whiskey
• 1 ounce Raspberry Liqueur
• 2 ounces Cranberry Juice
• 1 ounce Red Wine
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass with ice and stir. Strain into a rocks glass with fresh ice; garnish with a cherry.
Get daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
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Listen as we close out 2022 with a BANG. We even managed to cover some graded stakes races taking place at Gulfstream Park this weekend.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Cocktail #16 recipe (makes two servings):
• 1 bottle Fever Tree sparkling grapefruit
• 3.5 ounces vodka
• .75 ounces Campari
• Juice from half a lime
• Lime bitters
Combine ingredients in a mixing glass and stir. Strain into rocks glasses with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or grapefruit peel.
Get daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we tackle a plethora (Jefe, what is a plethora?) of gray/roan entries at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
Special guest: April Sargent
Cocktail recipe: Matthew's Bar Simple Vodka Pavan Martini
• 3.5 ounces vodka
• 0.5 ounces Pavan
Add ingredients into shaker with ice and shake vigorously; strain into martini glass. Garnish with orange peel.
PROTIP add citrus, orange, or Peychaud's bitters before shaking.
Get daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
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Listen as we discuss this weekend's college basketball edition of the Border Showdown, the Liberty Bowl that wasn't, two horses running during opening weekend at Oaklawn Park, and a whole lot in between. Listener favorite segment "Nick's Picks" returns.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Poinsettia
• 2 ounces Vodka
• 1 ounce Orange simple syrup
• .75 ounces Cranberry juice
• 2-4 ounces Sparkling wine
Add everything but sparkling wine into a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously; strain into martini or coupe glass. Top with sparkling wine. Garnish with fresh cranberries and a cinnamon stick.
Get daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
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Listen as your host goes solo this week with picks for the four graded stakes races at Aqueduct this Saturday. A returning guest also makes an appearance.
Drink recipe: Mrs. Claus' Remedy (Boozier Version)
• 2 ounces Peppermint vodka
• .5 ounce White Chocolate Liqueur
• .5 ounce Coffee Liqueur
• Barspoon Peppermint Schnapps
• 1 ounce Unsweetened Almond milk
• 1 ounce Brewed coffee, room temperature or cooler
Combine ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously. Strain into martini or couple glass; garnish with a peppermint stick.
For daily horse racing analysis and picks, subscribe free at www.hammersheet.com.
Matt Sargent also contributes on a regular basis to the Hammer Betting Network.
Listen in as we handicap Del Mar's Thanksgiving Day 2022 card. No edits!
Unfortunately, holiday food preparation got in the way of the A/B/C grid, but I make 5 Shirley's Bane a lone 'A' in the last for sure.
Co-hosts: Cole and Carter Sargent
Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Holiday Batched Sazerac
• 4 ounces Cognac
• 4 ounces Whiskey (Rye preferred)
• 2 Sugar cubes
• Dash Peychaud's bitters
• Dash Angostura bitters
• 1 teaspoon cold water
Add ingredients into a freezer-safe jar. Shake thoroughly and store in freezer. To serve, prepare rocks glass with Absinthe rinse and ice; pour and garnish with lemon peel.
For daily horse racing analysis and picks, subscribe for free at www.hammersheet.com.
The host writes a weekly horse racing article at the Hammer Betting Network as well.
Live! No edits! Listen as we pontificate on a myriad of topics. Then we discuss thirteen horses to watch for Friday, November 11 in a rapid-fire style.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: The Mersea 75
• 1.5 ounces Vodka
• 0.5 ounces Citrus Simple Syrup
• 0.5 ounces St. Germain
Build in a mixing glass over ice and stir. Strain into rocks glass (with block ice) or chilled martini glass. Top with sparkling wine or champagne. Garnish with lemon twist.
Get daily horse racing analysis and picks at www.hammersheet.com.
The host's Friday feature articles are also available at the Hammer Betting Network.
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Listen as we discuss a plethora of topics.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Sweater Weather
• 2 ounces Bourbon
• .5 ounces Amaretto
• .75 ounces Lemon juice
• .75 ounces Simple syrup
• Egg white (optional)
• Red wine
Combine all but red wine into cocktail shaker and dry shake (minimum of 30 seconds if using egg white). Add ice and shake again; strain into rocks glass with ice. Pour .5 ounces red wine over a stirring spoon to float on top.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
The host also writes a weekly horse racing column at the Hammer Betting Network.
Listen as we go over Future Stars Friday of the Breeders' Cup.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Tuxedo No. 2
• 2 ounces Gin
• .75 ounces dry Vermouth
• .75 ounces Maraschino liqueur
• Dash orange bitters
Combine ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Prepare coupe glass with Absinthe rinse. Strain ingredients into cocktail glass; garnish with lemon twist.
Full card analysis and picks for Breeders' Cup Friday can be found at the Hammer Betting Network.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we recap our week off from podcasting, handicap the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup, and touch on plans for the upcoming Breeders' Cup.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Apple Sidecar
• 1.5 ounces Vodka
• .5 ounces Lemon juice
• .5 ounces Apple Brandy
• .5 ounces Simple syrup
• .5 ounces Orange juice
Combine ingredients into cocktail shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into coupe or martini glass; garnish with apple slice.
Analysis and picks for Keeneland's Friday, October 14, 2022 race card are available at the Hammer Betting Network.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we talk Thursday Night Football, Aaron Judge, Big 12 football, Kansas City Chiefs, cocktails, and–oh ya–Rich Strike's chances at Churchill Downs this weekend.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Nick's Basil Smash
• 2 ounces Vodka
• .75 ounces Lemon juice
• 1 ounces Simple syrup
• 11 Fresh Basil leaves
Combine lemon juice, simple syrup, and 10 basil leaves in a cocktail shaker and muddle. Add ice and vodka. Shake; double strain into rocks glass with ice, and garnish with remaining basil leaf.
Analysis and picks for Friday, September 30, 2022's Belmont at the Big A race card are available at the Hammer Betting Network.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
No edits Listen as we have the Colts and Cocktails version of a fireside chat.
Co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: The Queen's Cocktail
• 2 ounces Dubonnet
• 1 ounce Gin
• Lemon wheel
Build in rocks glass; garnish with lemon wheel.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we go over the Late Pick 5 at Del Mar for September 11, 2022.
Today's guest handicappers: Cole and Carter Sargent
Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Little Apple Manhattan
• 2 ounces whiskey
• 1 ounce sweet Vermouth
• Dash Angostura bitters
Garnish with a lemon twist in a rocks glass.
Get daily horse racing analysis at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we go over Breeders' Cup Challenge Series races being held this Saturday, September 3, 2022. We hit on the Flower Bowl and Jockey Gold Cup at Saratoga at some point, and briefly discuss the Pacific Classic and Del Mar Handicap at Del Mar.
Today's co-host: Nick Barkman
Drink recipe: Rich Strike Mule
• 2 ounces J. Rieger's whiskey
• 3.5 ounces Ginger Beer
• 1 ounce Lime/Lemon Juice mixture (2/3 parts lime juice to 1/3 part lemon juice)
• Splash Orange Juice
• Dash Orange Bitters
Build in rocks glass and garnish with orange twist.
Get daily horse racing analysis, including picks for every day of Saratoga's 2022 meet, at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we handicap and discuss the Mandatory Payout Pick 5 at Saratoga on August 27, 2022.
Today's guests: Cole & Carter Sargent
Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Four Ingredient MargaritaInstead of lime juice, I use a 2/3 parts lime juice to 1/3 parts lemon juice mixture.
• 2 ounces Blanco Tequila
• 1 ounce lemon + lime juice mix
• Agave syrup, to taste
• Dash Kosher salt
Combine ingredients in cocktail shaker. Shake for thirty seconds; strain into rocks glass and garnish with lime wedge or orange peel.
Get daily horse racing analysis, including picks for every day of Saratoga's 2022 meet, at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as I handicap the Late Pick 5 at Saratoga for August 18, 2022 and pick horses at Del Mar for Friday, August 19, 2022.
Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Reverse Vesper Martini
It took me years to perfect this recipe. Ingredients:
• 1.5 ounces potato vodka (Luksusowa or Chopin)
• 1.5 ounces orange flavored vodka (Smirnoff Orange or Absolut Mandarin)
• 2 ounces Gordon's London Dry Gin
• 1 ounce Dolin Vermouth de Chambéry
• 1 barspoon Mathilde Poire Liqueur
• 2 dashes Orange Bitters
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice and shake well. Strain into coupe glass and garnish with lemon twist.
Get daily horse racing analysis, including picks for every day of Saratoga's 2022 meet, at www.hammersheet.com.
Listen as we handicap and discuss the Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs for August 13, 2022.
Today's guest: Cole Sargent
Drink recipe: Matthew's Bar Very Cherry Old FashionedI substitute the traditional teaspoon of water with Liquid I.V. Golden Cherry and use cherry bitters instead of Angostura.
• 1 sugar cube
• 1 orange slice
• 1 maraschino cherry
• 1 teaspoon Liquid I.V. Golden Cherry-flavored water
• 2 ounces bourbon
Muddle everything but the bourbon in a mixing glass until sugar is dissolved; add ice and bourbon. Stir until chilled; strain into rocks glass. Garnish with a maraschino cherry and orange peel.
Get daily horse racing analysis, including picks for every day of Saratoga's 2022 meet, at www.hammersheet.com.