Horse Racing Happy Hour: Recent Episodes
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Louie & Barry are back to 'cap the card at Santa Anita.
The California Flag Handicap is the feature.
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Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa is back on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
He and Louie discuss WV Breeders Day, and dive into the late pick 3.
Johnny P (@theyreoff) joins to share his early pick 5 ticket on Maryland Million Day.
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Louie is joined by track announcer Dave Rodman and MJC's Dan Illman and Mackenzie Pfeiffer.
They look at the pick 6 sequence on the card. Good luck with this one - it's a loaded sequence!
Three guests pop by the show today-
-Trainer Brendan Walsh had the weekend of a lifetime
-Ned Toffey talks misspellings
-John Green stop by to chat Kee Sales.
Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturdays. The G1 American Pharoah is the feature.
FanDuel's Anthony Pascale stopped by ESPN Louisville to chat Keeneland opening weekend with Louie.
Louie & Sean are back for another edition of BH Monday.
They welcome trainer Kenny McPeek to the show.
BH's Bob Ehalt joins to chat NY stakes.
Louie & Barry are back with another rendition of SoCal Saturdays!
5 graded stakes await bettors - good luck!
Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Louie on Rabaut & Co.
A huge day at Aqueduct, including an appearance by Rebel's Romance.
Louie is joined by Joaquin Jaime of FanDuel ahead of the five graded stakes at Santa Anita on Saturday.
The City of Hope Mile & Goodwood are both win-and-ins for the Breeder's Cup.
Trainer Brad Cox stops by to chat with the guys.
On his winners this past weekend, his runners upcoming, and we learn about his golf game.
Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card in Southern California.
The Dark Mirage Stakes is the feature.
Track Announcer Jessica Paquette joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They walk through the 3 graded stakes on the Parx Saturday card, including the G1 PA Derby, G1 Cotillion, and G2 Gallant Bob.
Jessica shares some local horses that might upset the applecart.
Steve Kornacki of NBC is back to share his thoughts on the 3YO crop to this point, his favorite moment of the year, and his picks for Saturday at Parx.
Louie & Sean are back with another BH Monday.
The first Derby & Oaks preps are in the books, an Appleby wins the Woodbine Mile, and Frank Angst joins to chat Keeneland sale.
Louie & Barry are back with another SoCal Saturday.
We're back to Cypress, where the EB Johnston is the feature at Los Al.
Kevin Kilroy from Churchill Downs joined Louie ahead of the first Derby & Oaks preps of the year - the Grade 3 Iroquois and Pocahantas.
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Mike Gandolfo & Dan Issel pop by.
Dan and Louie handicap the stakes at Churchill on Saturday, including the Grade 3 Iroquois, a Derby points race.
Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BloodHorse Monday.
They welcome jockey Steve Cauthen to the show. Steve was a breeder on recent stakes winner Big Bear, whose win at KY Downs earned him a spot in the BC. We also ask him about Affirmed, don't worry.
Racing Rachel joins from Horseshoe Indianapolis to preview their state-bred stakes, and their Indiana program.
Anthony Pascale of FanDuel joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They discuss some of the stakes being run today at KD.
The Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante highlights a great card at Del Mar, including 11 total races.
Louie is joined by Matthew DeSantis of NYRABets. They preview a six stakes card at Kentucky Downs.
Louie & Sean are back with another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
Louie & Sean open the show discussing the past weekend's major stakes, including the dramatic Pacific Classic and even wilder JCGC at Saratoga.
Track Announcer Larry Collmus joins from Del Mar.
Adrian Beaumont,
Louie & Barry are back with their weekly look at SoCal racing.
The G1 Pacific Classic is up!
Track Announcer Michael Wrona stopped by and chatted with Louie to close opening day's coverage at KD.
Ken Kirchner, director of wagering development at Kentucky Downs, joined Louie as part of opening day in Franklin.
Louie & Sean are back with episode 30 of BloodHorse Monday.
Owner Griffin Johnson sits down with Sean at Saratoga, and the guys preview Kentucky Downs with Ted Nicholson.
Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday.
Del Mar is this week's track, including the G2 Pat O'Brien.
Full card analysis.
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Louie is joined by Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa.
They preview the all stakes pick 5, which includes the CT Classic.
Louie & Sean are back for another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
Sean visits Emerald Downs, Louie talks Velocity in the Del Mar Oaks, and a look ahead to the Travers.
Trainer Nic Lynch joins to chat about Big Truzz's win in the Ellis Park Derby, and the return to the track for Owen Almighty.
J.D. is back, this time to chat Woodbine and the annual King's Plate, Canada's KY Derby.
He joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. You can tune in at 10:20 every Friday morning for Louie's horse racing guest and segment.
Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday!
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Louie & Sean are back for another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
They welcome Hunter Rankin from Flying Dutchmen, and celebrate Big Truzz's Ellis Park Derby win.
He also announces the plans for Owen Almighty.
Frank Angst joins to discuss the successes at the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga sale.
Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card at Del Mar.
The G2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap is the feature.
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Louie welcomed Joe Kristufek from Ellis Park to ESPN Louisville.
They discuss the Ellis Park Derby card.
Louie leads a handicapping roundtable ahead of Ellis Park Derby Day!
Chase & Barry from the Norotious OTB and Josh Rodriguez from the On The Wrong Lead join.
Louie will be at Ellis on Sunday - say hi!
Track Announcer Jason Beem joined Louie on Rabaut & Co.
More of a chat than a handicapping session.
Louie & Sean are back with three guests:
Barry Irwin of Team Valor joins to celebrate their 200th graded stakes win
Frank Angst joins from BH to discuss the Saratoga sale
and Pat Chapman shared Smarty Jones stories
Barry is back - and he joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview four of the stakes at Saratoga on Whitney Day.
Louie & Barry are back w/ another rendition of SoCal Saturdays. The Grade 1 Hirsch is the feature.
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J.D. Fox (@horsetickets) joins Louie to look at the 7 turf stakes this weekend at Ellis Park.
6 of the races are win-and-ins for the Kentucky Downs meet, and the Grade 3 Pucker Up is Sunday for 3YO fillies.
On this week's edition of BloodHorse Monday, Louie & Sean welcome Gabby Gaudet and Perry Ouzts.
Gabby recently began as Director of Communications at Keeneland.
Perry became North America's leader in all-time mounts over the weekend.
Jockey Tyler Gaffalione joined Louie for his first sit-down interview since coming back from a broken ankle.
On his recovery, being a new dad, and what he learned in this process.
Louie & Barry roll through another Del Mar card.
The G1 Bing Crosby and G2 San Diego Handicap are the features.
Barry joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the Friday and Saturday stakes at Saratoga.
Kaylie Shapiro from NYRA joins Louie to preview the field for the Jim Dandy. Sovereignty towers over the field, which includes 3 other graded stakes winners.
On the 25th edition of BH Monday, Louie & Sean welcome Jon Green from DJ Stable, owners of Sandman.
They also welcome Monmouth Park operator Dennis Drazin, who talks about his plans for Monmouth, and his plans for wagering options in NJ.
Louie is at Monmouth Park for this year's Haskell Stakes!
Louie is joined by his BH Monday co-host Sean Collins and NBC's Steve Kornacki for a preview of the stakes.
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Handicappers Jon Lindo (Thoroughbred L.A.) & Josh Rodriguez (On The Wrong Lead Podcast) join Louie as they cap the card at Del Mar!
The Grade 2 San Clemente is the feature.
Journalism is off to the Haskell!
Louie & Sean sit down with Journalism's owner, Aron Wellman.
They also chat with the man who will call the races - Matt Dinerman.
Trainer Chris Davis & Track Announcer Tony Calo join Louie for an Elis Park-centric edition of the Spotlight.
Louie & Sean take a stab at the "Mid-Season Eclipse Awards," and welcome guest Steve Kornacki from NBC.
All the major categories, and some disagreement amongst the guys in different categories.
Los Alamitos wraps its thoroughbred meet this weekend, and Louie & Barry are back with another full card analysis.
The Grade 2 Great Lady M Stakes features a showdown of Kopion and Sweet Azteca.
Ellis Park opens this week, so Louie welcomed three guests to his ESPN Radio show ahead of the meet.
Kevin Kerstein of Churchill Downs kicks off the hour.
Trainer Dale Romans joins afterward. He shares Ellis Park memories, how he's working on horse safety, and some of his runners this coming weekend.
Trainer John Hancock closes the show, sharing memories of Wayne Lukas and his family's connections to Ellis.
Louie & Sean are back with another episode of BH Monday.
They open with a celebration of the life & career of trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
They then speak with Dan Illman about the recent Laurel Park meet.
Gatewood Bell joins from Keeneland to update on the renovations, and on BC2026 returning to Lexington.
Finally, 'Racing' Rachel McLaughlin from Horseshoe Indianapolis joins to preview Indiana Derby day.
Kevin Kilroy from Churchill Downs popped by to see Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
On a monster sequence at Churchill, Thorpedo Anna, and that great Foster field.
Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturdays.
Los Al is the track, and the Derby the race.
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Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Louie on this week's pod.
They re-visit Belmont at Saratoga, and forecast the top runners from that meeting and their next steps.
They then walk through the all-stakes pick 6 at Churchill on Saturday, including the Grade 1 Stephen Foster.
Louie is joined by BloodHorse's Frank Angst for this week's episode.
Louie & Frank open the show talking about D. Wayne Lukas' sudden retirement from racing.
Brook Smith, owner of Sierra Leone, kicks off the interviews.
They then speak with John Keitt, COO of Breeder's Cup, about future sites.
Thoroughbred Owners of California president Bill Nader joins to discuss the successes of the Santa Anita meet, and the path forward in Southern California.
Louie & Barry sit down to 'cap the early pick 5 at Laurel Park for Sunday, 6/21/25!
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Louie & Barry move their focus to Los Alamitos.
The Bertrando Stakes, a 1 mile race for colts and horses, is the highlight.
Bob Roberts, formerly of the Cleveland Plain-Dealer, joins Louie for their annual Ohio Derby chat.
On the namesake stakes, and some picks in the late double.
Louie & Sean are back with BloodHorse Monday ep. 20!
They regroup after the Triple Crown by discussing the Breeder's Cup divisions, and hear from the sales at OBS.
They close with a discussion of the Grade 2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill, and the Grade 3 Ohio Derby at Thistledown.
Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Monmouth Park, joined Louie on ESPN680 to preview the late sequence on Saturday.
Louie & Barry are back with another rendition of SoCal Saturdays!
The Grade 3 Daytona anchors the Santa Anita Saturday card.
Full card analysis!
Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BH Monday.
They react to Sovereignty's win in the Belmont, and look forward to the Summer Derby season.
Frank Angst joins to talk NYRA's safety decisions, as well.
Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday.
The Grade 3 Summer Oaks is the feature.
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It's time for our annual Belmont preview!
This year, Louie is joined by Barry Spears, Chase Sessom, and Josh Rodriguez as they handicap their way through the pick 6.
Everything from the Met Mile to the Belmont. Good luck this weekend!
On a special edition of the KY Racing Spotlight, Louie welcomes Baley Hare to the show. Baley will serve as the new Racing Secretary at Ellis Park.
Louie opens talking about Mystik Dan and our love of Derby winners, asks Baley about his priorities at Ellis, and closes with a quick discussion of the G3 Matt Winn field.
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The guys are back - and they're talking with two different Derby winners!
They open talking with Junior Alvarado, who will ride Sovereignty in the Belmont Stakes. He recounts his Derby ride, talks about not going to Baltimore, and how he does consider Journalism to be a rival.
They are joined by Frank Angst, who gives the stats for horses running on 3 and 5 weeks rest, repectively.
Finally, Lance Gasaway, owner of Mystik Dan, joins to celebrate Dan's return to the winner's circle at Churchill.
FanDuel's Anthony Pascale joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.They walk through the late sequence at Churchill on Saturday, which offers four graded stakes to bettors.
Kevin Kilroy from Churchill joins Louie to preview the late sequence on Ste[hen Foster Preview Day.
Louie & Sean are back for another rendition of BH Monday.
They speak w/ Robert Clay, breeder and owner of Baeza.
Joe Perez joins the show, and gives us updates on the FT Sale at Timonium.
And the guys remember Christophe Clement & Larry Demeritte, who both passed this week.
A special edition of the KY Racing Spotlight - and my guest is my friend and colleague Sean Collins from BloodHorse.
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Louie & Barry are back with another SoCal Saturday.
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Track Announcer Matt Dinerman (Oaklawn, Monmouth) joined Louie on the Happy Hour.
The Triple Crown to this point, his year at Oaklawn, a look ahead to the Monmouth summer season, and the Cliff Hanger Stakes.
Louie & Sean are back with another rendition of BH Monday.
Hear from Umberto Rispoli, owner Aron Wellman, and trainer Michael McCarthy as they discuss Journalism's incredible rally in the Preakness.
Louis & Sean are back with another rendition of BloodHorse Monday.
They sit down with Trainer D Wayne Lukas, who will send American Promise to the Preakness.
They also visit with BloodHorse's Frank Angst, and Horseshoe Indianapolis' Rachel McLaughlin.
Louie & Barry are back for another rendition of SoCal Saturdays.
Full card analysis here, including the Siren Lure Stakes.
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Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Louie to preview the late sequence at Aqueduct on Saturday.
The first part of the episode was lost in a tech error, but the handicapping here is intact.
Their longshots, most likely winners, and a look at the most likely runners in the Belmont out of the Peter Pan.
KY Derby 151 is in the books - and Louie & Sean talk with all the connections of Sovereignty.
They talk with Frank Angst about the rest of the Triple Crown.
A small Preakness preview, and some love for Good Cheer.
A Special SoCal Saturday - as the Notorious OTB guys sit in for a Derby-laden Louie!
Join The Wolf of Oaklawn and our guy Barry Spears as they cap the card at Santa Anita, including the G2 Whittingham.
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NBC's Steve Kornacki stopped by the set to chat with Louie & Kali.
His time with D Wayne Lukas, and his Oaks & Derby predictions.
Kenny Rice of NBC joined Louie & Kali at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Oaks.
Dan Issel stories, some Derby history, and some picks.
A special edition of the KY Racing Spotlight!
Louie is live at Churchill Downs on Oaks Day for a weekend preview.
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Brian Nadeau of Gulfstream Park joined Louie & Kali on ESPN Louisville.
They discuss the Florida Derby shippers, Brian's thoughts on the Friday and Saturday stakes, and his approach to big days.
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Louie, Sean, and Kali do their best to get you ready for Kentucky Derby 151!
Hear from Umberto Rispoli, who will be aboard favorite Journalism on Saturday.
You'll also hear from other owners, trainers, and connections of half of the Derby field. We got you covered!
It's our annual Kentucky Derby Seminar!
Louie is joined this year by Kali Francois, from the Maryland Jockey Club and KY Downs.
They go through the major stakes races on Oaks Friday and Derby Saturday.
Legion Bloodstock stopped by the ESPN Louisville tent today!
They'll have Drexel Hill in the Oaks, a year after having Honor Marie in the Derby last year.
On their process, their history, and what they hope to do moving forward.
Eric Hamelback, CEO of the National HBPA, joined Louie & Kali at Churchill Downs.
A longer interview, they talk about some of the issues in horse racing, and initiatives within thoroughbred racing.
John Cherwa (LA Times) and Ron Flatter (Horse Racing Nation) joined Louie to open his show on Tuesday.
They joined Louie on ESPN Louisville, live at Churchill Downs.
It’s time for our annual Derby Draft!
This year our special guest is Bobby Flay, Chef Extraordinaire and horse owner!
Track announcer Travis Stone - the man who will call the Derby - also joins the show.
Kali & Louie complete the panel. Each panelist makes 5 picks, and gives their rationale for each.
Happy Derby Draft!
Louie & Sean are back with another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
The guys open with jockey Mike Smith, who will be aboard Rodriguez in Kentucky Derby 151.
Then, hear from trainers Bill Mott, Brad Cox, Brendan Walsh, Steve Asmussen, and Whit Beckman as their horses gear up for the Derby.
The guys then talk with Frank Angst and put a wrap on the OBS April sale.
They close with a look at potential Preakness starters out of both the Tesio and Bathhouse Stakes.
Time for another rendition of SoCal Saturday!
The boys are back after the SoCal break to cap another SA card.
The G2 Santa Maria is the feature.
Johnny P @theyreoff joined Louie on Rabaut & Co.
They previewed the stakes at Laurel Park for Tesio Day, and revisited their trip to the Wood Memorial.
Our Road to Pimlico Series concludes today - as we get you ready for Tesio Day at Laurel Park!
Five stakes on the card - and Dan Illman and Kali Francois supply their best opinions about the card.
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A busy show this week!
Louie & Sean talk through a delayed Blue Grass Stakes, and look back at the good runs in the Fukuryu (Luxor Cafe) and UAE Derby (Admire Daytona).
Kate Hunter, a liaison for American racing interests in Japan, joined from outside the quarantine barn at Churchill Downs to share the process of getting a Japanese horse to the Derby starting gate.
BH's Olivia Newman reports from the OBS Sales.
Frank Angst joins for his Dollars & Cents segment.
The guys close with a discussion on the road to the Preakness.
Barry Spears joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They walked through their trip to Aqueduct for the Wood, and their top Derby 151 contenders.
Louie & Barry then capped the late pick 3 at Keeneland on Saturday, including the G1 Jenny Wiley and G3 Lexington.
Louie sits down with JD Fox to talk about all things horse racing. Louie and JD give their picks for the racing this weekend at Keeneland.
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Louie & Sean are back at it with another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
They recap the weekend's Derby 151 preps, including Louie's trip to Aqueduct.
Trainer Mark Casse joined Sean at Keeneland, and updated him on Derby contender Sandman, along with his work in Florida against the decoupling legislation.
BH Sales Editor Olivia Newman joins from Ocala ahead of the OBS 2YO In Training Sale.
The guys close with a preview of Tuesday's Blue Grass Stakes.
Louie sits down with Barry "Sniper" Spears and John Piassek to talk about all things New York horse racing. Louie, Barry, & John give their picks for all the graded stakes including the 100th Wood Memorial.
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Louie & Barry are back for their weekly walk through the Santa Anita card.
Plenty of longshot chances, and an in-depth look at SA Derby, and some thoughts on the pools.
Steve Kornacki of NBC joins ahead of the 100th running of the Wood Memorial.
Louie celebrates Steve's new gigs at NBC, the guys give their Derby favorites to this point, and look ahead to the Santa Anita Derby.
They then handicap the late stakes on the AQU card for Saturday, including the Wood & Gazelle, win-and-ins for the Derby and Oaks.
The Happy Hour will be onsite for the Wood - come say hi!
Louie & Sean are back for their weekly BloodHorse Monday episode.
They sit down with David Fiske, Racing Manager for Winchell Thoroughbreds. They walk through the plans of Tiztastic, the winner of the Louisiana Derby, and reminisce about Gun Runner.
Frank Angst joins to talk about BloodHorse's new agreement with ThoroGraph, which will offer free analysis to horseplayers.
Louie & Sean close with a look ahead to the Wood, Blue Grass, and Santa Anita Derby.
Louie welcomes Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets to discuss their top Derby contenders. Brian Nadeau of Gulfstream Park closes the show.
Brian Nadeau, morning line maker at Gulfstream Park, joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They talk through the Fla Derby field, and check out the other stakes on the card.
Louie & Barry are back for their weekly look at the Santa Anita card.
Two Grade 3s on the card - one on the dirt, & one on turf. A fun card all around!
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Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Oaklawn Park, joined Louie for a preview of the last 3 stakes on Arkansas Derby day.
A chat about the field, and Matt's take on jockey switches.
On this week's edition of BloodHorse Monday, Louie & Sean are joined by trainer Brad Cox. He outlines the plans for numerous horses, including Ruby winner Final Gambit & FG Oaks winner Good Cheer.
He also outlines the plans for John Hancock & Instant Replay, who are both likely to just miss on Derby points.
They then talk with Frank Angst about the April magazine, and get updates on the positive steps in horse safety.
They close the episode with previews of the Arkansas and Florida Derbies.
Louie is live at Turfway Park for a preview of the 100 point Jeff Ruby Steaks. The winner here will gain a starting spot in Kentucky Derby 151.
Louie & Barry are back for another edition of SoCal Saturday!
The Grade 3 San Luis Rey is the feature, in race 7.
9 races, some likeable longshots. Good luck this weekend!
Our friends from Maryland - Dan Illman & Kali Francois - joined Louie for their monthly visit ahead of Laurel Park Saturday Stakes.
This week features the 1 mile Beyond the Wire Stakes for 3YO fillies, and the Private Terms for 3YOs.
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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the seventh episode of BloodHorse Monday.
We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps: the Virginia Derby won by American Promise and Virginia Oaks won by Fondly.
Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing president Hunter Rankin joins to discuss Tampa Bay Derby winner Owen Almighty and shares whether the colt will point to the Kentucky Derby or Pat Day Mile.
During the Dollars and Sense segment presented by Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, BloodHorse Editorial Director Frank Angst recaps the OBS March Sale and discusses the benefits to Oaklawn Park's on-site show payouts.
We preview the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby, next up on the Kentucky Derby trail.
Louie & Barry are back with SoCal Saturday - and the feature this week is the 10 furlong Grade 3 Santa Ana stakes for older female horses.
The guys walk through the entire card, including a number of longshots.
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Friend-of-the-show John Cherwa joined Louie for this week's episode.
Amongst the topics are John's two-part series on future funding options for California racing, the Derby Trail through Santa Anita, and covering the Daytona 500.
Louie & Sean are back for another episode of BH Monday.
They review the Tampa Bay Derby: can Owen Almighty get the 10F? Who impressed more, Chancer or Hill Road?
Michael Banahan joins from Godolphin, and discusses the Derby Trail plans for Sovereignty, Poster, and East Avenue.
BH Sales Editor Olivia Newman stops by with an interview from the OBS Sales.
Louie & Sean close the show previewing the runners in the inaugural Virginia Derby.
Louie & Barry preview the entire Santa Anita card for Saturday, March 8. The Grade 1 Beholder Mile is the feature.
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Louie sits down with Barry & Chase of the Notorious OTB podcast to talk about all things horse racing. Louie, Barry, & Chase give their picks for Tampa Bay Derby Weekend.
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Louie & Sean open talking about the 3 Derby preps from the past weekend: who had the best performance?
Louie & Sean then welcome Aaron Haberman to the show. Aaron owns California Burrito, & shares his experience having a horse on the Derby trail.
Editor Frank Angst talks with Tod Wojciechowski of OBS. They discuss the upcoming sale, and why buying a 2-year-old is more likely to prove fruitful for owners.
Louie sits down with Matthew DeSantis to talk all things horse racing. Louie & Matt give their picks for 7 races including The Gotham.
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Louie Rabaut & Sean Collins host another edition of BloodHorse Monday.
They review the Derby and Oaks preps from the previous weekend, welcome Aron Wellman from Eclipse TB Partners, and talk with Frank Angst about the Stallion of the Week.
The guys close with a look ahead to the week's three Derby preps.
Louie & Barry walk through Saturday's Santa Anita card.
Race 3 is the Wishing Well, a 6F turf sprint stakes.
The guys close with a look at a couple turf races at Gulfstream, which make up part of the cross-country pick 5.
Louie sits down with Dan Illman & Kali Francois to talk about the races and the upcoming Road to Pimlico. Louie, Kali & Dan give their picks for the races this weekend.
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Louie & Sean sit down for yet another episode of BloodHorse Monday.
They recap the preps from the past weekend, both at FGNOL A & at Sunland.
Sean interviews Elliot Walden of WinStar Farm.
Eric Mitchell from BloodHorse stops by to chat freshmen stallions.
They close with a preview of the Rebel & Battaglia.
Louie & Barry Spears walk through the entire Santa Anita card.
The Grade 3 Palos Verdes is the feature in Race 7.
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Joe Kristufek from FGNOLA joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss the late sequence at Fair Grounds on Risen Star Saturday.
Louie & Producer Zach talk about the races from the last week. Louie gives his picks for Risen Star day at Fairgrounds.
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Louie Rabaut & Sean Collins host Episode 2 of BloodHorse Monday.
Guests this week are Trainer Ian Wilkes and Owner Clay Whitham, the connections for Burnham Square. His next steps, and how the Whithams run their homebred program.
BH Editor Frank Angst joins with this Stallion of the Week.
Louie & Sean close with a look forward to the 50 point races at FGNOLA.
Jason Beem (@BeemieAwards) joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the stakes on the Sam F Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs.
Louie sits down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears to talk about this year's Derby and Oaks contenders. Louie and Barry give their picks for the races at Tampa Bay this weekend.
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Louie & Sean Collins sit below the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs just three months from the Run for the Roses!
They review the Derby preps from the past weekend, talk with Trainer Ron Moquett about his Derby contender Speed King, and BH Editor Frank Angst about his upcoming work.
Trainer Tommy Drury joins to chat with Louie on Spotlight.
His barn, how he got into the sport, and his many superstitions.
Louie & Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets handicapped the three Derby preps, as well.
Matthew DeSantis joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview the 3 Derby 151 preps on 2/1/25.
Louie sits down with Jon Lindo to talk about California racing. Louie and Jon give their picks for the Robert B Lewis weekend.
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Louie sits down with Dan Illman and Kali Francois to talk about last week's races. Louie, Dan, and Kali give their picks for the races leading up to The Spectacular Bid.
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Louie's guests are Eric Hamelback, President of the National HBPA, and Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets.
Joe Kristufek (@JoeyDaKRacing) joined Louie for this week's episode.
They talk about FGNOLA, the Silverbulletday, and play a spirited game of "Ambrosia or Hemlock."
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Jockey Irving Moncada joined Louie on the KY Racing Spotlight to discuss his first-ever stakes win. They speak about Irving's start in horse racing, his major influences, and how he preps for races.
All of our Spotlight episodes are presented by the KY HBPA.
Louie sits down with Jason Beem, track announcer and podcaster, to talk about the upcoming racing season. Louie and Jason give their picks for Pasco, Gasparilla, & Wayward Lass races this weekend (Sponsored by AMWAGER).
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Brook Smith, part owner of Sierra Leone, joined Louie on the Kentucky Racing Spotlight.
They talk the year that was, SL's plans moving forward, and why philanthropy in the sport matters so much to Brook.
Track Announcer Matt Dinerman (@3coltshandicap) joined Louie on @ESPN680 to discuss the weekend's Derby prep at Oaklawn, the Smarty Jones.
Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) joined Louie to compare Eclipse Award ballots.
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Matthew DeSantis (@FailedToMenace) joined Louie on the KY Racing Spotlight to share his thoughts on the racing year that was 2024.
The Happy Hour kicks off the Road to Pimlico w/ Dan Illman of the Maryland Jockey Club, and John Piassek of Yonkers Raceway.
They walk through Saturday's late pick 4 at Laurel Park, and reminisce on "Old Pimlico."
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John Cherwa of the L.A. Times joined Louie to discuss John's piece about the canceling of NorCal's spring meet. They then discuss the happenings at Santa Anita, and the challenges going forward in CA Racing.
Brian Nadeau of Gulfstream Park joined Louie on ESPN Louisville. They discussed the late Pick 4 sequence at GP on Saturday, including four stakes.
Louie sits down with David Levitch (@paddock_prince) to talk about the coming year of racing. Louie and David give their picks for the races this weekend.
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Louie sits down with Jon Lindo from Thoroughbred L.A. to talk about SoCal racing and the Los Alamos Futurity this weekend.
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Track Announcer Tony Calo joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the 4 stakes at Turfway on 12/14/24.
Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to discuss Saturday's Cigar Mile card.
Louie sits down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the Cigar Mile & Remsen.
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In this pre-Thanksgiving episode, Louie sits down with Dan Illman to talk about the upcoming racing season and the 150th Clark. Louie & Dan give their picks for the races this weekend.
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Tony Calo from Churchill Downs joined Louie on Rabaut 7 Co. on ESPN Louisville to discuss the late card at Churchill Downs.
Louie sits down with Racing Rachel McLaughlin to talk about the next season of horse racing. Louie gives his picks for the Chilukki & Commonwealth Turf at Churchill Downs.
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Friend of the show Barry Spears (@urbnhandicapper) joins to walk through the pick 6 on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Louie sits down with Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone to talk about the Breeder's Cup and the upcoming 2025 horse racing season. Louie gives his picks for the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs.
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Louie is live at Breeders' Cup '24!
He was joined by Sean Collins of Bloodhorse, and Danny Brewer of WGNS Nashville to preview the BC Classic.
Storylines, Classic contenders, and some upset plays.
Louie sits down with a rotating crew of guests who give their picks for the 2024 Breeder's Cup Saturday.
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Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie to discuss the dirt races this coming weekend at Breeders' Cup. Some capping, some praise for the Japanese program, and a few longer shots that might spice up exactas and tris.
Louie sits down with James Welch to talk about all of the turf races at Breeder's Cup next weekend.
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Louie sits down with Barry "The Urban Handicapper" Spears to talk about Breeders Cup. Louie gives his picks for the races this weekend at Keeneland and Churchill Downs.
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Ellis Starr (@ubercapper) joined Louie on this week's edition of the show. A look ahead to a couple Breeders' Cup probables, and the late sequence at Keeneland on Saturday.
Track Announcer Dave Rodman (@DaveRodman) joined Louie on ESPN Louisville ahead of the 2024 Maryland Million.
His price play, and some looks around the card.
Louie sits down with Kali Francois, Dan Illman, and Jon Piassek to talk about all things Maryland racing. They all give their picks for this weekend's Maryland Million Day.
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Trainer Brad Cox joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. Ron Flatter of Horse Racing Nation sits in on the interview, too.
Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel joined Louie on today's episode of the Happy Hour. Dan and Louie walk through the weekend's stakes, easily the best weekend of racing at Kee all year.
Tony Calo from Churchill Downs joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They look ahead to a couple sloppy stakes at CD, both wins-and-in for the Breeders' Cup.
Jon Lindo of Thoroughbred L.A. stops by to walk through the inaugural California Crown card.
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John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joins from the LA Times to preview the fall meeting at Santa Anita. If the Cali Crown is here to stay, purse updates, and how to improve this podcast.
Parx Track Announcer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
Her top selections on Parx's big day, her career arc, and her plans post-Derby.
Pennsylvania native Matthew DeSantis joined Louie for a walk through the late card on PA Derby day.
Next, Thorpedo Anna, and a muddled 3YO class.
Matthew DeSantis joined Louie on @ESPN680 to discuss the Iroquois and Pocahontas Stakes, the starts of the Roads to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
Louie sits down with Dan Illman of DRF fame to talk about this year's horses and the upcoming Kentucky Derby trail. Louie gives his picks for the Iroquois and Pocahontas this weekend.
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Louie and Mike sit down with a cavalcade of celebrities from the show as we wish Mike all the best on his last show!
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Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the current 3 year old class. Louie gives his picks for Traverse Day at Saratoga.
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Charles Town Track Announcer Paul Espinosa joined Louie for a preview of the Charles Town Classic card. It'll be run Friday, August 23.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew Desantis from NYRA Bets. Louie gives his picks for Alabama Day at Saratoga and the King's Plate at Woodbine.
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Louie (@RadioLouie) welcome Trainer Bret Calhoun to the KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN Louisville.
Sean Collins (@apharoah12) from Bloodhorse & Mike Rennie (@RennieTime) of HRX join Louie to discuss the Pick 6 at Ellis on Sunday. 6 races, all on dirt, 2 for 2YOS, 2 for 3YOs, 2 for older horses - and the return of Saudi Crown.
Louie sits down with Dan Illman to discuss the Whitney and last week's races. Louie & Dan give their picks for the Arlington Million & Four Star Dave.
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Louie Rabaut hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for 8/2/24.
Eric Hamelback - President of the National HBPA - is his guest.
Louie sits down with Matt Desantis from NYRA Bets to talk horses and all things Whitney Day.
Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) and Barry Spears (@urbnhandicapper) join Louie to preview the two-day Ellis Park - KY Downs preview.
Barry & Louie give their top plays, and ideas on how to play the cards.
Trainer Rusty Arnold joined Louie on ESPN680. He chats KY Downs Preview weekend at Ellis Park, and his filly Red Carpet Ready.
Louie & Mike sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about this years crop of horses. Louie gives his picks for Whitney Day at Saratoga.
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Louie hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for July 26, 2024.
Trainer Wayne Catalano joins to discuss his 3,000th training win, and Danny Brewer joins to handicap the weekend's big races.
Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. ahead of the Bing Crosby card at Del Mar.
In another "Mike"-less edition, Louie and Producer Zach welcome Scott Shapiro (scottshap34@) to the show. They preview the G2 Jim Dandy & G1 Bing Crosby.
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Happy Hour Live from Monmouth for the Haskell
Louis travels to Monmouth Park and is joined by Sean Collins from Bloodhorse to cover the Haskell Stakes. Mike is running the show from the studio. Sponsored by Stockton Mortgage & Dettman Law
Louie and Mike sit down with John Piassek to review last week's races. Louie gives his picks for the Haskell Day at Monmouth.
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Louie sits down with trainers Chris Davis and Doug Cowans to discuss their recent stakes wins, and plans for the summer.
Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman to talk about upcoming races. Louie & Dan give their picks for this weekend.
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Louie sits down with Kaitlin Free to talk about Stephen Foster Day and her illustrious career. Louie and Kaitlin give their picks for the races at Churchill Downs this weekend.
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Trainer Brad Cox joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to discuss Catching Freedom's return in the G3 Ohio Derby.
He also talks Idiomatic, First Mission, and his summer plans for several horses.
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Bob Roberts, turf writer from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They discuss various topics, including the 2024 Grade 3 Ohio Derby.
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Louie sits down with Barry Spears (@urbanhandicapper) and Mike Rennie to talk about the Ohio Derby. Louie gives his picks for this weekend.
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Matt Dinerman joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville ahead of Haskell Preview Day.
Matt also shares his thoughts on the closing of Golden Gate Fields.
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Louie sits down with Steve Kornacki to discuss the Belmont results and preview the upcoming Haskell. Louie and Steve give their picks for the races this weekend at Monmouth.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew DeSantis from NYRA Bets to talk about the Belmont Stakes. Louie, Mike and Matt give a Bel-YEAH or Bel-NAW for all of the horses running in the Belmont.
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Sean Collins from Bloodhorse joins Big Mike while Louis is galavanting in Italy
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Jaime Torres joins the Happy Hour fresh off winning Preakness 149 aboard Seize the Grey
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Mike & Louie preview the Preakness with John Piassek (@theyreoff). The show was live from Pimlico.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Scott Wykoff & Dave Rodman to talk Road to the Preakness and Black-eyed Susan. Louie gives his picks for the races this weekend.
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Lance Gasaway joined Louie from Arkansas to update everyone on Mystik Dan.
He shares the road to the Derby, the feeling of winning it, and Mystik Dan's future plans.
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Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. Thoughts about a great weekend of racing.
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The guys wrap up their preview with one final prediction for the big race.
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Mike & Louie have a few guests during hour 2 ahead of Kentucky Derby 150.
-EJ Clark
-Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell
-Dr. Chet Mays
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Mike & Louie talk Kentucky Derby 150, and welcome Hall of Famer Dan Issel to the show.
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Issel made his triumphant return to the show.
He gave his thoughts on all the races, and walked through the Derby field with the guys.
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Dan Illman of DRF fame joined the guys to discuss Oaks and Derby Days.
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Mike and Louie wrap up the show with their predictions for Oaks day.
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Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150.
Dan Illman from DRF joined during this hour to discuss his favorites on both Friday and Saturday.
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Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150.
This is hour one of that show.
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Louie and Mike hang out at the Blind Squirrel to give you of the explanation and handicapping advice that you need to have your best Derby ever!
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Kate Hunter (@KeibaKate) joined Louie and Mike to chat about her role with the Japanese starters in the Derby: 10 T O Password and 11 Forever Young.
This is quite the clip. Kate's passion shines through.
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Trainer Danny Gargan joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to talk his two Derby starters: 1 Dornoch and 20 Society Man.
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Louie & Mike get together with a star studded cast including Steve Kornacki, Travis Stone, Kaitlin Free for the Kentucky Derby 150 Draft! See all of the picks and debauchery!Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use the code HORSERACING at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and FREE shipping.
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Horse owner Brook Smith joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. He talks ownership, having great hair, and what it's like having a serious Derby contender.
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John Cherwa of the L.A. Times joined Louie on ESPN 680 to discuss the ongoing litigation between the Zedan team and CDI. As of now, Muth will not run in the KY Derby.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Dan Illman, and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing. They all give their picks for Tesio Day this weekend.
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Louie sits down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about last week's races and this weekend's races at Keeneland. Louie & Dan give their picks for this weekend.
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Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN 680. They chat Wood Memorial, Gazelle, and the cross-country Pick 3.
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Louie & Mike sit down with David "The Paddock Prince" Levitch to discuss the current Derby and Oaks rankings. Louie gives his picks for the weekend at Keeneland.
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John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joins Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville from the L.A. Times.
Louie and John discuss Amr Zedan's lawsuit in Jefferson County Court in an attempt to run in Derby 150.
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Brian Nadeau joins our Louie Rabaut on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They preview the late pick 4 at Gulfstream Park for Fla Derby Day 2024.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Oaklawn, to talk about the Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Derby. Louie gives his picks for the Arkansas Derby and the Florida Derby.
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Jockey Jose Ortiz joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview his trip to Turfway for the Jeff Ruby Steaks Card.
-on moving his tack to Keeneland and Churchill
-riding synthetic
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview the Louisiana Derby Card.
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Mike Gandolfo is joined by Dan Illman from the DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association to discuss Private Terms Stakes day at Laurel Park.
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Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) interviews Jockey Tyler Gaffalione, gives his top Derby contenders, and a pick for the Queen Stakes at Turfway Park.
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Mike & Louie recap the Oaks & Derby fields as we look towards the 100-point races
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Louie sits down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears and talks about Derby Preps and the upcoming Tampa Bay Derby weekend. Louie and Barry gives their picks.
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Louie previews a busy week of Derby preps.
Keith Asmussen joins to talk his ride in the Honeybee
Brad Cox joins to discuss his Derby contenders
Kaitlin Free closes the hour with some handicapping
Presented by the KY HBPA.
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Louie and Mike sit down with Brian Nadeau to talk about the upcoming Derby and Oaks Preps. Louie and Brian give their picks for the Fountain of Youth day.
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Louie Rabaut walks through yet another edition of the Kentucky Racing Spotlight.
-Louie opens the show talking Derby trail, Oaks Trail
-Trainer John Ennis joins in the 2nd segment
-David Levitch handicaps the Rebel & Honeybee to close the show
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Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Illman, John Piassek, and surprise guest Scott Wykoff, the voice of WBAL Baltimore to talk about the road to Preakness. Louie gives his picks for this weekend.
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Louie hosts the weekly edition of KY Racing Spotlight. Fred Cowgill of WLKY TV joins, and discusses his nearly four decades of covering races in the Commonwealth.
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Steve Kornacki joins to chat the Derby 150 Trail, and the Pick 6 at FGNOLA.
Louie Rabaut hosts.
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Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts the Inaugural episode of KY Racing Spotlight, a show centered on KY Racing.
Louie reviews Derby150 preps, talks with HOFer Dan Issel about horse ownership, and visits with Kaitlin Free ahead of the Valdale Stakes at Turfway on 2/10.
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Louie & Producer Zach sit down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears to talk about all of this week's races. Louie & Barry talk about all of the races at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Brian Nadeau (@Brian_J_Nadeau) joins to talk the late sequence at Gulfstream, the Fla road to the Derby, and the importance of Pegasus Weekend.
Mike Gandolfo (@BigMikeGandolfo) hosts & Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) joins.
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Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing, the Road to the Preakness, and the Pegasus. They all give their picks for the Pegasus weekend.
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John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss the Zedan Camp's decision to drop their lawsuit over the DQ of Medina Spirit in the KY Derby.
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins our guy Louie (@RadioLouie) for a look at the late Pick 5 sequence at FGNOLA. This segment was recorded on ESPN Louisville.
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Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) looks back at the Pasco and Busanda, then looks ahead to the Lecomte card at Fair Grounds.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Matthew Desantis (@FailedToMenace) joined our Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
Top 3YOs, the Wood Memorial path to the Derby, and a look at the Oaks Prep Busanda Stakes.
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Louie (@RadioLouie) checks in on last week’s 3YO action, and looks forward to the Busanda (AQU), and stakes at Tampa.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louie reviews his Eclipse Awards voting ballot with Zach. Louie gives his picks for his fake Derby p[repos.
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Friends of the show Dan Illman (@DRF_DanIllman) & John Piassek (@theyreoff) join to preview the Heft Stakes at Laurel Park. The guys walk through the late pick 4 and offer their opinions on horse of the year for 2023.
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Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) joins to discuss his Eclipse Awards voting.
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Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) joins, and our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts.
Takeaways from the Symposium on Racing, the reasons behind the NTA, and what it's like to work with Mike Repole.
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Louie & Zach sit down to talk about Nothing like You winning and California racing. Louie gives his picks for Los Alamitos this weekend.
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Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the races from the past week. Later, he talks to Matt Dinnerman, the announcer from Oaklawn.
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Our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) sits down with Louisville Media Legend Fred Cowgill to talk the ponies. A look at the two biggest Derby 150 preps to date, and a look ahead to the late pick 4 at Aqueduct.
Remsen / KY Derby Prep
Demoiselle / KY Oaks Prep
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Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about last week's races. Louie gives his picks for this weekend at Churchill Downs.
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In a Mike-less episode, Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the 2023 Breeder's Cup experience. Louie gives his picks for this weekend.
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Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Issel and Kevin Kilroy to talk about the races on Breeder's Cup Saturday.
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Kevin Kilroy joins Mike & Louis for Breeders Cup coverage
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Recorded live in front of an audience at Chef’s Cut in Louisville. Louie and Mike talk about the Breeders Cup card and take questions from the crowd. Presented by Chef’s Cut, Single Barrel Cigars, & Dr. Chet Mays --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louie sits down with Jon Lindo to talk about all of the West Coast horses in Breeder's Cup races.
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James Welsh @jwracingdotcom joins Louie & Mike to talk about the European shooters in the turf races for Breeders Cup
Horse Racing Happy Hour @horsehappyhour
Hosted by Mike Gandolfo @BigMikeGandolfo & Louie Rabaut @RadioLouie
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Louie and Mike sit down to talk about the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Friday races. Louie gives his picks for Keeneland this weekend.
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Louie & Mike sit down to talk Breeder's Cup Saturday Dirt Preview. Louie gives his picks for this weekend's races.
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TK Kuegler (@tkkuegler) joins Issel & Louie to chat all things Maryland Million 2023.
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Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk Maryland Million and Breeder's Cup. Louie, Dan, and John give their picks for Maryland Million Day.
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) & Jon Lindo (@JonLindo60) join to preview graded stakes at Keeneland and Santa Anita. 2YO season is upon us!
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Horse Racing Happy Hour
Show Sheet 10/5/23
Major Races: Opening Weekend at Keeneland
Host: Mike Gandolfo
Host: Louie Rabaut
Guest: Barry Spears
Producer: Zach Zayner
First Segment - Replays
Zozos wins the Ack Ack Stakes at CD
Cody’s Wish wins the Vosburgh, qualifies for BC
Second Segment - Horse Racing 101
Third Segment - Handicapping
Keeneland Opening Weekend
Friday
P4R7G2 Phoenix. 6F, dirt. 3+up. $350k.
P3R8G2 Jessamine. 1 1/16 M, turf. 2YOF. $350k..
DDR9G1 Alcibiades. 1 1/16 M, dirt. 2YOF. $600k.
Saturday
P5R6G2 Woodford. 5 ½ F, turf. 3+up. $350k.
P4R7G2 TCA. 6F, dirt. F&M, 3+up. $350k
P3R8G1 First Lady. 1M, turf. F&M 3+up. $750k.
R9G1 Breeders Futurity. 1 1/16 M, dirt. 2YO. $600k.
R10G1 Turf Mile. 1M, turf. 3+up. $1M.
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The L.A. Times’ John Cherwa joins to chat the state of SoCal racing. The guys get into a Breeder’s Cup preview as they go.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louie & Mike sit down with Matt Dinerman to talk about his move to call races at Oaklawn in Arkansas. Louie gives his picks for Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A.
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joined Issel & Louie to preview the PA Derby card.
He's presented by MarylandMillion.com.
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Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the Cotillon and Pennsylvania Derby. Louie gives his picks for Parx PA this weekend. Check out all of our coverage at 1stgensports.com and goldbookbets.com
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Horse Racing Happy Hour
Show Sheet 9/14/23
Major Races: Iroquois (Derby), Pocahontas (Oaks) at Churchill Downs
Host: Mike Gandolfo
Host: Louie Rabaut
Producer: Zach Zayner
First Segment - Replays
G2 Turf Cup at Kentucky Downs
Second Segment - HISA rules on Churchill Surface
HISA: No Single Explanation for Churchill Fatalities - BloodHorse
Third Segment - Churchill Downs Handicapping
P6R6The Open Mind. 6F, dirt. F&M 3+up. $300k.
P5R7G3 Pocahantas. 1M, dirt. 2YOF. $300k.
P3R9G3 Iroquois. 1M, dirt. 2YO. $300k.
DDR10G3 Locust Grove. 1 1/16M, dirt. F&M 3+up. $400k.
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Louie & Zach take a look at the races from the last week. Louie gives his picks for the Breeder's Cup Win & In at Kentucky Downs.
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Mike & Louie discuss Arcangelo’s impressive win in the Travers as well as give a preview of the 5 stakes at Del Mar --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Trainer Brad Cox joins Issel & Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview his runners in at Saratoga on Travers day: Verifying in the Jerkens and Matareya in the Ballerina.
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Louie sits down with Dan Issel to talk Travers and ask him about horse ownership. Louie gives his picks for the Travers weekend.
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Louie (@RadioLouie) hosts Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) and Jon Lindo (@JonLindo60) ahead of 3YO filly stakes at Saratoga and Del Mar.
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Louis and Mike sit down to talk about the races from this week. Louis gives his thoughts on the G1 Alabama, G2 Lake Placid (Saratoga) & G1 Del Mar Oaks.
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Kevin Kilroy @TrustYourLuck joins Issel & Louie to chat all things Colonial and Ellis ahead of their big stakes days.
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Louis and Mike sit down with Scott Issel and Barry "The Sniper" Spears to discuss big wins and what's coming in horse racing. Louis talks through his picks for Arlington Million (CNL) & Fourstardave (NYRA).
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins Dan & Louie in his usual spot on Friday. They focus on KY Downs Preview Day at Ellis Park, with three turf races ahead of next month's meet at KY Downs.
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Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts a solo effort tonight. Irad and the Dandy, plus three G1s at Saratoga.
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Louie and Mike talk with John Piassek and Dan Illman about Maryland racing. Louie gives his picks for the Bing Crosby and Jim Dandy. Check out all of our coverage at 1stgensports.com!
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Louie Rabaut, Dan Issel, & Kevin Kilroy preview the Haskell, CCA Oaks, & the Jeff Hall Memorial.
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Louie sits down TK Kuegler from Wasabi Stables and Brian Skirka from Monmouth Park. Louie gives his picks for the United Nations and the Haskell.
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Kevin Kilroy @TrustYourLuck joins to preview Saturday's stakes at Saratoga.
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Host: Mike Gandolfo
Host: Louie Rabaut
Producer: Zach Zayner
First Segment - Indiana Derby Saturday Recap
Verifying holds on to win G3 Indiana Derby
REPLAY CHART
Defining Purpose dominate G3 Indiana Oaks
REPLAY CHART
Second Segment - Horse Racing 101 pres by Maryland Thoroughbred Horse Breeders
Takeout rates: what they are, how they work, why the exist
NYRA Wagering Info | NYRA
Third Segment - Saratoga Handicapping
P5 R4 Grade 1 Diana Stakes. 1 ⅛ M, turf. F&M 4+up. $600k.
P3 R9 Grade 3 Kelso. 1M, turf. 4+up. $175k.
DD R10 Grade 3 Sanford Stakes. 6F, dirt. 2YO. $175k.
R11 MSW Quick Pick
Late P3: 2,8 / 9 / 2 $10 Pick 3 is $20
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Kevin Kilroy (@trustyourluck) joins to discuss the late sequence at Horseshoe Indianapolis for the 2023 Indiana Derby. Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) & Dan Issel (@DanIssel44) host. To close, Louie issues a correction from Thursday's show and podcast.
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Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Issel & Paul Lo Duca to discuss the Indiana Derby and the Cross-Country Pick 5 at Belmont.
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Trainer Brad Cox joined Issel & Louie on ESPN680 to preview the Indiana Derby & Oaks. Brad trains Merlazza in the Oaks, and Verifying in the Derby.
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Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins to chat the 2023 Indiana Derby card. Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) & Dan Issel (@DanIssel44) host.
Later in the episode, Louie issues a correction.
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Kevin Kilroy joins Dan Issel & Louie Rabaut on ESPN Louisville to preview the Stephen Foster at Ellis Park. A look at all the runners, and a glance at the rest of the late sequence.
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Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Ilman & John Piassek to talk about racing. Louis gives his picks for the Stephen Foster. Check out Louie's Lookahead on Saturday at 1stgensports.com
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Louis and Mike sit down with Jerry Mac (McLenin) from Pompa Racing. Louis gives his picks for the Ohio Derby weekend. Check out all of his picks on Louie's Look Ahead at 1stgensports.com!
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Belmont winning trainer Jena Antonucci joins the Happy Hour! We also welcome Brian Skirka from Monmouth Park for Haskell Preview Day.
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Louie and Mike sit down to talk all things Belmont Day. Louis gives his picks for all the Stakes racing on Belmont Saturday.
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Louie and John Cherwa (@jcherwa) talk about the unprecedented news from Churchill Downs, HISA, and the implications to the sport.
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Louie and Mike sit down with Pat Cummings to talk about how the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation is working to improve and modernize horse racing. Louie gives his picks for the races at Churchill Downs this weekend.
For more details on Louie's picks, check out Louie's Look Ahead at 1stGenSports.com!
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Louis and Mike talk about the Preakness meet. Louis gives his pick for Churchill Downs this weekend.
8,6,1 / 7 / 6,4,7,8 / 5,4,2,7,10 / 1,11 $.50 base is $60
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Louis & Mike discuss the impact of the races from last week and look forward to Preakness next week. Louis gives his picks for the races at Belmont this week.
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Dr. Greg Beroza offers his perspective on the horse fatalities and the scratch of Derby favorite Forte in a special interview with Mike Gandolfo.
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Louis and Mike discuss the Kentucky Oaks Day live from Churchill Downs.
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Louis and Mike discuss the Kentucky Oaks Day live at Churchill Downs.
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Oaks 149 Preview with Louis, Mike, & Issel
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Louis and Mike bring Kevin Kilroy along for a lesson in how to bet on the big races during the Kentucky Derby week. They all give their picks for the big races including a horse by horse review for the Derby.
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Derby Fun with Zane Lamprey and a Third Spire
Louie & Mike interview comedian Zane Lamprey and then head over to visit Austin at the Black Rabbit to learn how to make a new cocktail that will be a great addition to your derby party.
Visit ZaneLamprey.com for information on Zane's upcoming tour dates and social media links.
The Black Rabbit Lounge is a speakeasy located in the heart of St Matthews in Louisville, KY
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Mike & Louis welcome celebrity pickers Dan Issel, Barry Spears, Kevin Kilroy, & Dan Illman for the 2023 Derby Draft
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Louis & Mike sit down with Racing Rachel to talk about Derby & Oaks predictions. Louis gives his picks for Keeneland and Santa Anita this week.
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Louis sits down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing. Louis and Dan talk about the races leading up to the Derby and Preakness.
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Louis & Mike sit down with Jon Lindo and Dan Issel to talk about racing at Santa Anita and Keeneland. Louis gives his picks for the Wood Memorial Day.
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Peter Gargalianos, former Trakus do-all joins the show. He and Louie talk timing issues in the sport, and how to improve them. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louis & Mike sit down with David Levitch to talk about Florida racing. Louis gives his picks for Gulfstream and Oaklawn.
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Louis sits down with Kevin Kilroy to talk FGNOLA racing in the Louisiana Derby Day. Louis gives his picks for the Bayou-Bluegrass Pick 5.
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Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk all things Road to Preakness and Maryland bred. Louis gives his picks for the Whitmore.
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Louis and Mike talk to Dan Illman & John Piassek about Maryland Racing and the Road to Preakness. Louis gives his picks for Whitmore Stakes.
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Mike and Louis sit down with Barry Spears to talk racing in Tampa Bay. Louis gives his picks for Tampa Bay Derby weekend.
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Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joins the show to talk California racing. Louis picks for Aqueduct, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, & Turfway Park--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louis & Mike talk all things on the Derby / Oaks Trail. Louis gives his picks for the Rebel & Honeybee.
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Louis & Mike sit down with Adrianne DeVaux to talk about racing in Louisiana including the Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing
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Louis & Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk Maryland racing and the road to the Preakness. Sponsored by Greensheet Racing
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The Derby Trail continues as we go bi-coastal! The Sam F Davis at Tampa, the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate, and The Withers at Aqueduct!--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louis and Mike talk horses in the trail to the Derby and Oaks. Louis gives his picks for Holy Bull Day.
RoadToPreakness
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Louis takes a look at the road to the Derby and Oaks. Handicapping includes Martha Washington, The Las Virgenes, and Pegasus Day.
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Mike returns to pick up the pieces after being gone for a month. Racing Rachel visits the show to brag about cheerleading. Louis and Mike handicap the Lecomte Stakes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louis sits down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about the Preakness Trail. Everyone gives their picks for the races at Laurel.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horseracinghappyhour/message
Louis and Dan talk horses and then Louis gives his pick 3 for Busanda Stakes Day.
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Matt Rybaltowski joins the show. Louis talks his Pick 3 for Jerome Day at Aqueduct.
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John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the show. John attended the Malibu at Santa Anita, talks Eclipse categories, and takes umbrage with one of Louis’ takes.--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/horseracinghappyhour/message
Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) of Horse Racing Nation joins @LouisRabaut to help guide us through Louis' first Eclipse Ballot.
All episodes presented by Green Sheet Racing @sheetracing.
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Horse Racing radio veteran E.J. Clark, host of Kentucky Winner's Circle for over 25 years, joins Big Mike to discuss the year in horse racing and preview their upcoming Eclipse Award selections.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Trainer Jonathan Wong (@JAWongRacing) joins the show ahead of his move to the Kentucky Circuit. Louis Rabaut hosts, and handicaps the late sequence at Gulfstream Park for Christmas Eve.
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Louis talks with Zach about Oaks / Derby Points and gives his Pick 3 for the Prairie Bayou.
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Louis chats with Jose (Los Ponies) Contreras. We talk Oaks Points. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing.
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Is White Abarrio Season in December? Probably not but we are covering it.
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Happy Thanksgiving! Mike & Louis welcome Danny Brewer of HorseRacingScoop.com to preview Clark Stakes day card at Churchill Downs.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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This time around Louis and Mike talk about Betting Pool Manipulation at Gulf Stream and David Levitch from Horse Racing Nation stops by to reminisce with Mike about basketball and everybody gives you their picks. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing (greensheetracing.com).
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Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Ben Roberts & Dan Issel join the Happy Hour Crew to discuss Saturday's Breeders' Cup Card.
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Mike, Louie, and Dan Issel host "Issel & Louie" from Keeneland. They talk sports, horses, and there's plenty of shenanigans.
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The Happy Hour Crew is live from Chef's Cut Pizza!
resented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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The Daily Racing Form's Dan Illman (@DRF_Illman) joins Louis (@LouisRabaut) for a look ahead to Breeder's Cup 2022. Dan's favorites and prices on both days.
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James Welsh (jwracing.com @jwracingdotcom) hops on for a special edition of the Happy Hour to preview the European shippers in the Breeders' Cup.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Dan Illman from DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association join the Happy Hour crew to preview of Maryland Million Day.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Wise Dan Issel & Ellis Starr join the Happy Hour to discuss opening weekend at Keeneland
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The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the stakes at the Big A, Churchill Downs, & Santa Anita.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Barry 'Sniper' Spears stops by to preview the PA Derby card. He & Louis discuss the 3YO class, and how we take in the early Derby preps.
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The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the Iroquois at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Class gon' class, folks.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Mike & Louis welcome handicapper John Cherwa to the Happy Hour to discuss Flightline's impressive performance in the Pacific Classic. Louis handicaps the upcoming big day at Kentucky Downs.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Mike & Louis welcome handicapper Dennis Trusty to the Happy Hour to discuss the Pacific Classic card at Del Mar.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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Travers Weekend preview with Dan Issel.
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Racin' Rachel returns (sort of) to discuss Alabama day at Saratoga.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.
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John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the Happy Hour to discuss Arlington Million day at Churchill Downs this weekend.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs.
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Matt Rybaltowski with USBets saddles up to the bar with Mike & Louis to discuss Whitney weekend at Saratoga.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as the Pick 6 sequence at Saratoga.
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Matt Dinerman joins the happy hour to recap Haskell day at Monmouth followed by a handicapping segment of the big races at Del Mar & Saratoga on Saturday.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and his selections for the all-stakes Pick 4 with a $400,000 guaranteed pool at Monmouth.
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Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel joins the Happy Hour to discuss Haskell weekend at Monmouth and opening weekend at Del Mar featuring the GII San Clemente.
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and his selections for the all-stakes Pick 4 with a $400,000 guaranteed pool at Monmouth.
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Happy Hour Live! July 14, 2022 - presented by Green Sheet Racing
Racing Rachel joins the Happy Hour Crew to recap Indiana Derby Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Louis picks races for the opening weekend at Saratoga.
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The Happy Hour Crew is live from Horseshoe Indianapolis for Indiana Derby Day! This great card includes 8 stakes races.
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The crew looks ahead to the Ohio Derby, and stakes at Churchill, Belmont, and a mystery track.
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Megan and Louis are on their own... so who knows what they'll talk about?! But there will definitely be talk of Santa Anita, Belmont, Churchill, and the all-graded stakes Late Pick 4 at Monmouth! Grab your Single Barrel Cigar, your Green Sheet and saddle up to the bar to join the fun of the Horse Racing Happy Hour!
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Megan, Louis, & JD walk through the Belmont card. They also check out the stakes at Santa Anita, Golden Gate, and Churchill on Saturday.
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Megan & Louis sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to discuss the Regret, Arlington, and four other stakes races.
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Megan (@MeganDevineTV) and Louis (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Dan Issel on ESPN Louisville.
A nice stakes card, including Pauline's Pearl & Americanrevolution.
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The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Black Eyed Susan & Preakness weekend, handicaps races at CD as well as Belmont, while looking forward to the Belmont Stakes
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Megan, Louis, and JD walk through the Friday and Saturday cards at Pimlico!
Who makes the cut as a Preakness Horse, and who's a Weak Mess? Find out!
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Rachel @RacingRachelM & Louis @LouisRabaut take a look ahead to the late pick 5 sequence on Caesars Stakes Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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The Happy Hour Crew discusses the Derby weekend & previews the Man O War & Peter Pan
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Louis Rabaut & Ron Flatter react to all things Derby, and look ahead to the Preakness.
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Mike, Megan, & Louis were live from Churchill Downs on KY Derby day. They shared their pre-race analysis, walked through the field, and tried to find the best ticket to play on the Derby (SPOILER: they did not have Rich Strike on top).
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Mike, Megan & Louis were live at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks 148.
Their coverage is presented by Single Barrel Cigars, Green Sheet Racing, Hoosier Indianapolis, and Coady Photography.
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Mike, Megan, & Louis each get three picks to try to put together a 3-horse Derby dream team.
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The Happy Hour crew welcomes Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate Fields and has the first ever Derby draft!
Catch us live from Churchill Downs on ESPN Louisville. 12-2 on Kentucky Oaks Day and 11-2 on Kentucky Derby Day.
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The Happy Hour Crew discusses the top contenders in the Kentucky Oaks
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Megan (@MeganDevineTV), Louis (@LouisRabaut), & JD (@horsetickets) join forces to chat the Derby & Oaks fields, a look ahead to Saturday at Keeneland and Laurel. A little Preakness preview, anyone?
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Single Barrel Cigars joins in the Happy Hour fun
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The Thursday show just wasn't enough for Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut. Get yourself an extra helping of the Horse Racing Happy Hour with this special bonus episode for the Jeff Ruby Steaks Day at Turfway Park. Race by race selections + Kentucky Derby and Oaks points on the line + a mandatory payout for the Pick 6 + a whole lot of other racing you won't want to miss = one awesome day in Florence... y'all.
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Derby field begins to take shape with the Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby running this weekend. Who will emerge as the favorite on the first Saturday in May?
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The Happy Hour crew previews the first 100 point prep race - the Louisiana Derby! Sunland Derby, UAE Derby, & Dubai World Cup too.
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The Happy Hour crew celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Dan Illman of DRF
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Barry Spears joins the Happy Hour Crew to talk a little basketball
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Mike pops in for a bit in the midst of celebrating his daughter's birthday #DadLife #GirlDad
while Louis & Megan do a poop load of handicapping ahead of a big day on the derby trail.
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Baffert fallout and Rebel preview.
While Megan is on her way to Hot Springs, AR.
Louis is back from the beach.
Mike is excited about the return of BIG FUDGE!
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Megan takes a break from keeping her farm animals safe from flood waters & Louis joins us from the beach to talk about the big day at the Fairgrounds.
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The Happy Hour Crew looks back at the Holy Bull, talks El Camino Real Derby with Matt Dinerman, & preview the big day in Tampa Bay.
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The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Pegasus World Cup weekend (including impressive results by Colonel Liam & Life is Good) then handicaps the upcoming big races at Gulfstream & Aqueduct. Video replays & race calls are courtesy of the Gulfstream Park YouTube channel.
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The Happy Hour crew is back in 2022! Did you miss us?
In this episode we discuss what we did over our sabbatical & preview some races at Gulfstream & Oaklawn.
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J.A. Adande (@jadande) joins the Happy Hour! J.A. is the director of sports journalism at the Medill School at Northwestern. J.A. is also a regular on ESPN's Around The Horn.
Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts, and walks us through J.A.'s favorite and most poignant memories of last year's Derby.
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Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) joins the Happy Hour! Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts. They chat everything from Medina Spirit, a terrific Belmont, the media scene at the Preakness, Cowboy George at the BC, and why Gus Johnson should call the Triple Crown.
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Better than the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special
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Sit back, relax, & enjoy the smooth sultry sounds of the Horse Racing Happy Hour trio
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Rachel Mclaughlin from Indiana Grand surprises the Happy Hour crew
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The Happy Hour crew previews all the big races on Saturday's card at Del Mar
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The Happy Hour Crew previews Future Star Friday at Del Mar
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Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut are joined by Dave Rodman to talk Maryland Million Day, Keeneland and... chair construction? Saddle up to the bar.
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Megan Devine & Louis Rabaut recap the races from last weekend at Keeneland, talk airport bourbons, Queen Elizabeth and random maidens. Buckle up.
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Megan is officially off the market
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Last show before Megan gets hitched. Ron Flatter joins the boys tonight as they preview the biggest remaining weekend in racing before the Breeders Cup.
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Our guy Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) previews the late Pennsylvania Derby card, and reflects on the Baffert decision to not ship Medina Spirit and Private Mission.
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Louis literally loses his shirt while handicapping
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Megan, Mike, & Louis talk about the horse racing coming up in Kentucky as well as a quick recap of last week's big races at Saratoga
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The Happy Hour crew previews Travers weekend at the Spa
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Edison Hatter joins the happy hour
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@RogueClown takes a break from Jeopardy to join Mike & Louis
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Megan Devine (@megandevinetv) & Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Rob Benefiel (@whoyagothere) to chat his $53k Pick 5 win!
The 3 look ahead to the stakes at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Ellis Park.
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Megan, Louis, & Mike talk about the whip rule, the Vanderbilt, the Jim Dandy, the Bing Crosby, & more
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Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski) joins the show on short notice, and Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) talks stakes at Saratoga, Pimlico, and Del Mar.
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Jon White joins the Happy Hour fun this week as the Haskell Stakes looms
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The Happy Hour crew enjoys El Jimador Silver Tequila while talking about the incredible performances by Letruska, Maxfield, & Set Piece as well as the weekend ahead at Belmont & Gulfstream.
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Megan, Louis, & Mike preview the final day of Churchill's spring meet
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Mike, Megan, & Louis discuss racing at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs as well as other topics in the world of horse racing.
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Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate joins the Happy Hour Crew for this week's show. Louis tries to keep his Pick 4 streak going.
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John Piassek of America's Best Racing joins Mike & Louis to discuss an amazing card on Belmont Stakes day
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Bourbon Slush Recipe:
- 1 can of frozen concentrated orange juice
- 1 can of frozen concentrated lemonade
- use one of the empty cans to fill with 1.5 cans of Old Forester 100
- use one of the empty cans to fill with 3.5 cans of water
- freeze overnight
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Mike & Louis don't understand country music.
Megan talks about getting engaged.
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Mike (@BigMikeGandofo) & Megan (@megandevinetv) anchor our coverage from the studio, and are joined by Louis (@LouisRabaut) live from Pimlico, technology issues and all. Jack Grossman (@jackgrossman97) produces the effort.
The crew chats Baffert's recent suspension, gives out a few trifectas live, and tries to predict the Preakness winner.
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Louis brags about doing interviews
Mike is an angry gambler
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Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski, @Sports_Handle) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby, talk Preakness, and celebrate Infield Fest.
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Veteran turf writer Tim Wilkin (@tjwilkin) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby. They chat Derby, HOF, look ahead to the Preakness, and wax poetically about Baltimore.
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Recorded live from Churchill Downs
Megan wins the day
Mike gets sentimental
Louis works for the LA Times
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The crew is live from Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks.
ESPN Louisville 680 am
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Megan loves Maxfield
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Louis is good at rating the fillies
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Mike makes weird noises when he bends over
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Megan, Louis, & Mike discuss opening weekend at Churchill Downs
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2 weeks until Oaks/Derby weekend
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Mike is on spring break so Louis & Megan do their best. Preview of the Santa Anita Derby & the Bluegrass Stakes highlight the show.
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Hall of Fame Jockey Ramón Domínguez will be our guest! He joins us from Exacta Box. 4,985 wins... we’ll ask him about a few, and his thoughts on the big races on the Florida Derby card. Our drink of the week is Fords Gin - we’ll try a couple cocktails tonight.
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Racing Rachel joins Louis & Mike
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Happy Birthday Louis
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King Guillermo...nuff said
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The HAPPY HOUR CREW takes a look at the big day at Gulfstream, Turfway, & Oaklawn
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@megandevinetv big-timed the show, so we had our friends
@RacingRachelM, @mattrybaltowski, and @jcherwa on to chat Derby preps and the Saudi Cup
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Happy Anniversary Megan!
Mike, Megan, & Louis talk Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra, and the stakes action at Laurel.
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Megan, Louis, & Mike are back for 2021! The crew chats Christmas break, we wonder if Louis gambles too much, Megan visits Rural King, and Mike makes the case for East Coast Rap. We preview Pegasus Day at Gulfstream, and the late Pick 4 at Oaklawn.
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America's Best Racing's Dan Tordjman (@DanonumousMan) talks Eclipse Awards w/ our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut). Eclipse Awards, favorite races, some gushing over Maryland Racing, and Moroccan food chat.
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In this episode, our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) chats with Chris Otts (@christopherotts) of WDRB about the recent KY Supreme Court ruling against Historical Racing Machines. They discuss the fallout, the current legislative session, and by how many point Chris' alma mater Alabama will win the National Championship.
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Matt Rybaltowski (@MattRybaltowski) of Sports Handle and Forbes joins host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to chat all things 2020. Note: we recorded on 12/29, prior to Tiz The Law being retired. Our favorite races, Horse of the Year, and some Eclipse Awards talk.
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Host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) visits with Golden Gate Fields Track Announcer Matt Dinerman (@3coltshandicap) to recap a surreal year in the Bay Area, a look forward, and a little bowling and perfume talk.
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The Happy Hour crew is joined by @LosPonies to talk about racing at Los Al. We also handicap races at Aqueduct & Tampa.
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Louis & Mike handicap the late pick 4 at Churchill Downs which includes the Grade 1 Clark
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Weekly pod is up! Old Fashioneds brought to you by our friends @oldforester.
-@WoodbineTB, @ChurchillDowns, @DelMarRacing, @TheNYRA
-@RacingRachelM sends us swag
-@BigMikeGandolfo gets Christmasy
-@MeganDevineTV shrinks tickets
-@LouisRabaut loves Lloyd
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We chat Breeders' Cup wrap-up, and we 'cap Churchill Downs & Del Mar. We chat what's on the table for discussion in horse racing, our upcoming schedule, and what we're looking forward to.
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Mike, Megan, & Louis give their thoughts on Futures Friday, and 'cap the card for Classic Day. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, and follow us @horsehappyhour.
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Live From Keeneland! We chat undercard, what we're most excited about, and Megan and Louis give out their late P4s.
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Louis & Tim Wilkin of the Albany Times Union discuss the New York contingent of horses in the 2020 Breeders' Cup
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Weekly pod is up- brought to you by @oldforester & @shadyrays!
-we cap @TheNYRA & @DelMarRacing -@MeganDevineTV is busy, y’all -@LouisRabaut has maiden thoughts -@BigMikeGandolfo DJs all the Halloween Music -we chat early @BreedersCup entries
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Weekly pod is up! Brought to you by @shadyrays and @oldforester! -we visit with @RacingRachelM -@MeganDevineTV is a goat vet -@LouisRabaut likes a @TheNYRA P3 -@BigMikeGandolfo brings the R&B slow-jams
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This show goes off the rails...quick
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Megan takes one for the team and records while not feeling well.
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Megan & the boys take a look at the major stakes races at Belmont, Keenland, & Pimlico this weekend which is the last big tune up weekend before the Breeders Cup
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After taking last week off, the gang talks about serious issues impacting racing and handicaps the big races at Churchill Downs, Belmont, and Santa Anita this weekend.
Interview with WDRB's Chris Otts coming soon
- Follow Chris on Twitter @christopherotts
- Chris's piece on WDRB.com
- Check out Uncovered by WDRB podcast
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Megan, Mike, & Louis recap the amazing weekend at Churchill Downs while shifting their handicapping to big days at Woodbine & Kentucky Downs.
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PHOTO CREDIT Coady Photography owns the photo for this episode's cover art.
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Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you:
Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more. Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20
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J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour. If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat.
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We are not releasing a show this Thursday but you will be able to stream us live from Churchill Downs on Friday & Saturday.
Who's ready for 8 hours of happiness this weekend? To find us, look for ESPN Louisville's stream on iHeart or click "Listen Live" on the ESPN Louisville website.
Coverage starts at 1:00 pm EST both days as we take you right up to the HRRN coverage and then rejoin you for a recap shortly after the lilies and roses are handed out.
We want to hear from you this weekend, so be sure to tweet @HorseHappyHour with your questions or comments.
Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you:
- Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more. Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20
- Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses. Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING
- J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour. If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat.
Our other sponsors are
- VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content!
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The Horse Racing Happy Hour crew records live at J Shepherd Cigars
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The crew travels to the Louisville Thoroughbred Society as the fields for the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby come into focus.
Be sure to follow us on Twitter for our latest fun & picks! Also, we will be on LIVE from Churchill Downs on Oaks & Derby Day with pre-race & post-race shows that can be heard on ESPN Louisville.
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The HRHH does their first show with all 3 of us in the same location
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The 2 year old crop & some of the top mares in the world battle in Del Mar. Meanwhile at the Spa, we have a loaded card of nice stakes races. Derby 146 is 4 weeks away! Catch us on ESPN Louisville before and after the Oaks/Derby. We love interacting with our listeners on Twitter - @HorseHappyHour!
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A huge weekend for some of the top horses in the world
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Megan, Mike, & Louis breakdown Saturday's action at Saratoga & Del Mar, including Maximum Security's debut for Bob Baffert in the San Diego Handicap.
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Mike, Louis, & Megan go off the rails again while breaking down this weekend's major stakes racing at Saratoga, Woodbine, and a big day at Monmouth Park
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Mike, Louis, & Megand discuss the stakes races on Saturday at Keeneland, Del Mar, & Belmont
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Louis, Megan, & Mike breakdown 5 stakes races at Belmont on Saturday and 2 major races at Los Al.
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Grab a drink with Louis Rabout, Megan Devine and Kevin Kerstein from Churchill Downs! Join us for a chat about the upcoming races on Stephen Foster Day, Belmont Stakes and more... so much more.
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Megan, Louis, & Mike celebrate success and breakdown the big races on Strong Island this weekend
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Mike, Louis, & Megan breakdown the dwindling field for the Belmont Stakes, impressive performances from last weekend, and preview the Ogden Phipps Stakes, The Louisville, The Thor's Echo Handicap, and The Angels Flight.
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MIKE, Megan, & Louis memorialize Arrogate, recap a wild weekend at Churchill Downs, & preview Santa Anita's big upcoming Saturday card.
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The Horse Racing Happy Hour welcomes our new co-host, Megan Devine, to the show. Mike, Louis, & Megan talk about the troubles in Bob Baffert's barn, the return of Maxfield, and our love (Megan)/hate (Louis) relationship with Saratoga. PSA - Don't winter in Arkansas.
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Mike & Louis launch the Horse Racing Hour by discussing the top issues in horse racing & the road to the Breeder's Cup