S6E41: Stars from Dallas and Ellis

This weekend’s $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes, the first Grade 1 in the history of Ellis Park, is the centerpiece of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

Recently retired Dallas sports-talk icon Norm Hitzges talks about his radio career and his years of experience as a horseplayer.

Owner Mike Mackin discusses his horses Smile Happy and Rattle N Roll, who are racing in the Stephen Foster.

Handicapper Ed DeRosa has betting advice for the Stephen Foster and other weekend races.

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S6E40: Smile for the camera

What is behind the making of some of the best horse-racing photos around? Alex Evers from Eclipse Sportswire answers that question and talks about his travels as a photojournalist. As summer approaches, Louis Rabaut of the Horse Racing Happy Hour takes a final look back at the spring of 2023 and a troubled Triple Crown season. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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S6E39: Wesley Ward did what to the Queen?

From New York, a preview of Royal Ascot and a review of the Triple Crown are heard this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

For the 14th time in the last 15 years, trainer Wesley Ward sends horses to England for the most prestigious five days of racing in the world. He discusses each of the runners who will try to add to his 12 previous victories at Royal Ascot. He even has a hilarious story about a conversation he had with the late Queen Elizabeth II.

Los Angeles Times writer John Cherwa joins Ron for a recap of the 2023 Triple Crown season as they try to put perspective on all the ups and downs of the racing spring.

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S6E38: Belmont Stakes: All I need is the air that I breathe

Amid the smoky conditions ahead of Belmont Stakes 2023, the Ron Flatter Racing Pod originates from New York to preview the last race of this year’s Triple Crown. Trainers Brad Cox and Jena Antonucci discuss their Belmont horses. TV analyst Maggie Wolfendale-Morley of the New York Racing Association and Fox Sports offers her thoughts about Belmont week and her tips on Saturday’s $1.5 million race. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty has handicapping advice for three undercard stakes plus some thoughts about the Belmont itself. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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S6E23: Belmont Stakes hard-core handicappers pop-up

The sixth annual hard-core handicappers roundtable to preview Belmont Stakes 2023 has been convened for this pop-up episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Hear Horse Racing Nation’s Mark Midland and Ed DeRosa and the return of DraftKings Sportsbook’s Johnny Avello. They preview all nine horses and provide their handicapping advice for the 155th running of the Belmont. They also have some tips for Saturday’s undercard at Belmont Park. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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S6E36: Early to Belmont, right now to Churchill

It is not too early to preview Belmont Stakes 2023, and that is just what happens this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

New York Racing Association TV analyst Andy Serling from “America’s Day at the Races” on Fox provides early insight.

Churchill Downs has responded to 12 recent horse deaths by meeting with horsemen to outline new restrictions for races. Trainer Dale Romans was there and offers his thoughts.

Paddock Prince handicapper David Levitch joins in the Belmont preview and also has tips on four races this weekend in New York and Kentucky.

There is also reader and listener feedback.

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