Horse Racing Happy Hour

Louie welcomes trainer Brian Knippenberg to the show.

Louie & Sean are back with three guests:Barry Irwin of Team Valor joins to celebrate their 200th graded stakes winFrank Angst joins from BH to discuss the Saratoga saleand 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.All of these episodes are presented by AMWAGER. Check out www.amwager.com for a 100% deposit match up to $150!

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.We are presented by AMWAGER! New customers can take advantage of their 100% deposit match up to $150! www.amwager.com

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.9 race card, all discussed. Presented by AmWager!

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!There's $58k in the pot already - get capping!Check out our friends at AMWAGER! www.amwager.comThey'll match your deposit 100% up to $150! Get the AmWager Edge today!

Louie & Barry move their focus to Los Alamitos.The Bertrando Stakes, a 1 mile race for colts and horses, is the highlight.

Anthony Pascale of FanDuel joined Louie on ESPN Louisville.They preview the G2 Chicago Stakes at Churchill Downs, and the late pick 3 at Thistledown for Ohio Derby Day.

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.Be sure to get signed up at AmWager! A 100% deposit match awaits new customers - get in for California racing, and the Belmont Stakes this weekend!

Barry Spears stopped by Rabaut & Co. @ESPN680 to chat Belmont card.

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.This episode is presented by the KY HBPA & DK Horse.

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.Get to know Sean, and I'm sure you can hear the mutual respect in our voices. He's been a great addition to my professional life - so enjoy our conversation.Download the DK Horse app now! Use our promo code "HRHH" when you get signed up!

Louie & Barry are back with another SoCal Saturday.Visit AmWager.com today for a 100% deposit match up to $150.You need an edge! You need AmWager!

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.Be sure to check out our friends at AmWager, and AmWager.com. They're offering a 100% deposit match up to $150, which you can wager on Santa Anita - or the Preakness card!

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.Be sure to check out our friends at AMWAGER! A $150 sign up bonus awaits new customers - live in California!

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.

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