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Horse racing with a splash of bourbon, a pint of craft beer, or maybe even the occasional cigar.  

Horse Racing Happy Hour


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    BloodHorse Monday | Journalism to the Haskell

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2025 81:51


    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.

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    KY Racing Spotlight | Chris Davis & Tony Calo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 61:30


    Trainer Chris Davis & Track Announcer Tony Calo join Louie for an Elis Park-centric edition of the Spotlight.

    BloodHorse Monday 7/7/25 | Steve Kornacki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 65:18


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 7/5/25 | Los Alamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 41:47


    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 Preview | Romans, Hancock, Kerstein

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 50:04


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 6/30/2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 64:10


    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.

    Stephen Foster Preview | Kevin Kilroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 19:37


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 6/28/25 | Los Al Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 43:18


    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!

    Stephen Foster Day Preview | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 71:27


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 6/23/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 66:25


    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.

    Laurel Park Pick 5 Carryover Emergency Pod

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 25:04


    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!

    SoCal Saturday 6/21/25 | Los Alamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 48:31


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

    Weekend Preview w/ Anthony Pascale

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2025 21:57


    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.

    Ohio Derby 2025 | Bob Roberts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2025 44:45


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 6/16/25 | BC Division Rankings

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 61:56


    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.

    Haskell Preview Day 2025 | Matt Dinerman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 17:38


    Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Monmouth Park, joined Louie on ESPN680 to preview the late sequence on Saturday.

    SoCal Saturday 6/14/25 | Santa Anita Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 45:04


    Louie & Barry are back with another rendition of SoCal Saturdays!The Grade 3 Daytona anchors the Santa Anita Saturday card.Full card analysis!

    BloodHorse Monday 6/9/25 | Belmont Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 70:19


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 6/7/25 | Santa Anita Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2025 43:52


    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!

    Best of ESPN680 | Barry Spears, Belmont Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 19:26


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

    Belmont Stakes 2025 | Handicapping Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 57:07


    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!

    KY Racing Spotlight 6/4/25 | Baley Hare

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 31:42


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 6/2/25 | Belmont Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 62:29


    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.

    Stephen Foster Preview Day | Anthony Pascale

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 19:35


    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.

    Stephen Foster Preview Day | Kevin Kilroy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 36:28


    Kevin Kilroy from Churchill joins Louie to preview the late sequence on Ste[hen Foster Preview Day.

    BloodHorse Monday 5/26/25 | Robert Clay/Baeza

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 68:02


    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.

    KY Racing Spotlight 5/23/25 | Sean Collins

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 33:33


    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!

    SoCal Saturdays 5/24/25 | Santa Anita Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 43:39


    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!

    Catching up with Matt Dinerman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 45:38


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday | Preakness 150 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2025 67:26


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 5/12/25 | D Wayne Lukas

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2025 72:57


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 5/10/25 | Santa Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 41:32


    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!

    Peter Pan Stakes 2025 | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 42:09


    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.

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    BloodHorse Monday 5/5/25 | Kentucky Derby 151 Reaction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2025 75:58


    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.

    SoCal Saturdays 5/3/25 | Santa Anita Park

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 31:51


    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!

    Kentucky Derby 151 Week | Steve Kornacki

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 13:22


    NBC's Steve Kornacki stopped by the set to chat with Louie & Kali.His time with D Wayne Lukas, and his Oaks & Derby predictions.

    Kentucky Derby 151 Week | Kenny Rice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 18:07


    Kenny Rice of NBC joined Louie & Kali at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Oaks.Dan Issel stories, some Derby history, and some picks.

    KY Racing Spotlight | Derby 151 Week

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 30:08


    A special edition of the KY Racing Spotlight!Louie is live at Churchill Downs on Oaks Day for a weekend preview.This episode presented by the KY HBPA - check them out at KYHPBA.com.DERBY WEEK IS HERE! Who will rise above the rest and becrowned King of the Track? Find out on DK Horse—the #1 downloadedhorse betting app.● Head to the DK Horse app, opt in, and bet $5 or more on a horseto win the Derby. If your pick crosses the finish line first—you'll wina share of a $1 MILLION prize pool.● [Discuss who you think will win the Derby - do not providebetting advice to audience]CTA: Who will reign supreme? Download the DK Horse Racing app and use code 680. That's code 680 on DK Horse—bet $5 or more on a horse to win the Derby for your shot at a piece of one million dollars.Only on DraftKings. The Crown is Yours. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER. Eighteen plus, twenty-one plus in certain states, to open, own, or access an advance deposit wagering account and resident of state where DK Horse is available. Eligibility restrictions apply. Void where prohibited. Opt-in and place a $5+ straight win bet on the Derby. First eligible bet only. Must win to share $1 million. Cash reward via click-to-claim. Expires in 30 days. Ends May third. See terms at dkhorse.com/bet/offers/details.

    Kentucky Derby 151 Week | Brian Nadeau

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 18:12


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 4/28/25 | Kentucky Derby 151 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 111:26


    Buckle up - it's a 2 hour BloodHorse Monday!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!

    Kentucky Derby 151 Seminar | Louie Rabaut & Kali Francois

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2025 83:53


    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.

    Kentucky Derby Week 2025 | Legion Bloodstock

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 16:21


    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.

    Kentucky Derby Week 2025 | Eric Hamelback

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 29:57


    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.

    Kentucky Derby Week 2025 | John Cherwa & Ron Flatter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 18:22


    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.

    2025 Derby Draft | Bobby Flay

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2025 49:29


    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!

    BlooddHorse Monday 4/21/25 | Mike Smith

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2025 66:32


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 4/19/25 | Santa Anita Park

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 37:22


    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.

    Tesio 2025 Preview | John Piassek

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 19:23


    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.

    Tesio Day 2025 | Dan Illman & Kali Francois

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 60:14


    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.Remember to check out our friends at AMWAGER!100% deposit match for new customers at amwager.com.

    BloodHorse Monday 4/14/25 | 'Keiba' Kate Hunter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2025 64:44


    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.

    Lexington Sat at Keeneland | Barry Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2025 21:39


    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.

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