Horse Racing Happy Hour

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!

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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.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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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.

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!

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

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.Sponsored by J Shepherd CigarsX: @cigarsource

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.