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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


    • Oct 26, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    BC25 Euro Invaders w/ James Welsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 37:56


    It's time for our annual visit with Scottish Handicapper James Welsh!James is our source for all things European turf racing.Favorite & longshots for both Friday and Saturday at the BC.

    SoCal Saturday 10/25/25 | Santa Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 50:32


    The guys are back with another edition of SoCal Saturdays.Santa Anita the track, the Grade 2 Twilight Derby the feature.Check out our friends at AMWAGER! They have a 100% deposit match up to $150 for new customers. Get in for Breeders' Cup!

    Indiana Champions Day | Racing Rachel

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 17:50


    "Racing Rachel" McLaughlin joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview Indiana Champions Day, a terrific Saturday card at Horseshoe Indy. First post 11am!

    Empire Showcase AQU | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 36:05


    NYRA's Matthew DeSantis stops by to preview State-bred Saturday at AQU.TRYSPRINKLE.COM. Promo code HAPPYHOUR

    BloodHorse Monday 10/20/25 | Hunter, Walden, HillnDale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 87:54


    Louie & Sean are back with another edition of BloodHorse Monday.'Keiba' Kate Hunter joins to discuss likely Japan-based BC starters.Trainer Will Walden joins to chat his BC starter Rhetorical, and his path through addiction.Jes Sikura joins at the end of the episode to chat Keeneland sale, and their offerings, including Richi and Chatalas.

    SoCal Saturday 10/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 46:30


    Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday.The Lure Stakes is the feature on Santa Anita's 10 race card.Check out AMWAGER.COM for a 100% deposit match up to $150!

    Keeneland Saturday | Byron King

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 20:59


    Byron King of BloodHorse stopped by Rabaut & Co. to chat Saturday's late sequence with Louie.

    Keeneland Saturday | Ren Carothers

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 41:29


    Ren Carothers (@RenCarothers) joined Louie for a walk through the late pick 5 at Keeneland on Saturday.The G2 Raven Run and G3 Perryville are the features.

    Kentucky Derby Trail Updates | Gary Palmisano

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 15:06


    Gary Palmisano from Churchill Downs joined Louie on ESPN Louisville. Churchill announced an update to their Road to the Kentucky Derby, including the addition of stakes in the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

    BloodHorse Monday 10/13/25 | BC, Keeneland Sales

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 47:04


    Louie & Sean are back with another episode of BH Monday.They chat with Frank Angst about some BC headlines, and welcome Allaire Ryan from Lane's End.

    SoCal Saturdays 10/11/25 | Santa Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2025 38:09


    Louie & Barry are back to 'cap the card at Santa Anita.The California Flag Handicap is the feature.It's all presented by AmWager! Sign up now for a 100% deposit match up to $150.

    WV Breeders' Classic | Paul Espinosa

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 19:14


    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.

    Maryland Million 2025 | John Piassek

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:26


    Johnny P (@theyreoff) joins to share his early pick 5 ticket on Maryland Million Day.Visit our friends at TrySprinkle.Com! Use our promo code HAPPYHOUR for 20% off sitewide!

    Maryland Million 2025 | Rodman, Illman, Pfeiffer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 38:06


    It's time for the 40th annual Jim McKay Maryland Million Day!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!

    BloodHorse Monday 10/6/25 | Brendan Walsh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2025 87:39


    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.

    SoCal Saturdays | Santa Anita Park 10/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 62:18


    Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturdays. The G1 American Pharoah is the feature.

    Keeneland Opening Weekend | Anthony Pascale

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 19:23


    FanDuel's Anthony Pascale stopped by ESPN Louisville to chat Keeneland opening weekend with Louie.

    BloodHorse Monday 9/29/25 | Kenny McPeek

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 65:45


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 9/27/25 | Santa Anita

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 48:12


    Louie & Barry are back with another rendition of SoCal Saturdays!5 graded stakes await bettors - good luck!

    BAQ Saturday | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 14:49


    Matthew DeSantis of NYRA Bets joined Louie on Rabaut & Co.A huge day at Aqueduct, including an appearance by Rebel's Romance.

    Santa Anita Saturday | Joaquin Jaime

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 31:06


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 9/22/25 | Brad Cox

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 55:10


    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.

    SoCal Saturdays 9/20/25 | Los Alamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 58:08


    Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card in Southern California.The Dark Mirage Stakes is the feature.

    Pennsylvania Derby 2025 | Jessica Paquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 13:45


    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.

    Pennsylvania Derby 2025 | Steve Kornacki

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 48:17


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 9/15/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 50:20


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 9/13/25 | Los Alamitos

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 44:37


    Louie & Barry are back with another SoCal Saturday.We're back to Cypress, where the EB Johnston is the feature at Los Al.

    Saturday Stakes at Churchill | Kevin Kilroy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 17:46


    Kevin Kilroy from Churchill Downs joined Louie ahead of the first Derby & Oaks preps of the year - the Grade 3 Iroquois and Pocahantas.

    6th Anniversary | Mike Gandolfo & Dan Issel

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 42:02


    It's our 6th Anniversary!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.

    BloodHorse Monday 9/8/25 | Steve Cauthen

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 63:04


    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.

    KY Downs Saturday w/ Anthony Pascale

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 16:49


    Anthony Pascale of FanDuel joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.They discuss some of the stakes being run today at KD.

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    SoCal Saturdays 9/6/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2025 57:53


    The Grade 1 Del Mar Debutante highlights a great card at Del Mar, including 11 total races.

    KY Downs Saturday | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 41:13


    Louie is joined by Matthew DeSantis of NYRABets. They preview a six stakes card at Kentucky Downs.

    BloodHorse Monday 9/1/25 | Larry Collmus

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 71:52


    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,

    Pacific Classic 2025 | SoCal Saturdays

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2025 62:27


    Louie & Barry are back with their weekly look at SoCal racing.The G1 Pacific Classic is up!

    Michael Wrona | KY Downs Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 12:08


    Track Announcer Michael Wrona stopped by and chatted with Louie to close opening day's coverage at KD.

    Behind The Scenes at KY Downs | Ken Kirchner

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 20:25


    Ken Kirchner, director of wagering development at Kentucky Downs, joined Louie as part of opening day in Franklin.

    BloodHorse Monday 8/25/25 | Griffin Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 66:42


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 8/23/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2025 49:03


    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.Presented by www.amwager.com.

    Travers Stakes 2025 | Matthew DeSantis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 20:31


    Matthew DeSantis of NYRA joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the Travers card.

    Charles Town Classic '25 | Paul Espinosa

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2025 52:10


    Louie is joined by Charles Town track announcer Paul Espinosa.They preview the all stakes pick 5, which includes the CT Classic.

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    BloodHorse Monday 8/18/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 71:51


    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.

    KY Racing Spotlight 8/15/25 | Nic Lynch

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2025 65:19


    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.

    King's Plate 2025 | J.D. Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 16:02


    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.

    SoCal Saturday | Del Mar Oaks Day

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 47:14


    Louie & Barry are back with another edition of SoCal Saturday!They're presented by WWW.AMWAGER.COM! Check them out right now - they're live in California, and are offering a 100% deposit match up to $150 for new customers.

    Ellis Park Saturday | Barry Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 22:42


    A quick, handicapping only segment with Barry.

    BloodHorse Monday 8/11/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 58:31


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 8/9/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 42:24


    Louie & Barry are back with another walk through the card at Del Mar.The G2 Yellow Ribbon Handicap is the feature.We're presented by AMWAGER! Check out www.amwager.com for a 100% deposit match for new customers!

    Ellis Park Derby 2025 | Joe Kristufek

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 18:07


    Louie welcomed Joe Kristufek from Ellis Park to ESPN Louisville.They discuss the Ellis Park Derby card.

    Ellis Park Derby 2025 | Handicapping Roundtable

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2025 46:07


    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!

    Arlington Million 2025 | Jason Beem

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 18:56


    Track Announcer Jason Beem joined Louie on Rabaut & Co.More of a chat than a handicapping session.

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