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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 3, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Horse Racing Happy Hour

    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.

    KY Racing Spotlight 8/1/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 58:56


    Louie welcomes trainer Brian Knippenberg to the show.

    BloodHorse Monday 8/4/25

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2025 58:47


    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

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    Whitney Preview | Barry Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2025 18:37


    Barry is back - and he joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview four of the stakes at Saratoga on Whitney Day.

    SoCal Saturdays 8/2/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 51:07


    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!

    KD Preview Wknd @ Ellis Park | J.D. Fox

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2025 40:47


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 7/28/25 | Gabby Gaudet & Perry Ouzts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2025 60:16


    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.

    KY Racing Spotlight 7/25/25 | Tyler Gaffalione

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 58:22


    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.

    SoCal Saturday 7/26/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 50:37


    Louie & Barry roll through another Del Mar card.The G1 Bing Crosby and G2 San Diego Handicap are the features.

    Jim Dandy + Saratoga Stakes | Barry Spears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2025 16:41


    Barry joined Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview the Friday and Saturday stakes at Saratoga.

    Jim Dandy 2025 | Kaylie Shapiro

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 23:56


    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.

    BloodHorse Monday 7/21/25 | Sandman is Dandy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2025 76:35


    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.

    Haskell Day 2025 | Steve Kornacki

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2025 60:35


    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

    SoCal Saturday 7/19/25 | Del Mar

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2025 60:21


    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.

    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.

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