The big-money meet at Kentucky Downs plus closing weekend at Del Mar and Colonial Downs are the talking points on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

Vice president of racing Ted Nicholson and National Horseplayers Championship Hall of Famer Chris Larmey talk about Kentucky Downs' ongoing growth and its 1 percent increase in takeout this year.

Trainer Michael McCarthy discusses his young horses who are racing in Grade 1 stakes at Del Mar.

Horse Racing Nation's Mark Midland handicaps weekend races at Kentucky Downs and Colonial Downs, including the Virginia Derby.

Listeners and readers offer their feedback on the way the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority does business.

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