The Cigar Mile Handicap at Aqueduct and the Claiming Crown at Fair Grounds share center stage on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

TV analyst Maggie Wolfendale Morley from the New York Racing Association and Fox Sports previews the graded stakes at Aqueduct that will be highlighted by the Cigar Mile.

Eric Hamelbach of the National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association shares insight on his organization's role in the Claiming Crown as well as some highlights in the making this weekend in New Orleans.

Paddock Prince handicapper David Levitch has tips for betting Aqueduct as well as the Hollywood Derby at Del Mar.

Reader and listener feedback includes opinions about the retirement of Kentucky Derby winner Mage.

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com.