From Churchill Downs, the Kentucky Derby brings out the all-star guests on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Friday's episode features trainers Steve Asmussen, Todd Pletcher and Bhupat Seemar, jockeys Joel Rosario and Flavien Prat, Sports Illustrated columnist Pat Forde and Super Screener handicapper Mike Shutty. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

On this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod from Churchill Downs, trainer Tim Yakteen discusses ex-Bob Baffert horses Messier and Taiba and their chances to win next week's Kentucky Derby. Track announcer and horseplayer Travis Stone offers a betting preview of the Derby. Horse Racing Nation's Ed DeRosa handicaps weekend races at Churchill Downs and Golden Gate Fields. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

On this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, trainer Chad Brown discusses his Kentucky Derby horses and plans for other standouts in his barn. Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale describes how he will bet $3 million on Derby day. NBC Sports and MSNBC analyst Steve Kornacki talks about the angles he is looking at in the Run for the Roses. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps Saturday's Apple Blossom card at Oaklawn. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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On this week's episode of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod, Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas talks about Ethereal Road coming back on short rest in Saturday's Lexington Stakes, and he looks ahead to Secret Oath's run in the Kentucky Oaks. Workout and pedigree analyst Laurie Ross looks beyond past performances to the Kentucky Derby. Sara Elbadwi handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

This weekend's last three big preps for the Kentucky Derby are part of the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Sports-talk icon and podcast host Mike Francesa discusses his love of horse racing – and horse ownership. 1/ST Racing chief operating officer Aidan Butler talks about changes this summer at Gulfstream Park. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty handicaps the Wood Memorial, Blue Grass Stakes and Santa Anita Derby. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

Previewing this weekend's Louisiana Derby and Fair Grounds Oaks, owner Ron Winchell talks about Epicenter and Echo Zulu on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Also, Fair Grounds TV analyst Joe Kristufek looks at the Saturday card, and Mark Midland handicaps weekend races. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.