Horse Racing Happy Hour
By Mike Gandolfo & Louis Rabaut
Horse Racing Happy HourMay 06, 2024
Preakness Film Session with Jaime Torres
Jaime Torres joins the Happy Hour fresh off winning Preakness 149 aboard Seize the Grey
Preakness 149 Preview Show
Mike & Louie preview the Preakness with John Piassek (@theyreoff). The show was live from Pimlico.
Our coverage was presented by the Maryland Thoroughbred Breeder's Association.
Road to Preakness | Kali Francois, Scott Wykoff & Dave Rodman
Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Scott Wykoff & Dave Rodman to talk Road to the Preakness and Black-eyed Susan. Louie gives his picks for the races this weekend.
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Lance Gasaway, Owner of Mystik Dan
Lance Gasaway joined Louie from Arkansas to update everyone on Mystik Dan.
He shares the road to the Derby, the feeling of winning it, and Mystik Dan's future plans.
Matthew DeSantis reflects on Derby 150
Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. Thoughts about a great weekend of racing.
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 3
The guys wrap up their preview with one final prediction for the big race.
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 2
Mike & Louie have a few guests during hour 2 ahead of Kentucky Derby 150.
-EJ Clark
-Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell
-Dr. Chet Mays
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 1
Mike & Louie talk Kentucky Derby 150, and welcome Hall of Famer Dan Issel to the show.
Dan Issel ahead of KY Derby 150
Issel made his triumphant return to the show.
He gave his thoughts on all the races, and walked through the Derby field with the guys.
Dan Illman ahead of KY Derby 150
Dan Illman of DRF fame joined the guys to discuss Oaks and Derby Days.
KY Oaks 150 - Hour 3
Mike and Louie wrap up the show with their predictions for Oaks day.
KY Oaks 150 - Hour 2
Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150.
Dan Illman from DRF joined during this hour to discuss his favorites on both Friday and Saturday.
KY Oaks Day - Hour 1
Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150.
This is hour one of that show.
Derby 150 Handicapping Seminar
Louie and Mike hang out at the Blind Squirrel to give you of the explanation and handicapping advice that you need to have your best Derby ever!
Trainer Ron Moquett & Whitmore
Oaklawn-based trainer Ron Moquett joined Louie & Mike on Rabaut & Co. They discuss Whitmore, the camaraderie between trainers, and the pressure from owners to run in specific spots.
Eric Hamelback of the Nat'l HBPA
Eric Hamelback (@EricTheTiger) joined Mike and Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss his efforts on behalf of horsemen. The future of the game, HISA, drugs, litigation, a little of everything.
Keiba Kate on the Japanese Derby 150 staters
Kate Hunter (@KeibaKate) joined Louie and Mike to chat about her role with the Japanese starters in the Derby: 10 T O Password and 11 Forever Young.
This is quite the clip. Kate's passion shines through.
Trainer Danny Gargan Derby 150
Trainer Danny Gargan joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to talk his two Derby starters: 1 Dornoch and 20 Society Man.
2024 Derby 150 Draft LIVE!
Louie & Mike get together with a star studded cast including Steve Kornacki, Travis Stone, Kaitlin Free for the Kentucky Derby 150 Draft! See all of the picks and debauchery! Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use the code HORSERACING at MANSCAPED.com for 20% off and FREE shipping.
Brook Smith, Owner of Sierra Leone
Horse owner Brook Smith joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. He talks ownership, having great hair, and what it's like having a serious Derby contender.
John Cherwa on the Muth Lawsuit
John Cherwa of the L.A. Times joined Louie on ESPN 680 to discuss the ongoing litigation between the Zedan team and CDI. As of now, Muth will not run in the KY Derby.
Kali Francois | Tesio Day
Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Dan Illman, and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing. They all give their picks for Tesio Day this weekend.
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Dan Issel Returns! | Keeneland
Louie sits down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about last week's races and this weekend's races at Keeneland. Louie & Dan give their picks for this weekend.
Don't miss the rest of our coverage on 1stgensports.com and goldbookbets.com!
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Wood Memorial 2024 w/ Matthew DeSantis
Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN 680. They chat Wood Memorial, Gazelle, and the cross-country Pick 3.
The Paddock Prince Returns | Keeneland
Louie & Mike sit down with David "The Paddock Prince" Levitch to discuss the current Derby and Oaks rankings. Louie gives his picks for the weekend at Keeneland.
Check out all of our picks at goldbookbets.com!
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Zedan Lawsuit w/ John Cherwa L.A. Times
John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joins Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville from the L.A. Times.
Louie and John discuss Amr Zedan's lawsuit in Jefferson County Court in an attempt to run in Derby 150.
Brian Nadeau | Fla Derby 2024
Brian Nadeau joins our Louie Rabaut on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
They preview the late pick 4 at Gulfstream Park for Fla Derby Day 2024.
Matt Dinerman Returns | Arkansas Derby & Florida Derby
Louie & Mike sit down with Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Oaklawn, to talk about the Arkansas Derby and Kentucky Derby. Louie gives his picks for the Arkansas Derby and the Florida Derby.
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Jose Ortiz and the Ruby
Jockey Jose Ortiz joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview his trip to Turfway for the Jeff Ruby Steaks Card.
-on moving his tack to Keeneland and Churchill
-riding synthetic
Louisiana Derby Day w/ Kevin Kilroy
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview the Louisiana Derby Card.
Road to the Preakness >>> Private Terms
Mike Gandolfo is joined by Dan Illman from the DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association to discuss Private Terms Stakes day at Laurel Park.
KY Racing Spotlight 3/16/24 - Tyler Gaffalione
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) interviews Jockey Tyler Gaffalione, gives his top Derby contenders, and a pick for the Queen Stakes at Turfway Park.
It's Wiiiiiiiide Open
Mike & Louie recap the Oaks & Derby fields as we look towards the 100-point races
The Sniper Returns | Tampa Bay Derby Weekend
Louie sits down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears and talks about Derby Preps and the upcoming Tampa Bay Derby weekend. Louie and Barry gives their picks.
For all of our continuing coverage, check out goldbookbets.com!
KY Racing Spotlight for 3/1/24
Louie previews a busy week of Derby preps.
Keith Asmussen joins to talk his ride in the Honeybee
Brad Cox joins to discuss his Derby contenders
Kaitlin Free closes the hour with some handicapping
Presented by the KY HBPA.
Brian Nadeau Returns | Fountain of Youth at Gulfstream
Louie and Mike sit down with Brian Nadeau to talk about the upcoming Derby and Oaks Preps. Louie and Brian give their picks for the Fountain of Youth day.
KY Racing Spotlight 2/23/2023
Louie Rabaut walks through yet another edition of the Kentucky Racing Spotlight.
-Louie opens the show talking Derby trail, Oaks Trail
-Trainer John Ennis joins in the 2nd segment
-David Levitch handicaps the Rebel & Honeybee to close the show
Road to the Preakness - Scott Wykoff joins the show
Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Illman, John Piassek, and surprise guest Scott Wykoff, the voice of WBAL Baltimore to talk about the road to Preakness. Louie gives his picks for this weekend.
KY Racing Spotlight for 2/16/2024
Louie hosts the weekly edition of KY Racing Spotlight. Fred Cowgill of WLKY TV joins, and discusses his nearly four decades of covering races in the Commonwealth.
Risen Star 2024 w/ Steve Kornacki
Steve Kornacki joins to chat the Derby 150 Trail, and the Pick 6 at FGNOLA.
Louie Rabaut hosts.
KY Racing Spotlight w/ Louie Rabaut ep1
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts the Inaugural episode of KY Racing Spotlight, a show centered on KY Racing.
Louie reviews Derby150 preps, talks with HOFer Dan Issel about horse ownership, and visits with Kaitlin Free ahead of the Valdale Stakes at Turfway on 2/10.
The Sniper & the Davis | Tampa Bay Downs
Louie & Producer Zach sit down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears to talk about all of this week's races. Louie & Barry talk about all of the races at Tampa Bay Downs.
Holy Bull w/ Brian Nadeau
Brian Nadeau (@Brian_J_Nadeau) joins to talk the late sequence at Gulfstream, the Fla road to the Derby, and the importance of Pegasus Weekend.
Mike Gandolfo (@BigMikeGandolfo) hosts & Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) joins.
Road to Preakness | Pegasus
Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing, the Road to the Preakness, and the Pegasus. They all give their picks for the Pegasus weekend.
Baffert Drops the Suit - w/ John Cherwa
John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss the Zedan Camp's decision to drop their lawsuit over the DQ of Medina Spirit in the KY Derby.
Lecomte '24 w/ Kevin Kilroy
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins our guy Louie (@RadioLouie) for a look at the late Pick 5 sequence at FGNOLA. This segment was recorded on ESPN Louisville.
20 pointers are here - Happy Lecomte!
Matthew Desantis & The Busanda
Matthew Desantis (@FailedToMenace) joined our Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville.
Top 3YOs, the Wood Memorial path to the Derby, and a look at the Oaks Prep Busanda Stakes.
The Busanda & Tampa Stakes
Louie's Eclipse Ballot & Fake Derby Preps
Louie reviews his Eclipse Awards voting ballot with Zach. Louie gives his picks for his fake Derby p[repos.