Horse Racing Happy Hour
By Mike Gandolfo & Louis Rabaut
Horse Racing Happy HourDec 22, 2023
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.
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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.
Road to the Preakness '24 - Heft Stakes
Friends of the show Dan Illman (@DRF_DanIllman) & John Piassek (@theyreoff) join to preview the Heft Stakes at Laurel Park. The guys walk through the late pick 4 and offer their opinions on horse of the year for 2023.
Steve Kornacki - Eclipse Awards 2023
Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) joins to discuss his Eclipse Awards voting.
Pat Cummings on the NTA
Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) joins, and our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts.
Takeaways from the Symposium on Racing, the reasons behind the NTA, and what it's like to work with Mike Repole.
Bayakoa G3, Los Al Futurity G2
Louie & Zach sit down to talk about Nothing like You winning and California racing. Louie gives his picks for Los Alamitos this weekend.
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2023 Oaklawn Opening Weekend | Matt Dinnerman Joins the Show
Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the races from the past week. Later, he talks to Matt Dinnerman, the announcer from Oaklawn.
Check out goldbookbets.com for all of Louie's picks for the weekend.
Talking Derby Trail w/ Fred Cowgill
Our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) sits down with Louisville Media Legend Fred Cowgill to talk the ponies. A look at the two biggest Derby 150 preps to date, and a look ahead to the late pick 4 at Aqueduct.
Remsen / KY Derby Prep
Demoiselle / KY Oaks Prep
Another Mike-less Episode - Where is he?
Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about last week's races. Louie gives his picks for this weekend at Churchill Downs.
Breeder's Cup Review
In a Mike-less episode, Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the 2023 Breeder's Cup experience. Louie gives his picks for this weekend.
Check out all of our coverage on 1stgensports.com and goldbookbets.com
Breeder's Cup Saturday Preview
Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Issel and Kevin Kilroy to talk about the races on Breeder's Cup Saturday.
Check out our Breeder's Cup Saturday handicapping on goldbookbets.com!
The Happy Hour has arrived in LA
Kevin Kilroy joins Mike & Louis for Breeders Cup coverage
Who are the Chef’s?
Breeder's Cup West Coast Preview with Jon Lindo
Louie sits down with Jon Lindo to talk about all of the West Coast horses in Breeder's Cup races.
Check out our Breeder's Cup Special Edition for pre-order now at goldbookbets.com!
BC Turf Race Preview with James Welsh
James Welsh @jwracingdotcom joins Louie & Mike to talk about the European shooters in the turf races for Breeders Cup
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