Best Mike Gandolfo Podcasts (2024)

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Steve Kornacki Returns! | Traverse Day 52:33

5h ago52:33

52:33

Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the current 3 year old class. Louie gives his picks for Traverse Day at Saratoga. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

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Charles Town Classic 2024 | Paul Espinosa 54:11

3h ago54:11

54:11

Charles Town Track Announcer Paul Espinosa joined Louie for a preview of the Charles Town Classic card. It'll be run Friday, August 23. MANSCAPED Use our promo code HORSERACING at manscaped.com to receive 20% off your order and free shipping to your home.

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Matthew Desantis | Saratoga, Woodbine 1:03:10

2h ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew Desantis from NYRA Bets. Louie gives his picks for Alabama Day at Saratoga and the King's Plate at Woodbine. Sponsored by MANSCAPE. Use the code HORSERACING and receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

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KY Racing Spotlight for 8/9/2024 58:36

18h ago58:36

58:36

Louie (@RadioLouie) welcome Trainer Bret Calhoun to the KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN Louisville.

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Ellis Park Derby Day 2024 57:23

4d ago57:23

57:23

Sean Collins (@apharoah12) from Bloodhorse & Mike Rennie (@RennieTime) of HRX join Louie to discuss the Pick 6 at Ellis on Sunday. 6 races, all on dirt, 2 for 2YOS, 2 for 3YOs, 2 for older horses - and the return of Saudi Crown.

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Dan Illman is BACK! | Arlington Million & Four Star Dave 53:01

4d ago53:01

53:01

Louie sits down with Dan Illman to discuss the Whitney and last week's races. Louie & Dan give their picks for the Arlington Million & Four Star Dave. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to get 20% off and FREE shipping!

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KY Racing Spotlight for 8/2/24 1:01:18

10d ago1:01:18

1:01:18

Louie Rabaut hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for 8/2/24. Eric Hamelback - President of the National HBPA - is his guest.

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Matthew Desantis | Whitney Day 16:30

10d ago16:30

16:30

Louie sits down with Matt Desantis from NYRA Bets to talk horses and all things Whitney Day.

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KY Downs Preview Weekend 2024 47:59

11d ago47:59

47:59

Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) and Barry Spears (@urbnhandicapper) join Louie to preview the two-day Ellis Park - KY Downs preview. Barry & Louie give their top plays, and ideas on how to play the cards.

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Rusty Arnold | KY Downs Preview Weekend 8:35

11d ago8:35

8:35

Trainer Rusty Arnold joined Louie on ESPN680. He chats KY Downs Preview weekend at Ellis Park, and his filly Red Carpet Ready.

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Dan Issel Returns! | Whitney Day at Saratoga 46:12

12d ago46:12

46:12

Louie & Mike sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about this years crop of horses. Louie gives his picks for Whitney Day at Saratoga. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

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KY Racing Spotlight for 7/26/24 58:39

15d ago58:39

58:39

Louie hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for July 26, 2024. Trainer Wayne Catalano joins to discuss his 3,000th training win, and Danny Brewer joins to handicap the weekend's big races.

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Jon Lindo | Bing Crosby Day 2024 17:05

18d ago17:05

17:05

Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. ahead of the Bing Crosby card at Del Mar.

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Scott Shapiro | Jim Dandy & Bing Crosby Preview 47:54

19d ago47:54

47:54

In another "Mike"-less edition, Louie and Producer Zach welcome Scott Shapiro (scottshap34@) to the show. They preview the G2 Jim Dandy & G1 Bing Crosby. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

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BloodHorse + Happy Hour = Haskell Preview LIVE from MTH 53:23

24d ago53:23

53:23

Happy Hour Live from Monmouth for the Haskell Louis travels to Monmouth Park and is joined by Sean Collins from Bloodhorse to cover the Haskell Stakes. Mike is running the show from the studio. Sponsored by Stockton Mortgage & Dettman Law

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John Piassek Returns | Haskell Preview 1:14:42

25d ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Louie and Mike sit down with John Piassek to review last week's races. Louie gives his picks for the Haskell Day at Monmouth. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping on your order!

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KY Racing Spotlight for 7/12/2024 58:35

26d ago58:35

58:35

Louie sits down with trainers Chris Davis and Doug Cowans to discuss their recent stakes wins, and plans for the summer.

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Dan Illman | Saratoga & Colonial 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman to talk about upcoming races. Louie & Dan give their picks for this weekend. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING for 20% off and FREE shipping!

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Kaitlin Free Returns! | Stephen Foster Day 37:41

2M ago37:41

37:41

Louie sits down with Kaitlin Free to talk about Stephen Foster Day and her illustrious career. Louie and Kaitlin give their picks for the races at Churchill Downs this weekend. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off and FREE shipping!

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Brad Cox | Ohio Derby 2024 11:39

2M ago11:39

11:39

Trainer Brad Cox joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to discuss Catching Freedom's return in the G3 Ohio Derby. He also talks Idiomatic, First Mission, and his summer plans for several horses.

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Bob Roberts | Ohio Derby 2024 18:37

2M ago18:37

18:37

Bob Roberts, turf writer from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They discuss various topics, including the 2024 Grade 3 Ohio Derby.

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Barry Spears & Mike Rennie | Ohio Derby 1:20:39

2M ago1:20:39

1:20:39

Louie sits down with Barry Spears (@urbanhandicapper) and Mike Rennie to talk about the Ohio Derby. Louie gives his picks for this weekend. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use code HORSERACING for 20% off and FREE shipping!

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Matt Dinerman - Haskell Preview Day '24 19:23

2M ago19:23

19:23

Matt Dinerman joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville ahead of Haskell Preview Day. Matt also shares his thoughts on the closing of Golden Gate Fields.

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Steve Kornacki Returns! | Haskell Preview / Monmouth 1:13:19

3M ago1:13:19

1:13:19

Louie sits down with Steve Kornacki to discuss the Belmont results and preview the upcoming Haskell. Louie and Steve give their picks for the races this weekend at Monmouth. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use our code HORSERACING to receive 20% off your order and FREE SHIPPING from MANSCAPED.com

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Belmont Stakes with Matthew DeSantis 57:40

3M ago57:40

57:40

Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew DeSantis from NYRA Bets to talk about the Belmont Stakes. Louie, Mike and Matt give a Bel-YEAH or Bel-NAW for all of the horses running in the Belmont. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use the code HORSERACING on MANSCAPED.com for FREE shipping and 20% off!

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Louie Misses a Show 49:04

3M ago49:04

49:04

Sean Collins from Bloodhorse joins Big Mike while Louis is galavanting in Italy

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Preakness Film Session with Jaime Torres 42:04

3M ago42:04

42:04

Jaime Torres joins the Happy Hour fresh off winning Preakness 149 aboard Seize the Grey

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Preakness 149 Preview Show 1:49:17

3M ago1:49:17

1:49:17

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.

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Road to Preakness | Kali Francois, Scott Wykoff & Dave Rodman 1:15:36

4M ago1:15:36

1:15:36

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. Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Head to MANSCAPED.com and use the code HORSERACING for 20% off and FREE SHIPPING!

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Lance Gasaway, Owner of Mystik Dan 16:28

4M ago16:28

16:28

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.

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Matthew DeSantis reflects on Derby 150 16:22

4M ago16:22

16:22

Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. Thoughts about a great weekend of racing.

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KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 3 50:24

4M ago50:24

50:24

The guys wrap up their preview with one final prediction for the big race.

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KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 2 51:53

4M ago51:53

51:53

Mike & Louie have a few guests during hour 2 ahead of Kentucky Derby 150. -EJ Clark -Ag Commissioner Jonathan Shell -Dr. Chet Mays

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KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 1 57:23

4M ago57:23

57:23

Mike & Louie talk Kentucky Derby 150, and welcome Hall of Famer Dan Issel to the show.

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Dan Issel ahead of KY Derby 150 27:28

4M ago27:28

27:28

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.

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Dan Illman ahead of KY Derby 150 25:42

4M ago25:42

25:42

Dan Illman of DRF fame joined the guys to discuss Oaks and Derby Days.

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KY Oaks 150 - Hour 3 50:21

4M ago50:21

50:21

Mike and Louie wrap up the show with their predictions for Oaks day.

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KY Oaks 150 - Hour 2 54:56

4M ago54:56

54:56

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.

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KY Oaks Day - Hour 1 55:15

4M ago55:15

55:15

Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150. This is hour one of that show.

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Derby 150 Handicapping Seminar 1:04:29

4M ago1:04:29

1:04:29

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!

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Trainer Ron Moquett & Whitmore 16:46

4M ago16:46

16:46

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.

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Eric Hamelback of the Nat'l HBPA 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

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.

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Keiba Kate on the Japanese Derby 150 staters 22:50

4M ago22:50

22:50

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.

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Trainer Danny Gargan Derby 150 17:54

4M ago17:54

17:54

Trainer Danny Gargan joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to talk his two Derby starters: 1 Dornoch and 20 Society Man.

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2024 Derby 150 Draft LIVE! 47:23

4M ago47:23

47:23

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.

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Brook Smith, Owner of Sierra Leone 17:41

4M ago17:41

17:41

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.

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John Cherwa on the Muth Lawsuit 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

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.

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Kali Francois | Tesio Day 46:42

4M ago46:42

46:42

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. See all of our coverage at 1stgensports.com & goldbookbets.com Sponsored by MANSCAPED. Use code HORSERACING at MANSCAPED.com to receive 20% and FREE SHIPPING.…

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Kentucky Derby Festival - Matt Gibson and Mike Gandolfo 1:08:09

4M ago1:08:09

1:08:09

This week we welcome Kentucky Derby Festival President & CEO Matt Gibson and Executive Board Member & Chair of Bourbonville Mike Gandolfo. We talk about many of the beloved events surrounding the Run for the Roses, including Thunder Over Louisville, The Great Steamboat Race, Balloonfest, KDF Bed Races, the iconic Pegasus Parade, and our favorite ev…

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Dan Issel Returns! | Keeneland 47:03

4M ago47:03

47:03

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! Use the code HORSERACING at MANSCAPE.com to receive 20% off and free shipping!…

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