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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 53rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), won by Nearly. - Centennial Farms' president and co-owner Donald Little Jr. discusses Nearly's Holy Bull victory, Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) winner Antiquarian returning for the 2026 season, and his family’s 30 years of offering racing partnerships. - Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman discusses the Southwest Stakes and racing in Hot Springs, Ark. - We preview exciting Kentucky Derby prep action coming up this weekend. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:12 Weekend Recap 0:09:11 Donald Little Jr. Interview 0:33:24 Matt Dinerman Interview 1:00:03 Weekend Preview 1:06:52 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 52nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap this past weekend's Pegasus World Cup results. - Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard joins to discuss Calandagan being named the Longines World's Best Racehorse of 2025, as well as Gezora's Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) triumph and racing in America. - Tom Hashimoto, general manager of the Japan Racing Association's New York Office, discusses Forever Young's historic year and the Japan Cup (G1T) being named the Longines World's Co-Best Horse Race alongside the Champion Stakes (G1). - We preview exciting Kentucky Derby prep action in this weekend's Holy Bull Stakes (G3) and Southwest Stakes (G3). The Industry Interviews on this episode were presented by the Longines World Racing Awards. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Weekend Recap 14:01 Francis-Henri Graffard Interview 30:51 Tom Hashimoto Interview 46:13 Eclipse Awards 48:27 Weekend Preview BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 51st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Longines World Racing Awards, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap this past weekend's Kentucky Derby (G1) trail action with Golden Tempo winning the Lecomte Stakes (G3) and Street Beast winning the Leonatus Stakes. - Gulfstream Park's Brian Nadeau previews Pegasus World Cup weekend. - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst talks about his recent article 'Stats Suggest Reg Vets Protecting Vulnerable Horses' and what's going on with alternative gaming machines in California. Read Frank's article on regulatory vets: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/289370/stats-suggest-reg-vets-protecting-vulnerable-horses The Longines World Racing Awards take place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. Celebrating the top horses and races from around the world, tune in on the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities YouTube channel tomorrow morning at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time to see which horse and which race are crowned best in the world for 2025. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:08:09 Weekend Recap 0:21:06 Brian Nadeau on Pegasus World Cup 0:42:23 Frank Angst on Reg Vets Study, California Machines 1:06:30 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 50th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We unbox a special gift from one of our viewers. - We discuss Drexel Hill's victory in the Wayward Lass Stakes and So Happy's victory in the San Vicente Stakes (G2). - Morplay Racing's Rich Mendez joins to discuss Shisospicy's 2026 campaign. - Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots' Kevin Kilroy talks about the importance of the track's Road to the Kentucky Oaks and previews this weekend's Lecomte Stakes (G3) and Silverbulletday Stakes. - Thoroughbred Racing Initiative senior advisor and former Kentucky State senator Damon Thayer gives an update on the fight against decoupling in Florida ahead of the next State Legislature session. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro to Our 50th Episode 0:07:25 Weekend Recap 0:12:49 Rich Mendez on Shisospicy 0:37:45 Kevin Kilroy on Fair Grounds 0:54:19 Damon Thayer On Decoupling in Florida 1:19:12 Closing BloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 49th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We react to to some surprise nominations for Eclipse Awards. - Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock Michael Banahan joins to discuss the decision to race Sovereignty as a 4-year-old. - We react to this past weekend's Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races, including My World's victory in the Jerome Stakes and Strategic Risk's victory in the Smarty Jones Stakes. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:14 Eclipse Award Reactions 0:09:48 Godolphin's Michael Banahan on Sovereignty 0:37:47 Weekend Recap BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 48th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment, we're joined by NBC's Steve Kornacki to discuss our Eclipse Award ballots.Let us know your picks for the Eclipse Awards in the comments below.Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:07 2-Year-Old Male 0:10:26 2-Year-Old Filly 0:15:39 3-Year-Old Male 0:22:23 3-Year-Old Filly 0:28:37 Older Dirt Male 0:35:54 Older Dirt Female 0:41:25 Male Sprinter 0:45:53 Female Sprinter 0:49:17 Male Turf 0:55:11 Female Turf 0:58:15 Owner 1:04:06 Breeder 1:05:41 Apprentice Jockey 1:10:10 Jockey 1:14:32 Trainer 1:19:59 Horse of the Year 1:25:37 Steeplechase 1:27:43 Frank Angst's Thought on Horse of the Year 1:32:24 ClosingBloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorseBloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 47th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:- We recap a weekend of racing that included Kentucky Derby (G1) trail wins from Chip Honcho in the Gun Runner Stakes and Express Kid in the Springboard Mile. - Summerhill Farm's Cary Simon discusses how special Mink's Palace is to their family operation after her win in the Holiday Inaugural Stakes during the Turfway Park Synthetic Championships. - Thoroughbred Charities of America executive director Erin Halliwell discusses her organization's mission ahead of their Stallion Season Auction Jan. 7-9 and 11. - We pick which racehorses since Covid would be called upon to fill in on Santa's sleigh. Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:01:47 Weekend Recap 0:12:36 Cary Simon Interview 0:31:57 Erin Halliwell Interview 0:50:38 Picking Santa's Racehorse Reindeer Team BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 46th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap Litmus Test's victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) and an eventful weekend in Hong Kong featuring Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising. - SF Racing's Tom Ryan discuss Litmus Test's victory, his relationship with Bob Baffert, and more. - Former Carolina Panthers pro bowl quarterback Jake Delhomme talks about his stable star Touchuponastar after the gelding won his fourth consecutive Louisiana Champions Day Classic Stakes. - We discuss the final Kentucky Derby prep races held in 2025: the Gun Runner Stakes at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots and the Springboard Mile at Remington Park. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:55 Los Alamitos Futurity Recap 0:10:29 Tom Ryan Interview 0:30:22 Hong Kong Recap 0:36:43 Jake Delhomme Interview 0:54:36 Weekend Preview BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 45th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - Co-owner Brook Smith discusses Paladin's victory in the Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack Dec. 6. - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst talks about the current status of prediction markets in relation to horse racing. - BloodHorse writer Bob Kieckhefer discusses recent racing in Japan and previews the Hong Kong International races coming up this weekend. - We close out the show discussing international racing and the Dec. 13 Turfway Park Synthetic Championships. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:34 Brook Smith on Paladin 0:25:40 Frank Angst on Prediction Markets 0:42:15 Bob Kieckhefer on Racing in Japan, Hong Kong 1:03:38 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Frank Angst for the 44th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! - We recap an exciting weekend of racing at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including Magnitude's victory in the Clark Stakes (G2) and Further Ado's win in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2), and Salamis' victory in the Hollywood Derby (G1T). - Abu Dhabi Turf Club racecourse director Dayle Brown discusses The President Cup on Dec. 6 and how Abu Dhabi plans to grow their product on the global stage. - We react to how racing is improving in the Middle East and how it impacts American racing. - We preview the December 2025 edition of BloodHorse Magazine. - We preview an existing Dec. 6 card at Aqueduct Racetrack that features the Cigar Mile (G2) and Remsen Stakes (G2).Chapters: 0:00 Weekend Recap 9:57 Dayle Brown on Racing in Abu Dhabi 25:33 Louie and Frank React to Racing on the Arabian Peninsula 34:05 Previewing BloodHorse Magazine 38:20 Weekend Preview BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 43rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap Nevada Beach's win in the Native Diver Stakes (G3) and Giocoso's win in the Commonwealth Turf (G3T). - Scott Clarke, son of the late breeder and owner Harvey Clarke, joins to discuss Gosger ahead of the Nov. 28 Clark Stakes (G2). - Rabaut and Collins debate the Clark's status as a grade 2 race. - Jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. joins to discuss his injury recovery from a September spill and preview the horses he's riding on closing weekend at Churchill Downs, including defending Clark winner Rattle N Roll. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:10 Weekend Racing Recap 0:13:30 Scott Clarke on Gosger 0:29:36 Should the Clark be a Grade 1? 0:44:53 Brian Hernandez Jr. Interview 0:58:49 ClosingBloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 42nd episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap the Nov. 15 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs. - Icon Racing's Jayson Werth, a former Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series winner, discusses his involvement in racing and the importance of promoting the sport. - Trainer Dale Romans discusses his run for U.S. Senate and highlights some exciting 2-year-olds in his barn. This episode was presented by FanDuel. Download the FanDuel Racing app and bet racing today. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:15 Claiming Crown Recap 0:11:23 Jayson Werth Interview 0:36:45 Dale Romans Interview 0:49:29 Closing BloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 41st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap recent news about the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and Gezora remaining in the United States for 2026. - Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' president and CEO Aron Wellman discuss the decision to keep Journalism in training as a 4-year-old. - National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association CEO Eric Hamelback discusses the importance of the Claiming Crown, which will be held at Churchill Downs Nov. 15. - Horseshoe Indianapolis vice president and general manager of racing, Eric Halstrom discusses Veterans Day promotions at the track Nov. 11 and how the track has grown in recent years. This episode was presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis - where it’s 2025’s closing week! Your last chance to bet on full fields, player friendly takeouts, and support their Veterans Day card tomorrow, Nov. 11. A pair of 2YO stakes on Thursday, Nov. 13 - as part of a packed 13 race card. Check out Horseshoe Indianapolis this week! Chapters: 0:00:00 Recent Racing News 0:12:02 Aron Wellman on Journalism 0:31:59 Eric Hamelback on the Claiming Crown 0:47:19 Eric Halstrom on Horseshoe Indianapolis 0:58:50 ClosingBloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 40th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap the Breeders' Cup Saturday races, including Forever Young's Classic win. - Trainer Jose D'Angelo joins the show to recap his two Breeders' Cup victories with Shisospicy in the Turf Sprint and Bentornato in the Sprint. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 4:45 Recapping the Turf Sprint and Sprint 11:23 Jose D'Angelo Interview 43:27 Classic Recap 59:37 Other Notes from the Weekend BloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years. Download the FanDuel Racing app and bet racing today.

Join BloodHorse Monday hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins in the Del Mar Paddock for BloodHorse at the Breeders' Cup. In this episode: - We recap all five Juvenile races held on Friday.- BloodHorse News editor Byron King previews the Filly and Mare Sprint and Classic with Rabaut. - BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt previews the Turf and New York's Classic hopefuls with Rabaut. - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst previews the Distaff and Filly and Mare Turf with Rabaut. - Rabaut and Collins preview the Turf Sprint, Sprint, Mile, and Dirt Mile. Join us again Nov. 3 on BloodHorse Monday as we recap Saturday's results. Chapters: 0:00 Recapping Future Stars Friday 17:15 Filly and Mare Sprint Preview 20:27 Turf Sprint Preview 26:24 Sprint Preview 32:19 Distaff Preview 37:05 Turf Preview 42:21 Classic Preview - Ehalt 47:21 Classic Preview - King 51:59 Mile Preview 57:43 Dirt Mile Preview 1:03:47 Filly and Mare Turf Preview 1:06:42 Closing BloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.