Horse Racing Happy Hour

Louis & Mike sit down with David Levitch to talk about Florida racing. Louis gives his picks for Gulfstream and Oaklawn.

Louis sits down with Kevin Kilroy to talk FGNOLA racing in the Louisiana Derby Day. Louis gives his picks for the Bayou-Bluegrass Pick 5.

Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk all things Road to Preakness and Maryland bred. Louis gives his picks for the Whitmore.

Mike and Louis sit down with Barry Spears to talk racing in Tampa Bay. Louis gives his picks for Tampa Bay Derby weekend.

The DRF’s Marty McGee joined Louie and Dan Issel on their ESPN Louisville show, “Issel & Louie.” They preview the Fountain of Youth, talk late sequence, and get into some stories.

Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joins the show to talk California racing. Louis picks for Aqueduct, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, & Turfway Park

Louis & Mike talk all things on the Derby / Oaks Trail. Louis gives his picks for the Rebel & Honeybee.

Louis & Mike sit down with Adrianne DeVaux to talk about racing in Louisiana including the Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing

Louis & Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk Maryland racing and the road to the Preakness. Sponsored by Greensheet Racing

The Derby Trail continues as we go bi-coastal! The Sam F Davis at Tampa, the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate, and The Withers at Aqueduct!

Louis and Mike talk horses in the trail to the Derby and Oaks. Louis gives his picks for Holy Bull Day. #RoadToPreakness

Louis takes a look at the road to the Derby and Oaks. Handicapping includes Martha Washington, The Las Virgenes, and Pegasus Day.

Mike returns to pick up the pieces after being gone for a month. Racing Rachel visits the show to brag about cheerleading. Louis and Mike handicap the Lecomte Stakes.

Louis sits down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about the Preakness Trail. Everyone gives their picks for the races at Laurel.

Louis and Dan talk horses and then Louis gives his pick 3 for Busanda Stakes Day.

Matt Rybaltowski joins the show. Louis talks his Pick 3 for Jerome Day at Aqueduct.

John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the show. John attended the Malibu at Santa Anita, talks Eclipse categories, and takes umbrage with one of Louis’ takes.

Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) of Horse Racing Nation joins @LouisRabaut to help guide us through Louis' first Eclipse Ballot. All episodes presented by Green Sheet Racing @sheetracing.

Horse Racing radio veteran E.J. Clark, host of Kentucky Winner's Circle for over 25 years, joins Big Mike to discuss the year in horse racing and preview their upcoming Eclipse Award selections. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Trainer Jonathan Wong (@JAWongRacing) joins the show ahead of his move to the Kentucky Circuit.  Louis Rabaut hosts, and handicaps the late sequence at Gulfstream Park for Christmas Eve.

Louis talks with Zach about Oaks / Derby Points and gives his Pick 3 for the Prairie Bayou.

Louis chats with Jose (Los Ponies) Contreras. We talk Oaks Points. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing.

Is White Abarrio Season in December? Probably not but we are covering it.

Happy Thanksgiving! Mike & Louis welcome Danny Brewer of HorseRacingScoop.com to preview Clark Stakes day card at Churchill Downs. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

This time around Louis and Mike talk about Betting Pool Manipulation at Gulf Stream and David Levitch from Horse Racing Nation stops by to reminisce with Mike about basketball and everybody gives you their picks. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing (greensheetracing.com).

Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Ben Roberts & Dan Issel join the Happy Hour Crew to discuss Saturday's Breeders' Cup Card. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Mike, Louie, and Dan Issel host "Issel & Louie" from Keeneland.  They talk sports, horses, and there's plenty of shenanigans.

The Happy Hour Crew is live from Chef's Cut Pizza!  resented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

The Daily Racing Form's Dan Illman (@DRF_Illman) joins Louis (@LouisRabaut) for a look ahead to Breeder's Cup 2022.  Dan's favorites and prices on both days.

James Welsh (jwracing.com @jwracingdotcom) hops on for a special edition of the Happy Hour to preview the European shippers in the Breeders' Cup. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Dan Illman from DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association join the Happy Hour crew to preview of Maryland Million Day. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Wise Dan Issel & Ellis Starr join the Happy Hour to discuss opening weekend at Keeneland 

The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the stakes at the Big A, Churchill Downs, & Santa Anita. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Barry 'Sniper' Spears stops by to preview the PA Derby card.  He & Louis discuss the 3YO class, and how we take in the early Derby preps.

The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the Iroquois at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Class gon' class, folks. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Mike & Louis welcome handicapper John Cherwa to the Happy Hour to discuss Flightline's impressive performance in the Pacific Classic. Louis handicaps the upcoming big day at Kentucky Downs. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Mike & Louis welcome handicapper Dennis Trusty to the Happy Hour to discuss the Pacific Classic card at Del Mar. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Travers Weekend preview with Dan Issel. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

Racin' Rachel returns (sort of) to discuss Alabama day at Saratoga. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as his favorite sequence.

John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the Happy Hour to discuss Arlington Million day at Churchill Downs this weekend. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs.

Matt Rybaltowski with USBets saddles up to the bar with Mike & Louis to discuss Whitney weekend at Saratoga. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, as well as the Pick 6 sequence at Saratoga.

Matt Dinerman joins the happy hour to recap Haskell day at Monmouth followed by a handicapping segment of the big races at Del Mar & Saratoga on Saturday. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and his selections for  the all-stakes Pick 4 with a $400,000 guaranteed pool at Monmouth.

Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel joins the Happy Hour to discuss Haskell weekend at Monmouth and opening weekend at Del Mar featuring the GII San Clemente. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most likely winner, the favorite he's against, and his selections for the all-stakes Pick 4 with a $400,000 guaranteed pool at Monmouth.

Happy Hour Live! July 14, 2022 - presented by Green Sheet Racing Racing Rachel joins the Happy Hour Crew to recap Indiana Derby Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. Louis picks races for the opening weekend at Saratoga. 

The Happy Hour Crew is live from Horseshoe Indianapolis for Indiana Derby Day! This great card includes 8 stakes races.

The crew looks ahead to the Ohio Derby, and stakes at Churchill, Belmont, and a mystery track. @MeganDevineTV  @LouisRabaut  @HorseTickets

Megan and Louis are on their own... so who knows what they'll talk about?! But there will definitely be talk of Santa Anita, Belmont, Churchill, and the all-graded stakes Late Pick 4 at Monmouth! Grab your Single Barrel Cigar, your Green Sheet and saddle up to the bar to join the fun of the Horse Racing Happy Hour!

Megan, Louis, & JD walk through the Belmont card.  They also check out the stakes at Santa Anita, Golden Gate, and Churchill on Saturday.

Megan & Louis sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to discuss the Regret, Arlington, and four other stakes races.

Megan (@MeganDevineTV) and Louis (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Dan Issel on ESPN Louisville. A nice stakes card, including Pauline's Pearl & Americanrevolution.

The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Black Eyed Susan & Preakness weekend, handicaps races at CD as well as Belmont, while looking forward to the Belmont Stakes

Megan, Louis, and JD walk through the Friday and Saturday cards at Pimlico! Who makes the cut as a Preakness Horse, and who's a Weak Mess?  Find out!

Rachel @RacingRachelM & Louis @LouisRabaut take a look ahead to the late pick 5 sequence on Caesars Stakes Day at Horseshoe Indianapolis. 

The Happy Hour Crew discusses the Derby weekend & previews the Man O War & Peter Pan

Louis Rabaut & Ron Flatter react to all things Derby, and look ahead to the Preakness.

Mike, Megan, & Louis were live from Churchill Downs on KY Derby day.  They shared their pre-race analysis, walked through the field, and tried to find the best ticket to play on the Derby (SPOILER: they did not have Rich Strike on top).

Mike, Megan & Louis were live at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks 148. Their coverage is presented by Single Barrel Cigars, Green Sheet Racing, Hoosier Indianapolis, and Coady Photography.

Mike, Megan, & Louis each get three picks to try to put together a 3-horse Derby dream team.

The Happy Hour crew welcomes Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate Fields and has the first ever Derby draft! Catch us live from Churchill Downs on ESPN Louisville. 12-2 on Kentucky Oaks Day and 11-2 on Kentucky Derby Day. 

The Happy Hour Crew discusses the top contenders in the Kentucky Oaks

Megan (@MeganDevineTV), Louis (@LouisRabaut), & JD (@horsetickets) join forces to chat the Derby & Oaks fields, a look ahead to Saturday at Keeneland and Laurel.  A little Preakness preview, anyone?

Single Barrel Cigars joins in the Happy Hour fun

The Thursday show just wasn't enough for Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut. Get yourself an extra helping of the Horse Racing Happy Hour with this special bonus episode for the Jeff Ruby Steaks Day at Turfway Park. Race by race selections + Kentucky Derby and Oaks points on the line + a mandatory payout for the Pick 6 + a whole lot of other racing you won't want to miss = one awesome day in Florence... y'all.

Derby field begins to take shape with the Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby running this weekend. Who will emerge as the favorite on the first Saturday in May?

The Happy Hour crew previews the first 100 point prep race - the Louisiana Derby! Sunland Derby, UAE Derby, & Dubai World Cup too.

The Happy Hour crew celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Dan Illman of DRF

Barry Spears joins the Happy Hour Crew to talk a little basketball

Mike pops in for a bit in the midst of celebrating his daughter's birthday #DadLife #GirlDad while Louis & Megan do a poop load of handicapping ahead of a big day on the derby trail.

Baffert fallout and Rebel preview. While Megan is on her way to Hot Springs, AR. Louis is back from the beach. Mike is excited about the return of BIG FUDGE!

Megan takes a break from keeping her farm animals safe from flood waters & Louis joins us from the beach to talk about the big day at the Fairgrounds. 

The Happy Hour Crew looks back at the Holy Bull, talks El Camino Real Derby with Matt Dinerman, & preview the big day in Tampa Bay.

The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Pegasus World Cup weekend (including impressive results by Colonel Liam & Life is Good) then handicaps the upcoming big races at Gulfstream & Aqueduct. Video replays & race calls are courtesy of the Gulfstream Park YouTube channel. 

The Happy Hour crew is back in 2022! Did you miss us? In this episode we discuss what we did over our sabbatical & preview some races at Gulfstream & Oaklawn.

J.A. Adande (@jadande) joins the Happy Hour!  J.A. is the director of sports journalism at the Medill School at Northwestern.  J.A. is also a regular on ESPN's Around The Horn. Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts, and walks us through J.A.'s favorite and most poignant memories of last year's Derby.

Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) joins the Happy Hour!  Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts.  They chat everything from Medina Spirit, a terrific Belmont, the media scene at the Preakness, Cowboy George at the BC, and why Gus Johnson should call the Triple Crown.

Better than the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special The Horse Racing Happy Hour has been nominated for another award! Please vote! We have been nominated for an America's Best Racing 2021 Fan Choice Award. Help me become a winner by voting at https://bit.ly/FCAFinalist21. We appreciate your vote! #ABRFanChoice

Sit back, relax, & enjoy the smooth sultry sounds of the Horse Racing Happy Hour trio

Rachel Mclaughlin from Indiana Grand surprises the Happy Hour crew

James Welsh (@jwracingdotcom) joins the show to chat the Euro shippers in this weekend's BC.  Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts.

The Happy Hour crew previews all the big races on Saturday's card at Del Mar

The Happy Hour Crew previews Future Star Friday at Del Mar

Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut are joined by Dave Rodman to talk Maryland Million Day, Keeneland and... chair construction? Saddle up to the bar.

Megan Devine & Louis Rabaut recap the races from last weekend at Keeneland, talk airport bourbons, Queen Elizabeth and random maidens. Buckle up. 

Megan is officially off the market

Last show before Megan gets hitched. Ron Flatter joins the boys tonight as they preview the biggest remaining weekend in racing before the Breeders Cup.

Our guy Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) previews the late Pennsylvania Derby card, and reflects on the Baffert decision to not ship Medina Spirit and Private Mission.

Louis literally loses his shirt while handicapping 

Megan, Mike, & Louis talk about the horse racing coming up in Kentucky as well as a quick recap of last week's big races at Saratoga

The Happy Hour crew previews Travers weekend at the Spa

Edison Hatter joins the happy hour

@RogueClown takes a break from Jeopardy to join Mike & Louis

Megan Devine (@megandevinetv) & Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Rob Benefiel (@whoyagothere) to chat his $53k Pick 5 win! The 3 look ahead to the stakes at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Ellis Park.

Megan, Louis, & Mike talk about the whip rule, the Vanderbilt, the Jim Dandy, the Bing Crosby, & more

Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski) joins the show on short notice, and Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) talks stakes at Saratoga, Pimlico, and Del Mar.

Jon White joins the Happy Hour fun this week as the Haskell Stakes looms

The Happy Hour crew enjoys El Jimador Silver Tequila while talking about the incredible performances by Letruska, Maxfield, & Set Piece as well as the weekend ahead at Belmont & Gulfstream. 

Megan, Louis, & Mike preview the final day of Churchill's spring meet

Mike, Megan, & Louis discuss racing at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs as well as other topics in the world of horse racing.

Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate joins the Happy Hour Crew for this week's show.  Louis tries to keep his Pick 4 streak going.

John Piassek of America's Best Racing joins Mike & Louis to discuss an amazing card on Belmont Stakes day

Bourbon Slush Recipe: 1 can of frozen concentrated orange juice 1 can of frozen concentrated lemonade use one of the empty cans to fill with 1.5 cans of Old Forester 100 use one of the empty cans to fill with 3.5 cans of water freeze overnight 

Mike & Louis don't understand country music. Megan talks about getting engaged. 

Mike (@BigMikeGandofo) & Megan (@megandevinetv) anchor our coverage from the studio, and are joined by Louis (@LouisRabaut) live from Pimlico, technology issues and all.  Jack Grossman (@jackgrossman97) produces the effort. The crew chats Baffert's recent suspension, gives out a few trifectas live, and tries to predict the Preakness winner.

Louis brags about doing interviews Mike is an angry gambler

Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski, @Sports_Handle) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby, talk Preakness, and celebrate Infield Fest.

Veteran turf writer Tim Wilkin (@tjwilkin) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby.  They chat Derby, HOF, look ahead to the Preakness, and wax poetically about Baltimore.

Recorded live from Churchill Downs Megan wins the day Mike gets sentimental Louis works for the LA Times

The crew is live from Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks.  ESPN Louisville 680 am - Megan loves Maxfield - Louis is good at rating the fillies - Mike makes weird noises when he bends over

Megan, Louis, & Mike discuss opening weekend at Churchill Downs

Megan, Louis, & Mike discuss opening weekend at Churchill Downs

2 weeks until Oaks/Derby weekend

Mike is on spring break so Louis & Megan do their best. Preview of the Santa Anita Derby & the Bluegrass Stakes highlight the show.

Hall of Fame Jockey Ramón Domínguez will be our guest!  He joins us from Exacta Box.  4,985 wins... we’ll ask him about a few, and his thoughts on the big races on the Florida Derby card.  Our drink of the week is Fords Gin - we’ll try a couple cocktails tonight.

Racing Rachel joins Louis & Mike

Happy Birthday Louis

King Guillermo...nuff said

The HAPPY HOUR CREW takes a look at the big day at Gulfstream, Turfway, & Oaklawn

@megandevinetv big-timed the show, so we had our friends @RacingRachelM, @mattrybaltowski, and @jcherwa on to chat Derby preps and the Saudi Cup

Happy Anniversary Megan! Mike, Megan, & Louis talk Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra, and the stakes action at Laurel.

Old Fo is good

We tried

Megan, Louis, & Mike are back for 2021!  The crew chats Christmas break, we wonder if Louis gambles too much, Megan visits Rural King, and Mike makes the case for East Coast Rap.   We preview Pegasus Day at Gulfstream, and the late Pick 4 at Oaklawn.

America's Best Racing's Dan Tordjman (@DanonumousMan) talks Eclipse Awards w/ our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut).  Eclipse Awards, favorite races, some gushing over Maryland Racing, and Moroccan food chat.

In this episode, our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) chats with Chris Otts (@christopherotts) of WDRB about the recent KY Supreme Court ruling against Historical Racing Machines.  They discuss the fallout, the current legislative session, and by how many point Chris' alma mater Alabama will win the National Championship.

Matt Rybaltowski (@MattRybaltowski) of Sports Handle and Forbes joins host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to chat all things 2020.  Note: we recorded on 12/29, prior to Tiz The Law being retired.  Our favorite races, Horse of the Year, and some Eclipse Awards talk.

Host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) visits with Golden Gate Fields Track Announcer Matt Dinerman (@3coltshandicap) to recap a surreal year in the Bay Area, a look forward, and a little bowling and perfume talk.

The Happy Hour crew is joined by @LosPonies to talk about racing at Los Al.  We also handicap races at Aqueduct & Tampa.

Louis & Mike handicap the late pick 4 at Churchill Downs which includes the Grade 1 Clark

Weekly pod is up!  Old Fashioneds brought to you by our friends @oldforester. -@WoodbineTB, @ChurchillDowns, @DelMarRacing, @TheNYRA -@RacingRachelM sends us swag -@BigMikeGandolfo gets Christmasy -@MeganDevineTV shrinks tickets -@LouisRabaut loves Lloyd

We chat Breeders' Cup wrap-up, and we 'cap Churchill Downs & Del Mar.  We chat what's on the table for discussion in horse racing, our upcoming schedule, and what we're looking forward to.

Mike, Megan, & Louis give their thoughts on Futures Friday, and 'cap the card for Classic Day.  Be sure to subscribe to the podcast, and follow us @horsehappyhour.

Live From Keeneland!  We chat undercard, what we're most excited about, and Megan and Louis give out their late P4s.

Mike talks with professional handicapper James Welsh to get his insight on the crop of horses shipping across the pond for the Breeders' Cup

Louis talk with John Cherwa of the LA Times about the horses travelling from California to the Breeders' Cup

Louis & Tim Wilkin of the Albany Times Union discuss the New York contingent of horses in the 2020 Breeders' Cup

Weekly pod is up- brought to you by @oldforester & @shadyrays! -we cap @TheNYRA & @DelMarRacing -@MeganDevineTV is busy, y’all -@LouisRabaut has maiden thoughts -@BigMikeGandolfo DJs all the Halloween Music -we chat early @BreedersCup entries

Weekly pod is up! Brought to you by @shadyrays and @oldforester! -we visit with @RacingRachelM -@MeganDevineTV is a goat vet -@LouisRabaut likes a @TheNYRA P3 -@BigMikeGandolfo brings the R&B slow-jams

This show goes off the rails...quick

Megan takes one for the team and records while not feeling well. Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING

Megan & the boys take a look at the major stakes races at Belmont, Keenland, & Pimlico this weekend which is the last big tune up weekend before the Breeders Cup

After taking last week off, the gang talks about serious issues impacting racing and handicaps the big races at Churchill Downs, Belmont, and Santa Anita this weekend. Interview with WDRB's Chris Otts coming soon Follow Chris on Twitter @christopherotts Chris's piece on WDRB.com  Check out Uncovered by WDRB podcast

Megan, Mike, & Louis recap the amazing weekend at Churchill Downs while shifting their handicapping to big days at Woodbine & Kentucky Downs. Follow us on Twitter: @HorseHappyHour Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20 ***PHOTO CREDIT*** Coady Photography owns the photo for this episode's cover art. Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING

Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20 ***PHOTO CREDIT*** Coady Photography owns the photo for this episode's cover art. Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour.  If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat. Our other sponsors are: VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content! RE Solutions - Revolutionizing real estate one relationship at a time.  Begin your home search at www.RESolutions.realtor

Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20 Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour.  If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat. Our other sponsors are: VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content! RE Solutions - Revolutionizing real estate one relationship at a time.  Begin your home search at www.RESolutions.realtor

Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20 Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour.  If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat. Our other sponsors are: VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content! RE Solutions - Revolutionizing real estate one relationship at a time.  Begin your home search at www.RESolutions.realtor

Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20  Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING  J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour.  If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat.  Our other sponsors are: VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content!  RE Solutions - Revolutionizing real estate one relationship at a time.  Begin your home search at www.RESolutions.realtor

We are not releasing a show this Thursday but you will be able to stream us live from Churchill Downs on Friday & Saturday. Who's ready for 8 hours of happiness this weekend?  To find us, look for ESPN Louisville's stream on iHeart or click "Listen Live" on the ESPN Louisville website. Coverage starts at 1:00 pm EST both days as we take you right up to the HRRN coverage and then rejoin you for a recap shortly after the lilies and roses are handed out. We want to hear from you this weekend, so be sure to tweet @HorseHappyHour with your questions or comments. Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer of the Kentucky Derby and Churchill Downs, is offering 20% off orders of $40 or more.  Just visit CoadyPhotography.com and enter promo code CHEERS20 Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when you buy 2 or more pairs of sunglasses.  Just go to shadyrays.com and use code RACING J Shepherd is the official cigar provider of the Horse Racing Happy Hour.  If you buy 20 cigars you get a "Pandemic Pack" with additional cigars, a cigar lighter, travel ashtray, butane, and a hat.   Our other sponsors are  VidHorse - marketing, photography and videography. Let VidHorse take the reins of your digital content! RE Solutions - Revolutionizing real estate one relationship at a time.  Begin your home search at www.RESolutions.realtor

The Horse Racing Happy Hour crew records live at J Shepherd Cigars

The crew travels to the Louisville Thoroughbred Society as the fields for the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby come into focus.  Be sure to follow us on Twitter for our latest fun & picks! Also, we will be on LIVE from Churchill Downs on Oaks & Derby Day with pre-race & post-race shows that can be heard on ESPN Louisville.

The HRHH does their first show with all 3 of us in the same location

The 2 year old crop & some of the top mares in the world battle in Del Mar.  Meanwhile at the Spa, we have a loaded card of nice stakes races.  Derby 146 is 4 weeks away! Catch us on ESPN Louisville before and after the Oaks/Derby. We love interacting with our listeners on Twitter - @HorseHappyHour! 

A huge weekend for some of the top horses in the world

Megan, Mike, & Louis breakdown Saturday's action at Saratoga & Del Mar, including Maximum Security's debut for Bob Baffert in the San Diego Handicap.

Mike, Louis, & Megan go off the rails again while breaking down this weekend's major stakes racing at Saratoga, Woodbine, and a big day at Monmouth Park 

Mike, Louis, & Megand discuss the stakes races on Saturday at Keeneland, Del Mar, & Belmont

Louis, Megan, & Mike breakdown 5 stakes races at Belmont on Saturday and 2 major races at Los Al.  

Grab a drink with Louis Rabout, Megan Devine and Kevin Kerstein from Churchill Downs! Join us for a chat about the upcoming races on Stephen Foster Day, Belmont Stakes and more... so much more.

Megan, Louis, & Mike celebrate success and breakdown the big races on Strong Island this weekend

Mike, Louis, & Megan breakdown the dwindling field for the Belmont Stakes, impressive performances from last weekend, and preview the Ogden Phipps Stakes, The Louisville, The Thor's Echo Handicap, and The Angels Flight. 

MIKE, Megan, & Louis memorialize Arrogate, recap a wild weekend at Churchill Downs, & preview Santa Anita's big upcoming Saturday card.

The Horse Racing Happy Hour welcomes our new co-host, Megan Devine, to the show.  Mike, Louis, & Megan talk about the troubles in Bob Baffert's barn, the return of Maxfield, and our love (Megan)/hate (Louis) relationship with Saratoga.  PSA - Don't winter in Arkansas. Leave us a voice message Interact with us on social media: Twitter @horsehappyhour Instagram @horseracinghappyhour Facebook 

Mike & Louis discuss the upcoming big day of stakes races at Churchill Downs & disagree about the Belmont

The guys are joined by Megan Devine to preview Arkansas Derby day at Oaklawn Park.

Our interview with John Cherwa of the LA Times

Mike & Louis launch the Horse Racing Hour by discussing the top issues in horse racing & the road to the Breeder's Cup