In the Gate
Barry Abrams brings you behind the scenes of the horse racing industry.
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In The Gate #434 - Off to See the Wizard
Saffie Joseph Jr prepares 31-1 Penn. Derby winner, MATH WIZARD, for the BC Classic. Plus, Sophie Doyle enjoys the ride on Cotillion winner STREET BAND heading into the Distaff
34 min
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In The Gate #433 - Dancing to the Cup
Third-generation trainer Carlos Martin prepares Come Dancing for the Filly & Mare Sprint. Plus, jockey Abel Cedillo bursts onto the sport's brightest stage.
26 min
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In The Gate #432 - Stallion Cap
Will there soon be an annual limit on stallion matings? Plus, what's the best way to strengthen a horse's abdominal muscles after surgery?
30 min
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In The Gate #431 - A Legacy Questioned
A then-California Horse Racing Board member reacts to a media report of Justify testing positive for a banned substance. Plus, Churchill Downs' commitment to gaming vs. racing
33 min
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In The Gate #430 - Family Feud
Will the Stronach family feud bring down thoroughbred racing in the U.S.? Plus, we remember recently deceased Hall of Fame rider, Randy Romero.
43 min
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In The Gate #429 - Overturning the Derby
Will the Ky Derby DQ be overturned? It happened in a recent Derby. Plus, one of the youngest horsemen, Nick Vaccarezza, on working for Chad Brown & surviving Parkland.
21 min
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In The Gate #428 - Not Ready to Dismount
At age 48, jockey Frankie Dettori is having a season for the ages. Plus, we replay our interview from last October with recently deceased HOF broadcaster, Jack Whitaker.
32 min
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In The Gate #427 - Why Now?
This year's Santa Anita's 12-month fatality totals are almost equal to last year. So why the media furor now? Plus, the fragility of the US thoroughbred vs. Japanese-breds
34 min
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In The Gate #426 - The Historic Upset
55-year old Jose Ferrer returns in 10 days from a broken neck vertebra to record 2 wins on Haskell day. Plus, it's been 100 yrs since Man O'War's only career loss, to Upset
35 min
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In The Gate #425 - Doing the Splits
You know how very little hard data is available for UK races, compared w/North America? Well, change is on the way. Plus, a skeptic's view of the Horseracing Integrity Act.
37 min
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In The Gate #424 - Showing the Waya
The great filly/mare, WAYA, enters the Racing Hall of Fame. Plus, an equine gene that can predict whether a horse will make it to the races by age 3.
30 min
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In The Gate #422 - Presque Isle to British Isle
Rising star Tyler Gaffalione, rider of Preakness winner War of Will, describes riding at Royal Ascot for the 1st time. Plus, an update on the continuing problems in So. Cal.
25 min
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In The Gate #421 - He's Baaaack!!
Kentucky Derby morning-line favorite, Omaha Beach, returns to training. Plus, an update on the laws and consequences affecting seasonal workers to care for racehorses.
28 min
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In The Gate #420 - All for One
What concerns would industry stakeholders have if a push for a national governing body of thoroughbred racing were to gain momentum?
31 min
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In The Gate #419 - Mending Fences
Can Japan-based Master Fencer claim an American classic, the Belmont? Plus, Ray Paulick provides a nuanced view of the continuing turmoil in California.
27 min
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In The Gate #418 - The Loud Silence
Will the maturing U.S. legal betting market necessitate officials' accountability (see: Derby DQ)? Plus, how can all the mid-Atlantic tracks survive in an era of contraction?
24 min
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In The Gate #417 - Secrets of Seabiscuit
When will Maximum Security get a rematch against Preakness champ, War of Will? Plus, will DNA from the 1930s legend - Seabiscuit - reveal secrets of the breed?
19 min
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In The Gate #416 - Mining for a Gem
Alwaysmining rides a 6-race win streak into the Preakness. A re-examination of the DQ rule that affected the Derby & a look at the decision's perception by the general public
35 min
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In The Gate #415 - A Different Kind of Derby
What does the Preakness hold after the wild Kentucky Derby DQ? Plus, how about winning a Derby that's not 1 1/4 mi long, but 620 mi? When you've never ridden a horse before?
27 min
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In The Gate #414 - Handicapping the Derby
Who's going to win the 145th Kentucky Derby? Our expert panel analyzes the race. Plus, jockey Gabriel Saez prepares to ride By My Standards in the race.
29 min
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In The Gate #414 - Handicapping the Derby
Who's going to win the 145th Kentucky Derby? Our expert panel analyzes the race. Plus, jockey Gabriel Saez prepares to ride By My Standards in the race.
31 min
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In The Gate #413 - Out of Nowhere
Jeltrin, winner of the Davona Dale at 51-1 odds, prepares for the Kentucky Oaks. Plus, will the proposed Congressional bill to reform horse racing actually get done?
33 min
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In The Gate #412 - The Taxman Cometh
Trainer Danny Gargan prepares TAX for the 145th Kentucky Derby. Plus, mainland China runs its first competitive thoroughbred meet.
26 min
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In The Gate #411 - In His Court
58-year old rider Jon Court rides Rebel co-winner Long Range Toddy in the Arkansas Derby. Plus, an informative, nuanced view of the situation at Santa Anita.
42 min
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In The Gate #410 - Calling Signals
Signalman prepares for the Blue Grass Stakes, plus a comprehensive look ahead to the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial, & Blue Grass...& rundown of top Ky. Derby contenders
32 min