What does a resurgence of turf racing in the U.S. mean for racing's future? Plus, a software developer develops an app to make it easier to interpret a past performance chart.
34 min
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In The Gate #383 - Cmon Get Happy
Will the ashes of the late, great entertainer David Cassidy be spread over the grounds at Saratoga? Plus, a new study aims to find out exactly how Lasix works in horses.
25 min
103
In The Gate #382 - Strengthening the Mind
Sprint specialist Mind Your Biscuits stretches out for the $1.5M Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. Plus, why are veterinarians of all types dying at an alarmingly high rate?
22 min
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In The Gate #381 - Strengthen Your Core
With the retirement of Triple Crown champ Justify, can Core Beliefs fill the void? He'll run next in the Haskell at Monmouth Park. Plus, a preview of Saratoga's Jim Dandy.
24 min
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In The Gate #380 - The Road to Recovery
Trainer Joe Herrick recovers from burns he suffered in the fire that overcame San Luis Rey Downs. Plus, jockey Josh Cartwright restarts his life after an 18-month suspension.
24 min
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In The Gate #379 - South African Uprising
A violent work stoppage by South African grooms ripples through the thoroughbred racing world.
27 min
107
In The Gate #378 - The Pharoah Effect
Did American Pharoah and/or Justify "save racing," as casual observers have wondered? We discuss tangible measurements of these two accomplishments.
26 min
108
In The Gate #376 - Jaunting Across the Pond
Trainer Bill Mott leads an American contingent targeting Royal Ascot with Yoshida in the Queen Anne. Plus, a veteran administrator who calls Prince Phillip a 30-year friend.
21 min
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In The Gate #375 - Handicapping the Belmont
Will Justify reach immortality in the Belmont? Plus, we remember the only man to train 2 Triple Crown winners, "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons. Bob Baffert can equal that feat.
26 min
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In The Gate #374 - Spanning the Globe
Jockey Kyle Frey pilots Blended Citizen, who'll challenge Justify's Triple Crown bid in the Belmont. Plus, comparing the U.S. Triple Crown to others around the world.
33 min
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In The Gate #373 - One To Go
Will Justify wrap up the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes, plus how will the recent Supreme Court ruling on sports wagering affect horse racing?
30 min
112
In The Gate #372 - Quip Is No Joke
Rodolphe Brisset, for a short time the trainer of Ky. Derby winner Justify, tries to beat him in the Preakness w/Quip. Plus, should trainers be mandated to take continuing ed?
26 min
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In The Gate #371 - Justified Expectations
Will Kentucky Derby winner Justified take the next step toward the Triple Crown? Plus, should/will thoroughbred racing ever allow cloned horses to compete?
21 min
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In The Gate #370 - Handicapping the Derby
Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Gulfstream Park's Acacia Courtney join the show to break down the Kentucky Derby and pick a winner.
18 min
115
In The Gate #369 - Derby Trifecta
WinStar Farm CEO Elliott Walden discusses his 3 Derby starters, plus owner Jeff Bloom sends out Midnight Bisou in the Kentucky Oaks.
35 min
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In The Gate #368 - The Todd Squad
Trainer Todd Pletcher discusses his 4 Kentucky Derby starters. Plus, jockey Junior Alvarado prepares to pilot Enticed in the Run for the Roses.
26 min
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In The Gate #367 - The Shadow of Your Spires
Trainer Brad Cox, who grew up 2 blocks from Churchill Downs, tries to win the Ky. Oaks w/Monomoy Girl & Sassy Siena. Plus, owner Ron Lombardi has Firenze Fire in the Derby.
22 min
118
In The Gate #366 - The Wisdom of Solomini
The owners of American Pharoah are back in the Derby with Solomini. Plus, online poker adds interstate wagering starting May 1st. How will it impact horse racing?
28 min
119
In The Gate #365 - Shaken Not Stirred
The connections of Chocolate Martini prepare for her unlikely run in the Ky. Oaks. We also assess the Ky. Derby field, and we remember the late, great turf writer Bill Nack.
28 min
120
In The Gate #364 - The Warrior Princess of May
A devout horseplayer's gamble on owning a filly could pay off big. Plus, a look ahead to the Arkansas Derby & review of the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial & Blue Grass.
25 min
121
In The Gate #363 - Derby Dishing
An update on the Kentucky Derby trail & look ahead to this weekend's 3 big prep races.
27 min
122
In The Gate #362 - Agent of Change
Jockey agent Liz Morris has helped protege, Adam Beschizza, vault to the top echelon at Fair Grounds. Plus, do stats from the Eq. Injury Database mean progress or stagnation?
28 min
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In The Gate #362 - The Intimidator
How stewards view horse racing's version of "rubbin' & racin'" plus are tracks already behind in joining up with sports betting shops before the Supreme Court rules on PASPA?
27 min
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In The Gate #360 - California Dreamin
Bolt d'Oro & McKinzie headline Ky. Derby trail, plus emergence of Justify & Enticed. Also, a study suggests no difference in performance of male vs. female jockeys.
25 min
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In The Gate #359 - Coming Together
Trainer Carlo Vaccarezza on his 2 sons surviving the Parkland, FL school shooting, plus HOF jock Mike Smith on McKinzie & the new penalties for flagrant whip use in California