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Claiming Crown '24 | Barry Spears
Friend of the show Barry Spears (@urbnhandicapper) joins to walk through the pick 6 on Saturday at Churchill Downs...
00:35:58
November 15, 2024
Travis Stone | Claiming Crown
Louie sits down with Churchill Downs Track Announcer Travis Stone to talk about the Breeder's Cup and the upcoming...
00:32:28
November 15, 2024
BC Saturday Preview w/ Sean Collins & D...
Louie is live at Breeders' Cup '24! He was joined by Sean Collins of Bloodhorse, and Danny Brewer of WGNS Nashvill...
00:57:04
November 02, 2024
2024 Breeder's Cup Live
Louie sits down with a rotating crew of guests who give their picks for the 2024 Breeder's Cup Saturday. Sponsore...
00:21:56
November 02, 2024
BC Dirt Races Preview | Matthew DeSanti...
Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie to discuss the dirt races this coming weekend at Breeders' Cup. So...
00:55:06
October 28, 2024
James Welsh | Breeder's Cup Turf Previe...
Louie sits down with James Welch to talk about all of the turf races at Breeder's Cup next weekend. Sponsored by ...
00:55:36
October 27, 2024
Barry Spears | Keeneland & Churchill Do...
Louie sits down with Barry "The Urban Handicapper" Spears to talk about Breeders Cup. Louie gives his picks for th...
00:39:01
October 25, 2024
Keeneland Preview 10/19/24 | Ellis Star...
Ellis Starr (@ubercapper) joined Louie on this week's edition of the show. A look ahead to a couple Breeders' Cup ...
00:49:49
October 18, 2024
Dave Rodman | Maryland Million 2024
Track Announcer Dave Rodman (@DaveRodman) joined Louie on ESPN Louisville ahead of the 2024 Maryland Million. His...
00:17:24
October 11, 2024
Maryland Million 2024 | Kali Francois, ...
Louie sits down with Kali Francois, Dan Illman, and Jon Piassek to talk about all things Maryland racing. They all...
01:11:37
October 11, 2024
Brad Cox | Keeneland Opening Weekend
Trainer Brad Cox joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. Ron Flatter of Horse Racing Nation sits in o...
00:09:16
October 04, 2024
Keeneland Opening Weekend '24 | Dan Iss...
Hall-of-Famer Dan Issel joined Louie on today's episode of the Happy Hour. Dan and Louie walk through the weekend'...
00:54:38
October 04, 2024
Ack Ack & Lukas Classic '24 | Tony Calo
Tony Calo from Churchill Downs joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They look ahead to a couple sl...
00:17:04
September 27, 2024
California Crown '24 | Jon Lindo
Jon Lindo of Thoroughbred L.A. stops by to walk through the inaugural California Crown card. Sponsored by MANSCA...
00:54:03
September 27, 2024
Santa Anita Fall Meet | John Cherwa
John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joins from the LA Times to preview the fall meeting at Santa Anita. If the Cali Crown is he...
01:02:20
September 24, 2024
Jessica Paquette | PA Derby '24
Parx Track Announcer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. Her top selections on Parx's big day...
00:12:34
September 20, 2024
Pennsylvania Derby 2024 | Matthew DeSan...
Pennsylvania native Matthew DeSantis joined Louie for a walk through the late card on PA Derby day. Next, Thorpedo...
01:04:54
September 20, 2024
Matthew DeSantis | Kentucky Derby Prep ...
Matthew DeSantis joined Louie on @ESPN680 to discuss the Iroquois and Pocahontas Stakes, the starts of the Roads t...
00:16:54
September 13, 2024
Dan Illman | Derby 151 Trail Begins
Louie sits down with Dan Illman of DRF fame to talk about this year's horses and the upcoming Kentucky Derby t...
00:50:27
September 13, 2024
5th Anniversary | Mike Gandolfo and fri...
Louie and Mike sit down with a cavalcade of celebrities from the show as we wish Mike all the best on his last sho...
01:16:13
September 06, 2024
Steve Kornacki Returns! | Traverse Day
Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the current 3 year old class. Louie gives his picks for ...
00:52:33
August 22, 2024
Charles Town Classic 2024 | Paul Espino...
Charles Town Track Announcer Paul Espinosa joined Louie for a preview of the Charles Town Classic card. It'll ...
00:54:11
August 21, 2024
Matthew Desantis | Saratoga, Woodbine
Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew Desantis from NYRA Bets. Louie gives his picks for Alabama Day at Saratoga ...
01:03:10
August 16, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 8/9/2024
Louie (@RadioLouie) welcome Trainer Bret Calhoun to the KY Racing Spotlight on ESPN Louisville.
00:58:36
August 12, 2024
Ellis Park Derby Day 2024
Sean Collins (@apharoah12) from Bloodhorse & Mike Rennie (@RennieTime) of HRX join Louie to discuss the Pick 6...
00:57:23
August 09, 2024
Dan Illman is BACK! | Arlington Million...
Louie sits down with Dan Illman to discuss the Whitney and last week's races. Louie & Dan give their picks...
00:53:01
August 09, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 8/2/24
Louie Rabaut hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for 8/2/24. Eric Hamelback - President of the National HBPA - is his g...
01:01:18
August 03, 2024
Matthew Desantis | Whitney Day
Louie sits down with Matt Desantis from NYRA Bets to talk horses and all things Whitney Day.
00:16:30
August 03, 2024
KY Downs Preview Weekend 2024
Kevin Kerstein (@HorseRacingKK) and Barry Spears (@urbnhandicapper) join Louie to preview the two-day Ellis Park -...
00:47:59
August 02, 2024
Rusty Arnold | KY Downs Preview Weekend
Trainer Rusty Arnold joined Louie on ESPN680. He chats KY Downs Preview weekend at Ellis Park, and his filly Red C...
00:08:35
August 02, 2024
Dan Issel Returns! | Whitney Day at Sar...
Louie & Mike sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about this years crop of horses. Louie gives his pi...
00:46:12
August 02, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 7/26/24
Louie hosts the KY Racing Spotlight for July 26, 2024. Trainer Wayne Catalano joins to discuss his 3,000th traini...
00:58:39
July 29, 2024
Jon Lindo | Bing Crosby Day 2024
Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. ahead of the Bing Crosby card at Del Mar.
00:17:05
July 26, 2024
Scott Shapiro | Jim Dandy & Bing Crosby...
In another "Mike"-less edition, Louie and Producer Zach welcome Scott Shapiro (scottshap34@) to the show...
00:47:54
July 26, 2024
BloodHorse + Happy Hour = Haskell Previ...
Happy Hour Live from Monmouth for the Haskell Louis travels to Monmouth Park and is joined by Sean Collins from Bl...
00:53:23
July 20, 2024
John Piassek Returns | Haskell Preview
Louie and Mike sit down with John Piassek to review last week's races. Louie gives his picks for the Haskell D...
01:14:42
July 19, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 7/12/2024
Louie sits down with trainers Chris Davis and Doug Cowans to discuss their recent stakes wins, and plans for the s...
00:58:35
July 18, 2024
Dan Illman | Saratoga & Colonial
Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman to talk about upcoming races. Louie & Dan give their picks for this we...
00:43:15
July 12, 2024
Kaitlin Free Returns! | Stephen Foster ...
Louie sits down with Kaitlin Free to talk about Stephen Foster Day and her illustrious career. Louie and Kaitlin g...
00:37:41
June 28, 2024
Brad Cox | Ohio Derby 2024
Trainer Brad Cox joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to discuss Catching Freedom's return in t...
00:11:39
June 21, 2024
Bob Roberts | Ohio Derby 2024
Bob Roberts, turf writer from the Cleveland Plain-Dealer joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They...
00:18:37
June 21, 2024
Barry Spears & Mike Rennie | Ohio Derby
Louie sits down with Barry Spears (@urbanhandicapper) and Mike Rennie to talk about the Ohio Derby. Louie gives hi...
01:20:39
June 21, 2024
Matt Dinerman - Haskell Preview Day '24
Matt Dinerman joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville ahead of Haskell Preview Day. Matt also shares h...
00:19:23
June 14, 2024
Steve Kornacki Returns! | Haskell Previ...
Louie sits down with Steve Kornacki to discuss the Belmont results and preview the upcoming Haskell. Louie and Ste...
01:13:19
June 14, 2024
Belmont Stakes with Matthew DeSantis
Louie & Mike sit down with Matthew DeSantis from NYRA Bets to talk about the Belmont Stakes. Louie, Mike and M...
00:57:40
June 07, 2024
Louie Misses a Show
Sean Collins from Bloodhorse joins Big Mike while Louis is galavanting in Italy
00:49:04
May 30, 2024
Preakness Film Session with Jaime Torre...
Jaime Torres joins the Happy Hour fresh off winning Preakness 149 aboard Seize the Grey
00:42:04
May 24, 2024
Preakness 149 Preview Show
Mike & Louie preview the Preakness with John Piassek (@theyreoff). The show was live from Pimlico. Our covera...
01:49:17
May 19, 2024
Road to Preakness | Kali Francois, Scot...
Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Scott Wykoff & Dave Rodman to talk Road to the Preakness and Bla...
01:15:36
May 10, 2024
Lance Gasaway, Owner of Mystik Dan
Lance Gasaway joined Louie from Arkansas to update everyone on Mystik Dan. He shares the road to the Derby, the fe...
00:16:28
May 06, 2024
Matthew DeSantis reflects on Derby 150
Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. Thoughts about a great weekend of racing. ...
00:16:22
May 06, 2024
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 3
The guys wrap up their preview with one final prediction for the big race.
00:50:24
May 06, 2024
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 2
Mike & Louie have a few guests during hour 2 ahead of Kentucky Derby 150. -EJ Clark -Ag Commissioner Jonathan ...
00:51:53
May 06, 2024
KY Derby 150 Preview - Hour 1
Mike & Louie talk Kentucky Derby 150, and welcome Hall of Famer Dan Issel to the show.
00:57:23
May 06, 2024
Dan Issel ahead of KY Derby 150
Issel made his triumphant return to the show. He gave his thoughts on all the races, and walked through the Derby ...
00:27:28
May 06, 2024
Dan Illman ahead of KY Derby 150
Dan Illman of DRF fame joined the guys to discuss Oaks and Derby Days.
00:25:42
May 06, 2024
KY Oaks 150 - Hour 3
Mike and Louie wrap up the show with their predictions for Oaks day.
00:50:21
May 06, 2024
KY Oaks 150 - Hour 2
Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150. Dan Illman from DRF joined during this hour to disc...
00:54:56
May 06, 2024
KY Oaks Day - Hour 1
Mike & Louie were live at Churchill Downs for KY Oaks 150. This is hour one of that show. ...
00:55:15
May 06, 2024
Derby 150 Handicapping Seminar
Louie and Mike hang out at the Blind Squirrel to give you of the explanation and handicapping advice that you need...
01:04:29
May 01, 2024
Trainer Ron Moquett & Whitmore
Oaklawn-based trainer Ron Moquett joined Louie & Mike on Rabaut & Co. They discuss Whitmore, the camarader...
00:16:46
April 30, 2024
Eric Hamelback of the Nat'l HBPA
Eric Hamelback (@EricTheTiger) joined Mike and Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss his efforts on behalf of horse...
00:32:45
April 30, 2024
Keiba Kate on the Japanese Derby 150 st...
Kate Hunter (@KeibaKate) joined Louie and Mike to chat about her role with the Japanese starters in the Derby: 10 ...
00:22:50
April 30, 2024
Trainer Danny Gargan Derby 150
Trainer Danny Gargan joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to talk his two Derby starters: 1 Dornoch and 20 Society Man...
00:17:54
April 30, 2024
2024 Derby 150 Draft LIVE!
Louie & Mike get together with a star studded cast including Steve Kornacki, Travis Stone, Kaitlin Free for th...
00:47:23
April 25, 2024
Brook Smith, Owner of Sierra Leone
Horse owner Brook Smith joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. He talks ownership, having gr...
00:17:41
April 25, 2024
John Cherwa on the Muth Lawsuit
John Cherwa of the L.A. Times joined Louie on ESPN 680 to discuss the ongoing litigation between the Zedan team an...
00:21:07
April 19, 2024
Kali Francois | Tesio Day
Louie & Mike sit down with Kali Francois, Dan Illman, and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing. They all...
00:46:42
April 19, 2024
Dan Issel Returns! | Keeneland
Louie sits down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to talk about last week's races and this weekend's races at K...
00:47:03
April 11, 2024
Wood Memorial 2024 w/ Matthew DeSantis
Matthew DeSantis (@failedtomenace) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN 680. They chat Wood Memorial, Gazelle,...
00:16:37
April 05, 2024
The Paddock Prince Returns | Keeneland
Louie & Mike sit down with David "The Paddock Prince" Levitch to discuss the current Derby and Oaks ...
01:04:01
April 05, 2024
Zedan Lawsuit w/ John Cherwa L.A. Times
John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joins Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville from the L.A. Times. Louie and John discuss Amr Z...
00:17:17
April 03, 2024
Brian Nadeau | Fla Derby 2024
Brian Nadeau joins our Louie Rabaut on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. They preview the late pick 4 at Gulfst...
00:20:29
March 29, 2024
Matt Dinerman Returns | Arkansas Derby ...
Louie & Mike sit down with Matt Dinerman, track announcer at Oaklawn, to talk about the Arkansas Derby and Ken...
01:03:52
March 29, 2024
Jose Ortiz and the Ruby
Jockey Jose Ortiz joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview his trip to Turfway for t...
00:10:59
March 23, 2024
Louisiana Derby Day w/ Kevin Kilroy
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joined our guy Louie on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville to preview the Louisiana...
00:15:32
March 23, 2024
Road to the Preakness >>> Private Terms
Mike Gandolfo is joined by Dan Illman from the DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association t...
00:39:00
March 21, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight 3/16/24 - Tyler Gaf...
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) interviews Jockey Tyler Gaffalione, gives his top Derby contenders, and a pick for the ...
00:30:06
March 16, 2024
It's Wiiiiiiiide Open
Mike & Louie recap the Oaks & Derby fields as we look towards the 100-point races
01:09:04
March 15, 2024
The Sniper Returns | Tampa Bay Derby We...
Louie sits down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears and talks about Derby Preps and the upcoming Tampa Bay De...
00:47:40
March 08, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 3/1/24
Louie previews a busy week of Derby preps. Keith Asmussen joins to talk his ride in the Honeybee Brad Cox joins to...
00:53:59
March 04, 2024
Brian Nadeau Returns | Fountain of Yout...
Louie and Mike sit down with Brian Nadeau to talk about the upcoming Derby and Oaks Preps. Louie and Brian give th...
00:55:35
March 01, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight 2/23/2023
Louie Rabaut walks through yet another edition of the Kentucky Racing Spotlight. -Louie opens the show talking Der...
01:01:14
February 25, 2024
Road to the Preakness - Scott Wykoff jo...
Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Illman, John Piassek, and surprise guest Scott Wykoff, the voice of WBAL Baltim...
00:59:41
February 23, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight for 2/16/2024
Louie hosts the weekly edition of KY Racing Spotlight. Fred Cowgill of WLKY TV joins, and discusses his nearly fou...
00:58:55
February 17, 2024
Risen Star 2024 w/ Steve Kornacki
Steve Kornacki joins to chat the Derby 150 Trail, and the Pick 6 at FGNOLA. Louie Rabaut hosts.
00:52:39
February 16, 2024
KY Racing Spotlight w/ Louie Rabaut ep1
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts the Inaugural episode of KY Racing Spotlight, a show centered on KY Racing. Loui...
00:59:57
February 10, 2024
The Sniper & the Davis | Tampa Bay Down...
Louie & Producer Zach sit down with Barry "The Sniper" Spears to talk about all of this week's r...
00:47:25
February 09, 2024
Holy Bull w/ Brian Nadeau
Brian Nadeau (@Brian_J_Nadeau) joins to talk the late sequence at Gulfstream, the Fla road to the Derby, and the i...
00:47:48
February 02, 2024
Road to Preakness | Pegasus
Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing, the Road to the Preakness,...
00:47:22
January 26, 2024
Baffert Drops the Suit - w/ John Cherwa
John Cherwa (@jcherwa) joined Louie on Rabaut & Co. to discuss the Zedan Camp's decision to drop their law...
00:17:50
January 24, 2024
Lecomte '24 w/ Kevin Kilroy
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins our guy Louie (@RadioLouie) for a look at the late Pick 5 sequence at FGNOLA. ...
00:17:46
January 19, 2024
20 pointers are here - Happy Lecomte!
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) looks back at the Pasco and Busanda, then looks ahead to the Lecomte card at Fair Groun...
00:19:46
January 19, 2024
Matthew Desantis & The Busanda
Matthew Desantis (@FailedToMenace) joined our Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) on Rabaut & Co. on ESPN Louisville. T...
00:15:55
January 12, 2024
The Busanda & Tampa Stakes
Louie (@RadioLouie) checks in on last week’s 3YO action, and looks forward to the Busanda (AQU), and stakes at T...
00:27:16
January 12, 2024
Louie's Eclipse Ballot & Fake Derby Pre...
Louie reviews his Eclipse Awards voting ballot with Zach. Louie gives his picks for his fake Derby p[repos. ...
00:42:22
January 05, 2024
Road to the Preakness '24 - Heft Stakes
Friends of the show Dan Illman (@DRF_DanIllman) & John Piassek (@theyreoff) join to preview the Heft Stakes at...
00:24:36
December 29, 2023
Steve Kornacki - Eclipse Awards 2023
Steve Kornacki (@SteveKornacki) joins to discuss his Eclipse Awards voting.
00:38:01
December 29, 2023
Pat Cummings on the NTA
Pat Cummings (@PatCummingsNTA) joins, and our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts. Takeaways from the Symposium ...
00:45:11
December 22, 2023
Bayakoa G3, Los Al Futurity G2
Louie & Zach sit down to talk about Nothing like You winning and California racing. Louie gives his picks for ...
00:29:01
December 15, 2023
2023 Oaklawn Opening Weekend | Matt Din...
Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the races from the past week. Later, he talks to Matt Dinnerman, ...
00:48:29
December 08, 2023
Talking Derby Trail w/ Fred Cowgill
Our guy Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) sits down with Louisville Media Legend Fred Cowgill to talk the ponies. A look ...
00:55:33
November 30, 2023
Another Mike-less Episode - Where is he...
Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about last week's races. Louie gives his picks for this weekend at ...
00:43:26
November 17, 2023
Breeder's Cup Review
In a Mike-less episode, Louie sits down with Producer Zach to talk about the 2023 Breeder's Cup experience. Lo...
00:52:12
November 13, 2023
Breeder's Cup Saturday Preview
Louie & Mike sit down with Dan Issel and Kevin Kilroy to talk about the races on Breeder's Cup Saturday. ...
00:56:44
November 04, 2023
The Happy Hour has arrived in LA
Kevin Kilroy joins Mike & Louis for Breeders Cup coverage
00:06:55
November 03, 2023
Who are the Chef’s?
Recorded live in front of an audience at Chef’s Cut in Louisville. Louie and Mike talk about the Breeders Cup ca...
01:01:15
November 02, 2023
Breeder's Cup West Coast Preview with J...
Louie sits down with Jon Lindo to talk about all of the West Coast horses in Breeder's Cup races. Check out o...
00:37:18
October 31, 2023
BC Turf Race Preview with James Welsh
James Welsh @jwracingdotcom joins Louie & Mike to talk about the European shooters in the turf races for Breed...
00:40:38
October 30, 2023
Breeder's Cup Juvenile Preview
Louie and Mike sit down to talk about the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Friday races. Louie gives his picks for Keene...
01:03:55
October 27, 2023
2023 BC Saturday Dirt Preview
Louie & Mike sit down to talk Breeder's Cup Saturday Dirt Preview. Louie gives his picks for this weekend&...
00:59:09
October 20, 2023
Maryland Million: The Prez stops by!
TK Kuegler (@tkkuegler) joins Issel & Louie to chat all things Maryland Million 2023.
00:17:14
October 13, 2023
Maryland Million Day
Louie and Mike sit down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk Maryland Million and Breeder's Cup. Louie, ...
00:58:12
October 13, 2023
Keeneland & Santa Anita previews w/ Kil...
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) & Jon Lindo (@JonLindo60) join to preview graded stakes at Keeneland and Santa A...
00:36:19
October 06, 2023
Is Die Hard A Christmas Movie?
Horse Racing Happy Hour Show Sheet 10/5/23 Major Races: Opening Weekend at Keeneland Host: Mike Gandolfo Host: L...
01:05:44
October 06, 2023
Santa Anita & field sizes w/ John Cherw...
The L.A. Times’ John Cherwa joins to chat the state of SoCal racing. The guys get into a Breeder’s Cup preview...
00:45:38
October 05, 2023
Matt Dinerman Returns! Churchill Downs ...
Louie & Mike sit down with Matt Dinerman to talk about his move to call races at Oaklawn in Arkansas. Louie gi...
01:01:49
September 29, 2023
PA Derby Card w/ Kevin Kilroy
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joined Issel & Louie to preview the PA Derby card. He's presented by Marylan...
00:21:00
September 23, 2023
Steve Kornacki stops by! Parx PA - Penn...
Louie and Mike sit down with Steve Kornacki to talk about the Cotillon and Pennsylvania Derby. Louie gives his pic...
00:54:08
September 22, 2023
The Road to Derby 150 Starts...Now
Horse Racing Happy Hour Show Sheet 9/14/23 Major Races: Iroquois (Derby), Pocahontas (Oaks) at Churchill Downs Hos...
00:45:08
September 15, 2023
Breeder's Cup Win & In - Kentucky Downs
Louie & Zach take a look at the races from the last week. Louie gives his picks for the Breeder's Cup Win ...
00:39:47
September 08, 2023
Caton, Jon, & Kevin
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck), Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) and Caton Bredar (@cbredar) joined Dan and Louie to chat Sa...
00:40:05
September 02, 2023
Surf & Turf 2023
Mike & Louie discuss Arcangelo’s impressive win in the Travers as well as give a preview of the 5 stakes at Del ...
00:42:29
September 01, 2023
Brad Cox previews the G1 Jerkens & G1 B...
Trainer Brad Cox joins Issel & Louie on ESPN Louisville to preview his runners in at Saratoga on Travers day: ...
00:11:56
August 26, 2023
Dan Issel Returns; 2023 Travers
Louie sits down with Dan Issel to talk Travers and ask him about horse ownership. Louie gives his picks for the Tr...
00:52:05
August 25, 2023
Alabama, Del Mar Oaks, & Lake Placid
Louie (@RadioLouie) hosts Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) and Jon Lindo (@JonLindo60) ahead of 3YO filly stakes at S...
00:35:34
August 18, 2023
2023 G1 Alabama, G2 Lake Placid (Sarato...
Louis and Mike sit down to talk about the races from this week. Louis gives his thoughts on the G1 Alabama, G2 Lak...
00:39:41
August 18, 2023
Arlington Million & Groupie Doll w/ Kev...
Kevin Kilroy @TrustYourLuck joins Issel & Louie to chat all things Colonial and Ellis ahead of their big stake...
00:18:33
August 12, 2023
Scott Issel & Barry Spears stop by! Arl...
Louis and Mike sit down with Scott Issel and Barry "The Sniper" Spears to discuss big wins and what'...
01:11:57
August 11, 2023
KY Downs Preview Day w/ Louie, Dan, & K...
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins Dan & Louie in his usual spot on Friday. They focus on KY Downs Preview Da...
00:20:47
August 05, 2023
Louie on the road & 3 G1s at the Spa
Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) hosts a solo effort tonight. Irad and the Dandy, plus three G1s at Saratoga.
00:27:56
August 04, 2023
Louis & Dan chat Vandy, Dandy, Bing, SD...
Louis & Dan chat Vandy, Dandy, Bing, SDH with Kevin Kilroy
00:22:19
July 28, 2023
2023 Bing Crosby and Jim Dandy | Dan Il...
Louie and Mike talk with John Piassek and Dan Illman about Maryland racing. Louie gives his picks for the Bing Cro...
00:58:13
July 28, 2023
Louie, Dan, & Kevin preview the Haskell
Louie Rabaut, Dan Issel, & Kevin Kilroy preview the Haskell, CCA Oaks, & the Jeff Hall Memorial.
00:18:36
July 22, 2023
2023 Haskell & United Nations - TK Kueg...
Louie sits down TK Kuegler from Wasabi Stables and Brian Skirka from Monmouth Park. Louie gives his picks for the ...
01:10:05
July 21, 2023
Kevin Kilroy & Opening Saturday at the ...
Kevin Kilroy @TrustYourLuck joins to preview Saturday's stakes at Saratoga.
00:20:14
July 14, 2023
Diana, Kelso, and Sandford
Host: Mike Gandolfo Host: Louie Rabaut Producer: Zach Zayner First Segment - Indiana Derby Saturday Recap Verifyin...
00:50:11
July 14, 2023
Kevin Kilroy Previews the Indiana Derby
Kevin Kilroy (@trustyourluck) joins to discuss the late sequence at Horseshoe Indianapolis for the 2023 Indiana De...
00:18:35
July 08, 2023
Indiana Derby 2023 - Paul Lo Duca & Dan...
Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Issel & Paul Lo Duca to discuss the Indiana Derby and the Cross-Country Pick ...
00:49:04
July 08, 2023
Brad Cox previews the Indiana Derby
Trainer Brad Cox joined Issel & Louie on ESPN680 to preview the Indiana Derby & Oaks. Brad trains Merlazza...
00:16:28
July 08, 2023
Kevin Kilroy Previews the Indiana Derby
Kevin Kilroy (@TrustYourLuck) joins to chat the 2023 Indiana Derby card. Louie Rabaut (@RadioLouie) & Dan Isse...
00:19:27
July 07, 2023
Stephen Foster Preview w/ Kevin Kilroy ...
Kevin Kilroy joins Dan Issel & Louie Rabaut on ESPN Louisville to preview the Stephen Foster at Ellis Park. A ...
00:19:19
June 30, 2023
Stephen Foster 2023 Preview with Dan Il...
Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Ilman & John Piassek to talk about racing. Louis gives his picks for the Step...
00:52:43
June 30, 2023
Jerry Mac (McLenin) Joins!
Louis and Mike sit down with Jerry Mac (McLenin) from Pompa Racing. Louis gives his picks for the Ohio Derby weeke...
00:59:09
June 23, 2023
Jena Antonucci joins!
Belmont winning trainer Jena Antonucci joins the Happy Hour! We also welcome Brian Skirka from Monmouth Park for H...
01:01:54
June 16, 2023
2023 Belmont Day Preview
Louie and Mike sit down to talk all things Belmont Day. Louis gives his picks for all the Stakes racing on Belmont...
00:49:28
June 09, 2023
Breaking News: Churchill Meet Moved to ...
Louie and John Cherwa (@jcherwa) talk about the unprecedented news from Churchill Downs, HISA, and the implication...
00:21:32
June 02, 2023
Pat Cummings from Thoroughbred Idea Fou...
Louie and Mike sit down with Pat Cummings to talk about how the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation is working to improve...
00:57:46
June 02, 2023
2023 Preakness Review
Louis and Mike talk about the Preakness meet. Louis gives his pick for Churchill Downs this weekend. 8,6,1 / 7 / ...
00:44:44
May 26, 2023
Look Back at the Derby & Look Forward t...
Louis & Mike discuss the impact of the races from last week and look forward to Preakness next week. Louis giv...
00:51:08
May 12, 2023
Understanding a Tough Derby Week with E...
Dr. Greg Beroza offers his perspective on the horse fatalities and the scratch of Derby favorite Forte in a specia...
00:27:17
May 11, 2023
Kentucky Derby Live - Hour 3
Louis, Mike & Dan talk about all of your Derby Day action live from Churchill Downs.
00:49:52
May 06, 2023
Kentucky Derby Live - Hour 2
Louis, Mike & Dan talk about all of your Derby Day action live from Churchill Downs.
00:48:56
May 06, 2023
Kentucky Derby Live - Hour 1
Louis, Mike & Dan talk about all of your Derby Day action live from Churchill Downs.
00:56:58
May 06, 2023
Kentucky Oaks Day Hour 2
Louis and Mike discuss the Kentucky Oaks Day live from Churchill Downs.
00:50:27
May 06, 2023
Kentucky Oaks Day Hour 1
Louis and Mike discuss the Kentucky Oaks Day live at Churchill Downs.
00:53:12
May 06, 2023
Oaks 149 Preview with Louis, Mike, & Is...
Oaks 149 Preview with Louis, Mike, & Issel
01:43:40
May 05, 2023
Kentucky Derby Seminar with @TrustYourL...
Louis and Mike bring Kevin Kilroy along for a lesson in how to bet on the big races during the Kentucky Derby week...
01:28:34
May 04, 2023
Derby Fun with Zane Lamprey and a Third...
Derby Fun with Zane Lamprey and a Third Spire Louie & Mike interview comedian Zane Lamprey and then head over ...
00:25:11
May 01, 2023
2023 Derby Draft!
Mike & Louis welcome celebrity pickers Dan Issel, Barry Spears, Kevin Kilroy, & Dan Illman for the 2023 De...
00:50:27
April 28, 2023
Derby & Oaks predictions | Keeneland & ...
Louis & Mike sit down with Racing Rachel to talk about Derby & Oaks predictions. Louis gives his picks for...
00:58:34
April 21, 2023
Dan Illman & John Piassek return! Tesio...
Louis sits down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk about Maryland racing. Louis and Dan talk about the rac...
01:02:20
April 14, 2023
Jon Lindo & Dan Issel stop by
Louis & Mike sit down with Jon Lindo and Dan Issel to talk about racing at Santa Anita and Keeneland. Louis gi...
01:09:40
April 07, 2023
Florida Derby Timing Issues - w/ Peter ...
Peter Gargalianos, former Trakus do-all joins the show. He and Louie talk timing issues in the sport, and how to i...
00:38:15
April 05, 2023
David Levitch stops by!
Louis & Mike sit down with David Levitch to talk about Florida racing. Louis gives his picks for Gulfstream an...
00:52:07
March 31, 2023
Kevin Kilroy joins the show!
Louis sits down with Kevin Kilroy to talk FGNOLA racing in the Louisiana Derby Day. Louis gives his picks for the ...
00:51:47
March 24, 2023
Fun Facts - Road to Preakness Returns!
Louis and Mike sit down with Dan Illman & John Piassek to talk all things Road to Preakness and Maryland bred....
01:05:15
March 18, 2023
Sniping the Derby Trail - Tampa Bay
Mike and Louis sit down with Barry Spears to talk racing in Tampa Bay. Louis gives his picks for Tampa Bay Derby w...
01:14:17
March 10, 2023
Fountain of Youth Preview w/ Marty McGe...
The DRF’s Marty McGee joined Louie and Dan Issel on their ESPN Louisville show, “Issel & Louie.” They previe...
00:24:03
March 03, 2023
FOY & Gotham & Felipe & Battaglia, oh m...
Jon Lindo (@jonlindo60) joins the show to talk California racing. Louis picks for Aqueduct, Santa Anita, Gulfstrea...
01:01:59
March 03, 2023
Rebel & Honeybee 2023
Louis & Mike talk all things on the Derby / Oaks Trail. Louis gives his picks for the Rebel & Honeybee. ...
00:46:27
February 24, 2023
Risen Star / Rachel Alexandra with Adri...
Louis & Mike sit down with Adrianne DeVaux to talk about racing in Louisiana including the Risen Star and Rach...
00:56:55
February 17, 2023
Preakness Trail - Barbara Fritchie Day ...
Louis & Mike sit down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk Maryland racing and the road to the Preakness. ...
00:37:43
February 17, 2023
Withers, SF Davis, & El Camino Real - M...
The Derby Trail continues as we go bi-coastal! The Sam F Davis at Tampa, the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate, ...
01:09:52
February 10, 2023
Holy Bull Day | Derby & Oaks Trail
Louis and Mike talk horses in the trail to the Derby and Oaks. Louis gives his picks for Holy Bull Day. #RoadToPre...
00:59:04
February 03, 2023
Oaklawn | Santa Anita | Gulfstream
Louis takes a look at the road to the Derby and Oaks. Handicapping includes Martha Washington, The Las Virgenes, a...
00:54:50
January 28, 2023
Derby 149 Trail - Lecomte Stakes
Mike returns to pick up the pieces after being gone for a month. Racing Rachel visits the show to brag about cheer...
00:45:07
January 20, 2023
Preakness 148 Trail - Laurel Winter Car...
Louis sits down with Dan Illman and John Piassek to talk about the Preakness Trail. Everyone gives their picks for...
00:39:51
January 20, 2023
Louis reviews the Jerome & the Sham wit...
Louis and Dan talk horses and then Louis gives his pick 3 for Busanda Stakes Day.
00:58:57
January 13, 2023
Kicking off 2023 with Matt Rybaltowski ...
Matt Rybaltowski joins the show. Louis talks his Pick 3 for Jerome Day at Aqueduct.
01:20:50
January 06, 2023
John Cherwa 2022 Year In Review
John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the show. John attended the Malibu at Santa Anita, talks Eclipse categories, and...
00:54:35
December 29, 2022
Ron Flatter & The Eclipse Votes
Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) of Horse Racing Nation joins @LouisRabaut to help guide us through Louis' first Eclipse ...
01:27:52
December 28, 2022
Bonus Happy Hour! 2022 Year in Review w...
Horse Racing radio veteran E.J. Clark, host of Kentucky Winner's Circle for over 25 years, joins Big Mike to discu...
01:29:37
December 27, 2022
Jonathan Wong and a move to KY
Trainer Jonathan Wong (@JAWongRacing) joins the show ahead of his move to the Kentucky Circuit.  Louis Rabaut...
00:44:39
December 23, 2022
The Prairie Bayou and Oaks / Derby Poin...
Louis talks with Zach about Oaks / Derby Points and gives his Pick 3 for the Prairie Bayou.
00:37:50
December 16, 2022
Los Ponies visits the show!
Louis chats with Jose (Los Ponies) Contreras. We talk Oaks Points. Sponsored by Green Sheet Racing.
00:59:27
December 09, 2022
Louis talks Cigar Mile with Zach. Spons...
Is White Abarrio Season in December? Probably not but we are covering it.
00:38:40
December 02, 2022
Will Rich Strike win the Clark?
Happy Thanksgiving! Mike & Louis welcome Danny Brewer of HorseRacingScoop.com to preview Clark Stakes day card...
00:42:52
November 23, 2022
Keystone Field Wins and Betting Manipul...
This time around Louis and Mike talk about Betting Pool Manipulation at Gulf Stream and David Levitch from Horse R...
00:50:54
November 18, 2022
Breeders' Cup Recap, NTWAB Reception
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most l...
00:54:40
November 10, 2022
Happy Hour Live! #BC22 Saturday
Ben Roberts & Dan Issel join the Happy Hour Crew to discuss Saturday's Breeders' Cup Card. Presented by Green ...
00:56:56
November 06, 2022
Live at BC2022 - Friday
Mike, Louie, and Dan Issel host "Issel & Louie" from Keeneland.  They talk sports, horses, and there's pl...
01:43:42
November 04, 2022
BC Preview Show from a Bar - Living the...
The Happy Hour Crew is live from Chef's Cut Pizza!  resented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRa...
00:44:15
November 03, 2022
BC2022 Preview: DRF's Dan Illman
The Daily Racing Form's Dan Illman (@DRF_Illman) joins Louis (@LouisRabaut) for a look ahead to Breeder's Cup 2022...
00:32:53
November 01, 2022
Breeders' Cup Euro Preview with James W...
James Welsh (jwracing.com @jwracingdotcom) hops on for a special edition of the Happy Hour to preview the European...
00:30:59
October 31, 2022
BC22 is almost here!
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most l...
00:47:12
October 28, 2022
Maryland Million Day Preview
Dan Illman from DRF & John Piassek of the Maryland Horse Breeders Association join the Happy Hour crew to prev...
00:49:38
October 21, 2022
Louis still holds a grudge
Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturday's edition will feature Louis's most l...
01:10:55
October 14, 2022
Ahh...Keeneland in the Fall
Wise Dan Issel & Ellis Starr join the Happy Hour to discuss opening weekend at Keeneland 
01:24:42
October 07, 2022
Big Weekend Leading into the Breeders' ...
The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the stakes at the Big A, Churchi...
00:59:41
September 30, 2022
Sniping the PA Derby Card
Barry 'Sniper' Spears stops by to preview the PA Derby card.  He & Louis discuss the 3YO class, and how w...
00:47:19
September 23, 2022
We are 3 & Issel Might be Naked
The Happy Hour Crew comes together to reminisce with friends, drink, and handicap the Iroquois at Churchill Downs ...
01:03:38
September 16, 2022
Flightline Reactions
Mike & Louis welcome handicapper John Cherwa to the Happy Hour to discuss Flightline's impressive performance ...
01:09:56
September 08, 2022
Flightline's big test
Mike & Louis welcome handicapper Dennis Trusty to the Happy Hour to discuss the Pacific Classic card at Del Ma...
00:55:18
September 02, 2022
Travers Stakes Weekend
Travers Weekend preview with Dan Issel. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at GreenSheetRacing.com. Saturd...
01:02:21
August 25, 2022
Is Nest the Best?
Racin' Rachel returns (sort of) to discuss Alabama day at Saratoga. Presented by Green Sheet Racing. Get yours at ...
00:58:46
August 19, 2022
Arlington Million comes to CD! But shou...
John Cherwa of the LA Times joins the Happy Hour to discuss Arlington Million day at Churchill Downs this weekend....
01:09:13
August 12, 2022
Whitney Weekend Preview
Matt Rybaltowski with USBets saddles up to the bar with Mike & Louis to discuss Whitney weekend at Saratoga. P...
01:10:31
August 05, 2022
Bing Crosby, Jim Dandy, Alfred Vanderbi...
Matt Dinerman joins the happy hour to recap Haskell day at Monmouth followed by a handicapping segment of the big ...
00:47:17
July 28, 2022
The HORSE joins the Happy Hour
Basketball Hall of Famer Dan Issel joins the Happy Hour to discuss Haskell weekend at Monmouth and opening weekend...
01:02:16
July 22, 2022
Opening Weekend at the Spa
Happy Hour Live! July 14, 2022 - presented by Green Sheet Racing Racing Rachel joins the Happy Hour Crew to recap ...
01:07:40
July 15, 2022
Live from the Indiana Derby
The Happy Hour Crew is live from Horseshoe Indianapolis for Indiana Derby Day! This great card includes 8 stakes r...
00:21:56
July 09, 2022
Ohio Derby Weekend... #WhiteAbarrioSZN?
The crew looks ahead to the Ohio Derby, and stakes at Churchill, Belmont, and a mystery track. @MeganDevineTV &nbs...
01:17:35
June 24, 2022
No Adults
Megan and Louis are on their own... so who knows what they'll talk about?! But there will definitely be talk of Sa...
01:04:48
June 17, 2022
Belmont 154 Preview
Megan, Louis, & JD walk through the Belmont card.  They also check out the stakes at Santa Anita, Golden ...
01:30:21
June 10, 2022
Stephen Foster Preview Saturday
Megan & Louis sit down with Hall of Famer Dan Issel to discuss the Regret, Arlington, and four other stakes ra...
00:56:02
June 04, 2022
Regret Saturday at Churchill Downs
Megan (@MeganDevineTV) and Louis (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Dan Issel on ESPN Louisville. A nice stakes card, in...
00:56:02
June 03, 2022
Preakness Recap
The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Black Eyed Susan & Preakness weekend, handicaps races at CD as well as Belmont,...
00:53:58
May 27, 2022
Preakness & Black Eyed Susan 2022
Megan, Louis, and JD walk through the Friday and Saturday cards at Pimlico! Who makes the cut as a Preakness Horse...
01:29:59
May 20, 2022
Caesars Stakes Day Preview!
Rachel @RacingRachelM & Louis @LouisRabaut take a look ahead to the late pick 5 sequence on Caesars Stakes Day...
00:26:37
May 18, 2022
#KentuckyDerby148 Recap
The Happy Hour Crew discusses the Derby weekend & previews the Man O War & Peter Pan
01:01:33
May 13, 2022
Derby Reaction with Ron Flatter
Louis Rabaut & Ron Flatter react to all things Derby, and look ahead to the Preakness.
01:35:04
May 11, 2022
KY Derby 148 Live Preview Show
Mike, Megan, & Louis were live from Churchill Downs on KY Derby day.  They shared their pre-race analysis...
02:31:15
May 08, 2022
KY Oaks Preview Show
Mike, Megan & Louis were live at Churchill Downs for Kentucky Oaks 148. Their coverage is presented by Single ...
01:57:42
May 06, 2022
Kentucky Derby Draft!
Mike, Megan, & Louis each get three picks to try to put together a 3-horse Derby dream team.
00:31:51
May 02, 2022
2022 Derby Draft!
The Happy Hour crew welcomes Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate Fields and has the first ever Derby draft! Catch us li...
01:37:58
April 29, 2022
1st Look at the Oaks
The Happy Hour Crew discusses the top contenders in the Kentucky Oaks
01:14:29
April 22, 2022
Jenny & Federico
Megan (@MeganDevineTV), Louis (@LouisRabaut), & JD (@horsetickets) join forces to chat the Derby & Oaks fi...
01:09:44
April 15, 2022
Messier & Forbidden Kingdom square off ...
Single Barrel Cigars joins in the Happy Hour fun
01:29:09
April 08, 2022
A Tomahawk Day at Turfway
The Thursday show just wasn't enough for Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut. Get yourself an extra helping of the Horse...
01:15:03
April 02, 2022
D Wayne & his prize filly - Will they r...
Derby field begins to take shape with the Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby running this weekend. Who will emerge...
01:23:07
April 01, 2022
100 point races are here!
The Happy Hour crew previews the first 100 point prep race - the Louisiana Derby! Sunland Derby, UAE Derby, & ...
01:01:52
March 25, 2022
O'Happy Hour
The Happy Hour crew celebrates St. Patrick's Day with Dan Illman of DRF
01:08:23
March 18, 2022
The Sniper, The Pronouncer, & The Beaut...
Barry Spears joins the Happy Hour Crew to talk a little basketball
01:31:24
March 11, 2022
The Batman? No, but we do have a Gotham...
Mike pops in for a bit in the midst of celebrating his daughter's birthday #DadLife #GirlDad while Louis & Meg...
01:24:25
March 04, 2022
Big Fudge Overshadows the Rebel
Baffert fallout and Rebel preview. While Megan is on her way to Hot Springs, AR. Louis is back from the beach. Mik...
01:06:59
February 25, 2022
50 Point Prep Races Kickoff in NOLA
Megan takes a break from keeping her farm animals safe from flood waters & Louis joins us from the beach to ta...
01:04:14
February 18, 2022
King Guillermo #Drink
The Happy Hour Crew looks back at the Holy Bull, talks El Camino Real Derby with Matt Dinerman, & preview the ...
01:28:10
February 11, 2022
Holy Bull $#!+
The Happy Hour Crew recaps the Pegasus World Cup weekend (including impressive results by Colonel Liam & Life ...
01:25:24
February 04, 2022
Back in the saddle again
The Happy Hour crew is back in 2022! Did you miss us? In this episode we discuss what we did over our sabbatical &...
01:29:12
January 28, 2022
J.A. Adande & KY Derby 147
J.A. Adande (@jadande) joins the Happy Hour!  J.A. is the director of sports journalism at the Medill School ...
00:29:31
January 13, 2022
Year in Review - Ron Flatter
Ron Flatter (@ronflatter) joins the Happy Hour!  Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) hosts.  They chat everythin...
01:19:10
January 07, 2022
Save the neck for me Clark
Better than the Charlie Brown Thanksgiving special The Horse Racing Happy Hour has been nominated for another awar...
01:19:53
November 25, 2021
Smooth Jazz Happy Hour
Sit back, relax, & enjoy the smooth sultry sounds of the Horse Racing Happy Hour trio
00:50:37
November 19, 2021
Breeder's Cup Recap & a Nod to Indiana ...
Rachel Mclaughlin from Indiana Grand surprises the Happy Hour crew
01:27:35
November 12, 2021
Breeder's Cup 2021 - Euro Invaders Edit...
James Welsh (@jwracingdotcom) joins the show to chat the Euro shippers in this weekend's BC.  Louis Rabaut (@...
00:38:45
November 05, 2021
Breeders Cup Saturday Preview
The Happy Hour crew previews all the big races on Saturday's card at Del Mar
01:15:56
November 05, 2021
Breeder's Cup Friday Preview
The Happy Hour Crew previews Future Star Friday at Del Mar
00:56:29
November 04, 2021
Chair Construction???
Megan Devine and Louis Rabaut are joined by Dave Rodman to talk Maryland Million Day, Keeneland and... chair const...
01:24:06
October 22, 2021
Queen Elizabeth & Louis’ Uncle
Megan Devine & Louis Rabaut recap the races from last weekend at Keeneland, talk airport bourbons, Queen Eliza...
01:25:31
October 15, 2021
Megan got hitched
Megan is officially off the market
01:24:02
October 08, 2021
Ron Flatter is verified on twitter
Last show before Megan gets hitched. Ron Flatter joins the boys tonight as they preview the biggest remaining week...
01:06:51
October 01, 2021
PA Derby Preview Show
Our guy Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) previews the late Pennsylvania Derby card, and reflects on the Baffert decisio...
00:31:20
September 24, 2021
Shirtless September
Louis literally loses his shirt while handicapping 
00:49:12
September 17, 2021
Ellis Ends & KD Begins!
Megan, Mike, & Louis talk about the horse racing coming up in Kentucky as well as a quick recap of last week's...
01:03:15
September 03, 2021
Travers Weekend Preview
The Happy Hour crew previews Travers weekend at the Spa
01:05:43
August 27, 2021
Alabama is #1
Edison Hatter joins the happy hour
00:49:25
August 19, 2021
Farewell, Arlington
@RogueClown takes a break from Jeopardy to join Mike & Louis
01:08:49
August 13, 2021
How to win $53,000
Megan Devine (@megandevinetv) & Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) are joined by Rob Benefiel (@whoyagothere) to chat...
01:28:53
August 06, 2021
A Dandy of a show
Megan, Louis, & Mike talk about the whip rule, the Vanderbilt, the Jim Dandy, the Bing Crosby, & more ...
01:02:44
July 30, 2021
Impromptu episode of the Happy Hour
Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski) joins the show on short notice, and Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) talks stakes a...
00:39:52
July 23, 2021
The Haskell & Menage a Trois
Jon White joins the Happy Hour fun this week as the Haskell Stakes looms
01:07:30
July 16, 2021
Tequila makes my clothes come off
The Happy Hour crew enjoys El Jimador Silver Tequila while talking about the incredible performances by Letruska, ...
01:07:14
July 02, 2021
Stephen Foster Day Preview
Megan, Louis, & Mike preview the final day of Churchill's spring meet
01:09:54
June 25, 2021
Can an Overnight Stakes be G1 Quality? ...
Mike, Megan, & Louis discuss racing at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs as well as other topics in the world of...
01:14:37
June 18, 2021
Golden Gate Fields Closing Weekend; Nig...
Matt Dinerman from Golden Gate joins the Happy Hour Crew for this week's show.  Louis tries to keep his Pick ...
01:09:38
June 10, 2021
Manhattan Stakes errr Belmont Preview S...
John Piassek of America's Best Racing joins Mike & Louis to discuss an amazing card on Belmont Stakes day ...
01:04:24
June 04, 2021
Bourbon Slush & the Matt Winn Stakes
Bourbon Slush Recipe: 1 can of frozen concentrated orange juice 1 can of frozen concentrated lemonade use one...
01:22:32
May 28, 2021
Yee Haw! Preakness Recap!
Mike & Louis don't understand country music. Megan talks about getting engaged. 
00:54:03
May 21, 2021
Preakness Preview Show
Mike (@BigMikeGandofo) & Megan (@megandevinetv) anchor our coverage from the studio, and are joined by Louis (...
01:41:36
May 18, 2021
Medina Spirit: A Perspective
Louis brags about doing interviews Mike is an angry gambler
00:31:59
May 12, 2021
Derby 147 Recap: Matt Rybaltowski
Matt Rybaltowski (@mattrybaltowski, @Sports_Handle) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby, talk...
00:36:16
May 07, 2021
Derby 147 Recap: Tim Wilkin
Veteran turf writer Tim Wilkin (@tjwilkin) joins our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to recap the Derby.  They ch...
00:31:39
May 06, 2021
147 Derby Preview Show on ESPN Louisvil...
Recorded live from Churchill Downs Megan wins the day Mike gets sentimental Louis works for the LA Times ...
01:41:03
May 02, 2021
147 Kentucky Oaks Preview
The crew is live from Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Oaks.  ESPN Louisville 680 am - Megan loves Maxfield -...
02:29:34
May 01, 2021
Derby Week is Here!!! (audio fixed)
Megan, Louis, & Mike discuss opening weekend at Churchill Downs
01:17:53
April 23, 2021
Derby Week is Here!!!
Megan, Louis, & Mike discuss opening weekend at Churchill Downs
01:18:02
April 23, 2021
Monomoy Girl a Single?
2 weeks until Oaks/Derby weekend
01:04:04
April 16, 2021
Can Essential Quality remain on top?
Mike is on spring break so Louis & Megan do their best. Preview of the Santa Anita Derby & the Bluegrass Stakes hi...
01:27:30
April 02, 2021
Florida Derby & Jeff Ruby Previews
Hall of Fame Jockey Ramón Domínguez will be our guest!  He joins us from Exacta Box.  4,985 wins... we...
01:08:49
March 26, 2021
Big Day at the Fairgrounds
Racing Rachel joins Louis & Mike
01:05:13
March 19, 2021
Louis is the big 4 - 0!!!
Happy Birthday Louis
01:17:53
March 12, 2021
King Guillermo's Last Dance?
King Guillermo...nuff said
01:23:57
March 05, 2021
Fancy Liquor + Phat Man --> Beaver Hat
The HAPPY HOUR CREW takes a look at the big day at Gulfstream, Turfway, & Oaklawn
01:22:04
February 26, 2021
Mom's away...
@megandevinetv big-timed the show, so we had our friends @RacingRachelM, @mattrybaltowski, and @jcherwa on to chat...
01:00:55
February 18, 2021
Salty Megan Rants
Happy Anniversary Megan! Mike, Megan, & Louis talk Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra, and the stakes action at Laur...
01:51:43
February 12, 2021
From the Offices of Withers, Davis, & S...
Old Fo is good
01:26:40
February 04, 2021
Crapshoot
We tried
00:58:46
January 29, 2021
Pegasus Preview
Megan, Louis, & Mike are back for 2021!  The crew chats Christmas break, we wonder if Louis gambles too m...
01:19:26
January 21, 2021
2020 Year in Review: Dan Tordjman
America's Best Racing's Dan Tordjman (@DanonumousMan) talks Eclipse Awards w/ our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut). &nb...
00:36:17
January 07, 2021
2020 Year In Review: The Future of KY G...
In this episode, our Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) chats with Chris Otts (@christopherotts) of WDRB about the recent...
00:26:34
January 06, 2021
2020 Year In Review: Matt Rybaltowski
Matt Rybaltowski (@MattRybaltowski) of Sports Handle and Forbes joins host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) to chat all...
01:00:48
January 02, 2021
2020 Year In Review: Matt Dinerman
Host Louis Rabaut (@LouisRabaut) visits with Golden Gate Fields Track Announcer Matt Dinerman (@3coltshandicap) to...
00:37:56
December 29, 2020
The End. --> of shows for 2020. We will...
The Happy Hour crew is joined by @LosPonies to talk about racing at Los Al.  We also handicap races at Aquedu...
01:30:41
December 04, 2020
Clark Preview
Louis & Mike handicap the late pick 4 at Churchill Downs which includes the Grade 1 Clark
00:23:31
November 27, 2020
Racing Rachel Sends us Toys
Weekly pod is up!  Old Fashioneds brought to you by our friends @oldforester. -@WoodbineTB, @ChurchillDowns,...
01:16:09
November 20, 2020
Open House at the Louisville Thoroughbr...
We chat Breeders' Cup wrap-up, and we 'cap Churchill Downs & Del Mar.  We chat what's on the table for di...
01:21:57
November 13, 2020
Breeders Cup Classic Day - live at Keen...
Mike, Megan, & Louis give their thoughts on Futures Friday, and 'cap the card for Classic Day.  Be sure t...
01:39:34
November 07, 2020
Future Star Friday Breeder's Cup Previe...
Live From Keeneland!  We chat undercard, what we're most excited about, and Megan and Louis give out their la...
01:36:58
November 06, 2020
Breeders' Cup Preview: Europe
Mike talks with professional handicapper James Welsh to get his insight on the crop of horses shipping across the ...
00:34:41
November 05, 2020
Breeders' Cup Preview: California
Louis talk with John Cherwa of the LA Times about the horses travelling from California to the Breeders' Cup ...
00:35:25
November 05, 2020
Breeders' Cup Preview: New York
Louis & Tim Wilkin of the Albany Times Union discuss the New York contingent of horses in the 2020 Breeders' C...
00:20:56
November 05, 2020
Happy Halloween!
Weekly pod is up- brought to you by @oldforester & @shadyrays! -we cap @TheNYRA & @DelMarRacing -@MeganDevineTV ...
01:15:15
October 29, 2020
You Marooder, I say Marauder
Weekly pod is up! Brought to you by @shadyrays and @oldforester! -we visit with @RacingRachelM -@MeganDevineTV is ...
01:42:22
October 22, 2020
Megan has a sick goat
This show goes off the rails...quick
00:56:40
October 15, 2020
Swiss Skydiver Impresses - Now what?
Megan takes one for the team and records while not feeling well. Shady Rays is giving our listeners 50% off when y...
01:13:21
October 08, 2020
Preakness Preview
Megan & the boys take a look at the major stakes races at Belmont, Keenland, & Pimlico this weekend which ...
01:29:04
October 02, 2020
Back in the Saddle
After taking last week off, the gang talks about serious issues impacting racing and handicaps the big races at Ch...
01:12:15
September 25, 2020
Derby Hangover
Megan, Mike, & Louis recap the amazing weekend at Churchill Downs while shifting their handicapping to big day...
01:30:47
September 10, 2020
KY Derby Recap on ESPN Louisville - Liv...
Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer ...
00:52:57
September 06, 2020
KY Derby Preview on ESPN Louisville - L...
Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer ...
02:05:17
September 06, 2020
KY Oaks Recap on ESPN Louisville - Live...
Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer ...
01:17:43
September 05, 2020
KY Oaks Preview Show on ESPN Louisville...
Special thanks to our sponsors who have some awesome deals for you: Coady Photography - The official photographer ...
02:30:58
September 05, 2020
Where's the show? Oh...the Happy Hour i...
We are not releasing a show this Thursday but you will be able to stream us live from Churchill Downs on Friday &a...
00:03:53
September 03, 2020
Smoke'em if you got'em
The Horse Racing Happy Hour crew records live at J Shepherd Cigars
00:56:55
August 28, 2020
Mike & Louis take Megan on a field trip
The crew travels to the Louisville Thoroughbred Society as the fields for the Kentucky Oaks & Kentucky Derby c...
01:03:13
August 21, 2020
Finally together
The HRHH does their first show with all 3 of us in the same location
01:17:26
August 13, 2020
Will Uncle Chuck Lay Down the Law?
The 2 year old crop & some of the top mares in the world battle in Del Mar.  Meanwhile at the Spa, we hav...
01:15:00
August 06, 2020
Bisou & Tom's d'Etat Stake Claim to be ...
A huge weekend for some of the top horses in the world
01:12:05
July 30, 2020
A Day at the Spa with Surf & Turf
Megan, Mike, & Louis breakdown Saturday's action at Saratoga & Del Mar, including Maximum Security's debut...
01:17:22
July 23, 2020
MONumental Weekend Ahead
Mike, Louis, & Megan go off the rails again while breaking down this weekend's major stakes racing at Saratoga...
01:23:35
July 17, 2020
Happy Birthday 'Merica - IT'S THE MET M...
Louis, Megan, & Mike breakdown 5 stakes races at Belmont on Saturday and 2 major races at Los Al.   ...
01:14:54
July 02, 2020
Stephen and Kevin (the Guy Next Door)
Grab a drink with Louis Rabout, Megan Devine and Kevin Kerstein from Churchill Downs! Join us for a chat about the...
01:20:06
June 26, 2020
Belmont Preview (SPOILER ALERT: No King...
Megan, Louis, & Mike celebrate success and breakdown the big races on Strong Island this weekend
01:18:46
June 19, 2020
Maxfield...Noooooooooooo
Mike, Louis, & Megan breakdown the dwindling field for the Belmont Stakes, impressive performances from last w...
01:10:30
June 12, 2020
No, YOU missed the pick 5
MIKE, Megan, & Louis memorialize Arrogate, recap a wild weekend at Churchill Downs, & preview Santa Anita'...
01:14:59
June 04, 2020
A Devine Addition
The Horse Racing Happy Hour welcomes our new co-host, Megan Devine, to the show.  Mike, Louis, & Megan ta...
01:23:14
May 28, 2020
Our MATT WINNers
Mike & Louis discuss the upcoming big day of stakes races at Churchill Downs & disagree about the Belmont ...
00:51:06
May 21, 2020
2 Guys & a Girl at a Bar
The guys are joined by Megan Devine to preview Arkansas Derby day at Oaklawn Park.
01:17:15
May 01, 2020
(non)essential business
00:35:55
April 02, 2020
Farewell to the old Turfway
01:01:45
March 18, 2020
Stop Covid-19 Don't eat poop
01:08:06
March 12, 2020
2.6.2020 Season Deux!
01:02:04
February 06, 2020
Ep 11.14.19 Recap Show
01:15:49
November 14, 2019
Ep 11.7.19 Breeders Cup Recap
01:21:24
November 07, 2019
Ep 10.24.19 The Most Hated Man in Arcad...
Our interview with John Cherwa of the LA Times
01:15:46
October 24, 2019
Ep 10.10.19 Enabling bad radio
01:06:37
October 10, 2019
Ep 10.3.19 The Kentucky Effect
01:02:59
October 03, 2019
Episode 9.5.19: Welcome to the HRHH!
Mike & Louis launch the Horse Racing Hour by discussing the top issues in horse racing & the road to the Breeder's...
00:47:25
September 05, 2019