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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