BloodHorse Monday

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Airing every Monday, BloodHorse Monday delivers expert analysis and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories in Thoroughbred horse racing. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Louie Rabaut, alongside BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst and assistant news editor Sean Collins, the weekly show highlights the Derby Trail, Breeders’ Cup Challenge races, and the most prestigious meets at Saratoga, Keeneland, Del Mar, and beyond. With insights into stallion success, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, BloodHorse Monday keeps fans and insiders informed and engaged.

  1. 1D AGO

    Remembering John Shirreffs with Mike Smith, Paladin Takes Risen Star | E055

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 55th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith joins as we remember the life and legacy of trainer John Shirreffs, who died Feb. 12. Smith recounts their relationship as well as their experience with Giacomo and Zenyatta. - We recap an exciting weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G2) prep action, including Paladin's Risen Star Stakes (G2). - We discuss Forever Young's place in the Classic division after his Saudi Cup (G1) triumph. - We preview this weekend's Cinncinnati Trophy and John Battaglia Memorial. Chapters: 0:00:00 Remembering John Shirreffs with Mike Smith 0:21:29 Louie and Sean Talk about John Shirreffs 0:32:29 Weekend Recap 0:52:20 Weekend Preview 1:00:18 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 4m

  2. FEB 9

    Silent Tactic's Southwest Tops Casse's Big Weekend, New Stallion Preview | E054

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 54th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap a busy weekend of racing on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail that included victories from Talk to Me Jimmy in the Withers Stakes, Renegade in the Sam F. Davis Stakes, Plutarch in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (G3), and Silent Tactic in the Southwest Stakes (G3). - Dual Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse discusses a big weekend at Oaklawn Park that included Silent Tactic's Southwest victory, Search Party winning the Martha Washington Stakes, and Eclipse champion Nitrogen winning her seasonal debut in the Bayakoa Stakes (G3). - With breeding season fast approaching, BloodHorse bloodstock editor Eric Mitchell previews new stallions. - We preview another busy weekend of Derby trail action in the Risen Star Stakes (G2), Saudi Derby (G3), and Sunland Park Derby. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:39 Weekend Recap 0:19:57 Mark Casse Interview 0:40:51 Eric Mitchell Interview 0:59:16 Weekend Preview 1:08:44 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 10m

  3. FEB 2

    Nearly Was Clearly Best in Holy Bull, Full Field Ready for Southwest | E053

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 53rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap the Holy Bull Stakes (G3), won by Nearly. - Centennial Farms' president and co-owner Donald Little Jr. discusses Nearly's Holy Bull victory, Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) winner Antiquarian returning for the 2026 season, and his family’s 30 years of offering racing partnerships. - Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman discusses the Southwest Stakes and racing in Hot Springs, Ark. - We preview exciting Kentucky Derby prep action coming up this weekend. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:12 Weekend Recap 0:09:11 Donald Little Jr. Interview 0:33:24 Matt Dinerman Interview 1:00:03 Weekend Preview 1:06:52 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 11m

  4. JAN 26

    Calandagan Named World's Best Racehorse for 2025, Trainer Graffard Joins the Show | E052

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 52nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap this past weekend's Pegasus World Cup results. - Trainer Francis-Henri Graffard joins to discuss Calandagan being named the Longines World's Best Racehorse of 2025, as well as Gezora's Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1T) triumph and racing in America. - Tom Hashimoto, general manager of the Japan Racing Association's New York Office, discusses Forever Young's historic year and the Japan Cup (G1T) being named the Longines World's Co-Best Horse Race alongside the Champion Stakes (G1). - We preview exciting Kentucky Derby prep action in this weekend's Holy Bull Stakes (G3) and Southwest Stakes (G3). The Industry Interviews on this episode were presented by the Longines World Racing Awards. Chapters: 0:00 Intro 2:54 Weekend Recap 14:01 Francis-Henri Graffard Interview 30:51 Tom Hashimoto Interview 46:13 Eclipse Awards 48:27 Weekend Preview BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    55 min

  5. JAN 19

    Wide Open Edition of Pegasus, Reg Vets Protecting Vulnerable Horses | E051

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 51st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Longines World Racing Awards, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We recap this past weekend's Kentucky Derby (G1) trail action with Golden Tempo winning the Lecomte Stakes (G3) and Street Beast winning the Leonatus Stakes. - Gulfstream Park's Brian Nadeau previews Pegasus World Cup weekend. - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst talks about his recent article 'Stats Suggest Reg Vets Protecting Vulnerable Horses' and what's going on with alternative gaming machines in California. Read Frank's article on regulatory vets: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/articles/289370/stats-suggest-reg-vets-protecting-vulnerable-horses The Longines World Racing Awards take place tomorrow, Tuesday, January 20. Celebrating the top horses and races from around the world, tune in on the International Federation of Horseracing Authorities YouTube channel tomorrow morning at 8:40 a.m. Eastern Time to see which horse and which race are crowned best in the world for 2025. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:08:09 Weekend Recap 0:21:06 Brian Nadeau on Pegasus World Cup 0:42:23 Frank Angst on Reg Vets Study, California Machines 1:06:30 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 11m

  6. JAN 12

    Shisospicy Starts Year in Middle East, Thayer on Florida Decoupling Fight | E050

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 50th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We unbox a special gift from one of our viewers. - We discuss Drexel Hill's victory in the Wayward Lass Stakes and So Happy's victory in the San Vicente Stakes (G2). - Morplay Racing's Rich Mendez joins to discuss Shisospicy's 2026 campaign. - Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots' Kevin Kilroy talks about the importance of the track's Road to the Kentucky Oaks and previews this weekend's Lecomte Stakes (G3) and Silverbulletday Stakes. - Thoroughbred Racing Initiative senior advisor and former Kentucky State senator Damon Thayer gives an update on the fight against decoupling in Florida ahead of the next State Legislature session. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro to Our 50th Episode 0:07:25 Weekend Recap 0:12:49 Rich Mendez on Shisospicy 0:37:45 Kevin Kilroy on Fair Grounds 0:54:19 Damon Thayer On Decoupling in Florida 1:19:12 Closing BloodHorseWebsite: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 24m

  7. JAN 5

    Sovereignty Returns in 2026: Godolphin's Banahan on the Decision | E049

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 49th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - We react to to some surprise nominations for Eclipse Awards. - Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock Michael Banahan joins to discuss the decision to race Sovereignty as a 4-year-old. - We react to this past weekend's Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races, including My World's victory in the Jerome Stakes and Strategic Risk's victory in the Smarty Jones Stakes. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:14 Eclipse Award Reactions 0:09:48 Godolphin's Michael Banahan on Sovereignty 0:37:47 Weekend Recap BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1 hr

  8. 12/29/2025

    Our Eclipse Award Selections Featuring Steve Kornacki | E048

    Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 48th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment, we're joined by NBC's Steve Kornacki to discuss our Eclipse Award ballots.Let us know your picks for the Eclipse Awards in the comments below.Chapters: 0:00:00 Introduction 0:07:07 2-Year-Old Male 0:10:26 2-Year-Old Filly 0:15:39 3-Year-Old Male 0:22:23 3-Year-Old Filly 0:28:37 Older Dirt Male 0:35:54 Older Dirt Female 0:41:25 Male Sprinter 0:45:53 Female Sprinter 0:49:17 Male Turf 0:55:11 Female Turf 0:58:15 Owner 1:04:06 Breeder 1:05:41 Apprentice Jockey 1:10:10 Jockey 1:14:32 Trainer 1:19:59 Horse of the Year 1:25:37 Steeplechase 1:27:43 Frank Angst's Thought on Horse of the Year 1:32:24 ClosingBloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorseBloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

    1h 35m
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Airing every Monday, BloodHorse Monday delivers expert analysis and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories in Thoroughbred horse racing. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Louie Rabaut, alongside BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst and assistant news editor Sean Collins, the weekly show highlights the Derby Trail, Breeders’ Cup Challenge races, and the most prestigious meets at Saratoga, Keeneland, Del Mar, and beyond. With insights into stallion success, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, BloodHorse Monday keeps fans and insiders informed and engaged.

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  • Creator
    BloodHorse
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    58
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © BloodHorse
  • Show Website
    BloodHorse Monday

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