EPISODE · May 26, 2026 · 53 MIN
Episode 71 - Horse Racing's Dirty Secret
from Barggianos · host Barggianos
This week on Barggianos, Chuck and Matt invite special guest Joel from Louisville, KY to help explain horse racing and to reveal some of horse racing's dirtiest secrets.We talk Kentucky Derby drama, Bob Baffert’s return, Medina Spirit, Triple Crown controversy, jockeys starving themselves for race weight, and why Louisville locals might be tired of big business messing with Derby week.There’s gambling, bourbon, bad bets, good stories, and Chuck somehow winning money on a horse he absolutely knew nothing about.If you like horse racing, sports scandals, comedy podcasts, or just want to hear three guys pretend they’re experts — this one’s for you.Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and maybe bet responsibly… or at least better than Chuck.Chapters:00:00 - Horse Racing’s Dirty Secret01:01 - Welcome to Barggianos01:33 - Meet Joel from Louisville03:50 - Mint Juleps Are Terrible05:49 - Owning Two Hairs of a Racehorse10:25 - Kentucky Derby Changes20:50 - Derby Week Drama25:53 - Bob Baffert Returns28:18 - The Medina Spirit Scandal35:38 - The Triple Crown Problem36:08 - Why the Derby Winner Skipped the Preakness43:17 - The Brutal Life of Jockeys45:01 - What’s Next in Horse Racing46:24 - Best Racetracks to Visit51:20 - Final ThoughtsHashtags:#Barggianos #HorseRacing #HorseRacingsDirtySecret #KentuckyDerby #TripleCrown #BobBaffert #MedinaSpirit #ChurchillDowns #LouisvilleKY #HorseBetting #SportsPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #DerbyDrama🔗 CONNECT WITH US:Visit us at Barggianos.comContact us @ [email protected] Us On Cameo:https://www.cameo.com/barggianosPlease like, Share and Subscribe. We are out on all major podcast sites including Apple Podcast and Spotify so pull up a seat at the bar and join us!Listen & Watch:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barggianos/id1799622257Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0650hIJLA80dHxXRGAfm6KYouTube:www.youtube.com/@Barggianos?sub_confirmation=1Amazon Podcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c4961c6-efc6-4fc7-aa30-fa680fd827f1/barggianosCopyright code for licensed music:CODE: 6YDZH6LIG5EZB2YW
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This week on Barggianos, Chuck and Matt invite special guest Joel from Louisville, KY to help explain horse racing and to reveal some of horse racing's dirtiest secrets.We talk Kentucky Derby drama, Bob Baffert’s return, Medina Spirit, Triple Crown controversy, jockeys starving themselves for race weight, and why Louisville locals might be tired of big business messing with Derby week.There’s gambling, bourbon, bad bets, good stories, and Chuck somehow winning money on a horse he absolutely knew nothing about.If you like horse racing, sports scandals, comedy podcasts, or just want to hear three guys pretend they’re experts — this one’s for you.Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe, and maybe bet responsibly… or at least better than Chuck.Chapters:00:00 - Horse Racing’s Dirty Secret01:01 - Welcome to Barggianos01:33 - Meet Joel from Louisville03:50 - Mint Juleps Are Terrible05:49 - Owning Two Hairs of a Racehorse10:25 - Kentucky Derby Changes20:50 - Derby Week Drama25:53 - Bob Baffert Returns28:18 - The Medina Spirit Scandal35:38 - The Triple Crown Problem36:08 - Why the Derby Winner Skipped the Preakness43:17 - The Brutal Life of Jockeys45:01 - What’s Next in Horse Racing46:24 - Best Racetracks to Visit51:20 - Final ThoughtsHashtags:#Barggianos #HorseRacing #HorseRacingsDirtySecret #KentuckyDerby #TripleCrown #BobBaffert #MedinaSpirit #ChurchillDowns #LouisvilleKY #HorseBetting #SportsPodcast #ComedyPodcast #Podcast #DerbyDrama🔗 CONNECT WITH US:Visit us at Barggianos.comContact us @ [email protected] Us On Cameo:https://www.cameo.com/barggianosPlease like, Share and Subscribe. We are out on all major podcast sites including Apple Podcast and Spotify so pull up a seat at the bar and join us!Listen & Watch:Apple Podcast:https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/barggianos/id1799622257Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/0650hIJLA80dHxXRGAfm6KYouTube:www.youtube.com/@Barggianos?sub_confirmation=1Amazon Podcast:https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6c4961c6-efc6-4fc7-aa30-fa680fd827f1/barggianosCopyright code for licensed music:CODE: 6YDZH6LIG5EZB2YW
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