S9E30: Kentucky Derby stars & mystery guest

The final preview of Kentucky Derby 152 brings together the best of TV personalities, trainers and handicappers on this week's Ron Flatter Racing Pod. NBC's Steve Kornacki spends some time talking about the field for this year's Derby and how he will go about dispensing statistical trends that are his specialty on the national telecast. Trainers Brad Cox, Todd Pletcher and Mark Glatt chat about their contenders in the Derby. Cox discusses Grade 1 Florida Derby winner Commandment and Blue Grass (G1) victor Further Ado. Pletcher explains his outlook for morning-line favorite Renegade, the Arkansas Derby (G1) victor, having to start from the less-than-desired post 1. Glatt offers his thoughts about Santa Anita Derby (G1) winner So Happy as well as the personal challenges he and his family have faced during the winter. Paddock Prince handicapper David Levitch is along to present his tips for the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks and the Derby itself. In the feedback section of the show, a mystery celebrity icon calls in to compare his Derby pick with those of Cherwa, Nelson and Flatter. The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Firefox, iHeart and Spotify as well as HorseRacingNation.com. HARD-CORE HANDICAPPERS Caton Bredar, Ed DeRosa and Mark Midland analyze every horse in Kentucky Derby 2026 and offer a snapshot of the Grade 1 Kentucky Oaks. https://www.horseracingnation.com/news/Flatter_Pod_Kentucky_Derby_2026_hard_core_handicappers_123