S9E50: Behind the Pamplemousse

The Pacific Classic, Del Mar's signature Grade 1, $1 million race, is the main topic of conversation this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Ryan Anderson and Jackson Muniz from the Gallop Out podcast check in to talk about this weekend's big race as well as the Del Mar summer and handicapping trends that have developed through the season. Jockey Júnior Alvarado discusses his upcoming ride on morning-line favorite Knightsbridge in the Pacific Classic. He also talks about his recent success riding reigning horse of the year Sovereignty and his work with Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott. Super Screener creator Mike Shutty has handicapping tips for weekend races, including the Pacific Classic. Listener and reader feedback focuses on the fallout from Jockey Club member Marshall Gramm's gathering and leaking of confidential veterinary records that were not locked down by the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority. Fairmount Park's Keith Nelson is joined by guest co-host Larry Collmus from NBC Sports and Del Mar. 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. It is sponsored by 1/ST BET.