Umberto Rispoli Set to Ride Kentucky Derby Favorite Journalism | E013

Join hosts Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois for the 13th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - Jockey Umberto Rispoli, who rides Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism, joins the show to talk about the Derby, his recent travel, and how Journalism compares to Cristiano Ronaldo. - Louie, Sean, and Kali discuss several of the Derby contenders and react to comments from Godolphin's director of bloodstock Michael Banahan (East Avenue, Sovereignty, Good Cheer), owner Brook Smith of Rocket Ship Racing (Render Judgment), trainer Steve Asmussen (Tiztastic, Publisher), trainer Mark Casse (Sandman), jockey Brian Hernandez (Burnham Square), and owner/World Series champion Jayson Werth of Two Eight Racing (Flying Mohawk). - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst joins to preview BloodHorse's website coverage of Derby 151 and offer his thoughts on the field. - Louie, Sean, and Kali give their top three selections for the Derby and the Oaks.With the Kentucky Derby less than two weeks away, you won't want to miss this informative episode! Tune in now for expert analysis, special guests, and all the racing news you need to know.Enjoying BH Monday? Subscribe to BloodHorse Magazine: https://subscribe.bloodhorse.com/tbh_sub.aspx?productId=SUB-BH-S-MARCH23&promo=CH23B000BHChapters:0:00:00 Introduction0:00:52 Umberto Rispoli Interview0:22:35 Our First Derby Experiences0:29:14 Discussion of Derby Contenders0:30:21 Michael Banahan Interview0:35:56 Discussion of Derby Contenders0:43:34 Brook Smith Interview0:46:26 Discussion of Derby Contenders0:50:36 Steve Asmussen Interview0:53:39 Discussion of Derby Contenders0:58:04 Mark Casse Interview1:00:58 Discussion of Derby Contenders1:08:30 Brian Hernandez Interview1:10:11 Discussion of Derby Contenders1:14:23 Jayson Werth Interview1:20:44 Discussion of Derby Contenders1:25:33 Frank Angst Previews BloodHorse's Derby Coverage1:36:47 Discussion of Derby Contenders1:45:40 Derby and Oaks PicksBloodHorseWebsite: 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.