Flatter Pod: Blacker, Hernández, Shutty on 3-track weekend

Yes, the title shown below on this episode says it was recorded before Adare Manor was scratched from the Pacific Classic. But it was only a fraction of what was discussed.

The Labor Day holiday brings the Grade 1, $1 million Pacific Classic at Del Mar, opening week at Kentucky Downs and closing weekend at Saratoga. They also are conversation starters this week for the Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

FanDuel TV’s Christina Blacker offers local knowledge from Del Mar, including her assessment of the summer season, her thoughts about the Pacific Classic and some other races on the Saturday card.

Jockey Juan Hernández discusses his success in both Northern and Southern California and just what kind of a boss trainer Bob Baffert is.

Super Screener creator Mike Shutty has weekend handicapping for Del Mar, Kentucky Downs and Saratoga.

John Cherwa joins Ron to field listener and reader feedback about last week’s Travers (G1) and trainer Kenny McPeek’s plan to ease Kentucky Derby winner Mystik Dan back to racing this winter.

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