Flatter Pod: Dooley, Avello, Midland discuss Ky. Derby preps

By Ron Flatter
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The first of the major U.S. preps for Kentucky Derby 2023 is the topic at hand on this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

Fair Grounds track announcer John G. Dooley previews the Saturday running of the Louisiana Derby (G2), from which at least the top two finishers are likely to be in the starting gate May 6 at Churchill Downs.

Click here for Fair Grounds entries and results.

DraftKings Sportsbook director Johnny Avello discusses wagering on Kentucky Derby futures and using apps for sports betting and trends in betting on races in 2023.

Horse Racing Nation’s Mark Midland handicaps Saturday’s Louisiana Derby and the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.

There also is listener and reader feedback to stories at HRN, including a recent piece on how to bet the Tapeta surface at Turfway.

The Ron Flatter Racing Pod via Horse Racing Nation is available via free subscription from Apple, Google, Spotify and Stitcher as well as HorseRacingNation.com.

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