Flatter Pod: Hitzges, Mackin, DeRosa talk Texas and Ellis

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This weekend’s $1 million Stephen Foster Stakes, the first Grade 1 in the history of Ellis Park, is the centerpiece of this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

Recently retired Dallas sports-talk icon Norm Hitzges talks about his radio career and his years of experience as a horseplayer.

Owner Mike Mackin discusses his horses Smile Happy and Rattle N Roll, who are racing in the Stephen Foster.

Handicapper Ed DeRosa has betting advice for the Stephen Foster and other weekend races.

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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