Flatter Pod: Mage’s co-owner, Derby recap, Preakness preview

By Ron Flatter
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A recap of Kentucky Derby 2023 and an early preview of Preakness 2023 are the topics of conversation on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod.

Ramiro Restrepo, co-owner of Derby winner Mage, talks about how he spotted the colt at a sale last year and his path in the racing industry.

Former Daily Racing Form turf writer Marty McGee talks about career change from journalist to jockey agent.

Los Angeles Times writer John Cherwa discusses the recent spate of horse deaths at Churchill Downs.

Horse Racing Nation’s Mark Midland handicaps weekend races, including the Man o’ War (G1) and Peter Pan (G3) at Belmont Park.

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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