Flatter Pod: Of course, Mott, Law, Midland discuss Cody’s Wish

By Ron Flatter
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Cody’s Wish returns in the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney Stakes at Saratoga, and that puts him in the spotlight for this week’s Ron Flatter Racing Pod. His Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott talks about the challenge of his extending to 1 1/8 miles this weekend. He also discusses his sprint star Elite Power.

Tom Law of The Saratoga Special examines the shrinking field sizes in the Spa’s top stakes as well as the controversy over last week’s Jim Dandy Stakes won by Forte. He also offers his thoughts about the Whitney.

Mark Midland handicaps weekend races, including the big stakes at Saratoga.

Listener and reader feedback focuses on jockey safety as well as moves announced by The Stronach Group since it said it would close Golden Gate Fields.

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