BloodHorse Monday

BloodHorse Monday

Airing every Monday, BloodHorse Monday delivers expert analysis and in-depth coverage of the biggest stories in Thoroughbred horse racing. Hosted by seasoned broadcaster Louie Rabaut, alongside BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst and assistant news editor Sean Collins, the weekly show highlights the Derby Trail, Breeders’ Cup Challenge races, and the most prestigious meets at Saratoga, Keeneland, Del Mar, and beyond. With insights into stallion success, industry trends, and behind-the-scenes stories, BloodHorse Monday keeps fans and insiders informed and engaged.

Episodes

July 21, 2025 76 mins

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 25th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:-We recap the excitement at Monmouth Park following Journalism's victory in the July 19 Haskell Stakes (G1).-D. J. Stable's general manager Jonathan Green joins the show to discuss Arkansas Derby (G1) winner Sandman ahead of his start in the July...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 24th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

-We recap the reaction to last week's Mid-Season Champions discussion from you, the viewers!

-Rabaut and Collins preview the July 19 Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, highlighted by Preakness Stakes winner Journalism.

-Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners pres...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 23nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:


-We recap stakes action from this past weekend, including the Belmont Oaks, Iowa Derby, and Indiana Derby/Oaks.

-NBC's Steve Kornacki joins Rabaut and Collins to select theoretical winners for Mid-Season Eclipse Awards.

-BloodHorse editorial direct...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 22nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:-We remember legendary Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas after his death June 28.

-We recap the Stephen Foster and Fleur de Lis Stakes

-The Maryland Jockey Club's director of communications, Dan Illman, joins to discuss the conclusion of Laurel Park's me...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Frank Angst for the 21st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

-We talk with Brook Smith of Rocket Ship Racing & Sierra Leone

-Interview with John Keitt, COO of Breeders' Cup on future world championships sites

-Interview with Bill Nader, President/CEO of Thoroughbred Owners of California

Ch...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 20th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders' Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:-We discuss how the older horse, distaff, and 3-year-old filly divisions are shaping up ahead of the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Del Mar in November.

-OBS Director of Sales Tod Wojciechowski prev...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 19th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel Racing, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap Sovereignty's victory in the Belmont Stakes and what the future of the division looks like this year.

- We hear from trainer Bill Mott and jockey Junior Alvarado the morning after their Belmont victory.

- We hear ...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 18th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel Racing, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- Jockey Junior Alvarado joins the show to discuss his Kentucky Derby (G1) win aboard Sovereignty ahead of the Belmont Stakes (G1) and shares his thoughts on a budding rivalry with Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Journalism.

- We ...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 17th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel Racing, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- Robert Clay of Grandview Equine joins the show to discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) third-place finisher and Belmont Stakes (G1) contender Baeza, who he co-owns with C R K Stables. Grandview is also the breeder of Baeza and his ha...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 16th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap Journalism's hard-fought victory in the 150th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course May 17.

- We hear from Journalism's winning connections: jockey Umberto Rispoli, co-owner Aron Wellman of Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners, and trainer M...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 15th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We preview the field for the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) at Pimlico Race Course May 17.

- Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas joins us to discuss his attempt at an eighth Preakness victory with American...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins for the 14th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We recap the 151st Kentucky Derby, won by Godolphin homebred Sovereignty. - We hear from Kentucky Derby winning connections Michael Banahan, Godolphin USA's director of bloodstock, jockey Junior Alvarado, and trainer Bill Mott. - BloodHorse editorial...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut, Sean Collins, and Kali Francois for the 13th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - Jockey Umberto Rispoli, who rides Kentucky Derby favorite Journalism, joins the show to talk about the Derby, his recent travel, and how Journalism compares to Cristiano Ronaldo. - Louie, Sean, and Kali discuss several of the Derby con...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 12th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- Jockey Mike Smith joins us to discuss Wood Memorial winner Rodriguez and his Derby memories. The Hall of Famer has won the Run for the Roses twice before with Giacomo in 2005 and Triple Crown winner Justify in 2018.

- Louie and Sean discuss several of t...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 11th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of recent Kentucky Derby preps: the Blue Grass Stakes won by Burnham Square, the UAE Derby won by Admire Daytona, and the Fukuryu Stakes won by Luxor Cafe. - ...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the tenth episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby preps: the Wood Memorial won by Rodriguez and the Santa Anita Derby won by Journalism. - Trainer Mark Casse talks about S...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the ninth episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby preps: the Florida Derby won by Tappan Street and the Arkansas Derby won by Sandman. - Winchell Thoroughbreds' racing...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the eighth episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders Sales Company, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby preps: the Louisiana Derby won by Tiztastic and Jeff Ruby Steaks won by Final Gambit. - Brad Cox joins to discuss Final ...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the seventh episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps: the Virginia Derby won by American Promise and Virginia Oaks won by Fondly.
 - Flying Dutchmen Breeding and Racing president Hunter Rankin joi...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the sixth episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Ocala Breeders' Sales, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment: - We review replays and discuss the exciting results of the weekend's Kentucky Derby prep: the Tampa Bay Derby won by Owen Almighty. Plus we discuss 2024 Horse of the Year Thorpedo Anna's return performanc...

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