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

December 29, 2025 95 mins

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 48th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment, we're joined by NBC's Steve Kornacki to discuss our Eclipse Award ballots.Let us know your picks for the Eclipse Awards in the comments below.Chapters:

0:00:00 Introduction

0:07:07 2-Year-Old Male

0:10:26 2-Year-Old Filly

0:15:39 3-Year-Old Male

0:22:23 3-Year-Old...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 47th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:- We recap a weekend of racing that included Kentucky Derby (G1) trail wins from Chip Honcho in the Gun Runner Stakes and Express Kid in the Springboard Mile.

- Summerhill Farm's Cary Simon discusses how special Mink's Palace is to their family op...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 46th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap Litmus Test's victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) and an eventful weekend in Hong Kong featuring Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising.

- SF Racing's Tom Ryan discuss Litmus Test's victory, his relationship with Bob Baffert, and...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 45th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights!

In this action-packed installment:

- Co-owner Brook Smith discusses Paladin's victory in the Remsen Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack Dec. 6.

- BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst talks about the current status of prediction markets in relati...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Frank Angst for the 44th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights!

- We recap an exciting weekend of racing at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including Magnitude's victory in the Clark Stakes (G2) and Further Ado's win in the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes (G2), and Salamis' victory in the Hollywood Derby (G1T).

- Abu Dhabi Turf Club racecourse dire...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 43rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap Nevada Beach's win in the Native Diver Stakes (G3) and Giocoso's win in the Commonwealth Turf (G3T).

- Scott Clarke, son of the late breeder and owner Harvey Clarke, joins to discuss Gosger ahead of the Nov. 28 Clark Stakes (G2).

- Rabau...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 42nd episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap the Nov. 15 Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs.

- Icon Racing's Jayson Werth, a former Major League Baseball All-Star and World Series winner, discusses his involvement in racing and the importance of promoting the sport...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 41st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap recent news about the Keeneland November Breeding Stock Sale and Gezora remaining in the United States for 2026.

- Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners' president and CEO Aron Wellman discuss the decision to kee...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 40th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by FanDuel, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap the Breeders' Cup Saturday races, including Forever Young's Classic win.

- Trainer Jose D'Angelo joins the show to recap his two Breeders' Cup victories with Shisospicy in the Turf Sprint and Bentornato in t...

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Join BloodHorse Monday hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins in the Del Mar Paddock for BloodHorse at the Breeders' Cup. In this episode:

- We recap all five Juvenile races held on Friday.- BloodHorse News editor Byron King previews the Filly and Mare Sprint and Classic with Rabaut.

- BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt previews the Turf and New York's Classic hopefuls with Rabaut.

- BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst prev...

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Join BloodHorse Monday hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins in the Del Mar Paddock for BloodHorse at the Breeders' Cup. In this episode:- Agentes305's Carlos Morales helps preview Future Stars Friday

- Rabaut and BloodHorse Editorial Director Frank Angst analyze the Juvenile Turf, Juvenile Fillies Turf, and Juvenile Turf.

- Rabaut and Collins analyze the Juvenile Fillies and Juvenile.Join us again Saturday, Nov. 1, for analysi...

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Join BloodHorse Monday hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins in the Del Mar Paddock for BloodHorse at the Breeders' Cup. In this episode:

- We react to Sovereignty's scratch and how it impacts the Classic and Horse of the Year Race.

- We discuss which races and horses, aside from the Classic, we are most looking forward to this weekend.

Join us for in-depth analysis for each race on BloodHorse at the Breeders' Cup Friday, Oc...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 39th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Keeneland, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- Mindframe's breeder, Larry Johnson, died earlier this year. His daughter's, Tracy Mulroy and Kelly Caraballo, discuss how Mindframe carries his legacy forward into the Breeders' Cup Classic with Rabaut and BloodHorse ...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 38th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Keeneland, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap the Perryville Stakes (G3) and Raven Run Stakes (G2) at Keeneland.- Kate Hunter previews which horses are coming over from Japan for the Breeders' Cup.

- Trainer Will Walden talks about battling addiction, training hi...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 37th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Keeneland, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:


- We recap Lush Lips' victory in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1).

- BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst previews potential historic milestones that could unfold in this year's Breeders' Cup.

- Lane'...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 36th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Keeneland, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap the Spinster Stakes (G1) at Keeneland and Thorpedo Anna's fourth-place finish.

- Trainer Brendan Walsh recaps his five-win weekend at Keeneland, including Gin Gin's Spinster victory and Imaginationthelady's Je...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 35th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:- We recap an exciting weekend of racing across the country at Santa Anita Park and Churchill Downs that will likely have an impact on the Breeders' Cup.

- Trainer Kenny McPeek recaps Mystik Dan's victory in the Lukas Classic (G2) and previews Tho...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 34th episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:- We recap an exciting weekend of racing, including Baeza's Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and Clicquot's Cotillion Stakes (G1) victories.

- Trainer Brad Cox highlights recent wins from Disco Time and Immersive, previews this weekend's runners like F...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 33rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap the start of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) trail as Spice Runner wins the Iroquois Stakes (G3) and Taken by the Wind wins the Pocahontas Stakes (G3).

- We discuss other stakes action from the weekend and how it impacts the Bree...

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Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 31st episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this action-packed installment:

- We recap a thrilling weekend of racing at Kentucky Downs and Del Mar.- Steve Cauthen, most known for winning the 1978 Triple Crown aboard Affirmed, discusses his recent success in breeding Mint Kentucky Turf Sprint (...

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