Handing Out Mid-Season Awards with Steve Kornacki | E074

Handing Out Mid-Season Awards with Steve Kornacki | E074

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 74th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by Horseshoe Indianapolis, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - In our Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass, we recap Fourth of July action at Saratoga Race Course. - NBC's Steve Kornacki joins to hand out Mid-Season Awards to the sport's top horses and humans in the first half of 2026. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:40 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass 0:11:30 Mid-Season Awards 0:13:01 2-Year-Old Filly 0:16:03 2-Year-Old Male 0:18:05 3-Year-Old Filly 0:21:38 3-Year-Old Male 0:25:49 Female Sprinter 0:30:05 Male Sprinter 0:34:48 Female Turf 0:37:45 Male Turf 0:41:24 Older Dirt Female 0:46:01 Older Dirt Male 0:50:58 Jockey 0:54:14 Trainer 0:58:03 Owner 1:01:21 Breeder 1:03:28 Apprentice Jockey 1:05:27 Steeplechase 1:06:44 Horse of the Mid-Year 1:09:54 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Magnitude Conquers Elite Stephen Foster Field, Aqueduct Says Goodbye | E073

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 73rd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - In our Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass, we discuss Magnitude's victory in the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1) at Churchill Downs. - Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen returns to the show to react to Magnitude's victory as well as Lagynos' triumph in the Wise Dan Stakes (G2T) and Chip Honcho's Ohio Derby (G3) win. - Jockey Junior Alvarado shares his thoughts on Sovereignty's third-place finish in the Foster. - Run Fast Racing's Adam Kluger discusses his group's unique ownership model, as well as how big names like Lil Wayne, Lil Yachty, and Rauw Alejandro came to be involved. - Collins and BloodHorse correspondent Bob Ehalt react to the final day of racing at Aqueduct Racetrack and discuss the future of New York. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:19 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass 0:14:02 Steve Asmussen Interview 0:26:10 Talking Lagynos and Chip Honcho 0:30:48 What to Make of Sovereignty, White Abarrio? 0:33:18 Junior Alvarado Interview 0:36:13 What to Make of Sovereignty, White Abarrio? 0:45:41 Adam Kluger of Run Fast Racing Interview 1:09:48 Aqueduct's Final Race Day 1:27:52 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Can White Abarrio Keep Rolling in Highly Anticipated Stephen Foster? | E072

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 72nd episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - In our Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass, we discuss Chip Honcho's victory in the Ohio Derby (G3) and Eclatant's victory in the Chicago Stakes (G2). - Trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. discusses White Abarrio ahead of a highly-anticipated edition of the Stephen Foster Stakes (G1). He also discusses other Foster entrants Forged Steel and Navajo Warrior, what's next for Pegasus World Cup (G1) winner Skippylongstocking, and how one very important member of the team got delayed journeying to Churchill Downs. - Previewing his Dollars & Sense column, BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst advocates for separate pari-mutuel pools for on-track patrons. - We preview an exciting weekend of racing at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster day. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:02:06 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass 0:11:46 Saffie Joseph Jr. Interview 0:33:36 Frank Angst Joins the Show 0:51:49 Weekend Preview BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Asmussen Prepares Magnitude for Return in Stephen Foster | E071

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 71st episode of BloodHorse Monday, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - In our Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass, we discuss Burnham Square's victory in the Chorleywood Stakes and his plans to run in the Aug. 1 Arlington Million (G1T) at Colonial Downs. - Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen joins to discuss Magnitude's preparation for the June 27 Stephen Foster Stakes (G1), victory in the Dubai World Cup (G1), Curlin's success in this year's Triple Crown, and more. - We discuss the excitement building around the Stephen Foster and East Avenue's victory in the Salvator Mile Stakes (G3). - We preview this weekend's Ohio Derby (G3). Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:01:58 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass 0:13:18 Steve Asmussen Interview 0:29:15 Excitement Builds for Stephen Foster 0:43:18 East Avenue wins Salvatore Mile 0:49:53 Ohio Derby Preview 0:56:01 Closing BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.

Kentucky Derby Winner Golden Tempo Triumphs in the Belmont Stakes | E070

Join hosts Louie Rabaut and Sean Collins for the 70th episode of BloodHorse Monday presented by America Cryo Equine, your weekly dose of Thoroughbred racing analysis and insights! In this installment: - In our Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass, we discuss Golden Tempo's victory in the Belmont Stakes (G1) at the start of the episode and continue with reaction to other Belmont Stakes Racing Festival results toward the end. - Enrique Miranda, assistant trainer and exercise rider for Cherie DeVaux, discusses winning the Belmont Stakes with Golden Tempo and Woody Stephens Stakes (G1) with Englishman. - America Cryo Equine's Louise Livermore discusses their equine therapy products. - BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst discusses the impact on Belmont weekend of the New York Racing Association's guardrails for Computer Assisted Wagering. Chapters: 0:00:00 Intro 0:03:41 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass 0:15:04 Enrique Miranda Interview 0:27:59 Louise Livermore on America Cryo Equine 0:40:40 Frank Angst on CAW Guardrails 0:51:28 Random Banter/Looking for an Intern? 1:02:50 Weekend Recap presented by Alex Smallwood of Christie's International Real Estate Bluegrass BloodHorse Website: https://www.bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBloodHorse Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebloodhorse/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thebloodhorse X: https://x.com/BloodHorse BloodHorse is the Thoroughbred industry's premier publishing company, dedicated to the improvement of Thoroughbred breeding & racing for over 100 years.