In The Gate

What does a resurgence of turf racing in the U.S. mean for racing's future? Plus, a software developer develops an app to make it easier to interpret a past performance chart.

Will the ashes of the late, great entertainer David Cassidy be spread over the grounds at Saratoga? Plus, a new study aims to find out exactly how Lasix works in horses.

Sprint specialist Mind Your Biscuits stretches out for the $1.5M Whitney Handicap at Saratoga. Plus, why are veterinarians of all types dying at an alarmingly high rate?

With the retirement of Triple Crown champ Justify, can Core Beliefs fill the void? He'll run next in the Haskell at Monmouth Park. Plus, a preview of Saratoga's Jim Dandy.

Trainer Joe Herrick recovers from burns he suffered in the fire that overcame San Luis Rey Downs. Plus, jockey Josh Cartwright restarts his life after an 18-month suspension.

A violent work stoppage by South African grooms ripples through the thoroughbred racing world.

Did American Pharoah and/or Justify "save racing," as casual observers have wondered? We discuss tangible measurements of these two accomplishments.

Trainer Bill Mott leads an American contingent targeting Royal Ascot with Yoshida in the Queen Anne. Plus, a veteran administrator who calls Prince Phillip a 30-year friend.

Will Justify reach immortality in the Belmont? Plus, we remember the only man to train 2 Triple Crown winners, "Sunny Jim" Fitzsimmons. Bob Baffert can equal that feat.

Jockey Kyle Frey pilots Blended Citizen, who'll challenge Justify's Triple Crown bid in the Belmont. Plus, comparing the U.S. Triple Crown to others around the world.

Will Justify wrap up the Triple Crown at the Belmont Stakes, plus how will the recent Supreme Court ruling on sports wagering affect horse racing?

Rodolphe Brisset, for a short time the trainer of Ky. Derby winner Justify, tries to beat him in the Preakness w/Quip. Plus, should trainers be mandated to take continuing ed?

Will Kentucky Derby winner Justified take the next step toward the Triple Crown? Plus, should/will thoroughbred racing ever allow cloned horses to compete?

Chris "The Bear" Fallica and Gulfstream Park's Acacia Courtney join the show to break down the Kentucky Derby and pick a winner.

WinStar Farm CEO Elliott Walden discusses his 3 Derby starters, plus owner Jeff Bloom sends out Midnight Bisou in the Kentucky Oaks.

Trainer Todd Pletcher discusses his 4 Kentucky Derby starters. Plus, jockey Junior Alvarado prepares to pilot Enticed in the Run for the Roses.

Trainer Brad Cox, who grew up 2 blocks from Churchill Downs, tries to win the Ky. Oaks w/Monomoy Girl & Sassy Siena. Plus, owner Ron Lombardi has Firenze Fire in the Derby.

The owners of American Pharoah are back in the Derby with Solomini. Plus, online poker adds interstate wagering starting May 1st. How will it impact horse racing?

The connections of Chocolate Martini prepare for her unlikely run in the Ky. Oaks. We also assess the Ky. Derby field, and we remember the late, great turf writer Bill Nack.

A devout horseplayer's gamble on owning a filly could pay off big. Plus, a look ahead to the Arkansas Derby & review of the Santa Anita Derby, Wood Memorial & Blue Grass.