BH Monday: Rispoli Ready for Derby Shot with Journalism
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.
- Rabaut, Collins, and Francois discuss several of the Derby contenders and react to comments from Godolphin’s director of bloodstock Michael Banahan (East Avenue , Sovereignty , Good Cheer ), owner Brook Smith of Rocket Ship Racing (Render Judgment ), trainer Steve Asmussen (Tiztastic , Publisher ), trainer Mark Casse (Sandman ), jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. (Burnham Square ), and owner/World Series Champion Jayson Werth of Two Eight Racing (Flying Mohawk ).
- BloodHorse editorial director Frank Angst joins to preview BloodHorse’s website coverage of Derby 151 and offer his thoughts on the field.
- Rabaut, Collins, and Francois give their top three selections for the Derby and the Oaks.
With the Kentucky Derby right around the corner, you won’t want to miss this informative episode! Tune in now for expert analysis, special guests, and all the racing news you need to know.
The podcast is available on BloodHorse’s YouTube channel and BloodHorse.com, as well as Spotify, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, ESPN Louisville+, and espnlouisville.com. The show also airs in Louisville on ESPN 680/105.7, as well as other stations throughout the country.
