Flatter Pod: Joyce, Casse, DeRosa eye Kentucky Derby prep

Kentucky Derby 2024with the Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds, the centerpiece this week on the RonFlatter Racing Pod.

FanDuel TV’s Michael Joyce checks in from New Orleans to offer hisinsights on the Derby trail and with some predictions about next week’s EclipseAwards.

Trainer Mark Casse talks about his Lecomte colt Can Group and hisColonel E. L. Bradley Stakes starter Strong Quality.

Handicapper Ed DeRosa has tips for weekend races, including the Lecomte, more stakes at Fair Grounds and one at Gulfstream Park to start the coast-to-coast Pick 5.

Listeners and readers join the Los Angeles Times’ JohnCherwa to offer their feedback about last week’s visit to Old Friendsretirement farm in Kentucky and the future of Maryland racing.

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