S9E27: Sovereignty vs. Journalism 3.0
From The Ron Flatter Racing Pod by Horse Racing Nation
April 17, 2026 · 1h 40m · Season 9 · Episode 27
About this episode
The episode discusses the rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism ahead of the Kentucky Derby 2026, featuring insights from guests and betting tips.
A fortnight before Kentucky Derby 2026, a rematch between Sovereignty and Journalism highlights the weekend as well as the discussion this week on the Ron Flatter Racing Pod. Godolphin USA bloodstock director Michael Banahan about reigning horse of the year Sovereignty and his third meeting with Journalism, this time in Saturday's Grade 2 Oaklawn Handicap. Sovereignty won both their previous showdowns last year in the Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes to galvanize his championship case. Banahan discusses the Godolphin homebred colt's return from a seven-month layoff and his strategy for the six-horse stakes this weekend in Arkansas. He also looks back on the decision to skip the Preakness after winning the Kentucky Derby. Economics professor and Thoroughbred owner-player Marshall Gramm talks about the course in horse betting that he has been teaching this spring at Rhodes College in Memphis, Tenn. Handicapper Ed DeRosa has Saturday tips for the Oaklawn Handicap in Arkansas and the Elkhorn (G2) and Ben Ali (G3) at Keeneland. Co-hosts John Cherwa of the Los Angeles Times and Keith Nelson of Fairmount Park have their popular host chat and take part in a review of listener and reader…
People in this episode
Hosts: John Cherwa, Keith Nelson
Guests: Michael Banahan, Marshall Gramm
Topics covered
- horse racing
- Kentucky Derby
- betting strategies
- stake races
- listener feedback
Keywords
- Sovereignty
- Journalism
- Kentucky Derby
- Oaklawn Handicap
- horse betting
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Godolphin USA, Rhodes College, Horse Racing Nation
Places: Kentucky, Arkansas
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- S9E28: 'Twas the week before Derby · April 24, 2026 · 1h 16m
- S9E26: Talking Kentucky Derby & Apple Blossom · April 10, 2026 · 1h 32m
- S9E25: Schrupp speaks · April 3, 2026 · 1h 52m
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