Friday, May 3, 2024

Kentucky Derby

A life at the track…

Longtime Maryland Jockey Club insider Mike Gathagan tells Nestor about the realities of life at Pimlico on Preakness week and how horses are tested and how Bob Baffert knows the rules.

Is 30 dirty tests enough to indict Baffert in court of public opinion?

Our old friend Marty McGee of Daily Racing Form speaks from the heart about the damage that is being done to the integrity of horse racing with these dirty tests after the Kentucky Derby.

Getting facts on Baffert betamethasone dosage with Medina Spirit

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss all aspects of Bob Baffert doping scandal before Preakness at Old Hilltop.

The Final Show for The Mayne Event?

With his departure from the Worldwide Leader imminent and very public, ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins Nestor al fresco for their annual Preakness chat with a twist of careers, resumes, fates, Bob Baffert cheating and comedy. That's what he does...

Who gets cheated when cheaters cheat and still get to play?

Does Bob Baffert win too much to be honest? Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the ramifications of doping in sports when mixed with gambling and public perception.

Baffert says his Spirit is ready for another trip to Baltimore and Old Hilltop

Legendary Triple Crown-winning horse racing trainer Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss incredible story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness off a legendary win at the Kentucky Derby.

The Kentucky Derby means Preakness is coming soon…right?

Todd Schuler and Nestor go down the stretch with the pandemic and prep for the Derby and Preakness for all who love the ponies and spring at Old Hilltop.

So just what is the future of horse racing and Preakness in Maryland?

Because it's Philadelphia Week, we go north to visit with longtime friend and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi, who updates us on the ponies, Penn State and what it's like to hear Eagles fans moan. And one day, he'll give Nestor that tour of The Palestra and eat a proper cheesesteak.

Baffert brings Authentic horse racing chat to a rare Fall Preakness at Pimlico

He has won the Preakness Stakes at Old Hilltop seven times in 23 years and Nestor pressed him to name 'em all.

Happy 91st Birthday to the “real” creator of WNST

Dear Pop: Happy 91st birthday!!! I know you might be used to me doing the radio show dedicated to you every year here on March 5th but this year I’m “off” the radio (the listeners call it “retirement” and I...
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What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Kremer, shorthanded bullpen pitch Orioles to 4-2 win over Yankees

Dean Kremer tossed seven innings of two-run ball while Jacob Webb earned the save against the heart of New York's order.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.
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