Flavien Prat is having an outstanding year, amassing $13.4 million in earnings and winning 26 graded stakes, four of them worth over $1 million. His success follows his strategic move in 2022 from Southern California, where he was a dominant force, to the East Coast, known for its competitive jockey colony.
Prat recently joined the TDN Writers' Room Podcast, presented by Keeneland, where he discussed various topics, including his current top mounts. He highlighted his excitement about Unmatched Wisdom (Cairo Prince), a Chad Brown-trained 3-year-old colt who is 2-for-2. Prat praised Unmatched Wisdom's speed and performance, particularly after winning his second race at Aqueduct.
Prat also revealed his decision to forgo riding Catching Freedom (Constitution) in the $500,000 Ohio Derby, where the horse finished a disappointing fourth, to stay with his promising mounts at Aqueduct, including Unmatched Wisdom.
The podcast, also sponsored by the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders' Association, West Point Thoroughbreds, and XBTV.com, featured discussions with Randy Moss, T.D. Thornton, and Bill Finley. They recapped the Royal Ascot meet, evaluated the performances of American runners, and analysed the current 3-year-old division. The team also delved into recent Supreme Court decisions and updates on the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act (HISA).