Larry and Ann are joined by John Campbell, The Hambletonian Society’s President and CEO, who discusses tonight’s Breeders Crown Championship Harness Racing card at the Meadowlands and what he feels are some of the most interesting matchups in some of the races. John also discusses Trainer the late Bob McIntosh and the special bond that he had with him and mentions why he believes that so many successful horsemen like himself and Bob McIntosh learned the business in Southwest Ontario. HBPA Ontario Executive Director, Steve Lym, who discusses the long path that he took working within the horse racing industry and where he finally ended up with the HBPA Ontario. Steve also talks about the many hats that he has worn working within the horse racing industry in Canada and the United States and whether he has noticed any similarities or differences between horse racing in Canada and the US. Woodbine Jockey Fraser Aebly, who discusses the three stakes’ victories he has had in the month of October so far and what he accounts this recent success to. Fraser also discusses his agent, former Jockey Gerry Olguin and how much he relies on his advice to help his own career and talks about the Woodbine Jockey colony and some of the riders that have helped him to date. Fraser also mentions whether there was an adjustment moving from the smaller Western Canada tracks to riding full time at Woodbine.
In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement made by Woodbine that they will be hosting the Breeders Crown in 2025 at Woodbine Mohawk Park .In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip’, Larry talks about today’s $250,000 Forty Niner Stakes at Belmont at Aqueduct and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann, are joined by Woodbine’s Executive Vice President Brand and Experience, David Vivenes, who talks about the many initiatives that he and his team have worked on over the past year, which have resulted in many new ‘spaces’ within Woodbine and how they have become great places to enjoy the races from. David also talks about his background and how he became part of the Woodbine team and mentions a sport that has taken the art of presentation and production to the next level. Woodbine Trainer Bill Tharrenos, who tomorrow will saddle his two-year-old My Boy Bruce in the Frost King Stakes at Woodbine and mentions why the horse ended up in this stakes event. He also talks about his season so far and the story behind how he became a Thoroughbred Trainer over 40 years ago. He also mentions what he would tell a young person that wanted to become a Trainer and why he still goes to Florida in the Winter. Another Woodbine Trainer, Angus Buntain, who also has a starter in the Frost King, Unbridled Weather and he also discusses todays race and why he supplemented the horse to the stakes event. He also talks about who he learned the art of Training from and mentions whether he believes that all Trainers have a niche where they excel with a certain horse and if so, what does he believe his is.
In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement made by Jockey Chantal Sutherland, that she will be making a riding comeback shortly and where it will take place. In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about today’s $135,000 Grade 3, Ontario Derby and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Ontario Racing’s Executive Director Gord Thain, who discusses in depth tonight’s Ontario Sires Stakes Gold Finals at Woodbine Mohawk Park and mentions who some of the top horses to watch are in the stake’s events. Gord also talks about the role Ontario Racing plays as Administrator of the Ontario Sires Stakes program and discusses Ontario Racing’s very successful ‘Unfiltered’ series and what he accounts the series success to. Ajax Down’s General Manager Operations, Emilio Trotta, who discusses Monday’s special ‘United Way Day’ at the track and what fans can expect to see when attending. Emilio also talks about the state of Quarter horse racing at Ajax Down’s and in particular the popularity of the ‘Battle of the Breeds’ races with Thoroughbreds racing Quarter Horses and mentions the state of new ownership programs at Ajax Downs this racing season. Woodbine Trainer, John Charalambous, who discusses last Sunday’s Cup and Saucer Stakes, which saw a Stewards’ Inquiry award his horse Scorching first place in the Woodbine stakes event. He also talks about plans for Scorching and talks about how the business of Training horses has changed since he first got involved in the industry. John also discusses his horse Niagara Skyline and why he believes the horse is in a better spot later today at Woodbine after being unplaced in the Woodbine Mile last month.
In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement of a new film called ‘Cody’s Wish’, a true story based on the champion racehorse and his namesake, Cody Dorman, a Kentucky teenager with a rare genetic disorder and a love for racing. In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about today’s $750,000 Grade 1, Queen Elizabeth ll Challenge Cup Stakes and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Kurt Becker, Keeneland Racetrack Announcer who discusses opening weekend at the track and in particular today’s stakes filled card that includes several Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In races. He also discusses the hiring process which would make him the first ever Track Announcer at Keeneland and describes his first day on the job. He also breaks down the $1.25 Million Coolmore Turf Mile for the listeners. Jockey Mike Smith, who discusses last weeks two stakes wins at Santa Anita which included a victory in the first ever California Crown Stakes with a horse by the name of Subsanador. Mike also talks about his training regime which has allowed him to ride on a highly skilled basis for many years and how he knew when he was young that he wanted to be a Jockey. Woodbine Trainer, Rachel Halden who discusses last Sunday’s Breeders Stakes at Woodbine where her horses Roscar and Saccharine, owned by Chiefswood Stable, finished first and second and were followed across the wire by third place finisher Side Street , also owned by Chiefswood. Rachel discusses her two horses and what the plans are for the immediate future for both and talks about how she became involved in horse racing and her experience working for a couple of Hall of Fame Trainers. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement by the Breeders’ Cup of a scheduling change that will see the Breeders’ Cup Classic being run earlier in the day on the Saturday card. In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about today’s $1.25 Million Coolmore Turf Mile at Keeneland and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Chris Lush, Woodbine’s Executive Vice President, Technology and Core Wagering, who updates the listeners on the various technology initiatives that he is currently immersed in, including furthering the reach of Sports Betting. He also discusses Woodbine’s own product Dark Horse and some of the changes that have been made to the betting product and also provides an update on the status of Historical Horse Racing and where Woodbine is at in getting the betting initiative legalized for Canadian bettors. Mark McKelvie, recaps last Saturday’s stakes races at Woodbine Mohawk Park and recalls some of the better racing performances on the racetrack that night. Mark also discusses tonight’s Woodbine Mohawk Park card of racing which features eight Ontario Sires Stakes Grass Roots Finals and he also talks about tomorrow’s Breeders Stakes at Woodbine. Woodbine Trainer, Marty Drexler, who discusses his Filly Hurricane Clair who is one of the favorites to win the $400,000 Breeders Stakes tomorrow at Woodbine. He also discusses how he originally became part of the horse racing industry and where it all started and discusses why he thinks he has been so successful in running a ‘Claiming Stable’ in the past. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement that Freehold Raceway in New Jersey, one of the oldest racetracks in North America, will be closing for good on December 28th this year and what partly led to the decision. In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about today’s $1 Million California Crown Stakes at Santa Anita and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann, are joined by Jessica Paquette, Racetrack Announcer for PARX Racing, who is preparing to call a stakes filled card at the Pennsylvania racetrack, which includes two $1 Million races, the Cotillion for Fillies and the Pennsylvania Derby, which could see the winners of both in Breeders’ Cup races in early November. Jessica breaks down the two races for us and talks about what it was like to be the first and only full time female race caller in the United States when PARX hired her. She also talks about her long-time interest in horse racing and some individuals that have helped ease her into the PARX broadcast booth. Mike Romeo of Terra Racing Stable and Pine View Hyundai and he discusses last Saturday’s stakes win by their Fabulously Fab and why the win came with some extra emotional attachment. Mike also breaks down the history of Terra Racing Stable and discusses another form of ‘horsepower’ that the Romeo family have been involved in, that being the automobile industry with two dealerships, Pine View Hyundai and Airport Nissan, both located in Brampton. Standardbred Trainer, Blake MacIntosh, who discusses his two entries in tonight’s Mohawk Million, Go Ahead Makemyday and a Filly, Monalishi and how they both have been racing up to tonight’s major stakes race. Blake also discusses why he believes that 2024 is working out as a career year for him and mentions where his career began originally and talks about some of his other top horses that he has had the opportunity to train over the years.; In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about last Saturday’s outstanding betting handles at Woodbine on Turf Champions Day, which was headlined by the running of the $1 Million Rogers Woodbine Mile. In our newest regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1 Million Pennsylvania Derby and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Trainer Nathan Squires, who is readying his Cairo Caper for today’s bet365 Summer Stakes, a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In stakes event. Nathan discusses how he has trained Cairo Caper up to today’s race and what the plans are for the horse for the remainder of the season. Nathan also talks about how he got his start in Thoroughbred racing and if there was someone in particular that assisted him in becoming a Trainer and whether Cairo Caper can be considered the best horse that he has trained to date. Jeff Musson, Executive Director for ‘Coding For Veterans’ a group that assists Military Veterans from Military service to private lives and he discusses next Saturday’s ‘Heroes and Horses Day’, to be held at Woodbine. He also talks about why there was a collaboration with Woodbine and what visitors to next Saturday’s event, will be able to take in. should they attend. Woodbine Head Clocker and Morning Line Oddsmaker Ernie Perri, who breaks down today’s Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In stakes events at Woodbine. He also discusses workouts and what distinguishes a good workout from one that is not as good and spends some time talking about the value of five furlong works. Ernie also ‘gives’ his two clocker specials for today, which can be found in the race day program on a regular basis In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent win by Colebrook Farms, John Brnjas at Kentucky Downs this past week, a win that was his biggest as an owner in the close to 40 years that he has been part of the Thoroughbred industry. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1 Million Rogers Woodbine Mile and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Scott Zeron, who returned home to Woodbine Mohawk Park last Saturday evening and won two prominent stakes races, the Maple Leaf Trot, and the Canadian Pacing Derby. Scott talks about the two wins and the two horses that he sat behind and whether he was surprised that they both were victorious. He also discusses his career season in 2023, which saw him drive the winners of over $10 Million in purses and four major stakes event and whether he set any goals prior to the start of 2024. Scott also mentions how his career started at Woodbine Mohawk Park and who were some of the local drivers that he watched that helped to establish his own driving career. Fort Erie Race Track’s Manager, Marketing & Corporate Communications James Culic, who talks about Tuesday’s Prince of Wales Stakes, the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown. James mentions who the ten potential starters are for this year’s race and who he likes to win this year’s event. James also talks about how he has been part of 18 Prince of Wales Day and talks about some of the food options that racing fans attending the Prince of Wales trackside on Tuesday can enjoy and mentions a Prince of Wales race that is still one of his favorites and why. Chiefswood Stables General Manager Rob Landry, who talks about tomorrows Wonder Where Stakes race at Woodbine and the two Chiefswood fillies that have been entered, Saccharine and Quality Presence. Robert also discusses last weeks Toronto Cup Stakes and in particular Chiefswood’s Piper Factor who was the upset winner. Robert also mentions why Piper’s Factor was entered in the Toronto Cup and states what are the plans for the Oak’s winner Kins Concerto for the rest of the 2024 season. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent launch by Woodbine of their Homestretch Bar & Suites, their newest hospitality offering that puts Woodbine guests directly in the heart of the racing action. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $500,000 Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard, who discusses his filly, Caitlinhergrtness, winner of last week’s King’s Plate and what his plans are for her going forward, for the rest of this season. Kevin also talks about how Caitlinhergrtness compares to his Plate winning filly Moira and mentions his other Plate entrants and whether he was pleased with the way they raced. Kevin also talks about the plans for Moira this season and discusses the recent CTHS Premier Yearling Sale and how active he was in purchasing Yearlings this year. Standardbred Trainer Rob Fellows, who talks about his Trotter Logan Park who is the early 5/2 Morning Line Favorite for tonight’s $600,000 Maple Leaf Trot Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Rob also mentions how he ended up with Logan Park and some of his career best performances and discusses Greenwood Racetrack and how racing there early in his career was such a fantastic experience. He also mentions how he eventually became a Standardbred Trainer, rather than a Driver. Woodbine’s My Railbird’s Andy McNamara, who discusses the Railbird website and what makes it different from other handicapping sites and whether it is a site where you need to have a small knowledge of betting or handicapping to take full advantage of the information provided. Also, Andy walks the listeners through the Railbird website and mentions whether Railbirds is a vehicle to attract sports bettors to betting horse racing. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about last Wednesday’s CTHS Ontario’s Premier Yearling Sale and mentions how well it was attended. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $125,000 Toronto Cup Stakes at Woodbine and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by the ‘Ubercapper,’ handicapper Ellis Starr, who discusses whether handicapping horses is an art or a science. He also talks about some angles that he has developed to help him with his own handicapping and then breaks down the four stakes’ races at Saratoga today that include the Travers, the Ballerina, the Forgo and the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial. Ellis also discusses where the interest in horse racing and in particular handicapping piqued from. David Anderson, who is the new President of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division), who discusses the upcoming Premier Yearling Sale this Wednesday at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion and some of the previous sales graduates that went on to successful racing careers. He also discusses how listeners can become involved in ownership packages if they have an interest in buying a portion of a Yearling this year and talks about what the goals are for his Board in 2024. David also discusses his time in the Standardbred industry and some of the success stories and also several Thoroughbred horses that he has been involved in and had some good success on the track with as well. Author Curtis Stock, who recently was named one of the finalists for the prestigious Dr. Tony Ryan Book Award for his book, ‘THE TURCOTTES, ‘The Remarkable Story Of A Horse Racing Dynasty’. He says what was the inspiration for writing the book and what it meant to him when he received notification that he was one of the three finalists and the only Canadian. Curtis also discusses how he became interested in horse racing in his teens and whether his book on the Turcottes, was his greatest work to date. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the cancellation of the recent King’s Plate last Saturday and why it was run on the following Friday and congratulates the winner. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1,250,000 Travers Stakes at Saratoga and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine’s Executive Chair Jim Lawson, who discusses the King’s Plate, including who he likes to win the $1 Million race. Jim also talks about how long he has been at Woodbine and how many King’s or Queen’s Plates he has watched over the years and whether there was a favorite one and why. He also discusses his new role at Woodbine, as Executive Chair and whether he feels that he has settled into the position now and does he miss his former position of CEO. HBPA’s President Sue Leslie, who is also a horse owner and talks about the King’s Plate today and in particular her horse Friendly Ghost, who is one of the top horses entered in the stakes event. Sue also mentions what it was like to own horses with several NHL hockey players and for our new listeners discusses the role that the HBPA plays within the Ontario Thoroughbred racing industry, which includes Woodbine. Standardbred Trainer Bob Young, who discusses his Trotter Tregaron who will be racing tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park in an Elimination of the William Wellwood Trotting Stakes. Bob also discusses his son Scott, who is the other half of ‘Team Young’ and how by having him driving the horses, helps in running a top notch racing stable. Bob also mentions some of the better horses that he trained over the years, which many of our listeners are sure to recognize. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement made by Woodbine concerning entertainment at today’s Kings Plate and also a pop-up venue in downtown Toronto that will also be offering the King’s Plate experience later today. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1 Million King’s Plate at Woodbine and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Francisco Martinez, an Apprentice Jockey who just won his first race as a rider last week at Monmouth Park and at 30-years-old and discusses how he felt winning his first race and that he actually also won the next race on the card to complete the Daily Double. Francisco also discusses why it took awhile to become a Jockey and the steps he took to get to where he is today. He also mentions a couple of people who have helped him along over the years and pushed him to become a Jockey. Woodbine Broadcast Analyst and Handicapper Jeff Bratt, who discusses todays Thoroughbred race card, and particularly the two stakes’ races, the Bison City, and the Canadian Stakes. Jeff also talks about the upcoming King’s Plate and who he believes is the horse to beat and mentions how he originally became involved in horse racing which eventually led to a career with Woodbine. Mark McKelvie, Woodbine’s Senior Manager, Communications, who talks about the upcoming King’s Plate next Saturday and why the day is just as much an event, as a horse race and some of the ticket options that remain available. Mark also talks about the television coverage on King’s Plate Day and why he is looking forward to watching it, then discusses the current meet at Woodbine Mohawk Park and lists some of the major stake’s events that will be forthcoming over the next several weeks there. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and mentions who the Inductees were and their major accomplishments in horse racing, that qualified them for a place in the Hall of Fame. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $250,000 Bison City Stakes at Woodbine and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Today Larry and Ann are joined by Jason Settlemoir, The Meadowlands Chief Operating Officer/General Manager, who discusses in depth todays $1 Million Hambletonian Stakes for three-year-old trotters, some of the horses entered and who he believes has a good chance of winning the stakes event. Jason also breaks down some of the other 14 stakes events on the afternoon card at the New Jersey racetrack this afternoon and also mentions about his two New York racetracks that he oversees, Vernon Downs and Tioga Downs.; Bernard McCormack, an Ontario Thoroughbred horse breeder and a Director of the CTHS Ontario, who discusses the upcoming Premier Yearling Sale on August 28th at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion. Bernard also mentions how people can become involved in the purchase of a Yearling and provides some information on exactly what the role of a Consignor at a horse auction involves.; Horse Owner Mary Self, who talks about her stakes winning horse No More Options and what went wrong in the Plate Trial Stakes at Woodbine a couple of weeks back. Mary also mentions if she is still considering entering No More Options in the King’s Plate later this month and discusses how she actually became interested in Thoroughbred ownership and what it is like having the opportunity to race at a track like Woodbine.. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent passing of Hall of Fame Standardbred Trainer Bob McIntosh and the great career that he enjoyed, including some of his major accomplishments. In our new regular feature,‘Road Trip’ , Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1 Million Hambletonian Stakes at The Meadowlands and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
Larry and Ann are joined by Tony Bitonti, Director Media Relations at Ontario Lottery and Gaming, who discusses in depth the popular recent release of the docuseries ‘Ontario Racing Unfiltered,’ an initiative that was produced through a partnership between OLG and Ontario Racing. Tony explains why the produced docuseries is billed as ‘Horse Racing Like You Have Never Seen It Before ‘and why it was a success in its first season. Nancy LaSala, President of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), a charity that provides financial assistance to Jockey’s that have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries. Today is ‘PDJF Across America Day’ and Nancy also discusses the importance of today in not only raising funds and awareness, but also why every permanently disabled Jockey deserves to have a comeback story. Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry, who talks about last Saturday’s victory by the Chiefswood-owned Kin’s Concerto in the Woodbine Oaks and whether we may see the Filly in the King’s Plate next month. Robert also talks about Pipers Factor, who finished fourth also last Saturday in the Plate Trial Stakes and what the plans are for this three-year-old going forward. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent announcement made by Woodbine on a Juno Award winner that will headlining on King’s Plate Day and how this is another example of Woodbine making a significant effort to attract the younger generation to the racetrack. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Brian Skirka, Monmouth Park’s Marketing Manager, who discusses todays $ 1 Million Haskell Stakes for three-year-old's and who he believes are some of the logical contenders to win the race. He also discusses the track itself and why it is doing a good job in attracting new fans and how he became part of Monmouth Park and some of the major promotions and initiatives he has had the opportunity to work on during his time there. Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard,, who talks about the fact that today he has five horses racing in the Woodbine Oaks and whether he remembers any other time when he had multiple entries like today and how challenging it is to hold in his emotions when racing several horses in the same race like he is doing today. Kevin also discusses his horse in the Plate Trial today, Jokestar and also mentions about his horse Moira and whether he was pleased with her performance last Saturday at Saratoga when she finished a close second in the Grade 1 Diana Stakes and what the plans call for with Moira going forward this racing season. Equine Assisted Learning Centre’s Danni Canfield, who discusses the work that the facility continues to do and how an arrangement came to fruition with LongRun for supplying horses to the Centre. Danni also talks about how she became involved with the EALC and what the plans are going forward to keep the program viable in the future. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the weather conditions in the past week and the interuptions they caused to Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park and also about Jockey Rico Walcott, who is battling a brain tumour again and will be taking holistic treatments in the Honduras. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about this afternoon’s $1 Million Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Rachel Ryan, Director of Marketing and Event Operations for the Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, who discusses tonight’s stakes filled card and in particular the running of the $650,000 Meadowlands Pace for three-year-old colts and geldings. She also discusses the other signature race for the Meadowlands, the Hambletonian that will be raced on closing day, August 3rd and mentions the history behind this trotting event and talks about whether the 2024 race meet has been a success to date. Woodbine’s Director of Broadcast, Rob Platts, who talks about the recent changes in broadcasting the King’s Plate this year and going forward and also how his department will now be expanding and offering races from around the world. Rob also talks about his role as Director of Broadcast and what is it like being the son of a Hall of Fame Jockey . Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver James Macdonald, who talks about his recent win in the National Driving Championship at Hippodrome 3R in Trois Rivieres and why it is important for him to wear the ‘red and white’ and represent Canada next Winter in New Zealand. James also discusses his drive tonight in the Meadowlands Pace, Legendary Hanover, and what type of performance he is expecting from the horse later today. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson who on Thursday night at Woodbine, became the richest female Jockey in all-time purse earnings, eclipsing the long time record held by Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about tonight’s Meadowlands Pace and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ tonight. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Ellen Downey, CEO and Creator of Tuff Therapeutic Riding Foundation, who discusses the mandate for the Foundation and why she set up the program initially. She also discusses how some of the horses that she uses for the therapy are former horses with the RCMP’s Musical Ride and talks about how ‘Tuff’ is partially funded through the ‘Woodbine Cares’ initiative and what would be a typical day for the youths that attend the program. Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Steve Flint, who discusses how he ended up as Racing Manager for CamHaven Farms Thoroughbred Racing Division and how the 2004 racing season has been going for him. He also talks about some of the horses and tracks across North America and his background as a Trainer and also mentions who he mentored under and whether there was any adjustment for him training over the Tapeta surface at Woodbine. Woodbine Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri joins us for the first time in 2024 and discusses both of his roles at Woodbine and mentions some of the better racing performances that he has witnessed so far at Woodbine this season. Ernie also talks about his ‘Clocker Special’ today and talks about a horse that is racing at Woodbine on Sunday that was Ultra impressive in his last start. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Austin Adams who was recently invited to ride in a special stakes race at Deauville -La Toques Racecourse. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about todays Belmont Derby Invitational Stakes at Belmont at Aqueduct and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson, who discusses her quest to eclipse Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone’s record for the all-time purse earnings by a female jockey and how far she is from breaking the record. Emma-Jayne also discusses whether she has spoken to Julie Krone recently, since she found out how close she was to breaking the record and also talks about her own career and some of the highlights in this her twentieth year as a Jockey. Woodbine Mohawk Park, Driver Louis Philippe Roy , who discusses his recent win in the North America Cup with a horse by the name of Nijinsky and what the plans are for the pair going forward. He also talks about where it all began for him as a Harness Driver and a person who was very influential when he decided to move and race at Woodbine Mohawk Park several years ago and if he had any goals for the 2024 season after having a career year in 2023. Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway’s Marketing Manager, who discusses tomorrow’s ‘Legend’s Day’ at the track and in particular which ‘Legend’ drivers will be participating in the ‘Legends Day Trot’ and also talks about some of the other upcoming events at Clinton Raceway over the Summer. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent passing of a Harness Racing Icon, Dr. Rolly Armitage and his major contributions to the Standardbred industry for many years. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about todays Highlander Stakes at Woodbine and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Entertainment’s Monte McNaughton, who discusses Woodbine’s new initiative ‘Helmets to Hardhats Canada’ that will be recognized as the official Building Trades Liaison of the 165th Running of the King’s Plate. Monte also talks about how he has settled into his role as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations and People Experience and what the role entails. Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Pietro Moran, who discusses his young career to date which included winning his first stakes race at Woodbine several weeks ago and the special relationship that he has enjoyed with Trainer Kevin Attard. He also mentions whether he has any goals set for the remainder of the Thoroughbred season and talks about how he is still going to school, where he will end up with a degree and how is father, David, who is also a Jockey has helped him navigate his riding career so far. Austin Adams, another Woodbine Apprentice Jockey, who mentions why he got a late start to his riding career and how his father was a major influence in him deciding to become a Jockey. Austin also talks about how he felt when he won his first race of his career at Woodbine last November and talks about his own Training regime and why he believes this helps him make his riding weight. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry discusses the recent Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park last Saturday night and in particular the winning horse, Nijinsky, and his connections. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about todays Ohio Derby at Thistledown and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Jody Jamieson, who discusses tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup, and particularly his horse Captains Quarters, who was a winner of one of the eliminations for the race last Saturday. He also discusses his career and first win and what he wanted as a career instead of a Harness Driver. Woodbine’s Manager, Racing and Brand Content Alanna Nolan, who discusses a recent ‘Hashtag Sports Award’ for a Docuseries entitled ‘Woodbine: Free Rein’ in the category of ‘Best Women’s Sports Content.’ She also talks about being part of the livestream team covering the Pepsi North America Cup tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park and some of the festivities already planned for the King’s Plate this Summer. Robert Reid Jr., who analyzes tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup race and also talks about the Roses are Red Stake that features Canadian Standardbred Horse of the Year, Sylvia Hanover. Robert also discusses how long he usually spends handicapping the Mohawk Racing Program and editing his ‘Horseplayers Journal, which is included as part of the Woodbine Mohawk Program. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry discusses the recent King’s Plate prep race, the Woodstock Stakes, and particularly the convincing winner, My Boy Prince, and why he remains the early favorite for this year’s King’s Plate. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
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