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Episodes
Kelly Tyson, Woodbine’s Director Marketing, Events and Experience / Track Announcer Robert Geller / Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Managing Director Linda Rainey
April 27, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBLarry and Ann are joined by Kelly Tyson, Woodbine’s Director Marketing, Events and Experience, who talks about todays Opening Day at Woodbine and what visitors can expect to see during the afternoon. She also discusses next weeks Kentucky Derby Party at Woodbine and mentions a special announcement regarding this year’s King’s Plate. Still at Woodbine, Track Announcer Robert Geller joins the show and talks about how as a race caller, he prepares for today’s opening card of racing. Ro...
Thoroughbred Owner Harry Veruchi / Isabel Savransky - Ontario Tech University / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
April 20, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBLarry and Ann are joined by Thoroughbred Owner Harry Veruchi, who talks about his horse West Saratoga, who is a projected starter for the Kentucky Derby on May 4th and how he was bought for just $11,000 at a Yearling Sale. Harry also discusses the interesting sidebars that exist with West Saratoga, including the constant battle that the horse’s Trainer has been having with Cancer and a Jockey, who was considering retirement at the end of last season. He also mentions where the inter...
Keeneland’s Vice President of Equine Safety - Dr. Stuart Brown / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Retired Woodbine Jockey Gary Boulanger
April 13, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBLarry and Ann are joined by Keeneland’s Vice President of Equine Safety, Dr. Stuart Brown, who talks about the StrideSAFE program that uses sensors to help analyze the gait of a horse and can then find any early signs of any problems that may arise. Dr. Brown also talks about whether there was any resistance from the riders with StrideSAFE and discusses where his passion for horses was born and the story behind how he became involved with the Keeneland organization. Woodbine Trainer...
Keeneland’s Track Announcer Kurt Becker / The New York Racing Association’s Director, Communications - Keith McCalmont / Thoroughbred Trainer Kelsey Danner
April 06, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes - 78 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Keeneland’s Track Announcer Kurt Becker, who talks about the Blue Grass Stakes and why it is an important race on the road to the Kentucky Derby. Kurt also talks about the field for today’s race and who he believes has the best chance of winning and talks about the history of the Blue Grass and where it all began, He also mentions some Canadian content that played an important part to the history of the Blue Grass. The New York Racing Association’s Direct...
Gulfstream Park’s Handicapper Brian Nadeau / Rideau Carleton Raceway’s New Track Announcer Melissa Keith / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Mike De Paulo
March 30, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Gulfstream Park’s Handicapper Brian Nadeau, who talks about the $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby, a Kentucky Derby points race, and Brian discusses the probable race favourite Fierceness and whether he is a legitimate favourite. He also mentions a couple of other horses who he believes could win the race and discusses what jockey’s have had a ‘break out’ season as Gulfstream’s Championship Race Meet ends on Sunday. Brian also adds what horse he believes ha...
Turfway Park’s Racing Analyst and Handicapper Kaitlin Free / Woodbine Trainer Nigel Burke / Tony O’Sullivan, Woodbine Mohawk Park Racing Secretary
March 23, 2024 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.8 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Turfway Park’s Racing Analyst and Handicapper Kaitlin Free, who talks about the Jeff Ruby Steaks today at the Florence, Kentucky racetrack and the implications it could have on this years Kentucky Derby. Kaitlin also discusses the Bourbonette Stakes and who she believes are some of todays major contenders in the stakes race for fillies and talks about how she became interested in horses and became involved with Turfway Park as an analyst and handicapper. ...
Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro / Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry / Mike Langlois, Co-Owner of 2023 King’s Plate Winner Paramount Prince
March 16, 2024 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.6 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro who talks about his horse Ninja Warrior in todays Whitmore Stakes at Oaklawn Park. He also discusses his horse Give Me Liberty, who raced last Saturday in the Tampa Bay Derby and whether he was disappointed in the horses performance and who was the best horse that he has trained to date and why. Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry, who discusses the recent win in the Florida Oaks by their filly Waskesi...
Tampa Bay Downs Racing Analyst Luis Ocasio / Woodbine Trainer Michelle Love / Woodbine’s Senior Communication’s Manager , Mark McKelvie
March 09, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Tampa Bay Downs Racing Analyst Luis Ocasio who talks about todays running of the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby and who he believes stands a great chance of winning the Kentucky Derby points race. He also discusses how he became interested in Thoroughbred racing and why his Spanish background has helped Tampa Bay Downs attract new racing fans and some of the elements behind his handicapping selections. Woodbine Trainer Michelle Love, who discusses the career ye...
Gulfstream Park’s Racing Analyst Brian Nadeau / Woodbine Trainer Patrick Dixon / Paul Court, the Creator of Stable Hub
March 02, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Gulfstream Park’s Racing Analyst Brian Nadeau who talks about todays running of the $400,000 Coolmore Fountian of Youth Stakes as well as several other stakes races at Gulfstream Park later today. Brian also mentions why todays Fountain of Youth Stakes could produce a Kentucky Derby winner and talks about himself as a handicapper and what he looks for when handicapping a race. Woodbine Trainer Patrick Dixon, who discusses the career year that he had last ...
Oaklawn Park’s Racing Analyst Nancy Holthus / Woodbine Jockey David Moran / LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society’s Farm Manager - Lauren Millet
February 24, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Oaklawn Park’s Racing Analyst Nancy Holthus, who discusses, and handicaps todays Grade 2 Rebel Stakes and talks about all the preparations taking place for the stakes filled racing card at Oaklawn Park this afternoon. Nancy also talks about how and where she became involved in horse racing and mentions how she handicaps on a regular basis and why racing at Oaklawn Park has become an integral part of training up to the Kentucky Derby. Woodbine Jockey Da...
Fair Grounds Track Handicapper Joe Kristufek / Former Woodbine Jockey Isabelle Wenc / Woodbine’s Senior Manager, Simulcast and HPI Services Klaus Ebner
February 17, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Fair Grounds Track Handicapper Joe Kristufek, who discusses in detail todays Risen Star Stakes and touches upon the some of the other five stakes races, scheduled for Fair Grounds today. Joe also talks about how and where he became involved in horse racing and how he would describe himself as a handicapper. Former Woodbine Jockey Isabelle Wenc, who retired from riding in December and is now working towards a career as a paramedic. Isabelle also mentions w...
Tampa Bay Downs Handicapper Ren Carothers / RCMP Sergeant Major Scott Williamson / Woodbine Mohawk Park Announcer Ken Middleton
February 10, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Tampa Bay Downs Handicapper Ren Carothers, who discusses in detail todays Sam F. Davis Stakes and touches upon the Suncoast Stakes for fillies. Ren also talks about how it is upsetting that as of last week there is no live horse racing in the state of Michigan now and also discusses whether there was a handicapper growing up that she followed. RCMP Sergeant Major Scott Williamson who is the Riding Master for the RCMP’s Musical Ride, who discusses the Di...
Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Fraser Aebly / Former Woodbine Jockey Sheena Ryan / Standardbred Driver Bob McClure
February 03, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Fraser Aebly, who discusses his first win at Woodbine and how it was also his initial time riding on a turf course. Fraser also talks about how it felt special having both of his parents present at Woodbine to watch him win and talks about his agent Gerry Olguin, who was instrumental in convincing him to leave Hastings Park in Vancouver and ride at the bigger Woodbine track. He also mentions some of his goals for the 2024 season...
Gulfstream Park’s Track Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Ted Holder / Standardbred Trainer Brett MacDonald
January 27, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Gulfstream Park Handicapper Brian Nadeau, who discusses todays Pegasus World Cup Stakes race and the supporting undercard of stakes races at the Florida racetrack. Brian also talks about the Eclipse Awards that took place on Thursday night and mentions how the current Gulfstream Championship meeting has been performing on the pari-mutuel and horse racing side. He also mentions whether there will be a rider at Gulfstream Park who may be set for a ‘break ou...
Woodbine Trainer Katerina Vassilieva / Standardbred Trainer Desiree Jones / Woodbine Mohawk Park‘s Editor of the ‘Horseplayer’s Journal’ - Robert Reid Jr.
January 20, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Woodbine Trainer Katerina Vassilieva who is at Gulfstream Park and discusses her horse Roaring Forties who is chasing his second straight win in the Sunshine Turf Stakes tomorrow. Katerina also talks about how the 2023 season was her best yet at Woodbine and mentions some horses that we should keep an eye on this season both at Gulfstream and then later at Woodbine. She also discusses how she almost didn’t have a career as a Trainer and names a horse that...
Woodbine’s Director of Broadcasting Rob Platts / Rideau Carleton Raceway Announcer and Standardbred Trainer John MacMillan / Bob Broadstock, President of the Ontario-based Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Inc.
January 13, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBAnn and Larry are joined by Woodbine’s Director of Broadcasting Rob Platts, who discusses the recent Media Eclipse Award for Feature Television programming, which the Woodbine Broadcasting team garnered for producing a piece called ‘SECRETARIAT, THE LAST RACE.’ The show focuses on Secretariats last race in the Canadian International and it was aired on the 50th Anniversary of last years International in October. Robert talks about the team behind the production and also discusses hi...
The Meadowlands COO and General Manager - Jason Settlemoir / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Harold Ladouceur / James Macdonald, Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Leading Driver
January 06, 2024 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.4 MBAnn and Larry are joined by The Meadowlands COO and General Manager, Jason Settlemoir, who talks about his recent prestigious Stan Bergstein Proximity Award, which is given for outstanding achievement in the harness racing sport. He also talks about the influence that Meadowland’s owner Jeff Gural has had on his career in racing and mentions about the Meadowlands hosting the Breeders Crown races again this October. Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Harold Ladouceur, who talks about the ...
Woodbine’s VP-Stakeholder Relations Jorge Soares / Announcer Robert Geller / Marketing Manager, Racing and Wagering - Tony Elliott
December 16, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBIt is an all-Woodbine show, as Ann and Larry are joined by Woodbine’s VP-Stakeholder Relations Jorge Soares, Announcer Robert Geller and Marketing Manager, Racing and Wagering, Tony Elliott. Jorge talks about his new role at Woodbine, his background with the company and a recent honor that was instilled upon him as the new Chair of Directors of the esteemed Ontario Restaurant, Hotel & Motel Association. He also discusses the recent King’s Plate at Woodbine and how the plans are movi...
HBPA Ontario President - Sue Leslie / West Point Thoroughbreds’ Ownership Advisor - Jason Blewitt / Woodbine’s Senior Manager Communications - Mark McKelvie
December 09, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.9 MBAnn and Larry are joined by HBPA Ontario President, Sue Leslie, who talks about the role that the HBPA plays in the Thoroughbred horse racing industry and also discusses the 2023 Thoroughbred Racing Season’s at both Woodbine and Fort Erie and some of the challenges the Ontario Thoroughbred industry was forced to face over the year. She also talks about the future of Thoroughbred horse racing in the province and talks also on how she became so passionate about Thoroughbred racing ...
NYRA’S Director, Communications - Keith McCalmont / Gulfstream Park’s Track Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Harness Racing Announcer Shannon ‘Sugar’ Doyle
December 02, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBAnn and Larry speak with NYRA’S Director, Communications, Keith McCalmont, who discusses today’s stakes filled card at his Aqueduct track, which includes the Remson Stakes, which is a points race for next year’s Kentucky Derby and and the $500,000 Cigar Mile. Keith also talks about the expected destination for next year’s Belmont Stakes and mentions some of the major ‘highlight reel’ races that took place this past year at the NYRA tracks and discusses how the Thoroughbred racing se...
Woodbine Entertainment’s Executive Vice-President of Industry Relations and People Experience Experience, Monte McNaughton / The Meadowland’s Marketing Coordinator Jessica Otten / Woodbine Entertainment’s Vice President, Thoroughbred Racing , Tim Lawson
November 25, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79.6 MBAnn and Larry talk with Woodbine Entertainment’s Executive Vice-President of Industry Relations and People Experience Experience, Monte McNaughton, who was recently hired in this new position after serving in Provincial government since 2011. Monte talks about his recent Woodbine appointment and what his role will be moving forward and discusses some of the resons why he decided to leave politics. Monte also talks about how and where he became interested in horse racing originally i...
Brook Smith of Rocket Ship Racing / Woodbine Entertainment’s, Director, Communications Jamie Dykstra / The University of Guelph’s Peter Physick-Sheard
November 18, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry talk with Brook Smith of Rocket Ship Racing, who discusses some of his horses that are racing over the next week, including a horse by the name of Blue Devil who is expected to run in the Clark Handicap next Friday at Churchill Downs. Brook also mentions why he is such a dedicated supporter of Thoroughbred racing on both sides of the Border and how he ventured into Woodbine as an owner for the first time this past year. He also outlines his Bourbon business located in ...
Peter Lurie - Santa Anita’s Broadcast Team and Handicapper / Horse Racing Personality Jennifer Morrison / DRF Harness Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
November 11, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBAnn and Larry talk with Peter Lurie, part of Santa Anita’s Broadcast Team and Handicapper who discusses last weeks Breeders’ Cup Stakes Races at Santa Anita and what were some of the better racing performances. Peter also talks about the recently announced venue plans for the next two Breeders’ Cup events and how he became so involved in horse racing. Horse racing personality Jennifer Morrison, who talks about the 2023 Ajax Downs Quarter horse meet which ended in late October and ...
Jay Kornegay-Superbook/Brad Grant-Bulldog Hanover/Andy McNamara-Woodbine's My Railbirds/Larry's Ponies Picks of the Day
November 04, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBToday, Ann and Larry talk with Jay Kornegay, Vice President of the Westgate Las Vegas’s SUPERBOOK, who discusses todays Breeders Cup Stakes Races at Santa Anita and what the atmosphere will be like at the SUPERBOOK. Jay also makes some betting selections on the Breeders’ Cup races today and talks about the status of the SUPERBOOK product and when we may see it in operation in Ontario.; Standardbred owner Brad Grant who discusses what life is like after Bulldog Hanover and how ...
Hambletonian Society’s President John Campbell; Chiefswood Stable’s GM Robert Landry; Woodbine,Mohawk Park Driver Bob McClure;
October 28, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.6 MBToday, Ann and Larry talk with the Hambletonian Society’s President John Campbell, who discusses tonights Breeders Crown Finals at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. John also talks about his role as President of the Hambletonian Society and what is the mandate for the Society and talks in depth about his driving career and how it all started at Western Fair Raceway in London, Ontario.; Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry, who discusses their multiple stakes winnin...
Hambletonian Society’s Chief Operating Officer Moira Fanning / Woodbine Thoroughbred Track Handicapper and Daily Simulcast Host Jeff Bratt / Ajax Down’s General Manager Emilio Trotta
October 21, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry talk with the Hambletonian Society’s Chief Operating Officer Moira Fanning, who discusses tonights Breeders Crown eliminations and next weeks finals at Hoosier Park in Anderson, Indiana. Moira also talks about how she became so heavily involved in harness racing and the path that she took to end up at the Hambletonian Society and mentions who the greatest harness horse that she ever saw race. Woodbine Entertainment’s Jeff Bratt, who discusses some of the highlights of ...
Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Woodbine Digital Host - Alanna Nolan / Mohawk Park Track Announcer Ken Middleton
October 14, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82 MBAnn and Larry talk with Thoroughbred Trainer Kevin Attard, who discusses last weeks E.P. Taylor Stakes and one of his horses, Moira and whether he was disappointed with her third-place finish. Kevin also talks about what the future plans are for Moira and also discusses today’s Cup and Saucer Stakes at Woodbine, where he happens to be saddling three horses and how it sometimes can be a difficult race to win for two-year-olds. Woodbine Entertainment’s Manager of Racing and Brand Con...
Monique Vág - Woodbine Broadcasting Team / Keeneland Racecourse Track Announcer Kurt Becker / Woodbine Mohawk Park's Racing Secretary Tony O’Sullivan
October 07, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry talk with Monique Vág, part of the Woodbine Broadcasting Team who discusses tomorrows 84th Edition of the Canadian International and breaks the field down and some of the possible win candidates. Monique also discusses one of the undercard races, the E.P. Taylor Stakes and in particular one of the race favorites, Moira and talks about how she has worked on both the Standardbred and Thoroughbred side of the racing industry and which breed is more challenging to handica...
Woodbine Thoroughbred Track Announcer Robert Geller / Retired Jockey Gary Boulanger / Woodbine Mohawk Park‘s Editor of the ‘Horseplayer’s Journal’ - Robert Reid Jr.
September 30, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.4 MBAnn and Larry talk with Woodbine Thoroughbred Track Announcer Robert Geller, who discusses the large field in tomorrow's Breeders’ Stakes at Woodbine and gives his opinion on some of the entrants who he believes should run well. Robert also discusses why winning the Canadian Triple Crown has been difficult over the years and mentions whether calling a race like the Breeders’ Stakes on the E.P. Taylor Turf Course and at a sufficient distance of ground is more challenging than perhaps...
Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson / Woodbine Senior Manager, Communication, Mark McKelvie
September 23, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.5 MBAnn and Larry conduct an extended interview with Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson, who officially retires as CEO of the company on October 1st. The three talk in length about Jim’s involvement in the horse racing industry, his work as CEO and some of the new initiatives that he oversaw. They also discuss tonight’s Woodbine Mohawk Park racing card and in particular the Mohawk Million, a race that Jim played a large part in bringing to its fruition several years ago. Jim also discusses one par...
Jockey Justin Stein / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Robert Reid Jr. / Woodbine Oddsmaker and Head Clocker, Ernie Perri
September 16, 2023 12:00 - 55 minutes - 76.3 MBAnn and Larry interview Justin Stein, who talks about his win last Tuesday in the Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie riding Velocitor. Justin also speaks about whether he had a good feeling about Velocitor, even though the Fort Erie track was sloppy and he was in against Paramount Prince who won the Kings Plate. He also mentions whether he was happy with Velocitor’s fourth place finish in the Plate and also talks about why he retired from race riding a few years back and why he needed to t...
Mike Langlois / Woodbine Trainer Mike DePaulo / Harness Driver Bob McClure
September 09, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.9 MBAnn and Larry interview Mike Langlois, who talks about what it is like to own a horse like Paramount Prince who won the King’s Plate and is now looking towards the upcoming Prince of Wales at Fort Erie , on Tuesday. Mike also talks about how he became associated with Paramount Prince’s co-owner Gary Barber and Trainer Mark Casse and also discusses this Tuesday's Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie and what result he is looking forward to. Woodbine Trainer Mike DePaulo, who talks ab...
Woodbine, President, Commercial Michael Copeland / Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Doug McNair / Ontario Thoroughbred Breeder Colin Davis
September 02, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 81.7 MBThis episode features a replay of the interview from last week's show with Michael Copeland, Woodbine, President, Commercial. Ann and Larry interview Woodbine, President, Commercial Michael Copeland, who discusses the announcement made last week with Global Sports betting leader, bet365 and why it is a landmark deal for Ontario horse racing. Michael also discusses last Sunday’s King’s Plate and what accounted for the record betting handle and whether the bet365 initiative helped to...
Woodbine, President, Commercial Michael Copeland / Thoroughbred Breeder Ericka Rusnak / Peter Berringer, President of the CTHS, Ontario
August 26, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview Woodbine, President, Commercial Michael Copeland, who discusses the announcement made last week with Global Sports betting leader, bet365 and why it is a landmark deal for Ontario horse racing. Michael also discusses last Sunday’s King’s Plate and what accounted for the record betting handle and whether the bet365 initiative helped to increase the wagering total and also talks about why the Plate was such an ‘experience’ for horse racing fans. Michael also di...
Woodbine CEO - Jim Lawson / Woodbine Thoroughbred Track Handicapper and Daily Simulcast Host Jeff Bratt / Harness Racing Analyst and Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
August 19, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBIn this special King’s Plate Show, Ann and Larry interview Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson who discusses the recent announcement with a Global Sports betting leader, Bet 365 and why it is a landmark deal for Ontario horse racing. Jim also discusses the potential robust betting numbers that the Canadian horse racing industry can expect to see and talks about tomorrow’s King’s Plate and the many reasons why it is sold out. Jim also talks about himself going forward and how he will still be co...
LNJ Foxwoods Jaime Roth / Harness Racing Announcer Frank Salive / Woodbine’s Mark McKelvie
August 12, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry interview LNJ Foxwoods Jaime Roth ,who discusses the family business and how she became involved with her parents with the racing stable. Jaime also discusses the robust Canadian division of LNJ Foxwoods and some of their horses and why the stable likes to race at Woodbine and talks about some of the charities the company works with and why it is important to support them. Harness Racing Announcer Frank Salive, who discusses how he became a racetrack announcer and chos...
The Meadowlands COO/General Manager - Jason Settlemoir / Ontario Racing Management’s Specialist Communications - Austin Stanton / Executive Director of the Jockey’s Benefit Association Daren Gomez
August 05, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry interview The Meadowlands COO/General Manager, Jason Settlemoir, who discusses todays Hambletonian Stakes and who he believes has a good chance of winning and mentions about why the Hambletonian Oaks has some special significance today. Jason also discusses why the Hambletonian is such a special race and mentions some of the more impressive ‘Hambos’ that he has had an opportunity to watch and why the wagering handles at the Meadowlands so far in 2023, have been so impr...
Grand River Raceway Manager - Chad Rozema / Woodbine Trainer - Steve Owens / Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society, Ontario Division, General Manager and Board Member, Debra Ehrat
July 29, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.1 MBAnn and Larry interview Grand River Raceway’s, Raceway Manager Chad Rozema, who discusses the next two Monday racing cards at the track, which feature the eliminations of the Battle of the Belles and the Battle of Waterloo Stakes and the Finals for both races that will be held on Industry Day next Monday afternoon. Chad also discusses why Industry Day is so important to Grand River and mentions the days historic beginning at Elmira Raceway and also discusses some other upcomin...
Woodbine Jockey Rafael Hernandez / Horse Racing Writer Jennifer Morrison / Woodbine’s Marketing Manager Racing and Wagring Tony Elliott /
July 22, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview Woodbine Jockey Rafael Hernandez, who discusses winning his 3,000th race recently and how much it meant to him and talks about his riding career to date. Raphael also discusses where his career started and who supported his decision to ride the most and talks about his mounts tomorrow at Woodbine in the Woodbine Oaks and the Plate Trial Stakes. Horse Racing Writer Jennifer Morrison , who discusses Quarter Horse racing at Ajax Downs and some of the upcomi...
Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair For The Board of Directors Andrew Gaughan / Trainer Mark Casse / Harlan Malter of Ironhorse Racing Stable
July 15, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry interview Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair For The Board of Directors Andrew Gaughan, who discusses the several positions that he has had in the horse racing and gaming industries over 30 years and how they all helped to contribute to his new role with Ontario Racing. Andrew also discusses the transition to Independent Chair last Fall and whether it was a smooth one and talks about some of the issues facing the Ontario horse racing industry, that the Board wil...
NYRA Communications Director, Keith McCalmont / Truro Raceway General Manager Steve Fitzsimmons / Woodbine Jockey Agent Jordan Millar
July 08, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview NYRA Communications Director, Keith McCalmont, who discusses todays $750,000 Belmont Derby and in particular a horse by the name of Kalik, which trainer Chad Brown is currently pointing towards the King’s Plate in August and mentions how the horse has such a unique name and why. Keith also discusses several of the other stakes races today at Belmont and mentions why Saratoga is such a special racing experience. Keith also talks about the upcoming Saratoga rac...
Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Managing Director Linda Rainey / Terra Farm’s Mike Romeo / Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Rachel Slevinsky
July 01, 2023 12:00 - 56 minutes - 77.1 MBAnn and Larry interview Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame Managing Director Linda Rainey, who discusses the Induction Ceremony to be held on August 9th for the Classes of 2022 and 2023 and outlines briefly who the Inductees are. She also talks about one of the 2023 members Irwin Driedger, who unfortunately passed away in May and how they will be doing something special for him posthumously on August 9th to celebrate his induction. Linda also describes the Hall of Fame which is l...
Standardbred Driver Scott Zeron / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Woodbine Jockey Emma Jayne Wilson
June 24, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBAnn and Larry interview Standardbred Driver Scott Zeron, who discusses his winning drive in last week’s Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park on ‘It’s My Show’ and why winning the race meant so much to him. Scott also discusses whether in the latter part of the stretch drive, he was concerned that he was going to get beat and how ‘It’s My Show’ ranks with some of the top horses he has had an opportunity to drive during his career. Scott also talks about why 10 years ago ...
Standardbred Trainer Nancy Takter / Woodbine’s Marketing Manager, Racing and Wagering, Tony Elliott / Woodbine Track Announcer Robert Geller
June 17, 2023 12:00 - 57 minutes - 79.5 MBAnn and Larry interview Standardbred Trainer Nancy Takter, who discusses tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park and her two horses, Christchurch, and Save America. She also discusses what it was like to work for her Hall of Fame Father and whether she has adapted some of her Father’s training techniques now that she is on her own. Nancy also talks about what her schedule has been like since the Elimination races last Saturday and also if there is any similarity b...
Woodbine President, Commercial Michael Copeland / Woodbine’s Senior Communications Manager Mark McKelvie / Woodbine Jockey Agent Mike Luider / In Case You Missed It
June 10, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry interview Woodbine President, Commercial Michael Copeland, who discusses the recent announcement by the Woodbine Entertainment Board to unanimously elect him as Woodbine CEO, effective October 1st and succeeding Jim Lawson. He also discusses some of the initiatives that he and the Board will work together on, that are not only important to Woodbine, but the entire horse racing industry and discusses the importance of integrating sports betting with horse racing and in...
Jockey Chantal Sutherland / Woodbine Jockey Sophia Vives / Scott Price - General Manager Hanover Raceway
June 03, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview Jockey Chantal Sutherland, who talks about the recent racing injury that she suffered and the various forms of rehab that she is undergoing. She also discusses the new National Thoroughbred League and the projected role that she will play a part in and why the Thoroughbred industry in general needs an initiative like the league. Chantal also mentions whether there may be a chance that she may return to Canada to ride full time and talks about why she is curre...
Hall of Fame Retired Jockey - Ramon Dominguez / Woodbine Jockey - Ryan Munger / Grand River Raceway Manager - Chad Rozema / In Case You Missed It
May 27, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview Hall of Fame retired Jockey Ramon Dominguez, who talks about the recent Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes and whether there was some special significance in watching two of his closest friends, Javier Castellano and Johnny Velazquez victorious in the Classic races. He also talks about the status of his Spanish YouTube program Exacta Box and discusses his 360GT Riding Crop and the success that it has enjoyed since its launch a couple of years back and what m...
Woodbine Leading Jockey - Kazushi Kimura / Fort Erie’s Marketing and Communication’s Manager - James Culic / Lynne O’Brien - Executive Director of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre /
May 20, 2023 12:00 - 58 minutes - 81.1 MBAnn and Larry interview Woodbine Leading Jockey Kazushi Kimura who talks about his first Kentucky Derby ride on Mandarin Hero and what he believes accounted for the 12th place finish. He also talks about how he ended up riding at Santa Anita and before that, Woodbine and when he rides, who does he believe that he is ‘riding for’. Kazushi also discusses todays Preakness and the upcoming Belmont Stakes and whether in his opinion Mage has a good chance of winning both and also discu...
Kentucky Derby winning Jockey Javier Castellano / Woodbine Jockey Declan Carroll / Woodbine Oddsmaker and Head Clocker, Ernie Perri
May 13, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.2 MBAnn and Larry interview Kentucky Derby winning Jockey Javier Castellano who talks about last weeks Kentucky Derby and what it felt like to win the race that had alluded him 15 times during his career and why winning the Derby means so much to a Rider. Javier also talks about his horse Mage and it’s next race which will be the Preakness and why the third leg of the Triple Crown , the Belmont Stakes has some extra significance to him. Javier mentions too about how he prepares on the...
Horse Racing Handicapper and West Point Thoroughbred’s Partner Account Representative Jason Blewitt / Woodbine Digital Host - Alanna Nolan / Ajax Down’s General Manager Emilio Trotta /
May 06, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBAnn and Larry interview Horse Racing Handicapper and West Point Thoroughbred’s Partner Account Representative Jason Blewitt, who breaks down todays Kentucky Derby and some of the entrants and also discusses some of the Kentucky Derby prep races and which one was the most impressive. Jason also talks about a couple of the Derby undercard stakes races and a possible winner and discusses West Point Thoroughbreds and his role with the company. Jason also discusses the fact that this is...