Latest Ponies Podcast Episodes
Hall of Fame Racing Writer Curtis Stock / Woodbine Announcer Robert Geller / Woodbine Former Jockey and Trainer Francine Villeneuve
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - April 22, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Hall of Fame Racing Writer Curtis Stock, who discusses his newest book, ‘THE TUCOTTES, THE REMARKABLE STORY OF A HORSE RACING DYNASTY’, which is based on one of the most famous Canadian horse racing families, that included famed Hall of Fame jockey, Ron. Curtis ...
Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Woodbine Mohawk Park Racetrack Announcer Ken Middleton / Woodbine Jockey Skye Chernetz
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - April 15, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard, who discusses the recent Sovereign Awards that saw his Moira win Horse of the Year and also named three-year-old filly and his Philip My Dear win the Sovereign for Male two-year-old. Kevin also discusses whether there is a friendly...
Keeneland Racecourse Track Announcer Kurt Becker / Santa Anita Racing Analyst Peter Lurie / Retired Woodbine Jockey Steve Bahen
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - April 08, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Keeneland Racecourse Track Announcer Kurt Becker, who discusses todays Blue Grass Stakes, one of the last important preps for the Kentucky Derby and why the race continues to have such a major impact on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Kurt also breaks down the ...
Gulfstream Park Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Equine Artist Michelle Hogan / Woodbine Mohawk Park Race Secretary - Tony O’Sullivan
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - April 01, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Gulfstream Park Handicapper and part of the Online broadcasting team Brian Nadeau, who discusses todays Curlin Florida Derby, one of the most important preps for the Kentucky Derby and why the race continues to have such an major impact on the Road to the Kentuc...
HBPA (Ontario) President Sue Leslie / Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro / Ontario Thoroughbred Breeder Colin Davis
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - March 25, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview HBPA (Ontario) President Sue Leslie, who discusses the recent agreement on a two-year contract with Woodbine for their 2023 and 2024 Thoroughbred race meets and what are the details behind the contract. Sue also explains the reasons behind an additional $300,00...
Meadowlands Marketing Manager - Rachel Ryan / Woodbine Entertainment’s Director of Thoroughbred Racing Tim Lawson / Steve Fitzsimmons - The New General Manager of the Maritime Harness Track - Truro Raceway
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - March 18, 2023 12:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Meadowlands Marketing Manager, Rachel Ryan, who discusses the terrific betting handles at the New Jersey racetrack so far in 2023 and what she believes has contributed to this steady increase. Rachel also talks about the upcoming stakes schedule at the Meadowla...
Woodbine Entertainment’s CEO Jim Lawson / Ren Carothers (A.K.A. ‘The Pedigeek’) / Chad Rozema - Simulcast Host for Woodbine Mohawk Park
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - March 11, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Woodbine Entertainment’s CEO Jim Lawson, who discusses the recently released 2023 Thoroughbred stakes schedule and talks about the Kings Plate and two popular stakes events, one that has been renamed and the other that has been brought back after a COVID induce...
Gulfstream Park On-site Broadcast Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Rideau Carleton Raceway Trainer John MacMillan / Mark McKelvie - Woodbine’s Communication Manager
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - March 04, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutesAnn and Larry interview Gulfstream Park On-site Broadcast Handicapper, Brian Nadeau, who discusses the stakes filled racing card at the Florida track and in particular the Fountain of Youth Stakes, which is a major prep for the upcoming Kentucky Derby. He also talks about the reasons ...
Meadowlands Marketing Coordinator and Online Talent Jessica Otten / Woodbine Trainer Bill Tharrenos / Tony Elliott - Woodbine Marketing Manager, Racing & Wagering
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - February 25, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview the Meadowlands Marketing Coordinator and Online Talent Jessica Otten, who discusses the reasons behind the great wagering numbers during the first few weeks of racing at the New Jersey track for their Winter meet. She also talks about her family ties to the ha...
Jockey Flo Geroux / Jockey Vernon Bush / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale /
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - February 18, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview leading Jockey Flo Geroux, who discusses Cyberknife’s disappointing race in the Pegasus Stakes at Gulfstream Park last month and what may have been some of the contributing factors to this lacklustre performance. He also talks about a couple of his stakes mounts ...
Jockey Flo Geroux / Jockey Vernon Bush / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - February 18, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview leading Jockey Flo Geroux, who discusses Cyberknife’s disappointing race in the Pegasus Stakes at Gulfstream Park last month and what may have been some of the contributing factors to this lacklustre performance. He also talks about a couple of his stakes mounts ...
Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Doug McNair / Jockey’s Agent Gerry Olguin / Tampa Bay Down’s Track Announcer - Jason Beam /
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - February 11, 2023 13:00 - 57 minutesAnn and Larry interview Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Doug McNair, who discusses the family ties that drew him into harness racing and why he always wanted to be a Driver all along . He also talks about winning the Canadian Driving Championship last Fall and representing his Country at th...
Standardbred Trainer Shawn Steacy / Western Fair Raceway Track Announcer, Shannon ‘Sugar’ Doyle / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer - Dan Vella /
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - February 04, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesAnn and Larry interview Standardbred Trainer Shawn Steacy, who discusses the fact that three of his horses are up for an O’Brien Award tonight, as is he for Trainer of the Year. He also talks about how his family ties helped interest him in horse racing at an early age and a strong bond...
Gulfstream Park Handicapper and On-Track Broadcaster Ron Nicolletti / Woodbine Trainer Katerina Vassilieva / Sarah Eisinga - Lymphoma Canada’s Manager of Patient Programs, Research and Advocacy
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - January 28, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutesKey Points: • Ron talks about the changes at Gulfstream Park over the years and how they have improved the guest experience for racing fans now. He also discusses how he became interested in horse racing at a young age and how a relative became like a mentor to him and introduced him to...
West Point Thoroughbred’s Jason Blewitt / Woodbine Trainer Mike DePaulo / Woodbine Jockey Sheena Ryan
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - January 21, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Jason talks about the long history of West Point Thoroughbreds and his role with the company and how this role has continued to change over the past few years and how the West Point partnership works. He also discusses the fact that even though he grew up in the backyard ...
Media Personality Mika Modolo / Woodbine Mohawk Park Harness Driver Bob McClure / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Jennifer Stein
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - January 14, 2023 13:00 - 55 minutesKey Points: • Mika talks about the long process that it took to finally be diagnosed with lymphoma and the impact that it had on herself and her family and friends, especially during COVID. She also discusses how being diagnosed was the ‘shock of her life’ , the ‘road to recovery’ and h...
Quarter Racing Owners Of Ontario Inc’s President Bob Broadstock / Award-Winning Harness DriverJames Macdonald / Woodbine’s Senior Manager Communications Mark McKelvie
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - January 07, 2023 13:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Bob talks how he became interested in Quarter Horses and his training farm he operates with his wife Marie in Skugog Township and how Quarter horses are trained similar to Standardbreds, offsite at training facilities. He also discusses his position as President of the Qu...
NHL Player - Paul Henderson / Gulfstream Park Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Woodbine’s Senior Writer and Managing Editor - Chris Loman
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - December 17, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Paul talks how in 2009 he was diagnosed with Lymphocytic Leukemia (CCL) and how he engulfed himself in researching treatments for the disease. He also discusses how and why he became involved with Lymphoma Canada, first as a Brand Ambassador and then later on as an Honorar...
Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson/ Hall of Fame Jockey Sandy Hawley / Laura Krasauskaite
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - December 10, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Jim talks about the renaming of the Queen’s Plate to the King’s Plate and how the decision to change the name was the proper decision to make. He also discusses if King Charles III will be in attendance at next years race on August 20th and when asked, talks about in his ...
Keith McCalmont/David Anderson/Don MacRae/Larry's Picks of the Day
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - December 03, 2022 13:00 - 57 minutesToday, Jim and Larry interview Keith McCalmont, NYRA’s Director, Communications, who discusses todays stakes-filled card at Aqueduct Racecourse, especially the Remsen Stakes which is an early Kentucky Derby qualifier. Keith also talks about the recent construction at Belmont that has ...
Whimsical Dance, HBPA, Highlights of Woodbine and Mohawk and Picks of the Day
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - November 26, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutesToday, Jim and Larry interview Woodbine Thoroughbred trainer Gail Cox, who discusses a horse by the name of Whimsical Dance, one of the last horses raced by the famed Sam Son Farms and how it was recently sold at a Kentucky auction sale, but has ended up back in her barn and will race...
Jessica Otten / Trainer Kevin Attard / Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - November 19, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutesToday, Jim and Larry interview Jessica Otten, The Meadowlands Marketing Coordinator And TV Host, who discusses her role at the New Jersey racetrack and her family ties which led to her interest in harness racing. Jessica also talks about her connection to Canadian harness racing and g...
Michael Copeland - Woodbine Entertainment’s President - Commercial / Trainer Mark Casse / Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Sofia Vives
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - November 12, 2022 13:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Michael talks about his new role at Woodbine Entertainment as President, Commercial and what it entails and also discusses some of the projects on the Woodbine property that he is overseeing and their potential timelines. He also mentions about the importance of these proj...
Racetrack Announcer Kurt Becker / Thoroughbred jockey Chantal Sutherland / Woodbine handicapper Tommy Massis
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - November 05, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutesKey Points: • Kurt talks about the importance of the Breeders’ Cup and how many Breeders’ Cup racedays he has called and why he still get’s excited when it comes time to call a Breeders’ Cup stakes race. He also discusses how he has roots on the harness racing side, including with hors...
Hambletonian Society President John Campbell / Woodbine Entertainment’s Chair of the Board Hugh Mitchell / Woodbine’s Communication Manager Mark McKelvie
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - October 29, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • John talks about the importance of the Breeders Crown and how even to this day and retired from driving how he still get’s a ‘charge’ when he watches the Breeders Crown races. He also talks about the Breeders Crown as a driver where he won a recod 48 Breeders Crown races a...
Trainer Kevin Attard / Hambletonian Society’s Chief Operating Officer Moira Fanning / Woodbine Mohawk Park Racing Secretary Tony O’Sullivan
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - October 22, 2022 12:00 - 57 minutesKey Topics: • Kevin talks about the upcoming plans to enter Moira into a Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf event at Keeneland on November 5th and what winning would mean to Moira moving forward. He also discusses how he has been able to secure famed jockey Frankie Dettori to ride Moira ...
Jay Kornegay, VP of Race And Sports Book Operations at the SuperBook / James Macdonald - Reigning O’Brien Award Winning Harness Driver / Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Managing Director Linda Rainey
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - October 15, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Jay talks about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup races and what the SuperBook in Las Vegas has planned for its customers. He also talks about the resurgence in betting handle on horse racing at all of the SuperBook facilities across the US and why he believes there is such an i...
Woodbine Handicapper and Daily Simulcast Host Jeff Bratt / Ajax Downs Media Person Jennifer Morrison / Mohawk Park Track Announcer Ken Middleton
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - October 08, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Jeff talks about last weeks Breeders Stakes at Woodbine and how there was a sense of redemption for trainer Mark Casse, whose horses ran first and second in the race. He also discusses how todays E.P. Taylor Stakes may be a challenge for Queen’s Plate winner Moira and talk...
Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson / COSA President Bill O’Donnell / Ernie Perri
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - October 01, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Jim talks about last weeks exceptional stakes-filled card at Woodbine Mohawk Park and the significant betting handle and tomorrow’s Breeders Stakes. He also discusses how the Stella Artois Patio has been such a success in attracting a younger demographic to Woodbine and a...
Standardbred Driver Bob McClure / Thoroughbred jockey Mike Smith / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - September 24, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutesKey Topics: • Bob talks about his drives tonight in the Mohawk Million, the Elegant Image Stakes and the final of the She’s A Great Lady. He also mentions how he prepares during the time between races for an upcoming drive and how he will drive a horse differently at Mohawk, then a smal...