Latest Ponies Podcast Episodes
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...
Thoroughbred Racing Analyst Peter Lurie / Thoroughbred Trainer Josie Carroll / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Robert Reid Jr.
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - September 17, 2022 12:00 - 59 minutesKey Points: • Peter talks about how he became interested in horse racing and how this interest led to a career in broadcasting with Santa Anita and Fan Duel TV and how he considers himself now, part handicapper and part analyst during the broadcasts. He also mentions an interesting sto...
Standardbred Owner Brad Grant / Thoroughbred Handicapper and Publicist Ashley Mailloux / Katie Larsen of Southern Belle Thoroughbreds / The Queen’s Plate
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - September 10, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutesKey Points: • Brad talks about the impressive season that his Bulldog Hanover has had so far this year and what he attributes this success to. He also talks about the tentative plans for the horse and some of his other Standardbreds that he owns and are currently racing. Brad also disc...
Toronto Sun Horse Racing Writer Steve Buffery / Woodbine’s Communications Manager Mark McKelvie / Clinton Raceway’s Tony Elliott /
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - September 03, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutesKey Points: • Steve talks about the impressive performance by Moira in the recent Queen’s Plate and how winning the classic race, meant so much to her trainer Kevin Attard. He also discusses how the media industry has changed so significantly now, especially in the way that horse racin...
Queen’s Plate Winning Trainer Kevin Attard / West Point Thoroughbred’s Jason Blewitt / Peter Berringer -President and a National Director of the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society (Ontario Division)
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - August 27, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutesKey Topics: • Kevin talks about the Queen’s Plate victory by his filly Moira and what the plans are for the horse moving forward. He also discusses how Moira’s ownership group was formed and how it felt to win his first, long sought after Queen’s Plate. Kevin also mentions some of the t...
Tina MacMillan - Vice President, Horse Racing & Casino Operations, Land Based Gaming & Business Operations for Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation / Thoroughbred Trainer Katerina Vassilieva / Joe Mishak - Racing Operations Manager for MYRACEHORSE.COM
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - August 20, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutesKey Topics: • Tina talks about the OLG’s role as title sponsor for the Canadian Triple Crown and discusses the many other initiatives that the OLG helps to fund in order to assist in growing the horse racing industry in Ontario. Tina also talks about the current relationship between the...
Woodbine Trainer Dan Vella / CTHS President Peter Berringer / DRF Harness Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale /
Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine - August 13, 2022 12:00 - 58 minutesJim Lang and Larry Simpson interview Woodbine trainer Dan Vella, who discusses his Queen’s Plate entrant The Minkster and the reason for his uncharacteristic performance in the Plate Trial Stakes last month, and talks about how this horse compares to his past two Queen’s Plate winners; T...