Today, Larry goes one on onewith former Jockey and Horse Racing Commentator Donna Brothers, who discusses her many roles inhorse racing , including that as a Jockey, advocate for Thoroughbred Aftercare and Sports Analyst and how she eventually became a Horse Racing Commentator for NBC, which would allow her to cover first-hand two Triple Crown winners in American Pharoah and Justify. She also mentions why she became a Jockey and how and why she knew that it was time toeventually retire from race riding.; Harness Driver Mark MacDonald, who talks about his recent driving accident which will have him on the sidelines until early next year. Mark also discusses how and where he became part of the Harness Racing industry and if there is any truth to the rumour that he may be returning to drive regularly at Woodbine Mohawk Parknext year.; Woodbine Jockey Keveh Nicholls, who discusses his Graded stakes win last Saturday at Woodbine with the horse Wicked Django and whether he went into that race with a good feeling that he had a chance to win. He also talks about his journey to becoming a full time Jockey and how it all began for him in Barbados and mentions why Barbados continues to turn out world class riders.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks aboutan Apprentice Jockey that is 37 years old and his journey which now see’s him riding at Del Mar in California. In our newest regular feature,‘Road Trip’, Larry talks about today’s Commonwealth Turf Cup at Churchill 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, later on in the show.

Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps:

● Donna initially discusses her successful riding career and what were some of the reasons why she knew that it was time to retire. She also talks about how she moved into the role as a Sports and Horse Racing Commentator for NBC and how this role allowed her to cover first handthe historic Triple Crown wins by American Pharoah and Justify. She also talks about her book ‘Inside Track, Insider’s Guide to Horse Racing’ and why she wrote the book and who was its intended audience. Donna also discusses her passion for advocating for Thoroughbred Aftercare and the backstretch community and why she believes that it is important to give back to the members of the horse racing community.

● Mark discusses his recent driving accident at Yonkers Raceway in New York and how it has laid him up for several weeks. He also discusses the road that he took in becoming a Harness Driver which led him to eventually win two North America Cups and two O’Brien Awards. Mark also talks about some of the horsemen that helped get him established in the business and says what it is like driving against his brothers , James and Anthony. He also mentions whether the rumour that he may be returning next year to drive full time at Woodbine Mohawk Park is true and why there are several benefits that could make a move advantageous to his career.

● Keveh discusses last Saturday’s Autumn Stakes win at Woodbine with Wicked Django and whether he went into the race with a good feeling, despite being a longshot,and whether the horse had a good chance to win. He also talks about how his career actually started in Barbados and why Barbados is a hotbed for providing quality riders to the Thoroughbed industry and why he believes there are so many good riders coming out of Barbados now. Keveh also discusses the many stops in Western Canadahis career took before settling in at Woodbine and whether he is satisfied with his season this year and if he intends to ride throughout the winter months.

Today, Larry goes one on one with Jockey Trevor McCarthy who after a successful ridng career recently pushed the ‘pause’ button on his career and talks about why he made this decision. Trevor also mentions what some of the signs were that he needed to take a break and discusses how a conversation with Chaplain Jay Hurley at Colonial Downs helped him make the decision that the time was right to quit life as a Jockey for the time being.; Peter Physick-Sheard , from the Department of Population Medicine at the University of Guelph, who talks about this years Equine Industry Symposium that will be held online this coming Tuesday and Wednesday and how listeners can register and become part of this regular event. Peter also talks about some of the Symposium’s content and where did the idea of hosting a Symposium for the Equine Industry stem from.; Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Bob McClure who discusses the 2024 season which he had a late start to because of a non horse racing injury. Bob also talks about Sylvia Hanover and the year that she has had on the track and mentions whether he considers her the best horse that he has ever driven. Bob also mentions who he believes is the toughest driver to drive against out on the track.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about a stalled Starting Gate incident in England that could have been a major disaster , if not for the quick thinking of some of the racetrack staff. In our newest regular feature,‘Road Trip’, Larry talks about today’s Central Park Stakes 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, later on in the show.

Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps:

● Trevor initially discusses the recent article by Thoroughbred writer Natalie Voss , that reported that he was pushing the ‘pause’ button on his riding career and what were some of the reasons behind him making this decision. He also mentions whether his family, who are heavily involved in Thoroughbred racing were supportive of his decision

and talks about how a meeting at Colonial Downs with Chaplain Jay Hurley was a sign to back away from racing for the time being. Trevor also discusses how physically and mentally it was becoming difficult to ride effectively and whether after making the decision to ‘pause’ has put him in a good place now. Trevor also mentions what he would tell a young Jockey if they were going through the same issues that he has been fighting.

● Peter discusses the 2024 Equine Industry Symposium that will be held this Tuesday and Wednesday at the University of Guelph in an Online format. He also mentions who he believes will benefit the most from participating in the Symposium and how listeners can register to take part. Peter also talks about the Equine Code of Practice that has been recently updated and why it will be an important piece to this years Equine Industry Symposium and talks about some of the presenters and important topics at this years event next week. He also mentions how much the Equine Industry Symposium has grown and the fact that the first one was held in 2016 and that it has continued to grow in popularity ever since.

● Bob discusses his season to date driving at Woodbine Mohawk Park and whether he is satified with the results considering he missed part of the year because of a non horse racing incident. He also mentions how he found good success racing in the US this year in several major stakes events and talks about Sylvia Hanover and the year that she has had, including a third place finish in the Breeders Crown last month. Bob also discusses whether he considers Sylvia Hanover the best horse that he ever drove and talks about how it all began for him as a Driver at Western Fair Raceway.Bob also mentions if there is a different driving style needed when going from a ½ mile track to a track the size of Woodbine Mohawk Park and discusses if he hadn’t become a a Harness Driver what does he think he would be working at. He also mentions who he believes is the toughest Driver to drive against.

Today, Larry goes one on one with Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard, who talks about last Saturday’s win with Moira , in the $2 Million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf Stakes at Del Mar and how two days later he was watching Moira being sold at a Kentucky horse sale. Kevin also discusses why he has had tremendous luck racing Fillies and Mares and also mentions two horses that will be racing at Woodbine on Saturday and how they have been training up to todays race. Kevin also discusses when he set out to be a Trainer, did he ever imagine that he would have trained horses that to date have earned over $43 Million in purses in his career.; Standardbred Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale, who discusses what he believes were some of the racing highlights at Woodbine Mohawk Park this season and whether he had his own highlight race that he could single out. Garnet also discusses some of his handicapping techniques and angles that he uses when handicapping the races at Woodbine Mohawk Park and also what the recent announcement that the Breeders Crown will be hosted again next year at Woodbine Mohawk Park means to Canadian Harness Racing. Garnet also handicaps some races at Woodbine Mohawk Park for tonights card.; Woodbine Trainer Lorne Richards joins the show for the first time and talks about his horse Dresden Row, who is one of the favorites in the Autumn Stakes at Woodbine this afternoon and why he believes that the horse’s form has improved so much over the past few races. He also mentions whether he believes a win today by Dresden Row , could solidify a Sovereign Award for Three-Year-Old Colt of the year and also talks about how he was originally introduced to the horse racing world in Vancouver and why he eventually settled at Woodbine.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about last weeks victory by Sierra Leone in the $7 Million Breeders’ Cup Classic and also the sudden passing of horseman John Attfield. In our newest regular feature,‘Road Trip’, Larry talks about today’s Grade 3 $300,000 River City Stakes at Churchill 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, later on in the show.

Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps:

● Kevin initially discusses last Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf Stakes at Del Mar and in particular the victory by his Moira and whether he felt confident before the race. Kevin also talks about what it felt like to see Moira go through the Sales Ring 48 hours later and why he has continued to have success training Fillies and Mare and discusses two of his horses Caitlinhergrtness and Fashionably Fab, who will be racing today in the Grade 3 Maple Leaf Stakes at Woodbine. Kevin also reflects back to when he started training, did he ever think at the time that he would have trained the winners of over $43 Million in purses , with over $5.6 Million of that total from this year alone. He also mentions whether he believes Moira is the greatest horse that he has trained to date and if there is a possibility that she may race again.

● Garnet discusses the 2024 racing season at Woodbine Mohawk Park and mentions some of the races that he believes could be considered highlight races of the year so far. He also discusses the Breeders Crown races from two weeks ago and some of the better on-track performances and also mentions why the recent announcement that the Breeders Crown will be coming back to Woodbine Mohawk Park is good news for Canadian Harness Racing. Garnet also describes how he would handicap a Harness Race and shares some handicapping angles that he utilizes when handicapping both Standardbred and Thoroughbred racing. Garnet also mentions where the interest in Harness Racing began for him and then reviews tonight’s Woodbine Mohawk Park race card and gives out a couple of ‘picks’ for tonights races. Garnet also discusses a recent successful venture that he had in fractional ownership over the Summer.

● Lorne discusses his horse Dresden Row and why he believes that the horses ‘form’ has improved so much recently at Woodbine. He also talks about todays Autumn Stakes at Woodbine and how Dresden Row has trained up to todays race and whether he believes a victory in the stakes event, would be good enough for the horse to be considered in the running for the Sovereign Award for Three-Year-Old Colt of the Year. Lorne also talks about how his first venture in horse racing began in Vancouver and why he eventually moved and set up shop at Woodbine and mentionssome of the top race horses that he has been fortunate to train in his career