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They’re at the post…..and so are we. Have you always wanted to learn more about the world of horse racing? Join Ann Rohmer and Larry Simpson. From Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park to races across the Province, the United States and around the world, Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine will take you track-side. Brought to you by Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park. Exclusive to 105.9 The Region.
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Larry 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 Tra…
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Larry 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 disc…
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Ann 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 als…
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Ann 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 wha…
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Ann 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 r…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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…
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Ann 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 ha…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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 Woodbi…
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Ann 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 growin…
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Ann 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 convinc…
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Ann 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 o…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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 aire…
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Ann 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 …
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It 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…
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Ann 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 a…
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Ann 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 mention…
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Ann 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 so…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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 raci…
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Today, 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 w…
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Today, 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 We…
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Ann 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 ment…
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Ann 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 thre…
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Ann 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…
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Ann 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 callin…
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Ann 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 par…
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Ann 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 hap…
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Ann 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 …
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This 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. Michae…
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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…
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In 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 abou…
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Ann 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 a…
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Ann 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 impr…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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…
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Ann 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 Fa…
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Ann 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 stak…
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Ann 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 d…
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Ann 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…
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Ann 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…
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Ann 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 importa…
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Ann 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 lea…
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Ann 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 prog…
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Ann 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 discu…
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Ann 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 …
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Ann 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 race…
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Ann and Larry interview media celebrity and co-host of ‘The Social’ Melissa Grelo, who discusses her love for horses and why she has been so passionate since she was a young child. Melissa also discusses balancing her media career with the family business of horses and how she has been involved with horses her entire life and why horses have always…
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