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Hi Everyone, Welcome to my podcast where I talk about all things motorbikes. From what I ride, Where I go, good roads to travel on, Bike opinions, Good places to buy motorcycle clothing, Motorcycle Cafes and events and anything else I can think of that will be useful for a listener who loves bikes to know. Thanks for listening and please make sure to add the podcast to your lists so you dont miss out on any episodes Much Love Tony Pony xx
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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 Tony Bitonti, Director Media Relations at Ontario Lottery and Gaming, who discusses in depth the popular recent release of the docuseries ‘Ontario Racing Unfiltered,’ an initiative that was produced through a partnership between OLG and Ontario Racing. Tony explains why the produced docuseries is billed as ‘Horse Racing …
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Larry and Ann are joined by Brian Skirka, Monmouth Park’s Marketing Manager, who discusses todays $ 1 Million Haskell Stakes for three-year-old's and who he believes are some of the logical contenders to win the race. He also discusses the track itself and why it is doing a good job in attracting new fans and how he became part of Monmouth Park and…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Rachel Ryan, Director of Marketing and Event Operations for the Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment, who discusses tonight’s stakes filled card and in particular the running of the $650,000 Meadowlands Pace for three-year-old colts and geldings. She also discusses the other signature race for the Meadowlands, the Hamble…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Ellen Downey, CEO and Creator of Tuff Therapeutic Riding Foundation, who discusses the mandate for the Foundation and why she set up the program initially. She also discusses how some of the horses that she uses for the therapy are former horses with the RCMP’s Musical Ride and talks about how ‘Tuff’ is partially funded …
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson, who discusses her quest to eclipse Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone’s record for the all-time purse earnings by a female jockey and how far she is from breaking the record. Emma-Jayne also discusses whether she has spoken to Julie Krone recently, since she found out how close she was to …
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Hi Everyone, This week I have been out and finally test rode the Royal Enfield Super Meteor 650. This bike has been on my radar since it's release so I was pleased when I finally got a ride. Listen now to find out my opinion on this bike and what I like and dislike Thanks For Listening Tony xxxBy Tony Pony
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Entertainment’s Monte McNaughton, who discusses Woodbine’s new initiative ‘Helmets to Hardhats Canada’ that will be recognized as the official Building Trades Liaison of the 165th Running of the King’s Plate. Monte also talks about how he has settled into his role as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations …
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Hi All, This week I am talking about my recent visit to Kawasaki Bournemouth to test ride the Vulcan s 650 which I have always been a fan of. I have been considering going down to a small cruiser so I am out test riding them to find one I may want to buy. Listen now for my review on this bike. Next week I shall give my verdict on the Royal Enfield …
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Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Jody Jamieson, who discusses tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup, and particularly his horse Captains Quarters, who was a winner of one of the eliminations for the race last Saturday. He also discusses his career and first win and what he wanted as a career instead of a Harness Driver. Woodbine’s Manager, Ra…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair Andrew Gaughan, who discusses his role as Independent Chair which he has held since November 2022 and whether the job is what he expected when he signed on, or whether there have been any surprises. He also talks about the assistance he has received from his predecessor John Hayes and a…
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Larry and Ann are joined by the newest member of the Woodbine Jockey Colony, Soufiane Saadi, who arrives fresh from winning the 2024 Grade 1 Bahrain Gold Cup and discusses why he made the move to Woodbine and whether riding here where the horses race counterclockwise is a concern for him. He also talks about some of the places that he has ridden at…
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Hi Everyone, Welcome to my new podcast which is completely based on my love for motorcycles. I am a complete petrol head and cant get enough when it comes to bikes or cars. Its something I have always been obsessed with so I thought id do a podcast sharing why, what I know and where I have been or going. Each episode will be different and could be …
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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Executive Chair Jim Lawson, who discusses the planned ‘International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities Global Summit on Equine Safety and Equine Welfare,’ which will be hosted by Woodbine Entertainment from June 12th until the 14th. Jim also discusses the importance of having such a conference that promotes…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Trainer Kenny McPeek, who recently won the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby on the same weekend and who talks about his horse Mystik Dan, who won the Kentucky Derby two weeks ago and is favored today to win the Preakness Stakes. Kenny also discusses in quite detail the path to becoming a Trainer and his various career ch…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Trainer Mark Casse, who recently won his 16th Sovereign Award for leading Trainer in Canada, and he discusses what it means to be recognized with this award and what he attributes its success to. He also discusses his two racing companies, one in Canada and the other in the United States and how his wife Tina plays a sig…
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Larry and Ann are joined by Rocket Ship Racing’s Brook Smith, who is also part owner of Sierra Leone, and he discusses todays Kentucky Derby and how he became part of the ownership group behind the horse. He also discusses the Backside Learning Center at Churchill Downs and mentions how he became so involved in the horse racing industry initially. …
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Larry 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 Woodbi…
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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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