Best Rachel Macdonald Podcasts (2024)

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Rachel Ryan, Director of Marketing and Event Operations for the Meadowlands Racing and Entertainment / Woodbine’s Director of Broadcast, Rob Platts / Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver James Macdonald 58:12

4h ago58:12

58:12

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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Commercial Matters | Lucy Yates & Jamie Addison-Scott 18:21

5d ago18:21

18:21

The latest edition of Galbraith Podcasts brings a sit down with Jamie Addison-Scott and Lucy Yates of the Galbraith Commercial team. The panel's discussion includes their very different routes into the industry, what advice they have for those starting out their career and what challenges exist in 2024! Make sure to subscribe to Galbraith Podcasts …

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Ellen Downey, CEO and Creator of Tuff Therapeutic Riding Foundation / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Steve Flint / Woodbine Clocker and Oddsmaker Ernie Perri 59:54

7d ago59:54

59:54

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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Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson / Woodbine Mohawk Park, Driver Louis Philippe Roy / Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway’s Marketing Manager 59:55

14d ago59:55

59:55

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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Woodbine Entertainment’s Monte McNaughton / Woodbine Apprentice Jockeys Pietro Moran & Austin Adams 59:55

21d ago59:55

59:55

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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Harness Driver Jody Jamieson / Woodbine’s Manager, Racing and Brand Content Alanna Nolan / Robert Reid Jr. 56:01

28d ago56:01

56:01

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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Talking Natural Capital | Project Development & RHS 18:35

1M ago18:35

18:35

Eleanor Harris returns to the podcast for a chat with Richard Higgins and Ian Hope. The panel discuss thebusy project development taking place and what are some of the benefits for people investing. They look ahead to next week’s RHS and some of the conversations that will be had on the Galbraith stand.Follow Galbraith on social media so you're alw…

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Ontario Racing’s Independent Chair Andrew Gaughan / NYRA’s Director of Communication’s Keith McCalmont / Lynne O’Brien, Executive Director of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre 59:57

1M ago59:57

59:57

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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Bad Fish and Good Farts (pilot episode of our brand new podcast, Open Up and Say HA!) 30:13

1M ago30:13

30:13

Send us a Text Message. It's the very first episode of our brand new podcast, Open Up and Say HA!: Stories from Underneath the Paper Gown. Have you ever had a bizarre encounter with a medical practitioner? An ER visit gone awry? A weird thing you found on your foot that turned out to be a rare species of parasitic insect? Welcome to Open Up and Say…

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Woodbine Jockey Colony's, Soufiane Saadi / Retired Woodbine Jockey and now Racing Steward Gunnar Lindberg / Hanover Raceway’s General Manager Scott Price 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

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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Woodbine Executive Chair Jim Lawson / Grand River Raceway’s new Raceway Manager Jenna MacDonell / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Steve Attard 59:51

2M ago59:51

59:51

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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Trainer Kenny McPeek / Woodbine’s Senior Manager Communications, Mark McKelvie / Truro Raceway’s General Manager Steve Fitzsimmons 59:45

2M ago59:45

59:45

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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Series 5, Episode 9: Dr Ros Gray 27:31

2M ago27:31

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Ros is Reader in Fine Art, Critical Studies and Programme Director of the MA Art & Ecology. Her research and teaching often involves collaborations with artists, scientists and activists, addressing ecological emergency with an emphasis on climate justice. In her spare time, she likes to mend and grow things. In 2023 she founded the Darn It! darnin…

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Trainer Mark Casse / Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Sofia Vives / Woodbine’s Assistant Clerk of Scales Dino Luciani 59:43

2M ago59:43

59:43

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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Series 5, Episode 8: Matilya Njau, Horticulturalist 26:00

2M ago26:00

26:00

I’m a gardener by trade and have spent most of my waking moments in the last 8 years, tending to and communing with plants. At the heart of my practice is helping people reconnect with their immediate surroundings, creating green spaces in difficult places and using gardening as a vessel to connect with self, ancestors and other human and non-human…

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Rural Matters | Cammy Wilson & Carol McLaren 45:33

2M ago45:33

45:33

Listen to another fantastic Rural Matters discussion as Galbraith Rural agents, Alistair Christie and Mike Halliday are joined by Carol McLaren, CEO of RSABI and Cammy Wilson, star of The Sheep Game and Fed By Farmers podcast. The panel discuss the challenges that are facing farmers and those in the agricultural industry in what has been a tough st…

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Rocket Ship Racing’s Brook Smith / Woodbine, CEO Michael Copeland / Ajax Down’s General Manager Emilio Trotta 59:33

2M ago59:33

59:33

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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Series 5, Episode 7: Dr Georgia Bowers 33:58

3M ago33:58

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Dr Georgia Bowers is a leading Creative Ageing practitioner, academic and pro-ageing activist. Her work explores how theatre making with older adults can tackle ageism and takes place in care homes, hospitals, sheltered housing accommodation, day centres and via online video platforms. Georgia has worked for arts organisations such as Royal Opera H…

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Kelly Tyson, Woodbine’s Director Marketing, Events and Experience / Track Announcer Robert Geller / Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame’s Managing Director Linda Rainey 59:58

3M ago59:58

59:58

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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Series 5, Episode 6: Anna Matthams 27:47

3M ago27:47

27:47

In my role of Arts Manager for Lewisham and Greenwich NHS Trust I am responsible for delivering an arts programme to support the health and wellbeing of our patients, staff and visitors. Our projects encompass all art forms, using music, dance, creative drawing, and arts and crafts to provide individuals with the means for creative expression and t…

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Thoroughbred Owner Harry Veruchi / Isabel Savransky - Ontario Tech University / Woodbine Mohawk Park Handicapper Garnet Barnsdale 58:36

3M ago58:36

58:36

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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Series 5, Episode 5: Gaynor Tutani 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

Gaynor Tutani (Art Adlib) is a curator, producer and writer who merges her various arts, culture, community and educational passions to produce exhibitions, events and commentaries on art and curating. Her speciality is in Public Programming – of which she extends as part of her practice as the Creative Programing Officer at Museum of the Home. She…

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Rural Matters | Groundswell With Paul Cherry 42:29

3M ago42:29

42:29

On the latest episode of Galbraith Podcasts, Matt is joined by David Hurst and Tom Warde-Aldam of the Rural team and Paul Cherry. Paul is a farmer in North Hertfordshire and along with his family run the annualGroundswell event, which is our main topic of conversation. The panel dip into the origins of the event, which takes place on Wednesday 26th…

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Keeneland’s Vice President of Equine Safety - Dr. Stuart Brown / Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard / Retired Woodbine Jockey Gary Boulanger 59:55

3M ago59:55

59:55

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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Series 5, Episode 4: Dr Megan Vine 31:20

3M ago31:20

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Following a Masters in Applied Theatre at Goldsmiths, Megan completed her PhD in Psychology at the University of Limerick in 2023 and received an Irish Research Council scholarship for her research: "Community Solidarity Initiatives as Spaces for Connection, Resistance and Change". This project investigated how people living in Direct Provision and…

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Keeneland’s Track Announcer Kurt Becker / The New York Racing Association’s Director, Communications - Keith McCalmont / Thoroughbred Trainer Kelsey Danner 56:44

3M ago56:44

56:44

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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Series 5, Episode 3: Arji Manuelpillai 28:05

3M ago28:05

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Arji Manuelpillai is a poet, performer and creative facilitator based in London. He was the Jerwood/Arvon Mentee mentored by Hannah Lowe. Arji’s debut pamphlet ‘Mutton Rolls' was published with Out-Spoken Press in 2020 and his newest book ‘Improvised Explosive Device’ was released in the Autumn of 2022 with Penned in the Margins. This highly acclai…

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Gulfstream Park’s Handicapper Brian Nadeau / Rideau Carleton Raceway’s New Track Announcer Melissa Keith / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Mike De Paulo 59:48

4M ago59:48

59:48

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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Series 5, Episode 2: Merel Van Der Knoop 27:32

4M ago27:32

27:32

Merel works as a freelance accompanist and vocal coach besides teaching singing and piano. She is choir leader of the Long Covid Choir and the Long Covid Kids Choir. Merel also works as a Supporting Artist for feature tv/film, such as The Crown. In her free time she takes Art Classes with Lucy Freud. Merel fell ill with Covid in 2021 and has been l…

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Turfway Park’s Racing Analyst and Handicapper Kaitlin Free / Woodbine Trainer Nigel Burke / Tony O’Sullivan, Woodbine Mohawk Park Racing Secretary 58:46

4M ago58:46

58:46

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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Series 5, Episode 1: Amie Taylor 26:08

4M ago26:08

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Amie is a writer, theatre maker, musical theatre teacher and the Director for Fun Palaces. A Fun Palace is a free event made by local people for their own community. At Fun Palaces people come together to share their skills, passions and interests, and to show the world just how brilliant and packed full of genius their community is. Anyone can mak…

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Life in the Pause with Monique Cupid and Dixie Lincoln-Nichols 1:05:14

4M ago1:05:14

1:05:14

Send us a Text Message. Monique Cupid and Dixie Lincoln-Nichols are menopausal women who met up during the pandemic to talk about work for a project. Without fail, at every weekly meeting, the conversation drifted to menopause, the symptoms each of them was experiencing, and the frustrations they felt about the lack of support, resources, equity, a…

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Thoroughbred Trainer Robertino Diodoro / Chiefswood Stable’s General Manager Robert Landry / Mike Langlois, Co-Owner of 2023 King’s Plate Winner Paramount Prince 59:21

4M ago59:21

59:21

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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Tampa Bay Downs Racing Analyst Luis Ocasio / Woodbine Trainer Michelle Love / Woodbine’s Senior Communication’s Manager , Mark McKelvie 59:33

4M ago59:33

59:33

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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The Ambassador of Fun with Robin Gelfenbien 1:00:27

4M ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Send us a Text Message. Lately, as we have gotten older and our preferences have changed, we have been wondering, "What is fun?" Robin Gelfenbien, the self-proclaimed Ambassador of Fun, is the perfect person to answer that question. Right out of college, Robin was chosen out of thousands of people to drive the Oscar Meyer Wienermobile, and her expe…

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Property Matters | The North-East Market 38:56

4M ago38:56

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Property Matters returns with Hannah Christiansen and Hilary Murray of the Aberdeen team joining Matt for an insightful discussion about the North-East market. They discuss their experiences of working in the area, tips for sellers coming to the market and how recent trends have seen buyers coming from the South of England. There was also time to s…

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Gulfstream Park’s Racing Analyst Brian Nadeau / Woodbine Trainer Patrick Dixon / Paul Court, the Creator of Stable Hub 59:58

5M ago59:58

59:58

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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Oaklawn Park’s Racing Analyst Nancy Holthus / Woodbine Jockey David Moran / LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society’s Farm Manager - Lauren Millet 59:51

5M ago59:51

59:51

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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Age Out Loud with Katie Fogarty 44:18

5M ago44:18

44:18

Send us a Text Message. Katie Fogarty will make you feel like turning 50 is the best thing that could ever happen to you. She is the host of A Certain Age, an age-positive podcast that helps you live your best evolving midlife—loud and proud. She is also the creator of the Age Out Loud movement, a platform which aims to spotlight as many stories of…

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Fair Grounds Track Handicapper Joe Kristufek / Former Woodbine Jockey Isabelle Wenc / Woodbine’s Senior Manager, Simulcast and HPI Services Klaus Ebner 59:42

5M ago59:42

59:42

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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Tampa Bay Downs Handicapper Ren Carothers / RCMP Sergeant Major Scott Williamson / Woodbine Mohawk Park Announcer Ken Middleton 59:57

5M ago59:57

59:57

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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Life's Tough. Laugh More. with Kambri Crews 1:01:59

5M ago1:01:59

1:01:59

Send us a Text Message. How does a child of deaf adults who grew up in a tin shed with no running water or electricity witness her father commit a violent crime and then grow up to be the joyful owner of a comedy venue? Kambri Crews will tell you how! Author of the acclaimed New York Times best selling book Burn Down the Ground and sole owner and o…

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Woodbine Apprentice Jockey Fraser Aebly / Former Woodbine Jockey Sheena Ryan / Standardbred Driver Bob McClure 59:44

5M ago59:44

59:44

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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Gulfstream Park’s Track Handicapper - Brian Nadeau / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Ted Holder / Standardbred Trainer Brett MacDonald 59:36

6M ago59:36

59:36

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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Woodbine Trainer Katerina Vassilieva / Standardbred Trainer Desiree Jones / Woodbine Mohawk Park‘s Editor of the ‘Horseplayer’s Journal’ - Robert Reid Jr. 59:18

6M ago59:18

59:18

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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Woodbine’s Director of Broadcasting Rob Platts / Rideau Carleton Raceway Announcer and Standardbred Trainer John MacMillan / Bob Broadstock, President of the Ontario-based Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario ... 59:58

6M ago59:58

59:58

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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The Meadowlands COO and General Manager - Jason Settlemoir / Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Harold Ladouceur / James Macdonald, Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Leading Driver 59:56

6M ago59:56

59:56

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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Rural Matters | Edinburgh Rugby Christmas Special 26:32

7M ago26:32

26:32

The Galbraith Podcasts Christmas Special is now here and it's a cracker. We sit down with Edinburgh Rugby stars, WP Nel and Patrick Harrison for a chat on the season so far and the upcoming 1872 Cup double-header with Glasgow Warriors. The duo discuss growing up in an agricultural and farming background with WP back in South Africa and Patrick clos…

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ENCORE: Twice a Week Until Death Do You Part with Dr. Rachel Rubin 1:04:36

7M ago1:04:36

1:04:36

Send us a Text Message. We chose this episode with Dr. Rachel Rubin as our final encore of the year because she is the person who has given us the most practical, valuable, and easily shareable information to help women with their genitourinary functions as they age. Dr. Rubin is a board-certified urologist and sexual medicine specialist who droppe…

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Energy Matters with Rachel Russell and Richard Higgins 29:08

7M ago29:08

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Matt is joined by Rachel Russell and Richard Higgins, Partners within the Galbraith Energy and Commercial divisions respectively for the first episode of Energy Matters. The duo discuss their careers in the industry, what the key topics of conversation are within their field and what the key 2023 takeaways have been as we head into the new year. Ma…

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