Today, Larry goes one on onewith Hall of Fame Jockey Victor Espinoza, who talks about why he is restarting his riding career at the Saratoga meet this Summer and could it be a permanent move for him. He also discusses how he felt riding a Triple Crown winner in American Pharoah and who was the toughest Jockey to ride against so far in his career,; Woodbine’s, Manager of Racing Content, Alanna Nolan , who discusses the ‘wrap’ of season two for the Woodbine produced ‘Free Rein’series. She also talks about a special segment that they are currently working on which will be released just prior to the King’s Plate. Alanna also mentions the demographic that Woodbine is trying to reach through ‘Free Rein’ and whether we will see a Season 3 in 2026.; The Meadowland’s Marketing Coordinator and TV Host Jessica Otten, who discusses tonight’s Meadowlands Pace and some of the other Stakes events later this evening. Jessica also discusses her roles working at the Meadowlands and talks about the planning in place for the Hambletonian, also at the New Jersey racetrack , which will be held on August 2nd and will include a major celebration for the 100thAnniversary for the Harness Race.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News , Larry talks aboutCanadian Horse of the Year, Patches O’Houlihan and how efforts to save him and to be retired to pasture failed and unfortunately he was humanely euthanized. He also talks about U.S. Apprentice Jockey Bryan Torres, who recently won his fifth race in his career and did it with a special flair and exhibition of riding skills. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’selections for several North American Racetracks,later on in the show and in our ‘Road Trip’ feature, Larry visits the Meadowlands , home tonight to theMeadowlands Pace.

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

● Victor initially talks about why he decided to ride this Summer at Saratoga and if he has a successful meet, would he consider riding on the New York Circuit full time. He also talks about how Trainer Wesley Ward has been so important in his decision to ride in New York and also discusses where his first win took place and the name of the horse. Victor also alks about riding American Pharoah to a Triple Crown win and whether he was the best horse that he ever had a chance to ride and also talks about what Jockey was the toughest to ride against. . You will be surprised by his answer!

● Alanna initially talks about the second season of Woodbine’s ‘Free Rein’ series and also mentions about a special show that will focus on Jockey Emma Jayne Wilson and will be released just before the King’s Plate in August. She also talks about last years ‘ ‘Free Rein’ series and in particular an award winning one and mentions what demographic the series is directed to. Alanna also talks about how the series hopefully will attract a younger generation into horse racing and whether she is the one responsible for producing the regular content. She also mentions what a regular day is like for her at Woodbine and talks about how she originally became part of Woodbine Entertainment and what she expects to be doing on King’s Plate Day.

● Jessica initially talks about what her role at the Meadowlands consists of and she also talks about tonights Meadowlands Pace and also discusses some of the other major stakes races tonight at the Meadowlands. She also mentions why tonight’s Meadowlands Pace is recognized as the biggest party in Harness Racing and also talks about what we can expect at this yearsHambletonian , to be held at the Meadowlands on August 2nd. Jessica also discusses how her roots in Harness Racing began in the state of Michigan and why horsemen in Michigan are so passionate about Horse Racing.

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Jockey Dylan Davis, who talks about what it is like to be part of the family business, the Davis family who are all Jockeys. He also mentions the path he took to becoming a Jockey and what was the best advice his father, Robbie Davis gave him on becoming a full time rider. Dylan also discusses how impressed he was with the Woodbine Turf Course when he had an opportunity to ride some stakes events both last season and just recently; Gunnar Lindberg, who discusses his career as a Jockey and talks about how he felt when he won the Avelino Gomez Award last year , which was made extra special as Avelino had basically mentored him as a young Apprentice Jockey. He also mentions who in his opinion was the toughest Jockey to ride against in his career and discusses his time as a Racing Steward which he eventually morphed into after retiring from race riding.; We also replay the interviiew from last week’s show with Jim Lawson, Woodbine Entertainment’s Executive Chair , who discusses and expands on a press release that was sent out by Woodbine, the City of Toronto and the Ontario Government, recently , that will see a new Metrolinx GO Station built on 684 acresof Woodbine’s property and will anchor one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments and eventually create new revenue streams to support horse racing. Jim also talks about the King’s Plate, the Mohawk Million and the Breeders Crown and how these event nights, including the recently concluded Pepsi North America Cup help to increase ongoing interest in the Woodbine products across North America.;

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News , Larry talks aboutthe recent passing of Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas and his many achievements in both Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse racing. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks, later on in the show and in our ‘Road Trip’ feature, Larry visitsSaratoga , home today to the Belmont Oaks Invitational.

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

● Dylan initially talks about how ‘riding horses’ is certainly the ‘family business’ and how long it took him to become an established rider. He also discusses his first ride and how at times he was unsure if he wanted to be a Jockey and how long it took him to win his first race. He also mentions the greatest advice that his father, former Jockey Robbie Davis gave him when he finally became a rider and talks about the Woodbine Turf Course and how it wasso special to be able to ride on the famed E P Taylor Turf Course. Dylan is also asked to finish the following ‘ If I didn’t become a Thoroughbred Jockey, I would probably be a ? --Tune in for Dylan’s answer, you will probably be very surprised!

● Gunnar initially talks about winning the Avelino Gomez Award last year and why it meant so much to him as Avelino was not only a good friend but sort of a mentor for him when he was starting out. He also discusses how race riding is in the blood with his father anf grandfather and mentions what it was like to ride for the famed Sam Son Farm and in particular their owner Ernie Samuel. Gunnar also talks about how he knew it was time to retire and mentions how he eventually became a Racing Steward and for our new listeners he outlines what a Steward does on the racetrack. He also discusses what his future holds for him and how he will still work on a part-time basis as a Racing Steward.

● This section is a replay of the full interview with Woodbine Executive Chair Jim Lawson from last weeksshow , which outlines a recent announcement that will see a Metrolinx Go Train Station built on the Woodbine property, which will be the centre piece for one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments. He also talks about some of the upcoming stakes events at Woodbine Mohawk Park and of course the King’s Plate at Woodbine.

Today, Larry goes one on one with Jim Lawson, Woodbine Entertainment’s Executive Chair, who discusses in depth what his role entails and whether this is a position that is voted on by the Woodbine Board of Directors. He also expands on a press release that was sent out by Woodbine, the City of Toronto and the Ontario Government, on Thursday, that will see a new Metrolinx GO Station built on 684 acres of Woodbine’s property and will anchor one of Canada’s most ambitious urban developments and eventually create new revenue streams to support horse racing. Jim also talks about the King’s Plate, the Mohawk Million and the Breeders Crown and how these event nights, including the recently concluded Pepsi North America Cup help to increase ongoing interest in the Woodbine products across North America; Rebecca Maker, a former Thoroughbred Trainer who is now making her mark by rehabilitating horses and preparing them to race again, from her farm in Versailles, Kentucky. She also mentions some of the more familiar horses that she has had an opportunity to work on and bring them back to the track to race and mentions if in some cases, whether the problems on some of the horses she works on, the cause is more mental than physical; Thoroughbred Jockey Deshawn Parker talks about how he was injured in an early morning Training accident in April and whether there is any date set when we may see him back in the saddle. Deshawn also talks about how he became a Jockey and dives into who he looked up to in his younger years.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way That Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent health news of Hall of Fame Trainer D Wayne Lukas, which forced him to retire from Training Horses. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks, later on in the show and in our ‘Road Trip’ feature, Larry visits Churchill Downs , home today to the Stephen Foster Stakes.

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

● (10:32) Jim initially talks about his role at Woodbine as Executive Chair and whether the role is one that he has to be voted in by the Board. He also talks about the announcement on Thursday where a new GO Station that will anchor the urban development project situated on 684 acres of land which will take shape over the next 25 years. Jim also discusses how this project will help to create new revenue streams that will support horse racing and its 250-yeare history. Jim is also asked if there is anything that he hasn’t accomplished in his career with Woodbine and also breaks down some of the upcoming feature stakes events at Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park and why these races are great ways to sell the sport of horse racing to new generations.

● (26:32) Rebecca initially talks about how she became involved in rehabilitating Thoroughbreds and whether she believes being a Trainer at first has helped her establiblish her rehabilitation and lay-up business better , as she can discuss equine problems with other Trainers and find the problem that is hindering the horse. She also mentions some of the horses that she has worked on and talks about her Versailles, Kentucky farm and some of the equipment that she uses when treating the horses and sometimes, whether a problem with a horse could be more mental instead of physical. She also talks about how upsetting the demise of horse racing in the State of Michigan is for someone like herself that grew up there and raced at Detroit Racecourse.

● (40:48) Deshawn initially talks about how he was injured in a morning Training accident and how he has been slowly working to get himself back to possibly ride again at a later date. He also talks about his career and some of its highlights and some of the better horses he had an opportunity to ride in his career so far. He also talks about how he became a Jockey and whether he remembers his first ride and initial win, and whether when he broke into the business, if there was another Jockey that acted like a mentor for him at the beginning. He also mentions whether he has a date circled on the calendar, where we may see him back riding.