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.