Today, Larry goes one on onewith Monmouth Park’s Marketing Manager Brian Skirka who breaks down the $1 Million Haskell Stakes and the Grade ll United Nations Stakes. today He also discusses where Monmouth Park is located and what is the demographic of the track’s bettors He also makes some suggestions on how horse racing in general can attract the younger person and how he eventually ended up at Monmouth as Marketing Manager.; Hall of Fame Jockey, John Velazquez, who talks about if there is anything that he has,notaccomplished in his Hall of Fame career and also talks about his role with the Jockey’s Guild and the important role that the Guild plays in Thoroughbred racing. Johnny also talks about his mount in today’s Haskell at Monmouth and the two horses that he is riding tomorrow at Woodbine, in the two stakes races, the Plate Trial and the Woodbine Oaks.; Woodbine Jockey Ryan Munger, who discusses his riding career which has taken him all around the world. He also talks about why he decided to move to Woodbine in 2023 and what influence his Agent has had on his career. Ryan also discusses tomorrow’s Canadian Stakes at Woodbine and in particular the horse that he will be riding, the South African bred GIMME A NOTHER, a horse that he actually raced against when riding in South Africa.

In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News , Larry talks abouthow Japanese race fans had an opportunity to watch a white filly streak to the finish in a two-year-old race, the very same race that her sister won five years ago.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 Monmouth Park and home today to the $1Million Haskell Stakes. In a new feature, ‘The Performance of the Week’, Larry discusses the week that Woodbine Mohawk Park Driver Bob McClure had,that contributed to this weeks recognition.

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

● Brian initially talks about today’s Haskell Stakes and whether heavy race favorite Jounalism may be vulnerable in todays race. He and Larry also talk about BurnhamSquare and whether his last race in the Matt Winn at Churchill Downs , may have been the perfect prep race for today’s Haskell. He also talks about the United Nations Stakes and who he likes and also discusses the location of Monmouth Park and what is the track’s demographic. He also talks about how racetracks in general need to attract a younger demographic and gives some suggestions on how this can be accomplished. Brian also discusses how he became so interested in horse racinginitially.

● John initially talks about how he decided to become a Jockey and how it all started at Jockey School in Puerto Rico. He also discusses his first ride and his first win and then talks about who he thought was the best horse that he had a chance to ride and why. He also talks about his role with the Jockey’s Guild and why the Guild is so important to Thoroughbred racing and mentions his mount in today’s Haskell , Bracket Buster and also his two mounts at Woodbine tomorrow, Scorching in the Plate Trial and No Time in the Woodbine Oaks John also talks about how he prepares himself for the out of town rides.

● Ryan initially talks about the path to becoming a rider at Woodbine in 2023 and whether he set any goals for himself back then. He also mentions whether having two Turf Courses was one of the reasons why he settled at Woodbine and whether it was a difficult decision moving to Canada. He also discusses the Woodbine Jockey Colony and whether there are any riders that he considers himself to be close to and also talks about his Agent Mike Luiderand the important role that he has played representing him at Woodbine. Ryan also discusees a horse by the name of GIMME A NOTHER, who is a starter in the Canadian Stakes at Woodbine and how he actually raced againstthis horse when he was riding in South Africa. Ryan also discusses a horse by the name of Dresden Row and whether this horse is the best that he has had an opportunity to ride so far at Woodbine.

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.