Down The Stretch Podcast

In this jam-packed podcast, host Peter Gross actually has calls of Canadian horse races. Woodbine CEO informs what racing will look like when Mohawk’s standardbreds kick back in on June 5 and the thoroughbreds go on June 6. Australian horse racing expert Ric Chapman explains why we should consider ‘fixed odds’ wagering. Ryan Clements talks about his creation, Catch Driver, a phone app that puts yo...

In this episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast, Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson explains what Historical Horse Racing is. We play for you the spine-tingling Kentucky Turtle Derby and quarter horse racing caller Frank Ferrari reveals how he’s spending his down time. Emma-Jayne Wilson’s agent Mike Luider reveals how he has stayed with the same jockey for over 16 years and what new rider he is planning to i...

In this episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast, Jennifer Morrison expands on the history of quarter horse racing in Ontario and former NHL star Eddie Olczyk talks about cancer, fighting Bob Probert and some of the huge scores he's pulled off betting on the horses. Anthony MacDonald of thestable.ca explains why having well-known hockey players investing in harness horses helps promote the sport. W...

Episode 15 of the Down The Stretch Podcast proves you can still have fun in the midst of a raging pandemic. Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson demonstrates his lighter side answering silly questions from Peter Gross. There's two wonderful interviews with jockeys; Mickey Walls ruled Woodbine in the '90s and Ed Walton, even though he's almost 6 feet tall and 56 years old, is planning to ride quarter horses thi...

All kinds of exciting stuff in this episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast. Two wins in two days on the grass by Roger Attfield at Gulfstream. A $35,000 Pick 6 score ...that wasn’t at Remington. We talk with trainers Chantelle Bourgeois and Kevin Attard and find out from Jason Portuondo, Kenny Middleton, Dan Loiselle, Jim McKenny, Mike Romeo, Jennifer Morrison, Bill O’Donnell, Tommy Massis, Garne...

This episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast includes Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson, HBPA President Sue Leslie, incoming Hall of Fame driver Paul MacDonell, Toronto Sun racing writer Steve Buffery, Canadian jockey Chantal Sutherland and former NHL Goalie Gary 'Suitcase' Smith and some of his wild horse betting stories. Peter Gross asks listeners to send him stories about their 'life changing' horses and...

The 12th episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast covers a lot of ground. Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson reveals that no backstretch worker has yet tested positive as he assesses the status of racing in Ontario and, specifically, the Queen's Plate. Peter Gross interviews David Onley, whose experience with the poliovirus in 1953 sheds perspective on the crisis today. Also the CEO of Fonner Park in Nebraska...

In this Down The Stretch Podcast, Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson updates the status of horse racing in Ontario, multiple award-winning journalist Dave Briggs comments on the big crisis and who he believes should be Horse of the Year. Peter Gross asks avid horseplayers how they're filling their spare time and there's some stretch calls from Canadians winning at Gulfstream.

The 10th Down The Stretch Podcast was produced completely on an I-phone. Peter Gross finds out from legendary harness driver Bill O’Donnell how the standardbred industry is dealing with the present crisis. Peter walks O’Donnell through some of the great moments of the Magic Man’s career. Also, jockey Gary Boulanger, a Queen’s Plate champion, talks about the horrible accident that nearly killed him...

The 9th episode of the Down The Stretch Podcast was all about trainers. Bonnie Eshelman, Bob Tiller, Santino Di Paola, Michelle Woodley and Carmen Auciello revealed how they prepare their horses to be at their best. Each of these guests weighed in on the indictments of trainers Jason Servis and Jorge Navarro. We ran the winning debut race of Golden Ami, trained by Hall of Famer Josie Caroll and th...

It's a Down The Stretch podcast jammed with race calls as Peter asks his guests Angus Buntain and Ric Chapman to identify their alltime great horses and great races. Harness luminaries David Briggs and Ken Middleton submitted their most thrilling harness racing moments. This podcast has set a record for most race calls in a 40 minute span.

Peter Gross assembles 175 years of horse playing experience to pass on to the listener. When Jennifer Morrison, Jason Portuondo and Garnet Barnsdale spill their guts about how to cash at the track, the info provided is pure gold.

In this episode of the Down the Stretch podcast experts from standardbred, thoroughbred and quarter horse sectors talk about how to invest in a racehorse and what your best move is depending on the size of your budget. Host Peter Gross has two amazing stories of horse ownership.

On this show, co-host Erika Smilovsky talks about winning races at Ajax Downs, Woodbine and Fort Erie in an episode whose theme is jockeys and drivers.

Legendary race caller Dan Loiselle co-hosts with Peter Gross and they discuss the challenges and skills of horse race announcing.

Four aging horseplayers tell amazing gambling stories and define what it means to bet on a horse race.

Four passionate teenagers tell us why they love horse racing.

Peter Gross shares what you need to know about horse racing in Ontario.

Peter Gross explains why you should subscribe to the Down the Stretch podcast.