Ponies 24/7 The Radio Magazine

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Marvin Katz , who joins the show for the first time after being named the recipient of the prestigious Cam Fella Award , which recognizes individuals whose recent contributions have had a significant impact on Canadian harness racing. Marvin is honored for his visionary leadership and long-standing commitment to the sport through the Breeders Crown Charity Challen...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Brian Nadeau , who makes his annual January visit to the program as Gulfstream Park’s Championship Meet continues to gain momentum. Brian previews today’s Gulfstream card, breaks down the early stakes schedule, and highlights major dates on the calendar including Pegasus World Cup Day on January twenty-fourth and the Florida Derby on March twenty-eighth. He explai...

Today on Ponies 24-7 The Radio Magazine, Larry Simpson previews a packed Saturday broadcast with Cameron Wilkinson, as he fills in for Drew Behm. First, Churchill Downs’ Kevin Kerstein joins the show for the first time to break down Turfway Park’s Synthetic Championships , featuring four $250,000 stakes races loaded with Canadian talent including Caitlinhergrtness , Queen’s Command , Dresden Row ,...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Keith McCalmont , NYRA’s Director of Communications. With six stakes races at Aqueduct today, including the five hundred thousand dollar Cigar Mile and the two hundred thousand dollar Remsen Stakes for two-year-olds, Keith previews an action-packed afternoon. He breaks down the major storylines surrounding the Remsen, including the intriguing matchup between the D...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Jamie Dykstra , Woodbine’s Vice President of Communications and Coordination. With the Thoroughbred meet winding down, Jamie breaks down the highlights of the 2025 racing seasons at both Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park and reflects on some of the year’s most memorable races. He also discusses the newly launched Woodbine Cares Horsepower Fund , a grant program de...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with former jockey Trevor McCarthy , who joins us for the first time this year. Trevor recorded more than one thousand eight hundred wins and over seventy six million dollars in purse earnings before stepping away from riding last season. He explains the signs that led him to pause a highly successful career, the physical and mental exhaustion he experienced, and how a...

 Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Chelsey Stone Stewart, who joins the show for the first time after recently being named CEO of Resolute Racing, a Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation based in Midway, Kentucky. Chelsey discusses Resolute’s mission to develop top-level racehorses while providing care and second chances for Thoroughbreds transitioning out of racing. She shares the story of A...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with jockey Katie Davis , who joins the show from Aqueduct after announcing earlier this week that she will move her tack to Gulfstream Park for the Championship Meet. Katie reflects on her experience riding in the Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup at Royal Ascot, where she competed against jockeys from ten countries. She also talks about her global riding career, her deep f...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Brook Smith , President of Rocket Ship Racing and part of the ownership group behind Sierra Leone , who competes this afternoon in the $7 million Grade 1 Breeders’ Cup Classic at Del Mar. Brook joins us live from California to discuss Sierra Leone’s preparation leading into the Classic, his outlook on the highly anticipated rematch with Fierceness , and how the ho...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with John Campbell , President and CEO of the Hambletonian Society, as Woodbine Mohawk Park hosts the Breeders Crown Finals for both three-year-olds and open divisions. A double Hall of Famer and one of the most accomplished drivers in harness racing history, John shares what fans can expect from tonight’s Breeders Crown action, highlights the races he’s most looking f...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Tim Lawson , Woodbine’s Vice President of Thoroughbred Racing, who discusses the 2025 racing season at Woodbine, the current repair work on the famed E.P. Taylor Turf Course, and when it’s expected to reopen. Tim also explains his role overseeing Thoroughbred Racing, the challenges faced this year, and what a typical day looks like for him. He shares insight into...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with John Burness , Thoroughbred owner and breeder of Colebrook Farms, who recently celebrated a huge win with Simply in Front , the upset winner of last weekend’s $800,000 Grade 1 First Lady Stakes at Keeneland. John talks about how he bred the mare, her rise to becoming a $2.8 million earner, and what’s next for her racing career. He also discusses his long involveme...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Kurt Becker , Keeneland Track Announcer and the only race caller the Kentucky track has ever employed. Kurt previews the Keeneland Fall Meet , including today’s stakes-heavy card and the Grade 1 Coolmore Turf Mile for one million two hundred fifty thousand dollars, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Mile. He also shares insights on calling races...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with jockey Samuel Marin , who at just twenty-four is having a breakout season. Samuel reflects on his riding titles at Meadowlands and Tampa Bay Downs, his first graded stakes victories, and piling up more than five million dollars in purse earnings. He also discusses his career goals and the mentors who helped him along the way. Larry also goes one-on-one with traine...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Jessica Paquette , the voice of Parx Racing in Pennsylvania and the only full-time year-round female track announcer in the U.S. Jessica previews Saturday’s $1 million Grade 1 Pennsylvania Derby, talks about potential Breeders’ Cup implications, and reflects on her path in racing, including her time with the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation. Larry also goes one-...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Flavien Prat , Kentucky Derby-winning jockey and reigning Eclipse Award winner. Flavien previews his rides in today’s Grade 1 Woodbine Mile, Natalma, and Summer Stakes, reflects on last year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic victory with Sierra Leone, and talks about his career milestones including more than two thousand wins and seven Breeders’ Cup triumphs. Larry also goe...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with top handicapper Ashley Mailloux , who previews Tuesday’s Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie, the second jewel in Canada’s Triple Crown. Ashley breaks down the compact seven-horse field, including King’s Plate winner Mansetti , discusses the impact of switching surfaces from synthetic to dirt, and shares insights into her handicapping career and work with major ra...

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with harness driving superstar Dexter Dunn , who has become one of the most successful drivers in North America after starting his career in New Zealand. Dexter previews tonight’s Simcoe Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park where he drives millionaire trotter Maryland , and also reflects on the races that have defined his career and the victories still on his wish list. Larr...

Brief summary of show: Today, Brook Smith, part of the ownership group behind Sierra Leone , joins us to talk about the colt’s impressive Whitney Stakes win at Saratoga, his path toward the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and the work Brook continues to do across the racing industry, including his involvement with the Churchill Downs backstretch community. We are also joined for the first time by Standardb...

Today, Larry talks with Woodbine Entertainment CEO and friend of the show, Michael Copeland , who previews the day’s King’s Plate festivities and reflects on what the race means to Canadian Thoroughbred racing. Michael also discusses ongoing upgrades at the E.P. Taylor Turf Course, Woodbine’s continued partnership with Helmets to Hardhats, the new OLG betting integration, and upcoming events at Wo...

Today,  Larry goes one-on-one withWoodbine’s Senior Manager of Product and Design Jake Jackson, whojoins us for the first time to discuss the launch of the new HPIbet app. Jake explains what’s new for bettors, the testing process, and how the rollout ties in with next weekend’s King’s Plate. He also talks about his career path to Woodbine and shares a look at future projects in the works. We’re al...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith the ‘Ubercapper’ Thoroughbred Handicapper Elllis Star, who breaks down several of the stakes events at Saratoga today, including the $1 Million Whitney Stakes. He also mentions how he received the name ‘Ubbercapper’ and talks about the methodology behind his handicapping decisions. He also talks about when surface handicapping does he prefer dirt, synthetic or turf...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Jockey Katie Davis, who discusses her recent invite to participate in the 2025 Dubai Duty Free Shergar Cup, which is a unique Jockey competition that will take place at Royal Ascot in England. She also discusses her career to date and also what it is like to be part of the Jockey filled Davis family. She also mentions her first win as a Jockey and what advice her...

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...

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 Nola...