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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 opport...

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 ac...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Woodbine’s Senior Manager Betting Content, Rob Conway, who discusses Woodbine’s ‘Railbirds’ , a 24-7 media brand that will attract both the novice horseplayer and the casual sports bettor. He also discusses some of the other Marketing initiatives that are being worked upon and discusses demographics that Woodbine is trying to reach through ‘Railbirds’ and why it i...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Woodbine’s Mark McKelvie who talks about tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup and breaks down the field as well as the other great stakes races on tonight’s card. Mark also discusses the preparations for the upcoming King’s Plate as well as some of the other stakes events tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park.; Harness Driver James MacDonald, who discusses tonights stakes...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Keith McCalmont, NYRA’s Director Of Communications, who breaks down today’s $2 Million Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse. Keith also discusses the fact that this is the second year that the Belmont will be held at Saratoga  and mentions what the reaction was from the horsemen, after last yearsfirst running. Keith also breaks down today’s BelmontStakes and makes...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Lynne O’Brien, Executive Director of Sunrise Therapeutic Riding and Learning Centre whodiscusses their ‘Celebrate Sunrise’ Event on Sunday, June 22nd,  which serves as both an Open House and Fund Raiser for the facility. Lynne also talks about the programs that ‘Sunrise’ continues to offer and also mentions another Fund Raiser that ‘ Sunrise’ will be organizing for...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Social Media Influencer Griffin Johnson who is doing his part to introduce and promote the horse racing industry to the younger demographic through Instagram, TikTok and X, while focusing on his on-track and backstretch experiences through the horse Sandman , that he happens to  own a share of. He also talks about whether there was any disappointment in Sandman’s K...

 Today, Larry goes one on onewith Thoroughbred Trainer, Mark Casse, whodiscusses today’s Preakness Stakes and his horse Sandman and in particular how Sandman has become a major focal point lately on Social Media through the efforts of Social Media Star Griffin Johnson, who happens to own a small percentage of Sandman and currently has 14 million followers on Social Media, which has been a major bo...

 Today, Larry goes one on onewith Linda Rainey, Managing Director of the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, who discusses the recent announcement of the 2025 Inductees and mentions the winners  and some of their achievmenets within the Horse Racing industry. Linda also discusses the Hall’s upcoming Induction Gala Ceremony to be heldon Wednesday, August 6th, that will be honouring the Class of 202...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Woodbine Trainer Kevin Attard, who discusseswinning the Sovereign Award for the first time for Outstanding Trainer in Canada and whether he was surprised by the Award. He also mentions a time where he considered leaving the horse racing industry and also talks about Moira and whether he was surprised by her finish in a recent race in Australia and discusses the 20...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Woodbine’s CEO Michael Copeland, who discusses Opening Day for the Woodbine Thoroughbreds today, the upcoming stakes events at Woodbine Mohawk Park  and  also reflects back on last season and in particular the cancellation of the King’s Plate. Michael also discusses the state of Sports Betting in the province and in particular  the arrangement that they currently h...

: Today, Larry goes one on onewith Woodbine Track Announcer Robert Geller, who talks about how he has prepared over the off season for next Saturday’s Opening Day of the Thoroughbred season. Robert also discusses the steps for him tobecome a Racetrack Announcer and eventually ending up at Woodbine and talks about the upcoming Kentucky Derby and some of the horses that he believes have a chance to...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Jockey Kendrick Carmouche, who is off to a great start this racing season and discusses in particular last weekend that saw him win four races at Aqueduct on Wood Memorial Day, including his 4000th career victory. Kendrick also discusses his family roots within the Thoroughbred industry and a Jockey that he idolized growing up that helped him make the decision to...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Keith McCalmont, NYRA’s Director,Communications who discusses today’s Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes and the 100thAnniversary of the Kentucky Derby Points Race and also breaks down some of the other stakes races on the card today. He also talks about how he eventually got interested in horse racing in Brampton, Ontario and how it led to his position with NY...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Thoroughbred Handicapper Brian Nadeau again ,who talks about today’s Stakes filled card at Gulfstream Park, which includes the running of the $1 Million Curlin Florida Derby and also a supporting undercard, with ten stakes races in total on the day. Brian also discusses why the Florida Derby remains so important to the Kentucky Derby trail and after making his sele...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Thoroughbred Handicapper Kaitlin Free, who talks about today’s Jeff Ruby Steaks and also thesupporting undercard. Kaitlin also discusses the reasons behind why the Jeff Ruby is the richest race being held at Turfway Park and also  talks about the history of the Jeff Ruby Steaks and how Jeff Ruby himself promotes the Jockey’s Guild. Kaitlin  alsodiscusses how she be...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Thoroughbred Trainer Ken McPeek , who discusses his horse Thorpedo Anna  and her winning Horse of the Year honors for the 2024 racing season and what the future plans are for her. He also discusses today’s Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs and in particular his horse Render Judgement and whether with the equipment changes he made on him , he likes his chances in the...

: Today, Larry goes one on onewith Tampa Bay  Handicapper Luis Ocasio , who discusses and handicaps todays $400,000 Grade 3 Tampa Bay Derby, a race that offers 50 points to the winner and inclusion to the  Kentucky Derby, the first Saturday in May. Luis also talks about how he became a Thorougubred Handicapper and also mentions some of his favorite betting angles.; Ontario ThoroughbredBreeder Jess...

 Today, Larry goes one on onewith Santa Anita    Handicapper Peter Lurie , who discusses and handicaps some of today’s race card, including the $300,000 San Felipe Stakes which offers 50 points to the winner towards a berth in the Kentucky Derby. He also talks about  the $300,000 Santa Anita Handicap for four year olds and why it has always been considered a highlight race of the Santa Anita meet ...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Oaklawn Park  Handicapper Nancy Holthus , who discusses and handicaps some of tomorrow’s race card, including the $1,250.000 Grade 2 Rebel Stakes, a Kentucky Derby points race and considered a prep for the Arkansas Derby on March 29th. Nancy also discusses the weather  in Hot Springs , Arkansas and why it is the cause for the Rebel being run on Sunday instead of it...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Fair Grounds Handicapper Joe Kristufek , who discusses and handicaps some of today’s race card and in particular three of the stakes races including the Grade 2 Risen Star Stakes. He also talks about theimportance of the Risen Star as a prep race for the upcoming Louisiana Derby on March 22nd also at Fair Grounds and talks about how he originally became so deep in...

Today, Larry goes one on one with one of North America’s top Thoroughbred  Trainers Brad Cox, who discusses how he originally became part of the horse racing industry and in particular a top North American Trainer and whether he went into the business with any set goals . He also talks about some of his horses that he is pointing to the Kentucky Derby, including recent Lecomte Stakes winner Disco...

Today, Larry goes one on onewith Gulfstream Park Handicapper Brian Nadeau, who discusses todays stakes filled card , including zeroing in on the  Holy Bull Stakes as well as the Swale. Brian also mentions if  todays Holy Bull may produce a Curlin Florida Derby winner this year and also whether any of the Kentucky Derby preps so far at the various U.S. tracks have impressed him enough to consider t...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Professional Handicapper Ray Arsenault, who discusses how he became involved in Handicapping Tournament play and talks about some of his successes in the National Handicapping Championship, which included a win in 2017. He also talks about how he originally became interested ih handicapping and gives some betting selections on some of the races today at Gulfstream...

Today, Larry goes one on one with Jockey Flo Geroux, who discusses his riding career and how  and why he moved his tack from France to North America and whether there was someone in North America that helped facilitate his move. He also talks about  todays Lecomte Stakes at Fair Grounds and his horse Disco Time and discusses Disco Time’s Trainer Brad Cox and what he believes makes him such a succe...