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• John talks about the importance of the Breeders Crown and how even to this day and retired from driving how he still get’s a ‘charge’ when he watches the Breeders Crown races. He also talks about the Breeders Crown as a driver where he won a recod 48 Breeders Crown races and that he still remembers the first one. He also discusses how he made the decision to move to New Jersey and become a regular driver at the Meadowlands and how it was a culture shock moving from southwestern Ontario to New Jersey. John also talks about a trotter is the best horse he ever drove and why and discusses his role at the Hambletonian Society as President. Finally, John talks about the current Harness Racing Driver’s crop and whether he still gets the urge to perhaps come out of retirement and drive against some of them.
• Hugh discusses his position of Chair of the Board of Directors for Woodbine Entertainment and his responsibilities in the role. Hugh also discusses growing up in a rural part of southwestern Ontario and how he came from a harness racing family. He also mentions his prior role at Western Fair Raceway in London, ON and the time before when he was employed by Woodbine in the 2000’s. Hugh also talks about the building and development plans currently in the works for Woodbine and how these plans are just one step closer to making the racetrack self sufficient. Finally, Hugh discusses the differences in working with a rural track like Western Fair and one like Woodbine.
• Mark talks about the current Woodbine Mohawk Park race meet and how every weekend seems to be stakes filled. He also discusses tonight's Breeders Crown races at Mohawk and the special significance two of them will have for the horses Atlanta and Bulldog Hanover. On the latter , Marks talks about whether a win tonight could make Bulldog Hanover a ‘shoe in’ to be named Horse of the Year in North America. Mark also mentions about next weeks Breeders’ Cup Championships at Keeneland and why he is looking forward to the Canadian content entered to compete against the best in the world. Finally, Mark talks more about his hectic schedule over the past few months, which includes working at Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park and over the summer at tracks like Hanover and Clinton. He also adds about working on COSA TV throughout the year and helping to create extra exposure for Ontario harness racing.

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• Kevin talks about the upcoming plans to enter Moira into a Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf event at Keeneland on November 5th and what winning would mean to Moira moving forward. He also discusses how he has been able to secure famed jockey Frankie Dettori to ride Moira and also his filly Last Call, who is entered in another Breeders’ Cup event and how Last Call has been training up to the race. Kevin also talks about why he believes Moira should be considered ‘Horse of the Year’ in Canada and whether he believes that Moira is the best horse that he has ever trained. Finally, Kevin also mentions whether we will see Moira back racing next season.
• Moira reflects on the significance of the Breeders Crown and what it means to the Standardbred racing industry. Moira also discusses how Canadian horses and horsemen have earned the respect from the entire harness racing industry now and how the Breeders Crown likes holding the event at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Moira also discusses how the Breeders Crown has continued to show resiliency over the years and able to continue as an annual event. Finally, Moira discusses her role at the Hambletonian Society and how she became interested in harness racing.
• Tony talks about the current Woodbine Mohawk Park race meet and gives an example of how they have handled one of the issues facing racetracks, a shortage of horses. He also discusses how he has handled the transition from a trainer to Racing Secretary and if it is still a work in progress. Tony also speaks about growing up in New Zealand and how he became interested in harness racing through his father, which eventually led him to travel to New Jersey and begin a career as a Standardbred trainer. Tony also discusses whether it was a difficult decision to go from trainer to the Race Office and what it was like to replace Scott McKelvie, considered an icon in the Standardbred business. Finally he talks about whether being a former horsemen gives him a better understanding of the Racing Secretary position and how he is preparing for next weeks Breeders Crown race cards on Friday and Saturday night at Woodbine Mohawk Park.

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• Jay talks about the upcoming Breeders’ Cup races and what the SuperBook in Las Vegas has planned for its customers. He also talks about the resurgence in betting handle on horse racing at all of the SuperBook facilities across the US and why he believes there is such an increase in popularity betting horses. He also discusses the SuperBook brand and the many States that they are now operating in and also whether we may see them in the province of Ontario soon.
• James reflects on the current Woodbine Mohawk Park season and some of his driving highlights and also a stakes victory at Flamboro Downs which meant so much to him. James also discusses how Bulldog Hanover is the ‘real deal’ and how he had a pretty good seat racing against him and actually did beat him in a race earlier this year. James also discusses how he is driving in all 12 races tonight and how he would prepare prior to the races and also how he makes the final decision to drive a horse if he has been ‘named’ on more than one on the Overnight Sheets. Finally, James mentions why being named one of the best drivers currently driving in North America by a Hall of Famer, means so much to him.
• Linda talks about the 2022 Hall of Fame Inductees and how many of them are very well known to current racing fans. She also discusses both the Nomination and Election process and how everything comes to fruition with a Gala Dinner in August. Linda also speaks about how she was interested in horse racing for quite a long time before being hired for the job with the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame. Linda also mentions how listeners can tour the Hall of Fame facility, where it is located and the hours for visiting. Finally she talks about some of the older ‘relics’ that are on display at the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and that they should be of a major interest to horse racing fans.

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• Jeff talks about last weeks Breeders Stakes at Woodbine and how there was a sense of redemption for trainer Mark Casse, whose horses ran first and second in the race. He also discusses how todays E.P. Taylor Stakes may be a challenge for Queen’s Plate winner Moira and talks about the Durham Stakes and Nearctic Stakes which are both at Woodbine today and makes a couple of race selections for the listeners. Finally, he discusses why the Breeders’ Cup in November is such a special event and why and if we may see Moira participating in one of the races in Kentucky.
• Jennifer talks about the current Quarter horse meet at Ajax Downs and how ‘business’ has held its own so far and also how they are satisfied that the betting handle is up this year, despite a shortage of horses. Jennifer discusses Moira racing in todays E.P. Taylor stakes and despite the fact that she is racing against older mares, this shouldn’t be an issue and also makes a couple of selections on the Woodbine Thoroughbred card today. Jennifer also discusses her book ‘ Run With A Mighty Heart’ and how listeners can purchase a copy and the fact that she is one of three finalists for a US publishing award for horse racing books , with the winner being announced at a farm in Kentucky in early November.
• Ken talks about how last month was a ‘September to Remember’ from the standpoint of exceptional harness racing and great horses and drivers. He also discusses the success of the horse Bulldog Hanover and leading harness driver James MacDonald and how there is a common component to both of their recent successes on the track. Ken also talks about the major significance of the upcoming Breeders Crown races at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the last weekend in October and the importance of these races to the industry and especially to the owners when year-end awards are handed out. Ken also talks about his own small racing stable and the status of his stakes winning three-year-old colt Bob Loblaw and when we may see him back racing.

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• Jim talks about last weeks exceptional stakes-filled card at Woodbine Mohawk Park and the significant betting handle and tomorrow’s Breeders Stakes. He also discusses how the Stella Artois Patio has been such a success in attracting a younger demographic to Woodbine and also how a purse increase with a bonus structure for horsemen has been developed to help maintain field size going forward. Finally, he discusses the status of integrating horse racing with sports betting platforms and eventually utilizing some of Woodbine’s current off track betting facilities as ‘Sportsbooks’ and the status of legalizing products like ‘Instant Racing’ in Canada in order to be able to keep pace with other US racetracks who already have other supporting gaming products that supplement horse racing.
• Bill talks about the positive state of racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park and other Ontario Standardbred racetracks and the significant handles that Woodbine Mohawk Park has achieved, especially in the month of September. Bill discusses why the Breeders Crown is a significant event in Standardbred racing and how a winner of one of the events is usually crowned ‘Horse of the Year’ in  North America and also why these races are important to the drivers as well. Bill also discusses his career and who he believes is one of harness racing’s current ‘Equine Stars’ and how this horse is comparable to many of the greatest horses ever.
• Ernie talks about tomorrow’s Breeders Stakes at Woodbine and analyzes some of the entrants. He also discusses why the race is so difficult to win as part of the Canadian Triple Crown and gives his handicapping selections for tomorrow’s races. Ernie also looks at todays card of racing at Woodbine and ‘gives out’ a couple of horses who are part of his ‘Clocker Specials’ and mentions some of the great Canadian bred horses of the past and how their exploits on the racetrack helped attract him to Thoroughbred racing first as a fan and now as a industry participant.

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• Bob talks about his drives tonight in the Mohawk Million, the Elegant Image Stakes and the final of the She’s A Great Lady. He also mentions how he prepares during the time between races for an upcoming drive and how he will drive a horse differently at Mohawk, then a small track like Hanover. Finally, he discusses his career and any goals he still wants to achieve and also the lack of recognition given to Canadian drivers at certain harness tracks in the US.
• Mike talks about his two mounts today at Parx Racecourse, Taiba and Adare Manor in the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion Stakes respectively. Mike discusses how Taiba is starting to mature as a racehorse and how the goal with both horses is to win today and qualify for a Breeders’ Cup event in November. Mike also discusses his career and if there is anything that he hasn’t accomplished to date and perhaps is there a ‘greatest’ horse that he rode and for our listeners mentions how his training regime to stay conditioned to continue to ride at a high standard has changed now.
• Garnet talks about tonight's Woodbine Mohawk Park card of racing and the many stakes races that make up the 12-race card. He also discusses the Mohawk Million, the Metro Pace and Canadian Trotting Classic and gives his handicapping opinion on all three. Garnet also mentions what he believes to be the most outstanding performance to date by any horse this year at Woodbine Mohawk Park and also gives out a new ‘go to’ handicapping angle and why it has some increased value and he also provides two of his Best Bets on tonight's race card.

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• Peter talks about how he became interested in horse racing and how this interest led to a career in broadcasting with Santa Anita and Fan Duel TV and how he considers himself now, part handicapper and part analyst during the broadcasts. He also mentions an interesting story about how he became a Thoroughbred owner and refers to a classic movie that helped to instil his interest to become a major fan of horse racing. Peter also discusses his acting career and how it eventually assisted  him with getting hired for horse racing broadcasts. Finally, Peter ‘gives out’ a best bet on todays  Woodbine race card. 

• Josie talks about Tuesdays Prince of Wales Stakes  and how well her horse Duke of Love performed, especially over a muddy surface. She also discusses MYRACEHORSE.com, who are the ownership group behind  Duke of Love and how it is so gratifying to see such a large group of people participating in horse ownership and many for the first time. Josie also discusses how she always liked horses growing up and what it was that led her to become a very successful trainer. She also talks about her horse Mighty Heart an entrant in todays Ricoh Woodbine Mile and whether there is any similarities between him and Duke of Love. 

• Robert talks about tonight's Woodbine Mohawk Park card of racing and the many stakes races that make up the 12-race card. He also talks about next weeks Mohawk Million and why it is such a special race for two-year-old trotters and the preparations that are  underway before the final field is announced early next week. Robert  also gives out one of his main ‘go to’ handicapping angles and why it has  value and also handicaps the second race tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park and gives out one of his Best Bets on the card.

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• Brad talks about the impressive season that his Bulldog Hanover has had so far this year and what he attributes this success to. He also talks about the tentative plans for the horse and some of his other Standardbreds that he owns and are currently racing. Brad also discusses why he is not involved in Junior hockey now and spends some time outlining his full time business, the Grant Group of Companies. He also mentions how at one time he actually stepped away from harness racing, and why he did so.
• Ashley talks about Tuesdays Prince of Wales Stakes and the seven horses entered and gives her opinion on what horses may like the dirt surface at Fort Erie. She also discusses the past year and the various racetracks and events she had the opportunity to work on and gives some Thoroughbred handicapping advice as she outlines some of her favorite wagering angles. She also discusses how and why she got involved in horse racing at a very young age.
• Katie talks about why she started Southern Belle Thoroughbreds and why it is considered a third-party intermediary service for transitioning
Thoroughbreds into new careers. She also gives some examples of what disciplines some of her horses have ended up in and how her company could be considered similar to a broker, when putting the horse and the new owner together. Katie also gives some contact information out in case any of our listeners are interested in adopting one of her horses and mentions why she has noticed that there has been a major surge lately of more Thoroughbreds being used for various horse show disciplines.

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• Steve talks about the impressive performance by Moira in the recent Queen’s Plate and how winning the classic race, meant so much to her trainer Kevin Attard. He also discusses how the media industry has  changed so significantly now, especially in the way that horse racing is being covered, including the fact in most cases reporters are now covering several ‘sports beats’. He also mentions how living near to Woodbine Racetrack allowed him the opportunity to ride his bike to the track and become interested in horse racing at a young age.
• Mark talks about tonight's Canadian Pacing Derby at Woodbine Mohawk Park and how an Ontario-bred Bulldog Hanover looks to be the horse the others will have to beat. He also looks at tonight's Maple Leaf Trot and some disappointing news about one of the race favourites and then discusses the month of September at both Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park and some of the stakes events for racing fans to put on their calendar, including the Ricoh Woodbine Mile for Thoroughbred fans, and the Mohawk Million for the Standardbred set. Mark is also asked whether being from a racing family, was there ever any doubt that he would follow in their footsteps.
• Tony talks about closing day at Clinton Raceway on Sunday and how successful the three month harness meet has been at the track. He also discusses Sunday’s 42 nd Annual Charity Driving Challenge and what ‘name’ drivers will be competing and representing Woodbine Mohawk Park and Clinton Raceway. Tony also mentions someone who could be considered his mentor that has helped guide him in the harness racing business, including with his full time position with Western Fair Raceway in London.

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• Kevin talks about the Queen’s Plate victory by his filly Moira and what the plans are for the horse moving forward. He also discusses how Moira’s ownership group was formed and how it felt to win his first, long sought after Queen’s Plate. Kevin also mentions some of the two year old’s in his barn that are currently racing at Woodbine, and their plans for future races in the upcoming months. He is also asked about the significance of the now closed Toronto racetrack, Greenwood, and what it meant to his training career.
• Jason talks about todays featured Travers Stakes at Saratoga and the tremendous field of horses that have been entered. He also looks at Race 8 which is the H. Allen Jerkens stakes and a horse by the name of Jack Christopher, who is cutting back significantly in distance for this race after losing his first race ever in his last start and whether this cutback will affect the horse’s performance today. He discusses his role with the ownership group, West Point Thoroughbreds and how many horses the group is involved in and how the strength of the company’s ownership business has grown over the past year. Jason also talks about how many horse sales he would attend as part of his role with West Point Thoroughbreds.
• Peter talks about the upcoming sale on Wednesday at the Woodbine Sales Pavilion and whether it is possible to find a horse like champion Pink Lloyd, who actually sold in this same sale nine years ago. He also explains the difference between a yearling that is Ontario-bred and one that is Ontario-sired. He also talks about a group of stakes races on Sunday that are only open to graduates of past Premier Yearling Sale’s and discusses how a new person to the horse industry could either buy a yearling at this week’s Yearling Sale, or in the future as either a partner or as a member of an ownership group, that are becoming more prevalent in the Thoroughbred industry.