Jim Lang and Larry Simpson interview Equibase National Racing Analyst Ellis Star, the ‘Ubercapper’ who introduces listeners to his daily handicapping analysis, which includes a regular posting on the Woodbine web site ; Fort Erie Marketing Manager Antonietta Culic covers the track’s tremendous opening day this past week and upcoming features that the ‘Fort’ will offer in 2022; and Woodbine’s Communications Manager Mark McKelvie who provides some valuable insight into racing at both Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park this weekend and going forward. Co-host Larry Simpson provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American racetracks and also spends some time talking about the death of world famous jockey Lester Piggott who had a major influence on Thoroughbred racing around the world.
• Ellis Star, talks handicapping and especially how it pertains to Woodbine’s two turf courses. Mention is made of an article he penned for Woodbine, ‘The Inside Track On Woodbine Turf Racing’, which was released via Woodbine’s social media this week.
• Antonietta Culic outlines the importance of live fans at the Fort Erie track and how a concerted effort in promotion and marketing has helped in bringing the US market in the Buffalo area, back to the racetrack.
• Mark McKelvie covers the important stakes season at both Woodbine and Woodbine Mohawk Park and in particular the ‘Ladies of the Lawn Series’ and the Somebeachsomewhere Stakes at Woodbine Mohawk Park on Saturday night. Also talks about the upcoming Queen’s Plate and whether there is any more news on pre-race favorite Messier.