Today, Larry goes one-on-one with former jockey Yves Turcotte, who joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time after being named the recipient of the prestigious twenty twenty-six Avelino Gomez Memorial Award. Turcotte, who enjoyed a seventeen-year riding career that produced more than one thousand three hundred victories and over eight million dollars in purse earnings, reflects on receiving one of Canadian horse racing’s highest honours and what it means to join his brother, Hall of Famer Ron Turcotte, as a recipient of the award. Yves also looks back on the highlights of his riding career, including victories in the Canadian Derby and Alberta Derby, discusses growing up in one of racing’s most famous families, and shares stories about working alongside legendary trainer Lucien Laurin. He also explains why he chose to remain in racing as a steward following his retirement from the saddle and reflects on the many people who helped shape his remarkable career.

Also today, leading Woodbine trainer Kevin Attard returns to the show to discuss another strong season for his stable as he continues to rank among the top conditioners on the Woodbine backstretch. Attard provides an update on several of his runners competing on today’s card, including Marine Stakes contender Yukon Striker, unbeaten through his first two career starts, and promising fillies Ada Claire, Meloni, and Elusive Yaupon. Kevin also reflects on winning last year's Marine Stakes with Mansetti, provides an update on the King’s Plate winner, and discusses the current depth of his stable, the development of his younger horses, and his expectations for the remainder of the Woodbine season.

Then, veteran Thoroughbred trainer Steve Bryant joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time to reflect on a career spanning more than three decades and nearly four million dollars in purse earnings. Bryant discusses getting his start at Exhibition Park before spending many successful years at Hastings Racecourse, where he became a fixture on the Vancouver racing circuit. He shares his thoughts on the recent closure of Hastings and the impact it has had on horsepeople across Western Canada before discussing his decision to return to Woodbine after previous stops at Santa Anita, Del Mar, and Fair Grounds. Steve also talks about training on some of North America's most competitive circuits, the mentors who influenced his career, and the goals he has set for his stable as he begins another season at Woodbine.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential wagering opportunities at Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Churchill Downs for the Grade one two million dollar Stephen Foster Stakes, a mile-and-an-eighth test for older horses and one of the premier races of the summer season.

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with jockey Corey Lanerie, who joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time following the announcement that he will retire at the conclusion of the current Churchill Downs meet. One of the most accomplished riders of his generation, Lanerie amassed more than five thousand career victories, won seven Grade one races, and guided his mounts to more than one hundred seventy-two million dollars in purse earnings. Corey reflects on the decision to retire after a thirty-five-year career, discusses some of the highlights and near-misses that defined his time in the saddle, including runner-up finishes in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, and shares memories of becoming one of the most successful jockeys in Churchill Downs history. He also talks about reaching the five-thousand-win milestone, the best horses he rode, and what life after racing may hold.

Also today, Jenna MacDonnell returns to the show in her new role as Woodbine’s Manager of Horse Ownership Development. After previously serving as Raceway Manager at Grand River Raceway, Jenna discusses the transition to Woodbine and explains how her new position is focused on attracting and supporting new horse owners in both the Thoroughbred and Standardbred industries. She outlines some of the initiatives Woodbine is developing to make ownership more accessible, discusses how mentorship and partnership opportunities may play a role in growing participation, and shares how her experiences at Grand River helped prepare her for this new challenge. Jenna also reflects on growing up in a racing family as the daughter of Hall of Fame horseman Paul MacDonell and the influence that background continues to have on her career.

Then, Ajax Downs trainer Joe Tavares joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time to discuss a highly successful twenty twenty-six season that has seen him win at an impressive twenty-four percent clip through the opening weeks of the Quarter Horse meet. A second-generation horseman with more than nine hundred career victories and over seven million dollars in purse earnings, Tavares reflects on how he became involved in Quarter Horse racing and explains what has fueled his stable’s strong start to the year. Joe also provides insight into how Quarter Horses are trained, explains the various race classifications used in the sport, and previews several of the horses he has entered on Ajax Downs’ Father’s Day card. He also shares stories from a career that has spanned thousands of starts and discusses the goals he has set for the remainder of the season.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential wagering opportunities at Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Thistledown for the Grade three five hundred thousand dollar Ohio Derby, a mile-and-an-eighth test for three-year-olds on the dirt.

Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Woodbine Senior Manager of Communications Mark McKelvie as the spotlight shines on one of the biggest nights in North American harness racing, the one million dollar Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Mark breaks down the highly anticipated final, featuring elimination winners Odds On Mr Mamba and Sweet Lovin Lou, while also discussing the surprising first career defeat of Beau Jangles and whether the talented colt can bounce back in the sport’s premier race for three-year-old pacers. Mark also previews the Fan Hanover Stakes, highlights the major wagering opportunities available on tonight’s card, and looks ahead to several of the marquee events still to come at Woodbine Mohawk Park, including the Mohawk Million. On the Thoroughbred side, he provides an update on preparations for this summer’s King’s Plate and discusses some of the horses and jockeys who have caught his attention during the early stages of the Woodbine season.

Also today, harness driver Scott Zeron returns to Ponies 24-7 ahead of one of the busiest and most important race cards of his season. Zeron discusses his drive aboard Sweet Lovin Lou in the Pepsi North America Cup and shares his thoughts on the colt’s chances in the one million dollar classic after an impressive elimination victory. He also talks about picking up the drive on Easy Station in the Fan Hanover final and Champagne Problems in the Armbro Flight final, providing listeners with insight into several of his key drives on the stakes-filled card. Scott reflects on his approach when driving a horse for the first time, discusses some of the greatest horses he has driven throughout his career, and shares the racing accomplishments he still hopes to achieve.

Then, Woodbine trainer John Mattine joins the show for the first time to discuss a career that has produced more than six and a half million dollars in purse earnings and a long list of successful runners. A second-generation horseman, Mattine talks about growing up in a racing family, the influence his father had on his career, and the lessons that helped shape his training philosophy. He reflects on some of the top horses he has trained over the years, discusses the day-to-day demands of managing a stable, and provides an update on how his twenty twenty-six season is progressing. John also previews a pair of runners competing on today’s Woodbine card and shares his thoughts on the current state of racing at the Toronto oval.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential wagering opportunities at Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Woodbine Mohawk Park for the one million dollar Pepsi North America Cup, a one-mile showdown for the continent’s top three-year-old pacers.