Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Woodbine trainer Kevin Attard, who joins the show for the first time in two thousand twenty-six. Although Woodbine is closed for the winter, Kevin remains extremely busy with a trio of major starters at Gulfstream Park today. He breaks down his runners Jokestar in the sixth race, Hammerhead in the Grade 3 William McKnight Stakes in race nine, and Caitlinhergreatness in the Grade 2 Pegasus World Cup Filly and Mare Turf Invitational, a five hundred thousand dollar feature. Kevin reviews his two thousand twenty-five season, which included sixty-seven wins and more than four point six million dollars in purse earnings, and reflects on the highlight of training Mansettie, winner of the King’s Plate. He discusses Mansettie’s recent sale attempt, future plans for the colt, and the challenges associated with developing young horses. Kevin also offers insight into today’s Gulfstream races, his expectations for each starter, and reflects on the recent Eclipse Award win by longtime assistant Pietro Moran.

Also today, harness racing star Doug McNair returns to the program following another outstanding campaign. Doug enjoyed a two thousand twenty-five season that saw him reach the winner’s circle two hundred fifty-eight times with more than six point eight million dollars in purse earnings. He also recently celebrated a monumental career milestone by recording his five-thousandth career driving win. Doug talks about when he first began driving, whether he ever imagined reaching such a historic number, and how it felt to finally hit that mark. He reflects on the highlights of his career, the best horses he has driven, the biggest races he has won, and the family legacy that helped shape his path into harness racing. Doug also discusses his pursuit of the next major milestone of one hundred million dollars in career earnings and what motivates him to continue competing at the highest level.

Then, Woodbine jockey Cheyenne Kerr joins the show for her first appearance. From Napanee, Ontario, Cheyenne discusses how she became interested in riding, the steps she took to pursue a jockey career, and her experience competing aboard both Thoroughbreds and Quarter Horses. She reflects on her career milestones, including winning her first Quarter Horse race at Ajax Downs on her twentieth birthday and her first Thoroughbred race at Woodbine in October of two thousand twenty-three. Cheyenne reviews her breakout two thousand twenty-five season, shares her goals for two thousand twenty-six, and explains how she continues to develop her riding skills while spending the winter exercising horses in Florida. She also discusses her unique second passion, welding art, how she discovered the craft, her post-secondary training at Loyalist College, and her dream of eventually merging her two passions by creating welded horse sculptures.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the week it was in horse racing news from across North America. Later, he presents his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, offering potential betting opportunities at Woodbine Mohawk Park and several other North American racetracks. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Gulfstream Park for the one million dollar Pegasus World Cup, a mile and an eighth dirt showcase featuring some of the top horses in training.

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 Challenge, an initiative he founded in two thousand nineteen. Now in its seventh year, the Charity Challenge has raised more than two point four million dollars for charitable causes, including four hundred fifty thousand dollars in two thousand twenty-five alone. Marvin discusses how the idea for the Charity Challenge came together, where the funds are directed, how beneficiary groups are selected, and what it meant to pass the torch after last year’s Breeders Crown at Woodbine Mohawk Park. He also reflects on a milestone year that included induction into the United States Harness Racing Hall of Fame, looks back on champion horses he has owned, including Peaceful Way, Dream Away, Tall Dark Stranger, and Muscle Massive, and shares insight into his role as a member of the Woodbine Board of Directors.

Also today, Bob Broadstock returns to the program. A well-known Ontario Quarter Horse breeder and President of the Quarter Racing Owners of Ontario Incorporated, Bob discusses the current state of Quarter Horse racing in the province and reflects on another season at Ajax Downs. He talks about how he first became involved with Quarter Horses, the development of his operation in Scugog Township alongside his wife Marie, and the steps he took to become a leader in the Ontario Quarter Horse industry. Bob evaluates fan support at Ajax Downs, discusses what can be done to grow interest in the sport, explains Quarter Horse ownership packages, and looks ahead to preparations for the two thousand twenty-six Quarter Horse race meeting. He also finishes the show’s signature question by revealing what career he might have pursued had he not become involved in Quarter Horse racing.

Then, Woodbine Senior Manager of Communications Mark McKelvie joins the show for the first time in two thousand twenty-six. Mark breaks down the newly released two thousand twenty-six Woodbine Mohawk Park Standardbred stakes schedule, highlighting key races and what fans can look forward to throughout the year. He discusses a recently released ten-minute video celebrating Woodbine’s two thousand twenty-five Thoroughbred meet and shares some of his personal favorite moments from the season. Mark also provides an update on the current Woodbine Mohawk Park meet, including weather-related challenges, betting trends, and horse population levels. He previews the upcoming O’Brien Awards, sharing thoughts on potential favorites across major categories, and also looks ahead to the Sovereign Awards on the Thoroughbred side, including Horse of the Year, Trainer of the Year, and when preparations for the King’s Plate begin to intensify.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the week it was in horse racing news from across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential betting gems at Woodbine Mohawk Park and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Gulfstream Park for the Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf, a one-mile turf event showcasing top fillies and mares.

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 explains what makes Pegasus Day so special, the evolution of the Pegasus as a premier Grade One event, and how entries come together for one of the richest Thoroughbred races in North America. Brian also gives listeners insight into how he prepares for a race day, his handicapping approach, and the challenges of analyzing three different surfaces at Gulfstream Park. Finally, he offers his early thoughts on today’s Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf and who he believes the race may run through.

Also today, leading North American owner Bruno Schickedanz joins the show for the first time. Bruno capped off his third straight season as North America’s winningest owner, with one hundred fifty-one victories, one hundred fifty runner-up finishes, one hundred forty-five third-place finishes, and more than three point eight million dollars in purse earnings from more than one thousand one hundred starts. He also earned his eleventh Woodbine owner title with seventy-nine wins and more than two million dollars in purse earnings. Bruno discusses when he realized he was on pace to lead North America again, how his claiming-based business model developed, and what he looks for when dropping a claim slip. He talks about his broodmare band, his most memorable horses, and whether recent graded stakes wins signal a shift toward competing more frequently at higher levels. He also shares the reasoning behind sending a winter string to Aqueduct in partnership with trainer Devon Gittens, his goals for two thousand twenty-six, and the major races he still hopes to win.

Then, jockey Erik Asmussen returns to the program following another standout season. After winning the Eclipse Award last year as North America’s top apprentice jockey, Erik avoided any sophomore slump in two thousand twenty-five, posting one hundred twenty-four wins and more than six million dollars in purse earnings. Erik reflects on his season, reviews the goals he set for himself entering the year, and discusses his continued partnership with standout runner Booth, who has won seven of thirteen races and earned nearly nine hundred thousand dollars. He talks about growing up in the Asmussen racing family, the influence of his father Steve, the pressure of the family name, and the early point in his life when he committed to becoming a jockey. Erik also discusses riding strategy, what type of horse he’s most comfortable aboard, and how he studies other jockeys to improve his own style. He closes by offering insight into his brother Keith’s return from injury and what it’s like when the two of them compete in the same race.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry covers the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he presents his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, offering potential wagering plays at Woodbine Mohawk Park and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Gulfstream Park for a look at the Sunshine Millions Filly and Mare Turf, run at a mile on the Gulfstream turf.