● Michael initially talks about preparations for todaysOpening  Day at Woodbine  and why this day is so important and also reflects back on last years season including the cancellation of the King’s Plate. He also mentions how preparations for this years King’s Plate are moving forward and how tickets are now on sale and how Woodbine continues to work at improving the horse racing experience and mentions some of the dining facilities . He also discusses the upcoming Stakes meet at Woodbine Mohawlk Park  and how the Pepsi North America Cup is so integral to the Summer racing season.  Michael  alsotalks about the return of the Canadian International Stakes this year and mentions about Sports Betting  and whether bet365 has attracted a younger audience that are interested in combining Sports Betting with Horse Race betting.  

● Eddie initially talks about the Road to the Kentucky Derby and breaks down some of the lead-up races and who he believes have a great chance of winning next Saturday . He actually gives out three horses that are his top picks for the Derby  and he also talks about the path he took from going from professional hockey  to horse racing and in particular how he remembers the iconic  Greenwood Racetrack, which helped to solidify  his  horse racing relationship.  Eddie also talks about playing hockey in Toronto  and how he has been able to spin a hockey career into one from the broadcasting side and mentions whether he believes this year is the year that he believes that the Toronto Maple Leafs have an opportunity to be considered for the Stanley Cup Championship.

● Jim initially talks about the path he took to becoming Race Secretary at Woodbine Mohawk Park and whether there was some pressure in him taking over the position and if he felt that he was prepared enough to take over the position from two icons, Scott McKelvie and Tony O’Sullivan. He also discusses his family ties to the industry and how he trained and  drove at one time in his career and why he made the move to apply for the Race Secreaty position. He also discusses the importance  for a Racing Secretary  to try and attract a sufficient quality and quantity of horses to race at Woodbine Mohawk Park  and whether this is a problem that seems to be improving now.Jim is also asked to finish the following  ‘ If I didn’t become involved with Standardbreds, I would probably be a ? --Tune in for Jim’s  answer, you will probably be very surprised!