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Episode 19
Season 1
Kaitlin Free, Turfway Park Handicapper / Nico Lafond, Trainer & Stuntman / Brad Grant, Standardbred Owner & Woodbine Board Member
Today, Larry goes one on onewith Thoroughbred Handicapper Kaitlin Free, who talks about today’s Jeff Ruby Steaks and also thesupporting undercard. Kaitlin also discusses the reasons behind why the Jeff Ruby is the richest race being held at Turfway Park and also talks about the history of the Jeff Ruby Steaks and how Jeff Ruby himself promotes the Jockey’s Guild. Kaitlin alsodiscusses how she became so heavily involved in horse racing and handicaps today’s stakes race.; Woodbine Trainer Nico Lafond , who talks about how he has become a ‘stunt double’ on several well known television shows and how he has such a large passion for horses. Nico also talks about some of the shows he has worked on and also discusses his string of horses at Woodbine and if there is a race that he still wants to win in his current Trainng career; Standardbred owner and Woodbine Board member Brad Grant , who discusses the recent draw for Woodbine Mohawk Park’s Mohawk Million and breaks down the steps to becoming part of the race in September. Brad also discusses his horse Bulldog Hanover and what made him such a special horse and also talks about the first crop of Bulldog Hanover and how they have been training up to their first year on the track.;
In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News , Larry talks aboutthe recent announcement by Woodine about the recent draw for the Mohawk Million and how the slot draw was over subscribed with 37 parties and how we will find out more about the event as it gets closer to September. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks, later on in the show and in our ‘Road Trip’ feature, he visits today’s Jeff Ruby Stakes at TurfwayPark,
Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps:
● Kaitlin initially talks about Jeff Ruby, sponsor of the Jeff Ruby Stakes and how he is so supportive of the horse racing industry including the Permanent Disabled Jockey’s Fund. She also talks about the Jeff Ruby Stekas itself andwhy the purse now is $777,000 because of various State funding and handicaps today’s race field and who she likes to win the race. She also talks about what the day will be like at Turfway Park for Jeff Ruby Day and discusses some of the other stakes races today. Kaitlin is also asked to finish the following ‘ If I didn’t become a Thoroughbred Handicapper, I would probably be a ? --Tune in for Kaitlin’s answer, you will probably be very surprised!
● Nico originally talks about how he became a stunt double on several well recognized television shows and for our listeners mentions some of the shows that he has worked on. He also talks about his career as a Trainer and how last season was very disappointing for him and howhe became so interested in horses originally. He also talks about his career as a Trainer and some of the highlights and how it is a business of highs and lows and talks about how his father has been a great help in looking after his horses while he has been away working on several TV and movie sets, and mentions what race he still wants to win as a Trainer and why.
● Brad talks about the recent draw for the Mohawk Million which saw him be one of the winning slot holders for the race to be held in September. He also discusses what happens if you don’t have a horse ready to race in the ‘Million’ and talks about his horse Bulldog Hanover and what made him such a great horse and also discusses the Bulldog Hanover two-year-olds and how they have been training so far. He also mentions what made Bulldog Hanover such a special horse and Brad also discusseshow he is channeling his energies to start promoting the Harness Racing industry and bringing a younger generation into the business.