{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ponies 24/7 The Radio Magazine","title":"Michael Copeland, CEO, Woodbine Entertainment / Todd Pletcher, Hall of Fame Thoroughbred Trainer / Brian O’Leary, Owner, Polo Management Services","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":4254,"description":"Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Woodbine Entertainment CEO Michael Copeland as the spotlight shines on the one hundred sixty-seventh running of the King’s Plate, Canada’s most prestigious Thoroughbred race. Copeland previews everything surrounding King’s Plate Day, discusses why the historic race continues to hold such an important place in Canadian racing, and reflects on some of his favourite memories from previous editions of the classic. He also provides an update on the newly renovated E.P. Taylor Turf Course, discusses the continued growth of Woodbine’s partnerships with OLG and Bet365, and looks ahead to the launch of the MyRacehorse fractional ownership program. Michael also shares updates on upcoming marquee events at both Woodbine Racetrack and Woodbine Mohawk Park, including the Mohawk Million and the remainder of the Grand Circuit season. Also today, Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time following another remarkable career milestone after recording his six thousandth training victory at Saratoga on Whitney Day. Widely regarded as one of the greatest Thoroughbred trainers in history, Pletcher has accumulated more than five hundred twenty-six million dollars in purse earnings, two Kentucky Derby victories, four Belmont Stakes, sixteen Breeders’ Cup wins, and a record eight Eclipse Awards as North America’s outstanding trainer. Todd reflects on reaching six thousand victories, discusses the influence of legendary mentor D. Wayne Lukas and his father, trainer Jake Pletcher, and shares stories from a Hall of Fame career that continues to set the standard in the sport. He also talks about Saratoga’s special place in his career, the goals he continues to set for himself, and the one horse he wishes he could have trained. Then, Woodbine owner Brian O’Leary joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time as he prepares for an unforgettable King’s Plate Day. O’Leary discusses the excitement surrounding Bond Market, the lightly raced...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/lO21MXXSHRLGf5-Rbpbf_9AzBiS5PsPMKOAAhVm4JmI/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9mMWY2/NTQzZmE4YmU2M2Qx/YjMxNjg1N2I0MWQx/ZThkNC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}