{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ponies 24/7 The Radio Magazine","title":"Marvin Katz, Woodbine Board Member & Cam Fella Award Recipient / Mark McKelvie, Woodbine Senior Manager Communications / Bob Broadstock, Ontario Quarter Horse Racing","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3850,"description":"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...","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}