Larry and Ann are joined by Harness Driver Jody Jamieson, who discusses tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup, and particularly his horse Captains Quarters, who was a winner of one of the eliminations for the race last Saturday. He also discusses his career and first win and what he wanted as a career instead of a Harness Driver. Woodbine’s Manager, Racing and Brand Content Alanna Nolan, who discusses a recent ‘Hashtag Sports Award’ for a Docuseries entitled ‘Woodbine: Free Rein’ in the category of ‘Best Women’s Sports Content.’ She also talks about being part of the livestream team covering the Pepsi North America Cup tonight at Woodbine Mohawk Park and some of the festivities already planned for the King’s Plate this Summer. Robert Reid Jr., who analyzes tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup race and also talks about the Roses are Red Stake that features Canadian Standardbred Horse of the Year, Sylvia Hanover. Robert also discusses how long he usually spends handicapping the Mohawk Racing Program and editing his ‘Horseplayers Journal, which is included as part of the Woodbine Mohawk Program. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry discusses the recent King’s Plate prep race, the Woodstock Stakes, and particularly the convincing winner, My Boy Prince, and why he remains the early favorite for this year’s King’s Plate. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup at Woodbine Mohawk Park and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.
Key Points:
- Jody talks first about his horse that he is driving in tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup race at Woodbine Park, Captains Quarters and whether he believes the horse will improve on his impressive performance in last Saturday’s elimination race. Jody also talks about how he had family ties to the harness racing industry and if he remembers his first win s a driver. Jody also mentions who he believes was the best horse that he ever sat behind and what it would be like to win a third North America Cup tonight and how he originally had other aspirations for a career.
- Alanna discusses the recent ‘Hashtag Sports Award ‘that the Woodbine team were part of and how the Docuseries that they produced entitled ‘Woodbine: Free Rein’ was entered in the category of best Women’s Sports Content’ against some very ‘stiff’ competition. She also talks about how she will be part of the team tonight livestreaming the Pepsi North America Cup and whether there are any more Docuseries In the works for her and the Woodbine team and any plans for the upcoming King’s Plate that she can share.
- Robert speaks in depth about tonight’s Pepsi North America Cup and breaks down the three Elimination races from last weekend. He also makes a selection for the North America Cup and discusses the Roses are Red Stakes race also tonight and Sylvia Hanover, Canadian Standardbred Horse of the Year who is one of the entrants. Robert also mentions how long it typically takes him to handicap a card of racing at Woodbine Mohawk Park and editing the ‘Horseplayer’s Journal’ which is part of the Woodbine Mohawk Park, Past Performance Program and how he became involved with producing the Journal. He also mentions why he will be at Dresden Raceway tomorrow.