Ann and Larry interview Media Personality Mika Modolo, who discusses how she was eventually diagnosed with lymphoma and the treatment process she went through. Mika also talks about the important role that Lymphoma Canada has played since her diagnosis and why there is the need for more fund raising campaigns like the PONIES 24-7 online silent auction and the year-round ‘Don’t Horse Around with Lymphoma’ campaign.; Larry interviews Woodbine Mohawk Park harness driver Bob McClure, who discusses the past racing season at Mohawk and why he was satisfied with his driving results. He also talks about whether he set any goals for himself for the 2023 racing season and if there ever a time that he thought a career in harness racing may not be for him and why.; Ann and Larry interview Woodbine Thoroughbred Trainer Jennifer Stein, who talks about her first win as a Trainer with the horse THEBACKSTRETCHDUDE in late November last year. Jennifer also talks about growing up in a horse racing family at Vancouver’s Hastings Park and the Standardbred owners who make up the ownership group for THEBACKSTRETCHDUDE. Larry also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American racetracks
Show Notes
Key Points:
• Mika talks about the long process that it took to finally be diagnosed with lymphoma and the impact that it had on herself and her family and friends, especially during COVID. She also discusses how being diagnosed was the ‘shock of her life’ , the ‘road to recovery’ and how important it is to have a support group to help you cope. Mika also talks about her active role with Lymphoma Canada and how helpful they were during the treatment and recovery periods and also why it is important to support their fundraising efforts, including the PONIES 24-7 online silent auction and the ongoing charity, ‘Don’t Horse Around with Lymphoma’.
• Bob talks about the past year when he won 176 races at Woodbine Mohawk Park and purse earnings of over $5.2 million. He also talks about why he is satisfied with the 2022 results and what his major goal for 2023 is. Bob also discusses how he prepares for a night of racing and whether there is any different driving strategy racing on a smaller racetrack than at Woodbine Mohawk Park or the Meadowlands. He also adds about growing up in a harness racing family and despite this , if there ever was a time that he thought he may find another career and finally, Bob talks about a couple of drivers that he tends to follow.
• Jennifer talks about her first win as a Trainer at Woodbine in late November with the two-year-old THEBACKSTRETCHDUDE. She also discusses the decision to buy the horse at the CTHS Yearling and who actually made the final decision and how the win was made extra special with her husband Justin riding. Jennifer also talks about growing up in a horse racing family at Vancouver’s Hastings Park and how she also grew up highly involved in soccer. She also discusses the plans for the BACKSTRETCHDUDE in 2023 and how she has already added more horses to her stable to race this upcoming racing season at Woodbine.
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