Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Dominguez, who joins Ponies 24-7 to discuss the launch of his new podcast, Among Champions. A two-time Eclipse Award winner and one of the most accomplished riders in North American racing history, Dominguez recorded nearly five thousand career victories and more than one hundred ninety-one million dollars in purse earnings before his Hall of Fame induction. Ramon discusses the inspiration behind Among Champions, explains why he believes everyone has an important story to tell, and shares his vision of expanding the podcast beyond horse racing to reach broader audiences. He also talks about his continued work with the Jockeys’ Guild and its new educational initiative designed to help jockeys prepare for successful careers beyond the racetrack.
Also today, Clinton Raceway Marketing Manager Jessica Carnochan returns to the show as the historic Ontario harness track prepares to open its twenty twenty-six racing season. Jessica previews the upcoming schedule, discusses several of the marquee race days planned throughout the summer, and highlights the highly anticipated twenty-fifth anniversary edition of Legends Day, which will also feature the National Driving Championship. She explains what makes Clinton Raceway such an important part of Ontario’s harness racing landscape, reflects on the track’s deep connection to the local community, and shares why generations of racing fans continue to make the Sunday afternoon drive to Clinton each summer.
Then, Best Buddies Canada Executive Director Jennifer Appleby joins Ponies 24-7 for the first time to discuss the organization’s upcoming Thrill of Ascot fundraiser at Woodbine Racetrack. Jennifer explains the mission of Best Buddies Canada, which supports friendship, leadership, and inclusion opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities through hundreds of programs across the country. She outlines what guests can expect at next Saturday’s event, including live racing, food stations, a silent auction, and a day inspired by the pageantry of Royal Ascot. Jennifer also discusses how the partnership with Woodbine came together and how events like Thrill of Ascot help fund programs that make a meaningful difference in communities across Canada.
In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential wagering opportunities at Woodbine, Woodbine Mohawk Park, and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Woodbine for the Grade three one hundred fifty thousand dollar Belle Mahone Stakes, a mile-and-a-sixteenth event on the Tapeta surface for fillies and mares four years old and upward.