Brook Smith, Sierra Leone Owner / Frank Brundle, Standardbred Owner & Breeders Crown Sponsor / Pietro Moran, King’s Plate Winning Jockey

Brief summary of show: Today, Brook Smith, part of the ownership group behind Sierra Leone, joins us to talk about the colt’s impressive Whitney Stakes win at Saratoga, his path toward the Breeders’ Cup Classic, and the work Brook continues to do across the racing industry, including his involvement with the Churchill Downs backstretch community. We are also joined for the first time by Standardbred owner and businessman Frank Brundle, who discusses his family’s Orangeville-based Tire Discounter Group, his successful pacer Crack Shot, and his company’s presenting sponsorship role at this year’s Breeders Crown at Woodbine Mohawk Park. Returning to the show is jockey Pietro Moran, fresh off his wire-to-wire King’s Plate victory aboard Mansetti, who reflects on the win, his partnership with trainer Kevin Attard, and what could be next in Canada’s Triple Crown trail. As always, Larry Simpson provides his handicapping insights and Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing.Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps:● Brook discusses Sierra Leone’s Whitney Stakes victory at Saratoga, his progression from last season, and the horse’s potential path toward the Breeders’ Cup Classic. He also reflects on his involvement in yearling sales, his broader industry roles, and his charitable work with the Churchill Downs backstretch community.● Frank talks about his lifelong passion for harness racing, how he became an owner, and highlights his star pacer Crack Shot, who has already banked over $439,000. He also explains the connection between his Tire Discounter Group, TreadXperts, Toyo Tires, and their partnership as presenting sponsors of the 2025 Breeders Crown.● Pietro reflects on his first King’s Plate victory with Mansetti, breaking down the wire-to-wire ride and strategy with trainer Kevin Attard. He shares what it meant to ride against his father, his outlook on the Triple Crown trail, and his growing confidence in the saddle this season.● Larry wraps up the show with his Ponies Picks of the Day, analyzing betting opportunities at Woodbine, Mohawk, and other North American tracks.List of resources mentioned in episode, suggested reading & social media handles: ● Woodbine Racetrack ● Woodbine Mohawk Park ● Ontario Racing ● Rocket Ship Racing