Donna Brothers, Racing Analyst and Former Jockey / Mark MacDonald, Two Time O'Brien Winner / Keveh Nicholls, Woodbine Jockey

Today, Larry goes one on onewith former Jockey and Horse Racing Commentator  Donna Brothers, who discusses her many roles inhorse racing , including that as  a Jockey, advocate for Thoroughbred Aftercare and Sports Analyst and how she eventually became a Horse Racing Commentator for NBC, which would allow her to cover first-hand two Triple Crown winners in American Pharoah and Justify. She also mentions why she became a Jockey and how and why she knew that it was time toeventually retire from race riding.; Harness Driver Mark MacDonald, who talks about his recent driving accident which will have him on the sidelines until early next year. Mark also discusses how and where he became part of the Harness Racing industry and if there is any truth to the rumour that he may be returning to drive regularly at Woodbine Mohawk Parknext year.; Woodbine Jockey Keveh  Nicholls, who discusses his Graded stakes win last Saturday at Woodbine with the horse Wicked Django and whether he went into that race with a good feeling that he had a chance to win. He also talks about his journey to becoming a full time Jockey and how it all began for him in Barbados and mentions why Barbados continues to turn out world class riders. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look At The Way It Was In Horse Racing News, Larry talks aboutan Apprentice Jockey that is 37 years old and his journey which now see’s him riding at Del Mar in California. In our newest regular feature,‘Road Trip’, Larry talks about  today’s Commonwealth Turf Cup at Churchill Downs and mentions about some of the history behind  the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ today. He also  provides  his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks, later on in the show.   Bullet points of key topics, guests (who they are) & time stamps: ● Donna initially discusses her successful riding career and what were some of the reasons why she knew that it was time to retire. She also talks about how she moved into the role as a Sports and Horse Racing Commentator for NBC and how this role allowed her to cover first handthe historic  Triple Crown wins by American Pharoah and Justify. She also talks about her book ‘Inside Track, Insider’s Guide to Horse Racing’  and why she wrote the book and who was its intended audience. Donna also discusses her passion  for advocating for Thoroughbred Aftercare and the backstretch community and why she believes that it is important to give back to the members of the horse racing community.  ● Mark discusses his recent driving accident at Yonkers Raceway in New York and how it has laid him up for several weeks. He also discusses the road that he took in becoming a Harness Driver  which led him to eventually win two North America Cups and two O’Brien Awards. Mark also talks about some of the horsemen that helped get him established in the business and says what it is like driving against his brothers , James and Anthony. He also mentions whether the rumour that he may be returning next year to drive full time at Woodbine Mohawk Park is true and why there are several benefits that could make a move advantageous to his career.● Keveh discusses last Saturday’s  Autumn Stakes win at Woodbine  with Wicked Django  and whether he went into the race with a good feeling,  despite being a longshot,and whether the horse had a good chance to win. He also talks about how his career actually started in Barbados and why Barbados is a hotbed for providing quality riders to the Thoroughbed industry and why he believes there are so many good riders coming out of Barbados now. Keveh also discusses the many stops in Western Canadahis career took before settling in at Woodbine and whether he is satisfied with his season this year and if he intends to ride throughout the winter months.