Down the Stretch for January 13, 2025

Something for Donald Trump to address – Canadians taking U.S. money: a pair of wins for Marty Drexler at Gulfstream and a winners circle pic for Sahin Civaci at Aqueduct. Harness driver, Billy Davis explains why it took 17 years for him to decide to drive full-time at Mohawk. James MacDonald looks back at his spectacular year and looks forward to his honeymoon in Hawaii. We ‘sample’ Free Rein, Woodbine’s documentary on the people and horses in thoroughbred racing. Producer Alanna Nolan describes what they’re trying to do. Will Moira win the Eclipse Award as Outstanding Lady on the Turf? Host Peter Gross and Moira’s exercise rider, Korina McLean assess her chances. And when a 60-1 bomb won at Gulfstream, announcer Pete Aiello nailed it, which is why we’re running his stretch call.