Down the Stretch for September 12, 2022

Woodbine CEO Jim Lawson talks about the impact Queen Elizabeth has had on horse racing and reveals the amazing moment he spent with the Queen chatting about horses. Lots of Stakes races – the Wonder Where and the Toronto Cup from Woodbine and from Mohawk, 3 versions of the Simcoe and 2 of the Champlain Fort Erie race caller Doug McPherson will be announcing his first Prince of Wales on September 13; he analyzes the field for us. It won’t make the Hebsies, but iconic sportscaster Mark Hebscher reveals how he was the first race caller at Flamboro Downs. Horse trainer/owner Blake McIntosh tells us just how dilapidated and neglected Flamboro Downs has become. And we’ve got the moment when a horse driven by James MacDonald pushed his purse earnings past the $50 million mark.