Jake Jackson, Woodbine Senior Manager of Product & Design / Brian Hernandez Jr., Leading U.S. Jockey / Garnet Barnsdale, Woodbine Standardbred Handicapper

Today,  Larry goes one-on-one withWoodbine’s Senior Manager of Product and Design Jake Jackson, whojoins us for the first time to discuss the launch of the new HPIbet app. Jake explains what’s new for bettors, the testing process, and how the rollout ties in with next weekend’s King’s Plate. He also talks about his career path to Woodbine and shares a look at future projects in the works.We’re also joined by leading U.S. Thoroughbred jockey Brian Hernandez Jr., fresh off a career year in 2024 that included his first Kentucky Derby victory aboard Mystik Dan. Brian reflects on that win, his history in racing, and his success at Kentucky Downs. He previews riding Mystik Dan in today’s $1 million Arlington Million at Colonial Downs—his first try on the grass—and talks about his connection with trainer Ken McPeek.Friend of the show Garnet Barnsdale returns to recap last weekend’s Hambletonian Day at the Meadowlands, including surprise results in the Hambletonian and Oaks. Garnet also looks ahead to the heart of the Grand Circuit season at Woodbine Mohawk Park and offers insight into handicapping angles he uses across different track sizes. He finishes with his picks for tonight’s card at Mohawk.In our feature, In Case You Missed It, Larry covers the week in horse racing news. In Road Trip, we spotlight the Grade 1 Arlington Million. And as always, we wrap up with Larry’s Ponies Picks of the Day, presented by Rocket Ship Racing.