Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson / Woodbine Mohawk Park, Driver Louis Philippe Roy / Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway’s Marketing Manager

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Larry and Ann are joined by Woodbine Jockey Emma-Jayne Wilson, who discusses her quest to eclipse Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone’s record for the all-time purse earnings by a female jockey and how far she is from breaking the record. Emma-Jayne also discusses whether she has spoken to Julie Krone recently, since she found out how close she was to breaking the record and also talks about her own career and some of the highlights in this her twentieth year as a Jockey. Woodbine Mohawk Park, Driver Louis Philippe Roy , who discusses his recent win in the North America Cup with a horse by the name of Nijinsky and what the plans are for the pair going forward. He also talks about where it all began for him as a Harness Driver and a person who was very influential when he decided to move and race at Woodbine Mohawk Park several years ago and if he had any goals for the 2024 season after having a career year in 2023. Jessica Carnochan, Clinton Raceway’s Marketing Manager, who discusses tomorrow’s ‘Legend’s Day’ at the track and in particular which ‘Legend’ drivers will be participating in the ‘Legends Day Trot’ and also talks about some of the other upcoming events at Clinton Raceway over the Summer. In our feature, ‘In Case You Missed It’ A Look at The Way It Was in Horse Racing News, Larry talks about the recent passing of a Harness Racing Icon, Dr. Rolly Armitage and his major contributions to the Standardbred industry for many years. In our new regular feature, ‘Road Trip,’ Larry talks about todays Highlander Stakes at Woodbine and mentions about some of the history behind the race itself and who he believes the race ‘goes through’ later today. He also provides his ‘Ponies Picks of the Day’ selections for several North American Racetracks today, later in the show.

Key Points:

• Emma-Jayne talks first about her quest to eclipse Hall of Fame Jockey Julie Krone’s record for the all-time purse earnings by a Female Jockey and how close she is to breaking the record and when it may happen. Emma-Jayne also mentions whether she has had any conversations with Julie Krone about the record and discusses her own 20-year career as a Jockey and some of what she would consider the biggest highlights. She also mentions some of the better horses that she has had an opportunity to ride and talks about whether she has any goals for her career going forward. Emma-Jayne also talks about what advice she would give a young girl if they wanted to become a Jockey like her.

• Louis discusses his recent stakes win at Woodbine Mohawk Park, the prestigious Pepsi North America Cup, on a horse by the name of Nijinsky and what he thinks helped contribute to the victory. He also discusses Nijinsky and whether he believes that he will continue to improve and when will be the next stakes race for him. Louis also talks about how and where he became involved in Harness Racing and mentions a person that was very helpful in his move to Woodbine Mohawk Park and mentions after coming off of a career year in 2023, whether he set any goals for himself for the 2024 Harness Racing Season and whether winning an O’Brien Award would be on his radar this season.

• Jessica speaks in depth about tomorrow’s special day at Clinton Raceway, ‘Legends Day,’ which is the biggest day of the season for the track. She also mentions some of the ‘Legends’ that will be attending and race fans will have an opportunity to meet and talks about the special ‘Legends Day Trot’ and who are the ‘Legend’ drivers that will be participating in the event. She also discusses some of the other important race days on the Clinton schedule this Summer and talks about her career as Marketing Manager and what does the Clinton Racetrack mean to the local community. Jessica also talks about her own career with Clinton Raceway and how this is her second stint as Marketing Manager.