HeyJaredDown The Stretch Podcast
A colourful, entertaining and passionate weekly look at thoroughbred, standardbred and quarter horse racing in Ontario hosted by Peter Gross.
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Down the Stretch 347 for September 7, 2026 (opens the original)
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This week’s episode covers all corners of the horse racing world. From Woodbine the Singspiel Stakes and the Wonder Where . And those wondering where Oaks and Plate winner Luster was, owner Andrew Rosen tells us why the most excellent filly won’t take part in the next 2 legs of the Canadian Triple Crown. There was another monster card of harness racing at Mohawk Saturday night that included the Maple Leaf Trot and the Canadian Pacing Derby . Also, the Yearling Sales Stakes from Woodbine, Woodmer
Down the Stretch 346 for August 31, 2026 (opens the original)
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At Woodbine Saturday, the Zadracarta and Toronto Cup Stakes. From Mohawk, the Peaceful Way and the William Wellwood, and from Saratoga, the Travers Stakes. We’ve got Pietro Moran winning at Saratoga on Thursday, then losing to dad, David on Friday. Harness driver Jody Jamieson talks about the thrill of winning the Gold Cup and Saucer in Charlottetown, while burning the interviewer for getting his age wrong. Paul MacDonell has retired after 45 years in the bike and he did so with a winning drive.
Down the Stretch 345 for August 24, 2026 (opens the original)
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It was the Seaway Stakes at Woodbine and the favourite could see her way to the winner’s circle. An interesting way for Chantal Sutherland to win two races at Monmouth Park. It was Friday Night Stakes races at Mohawk Park and Louis-Philippe Roy loved it. We’ve got Audrey Cheung telling us about her first Stakes winner in her first year of training and former NHL player Randy Exelby explains why his thoroughbred ownership is working out a lot better than his professional goaltending. Our weekly A
Down the Stretch 344 for August 17, 2026 (opens the original)
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It was the 167th running of the King’s Plate at Woodbine and 5 other Stakes. The filly, Luster proved she is the best racehorse in Canada. Trainer Josie Carroll has a 4th King’s Plate, and trainer Kevin Attard dominated the rest of the card with 5 wins. We have coverage of the Class of 26 getting inducted into the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame, including Mike Saftic, Michael Burns Jr . and Richard Dos Ramos . There’s a 2-year-old pacer named Woodmere Rockit , who is the best rookie horse ou
Down the Stretch 343 for August 10, 2026 (opens the original)
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From Woodbine, the Bison City Stakes for the fillies and the Niagara for the boys. Garnet Barnsdale calls in from New Jersey with the Hambletonian and the Hambo Oaks. Trainer Dale Desruisseaux won the Plate Trial with Highwaytothemoon. He discusses the colt’s Kings Plate chances. Trainer Kevin Attard sent out a winner at Colonial Downs last Thursday. Jockey Christoph Douglas is the new kid on the block at Woodbine. His agent, Leroy Trotman tells us why this young man is having some early success
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