About this episode
The episode discusses recent Canadian successes in horse racing, the retirement of Roger Attfield, and features an interview with Mike Saftic about his Hall of Fame nomination.
Canadians winning at Gulfstream – Steve Owens, Pietro Moran and a bunch from Kevin Attard, including an 18-1 Stakes win. Kentucky Derby Preps from Florida, Arkansas, Dubai and Japan. The iconic Roger Attfield announced his retirement from training and he told us why as we delved into some of his great memories. Harness driver Mike Saftic talks about being a finalist for the Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame and admits, he probably would not have voted for himself. Hastings trainer Barbara Anderson-Heads has a lovely mare named Avana as a Sovereign Award finalist. She admits that Avana is a longshot and shares the sadness of many about the demise of racing at Hastings. We have the 10 lucky owners who have won slots to the Mohawk Million and sketch comedian/announcer Evan Loucks gave us a smile inducing race call.
People in this episode
Guest: Mike Saftic
Topics covered
- horse racing
- Kentucky Derby
- retirement
- Canadian Horse Racing
- Sovereign Award
- Mohawk Million
Keywords
- Gulfstream
- Kentucky Derby Preps
- Roger Attfield retirement
- Mike Saftic
- Avana
- Mohawk Million
- Harness racing
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame
Products: Avana
Places: Gulfstream, Kentucky, Florida, Arkansas, Dubai, Japan, Hastings
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