This week on Blinkers Off, we welcome back King’s Plate-winning jockey Pietro Moran, the show’s first returning guest, for a full breakdown of his unforgettable Plate day, what it’s like riding against American stars, and how he balances being a full-time student with a full-blown jockey career.

In Track Talk, we spotlight the launch of the 23rd class of Godolphin Flying Start, a global training program for the next generation of racing leaders.

Then in Mail from the Rail we cover what the difference is between a claiming race and an allowance race, and what happens to horses after they retire from racing?

In this week’s episode of Blinkers Off, we speak with one of the sharpest minds in the game, bloodstock agent David Ingordo. David's eye for talent helped discover champions like Zenyatta and Flightline. From picking a horse to managing syndicates, David breaks down what separates a good horse from a great one and shares his thoughts on the direction of the Thoroughbred industry.

In Track Talk, we break down a viral racing reality show pitch, talk about Canadian Horse Racing history, and look at Lil Yachty’s surprise Del Mar appearance that had the grandstand buzzing.

All that and more, this week on Blinkers Off.

It’s the 166th running of the King’s Plate, and Blinkers Off is going all-in for Canada’s biggest day in racing. Host Colton Phillips kicks things off with a dive into the rich history of the King’s Plate before sitting down with an all-star lineup of jockeys competing in this year’s race. Hear from Hall of Famer Javier Castellano, rising Western Canadian star Fraser Aebly, and Woodbine standout Pietro Moran as they share insights on their horses, race day prep, and what makes the Plate different from any other race. Don’t miss this special episode taking you right into the Sport of Kings.