Today, Larry goes one-on-one with Oaklawn Park handicapper Nancy Holthus as the Road to the Kentucky Derby rolls through Hot Springs, Arkansas. Nancy previews tomorrow’s Grade 2, one million two hundred fifty thousand dollar Rebel Stakes, one of the key Kentucky Derby prep races of the season. She reflects on last year’s weather-delayed Rebel, explains why the race remains on Sunday this year, and discusses which contender the race may run through. Nancy also breaks down today’s Grade 3, five hundred thousand dollar Razorback Handicap, highlights other major stakes events on the Oaklawn card, and evaluates how Rebel winners have historically performed in the Kentucky Derby. She shares her background in racing, describes her handicapping philosophy, and identifies which Derby prep race has impressed her most so far this season.

Also today, jockey Dylan Davis returns to the show as he continues his recovery from a frightening riding accident last November at Aqueduct that left him with nine fractured ribs, a collapsed lung, and a broken collarbone. Dylan discusses the rehabilitation process, the doubts he faced while recovering, and whether retirement ever crossed his mind following what he described as a near-death experience. With more than one thousand six hundred career wins and purse earnings exceeding one hundred four million dollars since beginning his riding career in two thousand twelve, Dylan reflects on the support of his family, including his father Robbie Davis, and the role his agent Mike Migliore played in encouraging his comeback. He also outlines his goals for the upcoming season and the races he still hopes to win in his career.

Then, Woodbine’s Senior Manager of Communications Mark McKelvie joins the program as preparations continue for the two thousand twenty-six Thoroughbred season. Mark discusses the recently announced date for this year’s King’s Plate, what makes the historic classic such a special event, and how plans are progressing for opening day in April. He provides updates on backstretch activity, potential horse population shifts following changes on the West Coast circuit, and what fans can expect from the upcoming meet. Mark also reflects on the recent U.S. Horse of the Year honor for Beau Jangles, the first Ontario-sired two-year-old to win the award, and what the colt’s success means for Ontario breeding and harness racing. He updates listeners on Woodbine Mohawk Park winter operations, weather-related cancellations, and early preparations for the North America Cup.

In our feature “In Case You Missed It,” Larry recaps the biggest racing headlines from the past week across North America. Later, he delivers his Ponies Picks of the Day, sponsored by Rocket Ship Racing, highlighting potential wagering opportunities at Woodbine Mohawk Park and several other tracks racing today. And in this week’s Road Trip, Larry heads to Gulfstream Park for the Grade 2, four hundred twenty-five thousand dollar Coolmore Fountain of Youth Stakes, a mile-and-a-sixteenth dirt test for three-year-olds on the Kentucky Derby trail.