Seirge LeBlanc – Seirge Leblanc was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. From childhood to his teenage years, Seirge had a career as a television actor, taking part in mini-series, made for television movies, commercials and live theatre. Ultimately, though, he couldn't fight the urge to get to the racetrack.
Seirge's father John Leblanc was a prominent jockey in his time, riding champions like La Prevoyante, Glorious Song, Reasonable Win and Kennedy Road. Adding to his horse racing exposure, Seirge' s older brother was an aspiring trainer. As early as age 6, Seirge could be found following big brother John Jr. through the stables of leading trainers Jacque Dumas, Tino Attard and Bob Tiller. By age 18, Seirge was shed row foreman for trainer Andy Bankuti, galloping claimer-of-the-year Open Ice Hit, and Ohio Oaks second place finisher Brite Prospector. In 1997 he moved his tack to Mike Keogh's barn, which he would call home for the next 7 years, 4 of them as Assistant Trainer. Seirge describes those days as the best years of his life. He worked with several stakes winners, but the pinnacle of his career as a horseman was the arrival in Keogh's barn of two of Canada's greatest racehorses, Mobil and Wando, in 2002 and 2003.
By 2004 his interest in the industry had expanded beyond the training barn and he took a position as an Associate Producer for Woodbine Entertainment Group's Broadcast Department, creating in-depth stakes-focused television pieces, and producing Trainer and Jockey/Driver profiles for both breeds of equine athletes. His move to the HPItv host's chair marked the point where all the elements of his career finally came together with a new set of challenges, with the latest chapter still being written.
Klaus Ebner - Was born and raised in Mississauga, Ontario. He currently resides in Hamilton, Ontario. He went to school to learn computers and I.T. technical support. After working in the I.T. industry for seven years he decided to make his passion for horse racing his occupation, a decision that changed his life.
Introduced to racing at the age of 12 by family and friends, Klaus loved the sport of kings from the start. He is an avid fan and handicapper and loves playing long shots and value plays. A self proclaimed horse racing geek, Klaus plays horse racing video games, reads industry magazines and lives the sport. He loves to travel to racetracks and has been to Saratoga, Pimlico for The Preakness and to two Breeders' Cup events. His dream is to visit Paris during the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe meet. His favourite horses include Lure, Victory Gallop and Izvestia. He hopes to one day own his own horses. Klaus has held numerous jobs at Woodbine in an operational capacity. He was a call centre representative and later moved up to call centre supervisor. He worked in the call centre for three years before assuming the position of Wagering Operations Manager. Early in 2007 the chance of a lifetime came to Klaus, and here he is!
Chad Rozema - was born and raised in Waterloo, Ontario where he resides to this day with his wife and two children.
Chad was introduced to the racing world at a very young age. He began working at Elmira Raceway when he was just 10 years old. He has worked various jobs at the Elmira oval during his seven year tenure, but had always hoped for the chance to one day take on the role of track announcer.
In 2000, he would get his chance when good friend and current WEG track announcer Ken Middleton Jr. took Chad under his wing and introduced him to the profession of race calling at Flamboro Downs.
Chad started by calling some qualifying events before given the chance to split the duties during an afternoon card of racing with Middleton Jr. He was instantly hooked and never looked back.
In addition to calling at Flamboro, Chad has also put his skills to work at Kawartha Downs, and such fair venues as Sutton Fairgrounds, and Markham Fairgrounds.
Early on, Chad aspired to be on television as a comedian but never thought his love for the horses would land him there. Looking back, he wouldn’t have it any other way!