July 20, 2025
TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon
Late Submission
Journalism was on the verge of missing his deadline, but a valiant late push in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell (G1) allowed the heavy favorite to sneak in under the wire.
Set back by an out-of-rhythm start, the reigning Preakness (G1) champion found himself second-to-last heading into the first turn at Monmouth Park.
From there, it was game on.
Maintaining poise, the first-class colt reached the stretch in third before tracking down the very horse he snatched the Preakness from – Gosger – to win by a half-length.
Journalism’s third career Grade 1 title, and fifth graded tally overall, pushed his lifetime earnings total just shy of $3.8 million.
At 2-5, Journalism paid $2.80.
It’s Just Distance
A little extra runway proved no problem for Redistricting, who confidently captured the $600,000 United Nations (G2T) at Monmouth Park on Saturday afternoon.
Heading into the 1 3/8-mile contest off a five-length Monmouth Stakes triumph at 1 1/8 miles
on June 14, the 5-year-old Chad Brown trainee looked every bit as comfortable this time around.
Operating out of post two, the 6-5 favorite held firm around the front of the nine-horse pack, patiently waiting to deliver the ultimate blow in the late stages.
The 1 1/2-length victory was Redistricting’s first at the graded level in seven tries and paid $4.60.
Cover the Spread
According to bet365, the Denver Broncos are -7.5 favorites over the Tennessee Titans, representing the largest spread of any game on the NFL’s opening week slate.
For reference, that line is less than half of Scottish Lassie’s 15 1/2-length margin of victory in Saturday’s $500,000 American Oaks Invitational Stakes (G1) at Saratoga.
Competing in a condensed four-horse field (down from six with scratches), Scottish Lassie wasted no time securing an early lead that would eventually balloon to the gaudy final figure.
The 3-year-old filly’s first win since last October’s Frizette (G1) pushed her lifetime earnings mark to $677,500 through six starts (2-0-3) and paid $6.70.
Game = Planned
From ideation to execution, Thought Process was flawless in Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente Handicap at Santa Anita.
Working in tandem with rider Hector Berrios, the crafty 3-year-old filly didn’t get too ahead of herself, letting the race unfold without forcing the issue.
Thought Process’ savvy paid off, as she was able to gain a two-length advantage into the stretch and ward off 15-1 challenger Casalu for the 1 3/4-length decision.
The Phil D’Amato trainee’s second career graded win and first since last October’s Surfer Girl (G3) paid $2.80.
Woodbine Oaks
No Time had all the time in the world Sunday afternoon, crossing the finish line 3 3/4-lengths ahead of the competition to take the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks.
Under the hand of Hall of Fame rider John Velazquez, No Time looked wise beyond her years in a comfortable conquest of the preeminent race for Canadian-foaled 3-year-old fillies.
The stellar showing under the golden Toronto sun not only got the Mark Casse charge back on track after a fourth in the Selene (G3) last time out, but also earned her the first jewel of the Canadian Triple Tiara, which includes the Bison City and Wonder Where Stakes.
At 6-1, No Time paid $15.50.