SANTA ANITA — By Matthew Lomon We’re back with another edition of Breeders’ Cup competitors and their pro athlete comparisons. This time around we’re taking a look at the established stars running on Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California. To get you ready for...

BREEDERS’ CUP — By Matthew Lomon In just a few days, premier talents from around the globe will converge on Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California for Breeders’ Cup weekend. Kicking off Nov. 3 with five juvenile series events for 2-year-olds, horse racing’s version of...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Rose to the Occasion Olivia Rose rode into Woodbine this past Saturday entered in both the Frost King and South Ocean Stakes. Tasked with deciding which event to run her in, the filly’s connections opted for the latter, and it’s safe to say they made...

KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa It’s a big week for two-year-old racing–what with the Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Friday card just 6 days away as of this writing–and Churchill Downs starts the week off proper with its Stars of Tomorrow card on Sunday. That’s right. It’s all two-year-old...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon One-upmanship Texas Rangers slugger Adolis García is the talk of the town after a legendary performance in this year’s American League Championship Series. Going 6-for-13 in the final three games is special, but it falls just short of the mark set in...

KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon Spotlight race: $300,000 Bryan Station Stakes (G3T) at Keeneland in Lexington, Kentucky. Date: Saturday, October 28 Why to watch: The one-mile turf race for 3-year-olds offers some intriguing betting options, and exciting thoroughbred action. Who to...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Underdog Sandwich Based purely on closing line odds, Saturday’s $250,000 Perryville Stakes at Keeneland seemed like a two-horse race between Dr. Venkman (even-money) and Verifying (9-5). After the heavy favourites, the remaining four competitors in...

KENTUCKY — By Jessica Paquette Handicapping “maiden” races can pose some unique challenges. Many of the contenders are so lightly raced that their body of work does not give too much insight and the maidens with the most experience, well, that can sometimes tell you...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Let’s Try this Again What was the difference between first and second place the last time Transient (GB) squared off with Vergara? Three-quarters of a length. That’s about the same as two yards on a football field or the width of an NHL hockey net....

NEW YORK — By Chris Lomon Spotlight race: $125,000 purse Glen Cove Stakes – Race 8 – Belmont at The Big A Date: Thursday October 19, 2023 Why to watch: The six-furlong turf race for 3-year-old filly sprinters is an intriguing affair featuring exciting horses from a...