KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes: A Lesson in Class Tahiyra is one of the best turf fillies in the world, while she is not a part of the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup field on Saturday at Keeneland, the last horse to beat her is. That is #4...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Exclusive Company Only six horses have gone back-to-back in the 44-year history of the Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3). This Saturday at Woodbine, Hazelbrook (10-1) will look to become the first repeat winner since Atlantic Hurricane in 2012. The...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon FYI: This Filly is Good   Two starts into her career and Just F Y I is already a Grade 1 stakes winner.    Bad weather and poor track conditions at Belmont at the Big A were no match for this filly, who powered through to take home the $400,000...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon How do you like your Stakes? Kentucky-bred bragging rights are on the line this Sunday at Keeneland… and with a storyline so rare it’s blue. This year’s running of the $350,000 Bourbon Stakes (G2T) could just as reasonably be called the all-Kentucky...

KENTUCKY — By Jessica Paquette Though the sports world may be focused on Red October, there is some serious action heating up at Keeneland this weekend with three significant Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifying races on Friday as part of the star-studded opening day...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Parlay Power Fan of the parlay? Fan of horse betting? Allow me to introduce you to emerging rookie rider Sofia Vives and the Pick 3. On a sunny Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack, the first three races of the day’s 10-race card went to Sofia...

TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon Super Sprinter What does Damon’s Mound have in common with Atlanta Braves Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.? They’re both at their best sprinting on dirt. That was the case again this past Saturday for the 3-year-old colt, who battled through sloppy track...

TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon 3,837,000 Little Things How many reasons are there to be excited about Mohawk’s 12-race card this Saturday night? $3.837 million, to be exact. That’s right, the total purse is nearly $4 million thanks to five coveted finals, including Standardbred...

TORONTO — When it comes to success betting on horse racing, taking a stand against a horse can be as lucrative as picking the right one. At least that is what I hope with my wagering strategy for the Grade 1, US$746,453 Woodbine Mile on Saturday. No. 1 Master of The Seas is...

TORONTO — Saturday’s Ricoh Woodbine Mile is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” race for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF, offering the winner a fees-paid berth to the Nov. 4 race on the second day of the World Championships at Santa Anita Park....