TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   No Time to Burn Legend of Time (GB) decided to skip a step and make the second time the charm this past Saturday at Aqueduct. Making his first start since a disappointing fifth in the American Turf (G2) in his North American debut, the...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Espresso Yourself It’s been a rather vanilla start for Triple Espresso, who despite a superstar backing in jockey-trainer duo Irad Ortiz Jr. and Todd Pletcher, has yet to make waves on the big stage. Through six contests, Triple Espresso has...

SARATOGA — By Mike Curry   This year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets will be held June 8, but there is a notable twist to the final jewel of the 2024 Triple Crown. The race typically is held at Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., however the famed racetrack currently is...

NEW YORK — By Pat McKenna   The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced post times for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which will be held at historic Saratoga Race Course from Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 9. Highlighted by the 156th edition of the...

NEW YORK — By Alex Ballentine   While it’s always a little disappointing when there’s no chance of a Triple Crown, it’s hard to complain about the series of races thus far. Mystik Dan’s photo finish at Churchill Downs was one for the ages while...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Glamorous Grey Heading into Saturday, Seize the Grey was mostly known for being the only grey horse competing in the $2 million Preakness (G1). But after a picture-perfect run, the 3-year-old colt will forever be enshrined in Preakness history....

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Who Wants it? This year’s edition of $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) is as wide open as the New York Giants’ quarterback competition heading into training camp. Top contenders in each situation, 3-year-old filly Lemon Muffin and five-year...

PIMLICO — By Ed DeRosa   One of the most popular bets on Kentucky Derby weekend is the Kentucky Oaks-Derby double, tying together the Kentucky Oaks for three-year-old fillies and its counterpart the next day. Well, good news! The good folks at Pimlico Race Course offer...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Derby Darlings Not only will trainers Steve Asmussen and Todd Pletcher be jostling for

PIMLICO — By David Grening   Muth beat Mystik Dan by 6 1/4 lengths in the Arkansas Derby two months ago at Oaklawn Park, and though the latter has since come back to win the Kentucky Derby, Muth was installed as the morning-line favorite over Mystik Dan for Saturday’s $2...