TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Roll out the Red Carpet Saratoga’s signature race – the $1 million Whitney (G1) – is set for its 98th renewal this Saturday. Featuring a loaded field of first-class contenders, the 1 1/8-mile dash is headlined by the leading trio of Fierceness...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Going My Way Back-to-back allowance wins between January and February inspired Crazy Mason’s connections to test the graded stakes waters in April’s Grade 2 Carter. The decision proved prudent, as the Gregory Sacco trainee soared back for the...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Front Page News Journalism has been a headline maker during a remarkable 2025 campaign that’s seen the 3-year-old colt collect north of $3 million across five starts. On Saturday, the Preakness (G1) champion and Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Eyes on Me She Feels Pretty has stunned across 10 career starts, locking down seven wins, including five graded stakes, and nearly $1.8 million in purse earnings. Currently riding a four-race win streak, the sizzling Cherie DeVaux charge enters...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Hit the Nitro Unbeaten through five starts in 2025, Nitrogen no longer has the element of surprise on her side – but the dynamic 3-year-old filly has proven she doesn’t need it to thrive. Already a millionaire this season alone, Nitrogen eyes...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Dan the Man Mystik Dan appears to be coming out of a lull that left three blemishes on his otherwise sterling resume following a landmark score in last year’s Kentucky Derby (G1). Fresh off an inspiring Blame (G3) triumph last time out, the...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Pat on the Back After missing out on a fairytale ending in last month’s Peter Pan (G3) by three-quarters-of-a-length, McAfee eyes a soft reset in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown. Mired in a winless three-start sophomore...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Stated Intentions One month after a stout rally earned Margie’s Intention the top prize in the Black-Eyed Susan (G2), the 3-year-old filly finds herself across the DMV to compete in Saturday’s $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3). Making the 72-mile...

NEW YORK — By Matthew Lomon   Settling the Score The 157th renewal of the $2 million Belmont (G1) won’t anoint a Triple Crown champion, but it may very well decide the rubber match between Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty and Preakness (G1) victor Journalism. Meeting...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   When There’s Sparks… Get Smokin has seen a thing or two across 32 starts, five graded stakes wins, and over $2.1 million in total purse earnings. But one thing the mighty 8-year-old hasn’t seen is the winner’s circle after the Eclipse Stakes...