WHAT’S ON TRACK: RECORDS, QUALIFYING POINTS, AND REMATCHES HEADLINE A STAKES-FILLED WEEKEND
TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Derby Darlings Not only will trainers Steve Asmussen and Todd Pletcher be jostling for
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What’s On Track: East Coast Stakes Action Dominates Weekend Ahead
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...
What’s On Track: Win Streaks, Rebounds, & Much More on the Line Over Diverse Stakes Weekend
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...
What’s On Track: Churchill Downs & Woodbine Dominate Loaded Weekend Slate
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...
What’s On Track: A Widespread Stakes Weekend Headlined by Pair of Graded Thistledown Tilts
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...
What’s On Track: Delaware, Monmouth, & Santa Anita Headline Bustling Graded Stakes Weekend
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...
What’s On Track: Saratoga Shines as 2025 Home of Historic Belmont Stakes
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...
What’s On Track: A Glut of Graded Stakes Action All Over the Map
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...
What’s On Track: A Spread-Out Stakes Weekend Packs Plenty of Punch
TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon
Target Acquired
Winless at the stakes ranks across four uneven attempts, Marksman Queen (GB) shoots for a change of fortune in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana at Churchill Downs.
After an uninspiring eighth in her stakes debut last March...
What’s On Track: A Saturday Slate of Graded Stakes at Pimlico Led by 150th Preakness
MARYLAND — By Matthew Lomon
Headline the Headliner
While there won’t be a Triple Crown winner for the seventh consecutive year (last claimed by Justify in 2018) with Kentucky Derby (G1) champion Sovereignty on a much-deserved break, the stakes remain high ahead of this...