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   Winning Frame of Mind Mindframe added another Kodak moment to his picture perfect 2025 with a confident one-length tally in Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs. Squaring off against a loaded field that included reigning...

KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Races for Sunday June 29th at Churchill Downs   $225,000 Debutante Stakes Race 7, 3:51pm ET   What to do with a $20 Bet in the Debutante Stakes: $20 win on #1 Essential Coffee   The Reason: Was demoted to second in her...

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...

CALIFORNIA — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $100,000 San Juan Capistrano Stakes (G3T)   Date: Sunday, June 15 (Race 9, 7:38 p.m. ET )   What to do with a $20 Bet: $3 exactor box: #3 Time Song, #4 Maltese Falcon, #6 Mrs. Astor   The Reason: Marathon race...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   For the Record After three consecutive winless starts, Mo Town Classic set the record straight in a hard-fought Eclipse (G2) victory on Saturday afternoon at Woodbine. Lined up in post six for the $175,000 contest, the 5-year-old Eswan Flores...

KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $250,000 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes (Grade 3) at Churchill Downs   Date: Sunday, June 1 (Race 9, 4:55 pm ET )   What to do with a $20 Bet in the Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes: First Bet – $5 to win and $5 to...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Suspended Suspense A condensed five-horse field in Saturday’s $400,000 Man o’ War (G2T) proved no match for 6-5 favorite Far Bridge, who made good on his lofty billing with an impressive one-length tally. Under the guidance of rider Joel...

TORONTO — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: Woodstock Stakes   Date: Sunday, April 27 (Race 7, 4:09 pm ET )   What to do with a $20 Bet: $20 to show on #5 Incoming   The Reason: There is plenty of speed to chase in the Woodstock. Incoming (20-1 in the...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Mission: Complete A first-rate effort from First Mission in Saturday’s $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap (G2) propelled the hard-nosed 5-year-old over $2 million in lifetime earnings. Slotted into post three, the 6-5 closing line choice hovered...