KENTUCKY — By Sean Collins   With the Kentucky Derby complete, the field for the 149th Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course May 18 is beginning to take shape but most likely will be missing much Derby influence. Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Kenny McPeek had not yet...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Three of a Kind All eyes were on the iconic Churchill Downs for the 150th edition of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1), and it certainly did not disappoint. This year’s “Run for the Roses” had a little bit of everything: drama,...

Santa Anita – By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $100,000 Senorita Stakes (G3T) at Santa Anita Park   Date: Sunday, May 5 (Race 7, 7:10 pm ET)   What to do with a $20 Bet:  $20 to win on #2 Laulne (FR)   The Reason:  The last win – Angels Flight Stakes...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Chance at History Have a hankering for mint juleps, cigars, and premier Thoroughbred action? Get your fix this Saturday evening at historic Churchill Downs for the sesquicentennial running (150th) of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1). Going...

TORONTO  — By Matthew Lomon   Chop Week The fourth weekend in April will now be referred to as ‘Chop Week’ until further notice. The festivities began Thursday with Penn State linebacker Chop Robinson, who was selected 21st overall by the Miami Dolphins in the first round...

TORONTO — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $125,000 Woodstock Stakes      Date: Sunday, April 28 (Race 8, 4:54 pm ET)        What to do with a $20 Bet:  $10 exacta box bet with #2 and #4 finishing first or second in any order.   The Reason:  Midnight Mascot...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Four the History Books War Like Goddess (3-5) has a chance to do something this Friday at Keeneland that’s only been accomplished six times in the history of North American professional sports: win four consecutive championships. Instead of the...

CHURCHILL DOWNS — By Ed DeRosa   The Kentucky Derby! It’s the world’s most famous horse race, and the one everyone wants to win. Obviously as a breeder, owner, trainer, and jockey you want to be involved with the horse itself, but the magic of horse racing is bettors can...

CHURCHILL DOWNS If you won’t be one of the more than 150,000 fans descending on the Kentucky Derby in person this year, you can still have a blast with “The Greatest Two Minutes in Sports”™. Here are five tips for throwing a spectacular Derby watch party of your own: Gussy Up Your...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Skip the Line Other than Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho, nobody had a better Saturday than 5-year-old Skippylongstocking. The Saffie Joseph Jr. trainee made quick work of 10 challengers to capture the $1.25 million Oaklawn Handicap...