NEW ORLEANS — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight race: $200,000 “Thanksgiving Classic Stakes” at the Fair Grounds in New Orleans, LA.     Date:  Thursday, November 23 (Race 9)    Why to watch:  The six-furlong dirt race for 3-year-olds and up has some intriguing...

KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa Sometimes the Breeders’ Cup brings clarity to the “Horse of the Year” debate, other years–like this one–it brings even more debate. Following North America’s championship day of racing on Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park, six of the winners and one...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon An Honourable Display Australian-bred Flag Of Honour (AUS) left it all on the track in this past Saturday at Woodbine. The gelding put together a breakthrough performance in the $175,000 Kennedy Stakes (G2), earning the top spot to secure both his...

NEW YORK — By Chris Lomon Spotlight race: $135,000 Forever Together Stakes   Date: Sunday, November 19 (Race 7)   Why to watch: The 1 1/16-mile turf tilt for fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up, features a combination of established talents and some interesting...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon A Colt and a Texan Integration will try to author his best C.J. Stroud impression this upcoming Saturday at Aqueduct. Like the Houston Texans’ rookie signal-caller, Integration has already proven worthy of a rise up the ranks despite being light on...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Hooked on a Feeling It may have taken a few tries, but once Millie Girl got her first taste of graded stakes glory, she couldn’t let the feeling go. The 5-year-old won her second career graded bout, and second in a row, this past Saturday at Woodbine....

CHURCHILL DOWNS — By Jessica Paquette How do you handicap a maiden claiming race? This can be one of the trickier kinds of races to evaluate because it can be a combination of inexperience and horses who, at this point, may not have lived up to lofty expectations. A maiden race...

TORONTO — By Chris Lomon Spotlight race: $100,000 Lake Ontario Stakes Date: Friday, November 10 (Race 7) Why to watch: The Ontario Sired Heritage Series final for 3-year-old colts & geldings features some impressive local talent. Who to watch in the Lake Ontario: #1 Souped...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Stepping into the Spotlight This past Saturday at Santa Anita, Woodbine hometown favorite Moira proved to the horse racing world that she can run with the best of them. The 4-year-old filly took her talents outside of Woodbine to test herself against...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Grey Area The Grey Stakes (G3) is a fitting title for a competition where the top three challengers are nearly indistinguishable based on opening line odds. Set for this Saturday at Woodbine, the $150,000 affair boasts a leading trio of Piper’s Factor...