KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa As a bettor in the thick of Breeders’ Cup prep season, there are two primary reasons to engage in the graded stakes action on Saturday coast to coast: potential betting opportunities within the races themselves, & research for betting the...

NEW YORK — By Chris Lomon There is plenty of exciting Thoroughbred action across the globe this weekend, including a pair of high-stakes stakes races at Belmont Park. Here is a closer look at two races that will deliver the winning connections a golden ticket to the upcoming...

TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon Super Sprinter What does Damon’s Mound have in common with Atlanta Braves Outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr.? They’re both at their best sprinting on dirt. That was the case again this past Saturday for the 3-year-old colt, who battled through sloppy track...

TORONTO – By Matthew Lomon 3,837,000 Little Things How many reasons are there to be excited about Mohawk’s 12-race card this Saturday night? $3.837 million, to be exact. That’s right, the total purse is nearly $4 million thanks to five coveted finals, including Standardbred...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Super Bowl Preview Saturday’s stellar 12-race card at Woodbine more than lived up to the hype. A day headlined by four stakes, three of which granted the winner an automatic berth into the Super Bowl of Thoroughbred racing (the Breeders’ Cup), started...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon With all the holdouts, roster turnover, and TMZ-style drama that precedes the start of every NFL season, whacky Week 1’s are to be expected these days. We saw favourites get blown out, star players put on their best Houdini impressions (not great for...

TORONTO — When it comes to success betting on horse racing, taking a stand against a horse can be as lucrative as picking the right one. At least that is what I hope with my wagering strategy for the Grade 1, US$746,453 Woodbine Mile on Saturday. No. 1 Master of The Seas is...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Pace Yourself Even though the FIBA Basketball World Cup is over, there’s another exciting qualifier event to keep an eye on. This upcoming Saturday, Mohawk will host some of Standardbred racing’s top two- and three-year-olds in eliminations for the...

TORONTO — Saturday’s Ricoh Woodbine Mile is a Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” race for the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF, offering the winner a fees-paid berth to the Nov. 4 race on the second day of the World Championships at Santa Anita Park....

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Gloria! For the first time in her career, Vergara is a graded stakes winner. Named after Modern Family star, Sofia Vergara, the 4-year-old was finally able to add a graded stakes to her resume after claiming the $1 million Ladies Marathon at Kentucky...