KENTUCKY — By Jessica Paquette Handicapping “maiden” races can pose some unique challenges. Many of the contenders are so lightly raced that their body of work does not give too much insight and the maidens with the most experience, well, that can sometimes tell you...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Let’s Try this Again What was the difference between first and second place the last time Transient (GB) squared off with Vergara? Three-quarters of a length. That’s about the same as two yards on a football field or the width of an NHL hockey net....

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Exclusive Company Only six horses have gone back-to-back in the 44-year history of the Ontario Fashion Stakes (G3). This Saturday at Woodbine, Hazelbrook (10-1) will look to become the first repeat winner since Atlantic Hurricane in 2012. The...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon How do you like your Stakes? Kentucky-bred bragging rights are on the line this Sunday at Keeneland… and with a storyline so rare it’s blue. This year’s running of the $350,000 Bourbon Stakes (G2T) could just as reasonably be called the all-Kentucky...

KENTUCKY — By Jessica Paquette Though the sports world may be focused on Red October, there is some serious action heating up at Keeneland this weekend with three significant Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifying races on Friday as part of the star-studded opening day...