TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Déjà vu On September 16, Eternal Hope (IRE) bested Neecie Marie to take home the $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks Invitational Stakes (G3) at Belmont. The duo met again at Belmont nearly one month later for the 26th running of the Sands Point Stakes (G2) and...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon FYI: This Filly is Good   Two starts into her career and Just F Y I is already a Grade 1 stakes winner.    Bad weather and poor track conditions at Belmont at the Big A were no match for this filly, who powered through to take home the $400,000...

BELMONT — By Chris Lomon Spotlight races: $500,000 Champagne Stakes (G1), Race 8, one mile on the dirt, for 2-year-olds. $400,000 Frizette Stakes (G1), Race 5, one mile on the dirt, for 2-year-old fillies. Date: Saturday, October 7 Why to watch: Both races are Breeders’ Cup...

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...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon Parlay Power Fan of the parlay? Fan of horse betting? Allow me to introduce you to emerging rookie rider Sofia Vives and the Pick 3. On a sunny Saturday afternoon at Woodbine Racetrack, the first three races of the day’s 10-race card went to Sofia...

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 Two for the Price of One On Sept. 30, historic Churchill Downs will host the stakes race so nice they named it twice. Jokes aside, the $400,000 Ack Ack Stakes (G3) is actually named after a legendary Thoroughbred runner who went 19-6-0 in 27 career...

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...