KENTUCKY — By Ed DeRosa   You know the expression “On the outside looking in?” Well, when it comes to the Valley View Stakes on Friday at Keeneland, it might as well be “On the outside looking to win.” We will see who actually ends up on the outside...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Terrific Twos Immersive’s imperviousness to the dreaded ‘terrible twos’ has been a marvel for ownership group Godolphin, whose homebred filly is off to a perfect 2-0-0 start to her racing career. Fresh off a scrappy score in the Spinaway (G1)...

KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $500,000 Kentucky Downs Handicap, one mile on the turf Date: Sunday, September 1 (Race 9, 5:50 pm ET ) What to do with a $20 Bet: $1 exacta box ($12)- #2 Siege of Boston, #4 Minnesota Ready, #6 Smokin’ T, #9 Funtastic...

TORONTO– By Matthew Lomon   Thanks for the Compliment When the only knock against Fierceness reads more like a compliment, it says a whole lot about how highly regarded he is amongst his contemporaries. The 3-year-old colt, who gained somewhat of a reputation for not being...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Rolled the Tide After a tame start, a late push turned the tide of the $600,000 Alabama (G1) in Power Squeeze’s favor. Working in concert with rider Javier Castellano, the 3-year-old filly patiently stalked then-leader and 9-5 choice Candied...

TORONTO — By Chris Lomon   The King’s Plate is the biggest horse racing betting event in Canada, which provides novice bettors a great opportunity to place their first wager on horse racing. Remember, you can make a bet on any horse that catches your eye – be it the...

TORONTO — By Matthew Lomon   Against All Odds It took nine tries, but Nakatomi is finally a graded stakes winner. Like the man who saved Nakatomi Plaza in 1988, the 5-year-old gelding defied the odds to unseat even-money favorite Skelly and reclaim control of the $350,000...

DEL MAR PARK — By Ed DeRosa   Two diametrically opposed styles of races headline the top summer racing today, as the feature at Saratoga Race Course is a turf sprint while the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club headliner is a dirt marathon. Of course, style is not related to...

ENGLAND — By Ed DeRosa   A familiar face to North American bettors headlines the Falmouth Stakes on Friday at Newmarket in the UK, where last year’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf runner up Porta Fortuna figures to be a heavy favorite off a big win in the Coronation...

KENTUCKY — By Chris Lomon   Spotlight Race: $250,000 Old Forester Mint Julep Stakes (G3T)   Date: Sunday, June 2nd (Race 7, 3:50 pm ET)   What to do with a $20 Bet:  First Bet- $1 exacta box on #2 Henrietta Topham, #7 Delahave, #8 Heavenly Sunday Second Bet- $7...