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 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 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 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...

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...

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...

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 — 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...