Perfect Revenge

Shirl’s Speight Dominates Marine

TORONTO, ON – Charles Fipke homebred Shirl’s Speight shot clear midway through the far turn and completely dominated his foes to win Saturday’s $125,000 Marine Stakes (G3) at Woodbine. Breaking cleanly from the far outside post…

Race Recaps

Halo Again Conquers Queenston

TORONTO, ON – Returning to face fellow Canadian-breds proved the perfect tonic for Halo Again, who took over in deep stretch before winning Saturday’s $125,000 Queenston Stakes at Woodbine. The 6/5 favorite in the field of nine, Halo Again and jockey Rafael Hernandez closely tracked early leaders Golden Wave and Ennis the Menace through… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Mr. Monomoy Wires Risen Star

NEW ORLEANS, LA – Trainer Brad Cox’s Mr. Monomoy laid to rest any doubts regarding his ability to route on Saturday when he took the field gate to wire in the first division of the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes Presented by Lamarque Ford (G2) at Fair Grounds. Breaking from post 9… Read More

Kentucky Derby

Risen Star Stakes Division 1 Preview: Enforceable Looks for Two in a Row

The first 50-point Kentucky Derby Prep Race has arrived as the $400,000 Risen Star Stakes (G2) kicks off the second round of points races that basically serve as “Win and You’re In” for the Kentucky Derby. This year’s race was split into two divisions, making for an even better afternoon… Read More

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Muskoka Gold Game in Cup and Saucer Victory

TORONTO, ON – Muskoka Gold, prominent from the outset under jockey Jerome Lermyte, turned back the challenge of favoured Pleasecallmeback for a 1 3/4-length victory in Sunday’s $226,600 Cup and Saucer Stakes at Woodbine Racetrack. The Cup and Saucer, a 1 1/16-mile turf race for Canadian-bred 2-year-olds, attracted a field of… Read More