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OTTB Spotlight: Spanish Express

Spanish Express, a grey son of Senor out of the War Deputy mare Spanish Decree, raced 29 times and posted a 7-3-8…

Former Jockey Eurico Rosa da Silva’s Mission to Support Mental Health Healing with Horses

When Eurico Rosa da Silva left Woodbine on the evening of December 15, 2019, he was turning the final page in a…

How to bet the Bessarabian Stakes: Sheri Riddoch

This year’s rendition of the Grade 3 Bessarabian Stakes has attracted a very deep talented field, along with a few that have…

WOT: Show-Stopping Graded Stakes Action at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, & Woodbine

Golden Goose Drexel Hill, following a hard-earned runner-up finish at 32-1 in her graded stakes debut, aims to climb one step higher…

INSIDE THE NUMBERS: Best Betting Strategies for Stakes Racing Action at Aqueduct

Ed DeRosa – While the Grade 1 opportunities are waning for the top horses of 2025, there remain several key stakes restricted…

Love Illuminated: A Horse, a Rider, and the Glow of the Moon

Kseniia Nikitina might never know how or why the bay gelding with the old soul found his way into her world. Whether…

ICYMI: Breeders’ Cup Weekend Lives Up to the Hype and Then Some

Hoping for the Best Forever Young (JPN) added another prestigious jewel to his already sterling resume with an alpha-like triumph of the…

Horses Are Her Healing: Nicole Johnston’s Story of Strength

TORONTO, October 21, 2025— On mornings when it feels physically impossible to get out of bed, groom Nicole Johnston finds her greatest…

OTTB Spotlight: Super Brew (Stew)

A 6-year-old son of Milwaukee Brew out of the Northern Afleet mare Super Magic, Super Brew, bred in Ontario by Adena Springs,…

OTTB Spotlight: Reel Love

“Last year, Reel Love came to our farm as a two-year-old. We have given her a year to grow into her long…

How to bet the Canadian International with Sheri Riddoch

Bring on the shippers!!!!! Always fun when we get Euro invaders to compete locally as it just adds a whole new element…

OTTB Spotlight: Jimmy Is A Breeze

Jimmy Is A Breeze, rehomed by Southern Belle Thoroughbreds “Since coming off the track in October (2024), she has been super successful…

Lapochka’s New Life: Love at First Canter

TORONTO, September 24, 2025— Nycola Penfold was instantly smitten the moment the gallant-looking gelding came into view. She had been searching for…

OTTB Spotlight: Perseverate and Surfeit

“Already the owner of LongRun grads Alpha Mia and Tale of Perfection, Laura Bishop has generously offered to care for two of…

How to bet the Woodbine Mile on $50: Molly Jo Rosen

A Closer Look at the Field 1-Stanley House ~ he gets good in the summer & the win last out was gutsy,…

How to bet the Summer Stakes and Natalma Stakes with Sheri Riddoch

How to bet the Summer Stakes with Sheri Riddoch: This year’s 2-yr-old G1 stakes that provide Breeders’ Cup berths have a different…

OTTB Spotlight: Steak and Cheese (Chez)

From Southern Belle Thoroughbreds: “Chez is a true gentleman to work with. Favourite in the barn and quickly became a favourite at…

OTTB Spotlight: Reconfigure (Rico)

“Reconfigure (Rico) is enjoying his well deserved retirement from racing at Milestone. This gallant 2012 son of Classic winner Lemon Drop Kid…

Inside Track: August 30-September 1

A look at some of the top highlights from the past long weekend of racing at Woodbine. Memorable Introduction Church and State,…

OTTB Spotlight: Running Count

A 3-year-old son of Volatile out of the Speightstown mare Island Gale, Running Count was bred in Ontario by Jesse Korona. “New…

Molly Jo Rosen: How to bet the King’s Plate

Top Pick: #3 Notorious Gangster Wildcard: #2 William T Longshot: #4 Scorching $20 in Wagers: $.20 Super using 1-3-4 / 1-3-4-12 /…

A Closer Look (King’s Plate edition) – Doug McPherson

Saturday, August 16 Race 9 – The King’s Plate $20 bet: $20 win on #10 #1 Mansetti – After nearly being knocked…

Sheri Riddoch: How to bet the King’s Plate

The King’s Plate is one of the most anticipated races of the year from a bettor’s perspective as there are so many…

166th King’s Plate – Media Guide

The 166th running of The King's Plate will take place on Saturday, August 16, 2025 at Woodbine Racetrack. Please use this media...

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