A NZ study of the physiological demands of race riding suggests that apprentices with fewer race rides may lack race-specific skills and fitness.
Sometimes there is no rhyme nor reason for what happens, especially when horses with odds of 79-1 and 20-1 finish first and second.
Can Patches O'Houlihan be beaten? The speedy gelding has only lost twice in 13 races and he is unbeaten this year with new rider Sofia Vives.
Two-year-old and bottom-level claiming races where anything can happen point to the possibility of a boxcar payoff.
A study found there is room for improvement in foundation training of racing Thoroughbreds to better their chances of a good life off the track.
Baby races have been our nemesis, but this pick-5 is finally one to believe in; plus a look at how last week's wagering shook out.
This open race traditionally pits US-breds against Canadian-breds and this 115th running has a fascinating mix of juveniles.
There are lots of choices in multiple directions which might all be right - or they could all be wrong; this is, after all, the Breeders’ Cup.
We sort out a challenging array of maidens, turf route specialists, class-droppers, non-winners and first-time starters.
I feel pretty comfortable with this $12 pick-5, and a superfecta wheel which covers the chances of something crazy happening (again).
Jesse Korona took a chance on a nice broodmare in foal to young sire Omaha Beach; the result was the Plate star Caitlinhergrtness.
It's 'all hands on deck' at the Goehring Research Lab where early detection, transmission and vaccine efficacy are being explored.
A look back at the crazy week that was as we brush ourselves off and look ahead to Saturday's Pick-5 at Woodbine.
Here are a few approaches to picking a winner among the 10 fillies and mares in this Grade 3 event at Woodbine on Saturday.
The tricky maiden races continue at Woodbine on tomorrow’s 10-race card; here are some tips for the pick-5, and a 20-1 horse that has a shot.
