"We thought it was really cool that the family who bred the horse and followed him throughout his career wanted to give him his retirement.”
After a badly-timed hiatus due to an immigration issue, the young jock (now a proud Canadian) is eager to get back to his winning ways.
A big field could mean a big payoff, but picking the winner may come down to the basics of class, speed, form and value.
It's 'bombs away' on the turf at Woodbine this Saturday; here are some things to consider when making your picks.
Should a horse moving from turf to synthetic be cause to cancel a wager? Maybe. Also, some Pick-5 tips for Saturday.
Paying attention to a jockey switching horses – such as what Rafael Hernandez did last Saturday – can pay off.
This year promises to be a strong event, and there’s plenty of value to be found if we just do some digging.
How a retired racehorse named Irish Gold brought joy and healing to an old horse who was devastated over the loss of his long-time buddy.
How betting rules stack up in the early pick-5 at Woodbine, and try boxing high Tomlinsons in maiden turf races - the payoffs can be huge.
It's all Filo this weekend in the bet365 Highlander Stakes; the eight-year-old gelding is three-for-three on the grass at Woodbine.
Woodbine's Saturday card includes an all-stakes Pick 5; let's apply in-the-money and a couple of other rules for possible winning combos.
The young Canadian rider will join contemporaries from around the world on July 6th to compete in an invitation-only race.
Gloating (just a tiny bit) over last weekend's winning picks - and let's try to keep it going on your Saturday plays at Woodbine.
If you have never seen a white, palomino, cremello or overo Thoroughbred you are not alone, as they are quite rare.
Troy Garnett spent some time as a press operator, "but the thing with horses is that no matter what you do, they draw you back in.”
