The 54-day meeting in Nisku, Alberta, features the $200,000 Canadian Derby (G3), part of a 'Derby double' with Woodbine.

Tips on how to spot the most likely early speed, and why Elektronic should not have been too difficult to add to your Pick-5 ticket.

The Irish connection had a big day on Sunday, April 24 over a Tapeta surface that was much quicker than the meet's first three days.

Saturday was a thrilling one for longshot players and almost every race on the day resulted in a double-digit payoff for a $2 wager.

A full field of 20 sophomores will be running for the roses in the $3 million Derby on May 7 and Milton, ON-born Messier is a contender.

Also at Keeneland, two-time Canadian Horse of the Year Mighty Heart runs out of gas and finishes sixth in the Grade 3 Ben Ali.

The life and achievements of this owner, trainer, breeder, builder, innovator, communicator, businessman and mentor will be honoured.

Railbird and handicapper Ivan Bigg dissects the past racing week and notes some of the patterns, surprises and big payouts.

The $50,000 Welcome Back Handicap welcomes back 10-year-old Reconfigure to Ontario and field size improves.

The Alberta horseman has been fine-tuning his broodmare band and has raised some nice stakes horses from small numbers.