The filly Solo Album led all the way to win the Ontario Derby (G3) over the boys at Woodbine on Saturday, but was disqualified.

The Grade 3 stake on Oct. 21 has classic winners Velocitor and Touch'n Ride, but the fillies in the field could be tough.

The great Canadian-bred Langfuhr, a Grade 1 winner in New York, Hall of Fame inductee and tremendous sire, has passed away at the age of 31.

The Turf Endurance series wrapped up on Sunday at Woodbine with Meyer crowned; Red River Rebel won the Turf Sprint Series in August.

As the new CEO takes the reins at Woodbine Entertainment, this year’s theme focused on “honouring our past, building our future.”

Rob Marzilli paid $27,000 for a half-sister to graded stakes winner Passion for Action who sold in foal to top sire Silent Name (Jpn).

Just as it was a year ago, the leading trainer, jockey and owner at Fort Erie are Julie Mathes, Christopher Husbands and Bruno Schickedanz.

McNaughton, a former politician, will serve as Executive Vice President, Industry Relations and People Experience.

One of them won $2.7 million on an $8 ticket, the other made a billion (!) playing the ponies; plus a big Superfecta payout at Woodbine.

The 45-day racing season at the Vancouver track ended this past weekend with jockey Amadeo Perez repeating as top jockey.