Category Archives: News & Analysis

Captivating Boy: Lost By 3 But Held Gamely with 3 Back to 3rd

Four year old gelding for Craig Dollase, who had not been to the post since July 20 at Ellis Park, was in for the 1st allowance condition on Saturday at ¾ on the main. Off at 25/1 in a field of 8, he came out running under Kyle Frey and set some pretty fast fractions […]

Grade 1 Del Mar Oaks Video Analysis

By Jarrod Horak In this horse racing handicapping video, I analyze the Grade 1, $300,000 Del Mar Oaks at Del Mar Racetrack using Today’s Racing Digest past performances. Del Mar Oaks field: 1 – Slick (15-1), 2 – Take a Breath (12-1), 3 – Velocity (15-1), 4 – Resolve (20-1), 5 – Lush Lips (3-1), […]

Fast-paced horse race at King's Plate Day, showcasing thoroughbred racing action and Canadian horse racing traditions from Today's Racing Digest.

King’s Plate Day Delivers Canada’s Richest Card—and a Full Deck of Betting Opportunities

TORONTO, ON — August 16, 2025 — The spotlight returns to Woodbine this Saturday as King’s Plate Day headlines Canada’s most prestigious racing weekend. With 13 races, multiple stakes-caliber events, and a blend of turf and synthetic action, this is the premier betting card of the season north of the border. The centerpiece, of course, […]

Iselin Stakes horse racing action at Monmouth Park with graded stakes on Saturday, featuring jockeys and Thoroughbred racehorses in competitive race conditions.

Iselin Stakes Headlines Monmouth Park’s Saturday Card With Graded Stakes Power and Live Undercard

OCEANPORT, NJ — August 16, 2025 — The Grade III Philip H. Iselin Stakes takes center stage at Monmouth Park this Saturday, highlighting a card full of pace clashes, trip horses, and under-the-radar setups for bettors. Featuring seasoned older males going 1 1/16 miles on dirt, the Iselin is a pace-driven dirt route that demands […]

Fast-paced horse race at Gulfstream Stakes with jockeys in colorful silks competing on the dirt track.

Gulfstream Stakes Saturday: Sheer Drama and Frolic’s Revenge Anchor a Card Built for Betting Angles

HALLANDALE BEACH, FL — August 16, 2025 — Gulfstream Park rolls out a turf-and-dirt double feature this Saturday, anchored by the Sheer Drama Stakes for fillies and mares sprinting seven furlongs on dirt and the Frolic’s Revenge Handicap, a Tapeta route for older females. Both races serve as pivotal midseason measuring sticks, and with deep […]

Strate Cash: Baltas Unveils Exciting Turf Prospect; Colt Powers to Impressive Debut Victory Under Red-Hot Prat

Three year old colt for Richie Baltas, who had been working lights out down at San Luis Rey, made his debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight at ¾ on the turf for sophomores. Bet down late to the heavy favorite at 2 to 5 in a field of 7, he broke OK under […]

Bro Bro: O’Neill’s Bro Bro Endures Rough Trip; Ready to Bounce Back Next Out with Clear Sailing

Three year old gelding for Doug O’Neill made start #2 on Friday in a 1st condition allowance race for Cal breds at 5/8 on the turf for sophomores. Off as the 4/5 choice in a field of 7 off an impressive maiden debut victory, he broke OK and was 4th down the back side just […]

Canto Della Terra (IRE): Beat 17 In Ireland and Should Be Stakes Material at So. Cal

Three year filly for Phil D’Amato made her U.S. debut on Sunday in a maiden special weight event at ¾ on the lawn. Off as the 4 to 5 choice in a field of 8, she broke slowly and quickly spotted the field five lengths. Prat had her near the rail and she was in […]

Rank: Strong Finish For 2nd by 3/4 on Track Favoring Speed All Day

Two year old colt for Doug O’Neill made start #4 on Monday in a maiden special weight at one mile on the main. Off at 4/1 in a field of 8, he broke OK from the 7 hole under Kyle Frey but got caught 5 wide into the clubhouse turn. He lost considerable ground and […]

Mizzyaan: Has Quick Acceleration That It Takes To Win On Turf

Three year old filly for Mike McCarthy made her 4th career start and 2nd in this country in Saturday’s finale, a maiden special weight for fillies and mares 3 and up at a mile and a sixteenth on the turf. Off at 6/1 in an 11 horse field, she was void of any early speed […]