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Tag: Horse racing news
Key Trends to Consider When Betting the Unpredictable Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
Four of the last eight and six of the last 12 winners of the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance have been longshots who prevailed at double-digit odds. Likewise, eight of the 12 editions of the Juvenile held in Southern California over the last 25 years were won by 2-year-olds who paid $23 or more for a $2 win bet.
2025 Ontario Derby at a Glance
Three-year-olds take center stage in Saturday’s Grade 3 Ontario Derby at Woodbine. The race usually draws a mix of Ontario-bred and U.S.-bred colts and geldings and that’s the case this year, with a field headlined by upset King’s Plate winner Mansetti.
Big trio set for Champions Day showdown at Ascot
Three of the world's top-rated racehorses - Ombudsman, Delacroix and Calandagan - meet in a blockbuster Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday.
