Ron Gierkink is based in Toronto and covers Woodbine as a handicapper and reporter. He joined Daily Racing Form in 1988.

The young stakes-winning broodmare Smash Ticket sold for $600,000 to lead the session as the Keeneland November breeding stock sale opened its Book 2 portion on Wednesday with figures that ...

$2 million; six furlongs; 3-year-olds and up ...

$1 million; seven furlongs; fillies and mares, 3-year-olds and up ...

BF: Ranks among leading female turf stayers in Europe though winless since June 2023, faces males 12f rather than 11f FMT ...

$2 million; 1 mile, turf; 3-year-olds and up ...

DA: Perfect and untested in two starts, including KEE romp over Ferocious; speedy colt must break well from inside post.

$7 million; 1 1/4 miles; 3-year-olds and up ...

Buckaroo, the British-bred four-time stakes winner, has had a methodical preparation for Monday’s Group 1 Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse in Australia since he resumed racing after a four ...

Trainer: P. D'Amato Jockey: Irad Ortiz, Jr. Last Race: Debutante, DMR, 2nd DA: She's consistent but just hasn't progressed much since early in 2YO season; this will be her first route attempt.

Derick Giwner serves as Editor of DRF Harness for Daily Racing Form. He has worked for Sports Eye/Harness Eye since 1996 and has served as editor of the paper since 2005. He has worn many hats in ...

DA: Dazzling Tokyo debut winner was more workmanlike over shorter trip last time; bred to get at least this far.