We recap this year's top yearling sales – who paid the most, who made the most, and whether or not the ­auctioneers churned more (or less) profits than in 2008.

It's a bit sad, a bit happy and a bit witty – but if nothing else, this month's holiday Rail Tales is sure to get you thinking about the season and beyond.

There was plenty of hard work leading up to the big day, but for w­inner Roy Sproxton, the $25,000 cheque definitely made it all worth while. By Darryl Kaplan

The media has been awash of late with stories of freaky fillies who've exceeded everyone's expectations.

For as long as he can remember, Donnie Graham has been a lover of horse racing and hockey. And now, at 85, he can look back at a life in which he succeeded at both. A life well lived, indeed.

At an age where most young ladies have, well, other things on their mind, British Columbia resident Kayla Mills is carving a niche for herself in the horse industry on a variety of levels.

Life would be grand if everyone could pick a winner, but it may be the hardest task a horseman faces.