Keying Divisidero in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic
J. Keeler Johnson believes that defending winner Divisidero will be tough to deny in the Woodford Reserve Turf Classic at Churchill Downs.
California Shippers Arrive for Oaklawn Stakes Races
Stellar Wind arriving at Oaklawn Park – Coady Photography As the 2017 Oaklawn Park meet approaches its climax, a planeload of talented California-based horses arrived at Oaklawn on April 11th with plans to compete in the track’s upcoming graded stakes races. Leading the way … Continued
Kathballu Has Longshot Potential in Madison Stakes
Paulassilverlining winning the 2016 Vagrancy Handicap (gr. III) – Photo by Joe Labozzetta/Coglianese Photos/NYRA One of the highlights of the April 8th card at Keeneland is the $300,000 Madison Stakes (gr. I), a seven-furlong sprint for fillies and mares. The … Continued
Fields Coming Together for Jenny Wiley and Other Keeneland Stakes
Breeders’ Cup Photo © With the Keeneland Spring Meet officially underway and a fantastic Saturday of racing scheduled for April 8th, the fields are already taking shape for Keeneland’s upcoming stakes races on April 13th, 14th, and 15th. One of the … Continued
Ward, Hancock Runners Look Live in Keeneland’s Opening Race
Keeler Johnson shares his handicapping analysis of the first race on opening day at Keeneland.
Oscar Performances Holds Tactical Advantage in Transylvania Stakes
In the opening-day feature of the 2017 Keeneland spring meet, Oscar Performance’s early speed could give him an advantage.
St. Joe Bay’s Speed May Dominate the Dubai Golden Shaheen
St. Joe Bay winning the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo Of all the races that comprise the exciting Dubai World Cup program on March 25th at Meydan, none have been quite so thoroughly dominated … Continued
Shaman Ghost, Midnight Storm Face Off in Santa Anita Handicap
In a showdown between two talented Grade 1 winners, Shaman Ghost’s proven stamina may give him a slight edge.
Dortmund Could Run in Triple Bend Stakes
Trained by Art Sherman, Dortmund is doing well and could make his seasonal debut in the March 11th Triple Bend Stakes (gr. I) at Santa Anita Park.
Mor Spirit Drills For Possible Santa Anita Handicap Start
© Benoit Photo By Ed Golden, Santa Anita Publicity Mor Spirit, second to Dubai-bound Hoppertunity in the San Antonio Stakes on Feb. 4, worked four furlongs in company with his conqueror at 7:45 Thursday morning in a drill that could … Continued