Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
In today’s episode of the Turf’s Up podcast, Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on some of the horses to watch in the “Super Saturday” races at Meydan and reveals his latest Top 10 list of Kentucky Derby contenders. If you enjoyed this podcast, … Continued
© Benoit Photo One of the greatest things about horse racing is that there’s always lots to look forward to–with so many races and so many horses, there’s always another great race just around the corner! Here are eight things to look … Continued
When the three-year-old filly Acapulco made her return to the races on February 19th at Turfway Park, many fans were expecting a spectacular and easy victory. After all, Acapulco had been fantastic in Europe last year, dominating the Queen Mary Stakes … Continued
© Benoit Photo 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, prepping for a two-race campaign in Dubai that will culminate with a run in the $10 million Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), turned in an impressive five-furlong workout on February 5th … Continued
In the third episode of the Turf’s Up horse racing podcast, J. Keeler Johnson discusses Frosted’s win in the second round of the Al Maktoum Challenge, Danzing Candy’s impressive allowance win at Santa Anita, and a couple of longshot contenders in the … Continued
It appears that trainer Todd Pletcher may be planning to send a Kentucky Derby contender to contest the $2 million UAE Derby (UAE-I) on March 26th at Meydan, as Pletcher has nominated an impressive contingent of eight horses to the … Continued
Hoppertunity (left) finishing second in the Hagyard Fayette Stakes (gr. II) at Keeneland – Keeneland Photo The talented Hoppertunity, who won the 2014 Clark Handicap (gr. I), has his sights set on a start in the 2016 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I) … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © With the Breeders’ Cup now less than a week away, I’m starting to go over the form of the European shippers for the juvenile turf races. In particular, I have been taking a close look at the … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © With the Breeders’ Cup now less than a week away, I’m starting to go over the form of the European shippers for the juvenile turf races. In particular, I have been taking a close look at the … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © According to reports, the unbeaten Ireland-based 2yo Hit It A Bomb–who scored an impressive victory in the seven-furlong Star Appeal Stakes at Dundalk earlier today–will make his next start in the $1,000,000 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (gr. I) on October … Continued