2016 Breeders’ Cup Turf Pre-Entries

Breeders’ Cup Photo © Two years after finishing a close second in the 2014 Breeders’ Cup Turf (gr. I), Flintshire will return to Santa Anita for a second chance at the $3,000,000 race. The star runner, who has traveled the globe winning and … Continued

2016 Breeders’ Cup Classic Pre-Entries

© Benoit Photo 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome, Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (Fr-I) winner Found, and record-breaking Travers Stakes (gr. I) winner Arrogate are among the major names that have been pre-entered in a fantastic renewal of the $6 million Breeders’ Cup … Continued

Replays and Recaps of the Hong Kong International Races

Early in the morning on December 13th, while many racing fans in the U.S. were asleep, a terrific series of four group I races were held at Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong. These were the Hong Cup Vase, Hong Kong … Continued

Keeler Johnson’s Graded Stakes Preview for June 27, 2015

A terrific Saturday of racing awaits on June 27th, highlighted by 11 graded stakes races across the U.S. and the prestigious Irish Derby (Ire-I) across the waters in Ireland. There’s plenty to cover, so without further ado, let’s get started! Mother Goose … Continued

Jacks Hobbs Draws Post 2 in Irish Derby

Investec Derby (Eng-I) runner-up Jack Hobbs will face seven rivals when he starts as the heavy favorite in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) on June 27th at the Curragh. Trained by John Gosden, Jack Hobbs will be ridden by William Buick … Continued

Field Comes Into Focus for Irish Derby

The field for the June 27th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) at the Curragh came into sharper focus on Tuesday, the last stage of entry before final entries and post positions on drawn on Thursday. The 12-furlong Irish classic … Continued