Iron Rob, Denman’s Call Join Field for Santa Anita Derby

© Benoit Photo The talented three-year-olds Iron Rob and Denman’s Call, who finished first and second in the six-furlong San Pedro Stakes on March 20th at Santa Anita, have joined the probable field for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th. Iron … Continued

The Turf’s Up Horse Racing Podcast 3-11-16

In this week’s episode of the Turf’s Up podcast, J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the field for the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) and shares his thoughts on each horse in the race. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to … Continued

Keeler’s Kentucky Derby Top 10: February 5, 2016

© Benoit Photo 1. Mor Spirit He hasn’t run badly in four starts so far and looked great winning the Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) in December, reeling in stablemate Toews On Ice to win by a deceptively easy 1 … Continued

Thoughts on Smokey Image’s California Cup Derby Beyer

Smokey Image defeating Found Money in the 2015 Golden State Juvenile Stakes – © Benoit Photo In the aftermath of Smokey Image’s dominating win in the January 30th California Cup Derby at Santa Anita, some racing fans are questioning the Beyer speed … Continued

The Turf’s Up Podcast Episode #2

Photo by NYRA/Coglianese Photos Mohaymen and Flexibility are expected to win the Holy Bull Stakes (gr. II) and Withers Stakes (gr. III) later this afternoon, but what would be the most ideal way for them to win? J. Keeler Johnson shares … Continued

Three 2yos to Follow from Del Mar

During the summer meet at Del Mar, plenty of two-year-old colts stamped themselves as future Breeders’ Cup and Triple Crown contenders by scoring impressive victories. Some–such as Nyquist–are already well-known, but there are many others that are still flying under the … Continued