Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
© 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
Breeders’ Cup Photo © In what could very well be one of the most anticipated races of the year, the three-year-old colt Ziconic–the second foal out of the legendary 2010 Horse of the Year Zenyatta–will make his debut in seven-furlong maiden special weight … Continued
Photo by Keeneland Photo Later this afternoon at Santa Anita Park, a small field of five talented three-year-olds (Electrifying has scratched) will contest the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II), a seven-furlong sprint that serves as a springboard to Santa Anita’s major Kentucky … Continued
In the fourth episode of the Turf’s Up horse racing podcast, J. Keeler Johnson discusses the recent victories by Battery, Truly Together, and the exciting Bob Baffert-trained three-year-old Cupid. If you enjoyed this article, be sure to sign up for email … Continued
© Benoit Photo – Mor Spirit remains at the top of Keeler’s Kentucky Derby Top 10 following his win in the Robert B. Lewis Stakes…
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
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
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
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Eight years ago this month, the legendary Zenyatta made her stakes debut in the El Encino Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita. Reserved off the pace as usual, the great mare seemed to be too far behind … Continued
© Benoit Photo When a champion racehorse returns from a long layoff, you cross your fingers and hope for the best, but until they actually race and prove themselves to be just as good as ever, there’s always a question mark–will they … Continued