Keeping Pace

Staff writer Frank Angst examines racing, handicapping, and other mysteries.

February 2017 - Posts

Looking East, to Far East, for Classic Starters

One year after Japanese-trained Lani started in all three Triple Crown races and earned a classic placing with a third in the Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G1), the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (G1) and Belmont Stakes have rolled out welcome mats for Japan-based 3-year-olds. Churchill Downs, along with the Japan Racing Association, established a Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby... Read More

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