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June 2024 - Posts

Will Disarm Step Up in the Stephen Foster?

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A strong field has turned out for Saturday's $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs. Nine horses have entered the 1 1/8-mile contest, including eight graded stakes winners and another who has placed at the Grade 1 level. Don't be surprised if one or more of these runners wind up in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) or Breeders' Cup Dirt... Read More

Will a Triple Crown Alum Win the Ohio Derby?

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Ever since the purse for the Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown increased to its current $500,000 in 2015, the 1 1/8-mile race has been won on a regular basis by Triple Crown alumni. Last year, it was Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Two Phil's who dominated the Ohio Derby by 5 3/4 lengths. In 2022, Derby also-rans Tawny Port, White Abarrio, and Classic... Read More

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