Fair Grounds

Unlocking Winners posts tagged "Fair Grounds"

Building a Case for Built in the Louisiana Derby

• 20 Mar 2025 1:11 PM
• Leave a Comment

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A 10-horse field has assembled for Saturday's $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds. The 1 3/16-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier has churned out a bevy of top-three Kentucky Derby (G1) finishers over the past 15 years, including winners Country House and Mandaloun. There are plenty of viable win contenders in this year's Louisiana... Read More

A Promising Longshot in the Risen Star

• 13 Feb 2025 11:24 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Looking for a Longshot in the Lecomte

• 16 Jan 2025 2:06 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte (G3) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Can Mystik Dan Win the Malibu?

• 23 Dec 2024 4:12 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Malibu (G1) and fourth other post-Christmas races.... Read More

Will My Boy Prince Rebound in Commonwealth Turf?

• 21 Nov 2024 2:32 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Commonwealth Turf (G3) at Churchill Downs.... Read More

Picking an 8-1 Longshot in the Louisiana Derby

• 21 Mar 2024 6:35 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Picks for the Risen Star and Sunland Derby

• 15 Feb 2024 9:15 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star (G2) and Sunland Park Derby (G3).... Read More

Betting On Speed in the Lecomte Stakes

• 18 Jan 2024 5:56 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Will Nash Triumph in the Gun Runner Stakes?

• 20 Dec 2023 2:26 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Which Horse Will Conquer the Risen Star?

• 16 Feb 2023 6:56 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Who Will Win the Lecomte Stakes?

• 19 Jan 2023 11:57 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Picks for a Post-Christmas Fair Grounds Feast

• 20 Dec 2022 4:13 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps a quartet of post-Christmas stakes for juveniles at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Analyzing Derby Preps Around the Globe

• 24 Mar 2022 9:16 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the UAE Derby (G2), Louisiana Derby (G2), and Sunland Derby (G3).... Read More

Handicapping an Epic(enter) Risen Star Stakes

• 18 Feb 2022 2:21 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Four Post-Christmas Stakes Picks

• 23 Dec 2021 11:41 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps a quartet of Dec. 26 stakes races.... Read More

Will Proxy Upset the Louisiana Derby?

• 18 Mar 2021 6:21 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (G2).... Read More

Fast Pace Could Determine the Risen Star Outcome

• 11 Feb 2021 5:53 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Three Races, Three Picks for Thanksgiving Week

• 26 Nov 2020 1:08 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Thanksgiving Classic, Clark (G1), and Long Island (G3) during Thanksgiving week.... Read More

A Wild Longshot Play in the Louisiana Derby

• 18 Mar 2020 12:17 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Will Blackberry Wine Win the Risen Star?

• 13 Feb 2020 12:41 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the first division of the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

History is Key to Handicapping the Lecomte

• 14 Jan 2020 5:20 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte Stakes (G3) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Looking for a Longshot in the Louisiana Derby

• 21 Mar 2019 9:40 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Louisiana Derby (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Picking Against War of Will in the Risen Star Stakes

• 14 Feb 2019 1:08 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Risen Star Stakes (gr. II) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Horse-by-Horse Preview of the Lecomte Stakes

• 17 Jan 2019 7:01 PM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Lecomte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Promising 2yos Face Off in Sugar Bowl Stakes

• 20 Dec 2018 9:59 AM
• Leave a Comment

J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Sugar Bowl Stakes at Fair Grounds.... Read More

Recent Posts

• Building a Case for Built in the Louisiana Derby
• A Promising Longshot in the Risen Star
• Looking for a Longshot in the Lecomte
• Can Mystik Dan Win the Malibu?

More Blogs

• Hangin' With Haskin
• Keeping Pace
• Through the Lens
• Unlocking Winners
• What's Going On Here

Archives

• June 2025 (4)
• May 2025 (5)
• April 2025 (4)
• March 2025 (4)
• February 2025 (4)
• January 2025 (5)
• December 2024 (4)
• November 2024 (4)
• October 2024 (5)
• September 2024 (4)
• August 2024 (5)
• July 2024 (4)
• June 2024 (4)
• May 2024 (5)
• April 2024 (4)
• March 2024 (4)
• February 2024 (5)
• January 2024 (4)
• December 2023 (4)
• November 2023 (5)
• October 2023 (4)
• September 2023 (4)
• August 2023 (5)
• July 2023 (4)
• June 2023 (5)
• May 2023 (4)
• April 2023 (4)
• March 2023 (5)
• February 2023 (4)
• January 2023 (4)
• December 2022 (5)
• November 2022 (4)
• October 2022 (4)
• September 2022 (5)
• August 2022 (4)
• July 2022 (5)
• June 2022 (4)
• May 2022 (4)
• April 2022 (4)
• March 2022 (5)
• February 2022 (4)
• January 2022 (4)
• December 2021 (5)
• November 2021 (4)
• October 2021 (4)
• September 2021 (5)
• August 2021 (4)
• July 2021 (5)
• June 2021 (4)
• May 2021 (4)
• April 2021 (5)
• March 2021 (4)
• February 2021 (4)
• January 2021 (4)
• December 2020 (5)
• November 2020 (4)
• October 2020 (5)
• September 2020 (4)
• August 2020 (4)
• July 2020 (5)
• June 2020 (4)
• May 2020 (4)
• April 2020 (5)
• March 2020 (4)
• February 2020 (4)
• January 2020 (5)
• December 2019 (4)
• November 2019 (4)
• October 2019 (5)
• September 2019 (4)
• August 2019 (5)
• July 2019 (4)
• June 2019 (4)
• May 2019 (5)
• April 2019 (4)
• March 2019 (4)
• February 2019 (4)
• January 2019 (5)
• December 2018 (4)
• November 2018 (5)
• October 2018 (4)
• September 2018 (4)
• August 2018 (5)
• July 2018 (4)
• June 2018 (4)
• May 2018 (5)
• April 2018 (4)
• March 2018 (5)
• February 2018 (4)
• January 2018 (4)
• December 2017 (4)
• November 2017 (5)
• October 2017 (4)
• September 2017 (4)
• August 2017 (5)
• July 2017 (4)
• June 2017 (5)
• May 2017 (4)
• April 2017 (4)
• March 2017 (5)
• February 2017 (4)
• January 2017 (4)
• December 2016 (5)
• November 2016 (4)
• October 2016 (4)
• September 2016 (5)
• August 2016 (4)
• July 2016 (4)
• June 2016 (5)
• May 2016 (4)
• April 2016 (4)
• March 2016 (5)
• February 2016 (4)
• January 2016 (4)
• December 2015 (5)
• November 2015 (4)
• October 2015 (5)
• September 2015 (4)
• August 2015 (9)
• July 2015 (6)
• June 2015 (8)
• May 2015 (10)
• April 2015 (12)
• March 2015 (8)
• February 2015 (8)
• January 2015 (9)
• December 2014 (6)
• November 2014 (7)
• October 2014 (18)
• September 2014 (10)
• August 2014 (11)
• July 2014 (16)
• June 2014 (13)
• May 2014 (24)
• April 2014 (20)
• March 2014 (12)
• February 2014 (13)
• January 2014 (9)
• December 2013 (8)
• November 2013 (7)
• October 2013 (11)
• September 2013 (8)
• August 2013 (6)
• July 2013 (2)
• June 2013 (1)
• May 2013 (4)
• April 2013 (1)
• March 2013 (3)
• February 2013 (4)
• January 2013 (4)
• December 2012 (3)
• November 2012 (3)
• October 2012 (4)
• September 2012 (4)
• August 2012 (5)
• July 2012 (7)
• June 2012 (9)