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By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman On Aug. 14 at Saratoga, a seemingly ordinary seven-furlong allowance race produced an outcome that may have an outsized impact on a pair of graded stakes this weekend. Six weeks out from the Breeders' Cup, talented three-year-olds will take center stage in a handful of rich events. ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman An exciting weekend of racing awaits! High-class action is slated to take place across North America, with major stakes scheduled at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Woodbine. I don't think there's any trainer poised to enjoy more success in North America this week than ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Del Mar and Saratoga meets might be over, but the lucrative Kentucky Downs meet is in full swing with a pair of million-dollar stakes set to take place on Saturday. The racing action over the challenging European-style turf course at Kentucky Downs is always competitive, so ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Closing weekend at Saratoga is packed with graded stakes. Seven such events are slated to take place between Saturday and Monday, including a quartet on Saturday's action-packed agenda. Let's highlight three of the best graded stakes taking place on Saturday, including the Flower ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Raise your hand if you're ready for some top-class summer racing action at Saratoga! Seven graded stakes (including six Grade 1s) are slated to take place on Saturday at ''the Spa.'' Two of the most exciting events are the $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) and the $1.25 ...

Ready to test your handicapping skills in a series of informal handicapping contests? Then you've come to the right place! Every Saturday, the Unlocking Winners readers gather to share their selections for eight major race across North America and occasionally the world. Winning isn't easy, but the victor takes home the prestigious honor of ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman If you ask me, Saturday's $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar is one of the most intriguing top-level handicapping challenges we've seen in a while. Short fields have been prevalent in many Grade 1 races this year, but the Pacific Classic presents a much different picture. ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready, everyone! The second Saturday in August is stacked with stakes, including a quartet of Grade 1 events on grass. Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park is the highlight with three top-level prizes on the agenda. But Saratoga will also join in on the action with the ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman Did you know there are approximately 50 stakes slated to take place across North America from Aug. 5-8? It's going to be an epic week of high-class racing, that's for sure! Saratoga is leading the charge with an action-packed Saturday card featuring four graded stakes, including ...

By J. Keeler Johnson (''Keelerman'') Twitter: @J_Keelerman July is set to wind down in style with a bevy of competitive stakes races at Del Mar and Saratoga. Let's dig in and explore three of the most important events: Curlin S. at Saratoga Who is the most talented three-year-old colt entered to race at Saratoga this week? Most will side ...