By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The week surrounding Independence Day is an exciting one in U.S. horse racing. Between July 2 and July 5, more than three-dozen stakes will be contested...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready, folks! An exciting weekend of racing is on the agenda, featuring more than two dozen stakes at tracks across North America. Some of the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If you're reading this post, then you're probably wondering who I've picked to win Saturday's 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes (G1) at Belmont...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a big one in U.S. horse racing, and this year is no exception. More than 50 stakes are slated to take place...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The weekend between the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Preakness (G1) brings a busy Saturday of racing at Belmont Park. Five graded stakes are on the...
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In many respects it seems as if the “year of COVID” has lasted a lot longer than 12 months. A year ago we couldn’t find much on the shelves of the local grocery store, especially paper products. Swiss...
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There are few mountains left for trainer Todd Pletcher to scale. While the veteran horseman is not yet in the Hall of Fame—he’s sure to be a first-ballot entrant when he becomes eligible in 2021—he ranks...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Who's ready for another exciting weekend of racing? Four weeks out from the Breeders' Cup, there are plenty of high-class events to anticipate across...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman There are plenty of competitive graded stakes races on the agenda this week. Woodbine alone is hosting four such events, including the Woodbine...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman There are plenty of horses to consider betting in the $500,000 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) on Independence Day at Belmont Park. That's pretty much...
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