Usually the air around the Breeders’ Cup is tinged with the anticipation of who is going to emerge victorious over the two-day stand. There certainly was a level of anticipation to this year’s model, run...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman It's an exciting time for racing fans! The 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships will be held on November 1-2 at Santa Anita, with talented horses...
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There’s a lot on the line as the Thoroughbred industry approaches the 36th running of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, held this year for the 14th time in Southern California and for the 10th time...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Pre-entries for the 2019 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita were released on October 23, prompting handicappers from around the globe...
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For a Bob Baffert-trained horse who will be the likely favorite for the Breeders’ Cup Classic, you would think that McKinzie would have a stronger fan base, especially considering Baffert won three consecutive...
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Pre-entries for the Breeders’ Cup have been announced, and the World Championships are just days away (Nov. 1-2) at Santa Anita Park. It should be a cause for celebration and anticipation. However, the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman With the 2019 Breeders' Cup heading to Santa Anita Park, one of the key factors for handicappers to consider is how the slow and tiring main track...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Having come down with an annoying cold this week, I should preface my analysis of Saturday's $300,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (gr. I) with...
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Summer is gearing down, the Hopeful and Del Mar Futurity have been run, and September means the beginning of fall. And the beginning of fall means 2-year-olds, and in this case a double dose of them. Of...
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Most owners, trainers, and racing fans were tricked by the Halloween deluge in Louisville, Ky., that dumped several inches of rain on the main track and turf course at Churchill Downs. However, the sport...
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