By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The day after Thanksgiving is perhaps best known for its "Black Friday" holiday sales, but on the horse racing front, it doubles as the day Churchill...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Racing fans bid farewell to Arlington Park following the 2021 race meet, but Arlington's most prestigious races—the Arlington Million (G1) and the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman One of the best races taking place over Independence Day weekend is the $750,000 Stephen Foster S. (G2) at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/8-mile race...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A stellar field has been entered in the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The historic 1 1/4-mile...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Kentucky Derby (G1) is a race like no other, pitting 20 talented three-year-old Thoroughbreds against each other over a 1 1/4-mile distance...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman From 2003 through 2019, pacesetters struggled in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. Even though gate-to-wire winners have historically...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Road to the Kentucky Derby is nearly complete. The first Saturday in May is barely more than three weeks away. Who will win the Run for the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Saturday is arguably the biggest racing day of the year at Tampa Bay Downs. Five stakes (four of them graded) worth a combined $1 million are on...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman In case you missed the memo, a staggering 29 stakes (16 of them graded) will take place across the U.S. this Saturday. The action-packed schedule...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Ready for a trip around the globe and back? The final Saturday in February is a busy one, with the Saudi Cup (G1) highlighting a rich international...
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