By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Happy Thanksgiving! A delightful week of racing is underway. There are graded stakes to enjoy on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, including...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman On a relatively quiet weekend before Thanksgiving, one of the biggest races on the calendar is Saturday's $300,000 Commonwealth Turf (G3), a 1 1...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A strong field has turned out for Saturday's $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs. Nine horses have entered the 1 1/8-mile contest...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Two of the most talented sprinters in the country are slated to compete in separate races this Saturday. Ironically, neither of the races are graded...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman From 2010 through 2022, the historic Clark Stakes at Churchill Downs carried Grade 1 status, and the roster of winners included future Horses of...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready! The 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby gets underway this Saturday with the running of the $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Prior to the running of the $500,000 American Turf S. (G2) on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, there was buzz that the race would rank among...
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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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