By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman After months of preparation, the field for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (gr. I) at Churchill Downs is set...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Question: How fast will the early pace be in the 2018 Kentucky Derby? That is one of the key factors to consider when handicapping the "Run for...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Every year, one of my favorite races to handicap is the $1.2 million Charles Town Classic (gr. II) at Charles Town in West Virginia. The huge purse...
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Before I begin my analysis of Saturday's $1 million Arkansas Derby (gr. I) at Oaklawn Park, let me say now that I'm going a bit outside the box with my selection and don't necessarily advise you to follow...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Bolt d'Oro or Justify? While it's rare to see two of the favorites for the Kentucky Derby square off four weeks out from the big race, racing fans...
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We've seen some impressive performances so far on the road to the 2018 Kentucky Derby. The showdown between McKinzie and Bolt d'Oro in the San Felipe comes quickly to mind, along with Justify's romping...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Excitement is building on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and with just six weeks until the first Saturday in May, the final round of prep races...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues this Saturday with two more major prep races, including the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) at Oaklawn Park...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Although there are three Grade 1 races scheduled to be run this Saturday at Santa Anita, the best race on the card might actually be the $400,000...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The stage is set, the horses are ready, and fans of the Kentucky Derby are excited to witness the seasonal debut of the champion Good Magic in the...
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