By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If you ask me, Saturday's $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds is ripe for an upset—perhaps an upset of monumental proportions. Seemingly...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If it seems like trainer Mike Maker wins the $250,000 Jeff Ruby Stakes (G3) every time he turns around, that's because—well—he pretty much does...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Road to the Kentucky Derby will take a few major turns this Saturday. Three important prep races are on the agenda, all offering 50 qualification...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman When handicapping races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, it's always tempting to think outside the box and look for up-and-comers with a chance...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman January is underway, and you know the 2020 Kentucky Derby winner is out there, somewhere. Maybe he's already won a graded stakes race, like recent...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman It seems safe to say the $400,000 Remington Springboard Mile Stakes at Remington Park is one of the fastest-growing races in North America. Just...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman It's shaping up to be a quiet weekend for racing in North America, not surprising after the all-out excitement of the November 1-2 Breeders' Cup...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman How time flies! It seems like yesterday we were hashing out the controversial outcome of the 2019 Kentucky Derby, and now here we are just two days...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Before I dive into my annual marathon analysis of the Kentucky Derby, I should probably admit that my handicapping confidence has waned considerably...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman In recent years, the Kentucky Derby has been dominated by favorites, and at the moment I expect that trend to continue with Omaha Beach looming...
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