By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Merry Christmas, racing fans! To celebrate the holiday, we have a special handicapping treat. This week, we're examining not one... not two... not...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Through the years, trainer Kenny McPeek has saddled a bevy of Grade 1 winners. He's won the Preakness S. (G1) with champion filly Swiss Skydiver...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman When it comes to preparing for the Kentucky Derby (G1), there's no such thing as a one-size fits all approach. At this point, there are no fewer...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Memorial Day weekend is traditionally a big one in U.S. horse racing, and this year is no exception. More than 50 stakes are slated to take place...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The weekend between the Kentucky Derby (G1) and the Preakness (G1) brings a busy Saturday of racing at Belmont Park. Five graded stakes are on the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman After a couple of frustrating misses in recent years, you might say I'm highly motivated to pick the winner of the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill...
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In terms of today's methods of preparing Thoroughbreds for the spring classics, Essential Quality has gained about as much experience in his five starts before this year's Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Kentucky Derby is just nine days away, and the field is pretty much set. All that remains is to watch workouts, review replays, decipher data...
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If one of the horses with early speed entered in the $1 million Rebel Stakes (G2) March 13 at Oaklawn Park is able to emerge with a victory in the 1 1/16-mile race, they figure to be a good fit for the...
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Little did we know back in early February when we spent a snowy evening at Turfway Park what would come our way during the last 10 months of 2020. What followed might be best summarized by crazy, bizarre...
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