By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") The showdown that racing fans have been anticipating for weeks came to fruition last Saturday, as 2014 Horse of the Year California Chrome squared off against 2013 champion...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Get ready, everyone! February 7th promises to be the best day of racing thus far in the young year, with the schedule of nine graded stakes races being highlighted by...
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Lord Nelson after winning the San Vicente Stakes. Photo: Benoit Photography While Sentient Jet Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (gr. I) winner Texas Red ran second in his 3-year-old debut, finishing a neck behind...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") On February 1st, one of the most exciting races of the weekend will be held at Santa Anita Park, that being the $200,000 San Vicente Stakes (gr. II) . The seven-furlong...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Dirt! Turf! Fillies! Colts! Three-year-olds! Older horses! No matter what kind of racing you prefer, there should be something for everyone on the second Saturday of...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Breeders’ Cup Friday promises to be an exciting day of racing, but as usual, it’s Breeders’ Cup Saturday—with nine top-notch grade I races on schedule—that has racing...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") There’s no putting it off now—it’s decision time! Tomorrow afternoon, four of the thirteen races that comprise the 31st Breeders’ Cup will be run at Santa Anita Park...
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I think every handicapper is aware of the success European-trained horses have enjoyed in the non-sprint turf races contested at Breeders’ Cup, but I’m not sure as many players are aware that the value...
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There are so many different aspects to this year’s Breeders’ Cup Classic and so many little tidbits surrounding the participants, it is time to share some of them. So, we now present, “Everything you always...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Last Saturday, racing fans were treated to a spectacular day of racing that included ten grade I races at Belmont and Santa Anita. This Saturday, the action continues...
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