By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Opening day of the Santa Anita Classic Meet is Thursday, the day after Christmas. The stakes-packed post-holiday card is highlighted by a stellar...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The final Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier of the year is coming up on Saturday at Fair Grounds, that being the $100,000 Gun Runner S. worth...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman There's a strong chance Saturday's $200,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) will be won by a Bob Baffert trainee, and not just because Baffert trains...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman This week's stakes-packed Saturday card at Aqueduct includes the Remsen (G2) and Demoiselle (G2), early qualifiers for the 2025 Kentucky Derby ...
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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 stellar field has turned out for Sunday's $100,000 Bob Hope (G3) at Del Mar. The seven-furlong sprint for juveniles has drawn a promising group...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman It's that time of year again! With the Breeders' Cup complete, our attention can turn to the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), which is about six months...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The wait is nearly over. On Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar, elite racehorses from around the globe will square off in 14 races at the Breeders' Cup World Championships...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Japan is rising to prominence at the Breeders' Cup. The country picked up its first two Breeders' Cup wins in 2021 and is fielding its largest contingent...
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