By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If the quality of horses entered in Saturday's $275,000 Blame (G3) at Churchill Downs is any indication, the 1 1/8-mile dirt race for older horses...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Every year, California hosts a trio of major 1 1/4-mile dirt races: the Santa Anita H. (G1), the Hollywood Gold Cup (G2), and the Pacific Classic...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Although Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Sovereignty is skipping Saturday's 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, the second leg...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Saturday in between the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1) presents an opportunity for possible Belmont (G1) contenders to shine in the...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is almost here. Months of prep races have produced a strong field for Saturday's 151st edition of...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is barely more than one week away. Post positions will be drawn on Saturday, after which we can start finalizing our...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Road to the Kentucky Derby is complete, and the field is coming into focus for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1). It's time to ponder an annual handicapping...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Seven months after it began, the 2024-2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby concludes on Saturday with the running of the $400,000 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Arguably the most wide-open Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier taking place this Saturday (barring a postponement due to heavy rain) is the $1...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Five weeks out from the Kentucky Derby (G1), two pivotal prep races are on the agenda. The $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn Park and...
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