By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A spectacular day of racing awaits at Monmouth Park this Saturday. Half a dozen stakes (five of them graded) are on the agenda, led by the $1 million...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The summer racing action is heating up in a big way with the opening of Saratoga. The meet kicked off on Thursday, and I'm excited for the upcoming...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The biggest race taking place in North America this week is the $750,000 Belmont Derby (G1) for three-year-old racings 1 1/4 miles on turf. But...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman In the weeks and months following the Triple Crown, it's fun to crisscross the country handicapping smaller stakes for three-year-olds, which often...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The post-Triple Crown stakes scene for three-year-olds makes a stop at Thistledown this Saturday for the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3), a race with a...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Now that the Triple Crown is over, it's time to turn our attention to handicapping the Pegasus. No, we're not referring to the Pegasus World Cup...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2023 Triple Crown wraps up on Saturday with a stellar renewal of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) at Belmont Park. You can make a case that...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Prior to the running of the $500,000 American Turf S. (G2) on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs, there was buzz that the race would rank among...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Over the last decade, few stallions have enjoyed as much success as Curlin. It's safe to say the Hall of Fame inductee is every bit as good a sire...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 148th running of the $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico has drawn an unusual field by historical standards. Only one starter from the...
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