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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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) and Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) are two of the most important Breeders' Cup events. They frequently producing thrilling...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Three weeks out from the Breeders' Cup, there isn't a whole lot of graded stakes action taking place in North America. But Keeneland does have one...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman On Aug. 23 at Saratoga, we witnessed one of the most exciting races so far in 2024. The Personal Ensign (G1) for fillies and mares racing 1 1/8...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Five weeks out from the Breeders' Cup, an action-packed Saturday at Santa Anita is highlighted by the $1 million California Crown (G1). The California...
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