By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") The $200,000 LeComte Stakes (gr. III) on January 17th at Fair Grounds poses an interesting handicapping question—what do you do with Eagle , the likely favorite, now...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Along the road to the Kentucky Derby, it sometimes becomes clear that the top three-year-olds in a particular region of the country are clearly superior to their rivals...
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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") In the quiet month of January—the only month in American horse racing that does not feature at least one grade I race!—it’s natural to pay special attention to the early...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Happy New Year, everyone! There is definitely a bit of sadness in bidding farewell to 2014, as it was a wonderful year with some of the very best racing in recent memory...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") On December 26th, Santa Anita Park will begin their eagerly-anticipated winter meet with a nine-race card highlighted by three graded stakes races, including a pair of...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") A little more than a week ago, I wrote a blog post sharing early thoughts on the Kentucky Derby (gr. I) , and mentioned that the promising allowance winner Dortmund ...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Although it is an ungraded stakes race and rarely draws much attention on a national scale, the $250,000 Remington Springboard Mile at Remington Park has been drawing...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") When Take Charge Brandi heads to post on Saturday for the $350,000 Starlet Stakes (gr. I) at Los Alamitos, she will likely do so as a heavy favorite against six rivals...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") When the calendar informs you that the month is December, and when a foot of snow on the ground confirms that winter has arrived, and when the lone graded stakes race...
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