By J. Keeler Johnson We’re almost there, folks. The first of the final Kentucky Derby prep races are being held this weekend, namely the $550,000 Horseshoe Casino Cincinnati Spiral Stakes (gr. III) at...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") This Saturday, the road to the Kentucky Derby continues as eight talented three-year-olds attempt to take another major step toward Louisville in the $600,000 Rebel Stakes...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") In what may very well go down as the race of the year, the Santa Anita Handicap (gr. I) on March 8th will feature a spectacular showdown between Mucho Macho Man and Will...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") The road to the Kentucky Derby will take a few more twists and turns this Saturday, with the Gotham Stakes (gr. III) marking a rematch between Withers Stakes (gr. III...
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By J. Keeler Johnson It's an age-old handicapping question—what do you do when the horse you like has drawn a poor post position? Attempting to answer this question is the key to unlocking the winners...
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J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") starts contributing to the Unlocking Winners blog this week. Johnson is a videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by...
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By J. Keeler Johnson “Keelerman” Ask any racing fan to name the best horses of the early 1930s and you are likely to hear names like Equipoise, Twenty Grand, Gallant Fox, Discovery, Cavalcade, Top Flight...
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By J. Keeler Johnson, "Keelerman" The horses are ready. The stages are set. Saratoga and Del Mar, hosts of the two most prestigious summer meets of the year, are about to play host to something even bigger...
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