By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If one reviews the list of horses who have won recent editions of the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) at Keeneland, one might conclude that...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman No fewer than 10 Grade 1 races are taking place in North America this weekend, four weeks before the Breeders' Cup. Some of the best horses in training...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Many graded stakes come up with small fields and decisive favorites, but Saturday's $400,000 Woodward S. (G2) at "Belmont at the Big A" (Aqueduct...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Generally speaking, the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) at Parx Racing is a straightforward race to handicap. While longshots occasionally prevail...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready! The 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby gets underway this Saturday with the running of the $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Pretty much every year, or so it seems, the $1.7 million Kentucky Turf Cup (G2) at Kentucky Downs manages to defy expectations. Maybe it's the rich...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Through the years, the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar has been won by some of the best horses in racing. Just look at the last decade...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Saturday's running of the $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) at Saratoga is one for the ages. The Kentucky Derby (G1), Preakness S. (G1), and Belmont...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The $600,000 Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga is often a predictable race. Seven of the last 10 editions have been won by favorites starting at odds...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 1 1/4-mile $1 million Arlington Million (G1) and the 1 3/16-mile $500,000 Beverly D. Stakes (G1) long ranked as the highlights of the summer...
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