After documenting the twists and turns of this year's Road to the Kentucky Derby, we'll take a break from writing about those events to answer the question on everyone's mind: Who do you like Saturday...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Before I dive into my annual marathon analysis of the Kentucky Derby, I should probably admit that my handicapping confidence has waned considerably...
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1 Omaha Beach Richard Mandella War Front —Charming, by Seeking the Gold Let’s keep it simple. He was heavily touted in the first Derby Dozen on Jan. 22 while still a maiden, was ranked No. 6 off a seven...
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Because there are so many question marks surrounding the quality of the UAE Derby, including how a round trip there and back can affect a horse trying to come back in five weeks in the Kentucky Derby,...
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One angle I didn't hear discussed when Kentucky lawmakers considered, and ultimately failed to approve, legislation this year that would have allowed sports wagering was the foothold the state could have...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman In recent years, the Kentucky Derby has been dominated by favorites, and at the moment I expect that trend to continue with Omaha Beach looming...
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The fall of the year, well before the journey on the Kentucky Derby trail begins, is a very special time in racing. It is during those fall months that we often see the seeds sprout that eventually will...
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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Here's a quick trivia question to ponder: How many of the 2019 Kentucky Derby contenders have ever shown the ability to win a race in gate-to-wire...
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1 Omaha Beach Richard Mandella War Front —Charming, by Seeking the Gold He continues to go from strength to strength and there is no plan of attack when it comes to trying to beat him, because he is so...
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When Churchill Downs changed its qualifying standards for the Kentucky Derby (G1) ahead of the 2013 edition of the race from graded stakes earnings to points earned in its designated Road to the Kentucky...
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