J Boys Echo Team Seeks Blue Grass Stakes Repeat
After winning the 2016 Blue Grass Stakes with Brody’s Cause, Albaugh Family Stable and Dale Romans will seek another victory with J Boys Echo.
McPeek Takes Aim on Both Blue Grass and Ashland Stakes
Trainer Kenny McPeek could complete a Grade 1 double when he sends out It’s Your Nickel and Daddys Lil Darling in the feature races at Keeneland this Saturday.
Wild Shot Will Play Catch Me If You Can in Blue Grass Stakes
McCraken (left) defeats Wild Shot (right) in the Grade 2 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes – Coady Photography Keeneland Press Release: The past performance lines for Calumet Farm’s Wild Shot prominently display the names of Toyota Blue Grass Stakes (G2) rivals McCraken and … Continued
Oscar Performances Holds Tactical Advantage in Transylvania Stakes
In the opening-day feature of the 2017 Keeneland spring meet, Oscar Performance’s early speed could give him an advantage.
Keeler Johnson’s Kentucky Oaks Super Six: March 29, 2017
With Unique Bella out of the Kentucky Oaks picture, the race is shaping up to be a wide-open event. As the final round of prep races approaches, Keeler Johnson shares his top six contenders.
Large Field Looms for Santa Anita Derby
As many as thirteen horses are expected to run in the April 8th Santa Anita Derby, including four from the barn of Doug O’Neill.
McCraken Works in Company at Keeneland
Kentucky Derby favorite McCraken continued his preparations for the Blue Grass Stakes with a sharp six-furlong workout on March 27th.
St. Joe Bay’s Speed May Dominate the Dubai Golden Shaheen
St. Joe Bay winning the Palos Verdes Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo Of all the races that comprise the exciting Dubai World Cup program on March 25th at Meydan, none have been quite so thoroughly dominated … Continued
Will Fawree Surprise in the UAE Derby?
Every year, one of the highlights on the horse racing calendar is the spectacular Dubai World Cup program at Meydan racetrack in Dubai. With eight Thoroughbred races offering from $1 million to $10 million in purse money, the event annually … Continued
McCraken Posts Impressive Workout at Keeneland
The unbeaten McCraken is training strongly after missing the Tampa Bay Derby with a minor ankle issue.