Golden Horn Seeks Victory Against Elders in Eclipse Stakes

Investec Derby (Eng-I) winner Golden Horn will take on a small but talented field of older horses in the Coral-Eclipse Stakes (Eng-I) on July 4th at Sandown racecourse in England. The unbeaten John Gosden-trainee drew post position one in a field of … Continued

Keeler Johnson’s Breeders Cup Classic Rankings: 7-1-15

1 American Pharoah The Triple Crown champion returned to the work tab on June 29th at Santa Anita, breezing three furlongs in :36.40. Given that he’s already back in serious training and apparently looking great, he should be ready to … Continued

On the Work Tab–June 27-30, 2015

Over the last four days, an exceptional group of big-name horses turned in morning workouts at racetracks across the country. Leading the way was Triple Crown champion American Pharoah, who breezed three furlongs in :36.40 at Santa Anita in his first … Continued

The Weekend Accolades–June 29, 2015

Welcome to “The Weekend Accolades,” a weekly series in which we’ll look back on the previous week of racing and hand out a few informal awards to horses, trainers, jockeys, etc. that achieved notable feats in racing. Enjoy! Veteran of the Week: Delaunay The … Continued

Keeler Johnson’s Graded Stakes Preview for June 27, 2015

A terrific Saturday of racing awaits on June 27th, highlighted by 11 graded stakes races across the U.S. and the prestigious Irish Derby (Ire-I) across the waters in Ireland. There’s plenty to cover, so without further ado, let’s get started! Mother Goose … Continued

Flashback Friday: Rachel Alexandra Wins the Haskell

As the racing world speculates on where Triple Crown champion American Pharoah will run next, and with the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) looming as the most likely option, now seems like an ideal time to recall one of the most amazing Haskells … Continued

Jacks Hobbs Draws Post 2 in Irish Derby

Investec Derby (Eng-I) runner-up Jack Hobbs will face seven rivals when he starts as the heavy favorite in the Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) on June 27th at the Curragh. Trained by John Gosden, Jack Hobbs will be ridden by William Buick … Continued

Omaha: The Triple Crown Winner That Went Abroad

Of the twelve Triple Crown winners, Omaha is perhaps the one most often overlooked in discussions of great horses. Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Citation, Count Fleet, and Whirlaway remain legends to this day; Sir Barton is often recalled as the … Continued

Strong Field Lines Up for Iowa Sprint Handicap

The $125,000 Iowa Sprint Handicap on June 26th at Prairie Meadows has drawn a small but very talented field of six, led by the multiple graded stakes winner Delaunay. Trained by Tom Amoss for owner Maggi Moss, Delaunay won six straight races during late … Continued

Field Comes Into Focus for Irish Derby

The field for the June 27th Dubai Duty Free Irish Derby (Ire-I) at the Curragh came into sharper focus on Tuesday, the last stage of entry before final entries and post positions on drawn on Thursday. The 12-furlong Irish classic … Continued

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