Keeler Johnson’s Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings: August 25, 2015
Beholder joins the list after her stunning victory against older males in the Pacific Classic…
American Pharoah Breezes 7 Furlongs; Travers Decision Still Pending
Triple Crown champion American Pharoah turned in another stellar workout at Del Mar this morning, but according to reports, a decision on whether he will run in the August 29th Travers Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga may not be made until Monday. With … Continued
Keeler Johnson’s Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings: 8-12-15
Breeders’ Cup Photo © 1 American Pharoah His victory in the Haskell Invitational (gr. I) was nothing short of breathtaking, and one can argue that he might be even better now than he was for the Triple Crown. If that is … Continued
The Weekend Accolades–August 5, 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! Performance of … Continued
Keeler Johnson’s Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings–July 31, 2015
1 American Pharoah He could not be training much better in preparation for the Haskell Invitational, and he’s arrived at Monmouth Park safely and soundly for the race. He’s drawn post four in an eight-horse field, which should be absolutely … Continued
American Pharoah Draws Post 4 in Haskell Invitational
American Pharoah has drawn post four in a field of eight for the August 2nd Haskell Invitational (gr. I) at Monmouth Park, which will mark the colt’s first start since winning the June 5th Belmont Stakes (gr. I) to complete … Continued
American Pharoah Posts Final Pre-Haskell Workout
Triple Crown winner American Pharoah completed his preparations for the August 2nd Haskell Invitational (gr. I) when he breezed a half-mile at Del Mar this morning. According to Del Mar officials, American Pharoah started off with fractions of :12 3/5, … Continued
Keeler Johnson’s Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings: 7-23-15
1 American Pharoah His latest six-furlong workout at Del Mar was nothing short of amazing. Not only was his time of 1:11 flat the bullet of the morning by an impossible three seconds, his five-furlong fraction of :58 4/5 was … Continued
On the Work Tab: July 18, 2015
Since today is a Saturday, plenty of big-name horses turned in morning workouts at racetracks across the country this morning! Here are some of the highlights: American Pharoah: Six furlongs in 1:11 2/5 (bullet) at Del Mar A. P. Indian: Five … Continued
American Pharoah Blazes Six Furlongs at Del Mar
In his first workout of the year at Del Mar racetrack, Triple Crown winner American Pharoah turned in a brilliant six-furlong breeze, going the distance in a rapid 1:11 2/5. Trained by Bob Baffert, the son of Pioneeerof the Nile started off … Continued