Riding the wave of Thoroughbred horse racing
Grab a pen and paper! With just over a month remaining until the Kentucky Derby, Keeler Johnson shares his thoughts on the current Kentucky Derby qualification point standings and analyzes what the cutoff number might end up being. If you … Continued
© Benoit Photo The talented three-year-olds Iron Rob and Denman’s Call, who finished first and second in the six-furlong San Pedro Stakes on March 20th at Santa Anita, have joined the probable field for the $1 million Santa Anita Derby (gr. I) on April 9th. Iron … Continued
Another Dubai World Cup day has come and gone at Meydan racecourse, and what a great day it was! From One Man Band’s easy win in the Godolphin Mile to California Chrome’s spectacular victory in the Dubai World Cup, the … Continued
Mo Tom winning the LeComte Stakes (gr. III) at Fair Grounds – Photo by Amanda Weir Hodges/Hodges Photography Tom Amoss is already having a great meet at Fair Grounds this winter–he’s currently ranked second among all trainers by money won … Continued
© Benoit Photo Los Alamitos Futurity (gr. I) winner Mor Spirit, in his first workout since finishing second in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) on March 12th, went four furlongs in an effortless :47.80 seconds on March 24th at Santa Anita. So easy was … Continued
Congratulations to the promising Kentucky Derby contender Cupid, whose impressive victory in the Rebel Stakes (gr. II) on March 19th at Oaklawn Park has earned him the title of “Horse of the Week” on The Turf Board! In a poll on The Turf … Continued
Breeders’ Cup Photo © Today marks a milestone–it’s just 50 days until the 142nd running of the Kentucky Derby! Here’s the latest news on the road to the Derby… Fields Coming Together for Derby Prep Races With just over seven weeks remaining … Continued
Jockey Mike Smith celebrates aboard Danzing Candy after their victory in the San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) at Santa Anita – © Benoit Photo With less than two months remaining, the action is starting to heat up on the road to the … Continued
Keeneland Photo The California-based colts Ralis and Cupid have joined the expected field for the $900,000 Rebel Stakes (gr. II) on March 19th at Oaklawn Park, a major Kentucky Derby prep race that will offer 50 Derby qualification points to the winner. Ralis, who … Continued
In this week’s episode of the Turf’s Up podcast, J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the field for the $400,000 San Felipe Stakes (gr. II) and shares his thoughts on each horse in the race. If you enjoyed this podcast, be sure to … Continued