J. Keeler Johnson, Author at Brisnet

Smile Happy, Echo Zulu favored in Kentucky Derby, Oaks future wagers

March 13, 2022 0

Although Smile Happy was beaten to second place in the Risen Star S. (G2), he remains the favorite to claim the Kentucky Derby (G1) eight weeks from now. […]

Eda fends off stablemate Under the Stars in Santa Ysabel

March 6, 2022 0

In a battle between prominent players in the Southern California three-year-old fillies division, Eda sprang a mild surprise in Sunday’s Santa Ysabel S. (G3). […]

Speaker’s Corner shines bright during Gulfstream undercard stakes action

March 5, 2022 0

The most impressive winner on a stakes-packed Saturday afternoon at Gulfstream Park was arguably Speaker’s Corner in the Gulfstream Park Mile S. (G2). […]

Smile Happy continues to reign in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3

February 13, 2022 0

Although Smile Happy hasn’t run since November, the son of Runhappy continues to receive abundant support in early betting for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]

Messier in league of his own in Robert B. Lewis

February 6, 2022 0

Three-year-olds can progress rapidly at this time of winter, as Messier demonstrated with a victory in the Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) on Sunday at Santa Anita. […]

Adare Manor cruises in Las Virgenes

February 6, 2022 0

Some horses perform best sprinting; others thrive when running long. Runaway Las Virgenes S. (G3) winner Adare Manor clearly falls into the latter category. […]

Pauline’s Pearl romps in Houston Ladies Classic; Greeley and Ben nabs third stakes

January 30, 2022 0

Pauline’s Pearl and Greeley and Ben were among the stakes stars to shine on Sunday at Sam Houston Race Park. […]

Smile Happy maintains individual favoritism in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2

January 23, 2022 0

Although he hasn’t run in two months, Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) winner Smile Happy remains the early favorite for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1). […]

Magic Circle enhances Kentucky Oaks credentials with Busanda triumph

January 23, 2022 0

It took four attempts, but Magic Circle finally secured the first stakes win of her young career, posting a dominant victory in Sunday’s Busanda S. […]