Muth shows new dimension in decisive American Pharoah triumph
Muth showed off a new dimension in Saturday’s American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita, rating behind the early leaders before pouncing to a decisive victory. […]
Articles by J. Keeler Johnson
Didia rallies in Rodeo Drive; Slider fights back in Speakeasy
A four-month layoff didn’t stop 11-10 favorite Didia from posting a comfortable victory in Saturday’s Rodeo Drive (G2) racing 1 1/4 miles over the Santa Anita turf course. […]
Zandon returns to the winner’s circle with decisive Woodward victory
A year and a half after rallying to victory in the 2022 Blue Grass (G1), four-year-old Zandon returned to the winner’s circle with a blowout victory in Sunday’s $400,000 Woodward S. (G2) at Aqueduct. […]
Cody’s Wish rebounds in Vosburgh; Caramel Swirl wins Gallant Bloom via double DQ
Returning to a sprint distance for Sunday’s $250,000 Vosburgh S. (G2) at Aqueduct worked wonders for Cody’s Wish, who picked up his third graded stakes win of the year in comfortable fashion. […]
Conclude hangs on in Del Mar Derby; Tahoe Sunrise, Mr Fisk dead-heat in Shared Belief
On Saturday at Del Mar, trainers Bob Baffert and Phil D’Amato combined to win a quartet of graded stakes. On Sunday, they continued their winning ways. […]
Gold Phoenix repeats in Del Mar Handicap; Motorious, Du Jour, Ceiling Crusher win graded stakes
The Pacific Classic (G1) may have been the feature race on Saturday’s action-packed card at Del Mar, but the seaside oval hosted four other graded stakes for good measure. […]
Anarchist earns Breeders’ Cup berth with comfortable Pat O’Brien score
In his eighth run of the season, Anarchist snatched first prize in the seven-furlong Pat O’Brien (G2) on Saturday at Del Mar. […]
One in Vermillion prevails at 19-1 in tragic H. Allen Jerkens Memorial
Saturday’s $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1) at Saratoga was marred by the fatal injury of 3-2 favorite New York Thunder, who was on his way to victory when he tragically broke down. […]
Skippylongstocking romps in Charles Town Classic; Society, Vahva, shine in undercard stakes
Skippylongstocking has long shown flashes of talent. Now he’s a millionaire thanks to a runaway triumph in Friday’s Charles Town Classic (G2). […]
Royal Ascot: Khaadem springs massive upset in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee
Closing day at Royal Ascot produced a bevy of surprising results, but none more stunning than the triumph of 73-1 longshot Khaadem in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1). […]