Dan Keener

Dan has been following racing since the early 2000s. He moved to Kentucky in 2012, the year he first attended Keeneland and fell in love with the sport of horse racing. Dan enjoys following horses from the sales ring to the race track. During the months of April and October, you can find him at the finish line at Keeneland.

Kentucky Derby

Why Tacitus Is a Play Against in the 2019 Kentucky Derby

Tacitus will likely be one of the top choices on the first Saturday in May, but I want to lay out several reasons why he will be a play against […]

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Transylvania Deep-Dive

The annual Keeneland Spring Meet is unique in several ways. Its short length (16 racing days in April) limits horses’ experience over the track, so unless trainers are based here, […] Read More

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Breaking Down the Blue Grass

The annual Keeneland Spring Meet is unique in several ways. Its short length (16 racing days in April) limits horses’ experience over the track, so unless trainers are based here, […] Read More

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Downs After Dark 2018 Recap

On September 29, 2018, I attended my first Downs After Dark at Churchill Downs. It was one of the most fun experiences that I have had at a racetrack. Apart […] Read More

Preakness Stakes

Increase the Exotic Payout Tenfold in Preakness

It is going to be tough to find good value in the Preakness Stakes‘ short field this Saturday at Pimlico. The Kentucky Derby winner Justify is entered along with the runner-up, Good Magic. […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Contender: Free Drop Billy

Free Drop Billy is a very intriguing horse for the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on Saturday. Currently 15th in the Kentucky Derby points leaderboard with 44, he’s guaranteed […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Contender: Magnum Moon

An undefeated colt sired by Malibu Moon, Magnum Moon is a serious contender for the 144th edition of the Kentucky Derby. With four wins in as many starts, Magnum Moon has […] Read More

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Keeneland Spring Opening Weekend

The start of the Keeneland spring meet is quickly approaching and its opening cards are nothing short of exceptional. The prestigious first weekend will feature several Breeders’ Cup winners, including Rushing Fall […] Read More

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And Your 2018 Kentucky Derby Winner Is….European?

That’s right. This could finally be the year. I know the horse racing community has thought this over and over through the years, but the parters of racing mega-owner Coolmore […] Read More

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Kentucky Derby Contender: Copper Bullet

With five works at Fair Grounds in the past six weeks, Copper Bullet is back on the training tab as he looks to start his 3-year-old campaign. Since returning from […] Read More