Appalachian Stakes

Jouster Easy Winner of Appalachian

LEXINGTON, KY – Left alone on the lead early, trainer Todd Pletcher’s speedy Jouster proved an easy gate-to-wire winner of Saturday’s $200,000 Appalachian Stakes Presented by Japan Racing Association (G2) at Keeneland. Jouster broke alertly…

Kentucky Derby

Racing Dudes 2021 Blue Grass Wagering Guide and Picks

Godolphin’s undefeated homebred Essential Quality, the champion 2-year-old male of 2020, is the 3-5 morning line choice for Saturday’s 97th running of the $800,000 Toyota Blue Grass (G2) going 1 1/8 miles on the main track. “It’s very rare for a horse to be able to be 4 for 4 and have different tactics,”… Read More

Race Previews

Keeneland’s Blue Grass Undercard Rife With Price Possibilities

LEXINGTON, KY – With no disrespect intended toward the headlining event, Keeneland’s Blue Grass Stakes (G2) undercard stakes Saturday is rife with price possibilities, including a Grade 1 event returning several runners with proven local experience. First post time Saturday is 1:05 PM (all times Eastern). Each capsule below is… Read More

Race Recaps

Enola Gay’s Late Surge Steals Appalachian

LEXINGTON, KY – Allen Stable homebred Enola Gay found a new gear at just the right time, surging late in the stretch to steal Saturday’s $150,000 Appalachian Stakes Presented by Japan Racing Association (G2) at Keeneland. Sent from post 2 under Julien Leparoux at 5/1 odds, Enola Gay settled off the pace… Read More

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Keeneland Summer Meet Stakes Previews

LEXINGTON, KY – A special five-day summer meet will be held at Keeneland, beginning on July 8 and running daily through July 12, with ten stakes worth $2.575 million headlining the final three days. Six of the stakes will be held on Saturday, a card that will feature $500,000 guaranteed… Read More

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The Mackem Bullet Fires Sharply In Appalachian

LEXINGTON, KY – Katsumi Yoshida’s The Mackem Bullet sat the perfect trip, waiting to pounce until the time was right before drawing away to give her owner a special victory in Sunday’s Appalachian Stakes (G2) Presented by Japan Racing Association at Keeneland. Breaking from post 4 under Tyler Gaffalione at 6/1 odds, The… Read More

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Rushing Fall Fresh & Fierce In G2 Appalachian

LEXINGTON, KY – e Five Racing Thoroughbreds’ turf rocket Rushing Fall returned from a five-month layoff fresh and fierce, running fluidly down the stretch to confidently win Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Appalachian Stakes Presented by Japan Racing Association. Breaking sharply from post 2 under Javier Castellano as the heavy 1-2 favorite, Rushing… 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 and Good Magic. Here you will find summaries of the meet’s first major races and potential entries: Friday, April 6 Grade… Read More