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On Track With Johnny D: Wood Memorial, Blue Grass & Runhappy Santa Anita Derby Selections

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01 Apr

The rubber meets the road Saturday when a trio of critical Kentucky Derby points races are decided from coast to coast. In New York, the historic Gr. 2 Wood Memorial ought to help sort a crowded group of contenders, including Withers winner Risk Taking and Gotham hero Weyburn. Unbeaten invader Prevalence adds intrigue. […]

It’s Post Time by Jon White: Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, Blue Grass and Wood Memorial Selections

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31 Mar

Three biggies with Kentucky Derby ramifications will be run this weekend. They are the Grade I Runhappy Santa Anita Derby, Grade II Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland and Grade II Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. The first four finishers in these three 1 1/8-mile races will collect Kentucky Derby qualifying points on a 100-40-20-10 basis. […]

On Track With Johnny D: Keeneland’s Blue Grass and Late Pick 4 Analysis

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10 Jul

Wait a minute. This can’t be right. Keeneland and Del Mar racing in the same afternoon? Oh, that be right, alright. We’re in the COVID 19 twilight zone where anything’s possible. Experience racing ‘As it was meant to be’ while playing ‘Where the Turf Meets the Surf’ all in the same afternoon. Thought you’d never […]