Betting for an Upset in the Virginia Derby
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.
Hall of Famer, Blue Hen Mare Serena’s Song Dies at 34
Serena’s Song, a Hall of Famer and blue hen mare, died March 11 at the age of 34.
National Museum of Racing Announces Handicapping Series
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present a series of three handicapping seminars leading up to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2. Hosted by renowned handicapper Tom Amello, the series will take…
Laurel River to Stand at Japan's Big Red Farm
The 2024 Dubai World Cup (G1) winner Laurel River has been sold and will take up stallion duties this season at Japan's Big Red Farm in Hokkaido, Juddmonte announced March 12.
Breeders' Cup Charities Makes $650,000 in Donations
Breeders' Cup Charities announced March 12 that it will make more than $650,000 in charitable donations as a result of a revitalized philanthropic effort launched in the second half of 2025.
San Simeon is Wide-Open Six-Horse Sprint
Half of the field for Santa Anita Park's 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint on the hillside course has been set at 3-1 or lower in the morning line.
Pletcher Dodges NY Bute Finding But Faces New Hearing
A New York appellate court has thrown out a two-week suspension of Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher, but the case is probably far from over.
Ole Dancer Seeks Second Group 1 in Coolmore Classic
Thousand Guineas (G1) heroine Ole Dancer will bid to land a second group 1 this weekend when she takes to Rosehill Gardens Racecourse March 14 for the Coolmore Classic Handicap (G1).
March OBS Sale Concludes With Record Gross
Ocala Breeders' Sales March 2-Year-Olds in Training Sale concludes with a record gross of $72,050,000, including private sales, surpassing the previous record set in 2023 when 464 juveniles brought $71,473,500.
The Rundown on Run-Up Distances
This first edition of the Odds and Trends column with J. Keeler Johnson examines run-up distances and how they impact races.