George Scott on West Acre

When Army Mule   (Friesan Fire ) made his first start at Belmont Park for owner St. Elias Stable in April 2017, he did so as the 1.55-1 favorite, a price that in retrospect looked generous, given his dominating performance and 8 1/2-length win.   Army Mule’s son Soldier N Diplomat  didn’t deliver a debut quite that…

One week before the May 3 Kentucky Derby (G1) on April 26, Churchill Downs opens with a nighttime card to kick off its 43-day spring meet. Though the $200,000 Roxelana Stakes at six furlongs on dirt is the featured race of the evening at 9:40 p.m. ET, the most eagerly awaited activities will take place about…

With 26 graded stakes victories to its credit, Godolphin is tied with Claiborne Farm at the top of that statistic in Keeneland history. Jabaara  could provide the tiebreaker when she goes to the starting gate April 12 for the 37th running of the $650,000 Jenny Wiley Stakes (G1T) for trainer Roger Varian. “She’s been doing very…

By J. Keeler Johnson (“Keelerman”) Twitter: @J_Keelerman The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is almost here. Months of prep races have produced a strong field for Saturday’s 151st edition of the “Run for the Roses.” This is my 12th year handicapping the Kentucky Derby on Unlocking Winners. My Derby…

The 2025 Inglis Australian Easter Yearling Sale has concluded in spectacular fashion, delivering record-breaking figures and reaffirming its status as a premier event on the global bloodstock calendar. A total of 329 yearlings were sold over the course of the sale, generating a staggering $149.6 million in gross sales. The standout statistic was the record…

A broad cross section of proven stallions and emerging sires will feature in this year’s Magic Millions Gold Coast Horses in Training Sale, with the catalog for the October auction now available online. A total of 210 lots, plus supplements, have been assembled predominantly of 2-year-olds along with a number of 3- and 4-year-old racing…