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By Jude T. Feld (Winners in bold.) MARATHON (G3) 1. A. U. Miner – Lots to like including solid figures and two wins at Churchill Downs 2. Eldaafer – Going for third straight win; Owns great tactical speed 3. Prince Will I Am – Racing in sharp form right now 4. Precision Break – Troubled […]

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By Jude T. Feld It has been a grand meeting, the best I have attended in the last nine years. Hopefully this space has helped you win some money and learn more about the game. Breeders’ Cup coverage begins next week and by all accounts it should be a special time for Thoroughbred racing. 1st) […]

By Jude T. Feld Renowned equine artist Larry Wheeler’s painting of KEEPER HILL, the dam of KEEP UP entered in today’s fifth race.LARRY WHEELER IMAGE We’ll try to stay on our winning roll all the way through Saturday. It has been a memorable Keeneland meet in many regards but the weather has been picture perfect […]

By Jude T. Feld A Moneigh painting by Lane’s End stallion A.P. Indy. Sales benefit ReRun, a Thoroughbred protection and rehabilitation organization.Click here to learn more about ReRun and how you can purchase a Moneigh painted by your favorite racehorse.RERUN PHOTO 2nd) MONEIGH showed speed in his spring meeting debut while racing for a $50,000 […]

By Jude T. Feld Jockey Mike Baze has plenty of live mounts at Keeneland today.JOHN ENGELHARDT PHOTO 1st) AFLEET’S SECRET finished third behind multiple fall meet winner Ordination, at Keeneland, on October 10. Jockey John McKee used him five-wide and the gelding flattened out in the stretch. With a more patient ride the Joseph Cheeks […]

By Jude T. Feld Director Marty Ritt was considered to be one of the best horseplayers of his generation.CINEMA.DE PHOTO Each edition of “Spot Plays” is a mini handicapping lesson and as they say, “Knowledge is power.” 1st) PROUD JARED shows the potent “million dollar move” pattern and stretches out in distance. If jockey Jesus […]

By Jude T. Feld Backing an entrant trained by the talented H. Graham Motion in the last race of the day can often send you home from the track smiling.HERRINGSWELL STABLE PHOTO Yesterday was a tough day at the track for me – personally and professionally. Still, it has been a magnificent meeting and there […]

By Jude T. Feld Michael House’s IN THE SLIPS is a major contender in the Pin Oak Valley View (G3) Friday afternoon at Keeneland.BENOIT PHOTO 2nd) LESSON LEARNED has improved his speed figures in each of his four lifetime starts. He worked a bullet :58 flat from the gate at Keeneland on October 16, indicating […]

By Jude T. Feld Jockey Greta Kuntzweiler will try to win back-to-back Grade 3 stakes on Sexton & Jacobson et al’s REZIF this afternoon at Keeneland.JOHN ENGELHARDT PHOTO Between the magnificent weather, outstanding horses and regular trips to the cashier’s line, this has been a banner Keeneland meeting. With several contentious races carded this afternoon, […]