One of the biggest stories in horse racing over the past year has been the emergence of social media content creator Griffin Johnson as one of the sport’s most active and passionate ambassadors. Johnson first burst on the scene around a year ago after he became a part-owner of Sandman, a talented 2-year-old colt who flashed potential in the fall and winter of 2024.
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Fresh and Fit Forever Young an Easy Winner in Return Race, Breeders’ Cup Classic Next
Forever Young made short work of seven opponents Oct. 1 at Funabashi Racecourse in his dress rehearsal for a return engagement in the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic.
2025 Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes at a Glance
The richest race of Keeneland’s fall meet came up very strong this year. A full 12-horse field is lined up in Saturday’s Grade 1 Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes with a berth in the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF on the line. Three entrants ship over from Europe, which makes the competition tougher and handicapping challenge even more difficult.
2025 Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity at a Glance
While it’s never too early to start Kentucky Derby dreaming, there are multiple major prizes in the 2-year-old male division this weekend with Grade 1 stakes on the slate in New York, Kentucky, and Southern California that will be key tests that go a long way toward determining the Eclipse Award.