Kellie Reilly

Lexington

Associate Editor and Staff Writer at Brisnet.com

Staff writer at http://t.co/K88g6UI7vt; @Kel_Reilly account for Catholic/historical interests; dogmatic about theology, not so much about horse racing

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She Feels Pretty tops New York; 11 set for Just a Game

5 days ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

In addition to the star power in the Acorn (G1) and Ogden Phipps (G1), Fridayâs card at Saratoga showcases turf standout She Feels Pretty in the $750,000 New York (G1). The dayâs other two turf stakes have come up deep and competitive. The rematch between Excellent Truth and Choisya is on in the $500,000 Just a Game (G1), while German shipper Flatten the Curve adds intrigue to the $250,000 Belmont Gold Cup (G2).
Belmont Stakes Head-to-Head: Sovereignty versus Journalism

5 days ago | twinspires.com | Kellie Reilly

Although Saturday’s $2 million Belmont (G1) has several angles, the most compelling is the rematch between the winners of the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Preakness (G1), Sovereignty and Journalism. Sovereignty sprang a mild upset when prevailing over Journalism in the slop at Churchill Downs, but he didn’t advance to the Preakness. Journalism accordingly went off as an even heavier favorite at Pimlico, where he averted a potential disaster in traffic and got up to win one for the ages.
Nysos back to dominant form in Triple Bend

1 week ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

Nysos suffered his first career loss off a lengthy layoff in the Churchill Downs (G1) last time out, but in the circumstances, he lost no luster. The Bob Baffert celebrity reiterated that point by running away with Saturday’s $98,000 Triple Bend (G3) back at his home base of Santa Anita. Initially expected to ship to Saratoga for the Metropolitan H. (G1) on Belmont Day, Nysos instead landed in this relatively easier spot with a view to the future.
Mercante floors Brilliant Berti in Arlington

1 week ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

Mercante continued his upward trajectory by upsetting Brilliant Berti in Saturdayâ€™s $273,500 Arlington (G3), one of three turf stakes on Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs. World Beater was along in time in the $273,500 Audubon S., and Fionn went last-to-first in the companion Regret (G3) for sophomore fillies.
British Racing Money Back May 23: Play for Goodwood

2 weeks ago | twinspires.com | Kellie Reilly

TwinSpires.com’s British racing money back offer is a great opportunity to get involved in the action across the pond. Running through Aug. 31, you can opt in, bet a horse to win in selected British races, and get up to $10 back if your selection finishes second (in a field of at least five runners). Complete details are available on the TwinSpires offer page. Friday’s British Racing offer encompasses the last four races at Goodwood (the fourth through seventh).
Fort Washington’s the toast of Dinner Party

3 weeks ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

Saturday’s $250,000 Dinner Party (G3) invited several logical players to the table, but Magic Cap Stables’ Fort Washington was the only one who showed up with his characteristic effort at Pimlico. As the 7-2 favorite Trikari and Abrumar gave way, after Neat was pulled up, Fort Washington fired his best shot to prevail. Sent off at 5-1, the Shug McGaughey veteran initially bided his time in the latter portion of the field.
Charlene's Dream wires the Gallorette on Preakness Day

3 weeks ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

Jockey Umberto Rispoli warmed up for his ride aboard Preakness (G1) favorite Journalism by executing a front-running coup earlier Saturday in the $150,000 Gallorette (G3). Securing an uncontested lead for Charlene’s Dream, he lulled the rest to sleep through leisurely fractions and masterminded the $18.20 upset at Pimlico. Although the Gallorette was evenly matched on paper, Charlene’s Dream appeared to have something to find on the principals.
LIVE Preakness odds, picks, best bets, & horse racing news

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | Kellie Reilly |Dean Keppler

LIVEWhat's your best bet for Preakness? Preakness Day has arrived! Stay-tuned with us all day for LIVE odds for Preakness, expert picks, Preakness Past Performances brought to you by Brisnet, and horse racing news, with in-depth handicapping and analysis from our panel of experts. Today we'll be joined by Vance Hanson, Kellie Reilly, James Scully, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler.
British Racing $10 Money Back: Play for Newbury on May 17

3 weeks ago | twinspires.com | Kellie Reilly

Whether you’re a longtime fan of British racing, or just curious to test the waters, TwinSpires.com’s money-back offer is a great opportunity to get involved in the action across the pond. Beginning this Saturday, May 17, and running through Aug. 31, you can opt in, bet a horse to win in selected British races, and get $10 back if your selection finishes second (in a field of at least five runners). Complete details are available on the TwinSpires offer page.
Far Bridge tops exacta for English Channel in Man o’ War

4 weeks ago | brisnet.com | Kellie Reilly

Not only was multiple Grade 1 star Far Bridge the class of the short field in Saturday’s $388,000 Man o’ War (G2), but the 3-10 favorite also enjoyed a perfect trip at Aqueduct. That proved to be an unbeatable combination, as Far Bridge bested the hard-trying closer Anglophile. The top two are bred along the same exact lines. Both are by English Channel and out of mares by Kitten’s Joy – the champion turf males of 2007 and 2004, respectively, who together furnish quite a productive cross.