Kellie Reilly

Kellie Reilly is a journalist and turf writer specializing in international horse racing.

Journalism rallies furiously in the Preakness

Journalism rallies furiously in the Preakness (Horsephotos.com)

2025 Preakness Stakes winner: Journalism (even-money) wins the 150th Preakness

Sun May 18 2025Kellie Reilly

Twenty years after Afleet Alex recovered from near-disaster to win the Preakness (G1), even-money favorite Journalism escaped from perilously tight quarters in Saturday’s renewal at Pimlico.

Triple Crown

Rosallion wins St James's Palace at Royal Ascot

Rosallion, shown winning the St James's Palace at Royal Ascot (Photo by Megan Coggin)

British Racing $10 Money Back starts May 17: Play for Newbury’s 5th race

Fri May 16 2025Kellie 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.

International

Preakness Stakes International Scouting Report: Heart of Honor

Fri May 16 2025Kellie Reilly

Heart of Honor, the near-misser in the UAE Derby (G2), is luring Jamie Osborne into a rare stateside raid for the Preakness (G1) and potentially the June 7 Belmont (G1).

Preakness Stakes

Leinster sets a Saratoga course record in the 2019 Troy

Leinster, shown setting a Saratoga course record in the 2019 Troy (G3), has first-crop progeny in both Royal Palm Juvenile events (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Pedigree clues for 2025 Royal Palm Juvenile contests

Fri May 09 2025Kellie Reilly

Saturday marks just the third running of Gulfstream Park’s Royal Palm Juvenile S. and its fillies’ counterpart, but each turf dash has had an impact at Royal Ascot already.

Pedigree

Sovereignty draped in roses in the Kentucky Derby winner's circle

Sovereignty draped in roses in the Kentucky Derby winner's circle (Photo by Coady Media)

2025 Kentucky Derby reflections: Historic result in a vintage edition

Thu May 08 2025Kellie Reilly

Despite the sea of slop at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) delivered a satisfyingly logical result.

Kentucky Derby

Burnham Square galloping at Churchill Downs

Burnham Square reacts to his 7.80 Dosage Index (Photo by Coady Media)

Dosage Index and birthdates for 2025 Kentucky Derby contenders

Fri May 02 2025Kellie Reilly

I regard it as more akin to reading tea leaves than offering meaningful insights into a horse’s genetic inheritance, or aptitude for 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May.

Triple Crown

Secretariat ranks as the best Kentucky Derby winner of all time (Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Derby)

The 10 best Kentucky Derby winners of all time

Thu May 01 2025Kellie Reilly

The greatest Kentucky Derby winners didn’t just run the race of their lives as three-year-olds on the first Saturday in May. They built resumes, often as older horses, that stand the test of time.

Kentucky Derby

Luxor Cafe gallops at Churchill Downs

Luxor Cafe gallops at Churchill Downs ahead of the Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Luxor Cafe, Admire Daytona

Wed Apr 30 2025Kellie Reilly

After Japan came closer than ever in the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1), the two Japanese shippers for the 2025 Run for the Roses will attract plenty of attention.

Kentucky Derby

Heart of Honor during morning training ahead of the UAE Derby

Heart of Honor at Meydan (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

2025 Dubai World Cup: Top selections and price plays

Fri Apr 04 2025Kellie Reilly

Even in races with such lopsided favorites as Forever Young and Romantic Warrior, there’s no shortage of quality rivals who can outperform market expectations.

International

Forever Young works for the Dubai World Cup

Forever Young works for the Dubai World Cup (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

Top storylines for 2025 Dubai World Cup: Forever Young bids for historic double

Tue Apr 01 2025Kellie Reilly

Storylines for the big night at Meydan - Forever Young, Romantic Warrior, Rebel's Romance, Straight No Chaser, Kentucky Derby implications and more!

Dubai World Cup

Mad Cool just staves off Namura Clair in the 2024 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (Photo copyright Japan Racing Association)

Mad Cool just staves off Namura Clair in the 2024 Takamatsunomiya Kinen (Photo copyright Japan Racing Association)

2025 Takamatsunomiya Kinen: One-line assessments

Sat Mar 29 2025Kellie Reilly

Turf sprinters scramble about six furlongs in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) at Chukyo late Saturday night stateside (2:40 a.m. ET), the first top-level turf race of the year in Japan.

International

Forever Young edges Romantic Warrior in the Saudi Cup

Forever Young edges Romantic Warrior in the Saudi Cup (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

2025 Dubai World Cup prospectus: Forever Young, Romantic Warrior part ways

Mon Mar 24 2025Kellie Reilly

Globetrotters extraordinaire Forever Young and Romantic Warrior, who served up a Saudi Cup (G1) thriller last time out, will return to action on Dubai World Cup (G1) night April 5.

International

Nations Pride winning the Canadian International (G2) at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns Photography)

Nations Pride winning the 2023 Canadian International at Woodbine (Photo by Michael Burns Photography)

Dubai Super Saturday: Japanese add interest to auditions for World Cup night

Sat Mar 01 2025Kellie Reilly

Meydan’s “Super Saturday” might not have the fanfare of last week’s Saudi Cup (G1), but the traditional dress rehearsal for the April 5 Dubai World Cup (G1) extravaganza remains informative.

Dubai World Cup