Kellie Reilly

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

Sovereignty wins the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.

Sovereignty upsets Journalism in the 2025 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. (Photos by Coady Media)

Belmont Stakes Head-to-Head: Sovereignty versus Journalism

Tue Jun 03 2025Kellie 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.

Belmont Stakes

Camille Pissarro (right) denies Rashabar in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Rashabar (left) was just denied by Camille Pissarro in the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere, with the gray Field of Gold (far right in pink cap) fourth (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

International spotlight: ‘Hell’ to pay for Irish 2000 Guineas favorite?

Fri May 23 2025Kellie Reilly

Overturned as the favorite in the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket, Field of Gold turns up at the Curragh for compensation in Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1).

International

Picturesque Goodwood in Sussex, England

Picturesque Goodwood in Sussex (Courtesy of the Racenews Racecourse Service)

British Racing $10 Money Back May 23: Play for Goodwood’s 4TH Race

Thu May 22 2025Kellie Reilly

Race 4 is the featured event, the Festival S., with two principals in a cast of nine.

International

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