Kellie Reilly

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

2025 Arlington Million International Scouting Report: Cairo

Tue Aug 05 2025Kellie Reilly

Once a promising prospect for Aidan O’Brien, Cairo is in the midst of a renaissance for British trainer Alice Haynes.
Glorious Goodwood 2025: Sussex, Molecomb, Nassau offer BC berths

Mon Jul 28 2025Kellie Reilly

Three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races are on tap at Glorious Goodwood this week, but clues for Del Mar can be gleaned throughout the festival.
International spotlight: Top-class quintet in 2025 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth

Fri Jul 25 2025Kellie Reilly

Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot holds additional interest for our side of the pond as a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Five underappreciated champions trained by D. Wayne Lukas

Mon Jun 30 2025Kellie Reilly

As serious health issues have forced Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas into retirement at the age of 89, thoughts turn reflective about the inevitable passing of time in our own lives.
Top 10 takeaways from 2025 Royal Ascot

Mon Jun 23 2025Kellie Reilly

“This place tames lions. It is so special to win here because it's so tough.”
Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Saturday

Fri Jun 20 2025Kellie Reilly

An international cast of sprinters assembles for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), the feature on Saturday’s closing day at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Wednesday

Tue Jun 17 2025Kellie Reilly

The highlight of day two of Royal Ascot, Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s (G1), serves as a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Tuesday

Mon Jun 16 2025Kellie Reilly

Three Group 1 prizes, including two Breeders’ Cup Challenge races, and a typically loaded juvenile contest live up to the meeting’s reputation as a handicapping challenge.
Royal Ascot 2025: Five longshots to know

Sun Jun 15 2025Kellie Reilly

Here are five contenders, trading at double digits as we begin the week, who are worth knowing in their respective Group races.
Royal Ascot 2025: Australian Asfoora goes for title defense; Satono Reve flies flag for Japan

Sat Jun 14 2025Kellie Reilly

Royal Ascot has lured Australian mare Asfoora for a title defense in Tuesday’s King Charles III (G1), and Japan seeks a breakthrough with Satono Reve in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1).
Royal Ascot 2025: Five stars to watch

Fri Jun 13 2025Kellie Reilly

By definition, Royal Ascot showcases star performers throughout its festive week. Here’s one to watch for each of the five days.
Royal Ascot 2025: Carl Spackler leads U.S. shippers

Fri Jun 13 2025Kellie Reilly

Although Wesley Ward will not be represented at Royal Ascot 2025, there is plenty of U.S. interest over the course of the week.
2025 Belmont Stakes winner: Sovereignty (5-2) wins 157th Belmont

Sun Jun 08 2025Kellie Reilly

In a stretch run reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Godolphin’s homebred Sovereignty overhauled favored Journalism to prevail in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont (G1).