Karen M. Johnson

Karen M. Johnson is Features Editor at BloodHorse. A racing journalist, editor, and author since 1985, her work has appeared in numerous racing publications. She also was recognized with an Emmy as a co-producer/writer at HRTV.

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On the Rise: Starlight’s Corbin Blumberg

Corbin Blumberg, the director of racing and bloodstock operations for Jack and Laurie Wolf’s Starlight Racing and StarLadies Racing, didn’t have a familial connection to horse racing, but rather...

The Life Posted September 5th, 2023 ·

Bright Future Edges Proxy in Jockey Club Gold Cup Thriller

In a thrilling edition of the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes Sept.

Racing Posted September 2nd, 2023 ·

On the Rise: Annise Montplaisir

As the executive director and co-founder of Amplify, Annise Montplaisir is passionate about giving the tools to youth and young adults to get a leg-up in the racing industry....

The Life Posted August 3rd, 2023 ·

Giddings, Parcells Look to Next Test With Maple Leaf Mel

While the undefeated Maple Leaf Mel is devouring her post-training feed on a steamy July morning on the Saratoga backstretch, her owner, Bill Parcells, peppers his trainer, Melanie Giddings, with...

Racing Posted July 31st, 2023 ·

On the Rise: Trainer Riley Mott

Training on his own since Nov. 1 of last year, Riley Mott received the best education possible to prepare him for that moment, working alongside his Hall of Fame father, Bill Mott, for a decade as...

The Life Posted July 6th, 2023 ·

Legendary Announcer Durkin Shaking Off the Cobwebs for Belmont Stakes Race Call

On a sun-drenched late May afternoon in downtown Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where the temperature is at a sweet spot – not too hot, but warm enough to hint of the summer heat to come – Tom Durkin, who...

Pop Culture Posted June 9th, 2023 ·

Javier Castellano Looking for Another Career First in Belmont Stakes

It’s already been a bountiful year for Javier Castellano. In addition to winning his first Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve aboard Mage, he was honored in March with the George Woolf...

Racing Posted June 7th, 2023 ·

On the Rise: NYRA Handicapper Sara Elbadwi

Since February, Sara Elbadwi, 27, has been working as an on-air handicapper and production assistant/research specialist for the television production team at the New York Racing Association. A...

The Life Posted June 7th, 2023 ·

Hall of Famer McGaughey Back at Preakness for First Time in a Decade

Hall of Fame trainer Shug McGaughey will have a runner in the May 20 Preakness Stakes for the first time in 10 years when he saddles Perform in the second jewel of the Triple Crown.

The Life Posted May 18th, 2023 ·

MyRacehorse Spotlight on Owner Mark Sedran and Featured Runner Sixtythreecaliber

An advertisement that Mark Sedran saw for MyRacehorse inspired him to buy a share in future Kentucky Derby winner Authentic for his wife as a birthday gift. Truth be told, he knew he was going to...

Racing Posted January 23rd, 2023 ·

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