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Churchill Downs: How to bet the 2025 Cherokee Mile Stakes
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill
Betting With, and Against, Hit Show in the 2025 Clark Stakes
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in the Clark Stakes
Meet the Contender: 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club
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International spotlight: 2025 Japan Cup
Analyzing the top contenders and longshots of interest for the Tokyo feature set for 1:40 a.m. ET.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Sunday, Nov. 30
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Del Mar on Sunday, where the headliner of the afternoon will be the closing leg of the play.
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Gulfstream Park: Who to single in the $184,136 Rainbow Pick 6 mandatory payout
Get ready—on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, a $184,136 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover will be dispersed in mandatory fashion. The final pool for the 20-cent wager is projected to reach the $2 million range.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the 2025 Cherokee Mile Stakes
A very well-matched cast of 11 will travel one-turn on the Churchill Downs main strip in Sunday’s $250,000 Cherokee Mile S.
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Tipsheet: The 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club Picks
Seven two-year-old colts will travel 1 1/16 miles on the main surface at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill
A big cast of 12 sophomore fillies will go postward in the $300,000 Mrs. Revere S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Friday.
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Betting With, and Against, Hit Show in the 2025 Clark Stakes
Dubai World Cup (G1) winner #3 Hit Show (3-1) is the morning-line choice for Friday’s $600,000 Clark S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in the Clark Stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 28 at Fair Grounds and Churchill Downs, including a 10-1 longshot in the Clark (G2).
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Hanson, Scully handicap Pool 2 of 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
TwinSpires handicappers Vance Hanson and James Scully share their picks for Pool 2 of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025
A full slate of juvenile races is on tap at Churchill Downs on Saturday with a trio of Pick 4 wagers available, and I feel confident about the early sequence.
Racing
Meet the Contender: 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Del Mar: Betting the 2025 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes
Defending champ #7 Truly Quality will lead a cast of nine postward in Friday’s $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup S. (G2) at Del Mar.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thanksgiving Day stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Thanksgiving Day best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 27, at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, including two stakes.
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Thanksgiving Spot Plays for Fair Grounds Nov. 27
A favorite Thanksgiving tradition is tuning in to a typically competitive and attractive card assembled by Fair Grounds.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tickets for an $11,117 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs, including tickets for the $11,117 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 26, 2025
Jason previews the weekend races from Churchill Downs and Del Mar. Then we welcome in Ryan Anderson to talk Del Mar, his blossoming podcast/video career in racing, Gen Z in racing, and much more!
Racing
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado makes stakes debut
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 159 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 26
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to bet the 2025 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes
A field of nine will dash six furlongs on the Fair Grounds main strip in Thursday’s $175,000 Thanksgiving Classic S.
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How to bet the 2025 Falls City Stakes
A very good field of 10 fillies and mares will vie in Thursday’s $400,000 Falls City S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three stakes at Zia Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Zia Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 25, 2025
Kellie Reilly joins Jason for our weekly International Radar segment. And Jason discusses the upcoming Clark Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Chip Honcho, Mob impress
Nine days before the running of the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs, a one-mile maiden special weight over the same track produced an outcome that could influence how bettors handicap the Kentucky Jockey Club.
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Ted Noffey, Into Mischief loom large in KDFW Pool 2 and Sire Future Wager
Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager and the lone Sire Future Wager open on Thanksgiving and run through the weekend.
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Mister Omaha gets the nod in Zia Park Derby
A talented field of 10 three-year-olds will go 1 1/16 miles on the Zia Park dirt surface in Tuesday’s $300,000 Zia Park Derby.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 24, 2025
Jason discusses Thanksgiving races and gives some of his thanks for this year.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 24, 2025
Jason discusses the racing from the weekend at Churchill and Del Mar along with some of the weekend's big topics.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout Pick 6 at Mahoning
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 24 at Zia Park, along with longshots to use in Mahoning Valley’s mandatory-payout $5,120 Pick 6 carryover.
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Picks and bets for Sunday tournaments at Churchill Downs
Sunday’s 10-race card at Churchill Downs is the focus of two appealing tournaments on TwinSpires.com.
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How to bet the 2025 New Mexico Classic Oaks
A competitive field of 10 sophomore fillies will travel 6 1/2 panels on the dirt in Monday’s $150,000 New Mexico Classic Oaks at Zia Park.
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How to bet the 2025 Steel Valley Sprint Stakes
A deep field of 12 three-year-olds will jaunt six panels on the Mahoning Valley dirt in Monday’s $300,000 Steel Valley Sprint S.
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Japan: History on the line in Mile Championship
The Japan Autumn International series rolls on into Saturday night’s Mile Championship (G1) at Kyoto (post time 1:40 a.m. ET), where #15 Jantar Mantar (6-5) seeks to make history.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Nov. 22]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Two singles for Del Mar’s $51,879 Pick 6 carryover
Bad weather has prompted the cancellation of two recent cards at Del Mar, but racing is slated to resume on Saturday with a $51,879 Pick 6 carryover up for grabs.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track – Not Just Any Buggy Horse
For 1876 Kentucky Derby winner Vagrant, the stallion that gave rise to him and two other winners of the country’s most famous race was found not on the racetrack, but between the shafts of a buggy.
Racing
How to bet the Red Carpet Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares will run 1 3/8 grassy miles on the Del Mar lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Red Carpet S. (G3).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Pebbles Stakes
A total of eight sophomore fillies are entered for the grass in Sunday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, Nov. 22
A trio of black-type events will headline the Saturday card at Laurel Park, and I will make the sequence my Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 21, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Nov. 22
Superstars Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior add luster to the Sha Tin action, as they tune up for their respective title defenses at the Hong Kong International Races.
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Dubai: Heart of Honor returns at Meydan Nov. 21
First post is 8:30 a.m. ET, and the Dubai Racing Club media department furnishes a preview of the action.
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Betting With, and Against, Troubleshooting in the Commonwealth Turf
Franklin Simpson S. (G1) winner #2 Troubleshooting (7-2) is the morning-line choice in Saturday’s deep $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [Nov. 22, 2025]
A pair of Pick 4 wagers is offered on the card for the first Saturday of racing at the Fair Grounds meeting, and I will choose the latter one, which includes two of the three stakes races to be contested.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Native Diver Stakes
Grade 1 winner #3 Nevada Beach will lead a compact field of five postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Native Diver S. (G3) at Del Mar.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 20, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,624 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 20, 2025
Jason looks back at opening day from Tampa Bay Downs and discusses opening days in general.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 20, 2025
Jason is joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment. Then he discusses opening day at Tampa Bay Downs and looks ahead to Fair Grounds' opening day.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial Stakes
A total of nine juvenile fillies bred in Louisiana will dash six furlongs on the Fair Grounds main strip in Friday’s $100,000 Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial S.
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How to bet the 2025 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes
A talented field of eight Cajun-bred juveniles will speed six panels on the Fair Grounds dirt in Thursday’s $100,000 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 19, 2025
It's opening day at Tampa Bay Downs, and Jason welcomes Tampa analyst Ren Carothers to the show to talk about the season and the Late Pick 5.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Future is bright for Shred the Gnar, Fionn
The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and guest Nick Tammaro opine on the futures of Jockey Club Oaks (G3) victress Fionn and Chilukki (G3) romper Shred the Gnar. They also discuss other standout performances and racing news from the weekend.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Kentucky Jockey Club nominees revealed
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 165 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Finger Lakes, Zia Park, and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2025
Jason discusses industry news and topics, talks about Tampa Bay Downs' opening day, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 19
The first post at Happy Valley on Wednesday is at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card with his selections and analysis.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smoovin Saturday wins debut
Trainer Michael McCarthy nearly nabbed his first Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2025, saddling Journalism to finish second as the favorite.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 17, 2025
Jason discusses Claiming Crown Day and his couple of times claiming a racehorse.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 17, 2025
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including Claiming Crown at Churchill and action from Gulfstream, Aqueduct, and Woodbine.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $10,914 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 17, at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $10,914 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Picks and plays for the $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of a $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires.com.
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Aqueduct: Horses to bet in the $16,285 Pick 6 carryover
There are two stakes on the Saturday card at Aqueduct, but the highlight of the betting action is a $16,285 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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Japan: Longshot to note in Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Japan’s lucrative Autumn International series kicks off with the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Kyoto late Saturday night (1:40 a.m. ET).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday, Nov. 16
The feature of the Sunday action at Aqueduct will kick off the Pick 3 of the Week.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Desi Arnaz Stakes
A cast of six two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on Del Mar's main oval in the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S., which was rescheduled for Sunday.
Racing
The TwinSpires Jury: Claiming Crown & Chilukki Stakes | Ep. 117 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro share picks for the Claiming Crown Jewel and Chilukki S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, plus the Jockey Club Oaks (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
A new show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk under the umbrella of TwinSpires, featuring Howard Kravets, Matt Miller, Jackson Muniz, and Noah Meagher.
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Friday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Churchill Downs, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,951 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, Nov. 15
Eight Claiming Crown tilts and one graded stakes contest will lead the way during the excellent 11-race card at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Jockey Club Oaks
A classy group of eight sophomore fillies will run 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct green in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks (G3).
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Nov. 14
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at midnight (ET) late Friday night.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Ragtime in the Chilukki Stakes
A terrific group of seven fillies and mares will go the one-turn mile on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3).
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 13, 2025
Jason discusses racing and our family and friends who aren't involved in it.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 13 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 13, 2025
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. And his sister visits to reflect about going to the track as kids, growing up together, and much more!
Racing
International Horse Profile: Switch in Love
Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission
A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
Racing
International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii
Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Balantina
Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
Breeders Cup
How to bet the Notebook Stakes
A full field of juveniles bred in the Empire State will vie in Friday’s $125,000 Notebook S.
Racing
International Horse Profile: Precise
Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Analysis
How to bet the Key Cents Stakes
A cast of nine New York-bred two-year-old fillies will jaunt one mile over the Aqueduct main turf oval in Thursday’s $125,000 Key Cents S.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2025
Jason welcomes in Phillip Shelton from Medallion Racing to talk about winning a pair of Breeders' Cup races and finishing fourth in the BCBC this year!
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Disco Time, Older Dirt Male division
The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson debates Disco Time's future in the older dirt male division, who should win 2025 older dirt male honors, and the controversial results of past Eclipse Awards.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Moonshiner at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Turf Paradise, including a pair of exactas.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes Vic Stauffer to talk about his new role as the announcer at Turf Paradise, calling races as you get older, racing in Arizona, and much more!
Racing
International Horse Profile: Aspect Island
Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Military Code
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
Racing
International Horse Profile: Havana Anna
Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
Breeders Cup
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Balboa rebounds at Laurel Park
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Racing
International Horse Profile: Mission Central
Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.
Analysis
International Horse Profile: Brussels
Campaigned over further until his most recent start, Brussels was routinely described as babyish in his earlier races. His immaturity, combined with possibly not focusing on the right trip soon enough, implies that he's better than the bare record.
Racing
International Horse Profile: True Love
True Love, O’Brien’s most accomplished entrant in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, has followed a somewhat similar itinerary to So Perfect. But True Love has achieved more, including a big victory over the colts.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Clairiere’s brother Courting wins
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 10 at Zia Park, Turf Paradise, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, as well as a single for Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 10, 2025
Jason discusses weekend racing action from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs and also discusses the reaction to Griffin Johnson winning a New Owner award.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 10, 2025
Jason discusses some of the racing from the weekend and the better circuits running through the late fall.
Racing
Churchill Downs: Betting the $10,470 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs gets underway with a $10,470 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1 (post time 1:00 p.m. ET).
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