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How to bet the 2025 Doubledogdare Stakes

Thu Apr 17 2025John Mucciolo

A fantastic field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Friday’s $350,000 Doubledogdare S. (G3). The feature attracted four previous graded stakes heroines, including two of the Grade 1 kind, in an exciting affair with an abundance of quality to it.
Exotics Plays for the Elkhorn Stakes

Thu Apr 17 2025John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 13 turf marathoners will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $350,000 Elkhorn S. (G2).
Flying Mohawk – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Flying Mohawk earned a Kentucky Derby berth finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, and the confirmed closer will make his first dirt start at Churchill Downs on Derby Day.
Tiztastic – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Kentucky Derby Context for Louisiana Derby (G2) winner Tiztastic, who promises to bring a late kick to the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby on May 3.
American Promise – Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

Virginia Derby romper American Promise will represent the legendary D. Wayne Lukas, a four-time Kentucky Derby winner, and the speedy colt promises to add to the Kentucky Derby pace.
Chunk of Gold - Kentucky Derby Context

Thu Apr 17 2025James Scully

After making his first two starts at Turfway Park, Chunk of Gold recorded consecutive runner-up finishes in the Risen Star S. (G2) and Louisiana Derby (G2) to guarantee himself a Kentucky Derby spot.

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Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts feature
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for April 17, 2025

Thu Apr 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason talks about how to balance and respond to a bad day at the races.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $21,551 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Apr 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 17 at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Charles Town, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $21,551 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 17, 2025

Thu Apr 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses some Kentucky Derby news and is joined by TwinSpires' own Kellie Reilly for the International Radar. Then Jason talks Oaklawn and Keeneland weekend racing. 
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Neoequos

Wed Apr 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Speed is a strong suit for Neoequos. But does he have the stamina to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Citizen Bull – Kentucky Derby Context

Wed Apr 16 2025James Scully

Champion two-year-old male Citizen Bull did not turn in his best effort in the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and is a candidate to rebound for six-time Kentucky Derby winner Bob Baffert at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 30-1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Wed Apr 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 16, at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $3,014 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 16, 2025

Wed Apr 16 2025Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith to talk about his early days in New Mexico, an amazing career, his recent Wood Memorial win, and more!

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