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Oaklawn Park: Betting exotic wagers in the Rebel Stakes
Although eight horses will seek the winner’s share of a $1 million purse in Saturday’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park, we believe the 1 1/16-mile event is shaping up as a two-horse showdown.
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How to bet the Correction Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will go postward in the competitive $100,000 Correction S. at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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Siding with the champ in Beholder Mile Stakes
Champion #1 Swiss Skydiver will make her much anticipated four-year-old debut in the $300,000 Beholder Mile S. (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Selections and wagers for the undercard stakes at Oaklawn on Saturday
The $1 million Rebel S. (G2) headlines a major afternoon of racing at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. A total of five black-type races are on the slate, and my focus for this piece will be on the trio of listed stakes events.
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How to profit in the Azeri Stakes
A small, but fantastic, field of five fillies and mares will contest Saturday’s $350,000 Azeri S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park. The well-matched affair features a trio of standouts in my opinion, and all of my wagers will be centered around the three. With s ...
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The 6-1 shot you need to play in Turfway Park's Mar. 11 carryovers
Want to chase the $47,285 Single 6 and $3,204 Super Hi 5 carryovers up for grabs on Thursday at Turfway? Then you'll want to play this 6-1 shot.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Mar. 11 at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 11, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason continues to expound on last week's topic of bankroll when betting on the races both for a single day and as a regular player. Then we're happy to welcome in Nancy Holthus from Oaklawn Park to talk about the big R ...
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Yonkers Pacing Series Kick In To Start Stakes Season
The Ides of March need not be heeded for betting on harness racing, so we ignore the superstitious and roll on with TwinSpires Harness Blog’s selected features and the older pacing series at Yonkers that launch the stakes season. The Bogota, original ...
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The Rebel Stakes Tipsheet
Rebel Contenders
#1 CADDO RIVER has improved with each lifetime start and could be the one to beat for Brad Cox. Hard Spun colt has dominated two fields in succession, which includes a romp in the Smarty Jones S. on the course most recently ...
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Mar. 10 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park.
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Exciting evening at Turfway highlighted by $45,488 Single 6 carryover
Wednesday is shaping up to be a special day of racing at Turfway Park, with an abundance of appealing wagering opportunities spread throughout the card.
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Oaklawn Park trends update for March 9
All eyes will be on Oaklawn this Saturday for the $1 million Rebel (G2). Staying in touch with the latest trends in Hot Springs will prepare you to make the most you can at the windows!
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What is your favorite winter racetrack to play?
With spring just about to come, let's take one last moment to focus on winter. Get to know the winter tracks, and then tell us: what's your favorite?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 10, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some wagering theory topics and some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then we're excited to welcome in jockey Florent Geroux to talk about his weekend riding at Santa Anita, Monomoy Girl, Caddo Riv ...
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Hong Kong Play for Happy Valley March 10
Wind N Grass could be over the odds when he contests the first version of the Baker Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for for the first three races on Tuesday, Mar. 9 at Mahoning Valley.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Weyburn
It isn’t difficult to trace the source of Weyburn’s talent and tenacity. Just check out his pedigree, which is stuffed to bursting with classic winners.
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How to bet Mahoning Valley's $123,143 Buckeye Pick 6 carryover
Are you planning to bet Tuesday’s $123,143 Buckeye Pick 6 jackpot carryover at Mahoning Valley? It’s a sequence well worth pursuing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 9, 2021
Jason opens the show recapping some of the highlights from Saturday's Gotham Stakes card at Aqueduct. Then we're excited to welcome in jockey Lindey Wade to the show to talk about his career in the saddle, riding in Chicago, the current Sam Houston ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 8, 2021
By far the flashiest winner of the week was Life Is Good, who posted a rousing eight-length romp in the San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Dynamic One, Untreated post romping wins for Pletcher
The first week of March saw a bevy of Triple Crown nominees record impressive maiden victories at tracks across the country.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Helium
Helium’s affinity for synthetic and dirt is surprising when you consider how his immediate pedigree is slanted toward success on turf.
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A $48 play for the $101,118 Buckeye Pick 6 carryover at Mahoning Valley
The Buckeye Pick 6 jackpot continues to build at Mahoning Valley. The second week of March kicks off with a Monday carryover of $101,118.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for March 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson kicks off the second week of March with picks and plays for Monday, March 8 at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 8, 2021
Jason opens the show looking back at some of the news from around the racing world over the weekend. Then he discusses Idol's off the pace win in the Santa Anita Handicap, Life is Good dominating the San Felipe, and the rest of the Santa Anita card. ...
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Life Is Good closes as 2-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 4; Clairiere tops Oaks Future Wager
Following a smashing eight-length victory in Saturday’s San Felipe S. (G2), Life Is Good took the lion’s share of the betting action in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
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What are jackpot wagers, and how do you win one?
Perhaps you’ve heard about jackpot-style wagers and the huge payoffs they can produce. Perhaps you want to get in on the action. But where do you begin?
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One single and two vulnerable favorites in Gulfstream's $873,676 Rainbow 6 mandatory payout
Bettors will have a chance to chase a big payday when Gulfstream Park disperses an $873,676 Rainbow 6 jackpot on Sunday.
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Across-The-Board Bombs, $64; $27, $18 And More; Features Pay Off
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, March 4 At the Meadows we ran a Power Plays Pick 4, getting two of four along with internal payoffs. We won legs two and four with, respectively, Massive Stoke ($8.80, $3.20, $2.40), whe ...
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How to bet the Santa Ysabel Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $100,000 Santa Ysabel S. (G3) at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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A $20 play for Santa Anita's $613,371 Rainbow Pick 6 mandatory payout
The stakes-packed Saturday card at Santa Anita isn’t just a big day for horsemen. It’s also a big day for bettors.
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Harness racing: Dover Downs Pick 3 picks for March 8
A $2 Pick 3 on the third, fourth, and fifth races Monday, March 8 at Dover Downs offers a chance to be rewarded with a quality payoff, and we won’t be spending a great deal to do it.
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Scully’s plays for Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay on March 6
Handicapping Kentucky Derby prep days at Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay Downs
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How to bet the San Felipe, Gotham, and Tampa Bay Derby
The first Saturday in March isn’t quite as exciting as the first Saturday in May, but it’s pretty close. Three major Kentucky Derby prep races are on the agenda, and we've got plays for all three.
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Group 1 picks around the world from Randwick, Meydan and Ellerslie
TwinSpires players can get up to 5% of their win wagers back as a bonus at Randwick tonight, while at Meydan and Ellerslie, you can get up to $10 back if the horse you bet to win finishes second.
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Which Bob Baffert trainee should you bet in the Santa Ysabel?
From a strictly mathematical perspective, there is a 60% chance Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will win Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ysabel S. (G3) at Santa Anita. But the true chance is probably higher.
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How to bet the Santa Anita H. and Frank E. Kilroe Mile
The San Felipe (G2) isn’t the only major race taking place on Saturday at Santa Anita. In fact, when it comes to race grades, it can’t even be considered the most important event of the afternoon.
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Maxfield gets top billing in Big 'Cap
A strong field of eight will go postward in the historic $400,000 Santa Anita H. (G1) on Saturday, part of a huge day of racing at ‘The Great Race Place’.
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Racing spotlight: Shedaresthedevil, Manny Franco, Saffie Joseph Jr.
Racing Spotlight is a new weekly series that will highlight a horse, jockey, and trainer.
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Paranoia the exacta key in loaded Kilroe Mile
A sensational field of 10 top turf performers will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
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Which Big 'Cap winner are you?
Have you ever wondered which iconic Santa Anita Handicap winner you are? Take our latest quiz to find out!
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How to bet the Busher Stakes
A field of six sophomore fillies will travel one-mile at Aqueduct on Saturday in the $250,000 Busher Invitational S. The Kentucky Oaks qualifying affair will offer points to the top four finishers.
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Spot plays for Tampa Bay Downs on Mar. 6
A superb 12-race card, topped by the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), will be hosted by Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the Florida Oaks
A dozen sophomore fillies, with one being entered as a main-track only contestant, will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Horses to bet (or oppose) in the Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita and Turfway Park
Ready to chase some carryovers? Let’s explore a couple of enticing Pick 6 jackpots on the Friday agenda at Santa Anita and Turfway Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Mar. 5 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to all the action from across the country in the world of racing. First up Ed, James, and Scott join Jason for the weekly Jury segment discussing the major Derby and Oaks Preps around the country this weekend. Th ...
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The Tampa Bay Derby Tipsheet
A cast of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2). The marquee race of the meeting acts as a “2021 Road to the Kentucky Derby” challenge series event.
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The San Felipe Stakes Tipsheet
A rematch between a pair of ultra-talented Bob Baffert trainees headlines Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
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The Gotham Stakes Tipsheet
A quartet of stakes races highlight a strong Saturday card at Aqueduct, led by the $300,000 Gotham S.
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Turfway Park: 3 favorites to oppose in the $19,680 Single 6 carryover
If you’re keen to ride the longshots bandwagon and aim for big payoffs, beating short-priced runners is the strategy to pursue.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Mar. 4 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason opens the show discussing the topic of Bankroll and tracking wagers. Then Ryan McCarthy joins the show to talk Southern Cal racing, finding bad favorites, blogging in racing, and just more. ...
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Single & Multi-Race Action Looms; Cashing Craze For Features
Spring is only slightly in the air but harness racing ignores the season and the TwinSpires Harness Blog confidently shares its selected features; joyfully with more action than the dark days of March 2020. Join us in handicapping them and pay attent ...
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Scully, Hanson dive into Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
James Scully and Vance Hanson have put their heads together and reached a consensus on an individual entry they both like in Pool 4 of the KDFW.
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Three horses to single in Turfway's $18,713 Single 6 carryover
The Single 6 jackpot at Turfway Park is slowly but steadily accumulating, so the local racing week kicks off on Wednesday with $18,713 in the pool.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Mar. 3 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park, including a cold double.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2021
Jason opens the show commenting on March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month and discusses the topic of problem gambling. Then Joe Tartaglia joins the show to talk about forming an ownership group of friends, creating a stable, and seeing their f ...
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Who was the most iconic surprise win in horse racing history?
"That's why they run the race!" It's an adage in horse racing for a reason. We can take all the time we want handicapping, but when the gates open, the race doesn't always go like it "should" have.
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Hong Kong Play for March 3
The value bets for players will probably be in the combinations. A Savaquin-Sunny Star quinella looks like an excellent play, while a trifecta including several other runners to finish third looks a value bet.
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Santa Anita trends update for March 2
With a stakes-laden card Saturday, March 6, including the Santa Anita H. (G1), the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), and the San Felipe (G2), let's make the most of your handicapping at the Great Race Place!
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Essential Quality, Life Is Good top Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The KDFW, which include $2 Win and Exacta wagering, provide fans with opportunities to place bets on possible entrants in the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at odds that could be far greater than those available on the day of the race. The 147th runn ...
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Clairiere the early favorite in 2021 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
The KOFW, which include $2 Win and Exacta wagering, provide fans of Thoroughbred racing with opportunities to place bets on possible entrants in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at odds that could be far greater than those available on the day of the race. The ...
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Horses to rely on in the Mar. 2 Pick 6 carryovers at Mahoning and Turf Paradise
As usual, Tuesday's racing action is highlighted by a pair of Pick 6 jackpot carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Mar. 2 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 2, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing Monomoy Girl's seasonal debut in the Bayakoa at Oaklawn Park. He also discusses some of the other news and debates of the racing day. Then we welcome in announcer Michael Chamberlain to talk about his new job at Hoos ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Mar. 1, 2021
A pair of exciting Kentucky Derby contenders delivered in major prep races last weekend, cementing their credentials for the first Saturday in May.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Collaborate joins the scene with blowout victory
On the final weekend in February, a pair of promising three-year-olds posted eye-catching maiden victories at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Mar. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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How to bet the $15,303 Pick 5 carryover on Mar. 1 at Turf Paradise
Get ready! The month of March begins with a bang at Turf Paradise, where a $15,303 Pick 5 carryover is up for grabs on Monday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 1, 2021
We look back at the racing from around the country over the weekend. Jason discusses Essential Quality's return to victory in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. We also discuss the entire Fountain of Youth card from Saturday at Gulfstream Park. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Hush of a Storm
We know Hush of a Storm handles Tapeta just fine. But can he handle the transition to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree provides clues.
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Features Filled Toteboard; Place/Show Prices Rule Weekend
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, Feb. 25 But for the first leg, our Pick-4 at Yonkers would have been a hit. Our 4-1 shot, Ladybeluckytonight ($3.90, $2.70) was second in the first leg, which was won by the favorite. It ...
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The Ultimate Fountain of Youth Stakes Racing Quiz
The Fountain of Youth has a rich history, but how much do you really know about it? Take this quiz and find out!
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Stakes spot plays at Oaklawn Park for Feb. 28
The seasonal debut of two-time champion Monomoy Girl headlines a fine day of racing at Oaklawn Park on Sunday. A trio of stakes races, led by the $250,000 Bayakoa S.
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Three Pick 6 jackpots worth pursuing on Feb. 27
Jackpot Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, and Turfway Park are well worth pursuing on Saturday. Here's why:
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Australian horse racing picks for Royal Randwick
It’s shaping up to be an exceptional Friday night of racing from Down Under, with two Group 1s the feature events on an exciting 9-race card from Sydney’s premier course, Royal Randwick.
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Oaklawn Park: The best win bets to play in the Razorback and Dixie Belle
It’s easy to get caught up in betting exotic wagers on a day-to-day basis, chasing the promise of big payoffs from small investments. But sometimes straightforward win bets can be just as appealing.
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Who is the best Illinois-bred Thorougbhred of all time?
Just in time for our favorite sign of spring in Illinois, let's remember some of the greatest Illinois-breds of all time.
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Hanson: Stakes spot plays for Gulfstream, Fair Grounds Feb. 27
Highlighted by two significant Kentucky Derby (G1) preps and the return of the juvenile filly champion in the Davona Dale (G2), Saturday's stakes calendar is action-packed.
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Making money with favorites in the Fair Grounds Saturday stakes
A pair of black-type events on the turf will lead the way at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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Horses of note in Turfway Park's $13,383 Single 6 carryover
John Battaglia Memorial day at Turfway Park just got even better with a pair of carryovers on the Friday evening agenda.
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The Fountain of Youth Stakes Tipsheet
A fantastic field of 10 three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to what will be a busy day of racing around the country. Ed and Scott join Jason for the Jury segment to discuss some of the racing from Oaklawn, Turfway, and Gulfstream, and a variety of other topics. Then Jason ...
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The John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Tipsheet
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park Tapeta in Friday’s $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
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Betting exactas and trifectas in the Southwest Stakes
The $750,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park is being billed as a two-horse showdown between Essential Quality and Jackie’s Warrior. But which one will prevail?
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Southwest Stakes undercard plays for Oaklawn Park
A trio of stakes events, led by the $750,000 Southwest S. (G3), highlight an excellent Saturday of racing at Oaklawn Park.
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Racing spotlight: Hidden Scroll, Irad Ortiz, Ron Faucheux
Racing Spotlight is a new weekly series that will highlight a horse, jockey, and trainer with insightful information to help our players always be informed.
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The Southwest Stakes Tipsheet
A fine field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s lucrative $750,000 Southwest S. (G3).
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Sam Houston: How to bet the $56,649 Houston Hi-5 carryover
The jackpot-style Houston Hi 5 carryover continues to grow at Sam Houston Race Park, reaching $56,649 for Thursday’s card.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Track update: Winter makeup dates for Turfway Park and Oaklawn Park
As the United States thaws out from the winter blast, racetracks are returning to their regular schedules.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day including the draw for the Fountain of Youth Stakes. For this week's Horseplayer Thursday conversation Jason discusses how to make a morning line, effects of the line on wagering, breakage, ...
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Pulsating Power Plays; Features Stacked For Win & Exotic Value
Carving the calendar into harness racing sections, the TwinSpires Harness Blog selected features completes its February slice of action. The final February weekend holds a bucket of bets all over the North American landscape, including with our never ...
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Turfway Park: Betting superfectas in the John Battaglia Memorial
Are you in the mood to tackle an ultra-tough handicapping challenge? Friday’s running of the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park ought to fit the bill.
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Turfway Park resumes racing with $2,639 Super Hi 5 carryover on tap
While spring doesn’t technically begin until Mar. 20, weather conditions have improved sufficiently in Kentucky for Turfway to resume racing on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park.
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