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Stakes spot pays for Preakness Day undercard
Picks and plays on a $100 budget for the Preakness Day undercard stakes races at Pimlico.
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Keeneland: Betting the Breeders' Futurity
Since the 2020 Breeders’ Cup is slated to take place at Keeneland, the $400,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on Saturday figures to take on extra importance.
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How to bet the Shadwell Turf Mile
An outstanding field of 11 will travel one-mile on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (G1). The “Win and You’re In” challenge series event will reward the winner with a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 1, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tipsheet: Breeders’ Futurity
The $400,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) will be run Saturday as race 9 at Keeneland. The 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds will be run on the main track and is part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 1
Handicapper Tim Holland has some value plays for Belmont Park, Indiana Grand, and Golden Gate Fields, as well as a selection for Pimlico on Thursday.
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Keeneland: How to bet the opening day Pick 4
The anticipated Keeneland fall meet kicks off on Friday with a competitive 10-race card highlighted by two graded stakes races.
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How to bet the favorites in the Preakness Stakes
Cashing big payoffs can be tricky if you’re betting on favorites. But mix and match the favorites in just the right combination, and it’s possible to secure a lucrative payday.
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Autumn On Bluegass At The Red Mile; Dayton Derbys Displayed
The unmatched Grand Circuit season drives onward with a hotbed of activity through North America. Stars in stakes head for The Red Mile for a few weeks, while Dayton holds its Derbys and all divisions see the Breeders Crown at Hoosier on the horizon. ...
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Preakness week: Playing the Pimlico Special double Oct. 2
Preakness (G1) week continues on Friday at Pimlico with a 10-race card highlighted by the $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 1, 2020
We look ahead to the big opening Saturday card at Keeneland and then Jeremy Balan joins us to preview the Preakness Stakes. ...
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Australian racing picks for Yeppoon and Wyong
There’s three Australian Thoroughbred meetings and a Harness racing venue for BetAmerica horseplayers to sink their teeth into tonight.
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Preakness week: Stakes spot plays for Oct. 1 at Pimlico
As Preakness week gets underway, Keeler Johnson shares spot plays on a $75 budget for the Thursday stakes races at Pimlico:
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Preakness Day Spot Plays
A superb 12-race card, led by the 145th Preakness (G1), will be hosted by Pimlico on Saturday. I have tabbed some value horses of interest to me on the huge day of racing.
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Spot Plays for Keeneland on Oct. 2
A pair of graded stakes races will highlight a fine 10-race card during opening day at Keeneland on Friday.
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Are the Preakness favorites vulnerable?
What does it mean when a betting favorable is vulnerable? And should the betting favorites in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (G1) be defined as such?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 30, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Free Download: The Preakness Betting Guide 2020
This guide is to help you know who to bet in the Preakness Stakes and it's free - so download now and bet at TwinSpires!
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 30
Tim Holland has his focus on four tracks Wednesday, with expert picks for Delaware Park, Finger Lakes, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown.
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Preakness Stakes Tipsheet
The restructured 2020 Triple Crown concludes on Saturday with the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 30, 2020
Jason discusses the news of the day, discusses handicapping high percentage trainers, and talks some general handicapping as we near another big weekend of racing. ...
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2020 Preakness top 5 contenders: Authentic leads the charge
Keeler Johnson shares top five contenders for the 2020 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Mr. Big News the value play of the 2020 Preakness
What will happen in the Preakness? The recent trends certainly suggest taking a longer look at contenders who might at first glance seem less likely to reach the winner's circle.
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2021 Kentucky Derby contender profile: Get Her Number
Get Her Number, who tried dirt for the first time in Saturday's American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita, and now has a top-level win and a Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) bid to show for it.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 29, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 29
Tim Holland has a couple of selections for Belterra Park on Tuesday, as well as picks for Parx and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 29, 2020
Jason recaps the Canadian Derby from Sunday night and then we welcome in Fort Erie analyst Ashley Mailloux to talk about the Prince of Wales Stakes, the Preakness, and more! ...
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Breeders' Cup Catch-Up: Four horses on the rise
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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Preakness Stakes by the numbers
Get ready for the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, Oct. 3 with this collection of scintillating stats and facts about "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 28, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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2020 Preakness Stakes contenders and morning line odds
Preakness Stakes current odds, contenders and post positions for the 2020 Preakness Stakes.
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Johnson's North American free racing picks for Sept. 28
Handicapper Keeler Johnson kicks off Preakness (G1) week with free picks for Delaware Park, Prairie Meadows, and Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 28, 2020
As the Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach, stay up to speed on the latest developments with a weekly roundup of news and notes:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 28, 2020
We look back at the racing action from the weekend including Improbable's win in the Awesome Again, and upset in the American Pharoah Stakes, and much more! ...
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Horse Profile: Get Her Number
Gary Barber’s Get Her Number earned an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) on November 7 with a three-parts of a length triumph in the $301,000 American Pharoah.
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How to bet the Oklahoma Derby and Remington Park Oaks
The signature day of the Remington Park meeting will take place on Sunday. A total of eight stakes races are on tap during the 11-race card, led by a pair of competitive graded tilts.
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Zenyatta Stakes and Santa Anita Sprint Championship Analysis
Fillies and mares looking for a berth in a pair of Breeders' Cup events will contest the Zenyatta Stakes and Santa Anita Sprint Championship.
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Johnson's North American free racing picks for Sept. 27
On an exciting Sunday of racing, handicapper Keeler Johnson provides free picks for Monmouth Park, Remington Park, and Santa Anita.
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Top Two Take Mohawk Million; Filly Beats Old Oaken Bucket Boys
TwinSpires Harness Preview blog feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Thursday, Sept. 24 ...
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Closing Day picks for Arlington
Arlington's summer meet closes on Saturday, September 25. The final day features a nine-race card, including three pools with carryovers and mandatory payouts.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 27
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Sunday card at Santa Anita, which includes two “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 26
Tim Holland offers his picks for this busy day in racing at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, Belmont, Monmouth, and Woodbine.
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Previewing "new shooters" for the 2020 Preakness
Traditionally contested as the middle leg, the $1 million Preakness (G1) at PImlico will conclude the Triple Crown for the first time this year. The three-race series spans 13 weeks, instead of the normal five-week period, and 11 horses will conte ...
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How to bet the Remington Park Derby and Oaks on Sept. 27
Classy 3-year-olds will take center stage in the $200,000 Remington Park Derby (G3) and the $100,000 Remington Park Oaks (G3) on Sunday at Remington Park.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 26
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Saturday card at Santa Anita, which includes five “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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How to bet the Vosburgh Stakes
A well-matched field of six will contest Saturday’s $150,000 Vosburgh (G2) at Belmont Park to gain entry in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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How to bet the Speakeasy Stakes
A total of nine juveniles will travel 5 1/2 panels on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Speakeasy S. The winner of the grassy dash will receive an entry to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland on November 6.
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Checking in on Breeders' Cup Turf and Mile contenders
With the Breeders' Cup only six weeks away, and the last round of prep races just ahead, it's a good time to check in on the marquee older-horse divisions on the lawn.
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2020 Preakness Stakes News & Notes
The Preakness Stakes news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! Stay up to date with all the relevant information.
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How to bet the Rodeo Drive Stakes
An automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) is on the line in Saturday’s $300,000 Rodeo Drive (G1) at Santa Anita. The grassy test for fillies and mares attracted seven contenders for the “Win and You’re In” affair.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Santa Anita (Sept. 25)
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Santa Anita on Friday, Sept. 25.
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How to bet the Awesome Again Stakes
A compact field of five will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Awesome Again (G1) at Santa Anita with an entry to the Breeders' Classic on the line.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 25
Tim Holland has a pair of selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, as well as picks for Pimlico, Belterra Park, and Santa Anita.
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Tips for handicapping the Royal Lodge Stakes
The Royal Lodge (G2) hasn’t been a particularly “trendy” race, so bettors who use history in their handicapping will be hard-pressed to find any firm trends pointing toward the most likely winner.
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Tips for handicapping the Beresford Stakes
Historically speaking, handicapping the Beresford (G2) at the Curragh in Ireland has been pretty straightforward. Just bet on runners trained by Aidan O’Brien, and you’re good to go.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 25, 2020
We look ahead to a busy weekend including a stakes-laden card at Santa Anita, the Ack Ack at Churchill, and the Vosburgh at Belmont Park. The Jury comes in to talk about their favorite sprinters. ...
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Late Pick 4 play at Churchill Downs on Sept. 25
A 10-race program will be offered at Churchill Downs on Friday, and I will focus on the Late Pick 4. Here are my thoughts.
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Exotics Plays for the Ack Ack Stakes on September 26
The feature will be contested at a one-turn mile, and there could be tremendous value in the race that lacks a standout.
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How to bet the Chandelier Stakes
The “Win and You’re In” challenge series affair will reward the first-place finisher with a berth in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland.
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the American Pharoah Stakes
Could a maiden prevail in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita?
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the Chandelier Stakes
One filly stands above the others in the $200,000 Chandelier (G2) at Santa Anita.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 24, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tip Sheet: American Pharoah Stakes
The 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds will be run on the main track and is part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 24
A value play at Indiana Grand is among the offerings Thursday from Tim Holland, who also has picks for Churchill Downs, Pimlico, Woodbine, and Remington Park.
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Derby Remix: Top 10 InfieldFests
Gearing up for the Preakness Stakes, Derby Remix looks back at the top 10 InfieldFests.
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Little Brown Jug; Hoosier Stakes Expo; Mohawk Million Roadshow
The week fires stakes action from the beginning as the Grand Circuit (GC) moves to Ohio for the Little Brown Jug. The stream continues through Saturday, Sept. 26 at Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) and Hoosier. As always, the TwinSpires harness blog’s exclusiv ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 9/24/20
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason is joined by horseplayer Christian Hellmers for a long discussion on being a horseplayer, tournaments, playing Hong Kong, mind-body-spirit connection, and more! ...
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Scully's NFL Week 3 picks: Titans will remain perfect against Vikings
BetAmerica analyst James Scully offers his three best bets for Week 3 of the NFL season.
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Harness racing: Jugette Day picks for Sept. 23
We're looking for cash at the classic Ohio harness Little Brown Jug meet.
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Pedigree Profile: Lebda
Speed is clearly a strong suit for Lebda, but whether the front-running colt can carry his speed over classic distances is another question.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 23, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Preakness profile: Mongolian Wind
It remains to be seen whether Mongolian Wind has the class to compete against the best of his generation in the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. But at least the 1 3/16-mile distance shouldn’t be any issue.
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Preakness profile: Lebda
Speed isn’t a question mark for Lebda, and he clearly loves the Maryland circuit. But does he have the class to hold his own in the Preakness (G1)?
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How to bet the Eddie D Stakes
The $200,000 Eddie D (G2) is one of two graded stakes races to be contested on the Friday card at Santa Anita.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 23
Tim Holland provides his picks for this day in racing at Churchill Downs, Indiana Grand, Parx, and Belterra.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Eddie D. Stakes
The fall meet at Santa Anita kicks off Friday, with a pair of graded stakes, including the Eddie D. (G2).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 23, 2020
We discuss the news of the day including the retirement of Volatile, Tiz the Law skipping the Preakness, and more. Then we welcome in jockey Ferrin Peterson from Monmouth Park to talk about her successful summer at the Shore, her riding career, ...
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Harness racing: Little Brown Jug meet picks for Sept. 22
We're looking for cash at the classic Ohio harness Little Brown Jug meet.
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Preakness profile: Happy Saver
Normally a 3-year-old debuting in mid-June would have missed any opportunity to compete in a Triple Crown race. But 2020 is a strange year, allowing the late-maturing Happy Saver to enter the picture.
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Preakness profile: Mystic Guide
No one will ever describe Mystic Guide as an early-maturing sort. But maturing late can be quite lucrative, and Mystic Guide is coming to hand just in time for a productive fall campaign.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 22, Indiana Grand
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for Sept. 22
Coming off some nice payouts from the previous week, handicapper Tim Holland looks at Parx, Finger Lakes and more today!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 22, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and welcome in Maryland Jockey Club analyst Naomi Tukker to talk about her first year in Maryland, the upcoming Preakness, her career in racing, and more! ...
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Two different ways of thinking about the rescheduled 2020 Preakness
Preakness Stakes handicapping advice for an early October run. What are trends to consider, possibly different than a late spring running?
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Preakness profile: Liveyourbeastlife
Liveyourbeastlife has come a long way since his debut in a $62,500 maiden claiming race at Belmont Park last fall — so far that he has emerged as a contender for the Oct. 3 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Preakness profile: Monday Morning Qb
The Preakness is on the radar for Money Morning Qb, but whether he can handle this distance is still up for debate.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 21, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Picks for Sept. 21
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free picks for Delaware Park, Parx and Presque Isle.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 21, 2020
Jason returns from vacation to discuss his time off as well as the weekend action from Woodbine, Belmont, and more! ...
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Pedigree Profile: Monday Morning Qb
Monday Morning Qb might not be a household name, but the Maryland-bred colt has performed well in his home state and has the pedigree to thrive over classic distances.
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Pedigree Profile: Mystic Guide
Speed combined with stamina is the recipe for success over classic distances, and the pedigree of Mystic Guide blends both in seemingly equal doses.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 20
Tim Holland provides his free expert picks for Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Woodbine.
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Pedigree Profile: Happy Saver
Looking for a horse who’s bred from top to bottom to thrive over classic distances? Look no further than Federico Tesio S. winner Happy Saver.
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Form-Friendly Stakes Winners; Ramona Hill Queen Of Both Divisions
TwinSpires Harness Preview blog feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Friday, Sept. 18 At ...
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How to bet the Salvator Mile Stakes
A field of eight will contest the Sunday feature at Monmouth in the $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3).
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Salvator Mile
Speed is dominant racing a mile at Monmouth Park. The question is, which speed horse has the best chance to prevail in Sunday’s $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3)?
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Little Brown Jug returns to Delaware Ohio Fairgrounds
The Delaware Ohio Fairgrounds’ Little Brown Jug meet starts on Sept. 20. Some of the classiest races on the 18-race program are worth looking for upsets.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 19
Tim Holland offers his weekend racing picks for Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park, and Arlington Park.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Summer Stakes
From a Brisnet Speed rating perspective, it’s clear which horse is the runner to beat in the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Natalma Stakes
Sunday’s $250,000 Natalma (G1) at Woodbine is more than just a rich race for 2-year-old fillies. It’s also a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
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