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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, May 13 at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Lone Star Park, along with horses of note in Churchill’s $10,206 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 13, 2021
It's time for our Preakness Roundtable and Jason welcomes Chuck Simon and Barry Spears from the Going in Circles Podcast to the show to talk Preakness week and discuss all of the ten participants in this year's second jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Preaknes Stakes Betting Guide, Tipsheet & Meet the Contenders 2021
The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide has been produced annually since 2017. Players enjoy the quick study provided by our Tipsheets, created by our handicappers whom provide tickets and top picks to watch in the paddock.
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The 2021 Preakness Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
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Turf stakes selections for Pimlico on May 14
A pair of excellent stakes races on the turf are part of a superb action on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.
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The best way to play the Pimlico Special
A very good field of 11 will travel 1 3/16 miles over the Pimlico main strip in Friday’s $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3).
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How to bet the 2021 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles in Friday’s $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G2).
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How to bet the 2021 Preakness on different budgets
Depending on the budget you’ve allocated for betting Saturday's Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, we’ve assembled three wagering strategies at costs of $24, $48, and $96.
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The best longshot to bet in the 2021 Preakness
It seems as though everyone is talking about the three logical favorites entered in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. But what if you want to play outside the box with a longshot?
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Analyzing the running styles of 2021 Preakness contenders
To aid our handicapping of the Preakness (G1), let’s break down the contenders into four running style quadrants, based on their past performances and post positions.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday, May 12 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, plus a ticket for the $204,057 Super High 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 12, 2021
Jason opens the show recapping some betting themes that came up on opening night at Grants Pass Downs. He also discusses the Preakness draw as well as Friday's card at Pimlico which features the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and the Pimlico Special.
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2021 Preakness Stakes one-liners
Analysis of the Preakness S. (G1) historically turns on what you think of the Kentucky Derby (G1), but Saturday’s renewal ups the ante.
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3 takeaways from the 2021 Preakness post position draw
Which horses stand to benefit from their post draws, and which horses might be disadvantaged? Here are three takeaways from the 2021 Preakness (G1) post position draw.
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Sha Tin: Grass Island H. for Wed. May 11
Two of Hong Kong’s most exciting three-year-old sprinters take each other on in an epic clash of styles in the Grass Island Handicap (1000m, or about five furlongs) at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Winner Method has won all three of his starts in Hong Kong, in each start leading or sitting just off the pace, while Carroll Street has won two of his three starts, rallying from well off the pace in each.
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The 2021 Preakness Stakes by the numbers
The second leg of the Triple Crown is up for grabs at Pimlico, so let's dive into some numbers, stats, and facts about the "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."
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2021 Preakness Stakes field and ML odds
Medina Spirit has drawn post 3 and was installed the morning line favorite for Saturday's $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico.
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Pimlico track update for May 11
Saturday at Pimlico features the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes (G1). However, the entire week features competitive racing, including stakes in a full range of divisions. Pimlico has been running a couple of weeks now, longer than usual leading into the Preakness, so let's learn the major local players!
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Hoosier harness plays: May 12
For the program on May 12 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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What is a push in sports betting?
Learn how sportsbooks handle ties with the help of our handy tutorial.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday at Indiana Grand and Parx Racing, along with thoughts on vulnerable favorites in the $38,221 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 11, 2021
Jason recaps some of the news of the day and welcomes in Nicolle Neulist to talk Arlington Park opening, Chicago racing, the Preakness, and more!
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Preakness news roundup and workouts report: May 10, 2021
The 146th running of the $1 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico is just five days away. Let’s catch up on all the latest Preakness news, notes, and workout reports.
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Pedigree Profile: Ram
From claimer to Triple Crown contender, Ram has made great progress. The improving chestnut sold for $375,000 as a yearling, at least in part because he’s bred to be a high-class prospect.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday, May 10 at Indiana Grand and Will Rogers Downs, along with a pair of potential singles in Indiana Grand’s $27,715 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 10, 2021
Jason looks back at all the racing news and action from the past weekend as well as starting to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes coming up Saturday.
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Harness Weekly Update: Mild Reynolds Success; Chalk Rules
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday, May 9 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with thoughts on vulnerable favorites in Santa Anita’s $393,643 Pick 6 carryover.
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The greatest Bowl Game in racing history
One of the greatest bowl games in history has nothing at all to do with football.
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May 9 Stakes Selections at Belmont Park and Santa Anita
A stakes race will be hosted by both Belmont Park and Santa Anita on Sunday, each serving as a $100,000 feature at their respective venues.
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Pick 4 play at Belmont for May 8
A pair of graded stakes races help make up the late Pick 4 at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 8
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday, May 8 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with horses of note in high-profile carryovers at Belmont, Churchill, and Gulfstream Park.
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Handicapping the Cross Country Pick 5 for May 8
Multi-race bettors who like turf racing should find some appeal in Saturday's Cross Country Pick 5, the sequence of which uses a total four grass races at Churchill Downs and Belmont Park.
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Scully's spot plays for Churchill Downs on May 8
Saturday marks the third weekend of live racing at Churchill Downs. I will give my thoughts on the Mamzelle, and tab some horses of interest on the undercard.
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Racing Spotlight: Firenze Fire, Luis Saez, Steve Asmussen
This week, we highlight Firenze Fire, jockey Luis Saez, and Steve Asmussen.
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Pedigree profile: Unbridled Honor
Unbridled Honor isn’t the most accomplished three-year-old in training—at least, not yet. But he’s made steady progress and might eventually grow into the top-class pedigree he brings to the table.
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Pedigree profile: France Go de Ina
France Go de Ina has taken a circuitous route to reach the American classics. Although he’s been campaigned in Japan and Dubai, he was bred in Kentucky and boasts a strong American pedigree.
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Preakness Stakes international scouting report: France Go de Ina
France Go de Ina is only the second Japanese-trained runner to try the Preakness, after Lani finished fifth in 2016. While Lani brought some credentials, France Go de Ina relies more on untapped potential.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday, May 7 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with thoughts on the $3,394 Pick 6 carryover at Churchill Downs.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 7, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to some of the weekend action including a big Man o' War Stakes card at Belmont Park. Jason also welcomes in Ed, James, and Scott to get their thoughts on Derby weekend and looking ahead a bit to this weekend as well as the Preakness.
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Spot plays for Belmont dirt stakes on May 8
A huge day of racing will be hosted by Belmont Park on Saturday. I will focus on the dirt frays in this piece.
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How to bet the Santa Barbara Stakes
An octet of fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Santa Anita turf on Saturday in the $100,000 Santa Barbara S.
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Searching for value in the Mamzelle Stakes
A field of 13 sophomore fillies will dash five-eighths on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $110,000 Mamzelle S.
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How to bet the 2021 Man o' War Stakes
A field of eight turf specialists will travel 1 3/8 miles over the Belmont inner lawn in Saturday’s lucrative $700,000 Man o’ War S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, May 6 at Belmont Park, Indiana Grand, and Lone Star Park, including horses of note in Belmont’s $56,516 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 6, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're thrilled to welcome in horseplayer Tony Zhou to the show. Jason and Tony talk about his weekend tournament success, setting his own line, continually learning more about betting, and much more!
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Hoosier Park harness racing plays for May 5, 2021
For the program on May 5 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday at Indiana Grand, Louisiana Downs, and Thistledown, along with tickets for the $197,089 Super High 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 5, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news about the upcoming Preakness Stakes and who is going and who isn't. He also discusses breaking news in racing and media and how it gets reported on. Then we welcome in Naomi Tukker from Pimlico Race Course to talk about the upcoming Preakness, the current Pimlico meet, and much more!
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Who was the most impressive undercard winner from Kentucky Derby weekend?
The 2021 Kentucky Derby was a thrill, with Medina Spirit digging in to hold off Mandaloun. Now, it's up to you: revisit these sparkling performances from Kentucky Derby week and let us know: in the stakes leading up to the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, who was the most impressive winner?
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Track update: Belmont Park trends for May 4
Though many of us will still be catching our breath after an eventful Derby weekend, this weekend is a big one at Belmont Park, with a card featuring five graded stakes including the Man O' War (G1) and the Peter Pan (G3).
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Mucciolo: Three lessons I learned during Kentucky Derby weekend
Another fantastic Kentucky Derby weekend in the books, where exciting and memorable racing took place at Churchill Downs. We got to witness some of the top horses in the country perform, both males and females, on both the turf and dirt, with some pulsating finishes at the wire.
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Hong Kong: Happy Valley Race 9 for May 5
An inside barrier draw gives Handsome Bo Bo a great chance to pick up a well-deserved victory at Happy Valley in Hong Kong on Wednesday. Handsome Bo Bo was caught wide from his barrier draw of 11 for most of the journey on the tight Happy Valley track when he last lined up March 17, but still fought valiantly to finish second behind Kurpany.
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What is a parlay bet in sports?
Learn what a parlay wager is, the different types of parlay bets available, and basic strategies to increase your payout potential at the sportsbook!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday, May 4 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, including a ticket for the $3,984 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 4, 2021
We continue our look back on the big Kentucky Derby and Oaks weekend from Churchill Downs. Jason discusses many of the Derby undercard stakes events as well as the Kentucky Oaks Day program.
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Ranking the greatest Milwaukee Bucks of all time
The Milwaukee Bucks have been around since 1968, and the franchise's all-time starting five could compete with any roster in NBA history.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday, May 3 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, along with tickets for jackpot Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Louisiana Downs.
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Three things we learned from the 2021 Kentucky Derby
Media Spirit was spectacular on Saturday at the Kentucky Derby, but does Bob Baffert's "little horse" have what it takes to win the Triple Crown?
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Bengals will regret selecting Ja'Marr Chase over Penei Sewell in NFL Draft
Cincinnati selected Ja'Marr Chase with the fifth overall pick on Thursday. While the wide receiver was the best player on the board, was he the best pick for the Bengals?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 3, 2021
We're looking back at Saturday's 147th Kentucky Derby from Churchill Downs. We talk about Medina Spirit's win, the ramifications of the race, and we start to look ahead to the Preakness Stakes in a couple weeks.
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Harness Weekly Update: Dexter, Buckeye Wins & Exotics
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
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Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit faces stiff Triple Crown challenge
Day-after reflections on the Kentucky Derby (G1) involve not only an analysis of how the race was won and lost, but also what it portends for the remaining jewels of the Triple Crown. While Medina Spirit’s victory was both brave and historic, his task only gets tougher from here.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday at Belmont, Lone Star, and Santa Anita, along with a potential single to conclude the $288,645 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream.
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Medina Spirit gives Baffert record seventh Kentucky Derby win
With a determined, frontrunning score, Medina Spirit gave trainer Bob Baffert his record seventh Kentucky Derby (G1) win May 1 at Churchill Downs.
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Top 10 Kentucky Derby racing trends
Before you place your bets on the 2021 Run for the Roses, take a look at the top 10 Kentucky Derby trends from the last decade of races.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 1
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $99,382 Pick 6 carryover culminating with the Kentucky Derby.
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How to bet the 2021 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Depending on the budget you’ve allocated for betting the Kentucky Derby, we’ve outlined three wagering strategies at costs of $30, $60, and $100.
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How to make money with Essential Quality in the Kentucky Derby
A total of 19 horses will challenge unbeaten champion #14 Essential Quality (2-1) for the top prize in Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. The sterling son of Tapit has done nothing wrong from five lifetime outings, and his last pair of efforts rank among his best ones to date. The Brad Cox pupil will be heavily backed in the win pool, and deservedly so, but there is certain value to be had in the vertical exotics in such a sizable field. I will tab a handful of runners that I feel are worth including in the gimmicks.
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Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Irad Ortiz Jr.
There’s a reason why Irad Ortiz Jr. has won three consecutive Eclipse Awards for outstanding jockey.
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May 1 spot plays at Churchill Downs
The seven graded stakes will take the spotlight, but there are seven other events with plenty of appeal on the slate. I will try to build my bankroll early on.
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Malathaat stays unbeaten in Kentucky Oaks
Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat overcame a problematic start and a stubborn Search Results to extend her record to 5-for-5 in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Oaklawn Invitational Stakes
With most eyes at Churchill Downs, Oaklawn Park will also play host to a race that has 2021 Triple Crown implications.
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Who is the best Kentucky Derby winner of the 2000s?
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is coming up on Saturday, May 1. For this week's poll, let's look back into Derby history...but not too far back.
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Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Brian Hernandez
From standout apprentice to accomplished journeyman, Brian Hernandez has been as consistent a jockey as you’ll ever hope to find.
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Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
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Mucciolo: How I am playing the Kentucky Derby
Champion #14 Essential Quality (2-1) is a most deserving favorite in the cast but offers little value in the win pool.
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2021 Kentucky Derby tipsheet
The best three-year-old Thoroughbreds in North America have assembled for Saturday’s $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, and we're examining the field in horse-by-horse fashion.
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2021 Kentucky Oaks tipsheet
The Kentucky Derby might receive more press, but the Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs looks just as competitive on paper.
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2021 Kentucky Derby one-liners
If you’re finding it challenging to sift through the Kentucky Derby contenders this year, you’re not alone.
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Kentucky Derby 148 Preview Show with Joe Kristufek and Scott Shaprio
Kentucky Derby 148 Preview Show with Joe Kristufek and Scott Shaprio
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Belmont Park: Stakes plays for May 1
A trio of graded stakes tilts will headline a fine 11-race card on the first Saturday of racing at the Belmont Park meeting. A pair of Grade 2 events on the green are joined by a Grade 3 contest over Big Sandy.
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Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays at Churchill Downs
We'll concentrate our spot plays on the final three stakes on the Kentucky Oaks card, including the fascinating feature of the day.
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Spot Plays for the Kentucky Derby card and 2000 Guineas
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is back where it belongs in 2021, on the first Saturday in May, and as expected the entire 14-race card at Churchill Downs is tremendous.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday, April 30 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the $25,697 Pick 6 carryover on the Kentucky Oaks (G1) card.
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2021 Kentucky Derby News & Notes
The Kentucky Derby news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! This resource is for those who want to bookmark and stay up to date on the Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 30, 2021
Happy Oaks Day! We're talking some of Jason's favorite Kentucky Derby memories on today's showk looking at some of the undercard stakes events, discussing some ticket sequencing, and more!
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Mucciolo: Playing exotics in the Kentucky Derby
With a full field of 20 horses going postward in the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, it might be worthwhile to spread your wagers out a bit rather than get fixated on a single contender. Numerous things can go wrong in the 1 ¼-mile race, where young thoroughbreds are running a distance that they have never tried before against the deepest field that they have ever taken part of.
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How to bet the Kentucky Oaks/Derby Pick 6 at Churchill Downs
Let’s take a race-by-race look at the two-day, $2 Oaks/Derby Pick 6 offering from Churchill Downs and assemble a ticket on a $120 budget.
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Analyzing the running styles of 2021 Kentucky Derby contenders
Post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby were drawn on Tuesday, the last step necessary for handicappers to finalize their pace predictions and guesstimate which horses will receive ideal trips.
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Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
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More Than One Way to Wear Roses
Ron McAnally built a Hall of Fame career training superstars like John Henry and Bayakoa and sent 10 horses to the Kentucky Derby over his 50-year career. Though fourth place is his best finish as a trainer, as co-breeder of leading contender Rock Your World, McAnally is a rarity Derby history. He follows in the footsteps of another legendary breeder/trainer - the “Wizard of the Turf,” John E. Madden.
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Harness Racing: Dexter, Graduates, Sophs In Focus
TwinSpires covers the Hambletonian-worthy colts in the Dexter Cup as the Grand Circuit continues on Kentucky Derby Day.
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Exciting 2021 Kentucky Derby Contender Trading Cards
Back by popular demand. With the 2020 series-I vintage styled Horse Racing contender trading cards created for the Kentucky Derby field, the stellar TwinSpires design team has finely crafted exciting new contender trading cards with a futuristic flare for Kentucky Derby 147.
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The best jockeys that have never won the Kentucky Derby
A horseman’s greatness is often determined by their success in Triple Crown races, particularly the Kentucky Derby (G1). These five outstanding jockeys are without a win in the "Run for the Roses."
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The best longshot to bet in the 2021 Kentucky Derby
The search for value in the 147th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) can be a tricky proposal for those in the camp of #14 Essential Quality (2-1).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, April 29 at Churchill Downs and Lone Star Park, along with horses of note in Belmont Park’s $61,086 Pick 6 carryover.
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The Name Game: The thread connecting all 20 Kentucky Derby contenders
Like a Helium balloon, the Essential Quality it takes to contest the Kentucky Derby has once again risen to the top.
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