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Three tips for betting the Pick 5

Tue Nov 19 2019J. Keeler Johnson

The Pick 5 is one of the best wagers on the menu at Churchill Downs. With its low 15% takeout and $0.50 minimum, it's good for beginners and experts alike.
Kentucky Derby Contender Profile: Maxfield

Tue Nov 19 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Maxfield wasn’t supposed to win his debut September 14 at Churchill Downs. Trainer Brendan Walsh knew he had a talented colt, but Walsh was viewing the race as a starting point—a chance for Maxfield to gain experience.
Kentucky Derby contender profile: Tiz the Law

Mon Nov 18 2019J. Keeler Johnson

When Tiz the Law powered to victory in the $500,000 Champagne Stakes (G1) at Belmont Park, it was as though time had reversed for his human connections.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 19, 2019

Mon Nov 18 2019Jason Beem

It's Pompano Park Day on the show as Jason ventures up to the harness track to interview both track announcer Gabe Prewitt and longtime leading driver Wally Hennessey. ...
Horses of interest in Wednesday's $119,514 Late Pick 5 carryover at Churchill Downs

Mon Nov 18 2019Vance Hanson

For the second time in less than a week, a healthy Late Pick 5 carryover awaits Churchill Downs players when racing resumes on Wednesday.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2019

Sun Nov 17 2019Jason Beem

We discuss the weekend of racing action including the River City Handicap from Churchill Downs.  Jason also discusses all of the news around the racing world. ...

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Bettor’s Wish, Gimpanzee Best; Power Plays Positive Influences

Sun Nov 17 2019TwinSpires Staff

Thursday, Nov. 14 At Dover there were four Matron stakes for three-year-olds. Our Breeders Crown alumni bet-backs, with a few in each division, received special conditions again this week for the Matrons. Gimpanzee ($2.80, $2.20, $2.10), had c ...
Hong Kong Spot Plays: Stars align at Sha Tin

Sat Nov 16 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Sunday's races serve as critical steppingstones for the December 8 Hong Kong International Races. Beauty Generation, Exultant, and Pakistan Star will all be in action.
How to calculate fair odds for Kentucky Derby future wagers

Fri Nov 15 2019J. Keeler Johnson

When pondering a Kentucky Derby (G1) future wager, how do you draw the line between fair odds and odds too short to be worth the risk? It’s a multi-faceted question, dependent on timing, basic math and personal opinion. Shorter prices are more ...
Handicapping 101: How smart ticket building can increase profits

Fri Nov 15 2019J. Keeler Johnson

It happens all the time—a handicapper determines Horse #3 is a near-certain winner. They determine Horses #5 and #7 are the most likely to finish second, while rating a slim chance to beat Horse #3 across the finish line. So what does this handica ...
Looking for a longshot in the River City Handicap

Fri Nov 15 2019J. Keeler Johnson

It’s been a tough year so far for #4 Mr. Misunderstood, the probable favorite in Saturday’s $175,000 River City Handicap (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Trip Notes and Horses to Watch (November 6-10)

Fri Nov 15 2019Noel Michaels

Trip notes helps highlight horses whom have good chances to perform well, outrun their odds, and/or win their subsequent starts.
Dover Downs hosts quartet of Matrons on stellar Thursday card

Fri Nov 15 2019Ted Black

Harness racing enthusiasts may be unaccustomed to seeing the sport's top pacers and trotters compete on Thursday nights, but that was clearly the case tonight when Dover Downs hosted a quartet of lucrative Matron Stakes for three-year-olds of both ga ...

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