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Buffalo Blasts Continue With $46 Win; Positive Pompano Challenge

Sat Feb 15 2020TwinSpires Staff

Sunday, Feb. 9 Wallyworld IV took place a day after our weekend deadline, so here are the results from those races at Pompano. There was one scratch, Rockin Machine in Race 3. In Race 1, Wally did not show up. We were fourth with Fritze Pic Up ...
Southwest Stakes Day spot plays at Oaklawn Park

Sat Feb 15 2020John Mucciolo

The $750,000 Southwest (G3) tops a strong Holiday card at Oaklawn Park on Monday. The 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby event is accompanied by a pair of competitive Grade 3 tilts.
The Long Rant: NFL free agent landing spots

Sat Feb 15 2020TwinSpires Staff

Two-time Super Bowl hero Chris Long gives his spin on the news around the NFL. This week he focuses on several of the high profile free agents this off-season and where they might end up landing.
How to bet the Southwest Stakes

Fri Feb 14 2020J. Keeler Johnson

It’s safe to say Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen has his sights set on winning the $750,000 Southwest (G3) on Monday at Oaklawn Park.
The most adorable sports couples

Fri Feb 14 2020Dan Halverson

In honor of Valentine’s Day, here are five couples that give true meaning to the term “swolemates."
Thoughts on the Louisiana Derby Preview Day $100,000 guaranteed Pick 4

Fri Feb 14 2020Vance Hanson

Pick 4s are spread liberally throughout Saturday's 13-race Louisiana Derby Preview Day at Fair Grounds, but only two carry pool guarantees. Colleagues Scott Shapiro and James Scully have covered the all-graded stakes version that runs fr ...

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Scully’s All-Stakes Pick 4 on Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds

Fri Feb 14 2020James Scully

Fair Grounds will offer a $400,000 guaranteed All-Stakes Pick 4 Saturday (Races 10-13) that wraps up with split divisions of the $400,000 Risen Star (G2), each awarding points on a 50-20-10-5 scale toward a Kentucky Derby berth. Fast and firm condi ...
Spot Plays for Louisiana Derby Preview Day

Fri Feb 14 2020John Mucciolo

A splendid 13-race card will be hosted by Fair Grounds on Saturday, led by two divisions of the $400,000 Risen Star (G2). In total, seven stakes races are on tap with five of those of the graded stakes variety. I found a handful of horses that I ...
Spot Plays for Laurel Park's Sprintfest Winter Carnival

Fri Feb 14 2020John Mucciolo

A total of five stakes events highlight the nine-race card at Laurel Park on Saturday. The big day of racing is led by a pair of Grade 3 tussles, and my focus will be on the black-type events. General George (G3) Lucrative dash attracted an ex ...
How to bet the Santa Monica Stakes

Fri Feb 14 2020John Mucciolo

A compact field of five will travel 7 furlongs at Santa Anita in the $200,000 Santa Monica (G2) on Saturday. The race is led by a budding superstar who might just be scratching the surface of her abilities. Analysis #1 Road Rager has s ...
Shapiro excited for the Risen Star Pick 4 on Feb. 15

Fri Feb 14 2020Scott Shapiro

Handicapper Scott Shapiro is excited about the all stakes pick 4 Saturday, here are his picks for Risen Star day.
Double-double machine Luka Garza now Wooden Award favorite

Thu Feb 13 2020Ashley Anderson

Luka Garza was hardly on anyone’s watch list ahead of the 2019-20 college basketball season. Now the Iowa center is the frontrunner to win the John R. Wooden Award, given to the most outstanding men’s basketball player in the country.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 14, 2020

Thu Feb 13 2020Jason Beem

It's another big racing weekend and Jason discusses the Fair Grounds undercard, the El Camino Real Derby, and the Laurel Saturday card.  The Jury stops by to catch up and talk about their favorite Vegas memories. ...

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