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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 2, Oaklawn Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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5 Tips for Playing Horizontal Exotics: Part 1
While the win-place-show model has been in place for some time, the recent growth of exotic wagers can be confusing to both the novice and newcomer.
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Late Pick 4 Analysis at Oaklawn for April 3
The racing week in Arkansas continues Friday with a nine-race card. The day's feature is the eighth race, a high-level optional claimer at 1 1/16 miles that resembles a Grade 3 event, because of its class and depth.
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Late Pick 3 play at Golden Gate Thursday
An eight-race card awaits TwinSpires players at Golden Gate Fields on Thursday, and I will take a swing at the late Pick 3 that kicks off at 6:24 p.m. ET.
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The biggest fools in sports
In honor of April 1, let's look back on five of sports’ biggest fools from the past year.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 2, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome on professional player Tommy Massis to the show to talk Woodbine, betting, handicapping, and more! ...
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North American Spot Plays for Thursday, April 2
Oaklawn
Race 1
Full field of state-bred maidens in the opener includes #3 Dynamic Julie (12-1), who debuts for trainer Witt who won with three of his last nineteen first time starters. Daughter of speedy sire Hamazing Destiny is a hal ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Uncharted waters
The postponement of the “Run for the Roses” from May 2 to Sept. 5 figures to significantly impact the complexion of the race.
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Australian racing picks for Gosford and Geelong
Australian racing picks for Gosford and Geelong on Wednesday night.
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NFL win totals: Bank on Baltimore
NFL win totals are now available, and James Scully is bullish on Baltimore, whom he expects to win over 11.5 games in 2020.
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Scully, Hanson find common ground in Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
With Pool 4 of the 2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) opening Friday, Brisnet.com editors have put their heads together and reached a consensus.
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Gulfstream Park Early Pick 5 analysis for April 2
The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park went out with a bang last weekend, but the racing continues on Thursday as they kick off the spring meet.
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Cal Expo Harness Program—April 1
April emerges and Cal Expo continues harness racing with programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The post for these programs is 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. TwinSpires harness blog dedicates itself to the Cal Expo programs until the schedu ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 1, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Harness racing profit picks for April 1 at Cal Expo
Each week, Frank Cotolo employs proven money-management tactics to build exotic-wagering tickets that carefully focus on plump profits.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 1, 2020
We discuss the news of the day from the racing world and then welcome in Terry Finley from West Point Thoroughbreds. We talk about Decorated Invader's big return win, how his stable is dealing with the current pandemic, and so much more! ...
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Tampa Bay Downs Late Double play for April 1
The final two heats on Tampa Bay Downs' Wednesday's eight-race card are a maiden and a entry-level turf allowance, both for 3-year-olds.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill and Sunshine Coast
Rosehill Gardens putting on eight races, the first set to kick-off at 10:25 p.m. ET. Further north in the state of Queensland, the Sunshine Coast has nine races, with the first scheduled for 10:08 p.m. ET.
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North American Spot Plays for Wednesday, April 1
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free expert picks for betting on horse racing at Fonner Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Will Rogers Downs!
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 30, 2020
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: March 31, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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‘All Others’ favored at 5-2 in Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
More information and real-time odds are available online at www.kentuckyderby.com/futurewager. ...
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North American Spot Plays for Tuesday, March 31
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free expert picks for betting on horse racing at Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park!
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: A double on dirt at Sha Tin
On Wednesday, a rare midweek race card at Hong Kong’s Sha Tin Racecourse will be held, with an early 7:15 a.m. (ET) first post for TwinSpires players .
All eight races will take place on dirt, providing a change
of pace from the typical turf ra ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 31, 2020
We're talking Will Rogers Downs on today's show as we welcome in jockey Ty Kennedy to the program. Ty is the current leading rider at WRD and has ridden in Kentucky, California, Iowa, and all around. We'll talk about his career, racing in Oklahoma, ...
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 10
A weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Australian racing picks for Newcastle
two New South Wales tracks are featured on BetAmerica’s schedule tonight. Newcastle, about a two-hour drive north of Sydney, kicks off an 11-race card at 9.05 p.m. ET, while Grafton, which is not far from the Queensland border, has nine races starting at 10 p.m. ET.
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: March 30, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments.
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Cal Expo Harness Program—March 31
Cal Expo continues its current meet with programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The post for these programs will be 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. As promised, TwinSpires harness blog is dedicating itself to the Cal Expo programs until the ...
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4 to be unlike any other
Tiz the Law has been the most dominant 3-year-old to have emerged during the
first quarter of racing this year and figures to be a strong individual favorite
in Pool 4. The Bob Baffert-trained trio of Authentic , Charlatan ,
and Nadal also fig ...
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: March 30, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments.
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Australia Spot Plays for Rosehill Gardens March 31
Vance Hanson offers a couple of horses we'll have our eye on for the Rosehill card that begins at 10:20 p.m. (EDT) Tuesday evening U.S. time.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: March 30, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Contender Profile: Herrschaft
The slow-but-steady progress made by Herrschaft has launched the colt onto the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Beem's Best Of Jockey Interview podcasts
Jason Beem has surfaced his favorite morsels to reheat for you! Listen to 25 jockeys from varied corners of the Thoroughbred racing world!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 30 2020
We look back at the big Florida Derby card at Gulfstream including Tiz the Law's big win, lots of upsets on the day, and much more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Pletcher strikes with two more winners
A series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Dr Post and Rhythm Section nets wins for trainer Todd Pletcher.
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Picks for Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park March 30
Free expert picks for handicapping your bets at Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park!
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Action Aplenty At Cal Expo As Harness Racing Ensues
Friday, March 27 The dual Cal Expo programs began very well for us and as compared to the other outlets covering programs’ analysis. On program one of two, we were the sole source to give players the highest paying winner of the program—Casey ...
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Holland's Picks for March 29
Tim Holland brings his top picks for a full day of racing on March 29 at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Herrschaft
With his front-running victory in the 1 1/8-mile Fukuryu Stakes in Japan, Herrschaft has emerged as a new name on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Cal Expo Harness Program—March 28
Cal Expo continues its current meet. However, the program days will change starting next week. At a special meeting of the California Horse Racing Board, the Sacramento, Calif. raceway received approval to race on Tuesday and Wednesday. The post for ...
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Free picks for Oaklawn Park's Nodouble Breeders' S. on Saturday
Betting Oaklawn Park's Nodouble Breeders' Stakes Saturday? Here are some free picks.
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Price horses worth a look on Florida Derby Day
Saturday’s program at Gulfstream Park presents opportunities to scout for value. Here are horses eligible to outperform their morning-line odds in the undercard stakes.
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Shapiro: An early Pick 4 on Florida Derby Day
The early Pick 4 starting in Race 2 can hopefully can help build our bankroll for the big stakes action later on. Here are my thoughts.
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Florida Derby Day spot plays and Rainbow 6 thoughts
Saturday's behemoth Florida Derby (G1) card at Gulfstream Park has plenty to offer over the course of 14 races, including the mandatory dispersal of the Rainbow 6 jackpot carryover.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill Gardens
A nine-race card awaits us at Rosehill Gardens tonight, and eight are group races. The Tancred (G1) and Vinery Stud (G1) are the highlights of a strong meeting, which will be run on a soft track, following a fair amount of rain in Sydney over the last couple weeks.
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Thoroughbred racing: A Pick 3 play at Oaklawn Park on Saturday
The Saturday card at Oaklawn Park is packed with competitive races, and the Pick 3 that kicks off in Race 7 looks particularly enticing.
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Scully: Playing the mandatory Rainbow Pick 6 at Gulfstream
The $750,000 Florida Derby, a major Kentucky Derby prep with an exciting field of 12 entered, anchors the all-stakes sequence of the Rainbow 6 (races 9-14).
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Australia Spot Plays for Rosehill Gardens on March 27
The Sydney Autumn Carnival continues at Rosehill Gardens on Friday evening with a nine-race card highlighted by the Tancred and Vinery Stud.
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Keeler Johnson's Freeplay Game Selections: Mar. 28, 2020
Test your handicapping acumen with daily Freeplay games on TwinSpires! Racing analyst Keeler Johnson is ready to share his plays for the weekend contest action.
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Shapiro's take on the mandatory Rainbow Pick 6
A massive day of racing in South Florida is headlined by the Florida Derby (G1), as well as a mandatory payout in Gulfstream Park’s Rainbow Pick 6.
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Oaklawn Park spot plays for Friday, March 27
The betting fare at Oaklawn Park remains appealing for BetAmerica horse players, with short fields being the exception at the Hot Springs, Arkansas track. Seven of the nine races on Friday’s program feature at least 10 runners, and I’ll spotlight a couple of horses of interest.
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Thoroughbred racing: Weekend spot plays for Oaklawn Park
Ready for a big weekend of racing? These weekend spot plays for Oaklawn Park will help get you started:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 27, 2020
We look ahead to the huge Saturday card at Gulfstream Park and get the Jury's opinions on the Florida Derby. ...
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How to bet the Santa Ana Stakes
An evenly matched field of nine will contest the $100,000 Santa Ana on Saturday. The feature is a very good betting affair with contenders throughout.
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Florida Derby runners converge from wide variety of prep races
The 13 horses entered to race in Saturday’s $750,000 Florida Derby (G1) at Gulfstream Park have assembled from seemingly every corner of the state.
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How to bet the Nodouble Breeders' Stakes
A field of nine Arkansas-bred runners will travel 6 furlongs in the $100,000 Nodouble Breeders’ S. at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Holland's Picks for Friday, March 27
Tim Holland brings his picks from various races at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs for Friday, March 27.
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Tipsheet: Florida Derby
A superb cast of sophomores will contest the $750,000 Florida Derby on Saturday. The top four finishers will earn points towards the Run for the Roses.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: March 26, Oaklawn Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Beem's Best Of Horseplayers and Handicappers podcasts
Jason Beem has surfaced his favorite gems to spin again from a list of over a dozen horse-players and handicappers, listen and improve your betting!
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Australia Spot Plays for Rosehill Mar. 27
Spot plays for the Vinery Stud Stakes, the main lead up race to the Australian Oaks, plus the Tancred Stakes, a G1 weight for age race for the stayers during the Sydney carnival.
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What I miss most during the coronavirus sports stoppage
A reflection on how the sports world has changed the daily routine for many fans during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Wells Bayou and 'Wish I Was in New Orleans'
Will Wells Bayou be listening to Tom Waits and dreaming of his Louisiana Derby win?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 26, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Jonathon Kinchen to the show to talk about his podcast, Fox broadcasts, as well as what track's he's playing right now and how his game has evolved. ...
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Narromine horse racing picks
Australian racing continues tonight at Narromine, in country New South Wales. There’s eight races on tonight’s card with the first scheduled for 10.50 p.m. ET. Here’s a couple that should run well.
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Shapiro on Oaklawn's late Pick 4 March 26
The racing week in Arkansas commences on Thursday afternoon with a nine-race card at Oaklawn Park. Here are my thoughts on the late Pick 4.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Mar. 25, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Oaklawn Park spot plays for Thur., March 26
Oaklawn Park continues to offer prime wagering fare for TwinSpires players, with 97 horses entered for Thursday’s nine-race card.
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Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and Turfway Picks for Thursday, March 26
Tim Holland brings the top picks for Thursday, March 26. With races from Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and Turfway Parks, it's going to be a busy day of racing..
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5 Tips for new players betting maiden races
Betting maiden races can be a challenge for inexperienced bettors. With little to analyze, how do you decide which horse is ready to win?
Education
Four tips for handicapping first time starters
Wagering on horse racing is not an easy task. And what presents an even more difficult assignment to many is how to bet on first-time starters.
Education
Sports you can bet on during the COVID-19 crisis
The list of sports available for betting has decreased, however, there are still upcoming soccer matches, MMA events and NFL Futures markets that bettors can wager on.
TwinSpires
Pros and cons of multi-race wagering strategies
Multi-race wagers such as the Pick 3, Pick 4, and Pick 5 are some of the most popular bets in horse racing, but what's the best strategy for playing these potentially lucrative sequences?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 3/25/20
We welcome in Santa Anita Director of Racing Chris Merz to the show to talk about moving back to Santa Anita, his role there, how he's working to increase field size, and much more. We also look at the Wednesday Gulfstream Park card. ...
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Australian racing picks for Warwick Farm, Eagle Farm
With global sports currently in lockdown, thank goodness for horse racing! Four Australian venues are available for BetAmerica players to bet on this evening, including an exciting eight-race card at Sydney’s Warwick Farm, and an additional eight races from Eagle Farm in Brisbane.
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5 sports movies to stream during quarantine
With all the streaming options available, plenty of sports movies are just a click away. But which should you watch?
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Pick 3 play at Tampa Bay on Wed., March 25
Horse racing is about the only sport going presently, and an eight-race program at Tampa Bay Downs awaits TwinSpires.com players on Wednesday.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 23, 2020
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Shapiro's Early Pick 5 analysis at Gulfstream Park for Wed., March 25
Handicapper Scott Shaprio brings us betting options to start the early Pick 5 on the 10-race card at Gulfstream Park Wednesday.
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Florida Derby shaping up with familiar Derby leaders
Even with the movement of Triple Crown races, the Florida Derby still boasts of many leaders with Road to the Kentucky Derby points.
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North American Spot Plays for Wed., March 25
TwinSpires travels across North America to examine tracks running Wednesday and are sharing picks that are worth a betting look inside!
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: A Winning Method for Wednesday
Racing continues on Wednesday at Happy Valley in Hong Kong with an eight-race card kicking off at 7:15 a.m. ET.
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Fonner Park & Will Rogers Downs Picks for Tuesday, March 24
Discover Ed's grid methodology for strategizing his bets into key contenders, top betting picks and other picks.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: March 23, 2020
Following the Louisiana Derby and looking towards this weekend's Florida Derby, what horses have worked, won, or should be watched on the Road to the Kentucky Derby?
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: March 23, 2020
Discover who won the Fair Ground Oaks, who has worked and what horses to watch for in the upcoming Oaks preps!
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Cal Expo Launches Sole Harness Programs—March 27, 28
UPDATE, March 24 -- Cal Expo Harness heard from the California Horse Racing Board again, after conditional approval to race Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The board altered that conditional schedule. The racetrack, which will remain closed to the public, w ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 24, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and welcome in trainer Mark Hennig to talk about training at Gulfstream Park, racing with no crowd, the FBI raids in Florida, and much more! ...
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 9
A weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Australian Spot Plays for Warwick Farm on March 24
Major racing at the metropolitan tracks in Australia typically occurs on Tuesday and Friday evenings in the U.S., and will be one of the opportunities we'll focus on in the coming weeks.
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Tuesday at Will Rogers Downs: Top Picks for March 24
Will Rogers Downs top value picks for races 2, 4 & 6. Check them out now!
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Australia Pick of the Day for Mar. 23 at Coffs Harbour
Austrlian horse racing pick of the day! Race 6 at Coffs Harbour.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Wells Bayou
He has speed. He has stamina. He has the pedigree of a true two-turn route runner, and it’s safe to say Wells Bayou has emerged as major player on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Will Rogers Downs & Fonner Park Picks for Mon, March 23
Ed DeRosa brings us a few nice prices throughout the 9-race card today at Will Rogers Downs. The strongest short-priced leans are during the middle of the card, but the late Pick 3 is looking like a snack.
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Americans embrace Australian 'footy' leagues
With most sports leagues around the globe shut down due to the coronavirus pandemic, American sports fans turned their attention to the only live action available this past weekend – Australian Rules Football (AFL) and Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) competition!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mystic Guide delivers powerful victory
Discover new potential contenders along the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Who are Warrior's Map and Mystic Guide?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 23, 2020
We look back at the weekend racing action including Louisiana Derby Day at the Fair Grounds, racing from Gulfstream, Santa Anita, and more! ...
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Monday at Will Rogers Downs: Top pick and longshot for March 23
Monday’s card at Will Rogers Downs features an opportunity for a circuit-changing maiden claimer as well as an intriguing price play.
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#6 Maverick Brown
(12-1) tops the field in Brisnet Prime Power by almost 5 points in this state ...
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