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Goodtimes Stakes Elims Among Several Weekend Trail Preps With Great Betting Opportunities
The Goodtimes Stakes is the first of the major stakes events on the Hambletonian Trail and Mohawk Racetrack will be contesting two eliminations for the event on Friday, June 9.
Elimination one features Hambo hopefuls Jake, Snowstorm Hano ...
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The 2017 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide FREE Download
Find all of the Belmont Stakes 149 inside information you need to become prepared for the third jewel in the Triple Crown.
Download this FREE betting tool from TwinSpires.com at the 2017 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide link.
The Betting Guide pr ...
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He's the Next Bigthing
Congratulations to the Wayne Ward Kennel, Owner Julia Ward, Trainer Kelly Rowell, and everyone else connected with this fantastic greyhound. Taking over at the MAN at the racetrack, Ww Next Bigthing not only went undefeated in qualifying, he won the ...
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Analyzing run styles in Belmont Stakes
It’s well-documented that being prominent early is favorable in the Belmont Stakes .
We know the numbers, with horses racing in the top 3 or within four lengths of the lead after the opening half-mile winning more than 80% of the previous running ...
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Will the real Irish War Cry please stand up!
The Belmont Stakes is rapidly approaching and we will see a third different horse take down a Triple Crown race in a 2017 season that has been anything but formful to this point. And IRISH WAR CRY has been as confusing as any sophomore this year.
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A look at how contenders are coming up to 2017 Belmont Stakes
The 149th Belmont S. (G1) is expected to attract a field of 13 when entries are finalized Wednesday. That large a cast is a logical development given the tumultuous Triple Crown trail, and the absence of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming an ...
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How to bet the Delaware Park Pick 5 Carryover on June 5
I haven't made a bet in 11 days--my longest stretch in at least two years--and I thought about making it an even two weeks to coincide with my arrival at Belmont Park for the Belmont Stakes week Racing Festival, but I couldn't stay away from Pick 5 ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 6-4-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up! ...
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Hollendorfer boasts limited sample of runners off six months rest as Songbird returns from extended break
by Scott Shapiro
Belmont Stakes Day is less than a week away and what a card it should be in Elmont, New York. The Saturday afternoon action includes a plethora of stakes races headlined by the third leg of the Triple Crown.
The card also mark ...
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Older Pacers Shine at Several Tracks
Although many of the sport's top pacers were idle after competing one week earlier at Harrah's Philadelphia, several horses just below the top tier were on hand at three different ovals on Saturday night. Last weekend's marquee event was the $200,00 ...
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Best Of ‘Beach’ Winners At $14; String Of Sires-Stakes Scores; H-Trail Triumphs
The busy weekend began on Thursday at Philly with Pennsylvania Sires Stakes (PASS) and some familiar competitors. Once again we won with Fear The Dragon ($2.20, $2.10, $2.10), his prices sinking from our first hits. In that same race we had Ozone Blu ...
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2017 Belmont Stakes contenders
Here is the field, with post positions and morning-line odds, for Saturday's 149th renewal of the Belmont S. (G1).
Although Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Always Dreaming and Preakness (G1) star Cloud Computing are sitting out the Belmont, the 1 1/2-mil ...
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Palm Beach Top 10 Rankings May 2017
Honorable Mention Hot Prospect Gal, Hilco Diva, Nb's Incredible, CRT Risky Rhonda, BartsRunninLoose, Dutch Jackie, JN's I B Slammin, Marge In Charge (pictured), Just Step Down, Barts Seabreeze, BartsWindWarning, O Ya Rockin TC, Amanda A Winne ...
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An Eminent choice for the Epsom Derby
After a couple of Oaks Day thought experiments that went spectacularly awry, you could say that I’m in a less speculative frame of mind when approaching Saturday’s Derby (G1) at Epsom.
Yet truth be told, this year’s Blue Riband is so rife with pos ...
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Older Pacers Again Highlight Weekend Action
While most of the trotters and pacers that appeared in the inaugural edition of the Hambletonian Society National Top 10 poll for standardbreds will be idle this weekend, several tracks will offer very competitive events for older pacers and trotters ...
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In search of value in Pennine Ridge, Penn Mile, PA Governor's Cup
With a couple exceptions, turf dominates the graded proceedings across North America on Saturday. Three-year-olds have the spotlight in the features at Belmont Park and Penn National, and here's where I'm leaning in those as well as a turf sprint for ...
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Shapiro: Santa Anita's Late Pick 4 on Saturday worth hitting multiple times
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
After winning a desperate photo in the finale and cashing in on one of my late Pick 4 tickets to the tune of $849.35 on a 50-cent wager, I am back with another analysis of the final four races of the Saturday card at Santa Anita ...
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Preview 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes
Saturday evening is going to be one humdinger of performance as we have the finals of the 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes, the Kickoff for our greyhound summer event, Greyhound Bingo, 2 nd chance drawings, and our Win, Place, and Dough promotion we’re we ...
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2017 Belmont Stakes BRIS Speed Rating Report
After previewing BRIS Speed Ratings for the Kentucky Derby and Preakness , let’s take a look at the numbers for final leg of the American Triple Crown, the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes (G1).
It’s too early to make any definitive judgements about ...
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Vale Dori seeking to take the next step
Grade 1 heroine VALE DORI faces a compact field in Saturday’s $400,000 Beholder Mile (G1) at Santa Anita and the daughter of Asiatic Boy can vault into the top tier of distaffers with a victory.
The Bob Baffert pupil has done nothing wrong winning ...
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Conventional and unconventional choices in Epsom Derby
The biggest takeaway from the trials conducted over the past 7-8 weeks is that Saturday's Derby (G1) at Epsom is unlikely to be a vintage one. The feeling is borne out by the fact the field numbers 19 including no-hoper Diore Lia, who fits about as w ...
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Epsom Oaks Day: Natavia, US Army Ranger worth a look at the price
Aidan O’Brien is entitled to turn the Coronation Cup (G1)/Oaks (G1) double at Epsom Friday, with short-priced favorites Highland Reel and Rhododendron the class of their respective fields.
Yet both may be a little more susceptible to upset than t ...
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Frankel well-represented in Epsom Derby; Rubilinda shines in New York
By Dick Powell
The Derby (G1) will be run at Epsom Downs in Surrey, England on Saturday. First run in 1780, it remains the premier measuring stick for determining the best 3YO male in Europe.
This year, the field could be as large as 19 and a ...
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Looking down Coolmore roster for Epsom Oaks, Coronation Cup winners
Friday's Oaks (G1) at Epsom has a strong favorite in Rhododendron (#9), the head of her class at two and an unlucky second in the 1000 Guineas (G1) in her season debut. It's uncertain whether her odds in the U.S. pool ultimately will be as low as the ...
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How to find vulnerable favorites
A key component to being a quality horseplayer is finding vulnerable horses that take a significant segment of the public's money.
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Multiple Sires Stakes, Big Soph Contests, Northfield ‘Battle’ And Graduates Adorn Weekend Programs
Top sophomores attack at Mohawk in the Somebeachsomewhere stakes on June 3 in valid preps for the North America Cup elims next week. Graduates of both gaits are also up north at Mohawk on that program, while Northfield’s Battle of Lake Erie sends ope ...
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More State-Bred Tests And Grand Circuit Affairs For August Hopefuls
Hambletonian Trail action this week is focused on the Meadowlands, which hosts the $100,000 New Jersey Sires Stakes (NJSS) finals for the colts and for the fillies on Friday, June 2, and the Meadows, which will contest three divisions of the $119,424 ...
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Rosecroft Hosts Maryland Sire Stakes Finals on Closing Night
A brief shower could hardly dampen the enthusiasm for the quartet of Maryland Sire Stakes finals on the Wednesday evening card that also featured a bevy of solid overnight races as the track honored its top trotter and top pacer and leading trainer a ...
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Tyler Gaffalione Leads in Wins, Named Jockey of the Week
Tyler Gaffalione led the North American jockey colony by wins last week and was named the Jockeys’ Guild Jockey of the Week for May 22 - 29. The award is voted on by a panel of experts for riding accomplishments by members of the Jockeys’ Guild, the ...
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Maiden Challenge at Pocatello Downs a Success
The Maiden Challenge was part of the AQHA Challenge program that offers additional purse money to Quarter Horses that enroll in the lifelong Challenge program.
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Rolling Double bonuses spice Wednesday cards at Louisiana, Evangeline
If you're looking for a few extra bucks to play with down the road, consider TwinSpires.com's 20% Double Bonus at Louisiana Downs and 15% Rolling Double Bonus at Evangeline Downs .
Monday-Wednesday at Louisiana Downs and every day of the Evan ...
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Belmont Stakes Longshots Could Hit It Big
The Belmont Stakes takes place on June 10. The final leg of the Triple Crown often pays out the most money. I already published a blog about my Top 5 most memorable big time upset winners of the Belmont Stakes. Although upset winners occur often in ...
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Top 5 Greatest Belmont Stakes Upsets
Belmont Stakes upsets have often happened. The favorite doesn't win the Belmont Stakes. The second choice doesn't even win the Belmont Stakes. Just think about last year when Exaggerator, the Preakness Stakes winner over Derby Champion Nyquist, went ...
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Going Racing North of the Border
This Memorial Day weekend I took the opportunity to head up for a day of racing at Hastings Race Course. It's a beautiful little track located on the east side of Vancouver, British Columbia. With a river just beyond the backstretch and the still sno ...
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Harrington Offers Memorial Day Card
While standardbred fans might have been spoiled by Sunday's stellar card at Harrah's Philadelphia, Monday evening offered plenty of action at Harrington Raceway in Delaware. Fittingly, Monday's early daily double was captured by catch driver Victor ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5-28-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up!
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Art Rooney Exacta Partner (53-1) Delivers $21 With 1-9 Choice; Running Aces, Rosecroft Winners Top Prices At $19 Each
The H2W (horses-to-watch list) presented the top winning prices this week (see below) but we were in deep contention, even though the public was sharp in volume.
The Molson Pace at Western Fair on May 26 was a total wash, with the mega favorit ...
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Trying to beat the favorite in the All American Stakes at Golden Gate Fields
The $100,000 All American Stakes (G3) at Golden Gate Fields on Memorial Day Monday drew a field of nine runners, and multiple Grade 2 winner Alert Bay (#6) has been installed as the 2-1 favorite.
There’s no denying the Blaine Wright trainee’s ta ...
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Horses of interest: Big Apple Showcase Day
Belmont Park’s Memorial Day card is dedicated to the New York-breds, and a handful strike me as “horses of interest” with potential to outperform their morning-line odds.
2ND Race: #4 Lem Me Dance (8-1) is the least experienced in this competiti ...
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Plenty of Talented Older Pacers and Trotters on Display Memorial Day Weekend
Avid thoroughbred racing fans can still recall the ample stellar performances delivered on Memorial Day weekend by legendary runners of years past, but this past weekend also offered numerous talented trotters and pacers a chance to shine in several ...
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Future Odds Point to Classic Empire in the Belmont
Both Always Dreaming and Cloud Computing are on the bench for the 2017 Belmont Stakes. Classic Empire is the big favorite in the futures to win the Test of Champions. Surprisingly, 4 other horses are listed at under double-digit odds to win at Big Sa ...
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Stakes-Filled Final Week Ahead at Remington Park
Dicecapades leads the field in the Jack Brooks Stakes. The filly by Prospect to the Top won the FL Lady Bug Stakes last year and will be ridden by James Flores. The stakes is named in honor of the legendary conditioner who won the prestigious All Ame ...
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Memorial Day Spot Plays at Santa Anita
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
On Monday afternoon Santa Anita Park offers racing fans a special holiday card remembering those that gave their lives to defend our country. A pair of $200,000 Cal-bred stakes races headlines the nine-race slate.
The 22nd run ...
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American Freedom, Follow Me Crev key to Late Pick 4 at Santa Anita
The $500,000 Gold Cup at Santa Anita (G1) highlights the Late Pick 4 (Races 6-9) and I will use American Freedom and Follow Me Crev on my tickets. The former should be primed for a top showing after a less-than-favorable trip in his return while the ...
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Bit Of A Legend N Sharp in Molson
After enjoying only moderate success and finishing fourth in the George Morton Levy series final last month as the dominant, defending champion of that event, Bit Of A Legend N regained his winning ways in sharp fashion on Friday night in the $150,00 ...
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Second off layoff types intriguing in Saturday graded stakes
Saturday's C$175,000 Nassau (G2) at (Race 8, Woodbine) features a first-ever meeting between the last two Canadian Horses of the Year, Catch a Glimpse (2015) and Caren (2016), in a race won last year by the 2014 Canadian Horse of the Year Lexie Lou ...
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The Late Pick 4 on Gold Cup Day
by Scott Shapiro
The late Pick 4 on Gold Cup Day at Santa Anita Park offers four full field events, including the Grade 2 Monrovia run down the hill and the Grade 1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita conducted as the 8TH race on the nine-race card.
As alw ...
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How to Wager on the Gold Cup
by Scott Shapiro
Saturday’s nine-race card features four graded stakes races and is headlined by the 78th running of the Grade 1 Gold Cup at Santa Anita.
The 1 1/4-mile event did not draw a star-studded field in 2017, but offers horseplayers a ...
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Semi-Finals bestbet Puppy Stakes
Time for the top 24 greyhounds in the 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes to compete once again here in the semi-finals for a chance to move on to the big show on Saturday evening June 3 rd at bestbet Jacksonville. That’s the good news, the bad news is t ...
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Which ‘Glimpse will we see in Nassau?
Trainer Mark Casse will send out champion CATCH A GLIMPSE in Saturday’s Nassau Stakes (Can-G2) at Woodbine and I am curious to see which filly will show up. Four-year-old daughter of City Zip had a sublime juvenile campaign in which she earned titles ...
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Aged Pacers Head North of the Border
Those who follow standardbred racing in Canada are accustomed to seeing the best trotters and pacers compete in lucrative stakes at Mohawk and Woodbine. But tomorrow night the oft-overshadowed Western Fair Raceway will take center stage when it host ...
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Quarter Horse Trainer Leon Bard Having a Banner Year
“We had an excellent meet,” said Bard. “I don’t have near as many horses as Judd, but we did well. I respect Judd, who has worked very hard to get to the top level.” Look for Bard this summer at Retama Park near San Antonio as well as Ruidoso Downs ...
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Contest Newsletter 5/26/2017
This weekend be on the lookout for the $550 Palm Beach Handcuff contest on both Saturday & Sunday afternoon! The entry fee is $35 and each contest is limited to 18 entries. Plus, be on the lookout for Southland games on Saturday night an ...
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Belmont Stakes Handle and Japanese Interest
Epicharis in the UAE Derby (Melanie Martinez Photo)
How could Epicharis' run in the Belmont Stakes affect handle?
by Alastair Bull
This year’s Belmont Stakes may not get the handle boost that it gets when the Triple Crown is on the lin ...
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Solid Stakes Weekend: Molson Pace, Art Rooney Lismore; Philly Fiesta Features Betsy Ross
Take out your white pants because the Memorial Day Weekend is upon us to confirm such apparel meets the season’s approval. Rain or shine, harness racing is packed with action and we are ready to meet the challenges with our exclusive acumen for produ ...
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Colts And Fillies Congregate In Sires Stakes And Grand Circuit Action
Hambletonian hopefuls continue their journey to the first Saturday in August on Friday, May 26 at the Meadows and the Meadowlands, with fillies contesting in three divisions of the $72,000 Currier & Ives Trot and colts and fillies going in the se ...
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Anything might happen in Belmont lacking Derby and/or Preakness winner
While neither horse has been officially withdrawn from consideration for the June 10 Belmont S. (G1), it's all but expected Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming and Preakness (G1) hero Cloud Computing will both take a pass on the 1 1/2-mile "Te ...
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Preakness a preview to contentious summer season
by DICK POWELL
The best thing about this year's Preakness (G1) is that it is anything you want it to be.
On Friday, the track was very wet from an afternoon thunderstorm and it rained hard enough overnight that the Pimlico main track was mudd ...
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Pair of plays for Wednesday’s Winsurance at Evangeline Downs
Evangeline Downs features nine races Wednesday and along with a 15% Rolling Double Bonus, TwinSpires.com is offering 30x points to players who don’t cash a ticket after wagering more than $10 on any race in the Wednesday Winsurance promo .
In Rac ...
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Onslaught Continues in Puppy Stakes
The third round of the 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes is over and I guess you could say it was the MORE OF THE SAME round. The right keep getting richer as the two undefeated greyhounds make quick work of their fields and posted up their third win in a r ...
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My Top 4 Favorite Belmont Stakes Wins From 1990 Through 2010
I love the Belmont Stakes. To me, the final jewel of the Triple Crown is the most exciting. Even when a Triple Crown isn’t on the line, like it is in many years, it’s the most exciting race of the 3 to watch. Last year, Creator barely caught Destin. ...
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‘Dough, Whitmore Shine on Preakness Undercard
While Preakness (G1) upsetter Cloud Computing was the obvious star at Pimlico Race Course last weekend, a pair of other runners turned my head with stirring performances of note.
NO MO DOUGH rated as the most visually impressive winner in m ...
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Chad Brown Gets His Triple Crown Race Win
with a lot more than two weeks between races. He told me that Always Dreaming was suspect to win the Preakness Stakes because running a horse back after two weeks just wasn’t what Todd Pletcher usually did. Pletcher is a run in the Derby and wait f ...
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Round 3 of bestbet Puppy Stakes
The field has been trimmed down for the 3 rd round of the bestbet Puppy Stakes and only the cream of the crop has moved on to challenge for a chance to get into the finals. Loads of talent are still on tap, and two greyhounds are still undefeated, b ...
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Two Untouched in bestbet Puppy Stakes
The second round the bestbet Puppy Stakes is complete, and as early speed dominated the round, two greyhounds have separated themselves from the rest of the pack. Ww Next Bigthing and Ln Michaels both make quick work of their fields and arrive in the ...
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Palm Beach Weekly Wrap Up 5-21-2017
That's all we have for this week. We'll see you next time for the Wrap Up!
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Confederation Cup Comes In Cheap; We Nail Big Soph Upset With Fear The Dragon, $12; H-Trail Cashes Two Of Three
The $176,000 Confederation Cup Final at Flamboro Downs on May 21 went to Western Fame at a paltry 2-1. We cashed on him bigger in last week’s elim. Our upset here was Roll With Joe (21-1), who did not make it on the board due to being hanged for thre ...
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Who’s the top three-year-old now?
Considering the topsy-turvy ride throughout the 2017 Triple Crown trail, I guess it was too much to ask for clarity arising from Saturday’s Preakness (G1).
For the first mile of the Pimlico classic, we had the match race we wanted: Kentucky Derby ...
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Preakness Stakes News & Notes
Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming will attempt to keep his Triple Crown dreams alive with a win on Saturday in Preakness Stakes 142, and TwinSpires.com has all the information a racing fan could want ahead of the big day.
From news, to blogs, ...
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Preakness Day Offers Thrills All Day and Night
Saturday's 142nd edition of the Preakness Stakes for three-year-old colts at Pimlico Race Course took center stage, but it was hardly the only thoroughbred or standardbred race that featured quality animals. Much of the attention heading into the Pr ...
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Preakness featured another New York story
by TERESA GENARO
The 142nd Preakness was indeed a New York story (with a little Charm City thrown in)…just not quite the one that people rooting for a Triple Crown were hoping for.
Cloud Computing made his first start in January over Aqueduct ...
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Cloud Computing wears down Classic Empire for Preakness upset
Cloud Computing, one of the "new shooters" in Saturday's $1.5 million Preakness (G1), gunned down a weary Classic Empire in the final yards to claim the second jewel of the Triple Crown at Pimlico by a head, thus giving reigning Eclipse Award-winning ...
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Saturday Night Action at Delta Downs
Fillies took center stage Friday night in the $322,285 Louisiana Lassie Futurity and it was the tenth-fastest qualifier, Dashnunder Afullmoon, who rewarded her supporters with a win payout of $59.40. It was a big night for trainer Jose Sanchez, who ...
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2017 Preakness one-liners
Following on from my one-line synopses of the Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders , here are my “one-liners” for the 142nd Preakness (G1) field, in post position order:
#1 Multiplier displayed a potent late kick when getting up in a fast-run Illinoi ...
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Singling both ends of Preakness Day Late Pick 5
The 142 nd running of the $1.5 million Preakness Stakes anchors a $1 million guaranteed Late Pick 5 (races 9-13). Below are my thoughts on the sequence and the Pick 5 tickets I am playing.
Race 9, Maryland Sprint (G3) :
#5 Whitmore improved ...
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Spot Plays on Preakness undercard
The 142 nd running of the $1.5 million Preakness highlights a 14-race program at Pimlico and I will stick with Always Dreaming in the main event. Below are a few horses of interest I will playing on the undercard.
Race 2
#3 Keep Talking ...
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Whitmore an early key to Preakness Day all-stakes Pick 5
A last minute decision to leave Happy Mesa off my Pick 5 ticket Friday at Pimlico in favor of going deeper than necessary in the Miss Preakness (G3) and elsewhere was not my finest wagering hour. That was a $2600+ mistake I won't soon forgot.
Loo ...
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Horses of interest: 2017 Preakness Day edition
If the Preakness (G1) card at Pimlico features some formful-looking races, there are still opportunities to find interesting contenders at a decent price (listed with morning-line odds).
5TH Race, The Very One : Euroboss (12-1) may have a bette ...
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Palm Beach Superstar Saturday Preview 5-20-2017
Enjoy all the race action in Baltimore for the Preakness and all day at the Palm Beach Kennel Club!
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Black-Eyed Susan Card Kicks Off Preakness Weekend
At one time the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes card one day before the Preakness Stakes was something of an afterthought, but in recent years it has taken on a life of its own and Friday afternoon, despite several violent storms in the area that produced li ...
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Preakness Stakes television schedule and post times
The 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes (G1) takes place Saturday at Pimlico, and TwinSpires.com will showcase the card live on TwinSpires.com TV .
For those watching on TV, check out NBC’s coverage of Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Always Dreaming ...
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Round 2 of bestbet Puppy Stakes
Round two of the 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes is here and all 6 races, minus a couple of greyhounds, is ready to challenge for some more points and a chance to move on toward the finals. Loads of talent on tap, and some very tough races to contend with ...
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Shapiro Betting Against Classic Empire in Preakness Stakes
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
The 142nd running of the Preakness Stakes headlines Saturday’s card at Pimlico Race Course. For FREE Brisnet.com Ultimate Past Performances of the Preakness Stakes race, CLICK HERE .
Always Dreaming is listed as the 4-5-morni ...
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With 12% take, Pick 5s your best bet Preakness weekend
Your best bet this Preakness weekend isn't necessarily Always Dreaming or any other particular horse you fancy. Rather, it's the Pick 5 wagers Pimlico will offer on both Friday's Black-Eyed Susan card and Saturday's Preakness Day program.
While th ...
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Speed play in Miss Preakness key to Black-Eyed Susan Day Late Pick 5
Race 7, the Pimlico Special (G3), kicks off a $300,000 guaranteed Late Pick 5 Friday that concludes with the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) for 3-year-old fillies.
Below are my thoughts on the sequence and three tickets I will be playing.
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Preakness Day Action will Continue Well Into the Night
While millions of serious and novice thoroughbred racing fans alike will pay close attention to the 142nd edition of the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico Race Course on Saturday as Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming looks to keep his hopes alive for Tr ...
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Leaving Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming off my grid: a Preakness Stakes wagering strategy
That Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming will not be on ABC grid for the 14-race Preakness Stakes card on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course is not an indictment of his chances to win the race but of his price to do so.
By leaving Always Dreaming o ...
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Horses of interest on Black-Eyed Susan Day
Friday’s card at Pimlico is a worthy lead-up to Saturday’s Preakness (G1) festivities, with plenty of intrigue and potential value on offer.
Let’s dive right into my “horses of interest” list:
2ND Race : #7 Spanish Romance (8-1) is eligible ...
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Shapiro: Saturday So Cal horses on Preakness Day
by Scott Shapiro
Saturday is Preakness Stakes Day at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore.
Kentucky Derby winner Always Dreaming looks to capture the second leg of the Triple Crown and head to Belmont Park with a chance to do what American Pharoah ...
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Mucciolo’s Pimlico Saturday Plays
The $1.5 million Preakness (G1) heads a 14-race program at Pimlico and I will be playing the following horses on the undercard.
Race 5, The Very One S. : This five-furlong turf sprint attracts a sizable field of female turf distaffers and I like ...
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Spot plays on Black-Eyed Susan card
The $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) headlines a 14-race card and trainer Todd Pletcher has a pair including morning line favorite Moana. I like his other entrant, #5 Lights of Medina (8-1 morning line) , who should receive a proper set-up for her ral ...
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You can still find value while betting odds-on Always Dreaming in Preakness
by DICK POWELL
Nine brave horses are going to take on Kentucky Derby (G1) winner ALWAYS DREAMING (Bodemeister) in the 142nd running of the Preakness S. (G1) this Saturday at Pimlico. If you want to take a shot against the heavy favorite (4 t ...
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The 2017 Preakness Stakes Betting Guide FREE Download
The field is now set for Preakness Stakes 142, and racing fans are on the edge of their seats as the clock ticks down to the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
TwinSpires.com is ready for all the action with its FREE Preakness Stakes Betting Guide ...
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Big Harness Weekend With Confederation Cup, Glamour-Boy Appearances, Titan Trotters
Again this week we take our features through Sunday, as Flamboro’s Confederation Cup Final becomes the focus of the week. Four-year-old pacers from last week’s elims gather for bragging rights with the sport’s two top trainers, Ron Burke and Jimmy Ta ...
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Sires Stakes Spectacular In New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Sets Up Profit-Prospects For Weekend
Hambletonian hopefuls will spar across state lines this weekend, with colts and fillies contesting in the opening preliminary of the New Jersey Sires Stakes (NJSS) at the Meadowlands on Friday, May 19, and colts in competition at The Meadows on Satur ...
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Final Weekend of Live Quarter Horse Racing at Sam Houston Race Park
AQHA champion trainer Judd Kearl has the favorite in the Adequan Texas Derby, the Utah-bred Gustafame. Jockey Rodrigo Vallejo will ride the son of Freighttrain B, who will have to prevail against Trashy Tres, and two other quality 3-year-olds train ...
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Getting the week rolling with Evangeline Double Bonus
If you're looking for a few extra bucks to play with down the road, consider TwinSpires.com's 15% Rolling Double Bonus at Evangeline Downs .
Every day of the Evangeline meet (Wednesday-Saturday through September 2), TwinSpires players can opt in ...
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Mucciolo’s Pimlico Friday Plays
Friday’s program at Pimlico is highlighted by the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2) for three-year-old fillies. Here are some of my thoughts on the 14-race card:
Race 8, Hilltop Stakes : Mark Casse’s #3 VICTORY TO VICTORY looks like a promising on ...
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Shapiro: A Closer Look at West Coasters on the Black-Eyed Susan card
by SCOTT SHAPIRO
The Black Eyed Susan (G2) for three-year-old fillies headlines the Friday afternoon card at Pimlico. The undercard on the day before the Preakness is one of the more challenging slates I've seen this year.
After a plethora ...
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Chalk Abounds in Round 1
Round one of the 2017 bestbet Puppy Stakes is in the books, and for the most part, the class and chalk prevailed. In 4 of the 6 efforts, the post time favorite got the nod at the finish line, including a pair of wins from the Pat Collins and Wayne Wa ...
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