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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Nellie the First

Fri Sep 13 2024Jennifer Kelly

As Warren Wright transitioned Calumet from trotters to Thoroughbreds, he invested in a band of broodmares to create the families that would eventually produce two Triple Crown winners. To build that program, he purchased a mare with classic credentials and a unique story of her own, one that combines a tobacco farm, a cartoonist, and the 20th century’s greatest horse to create Calumet’s first Kentucky Derby starter, a filly named Nellie Flag.
Early Pick 3 Play for Woodbine Mile Day

Fri Sep 13 2024Vance Hanson

The signature card of the 2024 Woodbine season on Saturday is highlighted by four Grade 1 turf stakes, most of which should have some Breeders' Cup implications. I'm going to begin my betting action on the day with a Pick 3 play that encompasses races 2 through 4, fading the morning line favorites in the first two legs.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 14

Fri Sep 13 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night U.S. time at 12:50 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Hanson: Spot Plays for St Leger Festival Sept. 14

Fri Sep 13 2024Vance Hanson

It's definitely a big weekend of racing in Europe. The two-day Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown and the Curragh predominates, and the Sunday card at Longchamp will feature several Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) trials.
Grade 3 Iroquois trends and field analysis

Fri Sep 13 2024Ashley Anderson

The Grade 3 Iroquois for juveniles will kick off the Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs and will award points on a sliding scale of 10-5-3-2-1 to the top five finishers.
Exotics Plays for 2024 Jockey Club Oaks

Fri Sep 13 2024John Mucciolo

A total of 11 sophomore fillies will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks (G3) on Saturday.

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Hastings Racecourse
How to bet the British Columbia Derby

Fri Sep 13 2024John Mucciolo

A full field of 12 three-year-olds will go postward in the Saturday feature at Hastings, the $125,000 British Columbia Derby (G3).
Woodbine Pick-3 Play for Saturday, Sept. 14

Fri Sep 13 2024John Mucciolo

A total of six graded-stakes races will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday.
2024 Irish Champions Festival: Can Auguste Rodin defend his crown?

Fri Sep 13 2024Kellie Reilly

This weekend’s Irish Champions Festival features Breeders’ Cup Challenge events in five different divisions, spanning Saturday at Leopardstown and Sunday at the Curragh.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $7,041 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Sep 13 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 13 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, including tickets for Churchill’s $7,041 Super High 5 carryover.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Sept. 14 [Video]

Thu Sep 12 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs' opening weekend and the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), plus they look at Woodbine's Breeders' Cup Win and You're In events on Saturday. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Strong State the pick in Pocahontas Stakes

Thu Sep 12 2024John Mucciolo

I really like #9 Strong State (5-1) in the $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Betting With, and Against, Shotgun Hottie in the Locust Grove Stakes

Thu Sep 12 2024John Mucciolo

A total of eight fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Locust Grove S. (G2) on the Churchill Downs main surface.

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