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Breeders’ Cup Rankings for Juvenile Races
A total of five massive contests for two-year-olds will be held during Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar on November 1, as part of the much anticipated ‘Future Stars Friday’ card.
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Tabbing an Upset in the Susan’s Girl Stakes
A total of seven juvenile fillies will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Susan’s Girl S. at Gulfstream Park. The seven-furlong dash on the dirt for Florida-bred fillies is led by Saffie Joseph’s #5 R Morning Brew, who dominated the Desert Vixen S. on the surface to make it two facile wins in succession to begin her career in her latest run.
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How to bet the 2024 Dowager Stakes
An overflow field of 14 fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland green in Sunday’s $300,000 Dowager S. (G3).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $47,835 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 18 at Keeneland and Remington Park, along with a single for Santa Anita’s $47,835 Pick 6 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 20-21 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro defend their best bets and fades at Keeneland and Parx, plus they look ahead to British Champions Day at Ascot. Ashley offers her thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin and Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem, Oct. 17, 2024
Jason discusses Keeneland's Wednesday finale, where the rider misjudged the finish, the reaction, and much more.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $27,998 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 17 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $27,998 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 17, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing a controversial finish at Keeneland from Wednesday. He also talks some gambler psychology as well as looks ahead to some weekend racing.
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Betting With, and Against, Emery in the Raven Run Stakes
A total of 10 three-year-old fillies will jaunt seven-eighths of a mile on the Keeneland main oval in Saturday’s $350,000 Raven Run S. (G2).
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How to bet the Athenia Stakes
Eight fillies and mares are entered for the turf in Saturday’s $150,000 Athenia S. at Aqueduct.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Thursday program at Presque Isle Downs.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: Will Double payoffs rebound?
A year ago in this space, I wrote that a major emphasis of my wagering plan for the 2023 Breeders' Cup would be to focus more attention on the rolling and two-day Double wagers offered on the weekend.
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How to bet the Oklahoma Classics Cup Stakes
A 10-race card full of stakes contests for Oklahoma-bred runners will be hosted by Remington Park on Friday. The most lucrative event that will take place is the $175,000 Oklahoma Classics Cup S., which attracted a solid field of seven.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 longshot for Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 16 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a 10-1 shot to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 16, 2024
Jason welcomes in handicapper Ellis Starr to talk about the current Keeneland meet, playing two year-old races, the Breeders' Cup, and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Wednesday program at Presque Isle Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Keewaydin impresses at Aqueduct
It’s increasingly apparent that a six-furlong maiden special weight contested on Aug. 24 at Saratoga was a key race with an above-average field.
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Racing Roundtable: A look ahead to the 2024 Breeders' Cup
This week, the Racing Roundtable convenes to talk about what caught their eye over the weekend and discuss who it's looking forward to supporting and fading in the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley, Oct. 16
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 15, 2024
Jason welcomes in former jockey Nikeela Abrams to the show to discuss her career in the saddle, becoming a lawyer while being a jockey, her career-ending injury, and road to recovery.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Tuesday program at Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Classic field is taking shape
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 18 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem, Oct. 14, 2024
Jason looks back on his weekend visit to Emerald Downs and enjoying the simulcast races with the regulars up there.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 14, 2024
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing action including racing from Keeneland, Belmont at Aqueduct, Maryland Million Day and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 14, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the holiday Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Columbus Day win bets
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Santa Anita, along with a horse to single in the $3,827 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: ‘The Truck Horse’ Does Good
The 1918 Kentucky Derby brought the sport one of its most beloved figures, Exterminator, whose surprising victory in the Run for the Roses showed that great performances could come from the most unexpected places.
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Exotics Plays for the Knickerbocker Stakes
A competitive cast of six will go 1 1/8 miles on the outer turf at Aqueduct in Sunday’s $175,000 Knickerbocker S. (G3).
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Santa Anita carryovers: $56,712 Pick 6, $19,049 Super High 5
There are a couple of five-figure, non-jackpot carryovers up for grabs on Sunday at Santa Anita.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 12
The Sha Tin Trophy (G2) highlights Sunday’s card that gets underway at 12:35 a.m. ET. Luke Middlebrook furnishes his selections for all the action at Sha Tin.
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$19,913 Keeneland carryover, $5,000+ Charles Town tournament
There are a couple of valuable betting opportunities to pursue this Saturday. One is a carryover, the other is a tournament.
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All Stakes Pick 3 for Laurel Park on Saturday
A total of eight black-type races will help constitute an exciting Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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All Stakes Pick 3 for Charles Town on Saturday
A total of 10 stakes races for West Virginia-bred runners will make up the Saturday card at Charles Town.
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How to bet the 2024 Sands Point Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies are entered for the turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Sands Point S. (G2) on Saturday at Aqueduct.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double-digit longshots at Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 11 at Keeneland and Delta Downs, including double-digit longshots to play in Keeneland’s $5,112 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Oct. 10-12 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro discuss their best bets and fades at Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Belmont at the Big A. Ashley provides her thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin and Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem, Oct. 10, 2024
Jason discusses the hurricane that hit Florida and talks about weather, natural disasters, and racing.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $33,745 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 10 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $33,745 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 10, 2024
Jason discusses the Pick-5 carryover sequence from Keeneland to start the show, and then looks ahead to some weekend racing from Keeneland and Aqueduct.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Thursday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket, Oct. 11
The English flat season, specifically the portion that includes Group stakes, will be winding down over the next several weekends.
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Betting With, and Against, She Feels Pretty in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
Grade 1 heroine #3 She Feels Pretty (5-2) has been installed as the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. (G1) at Keeneland.
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How to bet the 2024 Sycamore Stakes
A talented field of 11 turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland green in Friday’s feature, the $300,000 Sycamore S. (G3).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $265,935 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Delaware Park, along with horses to play in the $265,935 Pick 5 carryover at Keeneland.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 9, 2024
Jason discusses state-bred racing programs and welcomes in John Piassek to talk about Maryland Million Day, racing and breeding in Maryland, and much more!
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Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup trends and field analysis
First held in 1984 in honor of Britain’s late monarch, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) will return Saturday for the 41st edition at Keeneland, where the famed sovereign attended the races and presented a trophy for the inaugural running.
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Racing Roundtable: Idiomatic back in top form ahead of Breeders' Cup and more prep results
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the results of the major Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races — plus Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep action — at Keeneland, Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and ParisLongchamp.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 9
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Built, C K Wonder win at Keeneland
Did you know five of the last 15 Kentucky Derby (G1) winners raced as juveniles during the Keeneland fall meet?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chancer McPatrick
Chancer McPatrick ranks among the most accomplished two-year-olds of 2024 after winning the Hopeful (G1) and Champagne (G1).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: East Avenue
A gate-to-wire victory by 5 1/4 lengths in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) launched East Avenue onto the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Citizen Bull
A brief glance at Citizen Bull’s pedigree might suggest 1 1/16 miles is the upper limit of his distance capabilities. But that's not necessarily the case.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 20 horses qualify around the world
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Giant Impact can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 8 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, including a second-time starter at 4-1 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 8, 2024
We're happy to welcome back jockey Drayden Van Dyke to talk about his resurgence in South Florida, his riding career, taking a break from the saddle, and much more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 7, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Monday's card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 7, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the weekend stakes action and discusses favoritism of connections while working in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 7, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including big stakes action from Keeneland, Aqueduct, and much more!
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two Presque Isle Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 7, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of two Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
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Santa Anita: Use these 8-1 shots in the $19,919 Super High 5 carryover
If two graded stakes aren’t reason enough to play the Sunday card at Santa Anita, there’s also a $19,919 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Price horses of interest on 2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day
With six Thoroughbred Group 1s on tap at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, chances abound of having a few outsiders at least run into the frame on Arc Day.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 5
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Road to the Kentucky Derby day of stakes races: Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita
We will be here throughout all the stakes races of the day at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita, bringing you live odds, promotion, entries, replays, expert picks, analysis, and live updates to make you feel like you're at the track celebrating with everyone else.
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Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity trends and field analysis
The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) will make a stop at Keeneland for the opening weekend of the fall meet when 11 juveniles compete in the $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on Saturday.
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Analyzing Aqueduct’s $24,847 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Aqueduct is an excellent one highlighted by four graded stakes and a $24,847 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Sunday’s 103rd Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) lacks a standout on paper, making for a contentious renewal at ParisLongchamp.
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All Stakes Pick 3 for Keeneland on Sunday
A trio of black-type contests will highlight the Sunday action at Keeneland.
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How to bet the Beldame Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will run 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main surface in Sunday’s $250,000 Beldame S. (G2).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $83,940 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 4, at Keeneland and Aqueduct, along with non-favored horses to play in Santa Anita’s $83,940 Pick 6 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 3, 2024
Jason discusses the pros and cons of taking a break from racing on occasion.
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Tipsheet: American Pharoah Stakes
A field of seven two-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
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Betting With, and Against, Senza Parole in the Frizette Stakes
A total of 10 two-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Frizette S. (G1) at Aqueduct.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Oct. 5 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Keeneland, Belmont at the Big A, and Santa Anita. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 American Pharoah Stakes
Meet the horses running in the American Pharoah S. at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Exotics Plays for the Keeneland Turf Mile
An outstanding field of nine will travel eight panels on the green in Saturday’s $1.25 million Keeneland Turf Mile S. (G1).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $83,911 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 3 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Charles Town, along with horses to play in Aqueduct’s $83,911 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 3, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some topics on picks and odds, then talks about stakes action from Keeneland and Aqueduct on the weekend preview.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, October 3, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Thursday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Breeders' Futurity Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Champagne Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Champagne S. at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
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Saturday Stakes Pick 3 at Keeneland
A handful of graded tilts will be hosted by Keeneland on Saturday during an afternoon that will have a huge impact on the upcoming Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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All Stakes Pick 3 at Keeneland on Friday
A trio of graded stakes tilts with major Breeders’ Cup implications will highlight the opening-day card at Keeneland.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Champagne Stakes
A fine field of 10 two-year-olds will go postward in the $500,000 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Futurity
A talented field of 11 juveniles will run 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1).
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three Horseshoe Indianapolis stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis on Wednesday, Oct. 2, along with a single for the $1,057 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 2, 2024
Jason opens the show sharing some remembrances and stories about Pete Rose after his passing. Then we welcome in horseplayer Elio Imbornone to the show to talk his horseplaying, becoming a hockey-betting personality, and much more!
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Faded Glory: Forgotten Winners of the Kentucky Derby (Venetian Way, 1960)
In 1960, with a Hall of Famer in the saddle, Venetian Way scored his signature victory for his soft-spoken owner and big-dreaming trainer, with his ultimate legacy coming in the form of another historic moment for America’s most famous race.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Chad Brown saddles two winners
Trainer Chad Brown has come close to winning the Kentucky Derby (G1), finishing second with Good Magic (2018) and Sierra Leone (2024). First prize has proven elusive, but that may change in 2025.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Subsanador leads five new qualifiers
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 32 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup implications at Santa Anita, Churchill Downs, and Belmont at Aqueduct
This week, the Racing Roundtable talks about the racing action at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Belmont at Aqueduct last weekend and some thoughts about Keeneland's opening weekend.
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Two Turns to One Turn, Your Turn to Cash a Bet
It's a subtle but significant fact that some Thoroughbred prefer to race around one turn and others prefer to race around two, even if all other race conditions are equal. There are a few reasons for this; for example, it’s harder to run around a...
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 9-2 shot with a 54% winning angle
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 1 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 9-2 shot with a 54% winning angle.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 1, 2024
Jason welcomes in trainer Adrianne DeVaux to talk about her first career win over the weekend, going out on her own, and so much more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for Tuesday’s program at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 30, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Monday’s eight-race program at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Sept. 30, 2024
Jason looks back at a few standout performances from this past weekend at Aqueduct.
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