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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Turf Paradise

Mon Feb 19 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 19 at Aqueduct and Turf Paradise, including an 8-1 longshot.
Sierra Leone becomes 6-1 individual favorite in KDFW Pool 4

Mon Feb 19 2024TwinSpires Staff

The overarching story was the impact of Saturday’s Risen Star (G2) in the midst of the betting window – and the ensuing plunge on Sierra Leone.
Tampa Bay Downs: Betting the $2,706 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Feb 18 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Do you have what it takes to select the top five finishers in Sunday’s first race at Tampa Bay Downs? If you can, you’ll win a share of a $2,706 Super High 5 carryover.
TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist - Feb 17-18, 2024

Sat Feb 17 2024TwinSpires Staff

Come join our TwinSpires experts as they make special appearances on horse racing podcasts, including At the Races, Horse Racing Radio, TwinSpires, and Jason Beem's podcast. Be sure to tune in to our TwinSpires horse racing playlist before races begin!
Hong Kong Selections Feb. 18: Simply Maverick can boost Derby credentials

Sat Feb 17 2024TwinSpires Staff

Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club furnishes selections and analysis of Sunday’s card at Sha Tin.
Fair Grounds: A single for the Risen Star day $3,196 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Feb 17 2024J. Keeler Johnson

A non-jackpot $3,196 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 adds betting value to an already fantastic Saturday of racing at Fair Grounds.

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How Matt Winn Saved Kentucky Racing with Those Paris Machines

Fri Feb 16 2024Jennifer Kelly

When fans’ ability to bet on the big race was threatened, Colonel Matt Winn went to great lengths to preserve that part of racing and save the Kentucky Derby in the process.
How to bet With, and Against, V V’s Dream, in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes

Fri Feb 16 2024John Mucciolo

An excellent field of seven sophomore fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Rachel Alexandra S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.
Scully: Betting the Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 on Risen Star Day

Fri Feb 16 2024James Scully

A pair of dynamite prep races for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), the $400,000 Risen Star (G2) and $300,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), highlight the guaranteed All-Stakes Pick 5 at Fair Grounds Saturday. Here is how I will play it.
Hanson: Spot Plays for 2024 Risen Star Day

Fri Feb 16 2024Vance Hanson

Uncertainty regarding surfaces and conditions earlier in the program lead me to concentrate ahead of time on the latter portion of a terrific 14-race Risen Star Day card.
Trackside: 2024 Risen Star Week at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]

Fri Feb 16 2024TwinSpires Staff

TwinSpires is trackside all week from Fair Grounds as we talk with trainers, visit with horses and host barn tours. Our team of Abbey Huffman, Ashley Anderson and Blaise Bollman give you exclusive access to one of the main staging grounds of winter racing and Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
How to bet the 2024 Dixie Belle Stakes

Fri Feb 16 2024John Mucciolo

An octet of three-year-old fillies will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Dixie Belle S.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 17 [Video]

Fri Feb 16 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali examine the Risen Star (G2) and Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds, along with other stakes action around the country. 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!

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