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How to bet with, and against, Life Talk in the Gazelle
Ten sophomore fillies with Kentucky Oaks (G1) aspirations will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Gazelle S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Forever Young
Forever Young is arguably Japan’s best chance so far in the Kentucky Derby (G1), not just because he’s undefeated, and trained by a master horseman in Yoshito Yahagi.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 longshot at Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 5 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to play in the $3,283 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Keeneland expert picks: Saturday, April 6, 2024
The Blue Grass S. (G1) is the main feature on Saturday’s 11-race card. Mage’s full-brother Dornoch goes head to head with Sierra Leone, who was beaten just a nose by Dornoch in the Remsen S. (G2) last winter.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for April 6 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Nick Tammaro talk their bets and fades for Keeneland opening weekend and more. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Tipsheet 2024 Santa Anita Derby
A total of eight three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles in Saturday’s $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1).
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Transylvania Stakes
The $400,000 Transylvania S. (G3) at Keeneland on Friday might be the most competitive domestic race that I have handicapped in some time.
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How to bet the 2024 Ashland Stakes
An octet of three-year-old fillies with Kentucky Oaks aspirations will vie in the opening day feature at Keeneland, the $600,000 Ashland S. (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Wood Memorial Stakes
A huge field of 13 three-year-olds will go postward at Aqueduct in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) on Saturday.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Santa Anita Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
In addition to the worldwide attention and acclaim Sonny Leon received for his spectacular ride aboard Rich Strike, Leon—a first-time Derby participant in 2022—also collected a portion of the $3 million purse.
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Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is the most coveted prize in U.S. horse racing. It can also be a lucrative endeavor for the owners and trainers of Kentucky Derby starters.
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Keeneland expert picks: Friday, April 5, 2024
It’s opening day for the 2024 Keeneland Spring Meet, headlined by the Grade 1 Ashland, a Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep worth 100 points to the winner.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem April 4, 2024
In this week's Thursday Thoughts column, Jason discusses second chances in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 4, 2024
Jason discusses some racing news and then looks ahead to the weekend of racing from Keeneland and Aqueduct.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two Sunland carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 4 at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in a pair of Sunland Park carryovers.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Wood Memorial Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Blue Grass Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Blue Grass S. at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Blue Grass Stakes
A talented field of 11 three-year-olds will travel nine furlongs on the Keeneland main oval in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass S. (G1).
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If a race is wide open, don’t dismiss out-of-state shippers
A horse shipping in from a different track or state can be inadvertently underestimated in your quest to rank the local runners, but sometimes the newcomer winds up being superior to all the locals.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 3, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing Keeneland's Friday opening day and the Ashland (G1). Then we welcome in Anthony Stabile to talk about his new announcing job at Finger Lakes, calling harness races, his last year, and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa’s $11,195 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 3 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, along with tickets for the $11,195 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Fierceness installed at 7-2 for final 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The final pool of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will be held this week beginning Thursday. The pool will close Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, before the Wood Memorial (G2), Blue Grass (G1), and Santa Anita Derby (G1) are run.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from Florida Derby, Arkansas Derby, Fantasy and more
The Racing Roundtable reconvenes to discuss their Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1) takeaways, the legitimacy of Thorpedo Anna and Power Squeeze as Kentucky Oaks (G1) contenders, and their thoughts on Dubai World Cup Night.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 3
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Light the Code is ready for debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 2 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a cold double bet.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 2, 2024
Jason and Oaklawn analyst Crystal Conning talk about Oaklawn's big weekend, the Arkansas Derby (G1), her first meet at Oaklawn, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Catching Freedom
A perfect pedigree doesn’t guarantee success in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but it doesn’t hurt. And any way you slice it, Catching Freedom is bred to excel in the Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: West Saratoga
It’s only fitting that Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) runner-up West Saratoga won the one-mile Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs, the first leg of the 2023-24 Road to the Kentucky Derby. The gray colt is bred top and bottom for success in the spring classics.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Liberal Arts
Does Liberal Arts have the pedigree to shine racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May? At least at first glance, his pedigree gives off mixed signals.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Uncle Heavy
A decade after Social Inclusion set the world abuzz as a possible Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, his son Uncle Heavy is embarking down the same path.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mystik Dan
Does Mystik Dan have the pedigree to stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question Derby handicappers must ponder.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hades
How far can Hades run? Does he have the stamina to shine over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1), or will shorter journeys prove more favorable?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Stronghold
The Kentucky Derby (G1) looms on the horizon for Stronghold, but does he have the pedigree to shine racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May? That’s a tricky question that requires a nuanced answer.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Otto the Conqueror
Otto the Conqueror showed unwavering tenacity to win the Remington Springboard Mile at Remington Park by three-quarters of a length, in the process joining the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sierra Leone
Racing 1 1/8 miles is no obstacle for Sierra Leone, winner of the Blue Grass (G1) and Risen Star (G2) and runner-up in the Remsen (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Neither should the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1) prove problematic for the beautifully bred colt.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: No More Time
A gate-to-wire victory in the Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs launched No More Time into the picture as a 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Domestic Product
The pedigree of Tampa Bay Derby (G3) winner Domestic Product suggests the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1) might be a furlong farther than his best.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Encino
Encino is bred top and bottom to shine on dirt, which bodes well for his chances of factoring in the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Deterministic
A seven-month layoff couldn’t stop Deterministic from joining the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a win in the one-mile Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct. But can Deterministic stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Honor Marie
When Honor Marie tackled a two-turn configuration for the first time in the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs, he rallied strongly to win by two lengths, emerging as a 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Endlessly
Endlessly has been a force to reckon with on turf and synthetic, but he's never run on dirt, the surface over which the Kentucky Derby (G1) is contested.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: T O Password
A hard-fought head triumph in the Fukuryu S. at Nakayama Racecourse in Japan thrust T O Password into the picture as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 1, 2024
Jason looks back at his favorite moment from the weekend as Tampa Bay Downs jockey Daniel Centeno wins the Gulfstream Park Oaks with Power Squeeze and has a chance to go to the Kentucky Oaks.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 1, 2024
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing, focusing on the big Florida Derby day card from Gulfstream Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Track Phantom
Does Lecomte (G3) winner Track Phantom have the stamina to carry his speed over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? His pedigree gives off mixed signals.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Fierceness
A blend of tactical speed and staying power carried Fierceness to blowout victories in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Florida Derby (G1), stamping the bay colt as the possible favorite for the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Curlin’s Lil Gal is live on debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 1 at Mahoning Valley, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a 6-1 first-time starter with hot connections.
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Gulfstream: Analyzing the $866,897 mandatory-payout Pick 6
If the thought of chasing a ~$7.5 million Pick 6 pool sounds enticing, you’ll want to play the Sunday card at Gulfstream Park.
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Turfway: Betting the mandatory payout $233,156 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is closing day at Turfway Park, which means the massive $233,156 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Pick 6 is slated for mandatory payout.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 31
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Kentucky Derby dynasties: Visualizing today's most successful bloodlines
The 150-year history of the Kentucky Derby is more than written records, photographs, crackly old broadcasts, race replays, and personal memories.
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Scully: Handicapping Oaklawn Late Pick 4 on Arkansas Derby Day
A pair of major qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) and $750,000 Fantasy (G3), are included in a challenging Late Pick 4 at Oaklawn Park Saturday, and I have assembled the following ticket.
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Dubai World Cup Day: 2024 turf undercard for Race 3, 4, 7, and 8
The Dubai World Cup may be the headline race, but few racedays in the world have a higher-quality collection of turf races than this day.
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Dubai World Cup Day: 2024 dirt undercard for Race 2, 5, and 6
As always, the Dubai World Cup undercard brings as strong a day of racing as just about anywhere in the world
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Dubai World Cup Preview: Packed with more international interest – March 30 2024
The 2024 Dubai World Cup carries a little more international interest than usual, with the typical Japanese, American, and Dubai horses opposed by an exciting runner with strong links to, of all places, Kazakhstan.
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How to bet With, and Against, Nice as Pie in the Serena’s Song
Eight sophomore fillies will aim to upset Valdale S. romper #8 Nice as Pie (4-5) in Saturday’s $125,000 Serena’s Song S. at Turfway Park.
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How to bet the 2024 Excelsior Stakes
A total of eight horses will go 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt in the Saturday feature, the $150,000 Excelsior S.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $111,807 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 29 at Sunland Park and Turfway Park
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for March 30 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Nick Tammaro tackle their best bets and fades for Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn Park for the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1) cards. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Temperence Hill Stakes
A massive field of 13 will travel a grueling 1 1/2 miles at Oaklawn Park on Friday in the $200,000 Temperance Hill S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Gulfstream Park Oaks
A really good field of nine sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Gulfstream Park Oaks (G2).
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How to bet the 2024 Fantasy Stakes
An excellent field of 12 three-year-old fillies will vie in the lucrative $750,000 Fantasy S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2024 UAE Derby
A very good cast of 13 sophomores from across the globe will travel about 1 3/16 miles at Meydan in the UAE Derby (G2) on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $24,626 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 28 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including horses to play in Turfway’s $24,626 Super High 5 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 28, 2024
Jason looks back at this week and talks about finding inspiration in racing from a few different sources.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 28, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some racing topics and then looks ahead at the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1) this Saturday.
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Catching My Eye: Unpacking the Louisiana Derby
Fair Grounds has signed off on its 152nd season, but with a series of prep races that have been as productive as any on the first weekend of May, it’s way too soon to turn the page. Here’s a bookmark for the 111th Louisiana Derby, which when the dust settles, I believe will rank as one of the best and most productive in recent memory.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Arkansas Derby
A talented field of 10 three-year-olds will travel nine furlongs on the Oaklawn Park strip in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1) on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Florida Derby
A total of 11 three-year-olds will go postward at Gulfstream Park in the lucrative $1 million Florida Derby (G2) on Saturday.
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2024 Kentucky Derby News and Notes
2024 KENTUCKY DERBY LATEST NEWS, LIVE UPDATES, ANALYSIS, CONTENDERS & ODDS INFORMATION
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Second off layoff angle is powerful in Kentucky Derby preps
When a horse shows talent racing on dirt at age two, the Kentucky Derby (G1) often becomes a long-term goal. But getting a horse to peak on Derby day isn’t easy.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 27, 2024
Jason is joined by professional horseplayer and 2023 BCBC champion Sean Boarman to talk horseplaying, his betting education, betting in 2024, and much more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $10,811 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 27 at Tampa Bay Downs, Turfway Park, and Charles Town, including tickets for Turfway’s $10,811 Super High 5 carryover.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Florida Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Arkansas Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Racing Roundtable: Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby, and Fair Grounds Oaks takeaways
The Racing Roundtable assesses the Louisiana Derby (G2), Jeff Ruby Steaks (G2), and Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) from the past weekend.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 27
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Brandyn can win comeback
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 26 at Mahoning Valley, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a trio of $25 win bets.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 26, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some industry news and changes going on in racing. Then we welcome in Mary Cage to the show to talk about her friend George Bryant, her past in racing, working in the horse world, and more!
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2024 Dubai World Cup: Top 10 storylines
Five reigning titleholders are back to defend their crowns on Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) program, and three other past winners seek a return to glory on the blockbuster night at Meydan.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 for a hot trainer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 25 at Mahoning Valley, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a 6-1 shot conditioned by a hot trainer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 25, 2024
Jason looks back at a big weekend of racing including the Louisiana Derby card at Fair Grounds and the Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem March 25, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the big races from the weekend and some news off of the track.
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Analyzing Super High 5 carryovers at Tampa, Gulfstream
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson turns his attention to Florida for a pair of Sunday Super High 5 carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park.
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Fair Grounds: Betting the Louisiana Derby day $1,588 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday’s $1 Pick 6 sequence at Fair Grounds is enticing for two reasons. All six races are stakes, and there’s a non-jackpot $1,588 carryover on the table.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hanson: 2024 Louisiana Derby Day Spot Plays
The penultimate day of the 2023-24 winter meet at Fair Grounds on Saturday is also the biggest, highlighted by the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2). Before that comes 11 races, including four open stakes. Here are several horses of interest on the program.
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Scully: Handicapping Fair Grounds All Stakes Pick 5
Saturday’s 111th running of the $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) anchors a $500,000 guaranteed All Stakes Late Pick 5 sequence at Fair Grounds, and I've put together a ticket.
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Tampa Bay Pick 3 Play for Sunday March 24
A big Sunday of racing will take place at Tampa Bay Downs with six black-type contests on the slate.
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A Clean Start: The Evolution of the Kentucky Derby Starting Gate
In its 150 years, the Kentucky Derby has gone from a standing start to a barrier to the modern starting gate, a journey that shows the ever-evolving science of a clean start.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $42,662 Super High 5 tickets
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 22 at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park, including tickets for Turfway’s $42,662 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for March 23 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades for Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3). Ashley and James give 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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Hot Springs-Essex Stakes Double Plays
A pair of stakes races will highlight a 10-race card at Oaklawn Park on Saturday and I will take aim at the double.
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How to bet the 2024 Muniz Memorial S. (G2)
A large and well-matched field of 13 will run 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Muniz Memorial S. (G2).
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Playing the Bayou Bluegrass 5
An incredibly challenging sequence of five races to be held at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park will be offered on Saturday as the Bayou Bluegrass 5, which is based on a $1 minimum wager with a 15% takeout rate.
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Golden Slipper Preview: Betting with and against Storm Boy
The burgeoning stallion reputation of Triple Crown winner Justify could head further into the stratosphere when his Australian son #1 Storm Boy contests the world’s richest two-year-old race this weekend.
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Trackside: 2024 Louisiana Derby Weekend at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
TwinSpires races to the track this weekend to bring you exclusive content surrounding this week's Louisiana Derby where 100 points are up for grabs on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Exotics Plays for the Kentucky Cup Classic
A dozen will go postward in a nice rendition of the $300,000 Kentucky Cup Classic (G3) at Turfway Park on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $23,618 Super High 5 at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 21 at Turfway Park and Charles Town, including horses to play in Turfway’s $23,618 Super High 5 carryover.
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