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2024 horse racing schedule: Key dates for summer and autumn seasons

Mon Jul 08 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The North American horse racing scene is packed with important races through the summer and fall. Here’s a schedule of milestone events in the coming months:
Carryovers: Aqueduct’s $114,388 Pick 6, Ellis Park’s $6,219 Super High 5

Sun Jul 07 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to play in a pair of Sunday carryovers at Ellis Park and Aqueduct.
The role of jockey techniques in maximizing horse speed

Sat Jul 06 2024J. Keeler Johnson

There are many ways jockeys can maximize the speed of the racehorses they ride. Some can be analyzed mathematically.
Ellis Park: How to bet the $4,692 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Jul 06 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The first Saturday of the Ellis Park meet is a good one. The $125,000 Pea Patch S. is the feature event, and there’s a $4,692 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
How to bet the 2024 Belmont Oaks

Fri Jul 05 2024John Mucciolo

An excellent field of nine sophomore fillies will run 1 3/16 miles on the Aqueduct turf in Saturday’s $500,000 Belmont Oaks (G1). The field for the grassy affair has class from top to bottom, and the contest will undoubtedly be an exciting one.
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Gallahadion, 1940)

Fri Jul 05 2024Jennifer Kelly

Bimelech entered the year as Colonel E.R. Bradley’s best hope for a fifth Derby win, his undefeated record making a win on the first Saturday in May a veritable certainty. In the wings waited a surprise for the overwhelming favorite, Gallahadion, an unheralded contender who would deliver a sweet victory for a familiar name.

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How to bet the Lake Huron Stakes

Fri Jul 05 2024John Mucciolo

Kicking off a card with a stakes race is not especially common, but I love it. The Sunday opener at Woodbine will see a handful of sophomores dash five panels on the inner turf course in the $100,000 Lake Huron S. This is a competitive heat despite the six of the cast.
War Like Goddess tops Robert G. Dick Memorial

Fri Jul 05 2024John Mucciolo

Multiple Grade 1 victress #9 War Like Goddess (3-1) will make her first appearance at Delaware Park when leading a cast of nine postward in Sunday’s $250,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial S. (G3). One of two graded tilts on a fine card, the affair boasts multiple excellent performers in a race that is truly worthy of being a graded contest. But, it all starts with the exceptional mare.
Betting the 2024 Hendrie Stakes

Fri Jul 05 2024John Mucciolo

An outstanding field of 12 fillies and mares will go 6 1/2 furlongs over Woodbine’s Tapeta surface in Saturday’s $135,000 Hendrie S. (G3). This is a very classy group featuring synthetic specialists and proven turf performers, and I surely have to spread my wagers out using multiple runners.
Breeders’ Cup betting handle keeps growing through the years

Fri Jul 05 2024J. Keeler Johnson

The Breeders’ Cup has ranked among the most important events in horse racing since its inaugural running in 1984. It’s also one of the biggest betting days.
Each-way bets in horse racing explained: places, payoffs, and examples

Fri Jul 05 2024J. Keeler Johnson

What is an each-way bet in horse racing? American fans might not be familiar with the term. It’s a common bet in the fixed-odds bookmaking world of the United Kingdom, but pari-mutuel betting in the U.S. lacks a direct equivalent.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for July 6 [Video]

Fri Jul 05 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and special guest Kevin Kerstein debate their best bets and fades for Ellis Park's opening weekend, Horseshoe Indianapolis' Indiana Derby (G3) card, Prairie Meadows, and more. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Kevin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 6

Fri Jul 05 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

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