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Fair odds for 150th Kentucky Derby (Feb. 9 edition)

Fri Feb 09 2024TwinSpires Staff

The Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard is about to undergo some dramatic changes beginning next week with the first 50-points-to-the-winner prep, the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Man of Firsts

Fri Feb 09 2024Jennifer Kelly

The 150 years of the Kentucky Derby features thousands of stories of both the horses and the people that have been a part of this American tradition. Some names, like Bradley, Calumet, and Whitney, are familiar to fans, but others, especially those part of its earliest years, are less recognizable but equally as important to its long history. One in particular was behind a list of Derby firsts, his horses notable not only for their time on the racetrack but also for their role in the race’s first decade.
How to bet the 2024 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes

Fri Feb 09 2024John Mucciolo

A well-matched field of seven turf sprinters will travel five grassy panels in Saturday’s $125,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Army Officer can outrun odds

Fri Feb 09 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 9 at Sunland Park, Turfway Park, and Delta Downs, along with a single and a live longshot for the $4,807 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
How to bet the 2024 San Marcos Stakes

Fri Feb 09 2024John Mucciolo

A total of six horses will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita turf in Saturday’s $100,000 San Marcos S. (G3).
How to bet the 2024 Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes

Fri Feb 09 2024John Mucciolo

A total of nine fillies and mares will run five-eighths on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Ladies Turf Sprint S.

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Dubai Preview: Breeders’ Cup placegetter looks in prime position – Feb. 9 2024

Thu Feb 08 2024Alastair Bull

Breeders’ Cup placegetter #1 Starlust looks in prime position to get his first three-year-old victory in the Dubai Trophy at Meydan on Friday morning.
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2024 Sam F. Davis S at Tampa Bay Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 10 [Video]

Thu Feb 08 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look at a number of races across the country, including the Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, plus stakes at Gulfstream, and racing at Oaklawn, Fair Grounds, and more. 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!
How to bet the 2024 El Camino Real Derby

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A total of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the All-Weather at Golden Gate in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby.
How to bet the 2024 Heavenly Prize Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A field of eight fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Heavenly Prize S.
Tipsheet: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A total of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on Tampa Bay Downs main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3).
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 8, 2024

Thu Feb 08 2024Jason Beem

Jason discusses the Sam F. Davis (G3) and talks about how in race-calling you can try to prepare for what might happen, but you truly just never know.

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