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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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Analysis
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.
International
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.
Analysis
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
International
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Kentucky Derby
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).
Kentucky Derby
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Analysis
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.
Features
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!
Racing Podcast
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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 30, 2024
Jason is back from vacation and looks back on the weekend of racing including action from Santa Anita and Aqueduct.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Realer can spring a surprise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 30 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including win plays on a trio of non-favored horses.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 30
Sha Tin stages a special Tuesday card in honor of National Day. First post time is 1 a.m. ET (late Monday night into early Tuesday morning), and Luke Middlebrook analyzes the 10-race program.
International
Mandatory payout: Pick 6 carryover of $6,004 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares a single for the mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover on Sunday at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita stakes race coverage with live odds, results, replays, and more
Get set for an exhilarating night of thoroughbred action! We kick off with live racing today at Santa Anita and Aqueduct (Belmont at the Big A). Check out the Santa Anita entries, Aqueduct entries, and prepare for Santa Anita races today. As evening approaches, we'll transition to the Churchill Downs live racing schedule for full card coverage through the last stakes race.
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How to bet the Miss Grillo Stakes
Editor's note: Due to significant rainfall, Aqueduct has postponed the Miss Grillo (G2) to Oct. 6 and transferred Sunday's four undercard turf races to the main track.
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Most Wanted gets top billing in Oklahoma Derby
A talented field of eight will travel nine panels on the Remington Park dirt on Sunday evening in the $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3).
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Delaware Park: A single for the $3,885 Pick 5 carryover
No one hit the 50-cent Late Pick 5 on Friday at Delaware Park. The end result? A $3,885 Late Pick 5 carryover for Saturday’s card.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 27
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlbrook.
International
Betting With, and Against, National Treasure in the California Crown Stakes
A standout field of six, with the expected scratch of #7 Indispensable, will vie in the inaugural $1 million California Crown (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Hanson: Newmarket Spot Plays Sept. 28
Juveniles are in the spotlight at Newmarket on Saturday, with the better sprinters of that age competing in a pair of Group 1s and those with a bit more stamina lining up in the one-mile Royal Lodge (G2).
International
Grade 3 Ack Ack trends and field analysis
Churchill Downs’ final Downs After Dark of the 2024 calendar year will offer a Breeders’ Cup berth to the winner of the $400,000 Ack Ack (G3) on Saturday.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Sept. 28-29 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali deliberate about their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs, Belmont at the Big A, and Santa Anita. 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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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill Downs double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 27 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, including a cold double wager.
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How to bet the Laurel Futurity
A full field of two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the sod in Saturday’s $150,000 Laurel Futurity.
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Stakes Pick 3 Plays for Prairie Meadows on Saturday
A bevy of black-type races for Iowa-bred runners will highlight a big evening of action at Prairie Meadows on Saturday.
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Paramount Prince Tops Cold Exacta Play in Durham Cup
2023 King’s Plate S. victor #5 Paramount Prince (1-5) received the outside post for Saturday’s $135,000 Durham Cup S. (G3) at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Eddie D Stakes
An excellent field of 11 turf dashers will run about 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s lucrative, $750,000 Eddie D S. (G2).
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How to bet the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes
A classy field of seven will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Aqueduct outer lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (G1).
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket Sept. 27
Newmarket will host several important two-year-old stakes as well as the historic Cambridgeshire H. on Saturday. Friday's three Group stakes at "Headquarters" are of lesser quality, but I'll be taking a swing at a couple as the British flat season enters its final month.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,461 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,461 Super High 5 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Drum Roll Please returns at Parx
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Parx Racing, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,664 Super High 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Thorpedo Anna and Pennsylvania Derby
This week, the Racing Roundtable talks about Thorpedo Anna's Horse of the Year chances, recaps the Pennsylvania Derby (G1), and what else caught their eye over the weekend.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starter at 7-2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 24 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $1,156 Pick 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Optical stuns by 14 lengths
At Churchill Downs last Saturday, Keith Desormeaux’s Optical won a one-mile maiden special weight in a manner suggesting the Kentucky Derby (G1) is a viable goal.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Soul of an Angel joins the fray
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes-packed Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 23 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in the $1,984 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 23, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Tabbing a Cold Exacta in the Aspirant Stakes
A total of nine New York-bred juveniles will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Finger Lakes main strip in Monday’s $132,000 Aspirant S.
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Parx: Betting the mandatory-payout $263,897 Pick 5 carryover
Saturday’s stakes-packed Pennsylvania Derby (G1) card at Parx includes the mandatory payout of a $263,897 carryover in the 50-cent “Philly BIG 5” Pick 5.
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Mary Hirsch, father Max Hirsch and Jack Horner (Photo courtesy of Keeneland Library Cook Collection)
She Was the First: Mary Hirsch, No Sir, and the 1937 Kentucky Derby
In the 1930s, as racing grew from coast to coast, more women sought the chance to become a part of the country’s oldest sporting pastime. One of those was Mary Hirsch.
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How to bet the Twixt Stakes
Seven fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Twixt S. at Laurel Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Friday card at Presque Isle Downs, featuring four stakes races.
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How to bet the Noble Damsel Stakes
The $175,000 Noble Damsel S. (G3) at Aqueduct attracted 11 fillies and mares, with two being main-track-only entrants. Run at one mile on the green, the field lacks a true standout, but I have a filly that I like quite a bit in the contest.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Los Alamitos
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 20 at Churchill Downs and Los Alamitos, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Presque Isle Downs.
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