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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 3 [Video]

Thu Feb 01 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races at Oaklawn, Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita, plus racing at Fair Grounds. 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!
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Robert B. Lewis Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Meet the horses running in the 2024 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita. 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.
Dubai Preview: Trevaunance could have a well-deserved victory ahead

Thu Feb 01 2024Alastair Bull

Irish mare #8 Trevaunance can gain a well-deserved victory when she takes on an international field in the Dubai Millennium Stakes (G3) on the Meydan turf Friday morning.
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Withers Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Meet the horses running in the 2024 Withers S. (G3) 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.
Tipsheet: 2024 Robert B. Lewis Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024John Mucciolo

Conditioner Bob Baffert will saddle three of the nine contenders for Saturday’s fantastic $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
Tipsheet: 2024 Withers Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024John Mucciolo

A cast of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main strip in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers S. (G3).

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Betting With, and Against, Denim and Pearls in the Martha Washington Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024John Mucciolo

A nice field of nine three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s $250,000 Martha Washington S. The affair is led by the Brad Cox-trained #8 Denim and Pearls (6-5), who finished a clear runner-up in the Year’s End S. on the oval in her latest offering.
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 1, 2024

Thu Feb 01 2024Jason Beem

Jason discusses the recent huge scoring performances in the NBA and how domination and incredible performances aren't always great in sports, including in horse racing.
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Kitten’s Joy Stakes

Thu Feb 01 2024John Mucciolo

A talented field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park turf in Saturday’s $175,000 Kitten’s Joy S. (G3).
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 1, 2024

Thu Feb 01 2024Jason Beem

Jason looks ahead to a huge weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races, including action from Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Aqueduct, as well as graded stakes on the grass at Tampa.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: An Awesome 5-1 shot

Thu Feb 01 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 1 at Turfway Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $3,125 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
How to bet the 2024 Bayakoa Stakes

Wed Jan 31 2024John Mucciolo

A total of nine fillies and mares will vie in Friday’s $250,000 Bayakoa S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park.

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