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Horses to single (or not) in Del Mar's $115,547 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is an action-packed day at Del Mar. Five stakes (four of them graded) are on the agenda, and there’s a $115,547 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
Racing
GB-Ireland Preview: Brad the Brief a possible Sprint Cup upsetter
Sprinters take center stage in Britain and Ireland this week with the Sprint Cup (G1) at Haydock Park.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Spinaway Stakes
A fantastic cast of 10 two-year-old fillies will dash seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Dueling Grounds Derby
An overflow field of 14 three-year-olds will travel 1 5/16 miles on the Kentucky Downs sod in Sunday’s lucrative $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby (G3).
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Handicap
A total of 11 turf stayers will run 1 3/8 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar H. (G2). The race lacks a clear standout, and I will spread my wagers around with a trio of my top selections in the excellent betting race.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Labor Day weekend 2022
A busy Labor Day weekend awaits racing fans across the country, with the leading stakes action occurring at the boutique meets of Saratoga and Del Mar as well as at the all-turf Kentucky Downs.
Racing
Betting Strategies: Kentucky Downs Insights with Neil Pessin
Kevin Kilroy interviews trainer Neil Pessin about Kentucky Downs.
Racing
Sydney Preview Sept. 2: Eduardo on Everest path once more
Spring racing heats up in Sydney this weekend with four group races at Randwick.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 2 at Delaware Park, Del Mar, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,882 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Flightline listed as 5-2 choice in BC Classic Future Wager Pool 2
The second and final Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager pool opens Friday at noon.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Pacific Classic Stakes
A fantastic field of six will vie in the signature race of the Del Mar meeting on Saturday.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Mint Million Stakes
A well-matched field of nine will converge at Kentucky Downs in Saturday’s $1 million Mint Million S. (G3).
Racing
Tapit Stakes and Kentucky Downs spot plays for Sept. 1
Ashley Anderson examines the one-mile-and-70-yard Tapit S. and offers top picks in a few other races on Kentucky Downs' opening-day card on Sept. 1.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Sept. 1, 2022
Jason remembers his friend and longtime professional bettor Alan Denkenson.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 1, 2022
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing for the holiday weekend. He discusses some of the Saturday races from Kentucky Downs as well as some thoughts for the unique meet. He also looks ahead to Saratoga and Del Mar weekends.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sep. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Delaware Park, Kentucky Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $19,339 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 1-5
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Single Sandwich Pick 5 for Colonial Downs on Aug. 31
Kevin Kilroy offers his pick 5 ticket for Colonial Downs on Wednesday that includes singles to start and end.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 31
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 31, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the Pacific Classic draw and Flightline. Then we're happy to welcome in Boston sports talk host Mike Mutnansky to the show to talk about his Travers trip to Saratoga, his history with racing, sports talk radio, and more!
Racing
With Anticipation Stakes field analysis and exotics plays
Saratoga's Wednesday card will feature the With Anticipation S. (G3) for two-year-olds in the penultimate racing event of the afternoon.
Racing
When betting favorites in exotic wagers, watch your ROI
When betting a heavy favorite in a horse race, it can be tempting to skip a low-paying win bet and play complicated exotic wagers instead.
Education
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup implications from Travers weekend
The Racing Roundtable reflects this week on the Breeders' Cup implications from Travers Day and elsewhere.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Saratoga and Del Mar, Aug. 27-28
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye at Saratoga and Del Mar over the weekend.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of Louisiana Downs carryovers.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 30, 2022
Jason opens the show with a discussion on ticket critiquing and discussions on public forums. Then we welcome in Ray Paulick of the Paulick Report to talk about Del Mar, news from around racing, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 30
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Assiniboia Downs spot plays for Aug. 29
We offer our best pick for the Osiris Stakes, along with spot plays for a few of the later races that comprise the $40,000 guaranteed Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Monday.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 29, 2022
Racing at Del Mar and Saratoga is reaching its peak as we march toward the end of summer, which means qualifiers for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup are taking place with increasing frequency.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 29, 2022
Jason looks back at his visit to Charles Town Races and the Charles Town Classic.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 29
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to use in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 29, 2022
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing, including the huge Travers Day card from Saratoga, along with racing from Del Mar. He also discusses his visit to Charles Town Races for the Charles Town Classic as well as going to the Timonium Fair races.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 29
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: $129 exacta, double-digit winners
Double-digit winners and $129 exacta color the weekend's success
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ballerina Stakes
A superb cast of seven fillies and mares will square off in Sunday’s $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Spot Plays for Monmouth Park on Aug. 28
A trio of black-type events for New Jersey-bred runners will highlight the racing action at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
Racing
Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the $3,021 Super High 5 carryover
Have you heard the news? There’s a $3,021 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2022 Travers Stakes
The Travers S. (G1) has drawn seven stakes winners, five graded winners, four Grade 1 winners, and two classic winners. The list of viable contenders is long, and an excellent betting race awaits.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 26 - 27
With Travers Day at Saratoga the emphasis, the TwinSpires Jury note what to look for there and elsewhere on this final weekend of August.
Racing
Australia Preview: Kibou, Nettuno can prevail at Rosehill
The road to the Golden Rose (G1), Sydney’s spring highlight for sprinting three-year-olds, gets into full swing this weekend.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 26 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with tickets for the $28,987 Super High 5 carryover at Del Mar.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rich Strike
Once in a while, a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender comes along with a pedigree seemingly perfect for racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt. Such is the case with Rich Strike.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the 2022 Sapling Stakes
Eight well-meant juveniles will travel one-mile on the Monmouth Park main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Sapling S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A fascinating field of 10 will run seven furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2).
Racing
Saratoga Stakes Spot Plays for Aug. 27
A superb collection of stakes races has been assembled for the action at Saratoga on Saturday.
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Broome in the Sword Dancer Stakes
A deep field of 10 will vie in Saturday’s $750,000 Sword Dancer S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Funny Cide Stakes
Six New York-bred juveniles will travel 6 1/2 panels on the Saratoga dirt in Friday’s $200,000 Funny Cide S.
Racing
First-crop sires: Girvin attracts attention
Represented by a pair of juvenile stakes winners, most notably 3 1/4-length Saratoga Special (G2) winner Damon’s Mound, Girvin is off to a fast start from his first crop.
Racing
Charles Town stakes spot plays for Aug. 26
TwinSpires highlights our top plays in the final five stakes races of the evening at Charles Town on Friday, Aug. 26.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Aug. 25, 2022
Jason looks back at working in the race office and remembers the loss of a racing coworker.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 25 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, including a trio of exactas.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 25, 2022
Jason discusses all of the big races coming up this weekend, including the Charles Town Classic on Friday night. He also talks Travers day at Saratoga, the Pat O'Brien from Del Mar, and more!
TwinSpires
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch August 25-29
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 24
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to single in the $4,147 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 24, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the racing day. Then we welcome in Vic Stauffer to talk about his summer as the Chief Steward at Arapahoe Park, stewards decisions, HISA and its effect on stewarding, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 24
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
What is the greatest Travers Stakes moment?
The Travers S. has been a fixture at Saratoga for more than a century and a half. What is your favorite moment from that illustrious history?
History
5 times you should consider opposing the betting favorite
How can you tell when a betting favorite is vulnerable to defeat? Here are five common examples of when a favorite might not be trustworthy.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Nest, Moira dominate ahead of potential Breeders' Cup clash
The Racing Roundtable — James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson — debate what three-year-old fillies Nest and Moira should do next and opine on a couple of the leading juvenile maiden winners from the past weekend.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Saratoga, Ellis, and Monmouth
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye at Saratoga, Ellis Park, and Monmouth Park over the weekend.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $2,737 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing
First-Crop Sires: Expectations High For Mendelssohn
TwinSpires Edge voters have made it clear: they’d like Mendelssohn to be one of the first-crop sires that we focus on in 2022.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 23, 2022
Jason opens the show with some betting discussions as well as a look back at some Woodbine racing. Then we welcome in TwinSpires' own James Scully to talk all things Saratoga and Travers Stakes.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 23
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
The Science of Racing: Vision and Blinkers
The Science of Racing looks at a horse’s vision and how changing the way they see the world around them can affect performance.
Education
Parx Racing stakes spot plays for Aug. 23
Parx Racing features a trio of stakes races on Tuesday, including the $200,000 Parx Dash S. for three-year-olds and up, and the $300,000 Smarty Jones S. for sophomores.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 22, 2022
With less than 75 days remaining until the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland, qualifying action continues to heat up around the globe.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the Peach Street Stakes
A big field of 11 will contest the $100,000 Peach Street S. at Presque Isle Downs on Monday. The route event on the Tapeta surface lacks a standout with the top two morning-line choices drawn widest in the field, so it seems like an appropriate spot to take a shot with an outsider.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 22
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 22, 2022
Jason discusses the Gold Cup and Saucer, plus the value of regional races.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 22 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $24,556 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: Double-digit winners, $50 exacta
Double-digit winners rule harness racing weekend; $50 exacta hit
Harness
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 22, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including catching up on all the news in racing. He also discusses Nest's continued dominance in Saratoga, Spenderalla going to Del Mar, and more!
Racing
Horses to single in Monmouth's $31,446 Pick 5 carryover
Fans of non-jackpot carryovers will be happy to hear the Sunday card at Monmouth Park boasts a hefty $31,446 Pick 5 prize pool.
Wagering
Betting with, and against, Moira in the Queen's Plate
A total of 11 sophomores will contest the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown in Sunday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 King Edward Stakes
A very interesting field of seven will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 King Edward S. (G2) at Woodbine.
Racing
Ellis Park Pick 5 Play for Aug. 20
Rains keep coming in Louisiana, so I’m shifting my Pick 5 play this week north to Ellis Park. It’s an interesting sequence with two I feel confident enough to single, several middle prices I am interested in, and a key spot in Race 7 where I feel my opinion will separate me from other Pick 5 tickets. I will play my “All As” ticket multiple times and play my All As and Bs just once.
Racing
Louisiana Downs: How to bet the $854 Super High 5 carryover
Care to chase Saturday’s $854 non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs? You’ll be happy to hear winning a share is mathematically straightforward.
Racing
Del Mar Oaks international scouting report: Txope
Fresh from selling for €1.2 million at Arqana’s Summer Sale, Txope hopes to give new owner Zhang Yuesheng a rapid return on investment in Saturday’s Del Mar Oaks (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Oaks
Barring any late withdrawals, Saturday's $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1) will have a capacity field of 14 three-year-old fillies.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Lake Placid Stakes
A total of eight three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Saratoga inner turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Lake Placid S. (G2).
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Smart N Fancy Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares, with one of those on the main-track only list, will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga grass in Saturday’s $150,000 Smart N Fancy S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Canadian Derby
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will go 1 1/4 miles at Century Mile in Saturday’s $200,000 Canadian Derby (G3).
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 20
The TwinSpires Jury analyzes the racing action at Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, and Monmouth.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Philip H. Iselin Stakes
A cast of six will vie in Saturday’s feature at Monmouth Park, the $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S. (G3).
Racing
Great Britain/Ireland Preview: Candleford can bounce back in Ebor
York’s Ebor meeting ends Saturday with two group races, but it’s the handicaps that will be the most watched.
International
Sydney Preview: Mo'unga can win his second Winx Stakes
Australia’s first Group 1 race of the season is the Winx Stakes, named after the champion mare that won the race three times.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 19 at Ellis Park, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with horses to single in lucrative carryovers at Saratoga and Emerald Downs.
Racing
Alabama Stakes exotics and Saratoga Late Pick 3 for Aug. 20
Top female three-year-olds Nest and Secret Oath will battle in the $600,000 Alabama S. (G1) in the 10th race on Saratoga's Saturday card.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Skidmore Stakes
A competitive field of 10 will dash 5 1/2 panels on the Saratoga main turf course in Friday’s $150,000 Skidmore S.
TwinSpires
First-Crop Sires 2022: Bolt d'Oro babies blossoming quickly
Bred in Kentucky by WinStar Farm and foaled in March 2015, Bolt d’Oro got off to a fast start as a two-year-old.
Features
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Aug. 18, 2022
Jason discusses inquiries and objections and being a steward.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 18 at Del Mar, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, including a win bet capitalizing on the Saratoga Bet Back promotion.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 18, 2022
Jason looks ahead to the weekend of racing, including talking some Saratoga, Del Mar, and the Queen's Plate from Woodbine!
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch August 18-22
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of exactas.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 17, 2022
Jason looks back at the Longacres Mile from Sunday night. Then he welcomes in Executive Director of the NYTHA Will Alempijevic to talk about racing in New York, the horsemen's groups, as well as his and Jason's time together at Portland Meadows.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 17
Dick Powell offers his pick and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
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