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The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 15-16
A pair of graded three-year-old filly stakes on turf and British Champions Day at Ascot are among the highlights of this weekend's stakes action.
Racing
2022 Sycamore Stakes Daily Double Wagers
The Sycamore (G3) will be the centerpiece of my Daily Double wagers as I will look to capitalize on the Twin Spires “Keeneland Daily-Double Down” promotion.
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10 things to know about the Breeders' Cup Mile
Inaugurated in 1984 as part of the first Breeders’ Cup gala, the Mile is designed for specialists at the distance. Yet its honor roll includes several champions of a broader range.
Breeders Cup
British Champions Day 2022: Baaeed, Adayar highlight huge day
British Champions Day has been a huge success since its introduction in 2011.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Everest Undercard Spot Plays
The Everest is the big drawcard at Randwick this weekend, but there’s plenty of other good racing to bet on.
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Tipsheet: The Everest 2022, betting with and without Nature Strip
There's one very simple question when considering how to play the Everest this year: do you take on Nature Strip?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 14 at Woodbine and Keeneland, including a pair of trifectas.
Racing
Meet the Contenders for The 2022 Everest
After months of negotiating, the field has been finalized for the world’s richest race on turf.
Racing
Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 14
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 14 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
Belmont Picks: James Scully's Oct. 14 at BAQ
James Scully offers his Belmont at the Big A picks for the late card on Oct. 14.
Wagering
Podcast: Weekend Preview on Winning Ponies with Steve Byk for Oct. 13, 2022
Vance Hanson and John Tammaro will look for the horses to watch this weekend including Keeneland where the payoffs have been generous.
Racing Podcast
Kilroy previews 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
What's in store for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1)? Pre-entries won't be announced until Oct. 24, but the likely runners are fierce.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Sands Point Stakes
A strong field of sophomore fillies will vie in the $200,000 Sands Point S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
Racing
2022 Ontario Fashion Stakes Value Play
A six-pack of fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Ontario Fashion S. (G3) at Woodbine.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 13
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 13, 2022
Jason looks back at his visit to Sweetwater Downs in Wyoming.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Keeneland, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in carryovers at Keeneland and Presque Isle.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 13, 2022
Jason spends most of the show talking about vertical wagering and some theories about it. He also talks about boxing exactas and trifectas. Finally, he looks ahead to stakes action from Belmont at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct.13-17
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
The up and down history of the American Grand National
The American Grand National, which carries a purse of $250,000 and is contested over 2 5/8 miles, is the richest and most prestigious jumping event in the U.S.
Racing
Lukewarm Breeders' Cup favorites typically ones to avoid
Knowing what kind of horses are best avoided is often just as important as who to latch onto. Breeders' Cup favorites the betting public is very cool towards is one such group.
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4 reasons you should bet turf races
Some of the most famous horse races in the United States are contested on dirt, including the Kentucky Derby (G1). But turf races often provide the best betting opportunities for horseplayers.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 12
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including a ticket for Keeneland’s $7,947 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 12, 2022
Jason is happy to welcome on Jim Miller from Hawthorne Race Course. They talk about a wide variety of topics, including the start of the Hawthorne season, the changing landscape of racing in Chicago, running harness and Thoroughbred, and more!
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Stallion Season S. field analysis and exotics plays
Ten three-year-old geldings will race one mile over the Horseshoe Indianapolis dirt in the $100,000 Stallion Season S. on Wednesday.
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Catching My Eye: Keeneland opening weekend
Leading into Breeders' Cup weekend, Kevin Kilroy will be keeping an eye on track trends as well as individual performances at Keeneland.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Reflections on the final round of Breeders' Cup preps
In the second of two special Racing Roundtables, a look back on the final weekend of major Breeders' Cup preps and thoughts on whose stock is on the rise and on decline.
Racing
10 things to know for the Breeders' Cup Turf
One of the original Breeders’ Cup fixtures dating back to the 1984 genesis, the Turf has retained its character as a 1 1/2-mile test.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf: 10 things to know
Established in 1999, the Filly & Mare Turf was the first new race added to the Breeders’ Cup slate since its 1984 inaugural.
Breeders Cup
Hong Kong Preview: Elegance set to be Valiant
Valiant Elegance looks capable of overcoming an eight-pound rise in the ratings in the Pedder Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $868 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 11, 2022
Jason opens up the show talking some Santa Anita racing from the past weekend. We also welcome in Santa Anita track announcer Frank Mirahmadi to talk about Santa Anita, his new gig at Saratoga, the baseball playoffs, and much more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 11
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 10, 2022
The biggest single week of Breeders’ Cup qualifiers took place over three days from Oct. 7-9. No fewer than 14 “Win and You’re In” qualifiers took place at three tracks across the United States.
Breeders Cup
Harness Weekly Update: Profitable seconds key exactas
Parade of profit from place prices, the keys to five exactas
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 10
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 10 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to single in a trio of Pick 5 carryovers.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 10, 2022
Jason looks back at some of the stories from the weekend, including a huge upset in the world of harness racing.
Racing
Pedigree profile: Cave Rock
Speed is the greatest weapon a racehorse can possess. Stamina is equally dangerous as distances get longer. Combine speed with stamina, and you have the makings of an elite racehorse.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 10, 2022
Jason looks back at the busy weekend of racing from across the country, including all the big Breeders' Cup preps. We look back at Keeneland's opening weekend, Moira in the E.P. Taylor at Woodbine, and much more!
Racing
Podcast: Equine Forum featuring Scott Shapiro for Oct. 8, 2022
TwinSpires handicapper Scott Shapiro shares his TwinSpiresTriple Play
Racing Podcast
Santa Anita Stakes Spot Plays for Oct. 9
A trio of stakes races on the lawn, two of which are of the graded variety, will highlight the Sunday action at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Carryover watch: Santa Anita's $406,146 Pick 5, Aqueduct's $85,636 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson suggests singles to build tickets around in a pair of Sunday carryovers at Aqueduct and Santa Anita.
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Aqueduct Stakes Plays for Oct. 9
A trio of graded stakes events will highlight the Sunday card at Aqueduct.
Racing
Podcast: Weekend Preview on At the Races with Steve Byk for Oct. 7, 2022
Join Thoroughbred horse racing experts ahead of the upcoming weekend's big races, including TwinSpires' James Scully and Brisnet contributor Gus Alonso.
Racing Podcast
How to bet the 2022 Spinster Stakes
A compact field of five will vie in Sunday’s $600,000 Spinster S. (G1) at Keeneland.
Racing
Keeneland: Horses to single in the $33,629 Pick 6 carryover
Keeneland’s $1 Pick 6 proved unsolvable on opening day, which means there’s an enticing $33,629 non-jackpot carryover on the table for Saturday.
Wagering
After the Racetrack: Underscore and Natalie Voss
This month’s After the Racetrack looks at the special relationship between Underscore, aka Blueberry, and his partner, the Paulick Report’s editor-in-chief, Natalie Voss.
Aftercare
The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 8-9
With the final round of Breeders' Cup preps on tap across North America, the TwinSpires Jury have scoured those and other races across the world to offer their best opinions.
Racing
Podcast: Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully for Oct. 6, 2022
We're on the road to the Breeders' Cup and this weekend is jam packed with “Win and You’re In” qualifying races. These bi-coastal races promise to have a massive impact on World Championships taking place in less than a month and you won't want to miss a thing.
Racing Podcast
Betting With, and Against, Santin in the Coolmore Mile Stakes
An overflow field of 16 will travel one mile on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $1 million Coolmore Turf Mile S. (G1)
Wagering
Santa Anita: Rodeo Drive Exotic Wagers
A well-matched field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive S. (G1) on Saturday.
Wagering
Santa Anita: How to bet the American Pharoah Stakes
A total of eight juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah S. (G1). The Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” tilt will be led by four entrants from the mighty Bob Baffert barn.
Kentucky Derby
Sydney Preview: Spot plays for Randwick
There are good fields for all the Randwick features this weekend.
International
Great Britain Preview: Naval Power can take Dewhurst
The Dewhurst Stakes (G1), which highlights the weekend card at Newmarket, is almost always the most important juvenile race in Europe.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 7 at Delaware Park and Keeneland, along with a horse to single in the $207,748 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Keeneland: Scott Shapiro's expert picks for Oct. 7 at KEE
Expert picks by TwinSpires handicapper Scott Shapiro for opening day at Keeneland on October 7, 2022.
Wagering
Belmont: James Scully's expert picks for Oct. 7 at BAQ
Expert picks by TwinSpires handicapper James Scully for Belmont at Aqueduct on October 7, 2022.
Wagering
Keeneland spot plays for Opening Day Oct. 7
Racing returns to Keeneland on Friday, and all meet long TwinSpires is offering the Daily Double Down, in which you get a 50% bonus, up to $50 daily, on all winning daily double wagers if you hit at least two daily doubles on a given day.
Wagering
Woodbine: E. P. Taylor Stakes Exacta Wagers
A total of nine fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s $750,000 E. P. Taylor S. (G1).
Wagering
Keeneland: How to bet the Breeders' Futurity
An overflow field of 16 two-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity S. (G1) at Keeneland.
Kentucky Derby
Kilroy's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Classics of All Time
If Flightline, Life Is Good, Olympiad, Epicenter, and Taiba all line up in the starting gate on the first Saturday in November, I anticipate one of the most electric editions of the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) races on Nov. 5.
Breeders Cup
First-crop sires: Good Magic's Blazing Sevens, Curly Jack win on Road to Kentucky Derby
By siring the winners of the first two scoring races on the main Road to the Kentucky Derby, Good Magic has surged to the lead in the freshman sire standings.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 6, 2022
Jason looks back at a forgettable day for him at Keeneland.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 6, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about a variety of news and betting topics that have come up this week. Then he looks ahead to the first couple of days at Keeneland as well as weekend action from Belmont at Aqueduct and Woodbine.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Thistledown, along with a horse to single in the $71,284 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont at the Big A.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 6-10
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.
Harness
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 6
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Keeneland: How to bet the Alcibiades Stakes
A full field of 14 juvenile fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Keeneland main surface in Friday’s $500,000 Alcibiades S. (G1).
Wagering
Horseshoe Indianapolis spot plays for Oct. 5
The Miss Indiana S. for two-year-old fillies will kick off a stretch of four straight stakes races on Wednesday's 12-race card at Horseshoe Indianapolis, which includes the Cardinal S., Indiana Futurity, and To Much Coffee S.
Wagering
Kilroy's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Distaffs of All Time
Time and again over the past 37 runnings of the Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1), we have witnessed the best of our sport regardless of gender.
Breeders Cup
5 positive signs when betting on unraced horses
It can be tricky for inexperienced horseplayers to bet on maiden races filled with unraced horses. How is it possible to predict the performances of horses who have never run?
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including exactas for the Miss Indiana S. and Indiana Futurity.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 5, 2022
Jason welcomes on horseplayer and fan Michael Podd to talk about his racetrack travels. Michael has been to over 150 racetracks and tells stories of his favorites from around the world.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 5
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
How to play the Early Pick 5 for Opening Night at Delta Downs
Delta Downs fires up this Wednesday night. A unique bullring track with a charismatic host in Don Stevens, if you don't already play Delta races religiously, you might this meet as they move the racing to the nighttime.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Reflections on first round of final Breeders' Cup preps
In the first of two special Racing Roundtables, a look back on the first weekend of final Breeders' Cup prep and thoughts on whose stock is on the rise and on decline.
Features
Catching My Eye: Stretching out in October
When a two-year-old colt stretches out to two turns for the first time and takes a major step forward, it’s only natural to think about his Kentucky Derby chances. When a three-year-old does it at this point in the season, it’s easy to wonder what could have been.
Analysis
Hong Kong Preview: H Z Tourbillon ready for bold effort
H Z Tourbillon can shake off last season’s blues and win the Tai Shue Wan Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $593 Pick 5 carryover at Belterra Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 4, 2022
Jason opens the show recapping some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then we're excited to welcome on jockey Jareth Loveberry to talk about his career in the saddle, moving circuits, the famed Rivelli commercial, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 4
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Blazing Sevens
It’s no wonder why Blazing Sevens has enjoyed success running long on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. The stretch-running Champagne S. (G1) winner has a strong pedigree for handling classic distances.
Kentucky Derby
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 3, 2022
Five weeks out from the 2022 Breeders’ Cup, prep races are unfolding at a blazing pace as key contenders stake their claims for favoritism at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Harness Weekly Update: $30 winner among 60% to hit the board
Super harness results with $30 and $20 winners; 60% on H2W hit the board
Harness
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 3
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 3, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including Rich Strike's near win in the Lukas Classic.
Features
Parx Stakes Spot Plays for Oct. 3
A quartet of black-type events will highlight a very nice card at Parx on Monday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 3 at Presque Isle Downs and Parx Racing, along with horses to single in the $16,219 Pick 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 3, 2022
We look back at the weekend of racing from across the country. Jason discusses Hot Rod Charlie and Rich Strike's battle in the Lukas Classic as well as the Woodward, racing from Santa Anita, and more!
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Speakeasy Stakes
A field of nine juveniles will dash five panels on the lawn in the $100,000 Speakeasy S. at Santa Anita.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Frizette Stakes
Two-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the dirt at Aqueduct on Sunday in the $400,000 Frizette S.
Racing
Churchill Downs: A single and a longshot for the mandatory-payout $33,734 Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs September meet wraps up on Sunday with a 10-race card featuring the mandatory payout of a $33,734 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Seven longshots to consider on 2022 Arc Day
Amid all the leading lights on Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) card at ParisLongchamp, there could be a few about to step out of the shadows.
Racing
Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Day: Tasso can repeat
The richest day in European racing always provides numerous opportunities for bettors.
Racing
Betting Strategies: Pool Selection with Geoff Riggs
Born the day after his parents’ annual Kentucky Derby party, Louisville native Geoff Riggs’s love of horse racing was fated.
Racing
Gulfstream Park: Singles for the mandatory-payout $410,521 Pick 6 carryover
From a betting perspective, the highlight of the first Saturday in October is the mandatory payout of a $410,521 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 1
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 1 card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Belmont Picks: Darin Zoccali's picks for Oct. 1 at BAQ
Darin Zoccali offers his picks for the Oct. 1 card at BAQ.
Wagering
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