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Pick 5 Evangeline Downs Friday August 5: Using Everyone's Single
When we use the most obvious single in a sequence, we need to be careful not to take horses who will similarly be on everyone’s ticket.
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Epicenter steps up, top challengers wait in Travers
Epicenter will take some beating as the favorite in the $1.25 Travers (G1) at Saratoga on Aug. 27, and the 1 1/4-mile race promises to feature his top divisional challengers.
Analysis
Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager: Flightline installed as 3-1 favorite in Pool 1
Pool 1 of the new Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager (BCCFW) opens at noon (ET) Friday, with unbeaten Metropolitan H. (G1) star Flightline installed as the 3-1 morning-line favorite.
Breeders Cup
Randwick Preview: Belluci Babe can topple favorite
Australia’s new racing season kicks into gear with the 1,200-meter (about six-furlong) Missile S. (G2) at Randwick.
International
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for August 4, 2022
Jason follows up last week's column on working in horse racing. This week, he talks about working within your passion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 4 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 4, 2022
Jason opens the show looking ahead to some of the weekend stakes action, including the Whitney at Saratoga and the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer. Then we welcome in Gabe Prewitt to talk Hambletonian. He also discusses Saturday's Clement L. Hirsch Stakes at Del Mar.
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Seven best Arlington Million winners
Arlington’s iconic turf race has been transferred to Churchill Downs in 2022. In anticipation of the Aug. 13 renewal, here’s my idea of the seven best Arlington Million heroes.
Features
What is a fair odds line, and how do you make one?
When betting on horse races, picking the right horse is only half the equation. Since it’s basically impossible to pick 100% winners, betting when the odds are suitable is a key to long-term success.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in carryovers at Canterbury Park and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 3, 2022
Jason opens the show with a discussion on betting and the attitude that goes along with it. Then we welcome in jockey Chantal Sutherland to the show!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 3
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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Indiana First Lady exotics for Horseshoe Indianapolis Aug. 3
Twelve three-year-old fillies will race one mile over the Horseshoe Indianapolis dirt in the $200,000 Indiana First Lady S. on Wednesday, Aug. 3.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Travers, Jackie, and upcoming juveniles
In this week's edition of the Racing Roundtable, we talk Travers (G1), Jackie's Warrior, and some of the promising juveniles recently seen at Saratoga and Del Mar.
Racing
First-crop sires: Good Magic has Hopeful candidate in Blazing Sevens
Good Magic checks multiple boxes for stud appeal. A $1 million yearling, by a Hall of Famer and from a productive family, he developed into a champion juvenile and Grade 1-winning classic performer at three.
Pedigree
Introducing the First-Crop Sires Series 2022: Choose a Sire for us to Follow
TwinSpires is bringing back the First-Crop Sires Series for 2022. Last year's series included Gun Runner and Arrogate, and this season, Justify tops our list to follow closely.
Pedigree
Catching My Eye: Saratoga July 30 and 31
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye at Saratoga over the weekend, including a pair of Brad Cox horses.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 2, 2022
Jason recaps some of the late Sunday racing action as well as Conagher's big win at Colonial on Monday. Then we welcome in handicapper Jon Hardoon to talk some Saratoga, Del Mar, and more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 2 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,351 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 2
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 1, 2022
Jason discusses the solid start to the Del Mar meet.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 1 at Colonial Downs, including a win bet capitalizing on the Colonial Downs All-Stakes Bet Back offer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 1, 2022
We look back at a busy week from around the racing world, including the Jim Dandy day card at Saratoga as well as another good weekend of racing at Del Mar.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for August 1
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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Harness Weekly Update: Cold $47 exacta, $32 winner in the spotlight
Cold $47 exacta; Adios $18 upset winner exclusive; $32 Hambo-Oaks elim pick
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2022 Monmouth Oaks Value Plays
Sunday’s $250,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3) has attracted a very good field of six three-year-old fillies.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $8,684 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park kicks off with an $8,684 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1 (post time 12:25 p.m. ET).
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Betting Strategies: Finding value when a race has two heavy favorites
This past Thursday’s $194,000 Birdstone S. at Saratoga presented a textbook scenario that vertical players should always be on the lookout for.
Education
Tabbing a value play in the 2022 Eddie Read Stakes
Sunday's especially competitive Eddie Read (G2) features a quartet from the barn of the red-hot Phil D’Amato, and I will give the slight edge to a horse from his shedrow.
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How to bet the 2022 Amsterdam Stakes
A total of nine sophomores will vie in the $200,000 Amsterdam S. (G2) at Saratoga on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2022 Bowling Green Stakes
A talented field of six turf stayers will contest the $250,000 Bowling Green S. (G2) at Saratoga on Sunday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for July 30
A showdown among many of the nation's top three-year-olds at Saratoga and the return of a leading older horse at Del Mar highlight this weekend's racing action.
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How to bet with, and against, Shaaz in the Bing Crosby Stakes
A deep and well-matched field of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1) at Del Mar. The six-furlong dash attracted a fine group that lacks a clear-cut favorite, making it an excellent betting opportunity.
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How to bet the 2022 San Diego Handicap
An outstanding field of nine will go postward in the $300,000 San Diego H. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday. The well-matched cast for the 1 1/16-mile contest attracted a classy group of contenders in what appears to be a fine betting affair.
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South Africa: Champions Cup Day Preview
South Africa’s racing season winds up with Champions Cup Day at Greyville in Durban on Saturday.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 5 Spot Plays
For punters seeking a great payout, the last day of Glorious Goodwood is the one that interests them most.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Friday, July 29 at Saratoga and Del Mar, including a trio of exactas.
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Australia Preview: Oscar Zulu to overcome delay
The listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge, run over 1,500 meters (about 7 1/2 furlongs), has been rescheduled for this week at Rosehill.
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Saratoga: How to bet the 2022 Jim Dandy Stakes
A compact, but fantastic, field of four three-year-olds will go postward in the $600,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Saratoga: 2022 Vanderbilt Exotics Wagers
Five horses will try to take down the exquisite #4 Jackie’s Warrior (1-5) in Saturday’s $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Monmouth: How to bet the Tyro Stakes
A total of seven two-year-olds will dash five panels on the Monmouth Park lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Tyro S.
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Laurel: How to bet the Deputed Testamony Stakes
Seven older males will go 1 1/8 miles over the Laurel Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Deputed Testamony S.
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Curlin Stakes exotics plays for Saratoga July 29
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for the Curlin Stakes on Saratoga's Friday card.
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Daisycutter H. exotics plays for Del Mar July 29
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for the Daisycutter H. on Del Mar's Friday card.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for Thursday, July 28: Near Singles
In terms of betting strategy, I will be pressing up my A opinions, specifically those above, in order to aim for what could be a nice low four-figure payout for this Evangeline Downs Pick 5 sequence.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for July 28, 2022
Jason writes about the moving around lifestyle that comes with working in horse racing.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 4 Spot Plays
The most significant race on Day 4 at Glorious Goodwood is the shortest.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 28 at Del Mar, Saratoga, and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Del Mar’s $21,056 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 28, 2022
Jason looks back at some of the stakes action from Saratoga and Colonial on Wednesday. Then we do our weekend preview looking ahead to Saratoga and Del Mar racing.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch July 28-31
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.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 28
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Thursday.
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Hanson: Glorious Goodwood plays for July 28
After bypassing Wednesday's action at Goodwood, when two of the three Group races were won by the post-time favorite, it's back-in-the-saddle time for Day 3 of the five-day fixture on Thursday.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Opening Weekend at Del Mar and Spa Babies
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye during opening weekend of Del Mar, as well as juveniles who impressed at Saratoga.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 27
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day 3 at Glorious Goodwood is highlighted by the Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park and Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 27, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the Wednesday feature at Saratoga, the Honorable Miss. Then he welcomes in trainer Lindsay Schultz to talk about the start of her training career, winning at Monmouth, her journey through the racing world, and more! Jason also plays a new song parody about Smarty Jones!
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Step-by-step: How to bet a superfecta
If you’re a horse racing bettor comfortable playing wagers like the exacta and trifecta, the superfecta is the next logical bet to pursue.
Education
Racing Roundtable: Cyberknife, Nest, and Clairiere
This week's edition of the Racing Roundtable covers the immediate future of Haskell (G1) winner Cyberknife and the fallout following a pair of races for fillies and mares at Saratoga.
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Manitoba Oaks exotics plays for Assiniboia July 26
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 5 on Assiniboia Down’s Tuesday card, including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets.
Racing
TwinSpires player scores 299K on Pick 6 at Saratoga
A TwinSpires user in Augusta, Michigan celebrated the win of a lifetime when he raked in $299,000 on the Pick 6 during opening weekend at Saratoga.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
All seven races at Goodwood on Wednesday and Thursday are subject to the TwinSpires Rest of the World Bet Back offer.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, July 26 at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 26
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 26, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the racing day. Then we welcome back our buddy Scott Shapiro to talk some Del Mar and Saratoga racing, and more!
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Hanson: Glorious Goodwood plays for July 26
The two earliest Group offerings on Day 1 offer a bit more hope for those looking to find a longer shot.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, July 25 at Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $904 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
The highlight of the first day is the Goodwood Cup, which the eight-year-old Stradivarius attempts to win for the fifth time.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 25, 2022
Jason looks back at this weekend's Haskell Stakes and shares an old story about him and his dad at the races.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 25, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including a thrilling finish in this year's Haskell Stakes at Monmouth. He also talks Saratoga weekend and opening week at Del Mar.
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Harness Weekly Update: $37 top winner
Top harness winner $37, along with stakes and overnight cashing results.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 25
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $5,044 Super High 5 carryover
It isn’t easy to hit a Super High 5 wager at Gulfstream Park, so it's not surprising to see a $5,044 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in the Sunday opener.
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How to bet the 2022 Dance Smartly Stakes
A talented field of eight will go 1 1/16 miles over the Woodbine lawn in Sunday’s $200,000 Dance Smartly S.
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Saratoga Juvenile Plays for July 24
A trio of races for two-year-olds are part of a fine card at Saratoga on Sunday.
Racing
Betting Strategies: 'It all depends on what you are trying to make from the race'
Sara and I spoke over the phone on Friday about her betting strategies, and she offers up her Late Pick 5 at Saratoga for Saturday.
Education
Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for July 23: Cornerstone Race
Let’s lean on the likely winners in races 5 and 8, so we can be sure to capitalize on our longshot opinions in races 4 and 7.
Racing
Arizona Downs: How to bet the $3,885 Pick 5 carryover
If you would like to chase a non-jackpot carryover on Saturday, then you’re advised to check out the action at Arizona Downs.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Horses to note at Colonial Downs
Two weeks in at Colonial Downs, there have been some excellent efforts by some under-the-radar horses who have some interesting options ahead of them.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Wickerr Stakes
A large field of 13 will travel one mile on the Del Mar turf on Sunday in the $100,000 Wickerr S.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for July 23
With a number of stakes races on tap for the weekend at Monmouth Park, Saratoga, Del Mar, and Woodbine, the TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Ashley Anderson name their best bets and the horses to fade.
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United Nations S. exotics and Monmouth graded stakes Pick 4
Below we give you our best exotics plays for the United Nations S. (G1), including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets. Then, we build an all-graded stakes Pick 4 ticket beginning with Race 9 and ending with the Haskell in Race 12.
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How to bet the 2022 San Clemente Stakes
A total of 12 three-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the Del Mar lawn in the $200,000 San Clemente S.
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Monmouth Dirt Stakes Spot Plays for July 23
Three stakes races on the main surface help comprise the signature day of the summer meeting at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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Monmouth Park Turf Stakes Spot Plays for July 23
A trio of turf stakes races will take place at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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Betting with, and against, Nest in the Coaching Club American Oaks
A handful of three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga.
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Great Britain and Ireland Preview: Spot Plays July 23
The Royal meet in June may have the glamour and the depth, but the single greatest race at the Ascot track is this weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, July 22 at Ellis Park and Saratoga, along with horses to single in Gulfstream Park’s $94,227 Pick 5 carryover.
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2022 Connaught Cup Stakes Exotics Wagers
A massive field of 14 will go postward in Saturday’s $175,000 Connaught Cup S. (G2) at Woodbine.
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How to bet the 2022 Haskell Stakes
An excellent field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Monmouth Park main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell S.
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Australia Preview: Oscar Zulu one to watch in Winter Challenge
Sydney’s second to last Saturday of the 2021-22 racing season is headlined by the Listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for July 21, 2022
Jason discusses Del Mar opening day and shares a story about the time he met Del Mar racecaller Trevor Denman.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 21
Dick Powell takes a look at the Thursday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to single in Belterra Park’s $677 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 21, 2022
Jason starts to look ahead to the big weekend of racing, including Opening Day at Del Mar on Friday with the Oceanside as the feature. He also talks about Haskell Day at Monmouth and the Saratoga Saturday card.
Racing
After the Racetrack: Kelso Was Brilliant On and Off the Track
This legend sailed into retirement with ease, showing the same consistency and excellence that had earned him a place in the sport’s Hall of Fame.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch July 21-25
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
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 20
Dick Powell takes a look at the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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Pros and cons of boxing your bets
When horse racing bettors talk about boxing wagers, they’re referring to a specific wagering strategy for bets like the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, July 20 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with a ticket for the $994 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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