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Hong Kong Preview: Lightning Storm forecast for Happy Valley
Exciting newcomer Lightning Storm can defy a step up in class and a 10 pound rise in the ratings to win for the third time in four Hong Kong outings.
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The Science of Horse Racing: The Stride
Let’s look at the particulars of the stride and how horses move at each gait.
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Racing Roundtable: Louisiana Derby Preview Day
With Louisiana Derby Preview Day at Fair Grounds in the books, TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson are back with observations.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, Turf Paradise, and Sunland Park, including a ticket for Sunland’s $530 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 22, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about some of the news of the day including Medina Spirit's disqualification from the Kentucky Derby. Then we welcome in Nick Tammaro from Sam Houston to talk about racing in Houston, his first season calling races, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Momentous, Strong Quality deliver at Fair Grounds
The second half of February is a pretty late date for potential Kentucky Derby winners to be breaking their maidens. But as Justify proved, it's not impossible.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 21, 2022
We’ve reached another milestone—the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) is only 75 days away.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 21, 2022
Jason Beem discusses one of his favorite stories from this past weekend in racing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 21 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, including a pair of stakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 21, 2022
We look back at the big Risen Star Stakes day at Fair Grounds and talk about the huge 13 race card there.
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Harness Weekly Update: Exacta, parlay scores make for lucrative weekend
Double-digit exacta, parlay, $30 top win price for harness weekend.
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How to bet Santa Anita's mandatory-payout $664,317 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson handicaps Sunday's mandatory-payout $664,317 Rainbow Pick 6 sequence at Santa Anita.
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Adhamo is the value play in the Fair Grounds Stakes
A well-matched field of 11 will travel about 1 1/8 miles on the turf in Saturday’s $150,000 Fair Grounds S. (G3).
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How to bet Turfway Park's $1,653 Super High 5 carryover
If you’re a handicapper who isn’t afraid of a challenge, then we encourage you to pursue the $1,653 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Turfway Park.
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Scully: Handicapping All-Stakes Pick 5 on Risen Star program
Saturday’s Louisiana Derby Preview Day at Fair Grounds features a $500,000 guaranteed Late Pick 5, and the $400,000 Risen Star (G2), the first Kentucky Derby qualifier worth 85 points (50-20-10-5 scale) this year, anchors the all-stakes sequence. Here are the horses I will use and my Pick 5 ticket.
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How to bet with, and against, Hidden Connection in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes
Eleven sophomore fillies will be competing Saturday in the $300,000 Rachel Alexandra S. (G2) with Kentucky Oaks points on the line.
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Laurel Park: Stakes plays for Feb. 19
A six-pack of black-type races, with two of the graded variety, will headline a major day of racing at Laurel Park.
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The Jury: Bets and Fades for Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds
The newly-assembled TwinSpires "jury" look ahead to Saturday's Risen Star Day card at Fair Grounds.
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Road to the Kentucky Derby: Risen Star Preview Show [VIDEO]
Join the TwinSpires team with Joe Kristufek and Scott Shapiro examining the Risen Star Stakes on site at Fair Grounds.
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Britain-Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for Graded Jumps Races
Though there will be some good guides to the Cheltenham Festival this weekend, there are also some great betting opportunities in their own right.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 18
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday at Turfway Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in a trio of non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.
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Exotics plays for the 2022 Mineshaft Stakes
A strong field of 11 will go 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds main strip in Saturday’s $250,000 Mineshaft S.
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Turfway Park: How to bet the 2022 Dust Commander Stakes
A very good field of eight will contest the Saturday feature at Turfway Park, the $100,000 Dust Commander S.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the 2022 Albert Stall Memorial Stakes
A field of 10 will vie in the grassy $100,000 Albert M. Stall Memorial S. during a huge day of racing at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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Oaklawn Park: How to bet the 2022 Dixie Belle Stakes
An excellent cast of eight three-year-old fillies will travel six furlongs in the $150,000 Dixie Belle S. at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Risen Star Day maiden races prove highly productive
Over the last three years, maiden races on the Risen Star undercard have produced at least nine stakes winners, including millionaires By My Standards and Mystic Guide.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Risen Star Stakes & Pro vs Con Rating
A superb field of 10 sophomores will travel nine panels on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star S.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 17, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some betting and wagering topics. Then he discusses the big Fair Grounds card for Saturday as well as stakes action from Laurel Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $5,349 Super High 5 carryover.
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Dubai Preview: Shahama favored to win UAE Oaks
The UAE Oaks is the first race where 85 points are available in the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Oaks series.
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Recent trends in the Risen Star Stakes
Here are three things to know about the recent history of the Risen Star.
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Harness Racing: Picks & Horses to Watch for Feb. 17-19
Harness Racing: Picks & Horses to Watch for Feb. 17-19
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Blackadder
It’s easy to peg Blackadder as a synthetic specialist following his victory in the El Camino Real Derby over the Tapeta track at Golden Gate Fields. But such a conclusion might be premature.
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Step-by-step: How to bet a Pick 6
In terms of difficulty, all other wagers pale in comparison to the Pick 6, which dares you to select the winners of six consecutive races.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 16 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to key in carryovers at Turfway and Sam Houston.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 16, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some current topics from the world of racing. Then we welcome in Liam Benson from Taylor Made Stallions to talk about Knicks Go, traveling with California Chrome, breeding in Lexington, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: Sam F. Davis and the Eclipse Awards
TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson are back with observations on the big races, storylines, and events of the past week.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Notorious Life of Arnold Rothstein
From baseball to horse racing, Arnold Rothstein played a role in some of the more dubious sports moments of the early 20th century.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 15, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about some of the news from the world of racing. Then we welcome in Marcus Hersh from the Daily Racing Form to talk all about the Fair Grounds Risen Star Day card.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Classic Causeway
Can the late, great racehorse and stallion Giant's Causeway sire a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner in his final year of opportunity?
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Hong Kong Preview: Purton finds Soulmate
The appointment of leading jockey Zac Purton could be enough to get #2 Soulmate back in winning form in the Cypress Handicap at Happy Valley Feb. 16.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 15 at Sunland Park and Turf Paradise, including suggested singles for the $33,826 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Early look at Saudi Cup Day: Top contenders, trends, and horses to watch
Until the final declarations are released next week, here’s how the Feb. 26 Saudi Cup and five lucrative supporting events for Thoroughbreds are shaping up.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Charge It impresses at Gulfstream
The Kentucky Derby is drawing closer with every passing day, but impressive sophomore maiden winners continue to emerge on the scene.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 14, 2022
Impressive performances have been par for the course this year on both the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Oaks.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 14, 2022
Jason looks back at his weekend calling the Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs.
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After the Racetrack: Whitmore
Now retired, Whitmore is looking for a new job and trainer Ron Moquett and his wife Laura have plans for 2020’s champion sprinter.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 14 at Fair Grounds and Turf Paradise, including a couple of cold exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 14, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including the Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs. He also discusses weekend racing from Oaklawn Park and Golden Gate Fields as the Road to the Kentucky Derby continues.
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2022 KDFW Pool 3: 'All others' 2-1, Smile Happy holds at 8-1
The top two betting choices in Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) had a familiar look - "All Others" and individual favorite Smile Happy - while Classic Causeway was the big market mover.
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Harness Weekly Update: $21 pick tops host of winners, 50% hit board
Harness highlights include 24% win hit rate, with a top price of $21, plus 50% in the money and exactas as well.
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How to bet Laurel Park's $8,983 Pick 5 carryover
Fans of Laurel Park will be happy to hear the Maryland racetrack has tossed up an $8,983 carryover for Sunday’s 50-cent Late Pick 5. Let's play the sequence on a modest $12 budget.
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Kentucky Derby prospect report: Louisiana
The three-year-old talent pool appears to be quite deep in Louisiana this year for Derby hopefuls.
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Analyzing the Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream and Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson highlights horses to play in a pair of Saturday Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park.
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Kentucky Derby prospect report: Florida
With less than three months to go till Derby, let's took a look at the top prospects from Florida who will be aiming for the Twin Spires.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for the Sam F. Davis and Razorback Handicap
The two most lucrative events on the racing calendar this weekend are the $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs and the $600,000 Razorback H. (G3) for older horses at Oaklawn Park.
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Scully: Spot Plays for Tampa Bay Downs, Oaklawn Park Feb. 12
The first of two Kentucky Derby qualifiers at Tampa Bay Downs, the $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3), highlights Saturday’s stakes action. Along with a pair of Tampa plays, I’ll recommend a couple of horses on the 11-race card at Oaklawn Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 11 at Fair Grounds, Turfway Park, and Turf Paradise, along with suggested singles for the $19,590 Pick 6 carryover at Sam Houston.
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Britain/Ireland Preview: Broomfield Burg looking good at Newbury
The best betting race of the weekend is undoubtedly the Betfair Hurdle (G3), the richest handicap hurdle race in Britain.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for February 10, 2022
Jason talks with Jessica Paquette about Thoroughbred breeding and using it for handicapping.
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Dubai/South Africa Preview: Kiefer, Zakouski favored for Meydan features
The Dubai racing carnival continues to hot up Friday, with the seven-race Meydan card featuring three Group races and three Listed races.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the 2022 Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will dash five panels on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Ladies Turf Sprint S.
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Tipsheet: 2022 El Camino Real Derby
A total of 11 three-year-olds will run in the $100,000 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Sam F. Davis Stakes
An overflow field of 13 three-year-olds will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Betting with, and against, Coach in the Bayakoa Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park to contest the competitive $250,000 Bayakoa S. (G3) on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $80 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 10 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in Sam Houston’s $7,270 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 10, 2022
Jason discusses the big weekend coming up, including the Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs, the El Camino Real Derby, and Oaklawn racing.
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Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to Watch for Feb. 10-12
Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to Watch for Feb. 10-12
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Oaklawn Park: Exotics plays for the Razorback H. on Feb. 12
An especially competitive field of nine will go postward in the lucrative $600,000 Razorback H. (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Scully, Hanson examine Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
James Scully and Vance Hanson have reached a consensus on a joint selection for Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 9, 2022
Jason welcomes in Benny Southstreet from Trip Note Pros to the show for a conversation on trip handicapping, gallop out, watching replays, and much more!
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How horse racing ROI stats are calculated
You may have gathered horse racing has a specific way of calculating the return on investment (ROI) generated by different betting angles. But the way it works isn’t necessarily clear at first glance.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 9 at Gulfstream Park and Sam Houston, including exacta and trifecta wagers.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Early Voting
A favorable pedigree isn’t the only requirement to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). But it’s a good place to start.
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Hong Kong Preview: Gorytus can win again
Exciting four-year-old #3 Gorytus could earn himself a crack at the Hong Kong Derby if he can win the Victoria Park Handicap at Happy Valley Feb. 9.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from the Holy Bull and more
Following a noteworthy weekend of classic preps, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson are back with observations on events of the past week.
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Smile Happy, White Abarrio top individual interests in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will open its three-day run on Friday, and top individuals among the 24 betting interests include unbeaten Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) winner Smile Happy (#21) and recent Holy Bull (G3) scorer White Barrio (#22).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Parx Racing, Sunland Park, and Turf Paradise, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 8, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some racing from Santa Anita over the weekend. Then we welcome in Turfway Park based trainer Ethan West to talk about his career, and racing at Turfway Park.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 7, 2022
Only three months remain until the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1), which means the winter prep season is quickly heating up.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Eagle in Love, Nitrous Channel deliver winning debuts
The first week in February saw several promising three-year-olds post impressive maiden victories. A couple of debut winners at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park were particularly eye-catching.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 7, 2022
Jason Beem discusses some of the weekend news from around racing including the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 7 at Turf Paradise, including two $10 exacta bets.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 7, 2022
We look back at the weekend of racing from around the country. Jason discusses the Holy Bull day card at Gulfstream, the Withers from Aqueduct, and a pair of graded stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Harness Weekly Update: $41 bomb score among double-digit winners
Big win hits include $41 topper of two-digit prices and valuable exotic elements.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Horses to play (or oppose) in the $92,713 Pick 5 carryover
Five-figure, non-jackpot Pick 5 carryovers don’t come along every day. That’s why we’re excited to see Tampa Bay Downs toss up a $92,713 Late Pick 5 carryover for Sunday’s card.
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Horses to play in Aqueduct's $98,633 Pick 6 carryover
From a sporting perspective, the Withers S. (G3) is the highlight of the Saturday card at Aqueduct. But from a betting perspective, the highlight is the $98,633 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Feb. 5
Three graded stakes tilts will highlight a fine day of racing at The Great Race Place on Saturday.
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Ireland/Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays for Dublin Racing Festival
Saturday’s Dublin Festival card is the subject of a Rest of the World Bet Back offer with TwinSpires, where players’ first win bets in all races will have up to $10 refunded if the horse finishes second.
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Secretariat's Top 10 Foals
The measuring stick for a great thoroughbred is not just their performances on the track, but also their ability to pass those talents on to the next generation.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of five three-year-olds will vie in Sunday’s $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3)
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Feb. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 4 at Fair Grounds and Turf Paradise, plus a ticket for the $14,773 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita.
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Turfway Park: Forego Stakes exotics plays for Feb. 5
Nine dashers will go 6 1/2 furlongs on the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $100,000 Forego S.
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How to bet the 2022 Forward Gal Stakes
A total of seven sophomore fillies will go seven-eighths on the Gulfstream Park main strip in Saturday’s $100,000 Forward Gal S.
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How to bet the 2022 Swale Stakes
A compact but excellent field of six will travel seven panels on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Swale S.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Withers Stakes
A big field of 11 three-year-olds will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Holy Bull Stakes
An excellent field of nine sophomores will go 1 1/16 miles at Gulfstream Park on Saturday in the $250,000 Holy Bull S.
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Dubai Preview: Hot Rod Charlie up to Al Maktoum Challenge
It would be a major shock if #11 Hot Rod Charlie doesn’t win the 1900-meter (about 1 3/16-mile) Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (G2) in Dubai Feb. 4.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 3, 2022
Jason has a discussion about why announcers might choose to call or not call a photo finish.
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