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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $1,318 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 10, 2022
Jason finishes up his recap of the big Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby weekend. He talks about Secret Oath's win in the Kentucky Oaks as well as the undercard.
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Who is the best horse not to win the Belmont Stakes?
Belmont Week always brings up thoughts of the exclusive club of winners — as well as of near-misses. Let's remember some of the greatest horses in history to win the Kentucky Derby, win the Preakness, but not have their day in the Belmont.
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The ultimate Preakness Stakes quiz
How much do you truly know about the history of the Preakness Stakes? Take this quiz and find out!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 9, 2022
Jason looks back at Saturday's running of the Kentucky Derby, discussing the huge upset by Rich Strike and more!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, May 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Harness Weekly Update: $110 winner lights up toteboard
Harness winners topped by $110 mutuel with 49 percent across the board.
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Louisiana Downs: How to bet the $308 Super High 5 carryover
Are you ready for more racing action the day after the Kentucky Derby? Then you’ll want to check out Sunday's card at Louisiana Downs, where there's a $308 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs.
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Remembering the Run for the Roses: longtime attendee looks back on his best Derby memories
Charles VanDyne has attended approximately 60 editions of the Kentucky Derby. The still-practicing attorney from Ada, Ohio, who has been in his present office for 66 years, is proud to say he is 91 years old.
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Keen Ice stamina comes to fore with Rich Strike
With the Kentucky Derby triumph, Calumet Farm will be full of enthusiasm about Keen Ice’s stallion prospects.
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From claim to fame, Rich Strike springs 80-1 Kentucky Derby upset
Sent off as the longest shot in the field at odds of 80-1, Rich Strike outran all expectations to post a stunning upset in Saturday’s 148th Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Tipsheet: Kentucky Derby 2022
The field is set for the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Bet Kentucky Derby 148 with experts, celebrities and influencers!
Bet Kentucky Derby 148 with celebrities and influencers!
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Betting the 2022 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Speed. It’s been the dominant factor in recent editions of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. But will Saturday’s renewal of the historic race produce a different outcome?
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Kentucky Derby Day
The TwinSpires Jury is ready to put their opinions to the test on the biggest wagering day of the year.
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Hanson: Wagering strategy for Kentucky Derby Day
The primary plays on the afternoon will be in the Kentucky Derby itself, the Pick 4 that ends in the Derby, and a win play earlier on the card.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Exotics Wagers
The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) looks like an excellent wagering opportunity, as it often does, with a wide-open field going postward at Churchill Downs on Saturday. I have a top-three for the race and will construct some plays with the trio being prominent at the finish.
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How to make money with Zandon in the Kentucky Derby
The Chad Brown-conditioned #10 Zandon (3-1) has been installed as the morning line favorite for the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Betting Guide 148
Tipsheets, top picks, At a Glance reports from our authoritative handicappers, free for you!
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $89,819 Derby City 6 carryover
Kentucky Derby (G1) day at Churchill Downs just got even better for bettors. The 20-cent Derby City 6 boasts an $89,819 carryover, and it’s slated for a mandatory dispersal on Saturday afternoon.
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Kentucky Derby bets with an Epicenter
Considering form and the likely race pattern, I keep coming back to one horse that’s shown it all: Epicenter.
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After the Racetrack: Betty's Bambino
Betty's Bambino has become an essential part of owner Allie Conrad’s life while also demonstrating how versatile a Thoroughbred can be.
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Tiz the Bomb: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Tiz the Bomb secured his Kentucky Derby berth by recording a convincing win in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park, registering top-notch 101 Brisnet Speed and 105 Late Pace ratings for the 2 1/4-length decision.
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Simplification: Kentucky Derby contender profile
The bay Florida-bred colt settled nicely from off the pace before charging to a convincing win in the Fountain of Youth (G2).
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Secret Oath parlays perfect trip into Kentucky Oaks glory
A clean trip made all the difference for Secret Oath in Friday’s Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Tawny Port: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Tawny Port confirmed himself as a Kentucky Derby participant when capturing the April 16 Lexington S. (G3), his first win on a dirt track.
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How Future Wager backers may be feeling
People who bet on the Future Wagers now know whether the odds they got are better value than if they’d made the bets on raceday - if their bets are still alive.
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Kentucky Derby Day undercard stakes plays: dirt races
The $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) is the obvious headliner on a monstrous day of racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. But seven additional stakes events will take place on the blockbuster card, with four of those to be run on the main strip.
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Pioneer of Medina: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Pioneer of Medina barely made the 20-horse cut for the Kentucky Derby, qualifying by virtue of a fourth in the Risen Star (G2) and a third in the Louisiana Derby (G2) in his first two stakes outings.
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Kilroy: Betting the Kentucky Derby Pick 6
Saturday's mandatory-payout, all-stakes, 20-cent Pick 6 that ends with the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is as enticing to bet as it is to watch. Here's how to play the sequence:
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Legion Bloodstock features three in Kentucky Juvenile Stakes
A new bloodstock agency that is off to a super-fast start with its first runners will have an unusually large interest in the $200,000 Kentucky Juvenile Stakes at Churchill Downs May 5.
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Barber Road: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Barber Road will bring a late kick to the Kentucky Derby, rallying to finish second in the Arkansas Derby (G1), Southwest (G3), and Smarty Jones, and third in the Rebel (G2), all at Oaklawn Park.
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Cyberknife: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Cyberknife has always been well-regarded by his connections, but he didn’t meet expectations early in his career.
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Zozos: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Zozos punched his Kentucky Derby ticket in the 1 3/16-mile Louisiana Derby (G2), finishing second to Epicenter by 2 1/2 lengths in his lone qualifying race.
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Hanson: Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays
Spot plays for the Kentucky Oaks and other undercard races by Vance Hanson
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Tipsheet: Kentucky Oaks 2022
An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies will go postward in the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on Friday.
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What is the Kentucky Oaks/Derby Double?
When the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) roll around, it’s common to hear handicappers discuss their plays for the “Oaks/Derby Double.” But have you ever wondered what this wager entails?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 6 at Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Lone Star Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 5, 2022
Jason is joined by analyst/handicapper Jessica Paquette as they discuss all of the contenders in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 5, 2022
Jason shares some of his favorite Kentucky Derby memories and gives his picks for this year's race.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Thursday, May 5 at Churchill Downs, plus tickets for the $3,754 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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When is the 2022 Kentucky Derby and where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
To get you ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports, read below to find out the date, post time, TV schedule, and more for the 148th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Running Styles of 2022 Kentucky Derby Contenders
Race design is one of the most crucial aspects of handicapping. It begins with assessing a horse’s running style.
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2022 Kentucky Derby by the numbers
To get you ready for the most exciting two minutes in sports, check out these fast facts and figures, as we break down the 2022 Kentucky Derby by the numbers.
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Kentucky Derby 2022 Purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
Just a portion of the $1.86 million purse for the Kentucky Derby winner will go to the jockey.
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2022 Kentucky Derby contenders: foaling dates and Dosage Indexes
Kentucky Derby (G1) bettors who believe in the importance of the Dosage Index have nothing to fear in 2022. But birth date handicappers have an important question to ponder.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch May 5-9
Selected features 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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The best longshot to bet in the 2022 Kentucky Derby
In a seemingly wide-open edition of the Kentucky Derby, Charge It might indeed be the best longshot to keep an eye on.
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Kentucky Derby Day undercard stakes plays: turf races
A trio of graded stakes races will be contested on the lawn at Churchill Downs on Saturday, helping comprise a massive 14-race card.
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Playing the Pick 4 that ends with the Kentucky Derby
An enticing sequence of graded stakes make up a fascinating Pick 4 opportunity on Saturday's Churchill Downs slate.
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Kentucky Derby 148 Trainer's Dinner LIVE [VIDEO]
Tune in for one of the long standing traditions leading into the First Saturday every May, the Kentucky Derby trainer's dinner hosted by the KTA!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 4 at Thistledown and Churchill Downs, including tickets for the $6,079 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 4, 2022
Jason is joined by analyst/handicapper Jessica Paquette as they discuss all of the runners in this year's Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Hong Kong Preview: Switch to dirt may help Berlin Tango
#9 Berlin Tango could benefit from a move off the turf when he takes on a good Class 2 field in the Yuen Long Handicap over 1,650 meters (just over one mile) at Sha Tin on May 4.
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Racing Roundtable: Who we're watching in the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks
What horses do our experts most look forward to watching in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Kentucky Oaks (G1), and on Saturday's Derby undercard?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of win bets capitalizing on the Kentucky Derby Week Money Back offer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 3, 2022
Jason discusses Monday's Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks draws as well as the races. He also discusses approaches to playing the big races.
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2022 Kentucky Derby draw: Zandon pegged as 3-1 favorite; Epicenter in post 3
Blue Grass (G1) winner Zandon has been generating a lot of buzz going into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), and that steam made him the 3-1 morning-line favorite at the conclusion of Monday’s post position draw.
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Nest installed 5-2 favorite in 14-filly Kentucky Oaks
Nest, dominating winner of the Ashland (G1), has been installed the 5-2 favorite for the 148th running of the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on Friday.
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The biggest upsets in Belmont Stakes history
The "Test of the Champion" is the final stop on the Triple Crown journey, but it’s as well known for its shocks as its superstars.
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White Abarrio: Kentucky Derby contender profile
White Abarrio will be the most accomplished Kentucky Derby (G1) runner from Florida, having recorded wins in the Florida Derby (G1) and Holy Bull (G3), and the gray Kentucky-bred colt ran well when making his two-turn debut in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs last fall.
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Zandon: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Zandon exits an impressive win in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland, closing last-to-first in the final three furlongs to score going away by 2 1/2 lengths.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: May 2, 2022
The month of May is underway, and the first Saturday of the month is rapidly approaching. You know what that means: the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) are just around the corner.
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Top 10 Preakness trends
To get you ready for the second leg of the Triple Crown, let's look back on the last decade of races, as we examine the top 10 Preakness racing trends.
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Summer Is Tomorrow: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Summer Is Tomorrow carried his speed to a runner-up finish in the UAE Derby (G2), earning a Kentucky Derby (G1) berth in his first two-turn start.
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The essential trends you need to know before wagering on the Belmont Stakes
Although winning all three jewels of the Triple Crown is an incredibly difficult feat, using history to point us towards the winner of the Belmont Stakes is a little easier.
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Kentucky Oaks International Scouting Report: Shahama
A half-sister to two-time champion Lookin At Lucky, UAE Oaks (G3) heroine Shahama brings a perfect record from Dubai. Can the Kentucky-bred make a winning homecoming in the Kentucky Oaks (G1)?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, May 2 at Thistledown and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 2, 2022
Jason discusses opening night at Churchill Downs and remembers former Churchill Downs announcer Luke Kruytbosch.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 2, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including opening night at Churchill Downs. He also discusses the big Saturday at Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields.
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Harness Weekly Update: Double-digit winners, big place and show plays
Double-digit-paying harness winners and big Mohawk place/show pays highlighted.
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Keeler Johnson's Top 5 contenders to watch for the 2022 Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is less than one week away, and post positions are slated to be drawn in less than 24 hours. Here’s where I’m currently leaning with my top five contenders:
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Ranking the major 2022 Kentucky Derby prep races
In advance of the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1), eight top-tier prep races were contested, each awarding 100 qualification points to the winner. But which ones will prove most influential?
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Horses to bet in Belmont's $81,453 Pick 6 carryover
The Pick 6 went unsolved on Saturday at Belmont Park, which means the $1 wager boasts a hefty $81,453 carryover for Sunday’s card.
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How to read a Brisnet horse racing program
Have you ever wondered how to read a racing program? Then you’ve come to the right place.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Rafael Bejarano
The career of Rafael Bejarano can be roughly divided into three stages: his rise in Kentucky, his dominance in California, and his return to Kentucky.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Luis Saez
The rise of jockey Luis Saez has been meteoric. Ever since he started riding, Saez has been a force to reckon with.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Ricardo Santana
It’s safe to say Ricardo Santana is a jockey on the rise. The 29-year-old from Panama has made almost uninterrupted progress since September 2009.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Julien Leparoux
Since the Eclipse Awards were created in 1971, only four jockeys have earned both the Outstanding Apprentice Jockey and Outstanding Jockey titles. The most recent is Julien Leparoux.
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France may hold the cartes in 1000 Guineas
The betting market for Sunday's 1000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket is largely concentrating on two fillies who are lightly-raced with two starts apiece: Tenebrism and Tuesday.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: John Velazquez
Across the long history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only 11 jockeys have won the coveted race on three or more occasions. The latest to join the club is John Velazquez.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Tyler Gaffalione
One of the hottest young jockeys in North America is Tyler Gaffalione. He's been on fire since riding his first race in 2014, rising steadily through the ranks to emerge as a national star.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Mike Smith
Ask any horse racing fan to compile a list of North America’s all-time greatest jockeys, and chances are Mike Smith will feature prominently in the rankings.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Jose Ortiz
If you’re looking for a jockey with a strong but unheralded record riding 1 1/4 miles on dirt—the conditions of the legendary Kentucky Derby (G1)—look no further than Jose Ortiz.
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Betting Strategy: ‘At that price you've just got to live or die with it'
Talking Pick 5 strategy and game theory with Ed De Rosa
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Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the $3,063 Super High 5 carryover
Who’s ready for some Saturday carryover action? The weekend at Golden Gate Fields kicks off with a $3,063 prize pool in the Super High 5.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Joel Rosario
Few North American jockeys have enjoyed greater or more sustained success over the last decade than Joel Rosario.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Irad Ortiz Jr.
There’s a reason why Irad Ortiz has won three Eclipse Awards for outstanding jockey. Simply put… he’s an outstanding jockey.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Florent Geroux
Normally, one doesn’t expect to see an apprentice jockey from France shift his tack to the U.S. and carve out a career riding elite dirt horses. Yet that’s exactly the path Florent Geroux has taken.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Flavien Prat
Quick quiz: which jockey (with a little help from track stewards) pulled off the second-biggest upset in the history of the Kentucky Derby?
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Corey Lanerie
The shortest path around a racetrack is the inside rail, and few jockeys have capitalized on this advantage as thoroughly as Corey Lanerie.
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2022 Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Brian Hernandez
From standout apprentice to accomplished journeyman, Brian Hernandez has been as consistent a jockey as you’ll ever hope to find.
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Taiba: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Following a smashing win in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), Taiba will try to become the first three-year-old to win the Kentucky Derby in his third start since Leonatus in 1883.
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Kentucky Derby Field 2022: A look at the jockeys
Below we look at each jockey named to ride in the current 20-horse field of the 2022 Kentucky Derby and highlight a few who could cross the finish line first on May 7 at Churchill Downs.
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Messier: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Messier will bring excellent form to the Kentucky Derby, after recording a 15-length win in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) and a runner-up in the Santa Anita Derby (G1).
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Happy Jack: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Happy Jack exits a pair of fast races, the Santa Anita Derby (G1) and San Felipe (G2), and he earned enough points to qualify for the Kentucky Derby by finishing a non-threatening third in both.
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Betting with, and against, Beyond Brilliant in the Whittingham Stakes
The $225,000 Charles S. Whittingham S. (G2) is one of four graded stakes events carded at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Cold Exacta is the value play in Roxelana Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of five fillies and mares will go postward in the opening-night feature at Churchill Downs. The $160,000 Roxelana Overnight S. will be contested at six furlongs on the dirt and led by Al Stall’s unbeaten #5 Carribean Caper (8-5), who will put her sterling five-for-five mark on the line in the dash.
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