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How to use auction prices when handicapping horse races
When analyzing unraced horses (such as juveniles debuting in maiden races), there are several ways to use auction prices as a helpful handicapping tool.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 22 at Presque Isle Downs and Indiana Grand, along with a ticket for Presque Isle’s $7,249 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 22, 2021
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news from around the world of racing. Then we welcome in trainer Anna Meah to talk about her career as a trainer.
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Harness Racing: Betting the Jugette and Buckette Sept. 22
Looking at the Jugette for pacing fillies and Buckette for trotter fillies in action at the Ohio fair Wednesday.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for Sept. 22
For the program on Sept. 22 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Hong Kong Preview: Harmony can catch Fire at Happy Valley
Harmony Fire can notch a third consecutive victory when he makes his seasonal debut at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Parx track update: Sept. 21
Just in time for the Pennsylvania Derby, let's check in on the connections and angles to watch at Parx!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 21 at Thistledown and Presque Isle Downs, along with suggested singles for Indiana Grand’s $25,145 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 21, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news from racing that happened while he was gone. Then we welcome in Chris Griffin to the show to talk about his weekend calling at Belmont Park, the upcoming Pennsylvania Derby, his first year at Parx, and more!
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Kentucky Derby alumni update: Sept. 20, 2021
Autumn racing is getting underway, and many Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks runners are heading into their final preps for the Breeders' Cup over the next few weeks. A few hit the track this past weekend.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 20, 2021
Less than 50 days out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, a bevy of qualifiers took place across North America.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Major General
The first horse to strike on the 2021-2022 Road to the Kentucky Derby was Major General, who displayed an affinity for Churchill Downs and battled to a tenacious victory in the Iroquois S. (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 20 at Indiana Grand, Thistledown, and Presque Isle Downs, including tickets for Indiana Grand’s $2,321 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 20, 2021
We're back from vacation and looking back at the racing action from the weekend including a big Saturday Stakes night at Churchill Downs, racing from Belmont Park, the Woodbine Mile, and much more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Cashing Bonanza All Around
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W. There was another record high for the H2W list—a 61%-percent ATB (across-the-board) rate.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $4,591 Super High 5 carryover
A $4,591 Super High 5 carryover will be dispersed on Sunday at Churchill Downs, and we're playing the $1 wager on a $36 budget.
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Chiefs vs. Ravens: The best player prop bets for SNF
The Chiefs and the Ravens have provided some unforgettable meetings over the last three years. Hopefully, prop bettors will have a memorable Sunday evening too. Here are our top three sides.
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Raiders vs. Steelers: The best player prop bets for Week 2
The Raiders and the Steelers both started their campaigns with big wins in Week 1, and now clash at Heinz Field to see who can keep that momentum going. Here are our three favorite player props.
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Three singles in two carryovers at Arlington Park
The penultimate Saturday of the 2021 Arlington Park meet brings an eight-race card featuring a pair of non-jackpot carryovers. We’ve identified a handful of horses worth singling across the sequences.
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Louisville alum David Levitch reflects on horses and hoops ahead of Downs After Dark appearance
We spoke with former University of Louisville basketball player David Levitch ahead of his appearance at "Downs After Dark: Horses and Hoops" to learn more about his life post-graduation and which horses he's eyeing in some of the biggest races on Saturday's card.
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Siding with a longshot in the Woodbine Mile
A trio of major graded stakes races will highlight a fantastic 12-race card at Woodbine on Saturday.
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How to bet with, and against, Yibir in the Jockey Club Derby
A fine field of eight three-year-old grass specialists will contest Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Derby at Belmont Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Jockey Club Oaks
A fantastic field of seven will go postward in Saturday’s lucrative $700,000 Jockey Club Oaks.
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Harness Racing: Mohawk stakes plays for Sept. 17-18
The $606k Canadian Trotting Derby is a good betting race since hometown hero Fashion Frenzie returns looking for three straight feature events and is worth betting against.
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First-Crop Sires: Keen Ice continues to make mark
Keen Ice, conqueror of American Pharoah in the 2015 Travers S., has seven juvenile winners from his first crop.
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Summer and Natalma international scouting reports: Albahr, Wild Beauty
Canadian International (G1) contender Walton Street has brought a couple of Charlie Appleby stablemates along for Sunday’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Woodbine.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Sept. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 17 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, plus horses to single in enticing non-jackpot carryovers at Belmont and Arlington Park.
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How to bet the Locust Grove Stakes 2021
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will go 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Locust Grove S. (G3).
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Keying Bango in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.
A field of six will dash three-quarters of a mile on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $275,000 Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.
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How to bet the Open Mind Stakes 2021
A talented field of five travels six furlongs at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Open Mind S.
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How to bet the Pocahontas Stakes 2021
A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) is on the line in the Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Iroquois Stakes and Pocahontas Stakes: By the Numbers
Churchill Downs’ two important September juvenile races, the Iroquois Stakes and the Pocahontas Stakes, by the numbers.
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Jockey Club Oaks international scouting reports: Harajuku, Creative Flair
Saturday’s Jockey Club Oaks has lured two international shippers. Godolphin’s Creative Flair hopes for better luck than her third in the Saratoga Oaks (G3), and French maestro Andre Fabre sends Harajuku to Belmont Park.
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Jockey Club Derby international scouting report: Yibir takes on Bolshoi Ballet
Yibir will take on the top two from the Belmont Derby (G1), Bolshoi Ballet and Tokyo Gold, as well as Saratoga Derby (G1) runner-up Soldier Rising, in the Jockey Club Derby at Belmont Park.
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Tipsheet: The 2021 Iroquois Stakes
An interesting field of 11 two-year-old prospects will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Sept. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 16 at Belmont Park, Arlington Park, and Churchill Downs, including horses to single in Arlington’s $3,862 Pick 7 carryover.
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Woodbine Mile international scouting report: Duke of Hazzard meets old foe Space Traveller
The lone European shipper in the Woodbine Mile (G1), Duke of Hazzard, renews rivalry with recent import Space Traveller.
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Canadian International scouting reports: Walton Street, Desert Encounter
European shippers have won nine of the last 10 editions of the Canadian International (G1). Two-time defending champ Desert Encounter and Walton Street will try to prolong the trend.
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Harness Racing: Day & Night stakes racing horses to watch
Classics at the Meadows, Running Aces and again at Mohawk take us through the weekend and deliver us to Ohio for the Little Brown Jug and some special coverage.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 15
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Presque Isle Downs, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, plus tickets for a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers up for grabs at Assiniboia Downs.
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What's your style personality: Derby or Met Gala?
Pick some eye-popping ensembles, and we'll tell you whether you belong on the red carpet of the Kentucky Derby or the Met Gala in our latest personality quiz!
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Who Is the greatest Pocahontas Stakes winner?
Before the Oaks Points season begins, let's look back and ask: who is the greatest winner of the Pocahontas?
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Hong Kong Preview: Igniting ready to fire at Happy Valley
The ever-consistent #6 Igniting looks set to resume with a bold performance in the Wong Chuk Hang Handicap (1200m) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for Sept. 15
Courageous choices and help with a Hoosier Hi-5 aiming for big payouts.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs, Fort Erie, and Assiniboia Downs, along with possible singles for Canterbury Park’s $5,333 Pick 6 carryover.
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Fort Erie track update: Sept. 13
The Prince of Wales Stakes is coming up, and there's still more than a month to play the races at Fort Erie. Let's find some angles to watch!
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Sept. 13, 2021
Eight weeks out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, a bevy of important qualifiers took place around the world last weekend. Let’s get caught up on all the latest results.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 13 at Indiana Grand, Thistledown, and Presque Isle Downs, including a $24 ticket for Presque Isle’s $6,439 Pick 5 carryover.
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Harness Weekly Update: North America Cup Pick Scores Big
North America Cup longshot wins among a score hitting the board on big-cash weekend.
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 12
Despite the rails being set at 0 feet and two to three paths of fresh grass on the inside, outside and off the pace runners once again dominated the Saturday Kentucky Downs card.
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Two singles for Gulfstream's $140,080 Pick 5 carryover
Saturday was a day for upsets at Gulfstream Park, leaving a $140,080 Late Pick 5 carryover on tap for Sunday’s card.
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How to bet the 2021 Music City Stakes at Kentucky Downs
Thirteen sophomore fillies have been entered to contest Sunday’s lucrative $500,000 Music City S. at Kentucky Downs.
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Bears vs. Rams: The best player prop bets for SNF
The first Sunday Night Football game of 2021 is nearly here! Let’s discuss our three favorite player prop wagers for this contest pitting the Chicago Bears against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 11
I’m hoping for a big day from jockey Adam Beschizza, whom I have on top in four of the 11 races.
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First-Crop Sires: Arrogate on the board
After waiting several months for his first winner, Arrogate got his first two within an hour on Labor Day.
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Stakes plays for Woodbine on Sept. 12
A pair of challenging stakes races will take center stage at Woodbine on Sunday.
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Check out these rich carryovers at Gulfstream, Woodbine, and Arlington
If you enjoy chasing carryovers, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from on Saturday.
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Spot Plays for the Turf Sprint, Turf Cup at Kentucky Downs
The biggest day of the 2021 meet at Kentucky Downs is Saturday, and both $1 million features are "Win & You're In" Breeders' Cup Challenge preps. Here are the preferred choices in both.
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Australian racing picks for Kembla Grange on Sept. 10
Tonight’s feature meeting for TwinSpires players was originally scheduled for Rosehill Gardens, but has been switched to Kembla Grange due to some COVID-related restrictions impacting Sydney’s west.
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Scully's Kentucky Downs selections for Sept. 11
Saturday’s stakes-packed program at Kentucky Downs is the centerpiece of the six-day meet, and James Scully has three picks on the card
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10 things to know about Arizona horse racing
Horse racing in Arizona boasts a long and rich history. If you’re planning on betting Arizona racing, here are 10 facts and stats to know about the local racetracks and history.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 10 at Arlington Park and Remington Park, including two suggested singles for Arlington’s $39,124 Pick 8 carryover.
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Harness Racing: North America Cup at Mohawk
The C$1 million North America Cup at Mohawk is no gift for the favorites.
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What is the History of entering a horse into a horse race?
The roots of racing in medieval England were planted when horses for sale were ridden in competition to demonstrate their speed to potential buyers.
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Exotics plays for the Turf Cup Stakes at Kentucky Downs
A massive field of 16 is entered to contest Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Turf Cup S. (G2) at Kentucky Downs.
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Woodbine stakes plays for Sept. 11
A pair of very good stakes races will highlight the Saturday card north of the border at Woodbine.
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Betting with, and against, Casa Creed in the Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs
An overflow field of 13 will go postward in the $1 million Turf Sprint S. (G3) at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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Harness Racing: New York, Mohawk plays in the spotlight
Harness Racing: New York, Mohawk plays in the spotlight
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Kentucky Downs Breeders' Cup Challenge Races: By The Numbers
The winners of the Calumet Turf Cup and the Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint both earn starts at the Breeders' Cup.
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 9
Despite firm going and two paths of fresh grass with the temporary rail being moved in from 40 to 17 feet out, outside stalkers and closers dominated the Wednesday card at Kentucky Downs. Only Franklin lover Snapper Sinclair, who now has three wins and a second from four local starts, scored in gate-to-wire fashion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Kentucky Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Arlington Park and Canterbury Park.
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Online horse racing wagering is now legal in Arizona
Arizona residents can now bet online with TwinSpires desktop, mobile or app-based platforms. There are a few restrictions that apply, but modern betting solutions are now here!
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Who Is the most impressive summer winner?
Del Mar and Saratoga have drawn to a close. Who was the most impressive winner at these marquee meets?
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The 10 best horses beaten by Secretariat
Secretariat's achievements are enhanced because he defeated these 10 star horses.
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Explaining American odds, fractional odds, and decimal odds
You may have noticed there are several different ways to displays the odds offered by any given betting proposition. But how do they all compare?
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Presque Isle Downs track update for Sept. 8
The Presque Isle Downs meet is halfway through, with plenty of racing and most of the stakes to go. Let's find out some of the best connections and angles to bet!
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 8
With the turf course drying out for day two of the Kentucky Downs September meet, not one of the 11 winners took the field gate to wire. The vast majority stalked from mid-pack, and the final two winners of the day rallied from far off the pace going a mile. The outcomes were much more predictable, with a 16-1 winner in race three the only outlier on a day that saw all the others pay out at 6-1 or less.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Kentucky Downs, Canterbury Park, and Assiniboia Downs, including an exacta keying an 8-1 shot on top.
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Hong Kong Preview: Gate is Great for Wild West Wing
John Size runner rates top billing for the first Happy Valley raceday of the new Hong Kong racing season.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 7, 2021
The summer meets at Del Mar and Saratoga are officially in the books, which means we’re just two months away from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar.
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Harness Racing Picks: Hoosier Park harness plays for Sept. 8
For the program at Hoosier Parkon Sept. 8, we suggest some horses for selected contests that may fit in any type of wager.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Indiana Grand, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Indiana Grand’s $1,681 Pick 4 carryover.
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Flightline's itinerary a hot topic after 117 Brisnet Speed rating
“Beautiful looker, great action, has the talent. Is this the next superstar?”
Track announcer Trevor Denman aptly summed up Flightline’s tour de force in Sunday’s 8TH race at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Sept. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 6, at Kentucky Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including a ticket for Del Mar’s mandatory-payout $694,803 Pick 6 carryover.
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Harness Weekly Update: Wins Over Borders
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list, now including Hoosier spin-offs).
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How to bet the 2021 Hopeful Stakes
The closing-day feature at Saratoga is the $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1), a seven-furlong test for two-year-olds on the dirt.
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Baffert duo looms large in Del Mar Futurity
A compact field of six will go postward in the seven-furlong, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) on Labor Day.
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 6
The takeout on the Pick Fours (14%) and Pick Fives (15%) is super fan-friendly, so let’s try to take advantage.
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Kentucky Downs Spot Plays for Sept. 6
Not only will two-year-olds be in focus at Saratoga and Del Mar on Labor Day, but Kentucky Downs will also have a pair of sprint stakes for juveniles on its 11-race program.
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Horses to single in Arlington's $18,359 Pick 8 carryover
It’s hard to pick eight winners in a row, which is why the carryover for Arlington Park’s 20-cent Pick 8 wager has built to $18,359 for Sunday’s card.
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 5
Sunday’s 11-race opening day card is highlighted by the $500,000 Dueling Grounds Oaks and the $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby.
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Which Kentucky Downs Stakes race fits your personality?
The Kentucky Downs racing meet is full of rich turf races, featuring huge fields and thrilling finishes.
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How to bet the 2021 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf
A promising field of 11 two-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf.
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How to bet the 2021 Del Mar Debutante Stakes
A fine field of eight speedy two-year-old fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante S.
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Kentucky Downs 2021 Meet Preview
Kentucky Downs is beyond unique, and being dialed in to the track’s idiosyncrasies can be a huge advantage at the betting windows over the short, six-day “all turf” meet.
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Three singles for three carryovers at Arlington Park
Did you know there are three non-jackpot carryovers on the agenda for Saturday at Arlington Park, including an $11,743 prize pool in the Pick 8?
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How to bet the 2021 Spinaway Stakes
A salty group of nine two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S.
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