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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Glounthaune
Glounthaune is the type who can take a substantial step forward in this race at 12-1 on the morning line.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 30, 2021
In our annual Year in Review show, Jason looks back at the year 2021 on the track as well as here on the show.
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Harness Racing: Picks for Dec. 30 through Jan. 3
Here is the last TwinSpires Harness Preview for 2021, which sneaks into 2022 with some action on New Year’s Day (see H2W).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Modern Games
As the Somerville Tattersall (G3) winner, Modern Games achieved more in Great Britain than his stablemate Albahr did before he plundered the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Malavath
The Francis-Henri Graffard filly has raced solely at about six furlongs so far, which hasn’t been the winning formula for this contest. Yet her profile suggests she’d enjoy more distance.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Cachet
With a series of stakes placings highlighted by the Fillies’ Mile (G1) and the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2), the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing colorbearer has claims to get involved.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hello You
After looking like a work in progress over the summer, Hello You put it all together in the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Mise en Scene
Prestige (G3) winner Mise en Scene has loads of potential for next year, but could be ready to make her presence felt here.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 29
Several runners from the last two Derbies have raced this week, or will be racing next week.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Great Max
After mixing it up against the leading lights in the division in Europe, Great Max hopes that a change of venue will spark a breakthrough.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, along with a suggested single for the $46,708 Pick 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 29, 2021
Jason is back and discussing all the racing action from Santa Anita's opening day, including Flightline, the off turf races, and more. He also talks Fair Grounds racing and catches up on the news of the week.
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3 strategies for betting Jackpot Pick 6 wagers
Jackpot Pick 6 wagers are everywhere, but playing these tricky bets isn’t quite as simple as picking six winners in a row. Here are three strategies you can use to play more effectively.
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Hong Kong Preview: Princely Return to Form Likely
Beaten in two recent starts, #1 Chancheng Prince looks set to bounce back and win the Sha Tin Hoi Handicap over 1650m (just over one mile) at Sha Tin’s All-Weather track meet Dec. 29.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, including a cold trifecta.
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Harness Weekly Update: Prices good across the board
Harness racing prices look good across the board as 2021 wraps up.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 27 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, plus a horse to key in a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers at Hawthorne.
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Santa Anita: Stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
A total of six graded stakes races, with three of the Grade 1 variety, headline a bonanza opening-day card at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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Fair Grounds: Turf stakes plays for Dec. 26
The fantastic slate of six black-type contests at Fair Grounds on Sunday include three grassy endeavors.
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Turfway Park: How to bet the Gowell Stakes on Dec. 26
An octet of two-year-old fillies will travel six panels on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Sunday’s $100,000 Gowell S.
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Playing with, and against, Flightline in the Malibu Stakes
The $300,000 Malibu S. (G1) over seven furlongs features an electric field of seven, led by the ultra-impressive #5 Flightline (4-5).
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First-crop sires: Record-setting Gun Runner passes $4 million mark
Led by sure-to-be-champion Echo Zulu, the unbeaten Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner, Gun Runner’s progeny have amassed more than $4 million in earnings.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 24 at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, including a trio of cold exactas.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Dec. 24
Nine turf stayers will travel two miles on the Gulfstream Park green in Friday’s $100,000 Allen Jerkens S.
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Tipsheet: The Gun Runner Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Gun Runner S.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the Untapable Stakes
A total of eight juvenile fillies will compete in Sunday’s $100,000 Untapable S. at Fair Grounds.
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Harness Racing: Picks for Dec. 23 through Dec. 27
Despite the tracks going dark for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we siphoned wagering opportunities from the weekend schedule for pre-holiday plays.
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Fair Grounds: Exotics plays for the Tenacious Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 will go 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds main surface in Sunday’s $100,000 Tenacious S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 23 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 23, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day as well as an interesting betting conversation that came up on Twitter.
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Fair Grounds: Betting the six-figure Pick 5 wagers on Dec. 26
Ready for an exciting afternoon of post-Christmas racing action? Then you’re advised to check out the stakes-packed Sunday card at Fair Grounds.
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How can will-pays and probable payoffs reveal hidden betting value?
Did you know the odds in the win pool aren’t the only way to gauge how bettors are playing a horse race? Two other handy options exist: will-pays and probable payoffs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Parx Racing and Tampa Bay Downs, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $8,334 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 22, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing. Then we welcome in Hall of Fame harness driver Wally Hennessey to talk about his amazing career, racing at Pompano Park, his new book, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 21
Kentucky Derby and Oaks alumni showed up in force this past weekend, including a winning return for one Oaks contender’s first race since her shot at the lilies. Several more are expected to return just after Christmas, as well, so let’s check in on how these stars are finishing up their 2021!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, along with suggested singles for the $21,271 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 21, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about some of the late Sunday racing action as well as looking ahead to some upcoming racing at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita.
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Hong Kong Preview: Moreira can help Ted come home
#11 Here Comes Ted can take advantage of the ace gate and the services of Joao Moreira to win the Java Handicap at Happy Valley Dec. 22.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Make It Big
Make It Big has a chance to make it big in the Kentucky Derby (G1). But does he have the pedigree to handle the Derby's testing 1 1/4-mile distance?
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Art Sherman's lifetime horsemanship hit the stratosphere
Art Sherman had a storied career in horse racing before California Chrome walked into it.
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Top Brisnet Speed stakes performances of 2021
Essential Quality’s rallying win in the Belmont S. (G1) and Knicks Go’s frontrunning mastery in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) met both criteria, tour-do-force efforts that came back among the fastest stakes races of 2021.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 20 at Fair Grounds and Mahoning Valley, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $11,381 Pick 4 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 20, 2021
We look back at some of the big racing action from the weekend including five stakes events from Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Jason also recaps Aqueduct, Oaklawn, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: $55 winner tops highlights
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list).
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How to bet Turfway Park's $930 Super High 5 carryover
Want to pursue a non-jackpot carryover this Sunday? If you limit your interest to North American Thoroughbred racetracks, then you’ll have to turn your attention to Turfway Park.
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Aqueduct: How to bet the Gravesend and Queens County Stakes on Dec. 19
Aqueduct will play host to a pair of stakes races on their Sunday card.
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Horses to single in Turfway Park, Charles Town carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares suggested singles for a pair of lucrative Saturday carryovers at Turfway Park and Charles Town.
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How to bet with, and against, L'Imperator in the Fort Lauderdale S.
An overflow field has been entered to contest Saturday’s grassy $200,000 Fort Lauderdale S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Bobby Neuman for Dec. 16
James Scully picks up the reigns to answer your questions and discuss the Thorougbred racing industry, specifically on handicapping and betting angles! Listen to this past weekends' episode from Dec. 16, on demand now!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 17 at Fair Grounds and Remington Park, along with a ticket for Turfway’s $12,435 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 17, 2021
Jason opens the show with an announcement about the podcast. Then he welcomes in James and Scott to look back at their 2021 and some favorite racing memories.
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Exotics plays for Harlan's Holiday Stakes on Dec. 18
Fearless heads a talented field of six which will travel 1 1/16 miles at Gulfstream Park in Saturday’s Harlan’s Holiday S. (G3).
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How to bet the Prairie Bayou Stakes on Dec. 18
A deep field of 11 will go 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park oval in the $100,000 Prairie Bayou S.
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Gulfstream Park Track Update for Dec. 16
With the first big day of open stakes races of the Championship meet coming up Saturday at Gulfstream, let’s check in on how things are shaping up in Hallandale Beach!
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 16
With the winter racing meets ramping up and top horses pointing for their winter campaigns, many Kentucky Derby and Oaks alumni are returning to the track. At Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, Gulfstream, and Oaklawn, they are in action, so let’s check in on their plans!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 16, 2021
We look ahead to the Springboard Mile card at Remington Park that's coming up on Thursday Night. Jason also discusses the Turfway Park Pick 5 carryover and what looks like a fun sequence in Florence, Kentucky.
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Title Ready the upset pick in Tinsel Stakes at Oaklawn Park
An excellent field of seven will travel nine panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s feature, the $200,000 Tinsel S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 16 at Turf Paradise, Fair Groudns, and Turfway Park, along with a ticket for Turfway’s $32,685 Pick 5 carryover.
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Harness Racing: Power Plays and Horses to Watch for Dec. 16-18
As our year-end report nears there are plenty of races that are still ready to be recorded in the 2021 betting record book, so stay with us for suggested contenders in selected features for any wager available. And—the never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) continues as those Mohawk Miles search for longshots in any class.
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Remington Park: Stakes spot plays for Dec. 17
In addition to the Springboard Mile S., Remington Park hosts another four black-type events on Friday evening. Below are my interests for these four events.
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Tipsheet: The 2021 Springboard Mile S.
Osbourne heads a solid field of nine two-year-old prospects traveling one mile at Remington Park on Friday in the Springboard Mile S.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Siskin
An unbeaten 2-year-old who progressed into a classic winner, Juddmonte homebred Siskin has outstanding credentials in this career finale.
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What is a bullring racetrack, and how should you bet one?
Generally speaking, there isn’t much variety among North American Thoroughbred racetracks. But once in a while, you’ll hear the term “bullring racetrack” tossed around—what does it mean?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 15 at Mahoning Valley and Tampa Bay Downs, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $16,182 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 15, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about the retirement of trainer Art Sherman and reminisces about his big horse California Chrome.
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Hong Kong Preview: Punters look for Cheerful Days
Cheerful Days looks likely to continue his progress through the Hong Kong rankings at Happy Valley Dec. 15.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, along with a suggested single for the $3,085 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 14, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. Then we're happy to welcome in trainer John Ortiz to talk about some of his barn stars including Hollis, who upset Nashville last week at Oaklawn.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Slow Down Andy
There’s nothing slow about Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) winner Slow Down Andy. But does he have the pedigree to succeed in the Kentucky Derby?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 13 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, along with horses to emphasize in Zia Park’s $714 Pick 5 carryover.
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First-Crop Sires: Winners Keep Coming for Keen Ice
The jury is still out on Keen Ice's first crop, but the results haven’t been bad given his progeny will probably be better suited as three-year-olds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 13, 2021
We look back at the weekend of racing from across the U.S. Jason discusses stakes action from Aqueduct, Gulfstream, Tampa, Oaklawn, and Golden Gate Fields.
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Harness Weekly Update: Double-digit winner tops results
Double-digit harness winner leads tough fight against favorites.
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Fast Draw Munnings is the King Glorious Stakes value play
A total of nine juveniles will travel one mile in Sunday’s $100,000 King Glorious S. at Los Alamitos.
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Horses to key in Golden Gate, Turfway carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Sunday carryovers at Golden Gate Fields and Turfway Park.
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Horses to play in carryovers at Mahoning, Aqueduct, Golden Gate, and Turfway
Fans of non-jackpot carryovers are in for a treat this Saturday. A bevy of suitable prize pools are up for grabs across the country, including a couple in the five-figure range.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for the 2021 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR)
The 2021 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin feature four Group 1 stakes, but perhaps not too many pari-mutuel bombs.
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Fair Grounds Pick 4 play for Dec. 11
Fair Grounds will play host to Louisiana Champions Day on Saturday, when seven black-type events for Cajun-bred runners will highlight a massive card.
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Aqueduct: Song River is the value play in the Garland of Roses Stakes
Seven fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Garland of Roses S. at Aqueduct.
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Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Bobby Neuman for Dec. 9
James Scully picks up the reigns to answer your questions and discuss the Thorougbred racing industry, specifically on handicapping and betting angles! Listen to this past weekends' episode from Dec. 9, on demand now!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 10 at Fair Grounds, Los Alamitos, and Turfway Park, along with suggested singles for Los Alamitos’ $17,557 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 10, 2021
We look ahead to some of the racing action coming up this weekend including stakes action from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and a really good Saturday card at Golden Gate Fields.
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Betting with, and against, Adventuring in the My Charmer Stakes
An overflow field of 14 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the All-Weather surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $100,000 My Charmer S.
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Oaklawn: Exotics plays for Poinsettia Stakes on Dec. 11
A talented field of seven sophomores will go postward in the $150,000 Poinsettia S. at Oaklawn Park.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the Mr. Prospector Stakes
An intriguing field of seven will go postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Mr. Prospector S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
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Los Alamitos: How to bet the Los Alamitos Futurity on Dec. 11
A compact, yet talented field of five two-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Los Alamitos Futurity (G1).
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Hong Kong International Raceday: Trends for 2021
Generally, the greater the distance, the more competitive the foreign-trained runners have been at the Hong Kong International races.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 9 at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds, along with tickets for Turfway Park’s $5,079 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 9, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday, and we're happy to welcome Texas-based horseplayer Sam Sherman to the show. We talk about Sam's big tournament win on Cigar Mile day, his strategy throughout the event, his tournament play in general, and the upcoming Sam Houston meet.
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Harness Racing: Betting Preview for the Week of Dec. 9
As the big holidays approach, we offer more trotting and pacing action, as well as suggested contenders in selected features for any wager available.
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How to bet the 2021 Magic City Classic Stakes
A total of seven Alabama-bred runners will go postward in the Friday feature at Fair Grounds, the $50,000 Magic City Classic S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Parx Racing, Tampa Bay Downs, and Mahoning Valley, including a trio of exacta bets.
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Weanling, yearlings, juveniles: Exploring and explaining racehorse ages
Weanlings, yearlings, juveniles—in the sport of horse racing, there are many terms to describe horses of different ages. Let’s explore and explain the five main categories of racehorse ages.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 8, 2021
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the day and talking about his first visit to the Tampa Bay Downs backside. Then we welcome in longtime Chicago area jockey Chris Emigh to the show to talk about his career in the saddle, his early days in Louisiana, where he's gonna ride next, and more!
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Hong Kong: Badel, Lane set to excel in Jockeys Championship
As some of the world’s best horses tune up for the Hong Kong International raceday, several of their jockeys have their own rich prize to aim at four days beforehand.
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Kentucky Derby Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 7
Though the week after Thanksgiving was quieter than last, several Derby alumni were still in action, including one making his final start and one beginning a new phase of his career in Dubai, in advance of the Carnival.
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Hong Kong Preview: Exciting Fa Fa faces toughest test
Fa Fa takes on a high-quality field in the United Kingdom Handicap but may still have the ability to extend his winning streak to five.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, including exacta and trifecta tickets.
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The longest losing streaks in NFL history
If you’re sensitive to ugly bits of sports information, you’re going to want to brace yourself for this list, as we count down the five longest losing streaks in NFL history.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 7, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing. Then we welcome in Darin Zoccali from TwinSpires to talk about Turfway Park's opening weekend, handicapping the meet, and more!
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