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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 20, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including a big stakes card at Monmouth Park from Saturday. He also discusses racing from Churchill Downs, Belmont, and Santa Anita.
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Harness Weekly Update: $56 exacta, 49% in the money
Cold exacta $56 and 49% in-the-money atop harness success list
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Santa Anita: How to bet the $330,681 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Sunday is closing day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet, which means the lofty $330,681 carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 is slated for mandatory dispersal.
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How to bet the 2022 American Stakes
A trio of black-type events, two of which are graded, lead the action at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2022 San Juan Capistrano Stakes
A well-matched field of eight turf stayers will travel about 1 3/4 miles on the Santa Anita green in Sunday’s $125,000 San Juan Capistrano S.
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Belmont Park: Horses to single in the six-figure Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers
Fans of non-jackpot carryovers will have not one, but two massive prize pools to chase on Saturday at Belmont Park.
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Cold Exacta Play for the 2022 Santa Maria Stakes
A talented field of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Santa Anita dirt oval in Saturday’s $200,000 Santa Maria S.
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How to bet with, and against, Masen in the Poker Stakes
A compact field of five will travel one mile on the Belmont turf course in Saturday’s $250,000 Poker S. (G3).
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The Jury: Bets and fades for June 18
The TwinSpires.com Jury offer their prognostications on Haskell Preview Day and more.
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Betting Strategy: 'You don't want to force any of it, that's the key'
If you follow Churchill Downs racing or bet through TwinSpires.com, you’ve likely watched his expert videos. Today I sit down with Scott Shapiro to talk about his horizontal strategies.
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2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Saturday
Saturday’s grand finale at Royal Ascot showcases prohibitive favorites in two of the stakes events, but the marquee sprints could be ripe for big prices. Fifteen were declared for the Jersey (G3), and a 27-horse cavalry charge is lining up for the Platinum Jubilee (G1).
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Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Golden Gates Stakes
A rare runner by Quality Road in Europe, Missed The Cut looks to be a horse going places and he will be hard to beat.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 17 at Delaware Park and Penn National, along with tickets for the $47,119 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill.
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How to bet the 2022 Pegasus Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Pegasus S. at Monmouth Park.
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How to bet the 2022 Monmouth Stakes
A big field of 12 turf performers will travel nine panels on the green in Saturday’s $150,000 Monmouth S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2022 Salvator Mile Stakes
A strong field of seven will contest the $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3) at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
There are few races Queen Elizabeth II would enjoy winning more at Royal Ascot this year than the handicap named after her late husband. But can #8 Just Fine come through?
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Catching My Eye: Chad Brown's Belmont Stakes Weekend
Here are the Chad Brown horses that caught the eye of racing analyst Kevin Kilroy at Belmont Park.
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Pick 5 at Evangeline Downs June 16, 2022: Key Ingredients
Our key ingredients are there for Thursday’s Pick 5 at Evangeline Downs: a popular favorite who we are against and a free-space single.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 16 at Delaware Park and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $31,363 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Thoughts June 16, 2022
Jason Beem looks back on the Triple Crown season of 2022.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 16, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about an article from Horse Racing Nation about tournament play and horseplayer Tony Zhou. Then he looks ahead to weekend racing from Churchill, Belmont, and Monmouth Park.
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2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Friday
Day 4 of Royal Ascot 2022 is highlighted by three-year-olds: fillies over the Round Mile in the Coronation (G1), preceded by colt and filly sprinters in the six-furlong Commonwealth Cup (G1).
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Assiniboia Downs Pick 4 for Wednesday, June 15
TwinSpires is back with another Pick 4 ticket for Assiniboia Downs’ Wednesday night racing in Winnipeg.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 16-19
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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Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: King George V Stakes
This year’s King George V Stakes has attracted 19 runners, and looks a great betting contest.
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Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the Norfolk
It can be tricky to handicap early-season stakes for juveniles like the Norfolk S. (G2) taking place on Thursday at Royal Ascot in England. But betting an Omni/Swinger is an easy place to start.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, June 15 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $47,119 Super High 5 carryover.
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What are Omni/Swinger bets, and how do you play them?
If you’ve ever dipped your toes into betting on international horse racing, you’ve probably noticed an unfamiliar bet type called the Omni/Swinger. But how hard is the Omni/Swinger to play and hit?
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2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Thursday
Day 3 of Royal Ascot on Thursday includes the meet centerpiece, the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1), which fan favorite Stradivarius will attempt to win for a fourth time.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 15, 2022
Jason welcomes in Emerald Downs' track announcer Bill Downes to the show to talk about his first season calling in Washington State, the current Emerald meeting, tournament handicapping, and more!
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Assiniboia Downs Pick 4 for Tuesday, June 14
Tuesday night racing at Assiniboia Downs features a seven-race card, with a Pick 4 beginning in Race 4, at 10:05 p.m. ET. Below we analyze Races 4 through 7 and provide a $36 pick 4 ticket to play at the Winnipeg track.
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Racing Roundtable: Belmont Stakes Festival
In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on what transpired during the Belmont Stakes Festival and its long-term implications.
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Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Royal Hunt Cup
With a minimum £175,000 (about $210,000) in purse money, the Royal Hunt Cup is the equal-most valuable handicap at the meeting.
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2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday
Wednesday’s card at Royal Ascot centers on the Prince of Wales’s (G1), a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). A small but select field of five, with a muddled pace scenario, could make things trickier for the favorites.
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Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play exacta bet for the Prince of Wales's Stakes
Day 2 of racing at Royal Ascot in England takes place on Wednesday with the prestigious Prince of Wales’s S. (G1) serving as the feature event.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 14
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Parx Racing, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to key in the $1,607 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 14, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the aftermath of Belmont weekend. Then we welcome TwinSpires' own Darin Zoccali to the show to talk Belmont, the weekend, Ascot, and more!
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Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Ascot Stakes
The first of the big handicaps at Royal Ascot is also the longest. Run over 2 1/2 miles, the Ascot Stakes is highly competitive.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 13, 2022
Jason looks back at the Belmont Stakes and Mo Donegal's big win. He also discusses the undercard races from Saturday at Belmont.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 13, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the Belmont Stakes weekend.
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2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Tuesday
Tuesday’s opening-day card at Royal Ascot features three Group 1 contests, two of them Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” events, plus a Group 2 replete with up-and-coming juveniles.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, June 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of cold exactas.
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Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the Queen Anne
If you want to dip your toes into wagering on Royal Ascot, we recommend starting with an Omni/Swinger bet on the Queen Anne S. (G1).
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Shahryar, Grenadier Guards fly flag for Japan at 2022 Royal Ascot
Shahryar has the credentials to amend Japan's Royal Ascot record in the Prince of Wales’s (G1).
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Royal Ascot: Easy-to-play Omni/Swinger bet for the King's Stand
As a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1), Tuesday’s prestigious King’s Stand S. (G1) at Royal Ascot in England is well worth watching (and betting).
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Harness Weekly Update: Mohawk Miles winners, well-paying place and show bunch
Action across the board for harness contenders as favorites rule.
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Nature Strip heads strong Australian team at Royal Ascot
Australians haven’t come to Royal Ascot in such large numbers in the last decade. But this year they are triple-handed, and two of them are absolute top-liners.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $6,043 Pick 6 carryover
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs boasts two enticing carryovers: an $18,236 prize pool in the $1 Super High 5, and a $6,043 jackpot in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Lost at Sea
In March 1948, a jockey, a trainer, and their friend went fishing off the Florida Keys and vanished, leaving more questions than answers in their wake.
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A longshot for every day of Royal Ascot 2022
While Royal Ascot showcases the talents of the superstars, the ultra-competitiveness of the summer festival can also produce some big prices. Here are five contenders likely to get overlooked amid the depth on offer.
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Mo Donegal rebounds in Belmont
Mo Donegal couldn’t overcome a less-than-favorable trip in the Kentucky Derby, breaking slowly and traveling extremely wide to finish fifth, but he bounced back with a convincing win in the final leg of the Triple Crown, rallying to win going away by three lengths in the $1.5 Belmont S. (G1).
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Five British stars to watch at 2022 Royal Ascot
Here are five celebrities who can light up each day at Royal Ascot for the home team.
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How to bet the 2022 Summertime Oaks
A well-matched and talented field of seven three-year-old fillies will vie in the $200,000 Summertime Oaks (G2) at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Matt Winn Stakes
Seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Churchill Downs main strip in Sunday’s $225,000 Matt Winn S. (G3).
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Ward's Golden Pal, Campanelle top American hopes at 2022 Royal Ascot
Twelve-time Royal Ascot winner Wesley Ward returns to the June 14-18 meeting with Golden Pal and Campanelle leading his team. But a few other American-based horsemen are also taking the plunge.
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Betting Strategy: 'Everyone's idea of value is so different'
Host of In the Money Media’s Redboard Rewind, Spencer Luginbuhl joins me this week to talk about how he will try to cash on his Belmont Day opinions.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $5,995 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to take a shot at Saturday's $5,995 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs, you’ll have to decipher Race 11, a 5 1/2-furlong allowance.
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How to handicap Royal Ascot stakes for juveniles
One of the distinguishing features of Royal Ascot is the six stakes devoted to two-year-olds during the annual five-day meeting.
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2022 Triple Crown Schedule: key dates, TV schedule and live stream
The 2022 Triple Crown, comprised of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont, spans a five-week period from early May through early June. But preparations for the series begin months earlier.
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How to bet the 2022 Mighty Beau Stakes
Nine turf dashers will go postward in Saturday’s $160,000 Mighty Beau S. at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Belmont Stakes weekend expert picks, contender race replays [VIDEO]
Belmont Stakes weekend expert picks, contender race replays [VIDEO]
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2022 Belmont Stakes one-liners
The Triple Crown trail reaches its final destination in the 154th Belmont S. (G1) on Saturday.
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Belmont Stakes 154 Betting Guide, Odds, Pros, Cons
The Belmont Stakes Betting Guide is your passport to the vital knowledge you will need to play the final leg of the 2022 Triple Crown.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Belmont Stakes Day June 11
This week the TwinSpires jury naturally focuses exclusively on the happenings on Belmont Stakes Day in New York.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 10 at Churchill Downs and Belmont Park, including tickets for the $5,995 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill.
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2022 Belmont Stakes News & Notes
Your one-stop shop for everything related to the 2022 Belmont Stakes!
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10-year Belmont Stakes trends favor Nest, We The People in 2022 field
To help narrow down the field to find the most likely winner of the 1 1/2-mile race at Belmont Park, we looked at the 10-year trends.
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Comparing Nest to recent Belmont fillies
We look at the six most recent fillies to run the Belmont Stakes, dating back to 1980, and compare their résumés to that of Nest to predict how the three-year-old will finish in the final leg of the Triple Crown.
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How to bet the Belmont 2-Day Pick 4
Below we dive into the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival two-day Pick 4, which includes the New York S., Intercontinental S., Manhattan S., and Saturday's main event, the Belmont S.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for June 9
Fields are shorter on Thursday’s card, so we won’t go too deep. I’ve carved a $48 ticket of As and Bs that should do the trick.
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Betting with, and against, Arrest Me Red in the Jaipur Stakes
A talented field of 13 will dash six panels on the Belmont Park outer lawn in Saturday’s $400,000 Jaipur S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Ogden Phipps Stakes
A small and outstanding field of five fillies and mares will go postward in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps S.
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How to bet with, and against, Rougir in the New York Stakes
A stout field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Belmont inner turf in Friday’s lucrative $750,000 New York S.
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Belmont Gold Cup International Scouting Reports: Loft, Outbox
European invaders have plundered the past four runnings of the Belmont Gold Cup (G2), after a second-place finish in 2016. Two more have arrived for Friday’s renewal – Germany’s Loft, a proven stayer with upside, and British veteran Outbox, who has smart form in the book, if he can duplicate it over further.
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Belmont Stakes: Derby winner can Strike again
Three factors usually come into play when trying to handicap the Belmont Stakes (G1): pace, class, and stamina.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column June 9, 2022
Jason Beem looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes and offers some thoughts on the day.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 9 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the $38,162 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 9, 2022
Jason looks ahead to the Belmont Stakes day card, including the Belmont Stakes itself, as well as the undercard races and sequences.
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Searching for Value in the 2022 Wonder Again Stakes
A trio of black-type events will headline the Thursday card at Belmont Park, led by the $200,000 Wonder Again S.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 9-13
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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True North Stakes exotics play for Belmont Park June 10
Champion male sprinter Jackie’s Warrior will headline a field of six in the $300,000 True North S. (G2) on Friday at Belmont Park.
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All-Grade 1 Pick 5 play for Belmont Stakes Day
Nine graded stakes in total will lead the way, with eight being of the Grade 1 variety, on the blockbuster day of racing.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Belmont Stakes
A strong field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/2 miles over "Big Sandy" in Saturday’s much-anticipated $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1).
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What are claiming races? Here are the basics
In North America, claiming races are among the most common types of Thoroughbred horse races conducted at racetracks across the continent. But what exactly are they?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, June 8 at Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for the $26,950 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 8, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the races coming up Friday at Belmont Park. Then we welcome in jockey Erica Herrforth to talk about winning her first race at Churchill Downs, her path to becoming a jockey, what training she does, and more!
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After the Racetrack: Beckham Bend
For this month’s After the Racetrack, we look at a unique bond that reminds racing fans just how special a horse can be and what aftercare means for many Thoroughbreds.
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Hong Kong Preview: Drops Of God seeks deserved victory
Drops Of God can break through for a well-deserved win against a handy Class 3 field in the Calla Lily Handicap at Happy Valley June 8.
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2022 Belmont Stakes: Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Eight horses, including Kentucky Derby upsetter Rich Strike, are set for Saturday’s 154th running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1). Known as “The Test of the Champion,” the 1 1/2-mile Belmont is the longest Grade 1 dirt race in North America.
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Racing Roundtable: Beaten favorites to watch and the Belmont Stakes Festival
The Racing Roundtable looks back on Stephen Foster Preview Day and ahead to the coming weekend's Belmont Stakes Festival.
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2022 Belmont Stakes contenders and official morning line odds
We the People, a newcomer to this year's classic picture, was installed as the 2-1 morning line favorite in Saturday's $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) over 1 1/2 miles.
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Catching My Eye: Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at Churchill Downs
Caddo River has the look of a four-year-old ready to make a serious name for himself.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including suggested singles for the $714 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 7, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on the news of the day and recaps his visit to Taylor Made Farm. Then we welcome in Kali Francois to talk about her career in the saddle, her move to television hosting, and her new YouTube project Learn Horse Racing.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 6, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at the weekend of racing at Churchill Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, June 6 at Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 6, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Penn National.
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Harness Weekly Update: $62 place, $30 exacta, double-digit winners
$62 place tops double-digit winners in harness racing action.
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Betting Strategy: Prolonged streaks are a fact of life for horse racing
In honor of this week’s kickoff to the second season of “HorsePlayers Happy Hour Tour”, I caught up with a top 10 finisher from last year, Andrew Yeretsky.
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