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Keeler Johnson's top five contenders to watch for the Kentucky Oaks

Mon Apr 26 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Although most handicappers are focused on analyzing the Kentucky Derby, Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs is a great race in its own right.
Keeler Johnson's top five contenders to watch for the Kentucky Derby

Mon Apr 26 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The Kentucky Derby (G1) is just five days away, and the post position draw is coming up in about 24 hours. It’s time to start finalizing our selections for the “Run for the Roses."
How the rose became the Kentucky Derby's signature flower

Mon Apr 26 2021Josh Powell

It is every owner’s dream to receive the huge garland presented to the winner of the Run for the Roses each year. But where does the tradition come from?
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 26

Mon Apr 26 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday, April 26 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, including thoughts on a $30,248 Pick 6 jackpot carryover.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 26, 2021

Mon Apr 26 2021Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the racing weekend including a huge stakes filled card from Golden Gate Fields with the San Francisco Mile as the headliner. He also discusses racing from Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and more!  
Harness Weekly Update: Six Double-Digit Wins Top Plays

Sun Apr 25 2021TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our results from the older pacing series at Yonkers, our selected features, and the horses-to-watch list (H2W) successes and failures.

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The best horses to lose the Kentucky Derby

Sun Apr 25 2021Robert Criscola

These five horses made their mark in racing history in spite of their shortcomings in the Kentucky Derby.
2021 Kentucky Derby: Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Sun Apr 25 2021James Scully

The Kentucky Derby is the most analyzed race in North America, and Brisnet Speed ratings serve as a useful handicapping tool for the big event.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for April 25

Sun Apr 25 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday, April 25 at Belmont Park and Santa Anita, along with thoughts on a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers at Hawthorne.
Hong Kong: Spot plays for Champions Day at Sha Tin

Sat Apr 24 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The 2020-21 racing season in Hong Kong reaches its second semiannual peak on Sunday, when Sha Tin Racecourse hosts a trio of Group 1 races comprising “Champions Day.”
How to bet the Santa Margarita Stakes

Sat Apr 24 2021John Mucciolo

A compact field of five will head to post in Saturday’s $200,000 Santa Margarita S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
Best exotics to play in Tesio Stakes

Sat Apr 24 2021John Mucciolo

The $125,000 Federico Tesio S. is the main attraction on a big Saturday of racing at Pimlico where a total of six black-type events will take place.
Why didn't Man o' War run in the Kentucky Derby?

Sat Apr 24 2021Robert Criscola

Considered by many to be the greatest thoroughbred racehorse of all-time, Man o’ War wasn't even entered in the 1920 Kentucky Derby, a head-scratching decision even now.

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