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Philly Feature Score $22; Placing With Longshots Pays Off
TwinSpires Harness Blog reports on its feature races this weekend. Plus, we share the shape of our horses-to-watch list (H2W) from last week’s choices. Check our News & Notes section for reporting and remarking on the states of our sport. Thursd ...
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Holland's North American free picks for Dec. 5
Tim Holland offers his racing picks for Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Trainers to watch at Woodbine Mohawk Park
Keeping up with trainer records is important for bettors at any harness raceway meet, but at Woodbine Mohawk Park it’s essential to get the best prices for horses hitting the board.
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Australian horse racing picks for Ascot and Rosehill
Australia’s final Group 1 race of the year takes place tonight in the west of the country, when Ascot hosts the Kingston Town Stakes over nine furlongs.
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Fair Grounds: Betting for a nice payoff in the Pan Zareta
A full field of fillies and mares dashing 5 1/2 furlongs over the turf course at Fair Grounds is a recipe for a big trifecta payoff.
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Los Alamitos: How to play the favorites in the Bayakoa
Making significant money betting favorites can be a challenge. But that’s the task we’ll have to tackle when Los Alamitos hosts the $100,000 Bayakoa (G3) on Sunday.
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How to bet the Garland of Roses Stakes
A field of seven fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Garland of Roses S.
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How to bet the Bayakoa Stakes
A small field of six fillies and mares will contest Sunday’s $100,000 Bayakoa (G3) at Los Alamitos.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 4
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 4.
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Holland's North American free picks for Dec. 4
Tim Holland makes his expert picks for North American horse racing at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park.
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Aqueduct: Best plays for the Demoiselle and Go for Wand
Although the Cigar Mile (G1) and the Remsen (G2) are the highlights of an action-packed Saturday card at Aqueduct, two other graded stakes events warrant close attention.
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Spot plays for the Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park
The first Saturday of the 2020-2021 Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park features the Claiming Crown, a series of nine stakes restricted to runners who have competed in claiming events.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 4, 2020
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to the weekend on the show. First up (6:00) the Jury joins Jason to discuss Turfway Park opening, Gulfstream's Championship Meet, and what are some small changes racetracks can make to please bettors. Then (41:35 ...
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Claiming Crown Spot Plays for December 5
A total of nine Claiming Crown stakes races will headline a superb day of racing at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the Pan Zareta Stakes
An overflow field of 14 fillies and mares will contest the Saturday feature at Fair Grounds, the $75,000 Pan Zareta S. I have a trio of contenders that I will use for the base of my plays.
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Aqueduct: What is the best bet to make in the Remsen?
Five horses, five potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, and a bevy of wagering options to consider.
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Betting the Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos
Saturday’s $300,000 Starlet (G1) at Los Alamitos is shaping up to be a battle of proven form vs. untapped potential. And while the proven form is appealing, my money will be riding on potential.
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Betting the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct
The final Grade 1 race on the 2020 New York racing calendar - the $250,000 Cigar Mile (G1) - is shaping up to be an excellent betting event.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 3
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Astute gets the nod in Starlet Stakes
A small field of five 2-year-old fillies will contest Saturday’s $300,000 Starlet (G1) at Los Alamitos.
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How to bet the Demoiselle Stakes
A fantastic field of eight 2-year-old fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Demoiselle (G2) at Aqueduct.
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Nonne Madeline looms large in Go For Wand Handicap
A compact cast of six fillies and mares will go postward in the $100,000 Go For Wand (G3).
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How to bet the Cigar Mile Handicap
An excellent field of nine will go a one-turn mile in Saturday’s $250,000 Cigar Mile (G1) as the headliner of a massive day of racing at Aqueduct.
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Holland's North American free picks for Dec. 3
Tim Holland offers his daily North American racing picks for Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 3, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday on the show and lots to talk about including opening day at Turfway Park and Gulfstream Park! For today's interview we're excited to welcome in Tyler Hoffman (13:55) from Trip Note Pros to talk trip handicapping, racing in ...
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Jam-Packed Wagering Weekend Awaits In Harness Racing
Into the final month of the 2020 calendar year, we scan the North American harness raceways for more wagering opportunities, selecting races as weekly features for win, place, show and single- and multi-race exotics. And, we deliver another edition o ...
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Gulfstream Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 2
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 2, 2020
Jason welcomes in long time jockey and now agent Joe Steiner to talk about his career in the saddle, his memories of Longacres, and now working as an agent for Rocco Bowen. ...
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Holland's North American Free Plays for Dec. 2
Tim Holland has dived into three tracks on Wednesday, with selections for Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park.
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3 trends to remember when betting Fair Grounds racing
Planning to bet on Fair Grounds this winter? Here are three handicapping trends to keep in mind.
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How to bet the early Pick 3 on opening day Turfway Park
With a brand-new Tapeta racing surface in place, the 2020-21 winter meet at Turfway Park will kick off on Wednesday with a deep and competitive card.
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Fair Grounds Pick 3 play for Dec. 3
Fair Grounds begins its second week with a nine-race card, and turf racing has been washed off so far in New Orleans. More rain is expected on Thursday.
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Horse racing: What are the smartest bets to play at Fair Grounds?
The winter meet at Fair Grounds is underway, complete with an impressive menu of wagering options for bettors to choose from. But which are the smartest bets to play?
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College Football Playoff rankings: 4 teams to keep an eye on
Before Tuesday night’s CFP rankings reveal, let’s look at four teams outside the top four to keep an eye in the College Football Playoff hunt.
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Scully’s NFL notebook: It's Derrick Henry's time of year
BetAmerica analyst James Scully shares his top three takeaways from Week 12 of the 2020 NFL season.
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Delta Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 1
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Keepmeinmind
Keepmeinmind is making sure horsemen and horseplayers alike keep him in mind as a contender for the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Plays for Dec. 1
Parx Racing and Delta Downs are in the game plan with today's racing for handicapper Tim Holland.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 1, 2020
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day and then welcomes in Brian Nadeau from the Fair Grounds to talk about opening weekend, working at Fair Grounds, growing up near Saratoga, and more! ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Nov. 30, 2020
Thanksgiving week was a busy one on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, here is what happened...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Lemon Pop
It’s safe to say Lemon Pop is a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender whose roots span the globe. He’s a Kentucky blueblood through and through.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Parnelli breaks through impressively at Del Mar
Let’s review a pair of recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the 2021 Kentucky Derby.
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Delta Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 30
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 30.
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5 Jockeys to watch at Fair Grounds
Racing returned to New Orleans Thanksgiving day. The 76-day meet runs through March 28 includes over $7 million in stakes races and K entucky Derby (G1) preps . As the racing world turns its eyes south to this significant track, here are jockeys to ...
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Holland's North American Racing Plays for Nov. 30
Tim Holland presents plays this Monday hailing from Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing and Delta Downs!
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‘All others,’ Life Is Good popular in KDFW Pool 1; Into Mischief favored among sires
“All other 3-year-old males” remained the 6-5 favorite in Pool 1 of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Life Is Good plunged from a 15-1 morning line to close as the 5-1 individual choice.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 30, 2020
We look back at a busy Thanksgiving weekend of racing action from across the country. We look back at Churchill's closing weekend and Bodexpress' big win in the Clark. We also discuss Del Mar, Aqueduct, and more. ...
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Churchill Downs: $52,666 Single 6 carryover set for mandatory dispersal
The Churchill Downs fall meet is set to end with a bang on Sunday, when a $52,666 Single 6 carryover will be dispersed among all winning ticket holders.
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How to bet the Matriarch and Cecil B. DeMille at Del Mar
A pair of graded stakes on the lawn will take center stage on Sunday at Del Mar.
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Aqueduct All-Stakes Pick 3 for November 29
A trio of stakes races highlights a fine Sunday of racing at Aqueduct.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Nov. 29
Handicapper Tim Holland has selections for closing day at Churchill Downs and Del Mar as well as a Sunday play at Aqueduct
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Features Pay At Meadows, Northfield; Top Price $25; Exacta $27
TwinSpires Harness Blog reports on its feature races this weekend. Plus we share the shape of our horses-to-watch list (H2W) from last week’s choices. Check our News & Notes section for reporting and remarking on the states of our sport. Thursda ...
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Churchill Downs: Multiple five-figure carryovers on tap for Nov. 28
The theme of unpredictable results continued on Friday at Churchill Downs, with a series of upset winners triggering a pair of hefty carryovers for Saturday’s "Stars of Tomorrow" card.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Nov. 28
Tim Holland offers his picks across North America racing tracks including Aqueduct, Tampa Bay Downs, Del Mar, and the Stars of Tomorrow program at Churchill Downs.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Matriarch and Cecil B. DeMille
Picks and plays on a $60 budget for the Sunday card at Del Mar, highlighted by the $300,000 Matriarch (G1) and the $100,000 Cecil B. Demille (G3).
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Golden Rod
Although 10 talented 2-year-old fillies have been entered to race in Saturday’s Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs, it will be shocking if Simply Ravishing fails to reach the winner’s circle.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $4,469 Super Hi-5 carryover
Although the Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs was claimed in dramatic fashion on Thursday afternoon, a carryover of a different kind is on the line for Friday’s card at the famous Louisville oval.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 27
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 27.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Aqueduct on November 28
A quartet of stakes events will highlight a fine Saturday card at Aqueduct.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Del Mar on Nov. 28
A trio of graded stakes races on the lawn will be held at Del Mar on Saturday.
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The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of nine 2-year-old prospects will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2).
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Nov. 27
Tim Holland provides his post Thanksgiving racing picks for Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Del Mar.
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TwinSpires Player Turns 20 cents into $328,146 at Churchill Downs Nov. 26
Christmas arrived early for one lucky TwinSpires customer who turned 20 cents into a whopping $328,146 playing the races at Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 27, 2020
Jason looks ahead to some of the weekend stakes action coming up from Aqueduct and Del Mar. ...
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Kentucky Jockey Club
While it’s tempting to favor the proven runners in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2), an intriguing bit of handicapping history suggests this isn’t the safest approach.
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Aqueduct: Spot plays for the Discovery, Long Island, and Turf Sprint Championship
Never mind if you’re still digesting Thanksgiving dinner—an action-packed Saturday card at Aqueduct requires your immediate attention!
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 26
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson delivers his picks and plays for Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day.
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Churchill Downs: $179,981 Single 6 carryover awaits on Thanksgiving Day
If COVID-19 has turned your traditional Thanksgiving plans upside down, you can always turn your attention to the Single 6 carryover at Churchill Downs, which has reached $179,981 for Thursday’s card.
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Holland's North American Thankful Plays for Nov. 26
We are thankful for all of you! Expert plays are available for Churchill Downs, Fair Grounds and Del Mar from handicapper Tim Holland today.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 26, 2020
Jason looks ahead to some of the racing around the country on Thanksgiving including opening day at the Fair Grounds, stakes action at Churchill Downs, and more. He also gives his Thanksgiving thanks. ...
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Selected Features, Power Plays Seasons Begin Overnight Battles
Now—with a special look at Thanksgiving harness races at Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo)—we begin our selected-features content. The 2020 season, one we once thought might never continue, has completed its stakes menu or what was left after cancellations of m ...
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Clark Stakes: Betting a live longshot to beat vulnerable favorites
If you’re planning to bet the favorites in Friday’s $500,000 Clark (G1) at Churchill Downs, I wish you good luck. You may need it, considering how tough the race appears on paper.
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Del Mar: Betting East Coast shippers in the Hollywood Derby
Horses shipping in from the East Coast boast a strong record in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar, where they have won three of the last four renewals of the 1 1/8-mile turf test.
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The best value play in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 opens for betting Thursday, just more than five months before the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1). The Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager will also open for action on Thursday.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 25
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 25 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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By My Standards, with Gabriel Saez up, wins the Alysheba Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs (TwinSpires)
Handicapping the Cross Country Pick 5 on Black Friday
The Cross Country Pick 5 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs on Black Friday is nearly an all-stakes challenging sequence with few apparent stick outs.
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How to bet the Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes
An overflow field of 14 is signed on for Friday’s $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2) at Del Mar.
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How to bet the Clark Stakes
An overflow field of 15 is entered for the Friday feature at Churchill Downs, the $500,000 Clark (G1).
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Holland's North American Racing Plays for Nov. 25
Tim Holland offers his North American racing picks for Churchill Downs and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Churchill Downs: Betting trifectas in the Falls City Handicap
Churchill Downs will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the $200,000 Falls City H. (G2).
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Fair Grounds: Betting the Thanksgiving Classic on opening day
There are several capable sprinters entered to race in Thursday’s $125,000 Thanksgiving Classic S. on opening day at Fair Grounds, which sets the stage for a competitive showdown.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 25, 2020
Jason discusses the news of the day, Tampa Bay Downs opening up, and we welcome in Jim Miller from Hawthorne to catch up on racing in Chicago, the construction at Hawthorne, and more! ...
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The biggest turkeys in sports in 2020
In honor of Thanksgiving, it’s time for our annual countdown of sports’ biggest turkeys. Here are the players, coaches, and teams who gobbled up the spotlight for all the wrong reasons in 2020.
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Five things we're thankful for in the world of sports
It’s been a roller-coaster year, to say the least. As we head into the Thanksgiving holiday, let's take a look at five things to be thankful for in the sports world.
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How to bet the Thanksgiving Classic
A sharp field of eight one-turn specialists will vie in Thursday’s $125,000 Thanksgiving Classic at Fair Grounds.
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Scully: Thoughts on KDFW Pool 1, Sire Future Wager
James Scully provides his expert thoughts on the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 and Sire Wager.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Life Is Good dazzles in Del Mar debut
With several Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races under our belt, who are a few horses we should watch that may be under the radar?
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Thanksgiving Day spot plays for Fair Grounds Nov. 26
Vance Hanson handicaps the Fair Grounds kick off on Thanksgiving Day with an attractive 10-race card to commence an exciting 2020-21 winter meet.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 24
We head to Mahoning Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Nov. 24, 2020
Looking Ahead
The Road to the Kentucky Derby resumes on Saturday with the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) , a 1 1/16-mile event offering qualification points to the top four finishers on a 10-4-2-1 basis. Held over the main track at Churchill Downs, ...
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Holland's North American Racing Plays for Nov. 24
Several races from Parx and one play at Mountaineer from handicapper Tim Holland on this Tuesday.
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Attractive value in the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Since it is never too early to talk Derby, I found a pair of promising juveniles that look to be worth an investment in Pool 1 of the Future Wager.
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Churchill Downs: Racing returns Nov. 25 with Single 6 carryover
The final week of racing at the Churchill Downs fall meet begins Wednesday, with two enticing carryovers in the mix.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 24, 2020
As the final week of racing at Gulfstream Park West/Calder gets underway, Jason is joined by several guests who worked there and grew up going to the races there to share their memories of the South Florida track. ...
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Essential Quality listed at 10-1 in KDFW Pool 1
The first of five Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) pools for the 2021 opens Thursday with Essential Quality leading in morning line odds.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 23
We head to Mahoning Valley on Monday, Nov. 23 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Nov. 23
Handicapper Tim Holland presents expert free picks for Parx, Mahoning Valley and Remington Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 23, 2020
We look back at the racing weekend including North Dakota's win in the Red Smith, an upset in the Native Diver at Del Mar, Woodbine's final weekend of the season, and more! ...
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Churchill Downs: Racing week wraps up with $162,270 Single 6 carryover
The penultimate week of racing at the Churchill Downs fall meet wraps up on Sunday with a $162,270 Single 6 jackpot on the table.
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Holland's North American free expert picks for Nov. 22
Tim Holland offers his expert picks for North American racing tracks at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park West, Woodbine, and Laurel.
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