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Raiders vs. Cowboys: The best player prop bets for Thanksgiving
While we all feast on turkey, Ezekiel Elliott can feast on the Raiders, as the Dallas Cowboys aim to get back to their winning ways.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 24, 2021
Jason recaps the news of the day, including the big Tuesday stakes card at Zia Park. Then we welcome in Ren Carothers from Tampa Bay Downs to talk about the upcoming meet and handicapping the races. Ren and Jason also talk about the late Pick 4 on opening day.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Churchill Downs and Parx Racing, including a ticket for Churchill’s $13,558 Super High 5 carryover.
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Harness: Hoosier Park plays for Nov. 24
For the program on Nov. 24 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager, including a Pick-4 ticket. This is the last Wednesday program at the Indiana track before its season concludes.
For the program on Nov. 24 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager, including a Pick-4 ticket. This is the last Wednesday program at the Indiana track before its season concludes.
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Hong Kong Preview: Keep You Warm a hot chance at Happy Valley
The much-improved #7 Keep You Warm can score a third successive victory at Happy Valley Nov. 24.
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What is betting "across the board," and is it a smart strategy?
Like any sport, horse racing comes with its fair share of specialized lingo. One confusing phrase you’re bound to encounter is “across the board.”
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Kentucky Derby alumni update for Nov. 22
A few familiar faces from the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks ran over the last week, and many more are back in action over the next few days.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, including a pair of exacta bets.
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Planning the perfect Thanksgiving Day meals for LeBron, Brady, Crosby and more
We've concocted the perfect Thanksgiving Day meal based on which foods we believe certain top athletes would bring to a holiday feast.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 23, 2021
Jason opens the show recapping Monday's Steel Valley Sprint at Mahoning Valley and the huge upset win by Timeless Bounty. Then we welcome in Pat Cummings from the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1, Sire Future Wager on tap
Pool 1 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager runs over Thanksgiving weekend along with the only Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager.
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Zia Park: Spot plays for stakes-laden card Nov. 23
A whopping seven stakes races will be contested at Zia Park on Tuesday. A few of the black-type events feature heavy favorites that look especially tough to knock off, but I have found some value runners in the other big races that are worth playing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 22 at Mahoning Valley and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 22, 2021
We look back at the racing action from the weekend including the Red Smith at Aqueduct, the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill, the Native Diver at Del Mar, and much more!
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How to bet the 2021 Steel Valley Sprint
A deep field of 12 one-turn specialists will travel six panels in the Monday feature at Mahoning Valley, the $250,000 Steel Valley Sprint
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Two ways to bet Churchill's $6,463 Super High 5 carryover
Looking for a carryover to pursue on Sunday? Then let us steer you toward Churchill Downs, where an enticing $6,463 prize pool awaits in the $1 Super High 5.
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10 of the Best Red Smith Stakes winners at Aqueduct
Here are ten of the best winners of the Grade 2 Red Smith Stakes, run on the Aqueduct turf over 1 3/8 miles.
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The 5 Fastest Fillies & Mares to win the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs
Five fast fillies who won the Chilukki Stakes.
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How to bet Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a race-by-race look at Saturday’s mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park, which is expected to feature a final pool in excess of $3 million.
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How to bet the 2021 Cary Grant Stakes
Seven California-bred hopefuls will contest the $100,000 Cary Grant S. at Del Mar on Sunday.
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How to bet the Aqueduct stakes on Nov. 21
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight a bright Sunday card at Aqueduct.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, along with insights on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 19, 2021
We look ahead to the weekend of racing action, including discussing stakes action from Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Del Mar. We also welcome back James and Scott for the Jury segment to recap their Breeders' Cup betting performances as well as talk some Churchill Downs racing.
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How to bet the 2021 Native Diver Stakes
Conditioner Bob Baffert will saddle a trio of live players in the field and I will give the upset nod to one of his runners.
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How to bet the 2021 Red Smith Stakes
A high-quality field of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Red Smith S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet with, and against, Obligatory in the Chilukki Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will travel one mile in the $300,000 Chilukki S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $99 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Gulfstream’s $2,240 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 18, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then he discusses the Early Pick 5 at Aqueduct for Thursday and some thoughts about the sequence.
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Harness Racing: Betting the Fall Final Four & Horses to Watch
Even though the champs have made their statements, the 11th month of 2021 harness is rife with action. Saturday’s Fall Final Four is the last quartet of major miles for freshmen. Even so, plenty of action is ahead as the year wanes. The never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) continues and the Mohawk Miles search for longshots in any class.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Churchill’s $3,491 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 17, 2021
We're happy to welcome on Sabrina Moore from GreenMount Farm to talk about the story behind breeding Knicks Go, her family farm, breeding in Maryland, and much more!
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How to understand and use average winning distance statistics
Average winning distance (AWD) stats can be useful when handicapping horse races. But the numbers must be analyzed in context with the realities of average race distances in North America.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a $3,042 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Telecom Fighters to relish turf return
A return to the grass may be all Telecom Fighters needs to return to winning ways at Happy Valley Nov. 17.
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Churchill Downs Track Update for Nov. 16
Get ready for another great betting week at Churchill Downs by finding out the best angles of the fall meet so far!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 16, 2021
Jason sits down once again with professional horseplayer Inside the Pylons to talk betting, handicapping, sports betting, and much much more.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Nov. 15, 2021
Many Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks alumni are catching a breath after the Breeders’ Cup. But others are planning fall and winter campaigns, so let’s check in!
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First-Crop Sires: Arrogate progeny picking up
The sadly-missed Arrogate is slowly starting to pick up as a sire, with the former champion’s tally of winners now up to six.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 15 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Remington Park, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $4,585 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: November 15, 2021
Jason recaps this past weekend including some big upsets at Aqueduct, Bell's the One continuing to roll in Kentucky, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Four winners for the H2W
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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Two singles for Aqueduct's $61,097 Pick 6 carryover
Ready to chase the $61,097 carryover up for grabs in Sunday’s Pick 6 sequence at Aqueduct? Then here are a couple of suggested singles for the $1 wager, which gets underway in Race 4 at 1:46 p.m. ET.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $3,797 Super High 5 carryover
The Saturday card at Churchill Downs features a $3,797 Super High 5 carryover in Race 11, a maiden special weight for juveniles racing one mile over the main track.
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Prospects for Breeders' Cup juvenile winners vary
Now that Future Stars Friday has come and gone, the question always arises over how many of its top performers will be … future stars.
TwinSpires
How to bet the 2021 Winter Memories Stakes
A huge field of 12 three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $150,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct on Sunday.
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Betting with, and against, Bell's the One in the Dream Supreme Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will contest the $300,000 Dream Supreme S. at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Remington Park, along with a ticket for the $8,615 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 12, 2021
We start our look ahead to the weekend as Jason discusses Saturday racing from Del Mar, Churchill Downs, and Aqueduct. Jason also talks about some of the news of the day including English Channel passing away.
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Selections and plays for the Woodbine stakes races on Nov. 13
Two graded tilts will highlight a very good 11-race card north of the border at Woodbine on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Desi Arnaz Stakes
A compact field of five two-year-old fillies will contest the Saturday feature at Del Mar, the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S.
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Mucciolo's Early Kentucky Derby Top 11 for 2022
It’s never too early to talk about the Kentucky Derby. With less than six months remaining until the 2022 Run for the Roses, I have tabbed some two-year-olds that I will be keeping a keen eye on leading up the the First Saturday in May.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 11
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with a rundown of carryovers and seeded pools at Churchill, Gulfstream Park, and Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 11, 2021
Jason catches up on some of the racing news of the day, discusses the seeded Pick 5 at Indiana Grand, and more!
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Mucciolo: Breeders' Cup reflections; the good, bad, and ugly
I survived yet another Breeders’ Cup weekend, and I once again came out on the positive side of the ledger, albeit by a small amount. The World Thoroughbred Championships have been good to me on more occasions than not over the years, but I did leave it very late this season to find a signature win. Here are a few of my experiences from the grand weekend of racing:
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Harness Racing: Weekly Picks and Horses to Watch for the week
Even though the champs have made their statements, the 11th month of 2021 harness is rife with action.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Nov 9, 2021
Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks alumni came out in force at the weekend, and not just at the Breeders' Cup.
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What are coupled entries, and how should you bet them?
Coupled entries are among the more confusing aspects of betting horse races. But once you dig into the details, they’re not quite as complicated as they seem.
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How to bet Indiana Grand's closing-day Pick 5 (with $50k seed!)
Thursday is the final day of the 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand, and the track is celebrating by seeding its final Pick 5 pool with $50,000.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Indiana Grand and Churchill Downs, plus suggested single for Mahoning Valley’s $12,381 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 10, 2021
We're happy to welcome on horseplayer Dennis Montoro to the show to talk about his third place finish in this weekend's BCBC contest.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Indiana Grand and Parx Racing, along with suggested singles for the $12,381 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Hong Kong Preview: Diamond can be brilliant again
Late-blooming #2 Diamond Brilliant can continue his winning way at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 9, 2021
We continue our recap of the Breeders' Cup weekend races at Del Mar. We finish up talking about Saturday's card, then move on to Friday's Juvenile program.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup & Results: Nov. 8, 2021
Blowout victories, thrilling photo finishes, career-defining performances—the 2021 Breeders’ Cup offered something for everyone.
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First-Crop Sires: Gun Runner into exclusive Breeders' Cup club
Four years after Gun Runner won the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), his first-crop daughter Echo Zulu took out the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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Betting takeaways from the 2021 Breeders' Cup
Breeders' Cup 2021 was interesting, to say the least, from a wagering and sporting perspective.
Breeders Cup
NHL Notebook: Can anybody beat the Panthers?
Welcome to our inaugural edition of NHL Notebook! Let’s review some of the biggest headlines in hockey over the past week.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $2,069 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 8, 2021
Jason starts his look back at Breeders' Cup Saturday including talking about the Classic, Turf, and Distaff.
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Breeders' Cup stars Knicks Go, Life Is Good eye Pegasus World Cup
After Knicks Go and Life Is Good ran their rivals ragged in their respective Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday, a burning question presented itself: what might have happened if they’d squared off against each other? If all goes according to plan over the next couple of months, we’re likely to have an answer, because both are pointing to the Jan. 29 Pegasus World Cup (G1).
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Harness Weekly Update: Stakes Season Continues
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 Belmont's $91,299 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Belmont Park fall meet, and bettors should know there’s a $91,299 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
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How did Paulo Lobo get back to the biggest stage? He never gave up
The Brazilian-born trainer, after some down years in California, has found new life with his stable based in Kentucky.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 6
Keeler Johnson has you covered with picks, plays, and carryover insights for the Saturday cards at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Scully: Betting Breeders' Cup Saturday
One of horse racing's biggest days, Breeders' Cup Saturday features a challenging nine-race sequence, and James Scully shares how he will attack it
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Hanson: Handicapping the Breeders' Cup Saturday All-Turf Pick 4
The introduction this year of an All-Turf Pick 4 wager on the Breeders' Cup Saturday program at Del Mar could not have been more timely.
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Mucciolo's Breeders' Cup Saturday single
While Audarya returns to defend her title, I am siding with another in a race that has been especially good to me over the years.
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5 under the radar horses for Breeders' Cup Saturday
In my view, the favorites look to be imposing in at least three of the races, but I feel that there are multiple events where great value could be found.
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Betting with the favorites in the Nov. 6 undercard stakes at Del Mar
Before the championship racing begins, two graded tilts will take place at the picturesque track, and I will structure plays around the morning-line choice in each.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Normally, the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) is billed as a showdown between the American home team and the European raiders. But the 2021 renewal is introducing a third flavor to the mix.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 5
If you’d like a quick change a pace from the Breeders’ Cup, Keeler Johnson is sharing picks and plays for Belmont and Churchill Downs, plus a ticket for the $2,477 Super Hi-5 carryover at Golden Gate.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 5, 2021
We continue our look ahead to the Breeders' Cup races including the big events on the Saturday card. Ed, James, and Scott join the show to talk about the BC races and we say goodbye to Ed on the Jury with a roast!
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Barn favorite Snapper Sinclair seeking glory in Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Snapper Sinclair is a longshot in the Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile (G1), but he's been whiskers away from greatness before.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint
A total of nine horses will travel six panels in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Eight horses will travel one-mile on the Del Mar main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Mile 2021
An overflow field of 16 will converge in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Betting with favorites on the Nov. 5 undercard at Del Mar
Prior to the handful of Breeders’ Cup races that will take place at Del Mar during Future Stars Friday, a quartet of black-type events will be contested.
Racing
Five under the radar contenders for Breeders' Cup Friday
Four of the five major events boast deep and highly competitive fields with horses that offer great value.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update: Breeders' Cup week 2021
With Breeders' Cup on the horizon, there are plenty of Kentucky Derby and Oaks alumni to check in with this weekend. But, several also hit the track in the last week, making it the right time to look back and then look forward!
Racing
Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
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Track Update: Del Mar for Breeders' Cup Week
Just in time for Breeders' Cup, find out who comes to the Bing Crosby meet ready to fire!
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Trends, angles to note for 2021 Breeders' Cup turf races
To borrow an observation from the iconic jockey Frankie Dettori, the Europe-versus-America dynamic in the Breeders’ Cup is reminiscent of golf’s Ryder Cup. While the parallel extends to American success in a few of the turf races, others have been more evenly matched, and Europeans remain historically dominant in the 1 1/2-mile Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A dozen juveniles dashing five furlongs on turf can be a recipe for chaotic results. But there’s a strong chance we’ll see the opposite in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Looking for a formidable handicapping challenge? Look no further than Friday’s 1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Churchill’s $7,292 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hanson: How I will bet Breeders' Cup Friday
Win plays and the Late Pick 3 will be Vance Hanson's betting focus on Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) is one of the best betting races of the Nov. 5-6 championships at Del Mar. These are the key contenders, including a great win candidate at a square price!
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Harness Racing: Matrons Do Dover; Hoosier Class
Dover offers traditional Matrons and Hoosier ups the season's stakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 4, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing the early Pick 5 for Breeders' Cup Saturday at Del Mar. Then we welcome in racing analyst Jessica Paquette to talk about the five Juvenile Breeders' Cup races on Friday's card.
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