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Dirt stakes plays for Churchill Downs for May 29
A quartet of stakes races on the main strip will take place during a huge Saturday of racing at Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Stakes international scouting report: France Go de Ina
France Go de Ina is pursuing a $1 million bonus for a Japanese shipper who can make history by winning the Belmont S. (G1). Although only seventh in the Preakness (G1), he has a plausible case to move forward in the third jewel, as a couple of other Japanese sophomores have done in recent years. Yet the sticking point remains his unproven class.
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How to make money with Hard Love in the Pennine Ridge Stakes
Recent Woodhaven S. victor #4 Hard Love (9-5) will lead a solid field of nine postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Pennine Ridge S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 28
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday at Churchill Downs, Monmouth Park, and Penn National, including a ticket for Penn National’s mandatory-payout $226,524 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 28, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to racing coming up this holiday weekend. Jason talks about the big Lone Star card coming up on Monday, Stephen Foster preview day at Churchill Downs, and Penn Mile night.
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Best value plays for the Regret Stakes on May 29
A total of nine three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $150,000 Regret S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Exotics plays for the 2021 Matt Winn Stakes
Kentucky Derby (G1) fifth-place finisher #3 O Besos leads a field of eight in Saturday’s $150,000 Matt Winn S.
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Kentucky Derby returnees loom large in Belmont Stakes
Freshening up a three-year-old for a 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes used to be considered foolish, but the five-week hiatus has become the norm for many prominent stables nowadays.
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Racing Spotlight: C Z Rocket, Tyler Gaffalione, and Kelly Breen
This week, we highlight C Z Rocket, Tyler Gaffalione, and Kelly Breen.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, May 27 at Canterbury Park, Churchill Downs, and Indiana Grand, along with horses of note in Churchill’s $89,846 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 27, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're happy to welcome in Chris Sorenson to the show. Jason and Chris discuss Chris' evolution as a horseplayer and bettor, only betting turf racing, changes he made in his game, writing his "Dark Horse" column, and much more!
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Harness Holiday Weekend Plays
Memorial Day weekend action through Sunday for harness racing's courageous bettors.
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Rombauer seeks to buck history with Preakness-Belmont Stakes sweep
It’s been nearly 100 years since a horse swept the Preakness and Belmont Stakes without competing in the Kentucky Derby. Rombauer will try to join the elusive club after winning the Preakness in his Triple Crown debut.
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Trainer Clement heats up at Belmont Park
By winning four races last week, Christophe Clement joined Chad Brown at the top of the Belmont Park trainer standings. Both are now tied with 17 wins, and Clement has needed 18 fewer starts (17-for-52, 33% win) to get there.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday at Canterbury Park, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, including a ticket for the $220,636 Super High Five carryover at Penn National.
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Canterbury Park: Longshots to watch in May 27 stakes racing
Bettors focusing on Thursday evening's Canterbury Park card will note the presence of several stakes in the sequences of their 10% takeout Pick 6 and Pick 5 wagers.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 26, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some handicapping and betting topics as they relate to trip handicapping and different courses.
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Hong Kong: Handicapper Bull is hot with 3 week winning streak approaching May 26
Exuberant looks capable of handling a step up in class in the Marble Handicap (1200m, or about six furlongs) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Scully: Analyzing new shooters in the Belmont Stakes
Commonly referred to as new shooters, horses making their first start of the Triple Crown in the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes have held their own in recent years.
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Hoosier Park harness racing plays for May 26
For the program on May 26 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Jessica Pyfer joins record-setting female jockeys with four-win day at Santa Anita
Jessica Pyfer’s four-win afternoon has placed the apprentice rider among a memorable group of female jockeys who have enjoyed record-setting days at tracks across North America.
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How is the point spread calculated?
If you’re new to sports betting and want to learn more about one of the most common types of wagers made by bettors, read below as we explain what a point spread is and how it is calculated.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday, May 25 at Canterbury Park, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, including a $48 play for Indiana Grand’s $67,235 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 25, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news from around the world of horse racing. Then we welcome in Tom Harris from Emerald Downs to talk about the season in Washington getting underway, his time announcing races, working with Harry Caray and the Cubs, and much more!
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What Is Your Favorite Summer Track?
Whether they run for a shorter boutique meet or all summer long, some tracks just make you feel like it's summer even when you look at a picture of them in the middle of January.
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Delaware Track Update for May 25
Delaware Park opens its racing season this Wednesday, May 26! They run a long meet, all the way from late May through early autumn, as the meet closes on Oct. 16. Let's find out who to watch!
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What is the most difficult Triple Crown to win in sports?
Let's look at four of the most notable Triple Crowns in sports — including those in horse racing, baseball, boxing, and golf — to determine which is the hardest to win in sports.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday at Indiana Grand, Prairie Meadows, and Thistledown, along with horses of note in the $99,713 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Harness Weekly Update: Public Sharp in Features
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 24, 2021
We look back at the weekend of racing including the Downs after Dark card at Churchill Downs, racing from Belmont and Santa Anita, and more!
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Belmont Stakes international scouting report: Rebel's Romance
Rebel’s Romance earned a Kentucky Derby (G1) ticket with a dominant display in the UAE Derby (G2), but his Godolphin team circled the Belmont S. (G1) as a more suitable target. Trainer Charlie Appleby’s discretion could pay dividends at Belmont Park.
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What is takeout, and how does it affect betting profits?
If you’re a fan of fine dining at home, you’re probably a wholehearted supporter of takeout. But if you’re a bettor, then takeout comes with a much different definition.
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A single and a longshot for Pimlico's Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers
Pimlico’s Rainbow Pick 6 jackpot continues to grow, reaching $670,306 for Sunday’s card. But there's also a $27,689 Late Pick 5 carryover up for grabs.
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Racing Spotlight: Frank's Rockette, John Velazquez, Mike Maker
Racing Spotlight is a weekly series that highlights a horse, jockey, and trainer with information to help our players.
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Carryover watch: Horses to single at Churchill Downs and Pimlico
A $625,566 Rainbow Pick 6 jackpot at Pimlico and a $70,011 Derby City Pick 6 pool at Churchill Downs are two of the richest carryovers up for grabs on Saturday.
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Belmont Stakes trends: success hard to come by for Preakness starters
One of the more easily noticeable trends in recent Belmont history is how much of a negative lead-in race the Preakness (G1) has become.
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Scully: Handicapping Downs After Dark on May 22
Seven of the 11 races on Saturday’s Downs After Dark program at Churchill Downs, including a pair of stakes events, offer a six-figure purse, and I’ll highlight some horses of interest.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Lone Star Park, along with horses of note in Pimlico’s $598,522 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover.
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How much do you know about fillies in the Triple Crown?
Fillies don't always run in Triple Crown races, but when their connections think they are good enough to line up against the best three-year-olds of their generation, they often do very well.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 21, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing. Then we welcome in Ed, James, and Scott for the weekly Jury segment to talk some Preakness, the three year old division, and Downs after Dark at Churchill.
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How to make money with Going Global in the Honeymoon Stakes
Six sophomore fillies will take on two-time Grade 3 queen #6 Going Global in the $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2021 Santa Maria Stakes
A compact field of five fillies and mares will square off in Saturday’s $200,000 Santa Maria S.
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How to bet the Seek Again Stakes
An excellent field of 10, with two being main-track only entrants, will go one-mile on the Belmont Park turf in Saturday’s feature.
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Harness Racing: Single- And Multi-Race Action Set
Pennsylvania All Stars will present sophomores at Pocono this weekend, along with some other top features. Your TwinSpires Harness Blog presents the best betting propositions and handicapping opinions in the sport. And, our never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list), with suggestions enhancing exotic combinations and fair-priced win, place and show finishes.
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Best exotics to bet in the Keertana Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $110,000 Keertana S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Lone Star Park, including a ~$10 play for Churchill’s $60,814 Derby City Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 20, 2021
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the week and looking ahead to the Belmont Stakes. Then he answers some emailers questions and discusses a betting article that was making the rounds this week.
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Who are the best mares of recent times on and off the track?
Let's look at some of the best of the best of recent times — mares who were either Grade or Group 1 winners, or multiple graded stakes winners, who have gone on to produce one or more generations of stars.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday at Canterbury Park, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, including two possible singles in Canterbury’s $91,333 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 19, 2021
We're really happy to welcome in a long time staple of racing in New York, Ernie Munick, to the show. We talk about Ernie's growing up around racing, making a career in the sport, his Eclipse Award-winning work with NYRA, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Happy Valley Lam Tsuen River H. May 19
With a two week winning streak on the line, Alastair Bull presents a bet for racing at Happy Valley on Wednesday, May 18. Plus his usual bonus bet from New Zealand.
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Which U.S. states have legal sports betting?
In 2018, the Supreme Court opened the door to legalized sports betting in states across the U.S. Here are the states that currently offer legal sports betting, and those who could soon join the mix.
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Arlington Park Track Update for May 18
The Arlington racing meet is three weeks in, which is enough time to start picking out some trends. Some of the people to watch have been familiar from previous years, though others may not be as familiar unless you follow the circuit closely.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday, May 18 at Canterbury Park, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, plus thoughts on two vulnerable favorites in the $57,077 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Hoosier Park harness racing plays for May 19
For the program on May 19 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 18, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some handicapping axioms and how they relate to betting. He also discusses some of the big news of the day from around the world of racing.
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Rombauer a revelation in Preakness, but will another come in Belmont?
A few of the Preakness (G1) new shooters had a case to improve, but only Rombauer stepped up to the plate with a resounding victory at Pimlico.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday, May 17 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, along with thoughts on Indiana Grand’s non-jackpot $29,028 Pick 5 carryover.
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Three big takeaways from the 2021 Preakness Stakes
Rombauer’s win paid out $25.60, with Midnight Bourbon and Medina Spirit also finishing in the money. Now that we have two legs down in the Triple Crown, here is what we learned from the Preakness.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 17, 2021
We look back at the big Preakness Saturday card from Pimlico including Rombauer's win, Medina Spirit tasting defeat, and much more from a busy weekend of racing.
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Harness Weekly Update: Shipper At $79; Chicago's Chalk
Double-digit wins and some chalky prices from harness action through May 15.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 16
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Sunday, May 16 at Churchill Downs, Lone Star Park, and Santa Anita, along with thoughts on Santa Anita’s mandatory-payout $548,172 Pick 6 carryover.
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NHL Power Rankings: Avalanche begin playoffs on top
The 2021 Stanley Cup Playoffs begin on Saturday night. Now is a good time to review where the 16 remaining teams stand as the quest for Lord Stanley’s hardware begins.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 15
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Pimlico, along with suggested singles for Pimlico’s $116,208 Pick 6 carryover on Preakness day.
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Handicapping the Preakness Day Late Pick 5
Pimlico's 12% takeout on the Pick 5 is among the best that can be found anywhere in the country.
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How to bet against the Preakness 146 favorite
A field of 10 will aim for racing glory in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico. #3 Medina Spirit (9-5), the slight morning-line choice after finishing first in the Kentucky Derby (G1), could very well be the favorite when the gates open for the second leg of the Triple Crown. The Florida-bred ran his best race to date at Churchill Downs two weeks prior and will be as fit as any horse in the field. But for those who are not in love with the son of Protonico, there are many other alternatives to pursue in the Preakness.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 14, 2021
It's Friday, and we're looking ahead to some of the big weekend action coming up. Ed, James, and Scott join Jason for the weekly Jury segment to talk about the Preakness Stakes coming up on Saturday. Jason also discusses some of the early races at Pimlico for Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Friday, May 14 at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Pimlico, along with possible singles in a trio of carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Lazaro Barrera Stakes May 15
The feature of a 10-race card at Santa Anita on Saturday is the $100,000 Lazaro Barrera S. (G3). A compact field of four sophomores will go postward in the 6 ½-furlong dirt dash, led by what I think are two really nice youngsters who each have bright futures. I see it as a two-horse race inside the final furlong, ultimately, with that duo.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Louisville Stakes May 15
A huge field of 14 will contest the feature at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the $150,000 Louisville S. (G3). The 1 ½-mile grassy endeavor is led by deserving favorite #10 Arklow (7-5), who missed by a head in the race last campaign. A Grade 1 winner, the seven-year-old son of Arch is an obvious inclusion for most wagers, but I feel compelled to find value in an event with this many contenders signed on. And I will swing for the fences.
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How to bet the favorite in the Preakness Stakes
Assuming Medina Spirit retains his favored status, here are a few ways to attack the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Racing Spotlight: Mean Mary, Joel Rosario, Brittany Vanden Berg
This week, we highlight Mean Mary, jockey Joel Rosario, and trainer Brittany Vanden Berg.
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2021 Preakness Stakes News & Notes
Please find our Preakness Stakes 146 content in a one-stop shop for our users' convenience! We have a full spectrum of handicapping, analysis, expert picks, features, and educational guides.
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Turf stakes spot plays for Pimlico on May 15
A total of four competitive stakes races on the grass will help comprise a fantastic Preakness Stakes undercard at Pimlico on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Chick Lang Stakes
Conditioner Steve Asmussen has a pair of standouts in Saturday’s $200,000 Chick Lang S.
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Dirt stakes spot plays for Pimlico on May 15
A total of nine stakes races, led by the $1 million Preakness S. highlights a blockbuster day of racing at Pimlico.
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Harness Racing: Both Gaits Galore for May 13-15
The 2021 stakes calendar is filling with Grand Circuit and local features. Your TwinSpires Harness blog is committed to covering the best betting propositions and handicapping opinions in the sport.
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How to bet the 2021 Dinner Party Stakes
An octet of turf specialists will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Pimlico green in Saturday’s $250,000 Dinner Party S.
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DuPont and Miss Preakness selections for May 14
A pair of graded stakes races for the ladies are on the Black-Eyed Susan undercard at Pimlico on Friday.
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How to bet the Soaring Softly Stakes May 15
A cast of 11 three-year-old fillies will run seven-eighths on the Belmont outer turf course in Saturday’s $100,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3). The good betting race has attracted a lot of intriguing prospects from top barns in a grassy affair that lacks a standout. Conditioner Christophe Clement has two entered for the feature, and I think that both of his trainees have a chance in the deep field.
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2021 Preakness: Brisnet Speed Rating Report
A 10-horse field is set for Saturday’s 146th running of the $1 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. Let's preview the Brisnet Speed ratings
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday, May 13 at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Lone Star Park, along with horses of note in Churchill’s $10,206 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 13, 2021
It's time for our Preakness Roundtable and Jason welcomes Chuck Simon and Barry Spears from the Going in Circles Podcast to the show to talk Preakness week and discuss all of the ten participants in this year's second jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Preaknes Stakes Betting Guide, Tipsheet & Meet the Contenders 2021
The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide has been produced annually since 2017. Players enjoy the quick study provided by our Tipsheets, created by our handicappers whom provide tickets and top picks to watch in the paddock.
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The 2021 Preakness Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
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Turf stakes selections for Pimlico on May 14
A pair of excellent stakes races on the turf are part of a superb action on Friday at Pimlico Race Course.
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The best way to play the Pimlico Special
A very good field of 11 will travel 1 3/16 miles over the Pimlico main strip in Friday’s $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3).
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How to bet the 2021 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles in Friday’s $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G2).
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How to bet the 2021 Preakness on different budgets
Depending on the budget you’ve allocated for betting Saturday's Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, we’ve assembled three wagering strategies at costs of $24, $48, and $96.
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The best longshot to bet in the 2021 Preakness
It seems as though everyone is talking about the three logical favorites entered in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. But what if you want to play outside the box with a longshot?
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Analyzing the running styles of 2021 Preakness contenders
To aid our handicapping of the Preakness (G1), let’s break down the contenders into four running style quadrants, based on their past performances and post positions.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday, May 12 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, plus a ticket for the $204,057 Super High 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: May 12, 2021
Jason opens the show recapping some betting themes that came up on opening night at Grants Pass Downs. He also discusses the Preakness draw as well as Friday's card at Pimlico which features the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes and the Pimlico Special.
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2021 Preakness Stakes one-liners
Analysis of the Preakness S. (G1) historically turns on what you think of the Kentucky Derby (G1), but Saturday’s renewal ups the ante.
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3 takeaways from the 2021 Preakness post position draw
Which horses stand to benefit from their post draws, and which horses might be disadvantaged? Here are three takeaways from the 2021 Preakness (G1) post position draw.
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Sha Tin: Grass Island H. for Wed. May 11
Two of Hong Kong’s most exciting three-year-old sprinters take each other on in an epic clash of styles in the Grass Island Handicap (1000m, or about five furlongs) at Sha Tin on Wednesday. Winner Method has won all three of his starts in Hong Kong, in each start leading or sitting just off the pace, while Carroll Street has won two of his three starts, rallying from well off the pace in each.
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The 2021 Preakness Stakes by the numbers
The second leg of the Triple Crown is up for grabs at Pimlico, so let's dive into some numbers, stats, and facts about the "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."
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2021 Preakness Stakes field and ML odds
Medina Spirit has drawn post 3 and was installed the morning line favorite for Saturday's $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico.
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Pimlico track update for May 11
Saturday at Pimlico features the second jewel of the Triple Crown, the Preakness Stakes (G1). However, the entire week features competitive racing, including stakes in a full range of divisions. Pimlico has been running a couple of weeks now, longer than usual leading into the Preakness, so let's learn the major local players!
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Hoosier harness plays: May 12
For the program on May 12 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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