Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 5, 2023

Wed Oct 04 2023Frank Cotolo

Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Keeneland All-Stakes Pick 3 for Friday, Oct. 6

Wed Oct 04 2023John Mucciolo

A trio of graded stakes events will highlight the much-anticipated opening day of the Keeneland Fall Meet on Friday.
TwinSpires $2,500 NHC Qualifier Feeder: TwinSpires rolls out new $10 win bet tournaments

Wed Oct 04 2023Kevin Kilroy

Outside of working at a racetrack, to me, there’s no better experience as a handicapper than going to the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC). TwinSpires announced a new tournament, the TwinSpires $5,000 NHC Qualifier, offering two seats.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 4, 2023

Wed Oct 04 2023Jason Beem

Jason opens the show talking Keeneland opening day and making racing more "fun." Then we welcome in Dawn Lupul to the show to talk about her new gig in British Columbia, racing from Hastings, working in management, and more!
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 4, 2023

Wed Oct 04 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 4 at Aqueduct and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of Grade 2 stakes.
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023

Wed Oct 04 2023Dick Powell

Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Thursday's card at Presque Isle Downs.

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Meet the Contenders: 2023 Breeders' Futurity

Tue Oct 03 2023TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2023 Breeders' Futurity. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well.
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup Classic picture, Cody's Wish, Arc weekend

Tue Oct 03 2023TwinSpires Staff

James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson convene the Racing Roundtable to discuss Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) preps, Cody's Wish's victory in the Vosburgh (G2), and the weekend action in Europe.
Catching my eye: Closing week of Churchill Downs’ September meet

Tue Oct 03 2023Kevin Kilroy

Kevin Kilroy discusses a few standout horses that caught his eye on the closing weekend of Churchill Downs' September meet.
Subtle class drops between tracks can yield winning bets

Tue Oct 03 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Knowing the ins and outs of racing quality in a given state or region can generate winning plays when horses from a major track take on easier competition at a minor track.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 3, 2023

Tue Oct 03 2023Jason Beem

Jason opens the show catching up on some news from the last week in racing and debuts a new song parody. Then he welcomes in trainer Chad Summers to talk about his win in this weekend's Lukas Classic, his training career, and much more!
Japan’s Ushba Tesoro streaks into Breeders’ Cup Classic

Tue Oct 03 2023Kellie Reilly

The captain of Japan's Breeders' Cup team is Ushba Tesoro, the Dubai World Cup (G1) winner who rides a six-race winning streak into the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1).
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 3, 2023

Tue Oct 03 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 5-1 shot with a regal pedigree.