Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of May 3

Wed May 03 2023J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 3 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a win bet capitalizing on the Kentucky Derby Week $10 Money Back promotion.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 3, 2023

Wed May 03 2023Jason Beem

Jason is joined by owner and handicapper Joe Tartaglia to discuss all the runners in this year's Kentucky Oaks, which is coming up on Friday, May 5.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: King Russell

Tue May 02 2023J. Keeler Johnson

One start after securing his initial victory, King Russell finished second in the Arkansas Derby (G1) to emerge as a contender for the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 2, 2023

Tue May 02 2023Jason Beem

Jason discusses Monday's draws for both the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks as well as the potential odds for many of the competitors. He also talks about the undercard events both Friday and Saturday.
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of May 2

Tue May 02 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,634 Super High 5 carryover.
Dosage Index, foaling dates for 2023 Kentucky Derby contenders

Tue May 02 2023Kellie Reilly

There are other data points, long predating a horse’s racing career, that some Kentucky Derby handicappers take into account – foaling date and the Dosage Index.

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2023 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks fields and ML odds

Mon May 01 2023TwinSpires Staff

Forte has been installed as the 3-1 morning line favorite for Saturday's $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Jareth Loveberry

Mon May 01 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Jockey Jareth Loveberry has been riding since 2005, winning more than 1,750 races from over 12,800 mounts. Now he's slated to ride in the Kentucky Derby aboard Two Phil's.
Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Ryusei Sakai

Mon May 01 2023J. Keeler Johnson

One of the younger jockeys slated to ride in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) is Ryusei Sakai. He's traveling from Japan to guide Continuar in the Run for the Roses.
How long are the three Triple Crown races?

Mon May 01 2023Alastair Bull

The three races which make up the U.S. Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horse racing—the Kentucky Derby, Preakness S., and Belmont S.—each provide a test over a different distance at a different venue.
Reviewing the final workouts of Kentucky Derby contenders

Mon May 01 2023J. Keeler Johnson

As of Monday morning, with just hours remaining until the Kentucky Derby (G1) post position draw, the majority of the Derby contenders have completed their final pre-race workouts.
Cyclone Mischief – Kentucky Derby Context

Mon May 01 2023James Scully

Cyclone Mischief will be expected to show speed if he makes the Kentucky Derby field. Last seen finishing third in the Florida Derby (G1), the bay colt still needs a defection in the days leading up to the post position draw on May 1
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 1, 2023

Mon May 01 2023Jason Beem

Jason discusses some Kentucky Derby upset thoughts and looks ahead to the upcoming week.