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Tips for handicapping the Beresford Stakes
Historically speaking, handicapping the Beresford (G2) at the Curragh in Ireland has been pretty straightforward. Just bet on runners trained by Aidan O’Brien, and you’re good to go.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 25, 2020
We look ahead to a busy weekend including a stakes-laden card at Santa Anita, the Ack Ack at Churchill, and the Vosburgh at Belmont Park. The Jury comes in to talk about their favorite sprinters. ...
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Late Pick 4 play at Churchill Downs on Sept. 25
A 10-race program will be offered at Churchill Downs on Friday, and I will focus on the Late Pick 4. Here are my thoughts.
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Exotics Plays for the Ack Ack Stakes on September 26
The feature will be contested at a one-turn mile, and there could be tremendous value in the race that lacks a standout.
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How to bet the Chandelier Stakes
The “Win and You’re In” challenge series affair will reward the first-place finisher with a berth in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland.
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the American Pharoah Stakes
Could a maiden prevail in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita?
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the Chandelier Stakes
One filly stands above the others in the $200,000 Chandelier (G2) at Santa Anita.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 24, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tip Sheet: American Pharoah Stakes
The 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds will be run on the main track and is part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 24
A value play at Indiana Grand is among the offerings Thursday from Tim Holland, who also has picks for Churchill Downs, Pimlico, Woodbine, and Remington Park.
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Derby Remix: Top 10 InfieldFests
Gearing up for the Preakness Stakes, Derby Remix looks back at the top 10 InfieldFests.
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Little Brown Jug; Hoosier Stakes Expo; Mohawk Million Roadshow
The week fires stakes action from the beginning as the Grand Circuit (GC) moves to Ohio for the Little Brown Jug. The stream continues through Saturday, Sept. 26 at Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) and Hoosier. As always, the TwinSpires harness blog’s exclusiv ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 9/24/20
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason is joined by horseplayer Christian Hellmers for a long discussion on being a horseplayer, tournaments, playing Hong Kong, mind-body-spirit connection, and more! ...
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Harness racing: Jugette Day picks for Sept. 23
We're looking for cash at the classic Ohio harness Little Brown Jug meet.
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Pedigree Profile: Lebda
Speed is clearly a strong suit for Lebda, but whether the front-running colt can carry his speed over classic distances is another question.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 23, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Preakness profile: Mongolian Wind
It remains to be seen whether Mongolian Wind has the class to compete against the best of his generation in the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. But at least the 1 3/16-mile distance shouldn’t be any issue.
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Preakness profile: Lebda
Speed isn’t a question mark for Lebda, and he clearly loves the Maryland circuit. But does he have the class to hold his own in the Preakness (G1)?
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How to bet the Eddie D Stakes
The $200,000 Eddie D (G2) is one of two graded stakes races to be contested on the Friday card at Santa Anita.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 23
Tim Holland provides his picks for this day in racing at Churchill Downs, Indiana Grand, Parx, and Belterra.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Eddie D. Stakes
The fall meet at Santa Anita kicks off Friday, with a pair of graded stakes, including the Eddie D. (G2).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 23, 2020
We discuss the news of the day including the retirement of Volatile, Tiz the Law skipping the Preakness, and more. Then we welcome in jockey Ferrin Peterson from Monmouth Park to talk about her successful summer at the Shore, her riding career, ...
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Harness racing: Little Brown Jug meet picks for Sept. 22
We're looking for cash at the classic Ohio harness Little Brown Jug meet.
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Preakness profile: Happy Saver
Normally a 3-year-old debuting in mid-June would have missed any opportunity to compete in a Triple Crown race. But 2020 is a strange year, allowing the late-maturing Happy Saver to enter the picture.
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Preakness profile: Mystic Guide
No one will ever describe Mystic Guide as an early-maturing sort. But maturing late can be quite lucrative, and Mystic Guide is coming to hand just in time for a productive fall campaign.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 22, Indiana Grand
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for Sept. 22
Coming off some nice payouts from the previous week, handicapper Tim Holland looks at Parx, Finger Lakes and more today!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 22, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and welcome in Maryland Jockey Club analyst Naomi Tukker to talk about her first year in Maryland, the upcoming Preakness, her career in racing, and more! ...
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Two different ways of thinking about the rescheduled 2020 Preakness
Preakness Stakes handicapping advice for an early October run. What are trends to consider, possibly different than a late spring running?
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Preakness profile: Liveyourbeastlife
Liveyourbeastlife has come a long way since his debut in a $62,500 maiden claiming race at Belmont Park last fall — so far that he has emerged as a contender for the Oct. 3 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Preakness profile: Monday Morning Qb
The Preakness is on the radar for Money Morning Qb, but whether he can handle this distance is still up for debate.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 21, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Picks for Sept. 21
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free picks for Delaware Park, Parx and Presque Isle.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 21, 2020
Jason returns from vacation to discuss his time off as well as the weekend action from Woodbine, Belmont, and more! ...
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Pedigree Profile: Monday Morning Qb
Monday Morning Qb might not be a household name, but the Maryland-bred colt has performed well in his home state and has the pedigree to thrive over classic distances.
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Pedigree Profile: Mystic Guide
Speed combined with stamina is the recipe for success over classic distances, and the pedigree of Mystic Guide blends both in seemingly equal doses.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 20
Tim Holland provides his free expert picks for Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Woodbine.
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Pedigree Profile: Happy Saver
Looking for a horse who’s bred from top to bottom to thrive over classic distances? Look no further than Federico Tesio S. winner Happy Saver.
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Form-Friendly Stakes Winners; Ramona Hill Queen Of Both Divisions
TwinSpires Harness Preview blog feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Friday, Sept. 18 At ...
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How to bet the Salvator Mile Stakes
A field of eight will contest the Sunday feature at Monmouth in the $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3).
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Salvator Mile
Speed is dominant racing a mile at Monmouth Park. The question is, which speed horse has the best chance to prevail in Sunday’s $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3)?
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Little Brown Jug returns to Delaware Ohio Fairgrounds
The Delaware Ohio Fairgrounds’ Little Brown Jug meet starts on Sept. 20. Some of the classiest races on the 18-race program are worth looking for upsets.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 19
Tim Holland offers his weekend racing picks for Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, Woodbine, Gulfstream Park, and Arlington Park.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Summer Stakes
From a Brisnet Speed rating perspective, it’s clear which horse is the runner to beat in the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Natalma Stakes
Sunday’s $250,000 Natalma (G1) at Woodbine is more than just a rich race for 2-year-old fillies. It’s also a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
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Preakness Stakes: Pros and cons for every contender
Join us as we examine the pros and cons of each Preakness Stakes contender ahead of "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans" on Oct. 3.
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Handicapping the Cross Country Pick 5 Sept. 19
After a brief hiatus, the Cross Country Pick 5 returns to the wagering menu on Saturday. It's an all-turf affair and a challenging sequence.
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How to bet the Natalma Stakes
With a spot in the Breeder's Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf on the line, seven well-matched 2-year-olds will contest Sunday’s $250,000 Natalma.
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Australian racing picks for Royal Randwick and the Gold Coast
Things are really starting to heat up Down Under and tonight marks the start of Sydney’s Everest Carnival.
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Churchill Downs spot plays for Saturday, Sept. 19
While there aren’t any stakes races on Saturday at Churchill Downs, the 10-race card does feature a pair of competitive maiden special weight events.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 18, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Summer Stakes
A field of seven juveniles will travel a mile at Woodbine on Sunday in the $250,000 Summer (G1). The “Win and You’re In” challenge series event will reward the first-place finisher with a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 18
Tim Holland has picks for Churchill Downs, Woodbine, Arlington Park, and Prairie Meadows on Friday.
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How to bet the 2020 Woodbine Mile
With a $1 million purse and a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on the line, Saturday’s Woodbine Mile (G1) has attracted an elite field worthy of its Grade 1 status.
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Stakes spot plays for Woodbine Mile day
Looking forward to Woodbine Mile Day? Check out our spot plays for the supporting stakes races on this exciting afternoon at Woodbine.
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How to bet the 2020 Belmont Oaks
Looking for an interesting handicapping challenge? Look no further than Saturday’s $250,000 Belmont Oaks (G1) at Belmont Park.
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Churchill Downs Spot Plays for Sept. 18
A pair of maiden sprints for juveniles and an elongated entry-level allowance are among the offerings in Churchill Downs' Late Pick 5 on Friday's card.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Woodbine on September 19
The $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1) highlights a four-pack of stakes races to be contested north of the border on Saturday.
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How to bet the Woodbine Mile
A total of four stakes races are slated on a fine 12-race card at Woodbine Saturday, highlighted by the lucrative $1 million Woodbine Mile. Eight will go postward in a fantastic rendition of the race.
Woodbine Mile Analysis
The early te ...
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Pedigree Profile: Mongolian Wind
Way up north at Assiniboia, Mongolian Wind has made a name for himself by rallying to victories in the Manitoba Derby and Gold Cup S. racing 1 1/8 miles.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Sept. 17 late Pick 5
Following a brief hiatus, racing returns to Churchill Downs on Thursday, with a competitive, nine-race card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 17, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Belmont Oaks Invitational Stakes
A compact field of five sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Belmont inner turf in Saturday’s $250,000 Belmont Oaks Invitational (G1).
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Late Pick 4 play for Churchill Downs on Sept. 17
A pair of maiden dashes for 2-year-olds bookend a challenging late Pick-4 sequence at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 17
Tim Holland has a couple of picks for the opening day at Churchill Downs, as well as spot plays for Arlington Park and Indiana Grand.
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Pacing, Trotting Thunders At Mohawk, Meadows, Ocean, Hawthorne
More home-bred action and the last of Grand Circuit (GC) in Canada as the GC readies returning to the U.S. Midwest for the annual Delaware Ohio meet. Check out our features and stay close to the TwinSpires harness blog’s exclusive horses-to-watch lis ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 16, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kristufek's closing-day Kentucky Downs Scouting Report
Wednesday’s Kentucky Downs card forecast calls for partly sunny skies and temperatures in the low 80’s.
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Holland’s North American Racing Picks for Sept. 16
Tim Holland has a couple of plays for the closing day at Kentucky Downs, as well as picks for Canterbury Park, Remington Park, and Mountaineer.
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Canterbury Park spot plays for Sept. 16
James Scully's picks for Late Pick 5 carryover at Canterbury Park!
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 15, Kentucky Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Sept. 16 card at Kentucky Downs
The sixth and final Kentucky Downs race card of 2020 is scheduled for Wednesday, and the course should be dried out significantly following a wet weekend. With a Grade 3 feature and four Claiming Crown preps on tap, it should be a good one. Here a co ...
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Kristufek's Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 15
Mike Maker won four consecutive races (2-5) and Wesley Ward answered with a win of his own.
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Spot Plays for Assiniboia Downs closing day
Assiniboia Downs, outside Winnipeg, will end what has arguably been one of its most successful seasons in history on Tuesday.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 14, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for Sept. 15
Free racing picks for North American horse racing are available by handicapper Tim Holland.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 14
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free picks for Delaware Park and Indiana Grand.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 13
Tim Holland looks at Gulfstream Park and Monmouth Park and adds a bonus pick for Prairie Meadows Sunday.
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‘Wellwood’ $32 Upset Nabbed; Hoosier-Stakes Sweep; Place Parade
TwinSpires Harness Preview blog feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Thursday, Sept. 10 ...
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Kentucky Downs: Stakes spot plays for Sept. 13
The lucrative all-turf race meet at Kentucky Downs continues on Sunday with three more rich stakes worth a combined $1.3 million.
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Kristufek's Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 12
With the rail out 40 feet for the third consecutive day, the turf was noticeably worn on Thursday. The surface played truer to profile, with the four shorter races favoring forward runners.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 12
Tim Holland offers his free expert picks for this Saturday in racing across North America. Tracks covered include Gulfstream, Kentucky Downs, Monmouth, and Woodbine.
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2020 Breeders' Cup primer
The final month of Breeders’ Cup prep races is on the horizon. But, before those begin, let’s look back on the "Win and You’re In" season so far.
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How to bet the 2020 Queen's Plate Stakes (Sept. 12)
Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine is Canada’s equivalent to the Kentucky Derby. The historic event pits the best Canadian-bred 3-year-olds against each other racing 1 1/4 miles.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Canadian and Bison City
The Queen’s Plate isn’t the only important race taking place on Saturday at Woodbine. The $250,000 Canadian (G2) and $250,000 Bison City S. add further depth to the rich and competitive card.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Kentucky Downs for September 15
A trio of lucrative stakes events on the turf will lead an 11-race card at Kentucky Downs on Sunday.
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Australian racing picks for Doomben and Rosehill Gardens
BetAmerica players can enjoy Group racing from Rosehill Gardens in Sydney, along with two meetings from Queensland – Doomben and the Gold Coast. Here’s a couple of picks to get your night of Aussie action underway!
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Selections for Canadian and Bison City Stakes at Woodbine
The $1 million Queen’s Plate highlights a fine 13-race card at Woodbine on Saturday that features five stakes events. I have selected a pair of stakes races on the undercard that are of particular interest to me.
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Backing a filly to take the Queen’s Plate Stakes at Woodbine
The oldest continually run stakes race run in North American will occur at Woodbine on Saturday when 14 sophomores will go postward in the 161st edition of the $1 million Queen’s Plate S.
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Scully: Handicapping Saturday All-Stakes Pick 5 at Kentucky Downs
A challenging all-stakes Pick 5 at Kentucky Downs features big fields and a 14% takeout. I did not land on a single in the sequence, and will play against several potentially vulnerable favorites on the morning line.
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Saturday Spot Plays for Doncaster, Leopardstown, and Kentucky Downs
A relatively quiet Saturday in North American racing is highlighted by the graded stakes action at Kentucky Downs and the Queen's Plate program at Woodbine.
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Regal Glory gets the nod in Ladies Turf Stakes
A talented cast of eight will travel one-mile on the Kentucky Downs lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Ladies Turf (G3).
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Arlington Park, Sept. 11
Arlington Park features eight races on Friday, Sept. 11. Here are our weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Arlington.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 11
Tim Holland offers his expert picks for Gulfstream Park, Laurel Park, Golden Gate Fields, and Prairie Meadows.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 9/11/20
Jason looks ahead to the big Saturday of racing at Kentucky Downs and the jury joins the show to discuss their week at Churchill Downs. ...
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How to bet the Simcoe Stakes (Sept. 11)
Three-year-old-filly and colt trotters meet in the Simcoe Stakes (SS) on the Grand Circuit at Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) on Sept. 11.
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How to bet the Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs
The finale on a huge Saturday of racing at Kentucky Downs attracted 16 dashers for the uber-competitive $700,000 Turf Sprint (G3).
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