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Kentucky Downs: How to bet the Ladies Turf and Ladies Sprint (Sept. 12)
Saturday is shaping up to be a lucrative day at Kentucky Downs. Five stakes races worth a combined $3.2 million are on the agenda, including the $500,000 Ladies Turf (G3) and $500,000 Ladies Sprint (G3).
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Turf Cup (Sept. 12)
There’s quite a showdown on tap in Saturday’s $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup (G3) at Kentucky Downs, with defending winner Zulu Alpha squaring off against 2018 winner and 2019 runner-up Arklow.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Arlington Park, Sept. 10
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Arlington Park on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 10
Tim Holland offers his expert picks for this day in racing at Kentucky Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 10, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason kicks off the show previewing Thursday night's Longacres Mile. Then handicapper Doug McPherson joins the show to talk Queens Plate, doing handicapping at Woodbine, and more! ...
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NY Champs At Stake; Mohawk Marauders In Grand Circuit Crunch
A plethora of stakes lines the harness-racing agenda this coming week. Aside from the Grand Circuit events in Canada, the American map is spotted with sires stakes finals crowning state-bred two- and three-year-old champs. In the interest of space an ...
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How to bet the Longacres Mile Handicap
Anothertwistafate hasn’t run in 16 months. But I’ll be surprised if he fails to reach the winner’s circle in Thursday’s Longacres Mile H. (G3) at Emerald Downs.
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How to bet the Dueling Grounds Derby and Dueling Ground Oaks
Talented 3-year-old turf horses will take center stage at Kentucky Downs for a pair of rich 1 5/16-mile events on Thursday: the $500,000 Dueling Grounds Oaks and the $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby.
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Selections for the Dueling Grounds Derby and Oaks on Sept. 10
A pair of lucrative stakes races on the lawn will highlight the Thursday card at Kentucky Downs.
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Late Pick 4 play at Kentucky Downs Thursday
Kentucky Downs offers an exciting product, with large and competitive turf races, and the Pick 4s are attractive with a 14% takeout. I like to build tickets around a single when possible, and will focus upon the Late Pick 4 sequence Thursday.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 9, Kentucky Downs
We head to Kentucky Downs today for our weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kristufek's Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 10
With the rail 40 feet out and a run-up of at least 240 feet, the distances of Wednesday's races were considerably further than advertised. For some perspective, imagine running nearly the length of an entire football field before the timer even start ...
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 9
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#1 Speedy Vanessa (4-1) is a half-sister to Karlovy Vary, who won the Ashland (G1) and has not been seen since rallying from just off the pace to break her maiden at Tampa in December. Daughter of American Pharoah tri ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 9, 2020--Derby Weekend Discussion
We continue to look back at Kentucky Derby and Oaks weekend including discussing the Oaks, the undercard races, as well as Saratoga and Del Mar wrap ups. ...
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Kristufek's Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 9
There has been no rain leading into Wednesday’s card and the forecast calls for sunny skies and temperatures in the high 80s. I will favor horses with forward speed in sprints and an off the pace style in routes.
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Who's Hot, Who's Not for 2020 Breeders' Cup
The action of the past week saw some stocks rise and some fall with respect to the Breeders' Cup. Here's our take on who's hot and who's not.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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$82,000 Returned to TwinSpires Players On Kentucky Derby Day
TwinSpires players have shared in more than $82,000 of refunds courtesy of the adw's unique Kentucky Derby Day “Bet Back” promotions.
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Holland's North American Free Picks for Sept. 8
Looking at how Tim Holland did last week, especially on Derby day, following his picks would present the funds to play more today at Parx, Indiana Grand and Presque Isle Downs!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 8, 2020--Kentucky Derby Recap
We look back on the historic 146th running of the Kentucky Derby, analyzing the race, the winners, the losers, the aftermath, and more! ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 7, Del Mar
We turn our attention to Del Mar, where the turf meets the surf, for our Labor Day picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar Labor Day racing picks
Before calling an end to the summer, the featured races at Del Mar on Monday showcase the future, with the Del Mar Juvenile Turf and the Del Mar Futurity.
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Stakes spot plays for opening day at Kentucky Downs
The popular all-turf meeting over the unique grass course at Kentucky Downs gets underway on Labor Day with a quartet of ultra-competitive stakes races.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Hopeful
The first Grade 1 race of the year for 2-year-old males is also the final Grade 1 of the Saratoga summer meet.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 7
A new week of racing starts with opening day at Kentucky Downs. Tim Holland offers his opening day picks along with Saratoga and Laurel Park.
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Kentucky Downs Opening Day Spot Plays for Sept. 7
The six-day meeting kicks off on Labor Day with a fine card, led by four lucrative stakes events.
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Authentic confounds skeptics in 2020 Kentucky Derby
As one of the Authentic skeptics going into the Kentucky Derby (G1), I put my hand up for misjudging his ability to carry his high speed for the duration of the 1 1/4-mile classic.
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Graded stakes plays for Sept. 7
A pair of Grade 1 tilts for juveniles will take place on opposite sides of the country on Labor Day.
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Labor Day stakes spot plays for Del Mar, Saratoga
A pair of Grade 1 races on Labor Day will bring down the curtain on the 2020 summer race meets at Del Mar and Saratoga.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 6
With another Kentucky Derby Day complete, Tim Holland rounds out the weekend with his picks from Saratoga, Gulfstream, Woodbine, and Del Mar.
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An $88 C-Derby Winner Among Double-Digit Hits
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. 3 A ...
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Last-minute news and notes for Kentucky Derby bettors
Read the latest news and notes surrounding Kentucky Derby 146, from the weather to last-minute scratches, and more.
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How to bet the Del Mar Debutante and Del Mar Derby
The penultimate day of summer racing at Del Mar features two competitive graded stakes events—the Del Mar Debutante (G1) for 2-year-old fillies and the Del Mar Derby (G2) for 3-year-olds.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Spinaway and Honorable Miss
Assuming you’re not exhausted from the excitement of Kentucky Derby day, buckle your seatbelts, because high-class racing action continues on Sunday at Saratoga.
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After-dark horse racing plays for Sept. 5 at Prairie Meadows
The Saturday racing action doesn’t end with the Kentucky Derby. The evening card at Prairie Meadows offers plenty of betting options for horseplayers planning a late night.
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Can a deep closer win the Kentucky Derby?
The last true closer to win the Kentucky Derby was Orb in 2013. Can another win in 2020?
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Kentucky Derby A to Z
Let's break down the A to Z's of the Kentucky Derby, from Aristides to trainer Nick Zito, and more.
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QUIZ: The ultimate Kentucky Derby quiz
Do you know everything there is to know about the history and culture of "The Fastest Two Minutes in Sports?" Find out by taking our skill-testing quiz.
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Kentucky Derby’s May tradition to be broken for first time since 1945
Join us as we look back at the circumstances surrounding the 1945 Kentucky Derby, held just after V-E Day.
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Churchill Downs: Picks and plays for the Single 6 mandatory payout
With a carryover over $143,355 set for mandatory dispersal on Kentucky Derby day, you can bet the Single 6 will be a popular wager on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Saratoga on Sept. 6
A trio of stakes races, led by two graded events, will headline the action at Saratoga on Sunday afternoon.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Kentucky Derby Day
Tim Holland provides his expert racing picks across North America along with his picks for the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby.
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Churchill Downs: Price plays for the Single 6 mandatory jackpot dispersal
Whether you're an experienced Pick 6 player or just curious about giving it a try, Saturday is the perfect day to get involved in the Single 6 at Churchill Downs.
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Mandatory Single 6 play for Churchill Downs on Derby Day
John Mucciolo is here to guide us all through an all-graded stakes Single 6 sequence spanning Races 9-14 at Churchill Downs Sat.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast--Bonus Derby Special
For our special Derby bonus show, Jason goes back to an alternative universe where COVID doesn't exist and the Derby was run in May. He's joined by many folks from around the world of horse racing to help him. ...
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Derby for a large payoff
There are two ways to bet the Kentucky Derby in search of a large payoff. You can play a bevy of longshots and hope for chaos. Or, you can combine the favorites with price horses in the superfecta.
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How to make money with Tiz the Law in the Kentucky Derby
Adding longshots to the vertical exotics could be the perfect way to make money betting 3-5 favorite Tiz the Law in the Kentucky Derby.
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Kimari gets the nod in Prioress Stakes
Nine 3-year-old fillies will dash 6 furlongs in Saturday’s $200,000 Prioress (G2) at Saratoga.
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Jim Dandy and Glens Falls Selections for Saturday at Saratoga
A quartet of graded stakes races highlight a fine Saturday card at SaratogaFocus on a pair of Grade 2 events worth wagering on.
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How to bet the John C. Mabee Stakes
#8 Raymunods Secret could control things from the start with a clean break from the outside post. She will be the one to catch and beat.
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Churchill Downs: Price plays for the Pat Day Mile, Iroquois, and Turf Classic
An action-packed afternoon of racing awaits on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby (G1) is the obvious highlight, but six other graded stakes are also on the agenda.
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How to bet against the Derby favorites for a massive payoff
There are no certainties in horse racing, and if a destructive pace unfolds in the 2020 Kentucky Derby, late-running longshots could steal the show.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Prioress
Though several of the best 3-year-old filly sprinters are at Churchill Downs this weekend, Saturday’s Prioress (G2) at Saratoga still drew two of the best in the division.
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5 times Kentucky Derby favorites broke our hearts
With the 146th running of the Kentucky Derby fast approaching, let’s look back at the five most disappointing finishes by favorites in the first leg of the Triple Crown.
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Scully: Handicapping Kentucky Derby undercard
The 146th running of Kentucky Derby comes down to two horses in my estimation, odds-on favorite Tiz the Law and probable second-choice Honor A. P. I tabbed Honor A. P. to win in my race analysis , but will use both horses in multi-race wagers.
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Saratoga and Del Mar horse racing picks of the day
BetAmerica’s horse racing picks of the day for Saratoga and Del Mar Thoroughbred racing on Friday, Sept. 4.
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Kentucky Derby: Sticking with Tiz the Law, honoring A. P., valuing Volante
When evaluating an odds-on favorite like TIZ THE LAW (3-5), I try to imagine scenarios that could prevent him from delivering his best effort.
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How to make the perfect mint julep for the Kentucky Derby
Learn the eclectic history of the official drink of the Kentucky Derby and how to the make the perfect mint julep.
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I interviewed Bill Belichick at the Kentucky Derby and he actually smiled
Bill Belichick does, in fact, smile. I know, because I made it happen, back on the first Saturday in May of 2012.
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The best longshot to bet in the Kentucky Derby
Trying to find value in the Kentucky Derby (G1) is tough if you like the favorites. But an improving 50-1 shot could potentially crash the exacta.
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How to bet the Woodward Handicap
A field of six handicap runners will take aim at the $500,000 Woodward H. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Hanson: Handicapping the Oaks/Derby Pick 6
Bettors that miss the days of higher multi-race minimums should have a gander at the Oaks/Derby Pick 6.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 4
As Kentucky Oaks day gets underway, Tim Holland provides his North American racing picks for Churchill Downs, Saratoga, Monmouth Park, and Prairie Meadows.
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A day in the life of Tiz the Law; Photo essay by Jamie Newell
A day in the life of Kentucky Derby contender Tiz the Law by racing photographer Jamie Newell.
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Kentucky Derby: Tiz the Law is tough, but Honor A. P. offers value
Tiz the Law is a deserving favorite to win the Kentucky Derby, but a formidable challenger offers more wagering value.
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Scully: Handicapping Kentucky Oaks Day
The $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks highlights a stakes-packed, 13-race program at Churchill Downs on Friday. I’ll start with the big race for fillies and give some thoughts on the undercard.
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#1 Swiss Skydiver is my top pi ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 4, 2020--Undercard Preview
We discuss some of the undercard races for the Kentucky Derby Day program at Churchill Downs including the Turf Classic, Distaff, American Turf, and more! ...
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Budget-friendly ways to bet the Kentucky Derby favorite
Not every bettor has the budget (or the desire) to wager thousands of dollars on the Kentucky Derby. Here are five ways to bet the Derby favorite on a $10 budget.
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Churchill Downs: Stakes spot plays for Kentucky Oaks day
The Kentucky Oaks (G1) isn’t the only high-profile race scheduled for Friday at Churchill Downs. Five other graded stakes are also on the agenda.
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Churchill Downs: Selections for American Turf and Distaff Turf Mile
A pair of Grade 2 turf tests are part of a superb Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Best longshot to bet in the 2020 Kentucky Derby
Late-running longshots have a long history of crashing trifecta and superfecta tickets in the Run for the Roses. But which longshot should you bet?
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Analyzing the Derby and Oaks Pick 5 wagers
Kentucky Derby weekend is a great time to open up the wallet and take a swing or two in hopes of receiving a windfall payoff on a wager. And the Pick 5 might be the perfect play.
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Looking for longshots in the John C. Mabee Stakes
Since the reign of Vasilika, the West Coast filly and mare turf division has been a revolving door, making races like the John C. Mabee good ones for finding longshots and playing around them.
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How to bet the Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic
An extremely well-matched field of 10 will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs turf course in Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Old Forester Bourbon Turf Classic (G1).
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Tacitus a deserving favorite at Woodward Handicap
With Tacitus a heavy favorite at the Woodward Handicap (G1) at Saratoga, the challenge comes in narrowing down who to use with him.
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How to bet the La Troienne Stakes
Champion Monomoy Girl headlines a field of eight fillies and mares in Friday’s $500,000 La Troienne (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs and Saratoga spot plays for Sept. 3
Thoroughbred horse racing spot plays for Churchill Downs and Saratoga on Thursday, September 3, 2020.
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Churchill Downs: Selections for Eight Belles, Edgewood, and Twin Spires Turf Sprint
The $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) headlines a fantastic six-pack of graded stakes races at Churchill Downs on Friday.
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How to bet the Pat Day Mile Stakes
An excellent field of nine talented sophomores will travel 1-mile on the main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Pat Day Mile (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Famous firsts in Kentucky Derby history
Journey back in time as we revisit some of the historic milestones that have shaped the Kentucky Derby.
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Max Player is the perfect Kentucky Derby longshot
One horse you should include in all of your Derby exotics is Max Player. This horse has not won since February, but don’t be fooled, without Art Collector in the field he might be Tiz the Law’s toughest competition.
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How to bet the Alysheba Stakes
A strong field of eight will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main oval in Friday’s competitive $400,000 Alysheba (G2).
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Fabricate the single in Sept. 3 Pick 3 at Churchill Downs
The $200,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) headlines an 11-race card at Churchill Downs on Thursday. I have a horse that I am intrigued with in the feature and will build a Pick-3 play around her.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 3
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Jorge Abreu wins with 16% of his runners that have not raced for 46-90 days and saddles #6 My Sweet Wife (6-1) , who was last seen when flattening out to finish fifth after making some progress from just off the paced at ...
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager 2020 Summary & Odds
Below you will find closing odds for each of the seven pools and what morning line odds are for each entrant of Kentucky Derby 146.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 3, 2020--Kentucky Derby Roundtable
We're talking Kentucky Derby for the entire show as Jason is joined by friends Jessica Paquette and Ryan Dickey to talk all about America's most famous race. We discuss each contender and give opinions and insights. ...
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Looking for value in the Oaks/Derby double
Heavy favorites loom large in the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby, but a speed duel in the Oaks could trigger a lucrative payoff in the Oaks/Derby double.
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Free Download: Kentucky Derby Betting Guide with Odds & Picks
The annual TwinSpires Kentucky Derby Betting Guide is now available as a free download!
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Money Moves
With so little form available for judging Money Moves’ merits, handicappers will have to rely on pedigree clues to gauge Money Moves’ potential.
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby double
Betting the popular Oaks/Derby double is always a challenging task. Heavy favorites could make the 2020 double even trickier than usual.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Necker Island
Some horses are bred to thrive racing 1 1/4 miles. Others are bred to excel as sprinters or milers. A few fall in between.
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Oaks
With three clear favorites in a compact field, taking a stand will be the key to securing a solid payoff in Friday's Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Handicapping the Pocahontas Stakes at Churchill Downs
The Pocahontas (G3) anchors Thursday's Churchill Downs card. The race has been shortened to a mile for the first time since 2012, and 12 juvenile fillies will battle for a bid to the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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Tipsheet: Kentucky Derby 146
A total of 18 sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles at Churchill Downs in the 146th Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday.
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Stakes Stars Along The Mohawk In Grand Circuit Cluster
Canada continues Grand Circuit features this first week of September. Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) hosts more major features for divisions’ top performers. We supplement the action with our horses-to-watch list (H2W) for wins, places, shows and participati ...
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2020 Kentucky Derby jockey assignments, facts, and trends
To win the Kentucky Derby, you need the right horse. The right jockey helps a lot, too. An experienced jockey who knows the pressure of a big race and how their horse handles situations can make the difference between Derby glory and waiting to get lucky again with another big horse.
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Scully: Pick 3 play at Churchill Downs on Sept. 3
The $200,000 Pocahontas (G2) for 2-year-old fillies has some intrigue on Thursday’s 11-race card at Churchill Downs (“Thurby”), but I will focus upon a three-race sequence earlier on the program that includes the $115,000 Opening Verse S. for older t ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: South Bend
Different racing surfaces don't seem to bother South Bend, but the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1) could be a challenge.
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