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Best bets for the Acorn, Brooklyn, and Woody Stephens
The Belmont (G1) isn’t the only important dirt race taking place during Saturday’s action-packed card at Belmont Park. Let’s plan out a wagering strategy focusing on the first three stakes of the day.
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Betting the Manhattan Stakes on a small budget
A fantastic field of 10, led by four from the barn of Chad Brown, will go postward in Saturday’s $750,000 Manhattan S.
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How to bet the best Pick 3 on Friday at Belmont Park
Friday is essentially “Belmont Stakes eve” at Belmont Park, with five stakes races serving as early appetizers leading up to the main show on Saturday. To celebrate, we've assembled a $30 Pick 3 play.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 3
J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Thursday at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, including three $10 win bets capitalizing on the Belmont Stakes and Churchill Downs Money Back Offer.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: June 3, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. Then we welcome in Craig Milkowski from DRF and TimeFormUS to talk about the Belmont Stakes and the main contenders in Saturday's big race.
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New York Stakes international scouting report: Thundering Nights
Irish trainer Joseph O’Brien is sending two upwardly mobile contenders for turf stakes on Friday at Belmont Park. While the streaking Baron Samedi is the 8-5 morning-line favorite in the Belmont Gold Cup (G2), stablemate Thundering Nights brings top form as a 6-1 chance in the New York S. (G2).
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Harness Racing: Stars battle big in early June
It’s June, almost like the pre-pandemic June, and in the swell of the coming summer, harness racing stakes are blooming, including Ontario action (welcome back Woodbine/Mohawk [WoMo]). More solid handicapping action is once again available at the TwinSpires Harness Blog, including the 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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Hanson: Spot plays for the Epsom Oaks, New York Stakes on June 4
Our two spot plays on Friday will come on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
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Pick 3 play at Belmont Park for June 3
A trio of black-type races, including two of the graded stakes variety, will headline a fine nine-race card at Belmont Park on Thursday.
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Dirt, turf, and synthetic: An introduction to racing surfaces
You know how tennis is played across three main court surfaces—acrylic hard courts, clay courts, and grass courts? Horse racing is pretty much the same.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for June 2
Five Wednesday harness races from Hoosier present outsiders with big chances for the program on June 2 at Hoosier Park. We suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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2021 Belmont Stakes Tipsheet
The Triple Crown wraps up on Saturday with the $1.5 million Belmont (G1) at Belmont Park. The historic 1 1/2-mile classic has drawn a competitive field of eight horses to the mix.
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How to bet the Belmont Park turf stakes on June 3
Handicapping a pair of competitive Grade 3 tilts on the lawn for the ladies at Belmont Park Thursday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 2
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Wednesday at Delaware Park, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, along with a single and a price play in Parx’s $171,251 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: June 2, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about the Belmont draw and discussing some of the weekend racing from Lone Star Park. Then we welcome in trainer David M. Miller to talk about his career ranging from doing bloodstock work, to chart calling, to now training horses at Canterbury Park.
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Belmont Park track update for June 1
Let's check in on the Belmont meet so far, and find out some trends and connections that could help you score during their biggest week!
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Belmont Stakes by the numbers
To get you ready for horse racing's "Test of the Champion," check out these fast facts and figures, as we break down the 2021 Belmont Stakes by the numbers.
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2021 Belmont Stakes field and morning-line odds
Essential Quality, the beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby (G1) five weeks ago, will look to make amends in Saturday's $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1), the third and final leg of the Triple Crown.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for June 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Tuesday, June 1 at Indiana Grand and Thistledown, along with horses of note in the $156,142 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Jason Beem horse racing podcast: Jun. 1, 2021
Jason looks back at the racing from the long Memorial Day Weekend. He discusses his trip to Golden Gate Fields, a big day of stakes at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and much more!
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2021 Belmont Stakes News & Notes
2021 Belmont Stakes content in a one-stop shop! Handicapping, analysis, expert picks, features, and educational guides.
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Belmont Stakes news roundup and workouts report: May 31, 2021
The 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) at Belmont Park is rapidly approaching. Let’s get up to speed on all the latest Belmont news, notes, and workout reports.
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Just a Game international scouting report: Althiqa and Summer Romance
You’ll be seeing double in Saturday’s Just a Game S. (G1) with a pair of gray fillies both sporting the Godolphin blue. Stablemates of Belmont S. (G1) contender Rebel’s Romance from the Charlie Appleby yard, Althiqa and Summer Romance likewise ship to Belmont Park in pursuit of a first Grade 1 laurel.
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The Belmont Stakes' luckiest (and unluckiest) draws
Do post positions make a difference at the Belmont Stakes? We examined the results from the last 100 years to find out.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for May 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Monday at Canterbury, Churchill Downs, and Gulfstream, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $229,446 Pick 6 carryover at Lone Star.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2021 Hollywood Gold Cup
Santa Anita Park is celebrating Memorial Day with a high-class afternoon of horse racing. Three Grade 1 stakes are on the agenda, including the $300,000 Hollywood Gold Cup (G1).
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Belmont Park: Stakes spot plays for Memorial Day
Belmont Park will celebrate Memorial Day with an action-packed card featuring half a dozen stakes races for New York-breds. Planning to play along? We’ve got a trio of exacta bets to get you started.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2021 Gamely Stakes
Handicapping the $300,000 Gamely (G1) on Memorial Day at Santa Anita boils down to one key question—can the favorite handle the distance?
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2021 Shoemaker Mile
The first of three Grade 1 races taking place on Memorial Day at Santa Anita is the $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1), a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the 2021 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
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Harness Weekly Update: Cash Across The Board
Strong prices for win, place, and show features and more for a big weekend of harness racing action.
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Which Met Mile winner do you most relate with?
Which Met Mile winner do you have the most in common with?
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Horses of note in Belmont Park's $122,784 Pick 6 carryover
The carryover action just keeps on coming! The latest six-figure prize is up for grabs at Belmont Park, where Sunday’s $1 Pick 6 sequence features a non-jackpot carryover of $122,784.
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Lone Star Park: Stakes spot plays for Memorial Day
Interested in placing a few wagers on Lone Star Million Day? We’ve put together a handful of a stakes spot plays to get you started.
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How to bet the 2021 Summertime Oaks
A pair of Grade 2 queens will lead a field of five sophomore fillies postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Summertime Oaks.
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The best bet for the 2021 Japanese Derby
How would you like to bet an exciting spring classic, featuring some of the best three-year-olds in training, held over 1 1/2 miles at a historic racetrack? Sunday's Tokyo Yushun (G1) fits the bill.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers
With seven stakes races on the agenda, the Saturday card at Churchill Downs is a fantastic affair. Throw in a pair of lucrative carryovers, and the afternoon becomes a can’t-miss event.
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Scully: Handicapping Churchill Downs stakes on May 29 including Derby City 6
Handicapping opinions on Saturday's seven stakes on Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, including a mandatory payout on the Derby City 6.
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How to bet the 2021 Mr. Prospector Stakes
The $100,000 Mr. Prospector S. headlines a 12-race card during opening Saturday at Monmouth Park.
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Like the King returns in Audubon Stakes
Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) winner #2 Like the King (7-2) headlines a well-matched field in Saturday’s $150,000 Audubon S.
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Turf stakes plays for Santa Anita on May 29
A pair of graded stakes tilts on the lawn will highlight the action at The Great Race Place on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Triple Bend Stakes
Five will go postward to contest Saturday’s $200,000 Triple Bend S. (G2) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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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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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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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.
Education
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.
Wagering
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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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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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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