Stakes Stars Along The Mohawk In Grand Circuit Cluster

Wed Sep 02 2020TwinSpires Staff

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 ...
2020 Kentucky Derby jockey assignments, facts, and trends

Wed Sep 02 2020Rowan Ward

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.
Scully: Pick 3 play at Churchill Downs on Sept. 3

Wed Sep 02 2020James Scully

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 ...
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: South Bend

Wed Sep 02 2020J. Keeler Johnson

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.
Scully’s Churchill Downs signature plays for Sept. 3

Wed Sep 02 2020James Scully

Happy Thurby! An 11-race program will be offered under the Twin Spires, and here are some takes on the racing action: Look forward to playing : #1A Mahomes Money (6-1 morning line) in 7th race. Debuted in salty 6-furlong maiden special weight ...
Saratoga: How to bet the P.G. Johnson and New York Stallion Series

Wed Sep 02 2020J. Keeler Johnson

The final week of summer racing at Saratoga continues on Thursday with a pair of competitive stakes races.

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Hoosier home-breds race in Indiana Sires Stakes

Wed Sep 02 2020TwinSpires Staff

Pacing harness horses bred in Indiana race for top prize money this week at Hoosier Park. We have picks and analysis for all the top races on Thursday and Friday.
BetAmerica’s horse racing picks of the day: Sept. 2, Churchill Downs and Indiana Grand

Wed Sep 02 2020Rowan Ward

Wednesday's feature at Churchill Downs is the Unbridled Sidney S., a 5 1/2-furlong turf dash that drew a full field of ten, plus an also-eligible.
Tipsheet: The Iroquois Stakes

Wed Sep 02 2020Dick Powell

The $200,000 Iroquois (G3) will be run Saturday at Churchill Downs (Race 10) as part of a spectacular Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard.
Pick 3 play for Churchill Downs on Sep. 2

Wed Sep 02 2020John Mucciolo

An interesting three-race sequence will take place at Churchill Downs on Wednesday beginning in Race 6. Here is my analysis of an affordable Pick 3 play:
Holland's North American free racing picks for Sep. 2

Wed Sep 02 2020Tim Holland

Tim Holland offers his free expert picks for this day in racing at Churchill Downs, Belterra Park, and Indiana Grand.
Which horses should you avoid betting in the 2020 Kentucky Derby?

Tue Sep 01 2020J. Keeler Johnson

In the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, you’ll read dozens of articles telling you which horses you should bet. But it’s arguably just as helpful to know which horses you shouldn’t bet.
3 different budget plays for betting the 2020 Kentucky Derby

Tue Sep 01 2020J. Keeler Johnson

When betting the Kentucky Derby, different types of wagers often require different-sized budgets.