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Los Alamitos Derby Tip sheet
The $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) will be run Saturday as race 6 at Los Alamitos. For 3-year-olds, the 1 1/8-mile race is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series with 20-8-4-2 points going to the top four finishers. Even with a five- ...
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Ellis Park Opens
The summer meeting at Ellis Park in Henderson, Kentucky kicked off on July 2, and runs through August 30. The “Pea Patch” will play host to eight stakes this season, with the topper being the $200,000 Ellis Park Derby on August 9. The 2020 Road to ...
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How to bet the Suburban
Eight will go postward in the $200,000 Suburban Stakes (G2) at Belmont Park on Saturday.
Suburban Analysis
#2 Parsimony , # 4 Mr. Buff , and #5 Joevia will all flash speed in the early stages of the Suburban. The pace will be honest ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 2, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Metropolitan Handicap
An outstanding field of eight will square off in Saturday’s $500,000 Metropolitan Handicap (G1) at Belmont Park . The winner of the loaded event will receive a direct berth into the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) as part of the “Win and You’re In” cha ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for July 2
Canterbury Park
Race 4
Maidens on grass include #3 Blue Lizzy (12-1) , a debuting daughter of Bluegrass Cat. 3-year-old’s recent works include a solid 5-furlong move from the gate in 1:01 last month for trainer Silva, who has won with fou ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 2, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday so we're excited to welcome in Minnesota based horseplayer Bruce Meyer to talk about his time playing the races, betting, and more! ...
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Super Schedule To Bet Pricey Ponies On American Holiday Weekend
Our feature races going into the USA holiday weekend are stakes, starring many of the season’s recognizable, champ trotters and pacers going at it. Big purses ensue, along with bread-and-butter events with entries in the horses-to-watch list (H2W). C ...
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Australian racing picks for Hawkesbury and Warwick
Horseplayers are once again spoiled for choice tonight, with four Australian Thoroughbred meetings and two harness meetings available to watch and wager on via the BetAmerica app and website.
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Australian harness racing: Rockin’ at Redcliffe
Redcliffe racing returns with nine big harness contests ripe for profit.
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Breeders' Cup Win and You're In Challenge Preview
As the most challenging year of our times moves past its halfway point, some horses have emerged as the ones to watch on the way to the Breeders’ Cup.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 1, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for July 1
Canterbury Park
Race 2
#2 Haddy Up (6-1) is a newcomer with and excellent win-early pedigree being by Majesticperfection (15% first out) and out of a mare by Five Star Day, whose offspring win 19% of their first outings. Works include a ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 1, 2020
We look back at yesterday's Gulfstream Park races and then welcome in Ed Meyer from Belterra Park to talk Cincinnati racing, his career in the sport, and the guys reminisce about their time together at old River Downs. ...
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Dean Martini
It’s rare for a horse to lose its first seven starts and then progress to the point of winning a graded stakes race, but Dean Martini has defied typical norms to emerge as a viable contender for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 22
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 30, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Expert Picks for June 30
Handicapper Tim Holland brings us free picks from Belterra Park, Canterbury, Indiana Grand and Lone Star today.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 30, 2020
We're joined by Miguel Mena to talk about his win in the Stephen Foster with Tom's d'Etat, his riding career, and more. We also look to the Gulfstream Park mandatory payout sequence as well as have a discussion on betting. ...
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Plotting a Rainbow 6 ticket for Gulfstream Park on Tuesday
A mandatory Rainbow 6 payout will be held at Gulfstream Park on Tuesday (Races 4-9). There is a current carryover into the pool exceeding $407,000, which promises to multiply by the opening leg.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Amani’s Eagle thrives with distance at Churchill Downs
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Betting a first-timer is an Excellent Proposal
Just four days of racing remain during the 2019-20 season in Hong Kong, including a rare afternoon of midweek racing at Sha Tin slated for Wednesday.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 30
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: June 29, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Dean Martini
Although Dean Martini isn’t nominated to the Triple Crown, the up-and-coming gelding burst onto the Kentucky Derby scene in a big way.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 29, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 29
Editor's Note: Handicapper Tim Holland hits a good week last week, with 10 wins from 35 selections included winners in Philadelphia Belle ($49.40) at Parx and Silky Blues ($39.80) at Belmont Park. Tim breaks even overall after 715 races and 142 winne ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 29, 2020
We look back at the Stephen Foster day card at Churchill including Tom's d'Etat's big win in the feature, the return of Midnight Bisou to the States, and more. We also discuss Belmont's stakes-laden Saturday and the Ohio Derby. ...
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Tiz the Law closes at 2-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5
The 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1) trail has been more of a rollercoaster than normal, a rocky ride through the unknowns of a global pandemic, and a postponed Run for the Roses, beyond the usual travails of leading contenders. But the one constant has ...
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Scully: Handicapping Sunday’s mandatory Single 6 payout at Churchill Downs
Closing day means a mandatory payout in the Single 6 Jackpot at Churchill Downs , and a pair of scheduled turf races in the sequence have been washed off to an expected wet main track.
Here are my thoughts on the sequence and a recommended 20-c ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 28
Ruidoso Downs
Race 9
#3 Another Brother (10-1) rallied from just off the pace before drawing off to defeat easier in his latest over 5 furlongs here in May in his first start after a short break. Trainer Fincher wins with 22% of his runn ...
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Bonanza Bets Blast; Hoosier Features Hit
Here is our report on hits and misses from the past week of harness racing across North America as presented by the TwinSpires Harness Preview Blog. Thursday, June 25 Though there was only one winner in our Power Plays Pick 3 at Saratoga, the con ...
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How to bet the First Lady Handicap at Ruidoso
An octet of fillies and mares will travel 6 panels in Sunday’s $50,000 First Lady H. at Ruidoso Downs.
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Lone Star Park plays for Sunday
A trio of stakes races highlight a fine nine-race card at Lone Star Park on Sunday.
Race 5 -- Lone Star Park Turf
Fillies and mares will travel one-mile in a solid affair. #7 Cowgirls Like Us (7-2) finished a clear third in a local pr ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 27
Ruidoso Downs
Race 8
#5 Laugharoo (10-1) has not been seen since finishing a close second after being involved from the start at this distance at Sunland in February. Chestnut has been working well for trainer Barton, who wins with 14% o ...
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Harness racing: A key to winners at Hoosier Park
Indiana’s sole harness racetrack, Hoosier Park is still relatively new when compared to the sport’s history, no less its strong connection to Indiana. Since it established itself as a major force in racing and breeding, it has become home for successful horsemen.
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Newspaperofrecord winning the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1). (Photo by Coady Photography)
Belmont Park: Speed could dominate in Saturday turf stakes races
Grass races are frequently won with powerful bursts of acceleration from off the pace, but there’s a chance early speed will steal the show on Saturday at Belmont Park.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill Gardens and Doomben
It’s the biggest night of the week for racing from Down Under and as per usual, there’s four Aussie Thoroughbred meetings available for BetAmerica horseplayers.
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Playing Saturday’s guaranteed Late Pick 5 at Churchill Downs on a $50 budget
The premier races for older horses during the spring meet, the Fleur de Lis (G2) and Stephen Foster (G2), are among four stakes being offered on Saturday’s 11-race program at Churchill Downs , and the Late Pick 5 carries a $250,000 guarantee.
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Derby Remix: Tiz the Law starts a new chapter
With Tiz the Law bringing Sackatoga Stable the Belmont Trophy, they're finally getting to live a story they long sought for.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 26, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: 5 horses of value in Pool 5
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby until Sept. 5 has triggered the addition of a few more future wager pools than originally planned.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Cafe Pharoah
With Cafe Pharoah named as an individual betting interest in this weekend’s Pool 5 of the KDFW, Japan’s newest dirt star heading to Churchill Downs just got a little more tangible.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 26
Ruidoso Downs
Race 4
#4 Myhotrodlincoln (5-2) was prominent from the start when third facing better over 5 furlongs in his latest in his first start since being claimed by Casey Lambert in March. Lambert has won with 24% of his runners a ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 26, 2020
We look ahead to a busy weekend of racing with the Jury as they join Jason to talk about the big Stephen Foster card at Churchill Downs. Jason also looks ahead to the Ohio Derby and Just a Game card at Belmont Park. ...
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Australian racing picks for Gold Coast and Geelong
Australian racing kicks off nice and early tonight, with the first of nine races from the Gold Coast scheduled for 9:12 p.m. ET. Three other thoroughbred meetings from Down Under are available for BetAmerica players, including Moruya, Scone and Geelong.
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Churchill Downs: Is Tom's d'Etat vulnerable in the Stephen Foster?
Tom's d'Etat is 1-1 on the morning line for Saturday's Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs, and determining if he's a deserving favorite is key to handicapping the race.
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Belmont Park graded stakes plays for Saturday
A quartet of graded stakes races highlight a fine Saturday card at Belmont Park .
Race 7 - Vagrancy (G3)
Fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the main strip in an intriguing race. Arnaud Delacour’s #3 Chalon will make her seas ...
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Churchill Downs: Betting multi-race wagers on Stephen Foster Day
An exciting afternoon of racing is on tap at Churchill Downs on Saturday, with four graded stakes events slated to close out the 11-race card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 25, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Analyzing Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The first of three additional pools for the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Pool 5 begins Friday at noon (EDT) and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. The Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, and two horses stand out from the rest presently.
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How to bet the Just A Game Stakes
A standout field of seven will run one-mile over the Belmont outer lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Just a Game (G1). The field is marked by the return of the sensational Uni.
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Celebrate news of fans allowed at the Kentucky Derby with a free Derby bet offer for new players
New players with TwinSpires can opt-in this weekend for a free $10 Kentucky Derby bet to celebrate the return of fans for Derby and Oaks 146
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (June 25, 2020) – In celebration of the announcement that fans will be able to attend ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 25, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Dennis Montoro to join us to talk about his horseplaying, using a model system, betting, and more! ...
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Stakes And Series Present Divisions’ Top Trotters, Pacers
This edition should look a bit more like the pre-pandemic harness blogs, since some of our feature races fall into stakes categories for the first time this season. Other selected features are included. As is our function, we suggest outside contende ...
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Fleur de Lis: Who's coming in hot, and who's not
A “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff is on the line in the Fleur de Lis H. (G2), one of four graded stakes races scheduled to be run on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Australian racing picks for Kembla Grange and Moe
BetAmerica horseplayers are spoiled for choice tonight, with five Thoroughbred meetings available to bet from Down Under.
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Stephen Foster Stakes Tip Sheet
The $500,000 Stephen Foster (G2) will be run Saturday as race 10 at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/8-mile dirt race is for older horses and it drew a solid field of eight.
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Australian harness racing: Albion Park on tap
Australian harness racing wagering at BetAmerica returns June 24 at 11 p.m. ET, which is Thursday afternoon, June 25 at Albion Park in Queensland.
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In Japan, the Takarazuka Kinen is the last big race until fall
Ron Flatter looks at the final big race until fall in Japan, where three of the last six $1 trifecta payouts exceeded $2,300 with a high of $4,942 five years ago.
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Stephen Foster Stakes exotics Plays
A fine field of eight will compete in the lucrative $500,000 Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday, the winner will also earn a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 24, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tiz the Law installed as 7-2 favorite in KDFW Pool 5
Tiz the Law is expected to go favored in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) that opens Friday at noon (EDT) and closes Sunday at 6 p.m.
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How to bet the Fleur de Lis Stakes
A standout field of seven will run 1 ⅛ miles at Churchill Downs on Saturday in the $200,000 Fleur de Lis (G2).
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 24
Thoroughbred racing is back in full swing, with more than a dozen tracks offering live racing fare today, and Tim has picks for Tampa Bay Downs, Delaware Park, Parx, Canterbury Park, and Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 24, 2020
We're talking Canadian racing as we welcome in Matt Jukich from Century Mile to talk about their opening day, lowering takeout, and more. Then Jason previews opening day at Emerald Downs. ...
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 23
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 23, Canterbury Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 23
Canterbury Park
Race 1
Sprinters on grass include #2 Snoose Goose (4-1) , who has a win from two previous turf attempts and was last seen finishing fourth at Fair Grounds in early-March. Son of The Factor is out of a stake-placed mare and ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 23, 2020
We catch up on the news of the day and then welcome in Hall of Fame jockey Ramon Dominguez to talk Belmont Stakes, his riding career, how riding has changed, and more! Jason also debuts a new song parody! ...
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Midnight Bisou-Serengeti Empress clash in Fleur de Lis on Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs
Saturday’s Stephen Foster Day program features four stakes, two of them Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” races, including the $200,000 Fleur de Lis.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: June 22, 2020
Tiz the Law wins the Belmont and Cafe Pharoah dominates Japan. Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a roundup of all the latest news.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Playing a Moreira double on Happy Valley’s penultimate night
Following a one-week hiatus, midweek racing will return to Hong Kong on Wednesday with a 9-race card at Happy Valley.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 21
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 22, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 22
Lone Star Park
Race 9
#4 Lookin Sharp (8-1) faded to finish unplaced after vying for the early lead in her latest over 7 furlongs on the main track here last month in her first start after a short break. Filly finished unplaced in one pr ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Happy Saver, Yaupon debut with winning efforts
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 22, 2020
We look back at the Belmont Stakes day card including Tiz the Law's big win in the feature. We also discuss the Wise Dan Stakes from Churchill, Santa Anita's closing weekend, and more! ...
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 21
Show - Place - Win at Ruidoso and TwinSpires! Bonuses are up for grabs with our Ruidoso promotion and check the Ruidoso website for their free official daily program. ...
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Big Feature Wins At $21, $17 Highlight Multi-Track Hits
Here is our Update, a report on our hits and misses from the past week of harness racing across North America.. Thursday, June 18 Our Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) Power Plays (PP) did not contribute much to the exotics available in the Pick 3 or the sin ...
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Stakes spot plays for closing day at Santa Anita
A pair of graded stakes races on the turf course rank as the feature events on closing day at Santa Anita, and we're playing both on a $50 budget.
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Hanson: Thoughts on Churchill Downs' Late Pick 4
Churchill Downs, has a strong 11-race program on Saturday highlighted by older grass horses in the Wise Dan (G2). Here are thoughts on the Late Pick 4.
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The best $10 bet on the Belmont Stakes undercard
Looking to build your bankroll for playing the Belmont Stakes? Let’s take $10 and endeavor to start the Belmont Park card on a winning note with a price play in the Woody Stephens (G1).
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Scully: Belmont Stakes undercard spot plays
Saturday marks the first time the Belmont Stakes will kick off the Triple Crown, and the 152nd running highlights a dynamite 12-race program that includes five undercard stakes.
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Derby Remix: Afleet Alex's feet won't fail him
Though "Feet Don't Fail Me Now" focuses mainly on speed, Afleet Alex's feet were there for him for more reasons than just being fast.
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How to bet the Wise Dan and Audubon Stakes
Belmont Park isn’t the only track hosting quality Thoroughbred racing this weekend. Churchill Downs will join the fray with a pair of stakes races Saturday.
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Pick 3 and Pick 4 plays for Belmont Stakes Day
The Belmont Stakes (G1) is the main attraction on Saturday at Belmont Park, but the 12-race card is stacked from start to finish with competitive and classy events.
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Holland's North America Racing Picks for June 20
Show - Place - Win at Ruidoso and TwinSpires! Bonuses are up for grabs with our Ruidoso promotion and check the Ruidoso website for their free official daily program. ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 19, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Scully: How I’m playing the Belmont Stakes
With Tiz the Law the only Grade 1 winner in the 10 horse field pegged at 6-5 on the morning line for on Saturday, how should we bet the Belmont Stakes?
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Hanson's Spot Plays for Day 5 of Royal Ascot 2020
The most action-packed Day 5 in Royal Ascot history is on Saturday as the re-shuffled schedule includes both of the meet's top miles for 3-year-olds.
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How to bet the Woody Stephens Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of five will take aim on the $250,000 Woody Stephens (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the Saturday turf stakes at Belmont Park
A pair of excellent graded stakes races for sophomores on the lawn are part of the Belmont S. (G1) undercard on Saturday.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for June 19
Tim has a couple picks for Churchill Downs today, as well as a spot play for Belmont Park, Laurel Park, Gulfstream Park, Woodbine, and Ruidoso Downs.
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How to bet the Audubon Stakes
An octet of 3-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs turf Saturday in the $100,000 Audubon S.
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