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Stakes spot plays at Oaklawn Park for Feb. 28
The seasonal debut of two-time champion Monomoy Girl headlines a fine day of racing at Oaklawn Park on Sunday. A trio of stakes races, led by the $250,000 Bayakoa S.
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Three Pick 6 jackpots worth pursuing on Feb. 27
Jackpot Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, and Turfway Park are well worth pursuing on Saturday. Here's why:
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Australian horse racing picks for Royal Randwick
It’s shaping up to be an exceptional Friday night of racing from Down Under, with two Group 1s the feature events on an exciting 9-race card from Sydney’s premier course, Royal Randwick.
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Oaklawn Park: The best win bets to play in the Razorback and Dixie Belle
It’s easy to get caught up in betting exotic wagers on a day-to-day basis, chasing the promise of big payoffs from small investments. But sometimes straightforward win bets can be just as appealing.
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Who is the best Illinois-bred Thorougbhred of all time?
Just in time for our favorite sign of spring in Illinois, let's remember some of the greatest Illinois-breds of all time.
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Hanson: Stakes spot plays for Gulfstream, Fair Grounds Feb. 27
Highlighted by two significant Kentucky Derby (G1) preps and the return of the juvenile filly champion in the Davona Dale (G2), Saturday's stakes calendar is action-packed.
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Making money with favorites in the Fair Grounds Saturday stakes
A pair of black-type events on the turf will lead the way at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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Horses of note in Turfway Park's $13,383 Single 6 carryover
John Battaglia Memorial day at Turfway Park just got even better with a pair of carryovers on the Friday evening agenda.
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The Fountain of Youth Stakes Tipsheet
A fantastic field of 10 three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to what will be a busy day of racing around the country. Ed and Scott join Jason for the Jury segment to discuss some of the racing from Oaklawn, Turfway, and Gulfstream, and a variety of other topics. Then Jason ...
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The John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Tipsheet
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park Tapeta in Friday’s $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
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Betting exactas and trifectas in the Southwest Stakes
The $750,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park is being billed as a two-horse showdown between Essential Quality and Jackie’s Warrior. But which one will prevail?
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Southwest Stakes undercard plays for Oaklawn Park
A trio of stakes events, led by the $750,000 Southwest S. (G3), highlight an excellent Saturday of racing at Oaklawn Park.
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Racing spotlight: Hidden Scroll, Irad Ortiz, Ron Faucheux
Racing Spotlight is a new weekly series that will highlight a horse, jockey, and trainer with insightful information to help our players always be informed.
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The Southwest Stakes Tipsheet
A fine field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s lucrative $750,000 Southwest S. (G3).
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Sam Houston: How to bet the $56,649 Houston Hi-5 carryover
The jackpot-style Houston Hi 5 carryover continues to grow at Sam Houston Race Park, reaching $56,649 for Thursday’s card.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Track update: Winter makeup dates for Turfway Park and Oaklawn Park
As the United States thaws out from the winter blast, racetracks are returning to their regular schedules.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day including the draw for the Fountain of Youth Stakes. For this week's Horseplayer Thursday conversation Jason discusses how to make a morning line, effects of the line on wagering, breakage, ...
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Pulsating Power Plays; Features Stacked For Win & Exotic Value
Carving the calendar into harness racing sections, the TwinSpires Harness Blog selected features completes its February slice of action. The final February weekend holds a bucket of bets all over the North American landscape, including with our never ...
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Turfway Park: Betting superfectas in the John Battaglia Memorial
Are you in the mood to tackle an ultra-tough handicapping challenge? Friday’s running of the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park ought to fit the bill.
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Turfway Park resumes racing with $2,639 Super Hi 5 carryover on tap
While spring doesn’t technically begin until Mar. 20, weather conditions have improved sufficiently in Kentucky for Turfway to resume racing on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming Southwest Stakes and the return of both Essential Quality and Jackie's Warrior in the race. He also discusses some of the news around the racing world from Tuesday. Finally Gulfstream Park announcer Pete ...
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One-turn vs. two-turn miles: Subtly but significantly different
The majority of Thoroughbreds racetracks in North America are one-mile dirt ovals. But not all miles are created equal.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Chasing the Feb. 23 Pick 6 carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise
Looking for appealing carryovers to chase? Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise will satisfy your craving with jackpot-style Pick 6 carryovers on Tuesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 23, 2021
Jason welcomes NYRA Analyst Andy Serling back to the show to catch up. They discuss some of the racing from the weekend, the Aqueduct meet, rail biases, and so much more. Jason also recaps some of the news of the day. ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 22, 2021
The Derby and Oaks trails took on an international feel last week, with the most notable action taking place in Japan and Dubai.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Baffert’s Hozier prevails in route debut
Trainer Bob Baffert added another Kentucky Derby contender to his arsenal when Hozier delivered a sharp maiden victory at Santa Anita.
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Favorites to oppose in the $330,622 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise
Planning to take aim at Monday's $330,622 Grand Canyon Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise? These three favorites are worth opposing.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 22 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: La Perouse
Although Kentucky Derby contender La Perouse hails from Japan, you don’t have to dig deep to find U.S. Triple Crown stars in his pedigree.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 22, 2021
We're looking back at the weekend of racing action from around the United States. Jason discusses the Royal Delta Stakes from Gulfstream Park on Saturday as well as the rest of the South Florida card. He also talks about the Buena Vista from Santa ...
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Five things to watch for at Turfway Park
Here are five of the main things to keep an eye out for through Turfway closing day on Mar. 27.
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Big Double-Digit Wins At $42 & $35; Features Flood Toteboard
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, Feb. 18 Both of our features—one at Monticello and one at Yonkers—were cancelled when the day’s programs were cancelled due to a winter storm. Friday, Feb. 19 Our double-digit win skei ...
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Feb. 21 spot plays for Fonner Park
Seven races are on the slate for Sunday’s card at Fonner Park. The Grand Island, Nebraska venue does not boast a lot of big fields on the day, but the races look well-matched with numerous contenders in each contest, and I found a few win candidates that are worth my investment.
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How to bet the Feb. 20 Pick 5 carryover at Fonner Park
Did you know there’s a $3,806 carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s 50-cent Dinsdale Automotive Pick 5 Jackpot at Fonner Park?
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How to bet Laurel Park's all-stakes Pick 4
One week later than originally planned, Laurel Park will host an action-packed Saturday card featuring six stakes worth a combined $900,000. Let's put together tickets for the all-stakes Pick 4.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Buena Vista Stakes
Although 10 fillies and mares have been entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Buena Vista S. (G2) at Santa Anita, two runners appear to rank a cut above the others in this one-mile turf test.
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Fonner Park: Best exotic bet to play in the Grasmick Stakes
Fonner Park, which rose to prominence in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is back in action. The stakes action at the 2021 meet kicks off with the $15,000 Grasmick S. on Saturday.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill Gardens in Sydney
TwinSpires players have a smorgasbord of racing available to play from Down Under tonight, but the focus will be on Rosehill Gardens, where two Group 2 races are the feature events on an exciting nine-race card.
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Hit It & Split It Focus On Saturday Woodbine/Mohawk Pick 5
Ontario harness racing is back and TwinSpires presents the re-opening with a great offer for harness bettors—the Woodbine-Mohawk HIT IT & SPLIT IT plan. Hit the early Pick 5 at Mohawk on Saturday night Feb. 20 and split an extra $1,000. Click h ...
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Saudi Cup Day: Picks, value plays, and longshots
If the second annual Saudi Cup Day is anything like the inaugural, we could see some big prices Saturday along with more logical winners.
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How to bet the Barbara Fritchie and General George Stakes
A total of six stakes races will highlight a fantastic Saturday card at Laurel Park. There are a pair of graded events on the slate and they will be my main wagering focus on Saturday.
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How to bet the Buena Vista Stakes
A strong field of 10 fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Santa Anita turf course in Saturday’s $200,000 Buena Vista S. (G2).
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Handicapping Laurel’s Late Pick 5 on Feb. 20
With six stakes being offered, Laurel Park features its biggest day of the winter meet on Saturday. Four stakes are part of the Late Pick 5, including the Barbara Fritchie (G3) and General George (G3), and wet conditions appear likely.
Here is a ...
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How to bet the Royal Delta Stakes
An excellent field of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles in the $100,000 Royal Delta S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Rating the favorites in the $309,259 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise
If you’re not playing the Grand Canyon Pick 6 Jackpot at Turf Paradise, then you’re missing out on some seriously enticing payoffs.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 19 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, including a handful of trifectas.
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Top picks for the Saudi Cup Day races at Riyadh
Seven stakes worth a combined $28.5 million, including the second running of the world’s richest horse race… it’s clear Saturday’s card at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is going to be a memorable one.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 19, 2021
It's Friday and Jason is joined by Ed DeRosa, James Scully, and Scott Shapiro to talk racing, sports, betting, and more during the Jury segment. Then Jason discusses a few of the feature races around the country including the Royal Delta Stakes at G ...
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10 unheralded Kentucky Derby contenders to follow
It’s not uncommon for the Kentucky Derby winner to burst out of nowhere only a month or two before the first Saturday in May. Could these 10 unheralded Derby contenders step up in the spring?
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Life Is Good if you're Bob Baffert
The Kentucky Derby is barely more than 2 1/2 months away, which means action is heating up in the winter prep races.
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Mucciolo’s Top 10 Kentucky Derby Contenders
The major prep races have yet to be contested, though numerous three-year-olds have already displayed considerable ability and seem poised to move forward as the season progresses.
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Taking Prat into account at Santa Anita on Feb. 19
Flavien Prat was on fire at Santa Anita last week, and the leading rider has six mounts on Friday's card
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Key contenders in the $266,740 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise
The Thursday agenda at Turf Paradise features a nine-race card highlighted by a $266,740 carryover in the 20-cent Grand Canyon Pick 6.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 18 at Fair Grounds and Gulfstream Park.
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Features Heat Up In Winter’s Blast; Action Betting Below Zero
A tougher winter than has appeared in more than a decade is sweeping across the U.S.A. with an actual parade of storms of snow and ice. Harness racing and harness bettors have barely been affected, In fact, our readers should have already profited fr ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 18, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Today's Horseplayer Thursday discussion features Jason talking about the concept of Risk Tolerance and how it can effect horseplayers. Then he talks about bui ...
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Vulnerable favorites in the Pick 6 carryovers at Gulfstream and Tampa Bay Downs
Ready to chase some carryovers? Jackpot-style Pick 6 pools are among the highlights up for grabs on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 17, 2021
Jason opens the show catches up on the news of the day including Oaklawn cancelling their upcoming week of racing and other weather delays. Then horseplayer Dylan Donnelly joins the show to talk about his big tournament run in 2020, the BCBC, his ti ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Rombauer
Dirt, turf, synthetic—Kentucky Derby contender Rombauer has run well over all three surfaces. The secret to his multi-surface success lies in his pedigree.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Mandaloun
Winning the Kentucky Derby requires a combination of speed and stamina, and it appears Mandaloun has inherited a perfect blend of both traits.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 16 at Fair Grounds.
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Spot Plays for Mardi Gras Day at Fair Grounds
Fair Grounds has put together a stellar weekday program in celebration of the local holiday of Mardi Gras.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 16, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the racing from the Presidents' Day Holiday. Then we welcome in longtime Woodbine announcer Dan Loiselle to the show to talk about his near 50 year run with the company, calling Canadian Triple Crown winners, ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 15, 2021
The Road to the Kentucky Derby took a couple of twists last week as Mandaloun and Rombaur stepped up to secure their first victories in the series.
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Harness Racing: $1.00 Pick 3 at Yonkers Raceway
A $1.00 Pick 3 on races 2, 3, 4 on Tuesday at Yonkers Raceway can be won with our strong low-priced ticket.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Pletcher sends out two more winners
It seems not a week goes by without trainer Todd Pletcher saddling a three-year-old maiden winner (or two, or three).
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 15 at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.
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Horses to favor in the Presidents' Day Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita and Turf Paradise
An impressive array of racing action is on the agenda for Presidents' Day, including a pair of lucrative Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 15, 2021
It's Monday and we're looking back at a busy Saturday of racing. Jason discusses the Risen Star Stakes as well as the entire card of racing from Fair Grounds, the Santa Monica Stakes at Santa Anita, and the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields ...
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Life Is Good remains 7-1 individual favorite in KDFW Pool 3; ‘All Others’ 3-1
As in the first two pools of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Life Is Good retained his spot as the individual favorite, and Essential Quality held second, when Pool 3 concluded Sunday evening.
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Presidents' Day stakes plays for Feb. 15
A pair of stakes races will headline the racing action on Monday. One is a dirt sprint in the east, while the other pits turf dashers running on the lawn in the Golden State.
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How to bet the Gander Stakes
A field of seven New York-bred three-year-olds will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Gander S.
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Horses to count on while betting Santa Anita's $94,556 Rainbow Pick 6 sequence
There’s a $94,556 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover on Sunday at Santa Anita, and we’ve identified a couple of reliable favorites to build your tickets around.
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Boom! Pompano $54 Strike; Cal X $47 Score; Yonkers $15 & More
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, Feb. 11 In Yonkers’ Pick-4 stream we handed over the highest win price, leg two’s Banzai AS ($15.80, $4.00, $2.40), with our other ticket member Norwegian Dad (28-1) breaking to finish se ...
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Vulnerable favorites to oppose in Gulfstream's $1,048,970 Rainbow Pick 6 dispersal
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson highlights favorites worth opposing in Saturday's carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park.
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Laurel Park stakes spot plays for Feb. 13
Laurel Park features six stakes on Saturday’s nine-race program.
Formidable favorites can be found, with Hello Beautiful topping the Barbara Fritchie S. (G3) and Lucky Stride the top draw in the Nellie Morse S., and I have a few spot plays on t ...
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Australian racing preview for Royal Randwick
One of the new superstars of Australian racing, Verry Elleegant, makes her return to the track tonight in the Apollo Stakes (G2) over seven furlongs at Royal Randwick.
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Hanson: Louisiana Derby Preview Day stakes spot plays
Weather and track conditions will be the X-factor on Fair Grounds' Louisiana Derby Preview Day card on Saturday.
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Late Pick 4 Winsurance play at Fair Grounds on Feb. 13
Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps are among six stakes on Saturday’s 12-race program at Fair Grounds, and TwinSpires players can take advantage of the “Weekend Pick 4 Winsurance” promo.
Customers will get up to 25% of their first Late Pick 4 ticket ...
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Fair Grounds stakes plays for Feb. 13
A total of six black-type races will headline a standout Saturday card at Fair Grounds, led by the $400,000 Risen Star S. (G2).
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Scully, Hanson find price plays in Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
With Pool 3 of the 2021 Kentucky Derby Future Wager now open, Brisnet.com editors James Scully and Vance Hanson have put their heads together and reached a consensus.
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Horses to count on for lucrative carryovers at Gulfstream and Sam Houston
Friday is stacked with appealing racing action from coast to coast, including two lucrative carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Sam Houston.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 12 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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How to bet the Gulfstream Park stakes on Feb. 13
A pair of Grade 3 tilts, one on the dirt and another on the lawn, will highlight a solid Saturday card at Gulfstream Park.
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Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the El Camino Real Derby
Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields presents an intriguing, but potentially straightforward handicapping challenge.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 12, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to the weekend of racing action including the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields, a big field in the Santa Monica at Santa Anita, as well as some good races at Laurel Park. Then Ed, James, and Scott join J ...
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The El Camino Real Derby Tipsheet
A total of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the All-Weather surface at Golden Gate in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby.
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Betting trifectas in the Gulfstream Park Sprint and Turf Sprint
Sprinters will take center stage at Gulfstream Park on Saturday for a pair of graded stakes on dirt and turf.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 11 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
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How to bet Turfway Park's $2,639 Super Hi 5 carryover on Feb. 11
Looking for an appealing carryover to chase on Thursday? Look no further than the $2,639 Super Hi 5 pot up for grabs at Turfway Park.
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Power Plays For Pick 4s & 3s Include Sharp Single-Race Exotics
TwinSpires Harness Blog selected features for mid-February may include some horses that were unable to race due to track cancellations. We continue with our never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W), with suggestions that enhance exotic com ...
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