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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $32,902 Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including horses to play in the $32,902 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Exotics Plays for the Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes 2024
A big cast of 11 will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar green in Friday’s feature, the $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup S. (G2). I’ll focus on a trio of runners in the especially well-matched field.
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Betting With, and Against, Hit Show in the Clark Stakes
A total of nine horses will aim to upend morning-line choice #6 Hit Show (3-1) in Friday’s $600,000 Clark S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $58,109 Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $58,109 Pick 5 carryover at Parx.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 27, 2024
Jason looks ahead to some of the big races coming up this holiday weekend at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Del Mar. He also discusses what he's thankful for on Thanksgiving!
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Thanksgiving Day 2024 Spot Plays at Fair Grounds
A nice 10-race card kicks off at 1 p.m. ET on Thursday, with several interesting maiden and allowance races leading up to the featured Thanksgiving Classic.
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How to bet the Falls City Stakes
A strong field of eight fillies and mares will vie in the Thanksgiving Day co-feature at Churchill Downs, the $400,000 Falls City S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2024 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes
A deep field of 11 sprinters will jaunt six panels on the Fair Grounds dirt in Thursday’s $225,000 Thanksgiving Classic S.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Kentucky Jockey Club
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Kentucky Jockey Club at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali hash out their best bets and fades for Thanksgiving week at Churchill Downs. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 27
The Wednesday action at Happy Valley gets underway at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Zia Park all-stakes Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes on Tuesday, Nov. 26 at Zia Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 26, 2024
Jason welcomes in New York Racing Association analyst/handicapper Sara Elbadwi to talk New York racing, handicapping, and much more! Jason also tells a story of a crazy night at his house!
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Chancer McPatrick, East Avenue made co-favorites for KDFW Pool 2; Sire Future Wager on tap
Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), along with the one and only Sire Future Wager, will run concurrently over Thanksgiving weekend.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Baffert, Cox unveil new winners
Last week, Baffert and Cox saddled flashy debut winners with the potential to make noise on the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Natural Rise wins the Cattleya Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby is heating back up, and the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby is officially underway.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes plays at Mahoning, Zia Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 25 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, along with a single for the $4,749 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 25, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing and news from around the horse racing world.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 25, 2024
Jason discusses the Fall Highweight and talks about weight in horse racing.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Natural Rise
A brief glance at Natural Rise’s pedigree suggests he’s cut out for success on turf rather than dirt. But dig deeper, and dirt influences become evident.
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Tournaments, mandatory Pick 6 payout: What to bet on Sunday
Two tournaments and a mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover are among the enticing betting options for horseplayers to pursue on Sunday.
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2024 Japan Cup: One-line assessments
Saturday night’s 44th running of the Japan Cup (G1) has attracted a terrific international cast of 14, including European celebrities Auguste Rodin and Goliath.
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How to bet the 2024 Zia Park Derby
A very good field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the main strip in Tuesday’s $300,000 Zia Park Derby.
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Stakes Pick 3 Plays for Zia Park on Monday
A total of seven black-type races for New Mexico-bred runners highlights a big Monday at Zia Park.
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Best bets for the $1,000 Churchill Downs KDBC/NHC Qualifier
TwinSpires tournament players have a big prize to chase on Saturday: the $1,000 Churchill Downs KDBC/NHC Qualifier.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:45 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Betting the 2024 Red Carpet Stakes
A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Del Mar green in Sunday’s $100,000 Red Carpet S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2024 Native Diver Stakes
Six will go postward at Del Mar on Saturday in the $100,000 Native Diver S. (G3).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot on Fair Grounds opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 22 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, along with analysis of Gulfstream Park’s $64,848 Pick 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 22-23 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali confer about their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Trying for Lilies and Roses: Fillies Who Ran in the Kentucky Derby and Won the Kentucky Oaks
In its 150 years, five fillies were able to win the Kentucky Oaks after their turn in the Kentucky Derby, putting these distaffers in a class of their own.
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Grade 3 Chilukki trends and field analysis
The $300,000 Chilukki (G3) is one of two graded stakes on Churchill Downs' 11-race card on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the Commonwealth Turf Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Betting With, and Against, Two Sharp in the Chilukki Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares will go one mile on the main oval in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Navy Seal cuts back in distance
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 21 at Churchill Downs, including a trio of win bets.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 21, 2024
Jason looks back on Tampa Bay Downs opening day and other opening day cards.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 21, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some online betting discussions. Then he looks ahead to weekend stakes action at Churchill Downs and Del Mar!
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Fair Grounds Pick 4 Play for Saturday
A quartet of black-type races for Cajun-bred runners will highlight a very good card at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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How to bet the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes
A talented field of seven Cajun-bred juveniles will dash six panels on the Fair Grounds main oval in Friday’s $100,000 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 longshot at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Churchill Downs and Tampa Bay Downs, including a 10-1 longshot to play in Churchill’s $7,347 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 20, 2024
Jason is joined by analyst Kevin Kilroy to talk about the upcoming Fair Grounds meet, the current Churchill Downs meet, some horseplayer talk, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Claiming Crown takeaways from Churchill Downs
This week, the Racing Roundtable explores the results of the 26th Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs as well as what else caught their eye from the weekend. Kentucky Racing Communications representative Kevin Kerstein fills in for Vance Hanson in our on-camera portion of the Roundtable.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Guns Loaded wins for D’Angelo
Trainer Jose D’Angelo has yet to saddle a Kentucky Derby (G1) starter, but that may change in 2025. Guns Loaded looks like the type who can factor on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 4-1 shot at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Finger Lakes, Mahoning Valley, and Turf Paradise, including analysis of the $1,288 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 19, 2024
Jason welcomes in Tampa Bay Downs morning line maker Mark Luther for his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Downs' season that opens Wednesday, predicting odds, clocking, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 20
The Wednesday card at Happy Valley kicks off at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections along with analysis of each race.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Previewing the Cattleya Stakes
Let’s get up to speed on upcoming Kentucky Derby (G1) action and recount a few noteworthy developments from last week:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 18, 2024
Jason talks about the Claiming Crown and remembers some of his favorite all-time claimers!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2024
Jason discusses some of the news and topics from the weekend and looks back on Churchill's Claiming Crown Day as well as some action from Woodbine.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Speed is the key for Availability
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 18 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Zia Park.
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Churchill: $251,779 Pick 5 carryover, $200 Feeder tournament
The 50-cent Late Pick 5 went unsolved at Churchill Downs on Saturday, triggering a massive $251,779 carryover into Sunday’s card.
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Analyzing a tournament and carryovers at Churchill, Woodbine
Two Super High 5 carryovers (one with a mandatory payout) and an enticing tournament are among the Saturday betting opportunities at Churchill Downs and Woodbine.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to bet the 2024 Tepin Stakes
An overflow field of 13 juvenile fillies will take aim on the $135,000 Tepin S. on the Aqueduct lawn on Sunday.
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Bullard gets the nod in Bob Hope Stakes
Mike McCarthy’s #5 Bullard, a fine debut winner on the surface on September 1, takes top billing in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: One Winner, Two Sires?
Named for 1882 Kentucky Derby winner Apollo, this phenomenon commemorated the Bluegrass-bred colt’s extraordinary victory over a popular choice in Runnymede.
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Betting the Kennedy Road Stakes
A cast of six will run six panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2)
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Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Central Park Stakes
An overflow field of 11 juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
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Five Takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup
Now that some of the dust has settled from the sensational 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar, below are just a handful of the outcomes that left a lasting mark on me.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tamara can win her return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $2,546 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 15-16 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 14, 2024
Jason checks in from his cross country trip and talks about his travels. Also touches on some racing stories from the week, other racing podcasts, and much more!
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How to bet the Claiming Crown Emerald
The final race of 26th edition of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $175,000 Emerald, which attracted a full and talented group for the 1 1/16-mile event.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Claiming Crown Jewel
A total of 14 boys are entered to contest the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Racing
How to bet the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper
The Jeff Mullins-trained #6 Jubilant Joanie (7-2) gets top billing in Saturday’s $100,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slipper S. at Churchill Downs.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 14, 2024
Jason talks about the good, and sometimes bad, of having to travel across the country in order to work in horse racing.
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How to bet the Rocket Express
An overflow field of 16 is entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Rocket Express S. at Churchill Downs.
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Claim to Fame: Ex-claimers that made racing's Hall of Fame
Claiming race alumni through the years have taken their talents to levels that warranted induction into the sport's Hall of Fame.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 13, 2024
Jason welcomes in horseplayer Tyler Hoffman to the shot to talk about his recent third place finish in the BCBC, tournament play, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Integration's bounce-back win, KDFW Pool 1
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Integration's potential ahead of the 2025 season, performances that caught their eye from the weekend, and their reactions to Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
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Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Dust Commander, 1970)
In 1970, Dust Commander made dreams come true for a journeyman jockey, a young trainer, and a family new to racing, a victory that rewarded the faith of the few who believed in this long shot from the Land of Lincoln.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2024
Jason welcomes in apprentice jockey Christopher Elliott to talk about the launching of his riding career, riding in New York and Pennsylvania, his dad Stewart's Kentucky Derby win, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play these 8-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $5,306 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Admiral Dennis wins second try
The week after the Breeders’ Cup tends to be a quiet one in U.S. horse racing. But “quiet” is relative; there’s never a dull moment where the Kentucky Derby (G1) is concerned.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Giocoso gets a win on grass
The first Saturday in May is 173 days away and it’s anyone’s guess which horses will visit the winner’s circle.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 in Finger Lakes stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with an 8-1 longshot to play in the $3,045 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2024
Jason catches up on the racing news from the weekend and looks back at action from Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 11, 2024
Jason looks back at his time filling in at Golden State Racing in Pleasanton and talks about the unique experience of being a fill-in.
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Churchill Downs: $6,601 Super High 5, $100 Feeder tournament
Sunday horseplayers have a couple of potentially lucrative betting opportunities to pursue at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs: $400 KDBC Qualifier, $1,529 Super High 5 carryover
Horseplayers participating in Saturday’s $400 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires have another good reason to bet the Churchill card: a $1,529 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Grade 3 River City trends and field analysis
The $300,000 River City S. (G3) is one of just three graded stakes scheduled in the U.S. on Saturday following a busy weekend of racing in Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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Horse Profile: Whistlejacket
As the only Group 1 winner in the field, with high speed that hasn’t quite lasted over stiffer tracks, Whistlejacket makes a lot of sense on the cutback at Del Mar.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Delta and Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 8 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, including a pair of stakes.
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Exotics Plays for the Autumn Days Stakes
A nice cast of fillies and mares will dash six panels on the grass in the closing race at Aqueduct on Friday, the $150,000 Autumn Days S.
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How to bet the 2024 Long Island Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $300,000 Long Island S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet the Smart Halo Stakes
A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Smart Halo S.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 7 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes
The $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Championship S. attracted a competitive group in what is surely an attractive betting option on the Saturday card.
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Mystic Pleasure gets the nod in Dream Supreme
A solid and well-matched field of nine fillies and mares will run six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Admiral Dennis can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including horses to play in Mahoning’s $5,341 Pick 5 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on the upcoming fall racing season as well as discussing racing not having a real "off-season."
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 7, 2024
Jason opens the show with a horseplayer meditation after a long Breeders' Cup week. Then he looks ahead to some weekend racing at Aqueduct and Woodbine.
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Betting With, and Against, Cash Equity in the River City Stakes
A total of 10 turfers will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
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How to bet the Pebbles Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies, two of which are main track only, are entered for Friday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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