Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gray Lightning can win comeback

Mon Apr 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 14 at Parx Racing and Will Rogers Downs, including a play in the Wilma Mankiller S.
Gulfstream: Betting the $558,782 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a $558,782 jackpot carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grande

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Grande qualified for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) via a strong runner-up finish in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flying Mohawk

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Can Flying Mohawk successfully switch from synthetic to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree suggests it’s not a guarantee.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: River Thames

Sun Apr 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A review of River Thames' pedigree suggests stretching out over classic distances for the Triple Crown series could be a question mark.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [April 12-13]

Sat Apr 12 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.

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Picks: Keeneland’s Grade One Gamble tournament, Mahoning’s $23,027 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sat Apr 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover at Mahoning Valley and a lucrative tournament at Keeneland are among the best betting options to pursue on Saturday.
Pick 3 of the Week: Keeneland Sunday

Fri Apr 11 2025John Mucciolo

The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Keeneland on Sunday, concluding with the ultra-competitive Giant’s Causeway S.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Publisher

Fri Apr 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Although Publisher has yet to win a race, he qualified for the Kentucky Derby (G1) via a runner-up finish in the Arkansas Derby (G1) and aims to become the first maiden to win the Kentucky Derby since 1933.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chunk of Gold

Fri Apr 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Homestretch rallies carried Chunk of Gold to runner-up finishes in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, earning the gray colt a spot in the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate.
Pick 4 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday

Fri Apr 11 2025John Mucciolo

Four black-type events will headline a fine nine-race card at Laurel Park on Saturday, and a trio of the stakes tilts are a central part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
British Spot Plays: Guineas trials at Newbury April 12

Fri Apr 11 2025Vance Hanson

The 2025 British flat season shifts into a stronger gear beginning Saturday, when Newbury hosts the John Porter (G3) for older horses and a pair of trials for the upcoming 2000 Guineas (G1) and 1000 Guineas (G1).
Australia: Spot Plays for Day 2 of The Championships

Fri Apr 11 2025Andrew Champagne

Andrew Champagne tabs a trio of spot plays for the action at Randwick that begins Friday night at 9:45 p.m. ET.