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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Jan. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Jan. 4 at Delta Downs, Mahoning Valley, and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 4, 2021
It's the first show of the new year and Jason discusses how he rang in the new year. We also talk about the Santa Anita Saturday card which included Life Is Good's win in the Sham Stakes and Anothertwistafate scoring. He also discusses the Gulfstre ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Capo Kane
Back in 2007, Street Sense and Hard Spun ran 1-2 in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Now their bloodlines have combined to produce 2021 Derby contender Capo Kane.
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Harness Racing 2021 launches With Spot-Play Success
Here is TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update to open the new decade. Thursday, Dec. 31 Freehold’s Pick 4 started the lone harness program of New Year’s Eve. We barely touched it. Our two seconds—Bad Day Black Rock ($3.40, $3.20) in leg two and Im ...
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Betting on one horse for two carryovers at Turfway Park
Turfway Park heads into the first weekend of 2021 with a couple of carryovers up for grabs, and one horse may be the key to cashing both bets.
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Trio of sophomore stakes included in Pick 5 play at Gulfstream Park Jan. 2
Five stakes for new 3-year-olds will be offered at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Mucho Macho Man S.
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Handicapping the San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita
The Sham (G3) isn’t the only graded stakes race taking place on Saturday at Santa Anita. The San Gabriel (G2) is also on the agenda, and from a betting perspective, it looks like the better race.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Jan. 1
Happy New Year! Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Jan. 1 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds.
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TwinSpires Players’ 2020 Harness Horse Of The Year Star Of Season
When the year winds down, the TwinSpires harness-racing department reviews its 12-month archives of suggested contenders posted in the exclusive weekly harness blog. From that review, we categorize winners paying 4-1 and up ant then list them (this y ...
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Donjah
Initially aiming for the Arc, Donjah was rerouted to the Breeders' Cup Turf by Darius Racing and champion German trainer Henk Grewe.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Order of Australia
A half-brother to last year’s Filly & Mare Turf star Iridessa, and exciting juvenile filly Santa Barbara, Order of Australia lacks their appeal.
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Handicapping the Gravesend Stakes at Aqueduct
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson ranks the five horses entered in Saturday's $100,000 Gravesend S. at Aqueduct.
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Betting the Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Could handicapping Saturday’s $100,000 Mucho Macho Man S. be as simple as betting the most accomplished runners in the field?
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Lipizzaner
Lipizzaner just scored a career high toward the end of October, and the Aidan O’Brien pupil looks to prolong his late-season momentum in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Mogul
Coming off a new career high for O’Brien, in a race that subsequently worked out very well in the Arc, Mogul brings obvious appeal on form.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Nazuna
Trained by Roger Varian for wife Hanako, Nazuna arrives at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf via the same route as his Daahyeh, who was runner-up in this race last year.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Peaceful
As a near-miss third in a French Oaks (G1) that has stood up well over the season, Peaceful can claim a piece of form even stronger than her Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) win.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Magical
As the excellent runner-up who forced Enable to pull out a bit extra in the 2018 Turf (G1), a fully mature Magical returns as the one they all have to beat.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Glass Slippers
As one of the elite 5-furlong performers on the European scene, Glass Slippers deserves the chance to advertise her form in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Tarnawa
Irish horseman Dermot Weld tabbed Tarnawa as “unquestionably” his best chance of scoring an elusive first Breeders’ Cup win.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Sealiway
After romping in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf “Win and You’re In” Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) on Arc Day, Sealiway warrants respect.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Go Athletico
Gelded as a yearling, Go Athletico was thus ineligible for the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1), or else he would have been a prime player.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Terebellum
In the form of her life when almost capturing the Queen Anne (G1) over males June 16, Terebellum subsequently came off the boil.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Campanelle
The latest Wesley Ward trainee to make her name in Europe, Campanelle is nonetheless different from his usual types in that she is an Irish import.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Kameko
Although Kameko would be the first winner of Newmarket’s 2000 Guineas (G1) to take the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1), only four have tried.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Miss Amulet
From cheap weanling to Group 2 winner and private acquisition by the Tabor family, Miss Amulet has improved markedly for trainer Ken Condon, and she brings top form.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Circus Maximus
Fourth in last year’s Breeders' Cup Mile at a Santa Anita track that didn’t play to his strengths, Circus Maximus will be better suited to Keeneland.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Audarya
A rampant improver when crowning last season with a 17-1 upset in the Filly & Mare Turf, Audarya has remained at a lofty level despite a winless 2021.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Pingxiang
Kentucky-bred Pingxiang, a $100,000 Keeneland September yearling, is related to successful sire Munnings.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Safe Voyage
Better than ever as a seven-year-old, Safe Voyage has developed from handicapper to Group 1 performer.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: New Mandate
As a well-bred winner of the Royal Lodge (G2), New Mandate has considerable upside for trainer Ralph Beckett.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Oodnadatta
The least experienced of Jessica Harrington’s Breeders’ Cup trio, Oodnadatta is also her unlikeliest winner.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Battleground
As the first foal of Found, who won the 2015 Turf (G1) on this very Keeneland course, Battleground can put his dam in exclusive company as a Breeders’ Cup winner to produce one.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Devilwala
Beckett’s second entrant for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf after the more accomplished New Mandate, Devilwala nevertheless brings the same Dewhurst angle into play as Cadillac.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: The Lir Jet
The headliner from the first crop of Prince of Lir, The Lir Jet emulated him by scoring his signature win in the Norfolk (G2) at Royal Ascot.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Cadillac
With both of his wins coming at left-handed Leopardstown, and significant form in the book, Cadillac is the type to do very well in this spot.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Mother Earth
After looking a bit exposed through the season, Mother Earth improved to place a solid third in the Fillies’ Mile (G1).
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Snowfall
Competing in several of the same races as Mother Earth, Snowfall has generally finished behind her stablemate.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Lord North
Lord North looks to resume his upward trajectory in the Breeders' Cup Turf for John Gosden.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Equilateral
All cautionary notes to internationals for the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint apply to Equilateral, who hasn’t hit Glass Slippers’ heights.
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Anothertwistafate gets top billing in San Gabriel Stakes
An accomplished field of seven will run 9 furlongs on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 San Gabriel (G2).
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How to bet the Mucho Macho Man Stakes
A handful of stakes races will take place on a fine Saturday card at Gulfstream Park. Among those is the $100,000 Mucho Macho Man S. for newly turned 3-year-olds.
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Santa Anita spot plays for New Year's Day
The feature race at Santa Anita on New Year’s Day is the $200,000 Joe Hernandez (G2), a 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint with a deep field. But it’s far from the only appealing event on the card.
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Best bet to play in the Jerome Stakes
Following a brief hiatus, the Road to the Kentucky Derby will resume on New Year’s Day with the running of the $200,000 Jerome S. at Aqueduct.
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Best bet to play in the Sham Stakes
What is the best bet to play in Saturday’s $100,000 Sham (G3) at Santa Anita, where Life Is Good looms as a formidable favorite? The trifecta may be the answer.
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How to bet the Gravesend Stakes
An evenly matched field of five talented sprinters will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Gravesend S. on the Aqueduct dirt.
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The Sham Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of five 3-year-old prospects will travel one mile on the Santa Anita main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Sham S.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Ubettabelieveit
A much finer prospect for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint than his 40-1 upset of the Flying Childers (G2) implies, Ubettabelieveit will get the pace set-up he craves.
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Analyzing the mandatory Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Turfway Park
The closing day of 2020 is going to be a fun day for handicappers. Multiple high-profile Pick 6 carryovers are set to be dispersed among winning bettors.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Dec. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 31 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita.
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Seasons’ Handoff For Harness New Year Has Seamless Action
HAPPY NEW YEAR, safely and soundly, from the TwinSpires harness blog. Also, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to racehorses of all breeds as New Year arrives. The ultimate day of 2020 harness racing is covered and then we take on 2021, beginning with our selected feat ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 31, 2020
Jason opens the show discussing the news of Tiz the Law's retirement and a look back at his career. He also discusses Keith Jones final calls at Parx as he retires from the booth. Then the Year in Review show comes to a close as Jason talks about t ...
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How to bet the Joe Hernandez Stakes
A deep field of 11 will go postward in the $200,000 Joe Hernandez (G2) at Santa Anita on Friday.
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Stakes Selections for Gulfstream Park on Jan. 1
A trio of stakes races will highlight the Holiday card at Gulfstream Park on Friday.
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The Jerome Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of five 3-year-old prospects will travel 1 mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Friday’s $150,000 Jerome S.
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Multiple carryovers on tap for Dec. 30 card at Gulfstream Park
The racing week at Gulfstream Park kicks off in a big way on Wednesday with a couple of hefty carryovers to chase.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Dec. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 30 at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 30, 2020
We continue our look back at the year 2020 and make our way through the middle stages of the year. May brought many tracks returning to race including Churchill Downs and New York. Jason talks about the summer months including Belmont Day, his adve ...
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Dec. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 29 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 29, 2020
Jason begins his week long look back at the year 2020 in the world of horse racing. From Zulu Alpha and Mucho Gusto winning the Pegasus races in January to Fonner Park and Will Rogers taking center stage in March and April, Jason looks back at the f ...
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How to bet the $25,137 Late Pick 5 carryover on Dec. 28 at Fair Grounds
Christmas week was quiet at Fair Grounds, but the New Orleans oval is making up for lost time with a Monday card featuring a $25,137 Late Pick 5 carryover.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Wipe the Slate flatters Life Is Good with sharp victory
The day after Christmas saw several talented 2-year-olds record promising maiden victories at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Dec. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 28 at Fair Grounds and Mahoning Valley.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 28, 2020
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from Santa Anita including the big opening day card on Saturday. He discusses Charlatan's win in the Malibu as well as Nashville's first defeat. He also discusses the early Pick 5 sequence, the Mathis Bros. ...
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How to bet the Robert J Frankel Stakes
A cast of 10 fillies and mares will travel 9 panels on the Santa Anita lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Robert J. Frankel (G3).
Robert J Frankel Analysis
The race will be controlled early on by #2 She’s Our Charm (12-1) for conditioner Ron McA ...
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Dayton Delivers $14 Score; Philly Tops Pick 3 Legs With $10 Win
Here is TwinSpires Harness Blog’s final Weekly Update report for 2020. Our next Preview Blog posts on Thursday, Dec. 31. Then we settle into 2021. On Jan. 1 we will post our 2020 review, featuring our 2020 TwinSpires Harness Players’ Horse of the Y ...
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 26
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday, Dec. 26.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 24
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 24.
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Betting the Robert J. Frankel Stakes at Santa Anita
Miss Teheran might seem overmatched at first glance, but there's a chance this Chad Brown trainee will outrun expectations in the $200,000 Robert J. Frankel (G3).
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Santa Anita Pick 3 play for Dec. 27
Racing continues at Santa Anita on Sunday with a 10-race card highlighted by a pair of stakes events. Let’s take $24 and aim to hit the Pick 3 kicking off in Race 2.
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Betting formidable fillies and mares in the Arima Kinen
Even though superstar Almond Eye has been retired, fillies and mares will still hold a strong hand in the Arima Kinen (G1) on Sunday in Japan.
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A Short Holiday Halt For Harness With Trot Trimmings
HAPPY HOLIDAY, safely and soundly, from the TwinSpires harness blog. Christmas Eve and Christmas day are sans races as the season drives into the year’s end. More wagering opportunities emerge on the road to 2021. Below are suggested feature races an ...
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Santa Anita: Opening day turf stakes spot plays
The $300,000 American Oaks (G1), the $200,000 Mathis Brothers Mile (G2), and the $75,000 Lady of Shamrock S. have drawn a combined 27 entries, providing plenty of horses for handicappers to consider.
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Stakes selections for Laurel Park on Dec. 26
A superb nine-race card, with eight coming in the form of stakes events, leads the way at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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Early Pick 3 at Santa Anita on Dec. 26
Six stakes races are on tap during opening day at Santa Anita on Saturday. Taking down the early Pick 3, prior to the big events, is a great way to get things started.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 23
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 23.
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Santa Anita opening-day All-Stakes Pick 5 play
Santa Anita opens Saturday with an exciting 11-race program. Six stakes will be offered, including five graded events, and the Late Pick 5 features an all-stakes sequence.
Here is how I will play the All-Stakes Late Pick 5:
Race 7 – $200, ...
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Santa Anita: Spot plays for the Malibu, La Brea, and San Antonio
The year may be winding down, but racing action at Santa Anita Park is just heating up. The winter meet kicks off on Saturday with a spectacular 11-race card featuring half a dozen stakes races.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the early Pick 3 on Dec. 27
Are you ready for another enjoyable afternoon of racing at Fair Grounds? The Sunday card kicks off with an enticing Pick 3 well worth pursuing.
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Laurel Park stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
The post-Christmas Saturday card at Laurel Park includes eight stakes races worth a combined $850,000. We're playing two of them on a $60 budget.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Plays for Dec. 23
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Dallas Barton wins with 16% of his first-time starters and saddles #10 Why Baby Why (8-1) , a debuting daughter of Laugh Track and a half-sister to six winners. Filly has been working well and Barton has won with 20% of h ...
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Gulfstream Park stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
Picks and plays for three stakes races on Saturday’s action-packed, post-Christmas card at Gulfstream Park.
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Fair Grounds stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
Fans of all-stakes, multi-race wagers will be excited to play the Saturday card at Fair Grounds. Three stakes events are on the agenda, arranged in consecutive fashion for the convenience of bettors.
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Gulfstream Park: A Pick 3 play for Dec. 24
Looking for a little handicapping action before racing takes a break for Christmas? Then check out the enticing Thursday card at Gulfstream Park. We've got a $30 Pick 3 play to get your started.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 23, 2020
It's our last show before the short holiday break and Jason looks ahead to some of the stakes action coming up on Saturday as Santa Anita gets underway. He discusses the contenders in the Mathis Bros. Mile, the Malibu, and the La Brea Stakes. Then ...
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Gulfstream Park pick for Dec. 23
Gulfstream Park offers a 10-race card on Wednesday, and I like a horse making the second start off the claim for Mike Maker later in the program.
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Turf Stakes Plays for Santa Anita on December 26
The American Oaks, Mathis Brothers Mile and Lady Shamrock Stakes will bring turf stakes racing action back to Santa Anita on Dec. 26.
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Hong Kong: What is the best race to bet at Happy Valley on Dec. 23?
Hefty trifecta payoffs are pretty much par for the course at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong, and Wednesday's sixth race offers the opportunity for a lucrative bet.
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Parx: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 22
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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Dirt stakes plays for Santa Anita on Dec. 26
Opening day of the superb winter/spring meet at Santa Anita is on Saturday. In this segment we handicap the marquee contests on the main dirt surface.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Gulfstream Park on Dec. 26
A trio of stakes races on the sod will lead the way at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, plus a bonus play from a strong opinion.
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Christmas Eve Pick 3 play for Gulfstream Park
Happy Holidays! As Gulfstream Park hosts an interesting race card on Christmas Eve, John Mucciolo takes a look at one of the day's Pick 3 sequences.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Plays for Dec. 22
Handicapper Tim Holland takes a look at free plays from Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing and Delta Downs.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Is Super Axiom a super bet?
A competitive card is on tap for Wednesday morning at Happy Valley Racecourse, filling the void during an otherwise quiet pre-Christmas racing week.
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Fair Grounds Stakes Plays for Dec. 26
A trio of stakes races will highlight a solid 12-race card at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 22, 2020
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming Santa Anita meet and the good opening day card for Saturday. He also answers some listener questions and talks about examining exotic payoffs, learning to become a better player, and his thoughts on the q ...
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 21
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 21.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Plays for Dec. 21
Tim Holland handicaps racing from Parx, Delta Downs, Remington Park and Zia Park today.
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#3 Always Talking (5-1) was claimed by Daniel Velazquez when weakening to finish third after leading early over the track a ...
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