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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 21
Handicapper Tim Holland looks to start the weekend off on a winning note with plays from Saratoga, Woodbine, Ellis Park, and Arlington Park on Friday.
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Seeking an upset in the Del Mar Handicap
Multiple Grade 2 hero United will lead a cast of 11 to the gate in Saturday’s $200,000 Del Mar (G2). But I aim to knock off the fantastic 5-year-old in the big field.
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Del Mar: Picks and plays for the Pacific Classic
The five horses set to oppose champion Maximum Security in Saturday’s Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar are facing a challenging task. How do you defeat a horse who flat-out refuses to lose?
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Saratoga: Betting a longshot in the Fourstardave
Trainer Chad Brown holds a strong hand in Saturday's Fourstardave H. (G1) at Saratoga, but a front-running longshot could steal the show.
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How to bet the Del Mar Oaks
A total of 11 sophomore fillies will travel nine furlongs on the Del Mar turf in Saturday’s $250,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1).
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Australian racing picks for Gatton and Taree
BetAmerica horseplayers have the opportunity to watch and wager on four Aussie thoroughbred meetings, including Gatton, Canberra, Bendigo and Taree.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 21, 2020
We look ahead to the weekend racing action including the Fourstardave at Saratoga and the big Pacific Classic Day card at Del Mar. The Jury joins Jason to talk about their favorite West Coast horses. ...
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Higher Power gets the nod to repeat in Pacific Classic
A compact, but accomplished, field of six will vie in the Saturday headliner at Del Mar, the $500,000 Pacific Classic (G1). The victor of the “Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In” event will earn a starting berth in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at ...
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How to bet Friday’s Rancho Bernardo Handicap
A field of eight fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $100,000 Rancho Bernardo (G3).
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Del Mar: How to bet the Rancho Bernardo
Gingham might not be a superstar in the making, but she’s long shown flashes of potential. On Friday at Del Mar, she can secure her first graded stakes win in the Rancho Bernardo H. (G3).
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10 little-discussed Kentucky Derby records
Boost your Kentucky Derby trivia skills by reviewing these 10 little-discussed records.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Attachment Rate
The purse of the Kentucky Derby is traditionally split among the first five finishers, which should suit Attachment Rate just fine.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 20, Arlington
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby: Despite COVID-19, jockey assignments coming into focus
This leaves four prospective Kentucky Derby contenders— Dr Post , Rushie , Finnick the Fierce , and Money Moves —without confirmed riders for the first Saturday in September. Travel restrictions related to COVID-19 are partly to blame, since sev ...
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 20
Handicapper Tim Holland has picks for Saratoga, Gulfstream Park, Indiana Grand, Woodbine, and Presque Isle Downs on Thursday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 20, 2020
We're very excited to welcome in jockey Chantal Sutherland to talk about her career in the saddle, the Jockey's TV show, doing media, and much more! ...
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NA Cup Elims Ensue; Ramona Hill Vs Fillies Again In Doc Zweig
Out of sync on the calendar, rescheduled Grand Circuit stakes bring USA contingents across the great barrier into Canada, where Woodbine/Mohawk (WoMo) hosts two sets of eliminations, including those for the North America Cup. USA glamour-soph trotter ...
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Australian harness racing: Finding value at Redcliffe
On Wednesday night, Aug. 19, or Thursday afternoon, Aug. 20 at the Redcliffe harness oval in Queensland, Australia, wagering on harness races goes to post at 11:12 p.m. ET.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 19, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Aug. 19
Emerald Downs
Race 6
Joe Toe wins with 17% of his first-time starters and saddles #3 Fully Compliant (9-2) , who has a good win-early pedigree being by Animal Kingdom and out of a mare by Smart Strike. Works include a sharp 3-furlong move ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 19, 2020
Jason continues his drive cross country and discusses his journey through Montana. Then he welcomes in trainer Brittany Russell to talk about her training career, winning her first race at Saratoga, and much more! ...
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Hanson: Thoughts on each prospective Kentucky Derby entrant
Vance Hanson offers final thoughts on Kentucky Derby contenders as we await final works and possible defections.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Rushie
His sire was a top-notch miler. His damsire was an elite-level classic performer. Rushie warrants respect in 2020’s postponed renewal of the Run for the Roses.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Pneumatic
Although Pneumatic has always shown potential, maturity has done wonders for this Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred, who has emerged as an intriguing contender for the Kentucky Derby and/or Preakness.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 18, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Aug. 18
Find free expert picks by Tim Holland for Presque Isle Downs, Louisiana Downs, Canterbury Park and Mountaineer.
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Spot Plays for York's Ebor Festival Aug. 19
Even without Enable competing, this week's Ebor Festival at York is hardly lacking in star power. A select group in the Juddmonte International (G1) and a Group 3 event for juveniles earlier in the card.
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Kentucky Derby Top 20 Point Earners Pro vs Con: Free Download
Take your first look at the top 20 contenders by point totals for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 18, 2020
Jason catches us up on his cross country travels, his visit to Fonner Park, and more. Then Mattress Mack himself, James McIngvale joins the program to talk his time as an owner, his love of Houston, and maybe a little Runhappy. ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Pneumatic is a newcomer to watch
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Major Fed
Most horses have a preferred running style, and Major Fed likes to come late.
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The Kentucky Oaks might be more than a two-horse race
Kentucky Oaks has a tantalizing showdown looming between Gamine and Swiss Skydiver, a brilliant filly vs one that has conquered all.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Caracaro
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby has been detrimental to some horses and advantageous to others. You can definitely count Caracaro among the beneficiaries.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 17, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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No Rally From Second-String Glamour Boys; Frosh Trotters Tumble
As usual, here is our weekly report on the hits and misses we had as presented by the TwinSpires Harness Preview blog, along with the placings from our horses-to-watch list (H2W) and our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the stat ...
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 17
Handicapper Tim Holland has been breaking pretty even the last few weeks, but still providing profit for odds at 5-1 or better. From 975 races Tim has 179 wins (18%) for a slight loss (-1%) overall, but still a profit of 23.5% at odds of 5-1 or higher.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Aug. 17, 2020
The Road to the Kentucky Derby wrapped up on Saturday with the Pegasus S., a 1 1/16-mile event at Monmouth Park awarding qualification points to the top four finishers on a 20-8-4-2 basis.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Aug. 24, 2020
With the Road to the Kentucky Derby complete, the Derby contenders are busy turning in pre-race workouts at tracks across the country.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 17, 2020
Jason looks back at the Saratoga Alabama day card, Woodbine Oaks day, Colonial Downs cancelling the season, and more! ...
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Shirl’s Speight most intriguing bubble horse for 2020 Kentucky Derby
What could make the pandemic-delayed Kentucky Derby (G1) even more unusual? Bubble horses who not only have 0 points, but didn’t even attempt any scoring races, yet still have an air of intrigue should they get into the maximum 20-horse field.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Caracaro
The latest speedy sophomore sired by Uncle Mo is Caracaro, improving runner-up in the Peter Pan (G3) and Travers (G1).
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 16
Del Mar
Race 10
#9 Ms Peintour (10-1) has not been seen since proving her affinity for longer distances when winning the Astra (G3) over 12 furlongs at Santa Anita in January. Daughter of Paynter has been working well since her last outi ...
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No Rally From Second String Glamour Boys ; Frosh Trotters Tumble
Our weekly report on the hits and misses we had as presented by the TwinSpires Harness Preview blog
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Dr Post
Trainer Todd Pletcher has saddled a record 54 horses in the Kentucky Derby, winning twice with Super Saver and Always Dreaming. He'll seek a third victory in 2020 with the promising Dr Post.
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How to bet the 2020 Saratoga Oaks
Seven talented 3-year-old fillies have been entered in the second renewal of the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks on Sunday, with a slight majority exiting Saratoga’s July 19 Lake Placid (G2).
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 15
Woodbine
Race 4
Maidens on the Tapeta main track include #8 Tapitlikeitshot (6-1) , who has not been seen since showing little after being steadied on the first turn over one mile on grass at Gulfstream in April in her second outing. Trai ...
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Stakes spot plays for Woodbine Oaks Day
Five stakes races are on the agenda for Saturday at Woodbine, led by the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks, which serves as the final leg of a competitive all-stakes Pick 3
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Kentucky Derby: 6 overlooked side effects of the postponement
How will the postponement on the Kentucky Derby affect the outcome of the race? These six overlooked side effects aren't getting much attention.
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How to bet the Saratoga Oaks Invitational
A talented field of seven sophomore fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $500,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational S. led by the top-four finishers of the Lake Placid.
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How to bet the Solana Beach Stakes
A cast of seven California-bred fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Solana Beach S. on the Del Mar turf.
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Derby Remix: Tiz The Law breaks away
Tiz the Law kicked clear of Uncle Chuck and as sharply as the vocals and guitars attack the chorus of "Break" by Three Days Grace.
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Australian racing picks for Eagle Farm and Royal Randwick
Tonight, the feature race is the Group 3 Up & Coming Stakes at Royal Randwick in Sydney. Plenty of other quality horses make their return to racing in other races, including Masked Crusader, who will start odds-on in Race 3, and is currently a 14-1 chance for Sydney’s big spring race, The Everest.
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Hanson: Handicapping the Aug. 15 Cross Country Pick 5
For the first time in several weeks, all legs of Saturday's Cross Country Pick 5 will be stakes events. We'll try and get off on the right foot by attempting to beat the likely short-priced favorite in the Saratoga Derby.
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Shapiro's early Pick 5 analysis for Alabama Day at Saratoga
BetAmerica handicapper Scott Shapiro previews the first five races on Alabama Stakes Day at Saratoga.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Ny Traffic
From a modest juvenile to a four-time graded stakes-placed Kentucky Derby contender, Ny Traffic has made steady and impressive progress since his debut nearly one year ago.
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Shapiro's Alabama Stakes Late Pick 5
The Alabama headlines another big Saturday of racing at beautiful Saratoga. The 11-race card also includes the Saratoga Derby Invitational.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 14, Ellis Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Stakes plays for Saturday at Woodbine
A handful of stakes events will highlight a fine day of racing at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Tiz the Law surpasses Justify, posts top Speed Rating in Kentucky Derby qualifier
Tiz the Law registered a 115 Brisnet Speed rating for winning the Travers (G1) on Aug. 8, the top figure since the Kentucky Derby’s points-based system was introduced
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 14
Del Mar
Race 1
#9 Norma’s Love (8-1) makes her first start for trainer Miller and has not been seen since finishing a close second at Tampa in late February. Miller excels with his sprinters on grass and wins with 15% of his runners that ...
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Saratoga: Looking for a longshot in the Alabama
If there’s a sure bet in racing, it’s that #5 Swiss Skydiver (1-1) will be a heavy favorite to win the $500,000 Alabama (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga.
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Pegasus Stakes
It’s common for Kentucky Derby prep races to feature at least one “hype horse” who draws the majority of pre-race attention from analysts. But the hype horse isn’t always the most likely winner.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 14, 2020
We look ahead to the weekend of racing including the Pegasus at Monmouth, Alabama Day at the Spa, and more. The Jury join us to talk about which potential price horses are interesting them for the Kentucky Derby. ...
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Australian racing picks for Townsville and Geelong
If you like racing from Down Under, you’re in for a treat tonight! New Zealand track Waverley kicks things off for BetAmerica horseplayers at 6:45 p.m. ET, before four Aussie Thoroughbred meetings and an Aussie Harness meeting joins the wagering opportunities available on the BetAmerica app and website.
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How to bet the Saratoga Derby Invitational Stakes
A fantastic field of eight sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational S.
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How to bet the Alabama Stakes
An excellent field of seven 3-year-old fillies will run 1 1/4 miles over the Saratoga main surface on Saturday in the $500,000 Alabama (G1).
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Alabama Stakes Tip Sheet
The $500,000 Alabama S. (G1) will be run Saturday at Saratoga. The 1 1/4-mile dirt race is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Oaks series.
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Kentucky Derby Americana: Decadent and Depraved
The 96th running of the Kentucky Derby led Hunter S. Thompson to introduce gonzo journalism to the world.
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How to bet the 2020 Saratoga Derby
I suppose in theory, there are ways Decorated Invader could lose Saturday’s Saratoga Derby. I’m just having trouble envisioning the circumstances under which such a defeat would occur.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 13, Arlington Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tiz The Law brings back Derby hopes to New York
Unless Honor A. P. or a wild card comes through, this will be the second year in a row that California is denied a photo op with the big floral horseshoe.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 13
Laurel Park
Race 5
Blinkers are added to #5 Loa (15-1) , who was outrun from the start when last of six going 6 furlongs on the main track in her last month in her first outing since early February. Bay finished third in one previous star ...
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Del Mar: How to bet the Solana Beach Stakes
Mucho Unusual looks tough to beat in the Solana Beach S. at Del Mar, but a speedy frontrunner could steal the show.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Perfect Sting Stakes
A small field is scheduled to face the starter in the Perfect Sting S. on Saturday at Saratoga, and most handicappers figure to favor the chances of #4 Altea and #1 Cafe Americano.
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Dan Patch Pacers At Hoosier; Ocean MDSS; Northfield Invites
A Midwest flavor seeps into the harness racing features as what was usually the unofficial beginning of the second half of the season lingers as still the first half in the pandemic atmosphere. From the volume of races available at TwinSpires, you mi ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 13, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're happy to welcome in Benny Southstreet to join us to discuss trip handicapping, launching his site, growing up going to Agua Caliente, and more! ...
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Australian racing picks for Ipswich and Newcastle
BetAmerica horseplayers have four Aussie Thoroughbred meetings and two Aussie Harness meetings to enjoy this evening, with the first from Ipswich kicking off the night of Down Under action at 10:20 p.m. ET.
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Shapiro's Late Pick 5 at Saratoga - Aug. 13
Thursday’s card at Saratoga is headlined by the $85,000 Union Avenue Handicap. The 7-furlong event makes up the fourth leg of a late Pick 5 sequence.
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Australian harness racing: Bright offerings at Redcliffe
Wednesday night, Aug. 12, in the United States — or Thursday afternoon, Aug. 13, in Australia — the exciting racing meeting at Redcliffe in Queensland will get underway at 10:05 p.m. ET.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 12, Indiana Grand
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Major Fed
Major Fed is a son of the brilliant Ghostzapper, a Grade 1-winning sophomore sprinter who elevated his game to a different level as a 4-year-old. As the culmination of an undefeated Horse of the Year campaign, Ghostzapper stretched his speed to win t ...
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Holland's North American Free Picks for Aug. 12
Presque Isle
Race 6
Trainer Hamm wins with 15% of his first-time starters and saddles #8 Independence Law (9-2) , a debuting son of excellent young sire Constitution. Dark bay has been working well and can win at first asking with Hernand ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 12, 2020
We're excited to welcome in longtime Monmouth handicapper Brad Thomas to talk about the 2020 season at Monmouth Park, handicapping, betting, and so much more! ...
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Swiss Skydiver
The talented speedster Swiss Skydiver has won a bevy of graded stakes races against 3-year-old fillies this year, emerging as one of the favorites to win the Sept. 4 Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 11, Colonial Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Tiz the Law returns to the top
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 11, 2020
We look back at Art Collectors win in the Ellis Park Derby and Jason does some story time. We also welcome in Najja Thompson from NYRA to talk about his time in the media office, working HR in racing, as well as Travers weekend. ...
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Holland's North American Free Picks for Aug. 11
Handicapper Tim Holland presents his expert picks for Parx Racing, Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs and Colonial Downs today.
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Kentucky Derby Contenders Update: Aug. 10, 2020
The Travers Stakes and Ellis Park Derby led the last major weekend of Kentucky Derby prep-races. Let TwinSpires help you 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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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 10, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 10
Monday, August 10th holds free picks for Indiana Grand, Delaware Park, Presque Isle Downs and Colonial Downs.
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Tiz the Law shortens to even-money in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 7
By spread-eagling the field in Saturday’s Travers (G1), Tiz the Law left no doubt that he’d be the heavy favorite for the 146th Kentucky Derby
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 10, 2020
We look back at a historic Travers Day card as Tiz the Law dominated the feature event. We discuss the results, the disqualification, and much more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Ny Traffic
Talent has played a role in propelling Ny Traffic toward a start in the Kentucky Derby, but his consistency has arguably been an even bigger factor.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Aug. 9
With the Ellis Park Derby arriving later today, Tim Holland provides his racing expert picks for this day in racing at Ellis Park, Saratoga, Gulfstream Park, and Monmouth Park.
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Fillies Fly With Other Faves In Hambo & Oaks; Top Pacers Rule
Here is the complete weekly report on hits and misses in features and our horses-to-watch list (H2W) as presented by the TwinSpires Harness Preview Blog. Thursday, Aug. 6 First, we apologize for our mistake in the second division of the Pure Ivory ...
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What is the History of the Word Handicapping?
Would you believe that the word "handicapping" actually originated from a bar game?
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What is the History of the Word Betting?
Betting was formally introduced into history by tracing back to both Ancient China and Ancient Greece.
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