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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 23, Gulfstream
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing by the numbers
A look at the numbers, both big and small, that have defined the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horse racing since 1919.
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Flares For Older Sires’ Frosh Products
Our two-part series about wagering on 2020 two-year-olds, focused upon the first crop of horses starting a career in breeding. Addressing the entire freshman crop for 2020, however, would not be complete without acknowledging the productivity of last ...
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Australian Harness Racing: Redcliffe rocks
Australian harness racing is on target at BetAmerica tonight, April 22, at 11 p.m ET, which is Thursday afternoon, April 23, at Redcliffe Harness Racing Club in Queensland.
Nine races are offered.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 23, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome Dave Litfin to join us as we talk about his career as a public handicapper, growing up around the OTBs of New York City, and much more! ...
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Horse racing then vs. now
The racing landscape, like life in general, had a vastly different look to it in 1919, when Sir Barton won the Triple Crown.
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The inside scoop on betting Japanese racing
At first glance racing from Japan appears to be a complicated, intimidating world of its own. But once a few user-friendly resources are put to use, it becomes very friendly.
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Australian horse racing picks for Newcastle and Kilmore
There’s plenty of Aussie action for BetAmerica horse players tonight, with four thoroughbred meetings and two harness meetings joining us from Down Under.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 22, Tampa Bay
Weekday picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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Shapiro's take on Oaklawn's Thursday Pick 5
The penultimate racing week of the Oaklawn 2020 season starts with a 9-race card on Thursday. The slate includes a Pick 5 sequence over the last five races.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 22, 2020
We open the show discussing the education of new players in horse racing. Then we're excited to welcome in jockey Joe Talamo to talk about his move to Arkansas, riding Whitmore, his Louisiana beginnings, and more! ...
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Australian racing picks for Doomben and Canterbury Park
There’s some quality Australian thoroughbred action available for BetAmerica horseplayers tonight, with four city tracks available from just after 9:00 p.m. ET.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: April 20
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 21, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for Apr. 22
Fonner Park
Race 4
No less than 65% of races at this distance have been won in
gate-to-wire fashion, and #8 Langs Legend (5-2) appears fastest early
here. Son of Langfuhr has a record of 11-1-2-1 on this oval and was involved
from the st ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 21, 2020
We discuss the racing news of the day and welcome in racecaller Michael Wrona to talk about racing at Los Alamitos, his racecalling travels in 2019, and much more! ...
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Australian Pick 3 for Canterbury on Apr. 21
Racing analyst Vance Hanson sets up a Pick 3 ticket for Canterbury near Sydney, Australia. Post time is 10:50pm.
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Holland's North American Racing Picks for Apr. 21
Free expert betting picks by handicapper Tim Holland are available for Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park!
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Australian racing picks for Rockhampton and Scone
Tonight, BetAmerica horseplayers have plenty of action to follow from Rockhampton, Scone, Ballarat, and Nowra.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: London Hall aims for three in a row
Betting Hong Kong racing as Sprinters and stayers will both be featured prominently during Wednesday’s nine-race card at Happy Valley - 6:45 a.m. ET.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Apr. 20, 2020
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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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Apr. 20, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments.
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Grade 1 talent taking aim at pair of Oaklawn sprints Apr. 25
With no racing back home, Southern California invaders will continue to eye major prizes during Oaklawn Park's Racing Festival of the South this Saturday, Apr. 25.
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Derby Remix: Top 10 playlist
With a brief lull in the prep calendar, it's a good time to look at the top Kentucky Derby (G1) prospects — in song, of course!
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 13
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 20, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Picks for Apr. 20
Today's picks hold value, vulnerable favorites, barns heating up and tactical speed. What angle will you choose to focus on while playing racing on April 20th?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 20, 2020
We look back at a dramatic Apple Blossom Stakes day from Oaklawn Park that included another Whitmore win in the Count Fleet. We also talk Gulfstream Park Saturday and Sunday. ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Skol Factor sprints away at Oaklawn
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Skol Factor wins at Oaklawn with Maroon Maniac and Mecha Corta entering the Derby Conversation.
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5 tips for playing Vertical Exotics: Part 2
Vertical wagers are some of the most exciting, and potentially lucrative, bets throughout a racing card. Part 1 of this series was focused on explaining what they were. I will take the next step in this piece.
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Shapiro's take on Sunday's mandatory Rainbow 6
If no one connects for a winning combination in the Rainbow 6 on Saturday at Gulfstream, the jackpot pool, will carry over to a mandatory payout on Sunday.
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Holland's North American Picks for Apr. 19
Tim Holland gives his picks for the upcoming races on Sunday, April 19 in North America. Tracks covered include Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 18, Gulfstream
Daily picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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Late Pick 4 play at Gulfstream Park on Saturday
Twelve races will be offered at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. BetAmerica handicapper James Scully is focusing on the late Pick 4 at the South Florida track.
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Australian horse racing picks for Royal Randwick, April 17
Royal Randwick plays host to the final day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival with a bumper nine-race card, which features six stakes races, including two Grade 1 races.
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Holland's North American picks for Saturday, Apr. 18
Tim Holland brings his expert analysis to give you his picks for North American racing on Saturday, April 18. Tracks covered include Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and Tampa Bay.
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A pick for Friday at Gulfstream Park
Notorious R B G is a great hunch play for fans of the spicy Supreme Court justice, but she also looks like a runner.
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Playing speed in Oaklawn Saturday stakes
Oaklawn Park will feature a pair of intriguing stakes on Saturday, the Count Fleet Sprint H. for sprinters and $600,000 Apple Blossom for distaffers.
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How to bet the Apple Blossom Handicap
The ultra-competitive Apple Blossom attracted five individual Grade 1 winners in what is the top race in the division to this point of the season.
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Keeler Johnson's Freeplay Game Selections for Apr. 18
Test your handicapping acumen with daily Freeplay games on TwinSpires! Saturday's card will be jam packed with some major races including the Apple Blossom.
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Derby Remix: Going retro on the Derby road
Without Road to the Kentucky Derby races this week, the Derby Remix is going retro.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast--Gulfstream Saturday Apr. 18, 2020 Preview
We look ahead to the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park as Jason discusses the races from South Florida. ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 17, Gulfstream
Weekday picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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Second off layoff types worth watching in Apple Blossom
There are countless ways to analyze the field of 14 in Saturday's Apple Blossom, but my primary focus will be those making their second start off a layoff.
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Shapiro's Late Pick 4 for Apple Blossom Day
Oaklawn Park has put together another outstanding Saturday afternoon card headlined by the $600,000 Apple Blossom H. (G1) for fillies and mares.
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Australian Racing preview for Apr. 17
It's the final day of the Autumn Carnival in Sydney, and it’s highlighted by two grade one events in the Champagne Stakes and the All-Aged Stakes.
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Brown & Lamb discuss Aussie Racing at Royal Randwick
Our resident Aussies, Andrew Brown and Mitchell Lamb, dissect another huge night of racing from Royal Randwick in Australia.
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How to bet the Count Fleet Stakes
A high-quality field of 11 will travel six furlongs in Saturday’s $350,000 Count Fleet (G3) at Oaklawn Park. Where should you hedge your bets?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 17, 2020
It's Friday and we're happy to welcome the Jury back in to talk about their racing Pet Peeves. We also look ahead to a couple of big Stakes events coming up at Oaklawn, the Count Fleet and the Apple Blossom. ...
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Australian racing picks for the Gold Coast and Port Macquarie
As we gear up for a big night from Royal Randwick on Friday night, there’s plenty of races from Down Under this evening to help us build a bank.
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Holland's North American Spot Plays for April 17
Tim Holland brings his North American Racing expertise to give you his picks for some upcoming races on Friday, April 17.
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Oaklawn Park handicapping: A Pick 3 single for Friday
If you like handicapping competitive races with large fields, Oaklawn Park is your place. Another challenging, 10-race card awaits Friday, and we have found a play early in the program.
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How to bet the Rainbow Miss Stakes
A field of eight 3-year-old fillies will vie in the $100,000 Rainbow Miss S. at Oaklawn Park on Friday. What should your wager look like?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 16, Gulfstream
Weekday picks and plays for thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Rainbow Stakes
A field of 10 Arkansas-bred sophomores will contest Friday’s $100,000 Rainbow S. at Oaklawn Park. How should your wager look going into this race?
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Betting Harness-Horse Two-Year-Olds In 2020, Part Two
The exclusive section of the TwinSpires harness blog -- Freshman Frolics -- has successfully found valuable wagers on the sport's youngest competitors. Let us continue in Part Two with our process for evaluating this year's crop (whenever it surfaces ...
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A pick at price for Gulfstream Park on April 16
Gulfstream Park offers attractive wagering fare Thursday, with large and contentious fields an 11-race program.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 16, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're having a great discussion with Jake Williams from The Business of Betting Podcast. We talk about his show, his thoughts on the world of betting, and so much more! ...
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Australian horse racing picks for Wyong and Wangaratta
There’s some solid Aussie provincial thoroughbred meetings for BetAmerica horseplayers tonight, with the first race, from Wangaratta in Victoria, chiming in at 10:55 p.m. ET.
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Holland's North American Spot Plays for Apr. 16
Tim Holland brings his expert analysis to various races happening in North America on Thursday. Race tracks covered include Gulfstream and Oaklawn Park.
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Preview for the 2020 Satsuki Shō
Contrail certainly looks the part of the favorite for a classic. This pace stalker is 3-for-3 coming into his 3-year-old debut.
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Shapiro's Early Pick 5 at Gulfstream Park
The new racing week in Hallandale Beach kicks off on Thursday afternoon and as always it offers horseplayers a pair of Pick 5s.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 15, Tampa Bay
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 15, 2020
We discuss the Will Rogers Pick 5 drama from Tuesday and welcome in Andrew Hawkins to talk Australian racing, Randwick's Championships weekend, and more! ...
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Australian racing picks for Randwick, Geelong
There’s four quality Australian thoroughbred meetings and one Aussie harness meeting available for BetAmerica horseplayers tonight, with the first race kicking in from the Sunshine Coast at 9:57 p.m. ET.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: April 14
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby:
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Holland’s North American Spot Plays for Apr. 15
Free expert betting picks by handicapper Tim Holland for Tampa Bay Downs, Will Rogers Downs and Fonner Park!
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Fonner Park spot plays: Dowd Mile and Runza Stakes
Stakes racing continues at Fonner Park this week with the $15,000 Dowd Mile S. on Tuesday and the $10,000 Runza S. on Wednesday.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 14, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Trainer spotlight: Asmussen barn revs up at Oaklawn
Steve Asmussen has been a mainstay at the top of Oaklawn Park trainer standings, that’s why it was so unusual to see the Hall of Fame trainer go winless.
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Beem's Best of Owners and Racing Media podcasts
LISTEN to podcasts by Jason Beem as Beem chats with a variety of industry members and racing media. All curated by Beemies hands.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 14, 2020
We're talking Oaklawn racing with trainer Ron Moquett who talks about his career in training, his star Whitmore, and so much more! ...
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Australian racing picks for Newcastle and Rockhampton
BetAmerica horseplayers have four thoroughbred venues and two harness racing venues available from Australia on Monday night.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Cypress Handicap Divisions at Happy Valley
Wednesday’s nine-race card at Happy Valley in Hong Kong (first post time 6:45 a.m. ET) is highlighted by two competitive divisions of the Cypress Handicap, we have picks!
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Holland's North American Spot Plays for Apr. 14
It's Tuesday and that means time for expert race picks at Fonner Park and Will Rogers Downs by handicapper Tim Holland.
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Apr. 13, 2020
Kentucky Oaks horses put in workouts over the weekend. Even with prep races wrapping up for now, still plenty to keep an eye on!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Apr. 13, 2020
With the Arkansas Derby move to the first Saturday in May, the Oaklawn Stakes became a hot spot for Derby hopefuls!
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 12
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Australian Spot Plays for Randwick on Apr. 14
Vance Hanson presents free picks on Randwick's Kensington course for Tuesday evening U.S. time (first post is 10:50 p.m. ET).
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Horse racing: What happens when no one is fast enough to win?
What do you do when you’re handicapping a horse race and you come to the conclusion none of the runners are fast enough to win?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 13, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Apple Blossom, Count Fleet Sprint highlight this week's racing action
Oaklawn Park has stakes racing Friday and Saturday this week and feature Serengeti Empress, Street Band, Go Google Yourself and more!
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Holland's North American Spot Plays for Apr. 13
Tim Holland provides several free racing picks for betting at Fonner Park and Will Rogers Downs on April 13!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 13, 2020
We look back at the weekend racing action including the Oaklawn Mile and Oaklawn Stakes as well as a good Saturday at Gulfstream which saw an early Pick 5 that returned over half a million dollars! ...
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Introduction to Workouts: Part 2
In Part 2 of our Introduction to Workouts series, we’ll discuss three important factors handicappers should keep in mind when analyzing workouts.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mister Winston impresses in sprint debut
Mister Winston is bred to be at his best running long, so the fact he won his debut sprinting 6 1/2 furlongs on Saturday at Gulfstream is noteworthy.
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Gulfstream Park pick for April 12
With Gulfstream hosting the only set of races for this Easter Sunday, I will recommend a horse in race 7, an $8,000 claiming event at 6-furlongs.
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Introduction to Workouts: Part 1
Workouts are a key component of horse racing. Morning training sessions are used to prepare equine athletes for afternoon competitions.
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Shapiro's Easter Pick 4 at Gulfstream
Gulfstream Park is the only show in town to end the weekend, so the pools should be large, including the early Pick 4 that commences in Race 2.
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Tampa Bay Downs budget plays for Saturday, April 11
Tampa Bay Downs plays host to a nine-race card on Saturday, and I have four value horses of interest to me. Here is how I plan on using them in my plays.
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Handicapping Saturday night’s Oka Sho: Rooting for Ria to rebound
Eighteen fillies will contest the first Japanese classic of the season, the Oka Sho (G1), at 2:40 a.m. (ET) as Saturday night turns into early Easter Sunday morning. Three are capable of superlative efforts on their day – early favorite Resistencia ...
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Betting Harness-Horse Two-Year-Olds In 2020, Part One
Each harness racing
season, an exclusive section of the TwinSpires harness blog has been Freshman
Frolics. It's a carefree title for our serious attention to betting on the
sport's youngest competitors.
Two-year-olds are always described, fo ...
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Thoroughbred racing: Oaklawn stakes spot plays for April 11
The $150,000 Oaklawn Mile for older horses and the $200,000 Oaklawn S. for 3-year-olds will provide a dose of high-class racing action for bettors to play this Saturday.
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Picks and plays: Oka Sho highlights weekend racing in Japan
BetAmerica players can enjoy a competitive evening of racing in Japan across Saturday night and Sunday morning, with the prestigious Oka Sho (G1) leading the charge.
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Pick 3 play at Gulfstream Saturday
Gulfstream Park will offer a 13-race card Saturday. I will take a swing at Pick 3, singling Colonel Liam to start the sequence.
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Holland's North American Picks for April 11
Tim Holland brings his North American Picks for Saturday, April 11. Race tracks covered include Oaklawn Park, Gulfstream Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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