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Breeders' Cup Catch-Up: Swiss Skydiver in the Classic?
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 6, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Players credited $56,987 Preakness week in Bet Back promotions
The Bet Back promotion is really a boon for casual bettors and/or those with smaller budgets.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 5, 2020
As the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach, stay up to speed on the latest developments with a weekly roundup of news and notes:
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Oct. 6
Tim Holland has handicapped four races for us on this Tuesday morning. Find racing at Parx and Indiana Grand worth looks during your betting action today!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 6, 2020
Jason continues to recap the big weekend of racing including the Belmont Derby card at Belmont Park. Then Rocco O'Connor joins the show to talk about his agenting career, having his rider win the Preakness, and more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Sittin On Go
Just how much stamina is packed within the pedigree of Sittin On Go? The short answer is “lots,” though there's also some speed in the mix.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 5, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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10 juveniles to watch for in the Breeders' Cup
Five weeks out from the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland, the fields for the five juvenile events are slowly crystallizing.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 5
Tim Holland offers his free expert picks for race tracks across North America. Tracks covered include Parx, Thistledown, and Presque Isle.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 5, 2020
We look back at a thrilling Preakness Day at Pimlico including the memorable stretch battle between Swiss Skydiver and Authentic. We also recap Keeneland's opening weekend. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Get Her Number
Get Her Number doesn’t have the most commercially popular pedigree, but once you reach the racetrack, the lines between blue-blooded and blue-collar racehorses begin to blur.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 4
Qualifiers for the Breeders' Cup continue today as Tim Holland offers his free expert picks for Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Monmouth Park.
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Red Mile Frosh Hit For $63; Bluegrass Babes Please Public
The TwinSpires Harness Preview blog’s feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Friday, Oct. 2 ...
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How to bet the Bourbon Stakes
A full field of 12 will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Bourbon (G2) at Keeneland. The “Win and You’re In” challenge series event will reward the first-place finisher with a berth in the upcoming Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Keeneland stakes spot plays for Oct. 4
Picks and plays on a $100 budget for Sunday’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Keeneland.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: High Definition
At first glance, it seems as though High Definition should be a viable contender for the 2021 Kentucky Derby. But his pedigree is a cause for pause.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 3
With a full card of racing across North America that includes the Preakness Stakes, Tim Holland offers his free expert picks of the day at Pimlico, Keeneland, and Woodbine.
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Keeneland: Betting the First Lady Stakes
Although just six fillies and mares have been entered in Saturday’s First Lady (G1) at Keeneland, the 1-mile turf test promises to be one of the toughest handicapping challenges of the weekend.
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Keeneland: Betting the Shadwell Turf Mile
What happens when you put $750,000 and a "Win and You’re In" berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) up for grabs? You attract an elite field like the one assembled for Saturday’s Shadwell Turf Mile (G1)
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Australian racing picks for Royal Randwick on Epsom Handicap Day
BetAmerica horseplayers are in for an absolute treat tonight with one of the biggest night’s on the Australian racing calendar set to take place at Royal Randwick.
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Harness Racing: Bluegrass Stakes previews for The Red Mile
On Sunday, Oct. 4, the Grand Circuit’s first week of harness racing offers a program worth pursuing for bettors. A dozen Bluegrass stakes are the features.
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Which Preakness contender should you bet on?
Before you wager on the "Run for the Black-Eyed Susans," find out which Preakness Stakes contender is your best bet, based on our personality quiz!
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All-Stakes Pick 5 play at Keeneland Saturday
With five graded events scheduled, Keeneland will offer an All-Stakes Pick 5 on its 11-race program Saturday. I will build a ticket around a couple of strong opinions in the sequence.
Race 6 – Woodford (G2) 3:45 p.m. ET
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 2, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Ward trio looms large in Indian Summer Stakes
A field of eight 2-year-olds will travel 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland turf in Sunday’s $150,000 Indian Summer S. The “Win and You’re In” dash will give the winner an automatic entry to the $1 million Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2).
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Hanson: Handicapping the Preakness Day Late Pick 5
The Late Pick 5 at Pimlico on Saturday is an intriguing, all-stakes sequence that ends with the Preakness (G1).
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How to bet the Belmont Derby
A total of five graded stakes events will take place on a major day of racing on Saturday at Belmont Park, including the $250,000 Belmont Derby (G1).
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How to bet the Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes
Seven fillies and mares will travel six panels on the dirt in the $200,000 Thoroughbred Club of America (G2), which is part of the “Win and You’re In” challenge series.
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How to bet the Spinster Stakes
A compact field of six will contest the $400,000 Spinster (G1) at Keeneland on Sunday. The “Win and You’re In” affair will give the first-place finisher an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
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Betting Preakness 2020 with Different Budgets
Discover how handicapper Scott Shapiro plans to attack the Preakness Stakes with few different budgets.
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How to bet the First Lady Stakes
A compact field of six will contest Saturday’s $350,000 First Lady (G1) at Keeneland. The one-mile turf affair will give the winner an entry to the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 2
Handicapper Tim Holland has a few plays for Keeneland's opening-day program, as well as selections for Belmont Park and Pimlico on Friday.
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Preakness Stakes: Trainer stats and trends
Let’s dive into some statistics, trends, and historical facts about trainers in the upcoming Preakness Stakes.
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Keeneland: Stakes spot plays for opening day
The Keeneland fall meet kicks off with a bang on Friday. Two graded stakes races are on the agenda, including the prestigious Alcibiades (G1) for 2-year-old fillies.
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Preakness Stakes: Jockey assignments, stats, and trends
As you handicap the Preakness, here are some trends, patterns, and pieces of historical context to keep in mind as you consider the jockeys.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 2, 2020
We discuss the retirement and career of Midnight Bisou and look ahead to the Preakness day undercard. Jason then welcomes in Ed, Scott, and James for the Jury segment to discuss Keeneland opening and the Preakness. ...
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Stakes spot pays for Preakness Day undercard
Picks and plays on a $100 budget for the Preakness Day undercard stakes races at Pimlico.
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Keeneland: Betting the Breeders' Futurity
Since the 2020 Breeders’ Cup is slated to take place at Keeneland, the $400,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on Saturday figures to take on extra importance.
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How to bet the Shadwell Turf Mile
An outstanding field of 11 will travel one-mile on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Shadwell Turf Mile (G1). The “Win and You’re In” challenge series event will reward the winner with a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 1, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Tipsheet: Breeders’ Futurity
The $400,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) will be run Saturday as race 9 at Keeneland. The 1 1/16-mile race for 2-year-olds will be run on the main track and is part of the Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Challenge Series.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 1
Handicapper Tim Holland has some value plays for Belmont Park, Indiana Grand, and Golden Gate Fields, as well as a selection for Pimlico on Thursday.
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Keeneland: How to bet the opening day Pick 4
The anticipated Keeneland fall meet kicks off on Friday with a competitive 10-race card highlighted by two graded stakes races.
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How to bet the favorites in the Preakness Stakes
Cashing big payoffs can be tricky if you’re betting on favorites. But mix and match the favorites in just the right combination, and it’s possible to secure a lucrative payday.
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Autumn On Bluegass At The Red Mile; Dayton Derbys Displayed
The unmatched Grand Circuit season drives onward with a hotbed of activity through North America. Stars in stakes head for The Red Mile for a few weeks, while Dayton holds its Derbys and all divisions see the Breeders Crown at Hoosier on the horizon. ...
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Preakness week: Playing the Pimlico Special double Oct. 2
Preakness (G1) week continues on Friday at Pimlico with a 10-race card highlighted by the $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 1, 2020
We look ahead to the big opening Saturday card at Keeneland and then Jeremy Balan joins us to preview the Preakness Stakes. ...
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Australian racing picks for Yeppoon and Wyong
There’s three Australian Thoroughbred meetings and a Harness racing venue for BetAmerica horseplayers to sink their teeth into tonight.
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Preakness week: Stakes spot plays for Oct. 1 at Pimlico
As Preakness week gets underway, Keeler Johnson shares spot plays on a $75 budget for the Thursday stakes races at Pimlico:
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Preakness Day Spot Plays
A superb 12-race card, led by the 145th Preakness (G1), will be hosted by Pimlico on Saturday. I have tabbed some value horses of interest to me on the huge day of racing.
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Spot Plays for Keeneland on Oct. 2
A pair of graded stakes races will highlight a fine 10-race card during opening day at Keeneland on Friday.
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Are the Preakness favorites vulnerable?
What does it mean when a betting favorable is vulnerable? And should the betting favorites in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (G1) be defined as such?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 30, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Free Download: The Preakness Betting Guide 2020
This guide is to help you know who to bet in the Preakness Stakes and it's free - so download now and bet at TwinSpires!
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 30
Tim Holland has his focus on four tracks Wednesday, with expert picks for Delaware Park, Finger Lakes, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown.
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Preakness Stakes Tipsheet
The restructured 2020 Triple Crown concludes on Saturday with the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1)
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 30, 2020
Jason discusses the news of the day, discusses handicapping high percentage trainers, and talks some general handicapping as we near another big weekend of racing. ...
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2020 Preakness top 5 contenders: Authentic leads the charge
Keeler Johnson shares top five contenders for the 2020 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Mr. Big News the value play of the 2020 Preakness
What will happen in the Preakness? The recent trends certainly suggest taking a longer look at contenders who might at first glance seem less likely to reach the winner's circle.
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2021 Kentucky Derby contender profile: Get Her Number
Get Her Number, who tried dirt for the first time in Saturday's American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita, and now has a top-level win and a Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) bid to show for it.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 29, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Holland's North American Free Racing Picks for Sept. 29
Tim Holland has a couple of selections for Belterra Park on Tuesday, as well as picks for Parx and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 29, 2020
Jason recaps the Canadian Derby from Sunday night and then we welcome in Fort Erie analyst Ashley Mailloux to talk about the Prince of Wales Stakes, the Preakness, and more! ...
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Breeders' Cup Catch-Up: Four horses on the rise
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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Preakness Stakes by the numbers
Get ready for the 145th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, Oct. 3 with this collection of scintillating stats and facts about "The Run for the Black-Eyed Susans."
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 28, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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2020 Preakness Stakes contenders and morning line odds
Preakness Stakes current odds, contenders and post positions for the 2020 Preakness Stakes.
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Johnson's North American free racing picks for Sept. 28
Handicapper Keeler Johnson kicks off Preakness (G1) week with free picks for Delaware Park, Prairie Meadows, and Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 28, 2020
As the Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach, stay up to speed on the latest developments with a weekly roundup of news and notes:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 28, 2020
We look back at the racing action from the weekend including Improbable's win in the Awesome Again, and upset in the American Pharoah Stakes, and much more! ...
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Horse Profile: Get Her Number
Gary Barber’s Get Her Number earned an automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) on November 7 with a three-parts of a length triumph in the $301,000 American Pharoah.
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How to bet the Oklahoma Derby and Remington Park Oaks
The signature day of the Remington Park meeting will take place on Sunday. A total of eight stakes races are on tap during the 11-race card, led by a pair of competitive graded tilts.
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Zenyatta Stakes and Santa Anita Sprint Championship Analysis
Fillies and mares looking for a berth in a pair of Breeders' Cup events will contest the Zenyatta Stakes and Santa Anita Sprint Championship.
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Johnson's North American free racing picks for Sept. 27
On an exciting Sunday of racing, handicapper Keeler Johnson provides free picks for Monmouth Park, Remington Park, and Santa Anita.
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Top Two Take Mohawk Million; Filly Beats Old Oaken Bucket Boys
TwinSpires Harness Preview blog feature results are below, along with in-the-money finishers from our horses-to-watch list (H2W), and of course, our News & Notes section, which reports and remarks on the states of our sport. Thursday, Sept. 24 ...
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Closing Day picks for Arlington
Arlington's summer meet closes on Saturday, September 25. The final day features a nine-race card, including three pools with carryovers and mandatory payouts.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 27
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Sunday card at Santa Anita, which includes two “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 26
Tim Holland offers his picks for this busy day in racing at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, Belmont, Monmouth, and Woodbine.
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Previewing "new shooters" for the 2020 Preakness
Traditionally contested as the middle leg, the $1 million Preakness (G1) at PImlico will conclude the Triple Crown for the first time this year. The three-race series spans 13 weeks, instead of the normal five-week period, and 11 horses will conte ...
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How to bet the Remington Park Derby and Oaks on Sept. 27
Classy 3-year-olds will take center stage in the $200,000 Remington Park Derby (G3) and the $100,000 Remington Park Oaks (G3) on Sunday at Remington Park.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 26
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Saturday card at Santa Anita, which includes five “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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How to bet the Vosburgh Stakes
A well-matched field of six will contest Saturday’s $150,000 Vosburgh (G2) at Belmont Park to gain entry in the Breeders' Cup Sprint.
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How to bet the Speakeasy Stakes
A total of nine juveniles will travel 5 1/2 panels on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Speakeasy S. The winner of the grassy dash will receive an entry to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Keeneland on November 6.
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Checking in on Breeders' Cup Turf and Mile contenders
With the Breeders' Cup only six weeks away, and the last round of prep races just ahead, it's a good time to check in on the marquee older-horse divisions on the lawn.
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2020 Preakness Stakes News & Notes
The Preakness Stakes news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! Stay up to date with all the relevant information.
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How to bet the Rodeo Drive Stakes
An automatic berth to the Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1) is on the line in Saturday’s $300,000 Rodeo Drive (G1) at Santa Anita. The grassy test for fillies and mares attracted seven contenders for the “Win and You’re In” affair.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Santa Anita (Sept. 25)
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Santa Anita on Friday, Sept. 25.
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How to bet the Awesome Again Stakes
A compact field of five will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Awesome Again (G1) at Santa Anita with an entry to the Breeders' Classic on the line.
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Holland's North American free racing picks for Sept. 25
Tim Holland has a pair of selections for Churchill Downs on Friday, as well as picks for Pimlico, Belterra Park, and Santa Anita.
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Tips for handicapping the Royal Lodge Stakes
The Royal Lodge (G2) hasn’t been a particularly “trendy” race, so bettors who use history in their handicapping will be hard-pressed to find any firm trends pointing toward the most likely winner.
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Tips for handicapping the Beresford Stakes
Historically speaking, handicapping the Beresford (G2) at the Curragh in Ireland has been pretty straightforward. Just bet on runners trained by Aidan O’Brien, and you’re good to go.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 25, 2020
We look ahead to a busy weekend including a stakes-laden card at Santa Anita, the Ack Ack at Churchill, and the Vosburgh at Belmont Park. The Jury comes in to talk about their favorite sprinters. ...
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Late Pick 4 play at Churchill Downs on Sept. 25
A 10-race program will be offered at Churchill Downs on Friday, and I will focus on the Late Pick 4. Here are my thoughts.
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Exotics Plays for the Ack Ack Stakes on September 26
The feature will be contested at a one-turn mile, and there could be tremendous value in the race that lacks a standout.
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How to bet the Chandelier Stakes
The “Win and You’re In” challenge series affair will reward the first-place finisher with a berth in the Nov. 6 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland.
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the American Pharoah Stakes
Could a maiden prevail in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita?
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the Chandelier Stakes
One filly stands above the others in the $200,000 Chandelier (G2) at Santa Anita.
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