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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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Australian racing picks for Royal Randwick
The Grand Finals of Australian racing swing into their second week, with Day 2 of The Championships from Royal Randwick in Sydney tonight.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast--Gulfstream Apr. 11 Preview
Jason previews the Saturday card from Gulfstream Park for April 11, 2020 ...
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BetAmerica's horse racing pick of the day: April 10, Oaklawn Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Hanson: Thoughts on Saturday's middle Pick 4 at Oaklawn
There are numerous betting oppertunties on Saturday at Oaklawn Park. While there will be plenty of focus on the Late Pick 4 and Pick 5, we'll attempt to get the bankroll middle Pick 4
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Scully: Farmington Road one of Saturday’s plays at Oaklawn
A couple of compelling races come to Oaklawn on Saturday, including the Oaklawn Stakes. I will take a stand against the top two choices on the morning line.
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Shapiro analyzes Saturday's Late P4 Oaklawn Park
There is not much better entertainment than a juicy, 12-race card Saturday afternoon in Arkansas, headlined by the $200,000 Oaklawn S.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 10, 2020
We look ahead to the big stakes events coming up Saturday at Oaklawn Park and welcome in the Jury to talk about how they're passing their time as well as their favorite golf moments in honor of it being "Masters Week". ...
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Holland's North American picks for April 10
Holland brings his picks for Thoroughbred Racing on April 10, 2020. Tracks covered include Gulfstream Park, Oaklaawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's Freeplay Game Selections: Apr. 10
Test your handicapping with daily Freeplay games on TwinSpires! These free-to-play contests challenge you against fellow horseplayers in a fun, no-pressure environment.
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Australian Racing Preview – Queen Elizabeth S. at Randwick & more!
It's Day 2 of The Championships at Randwick and Mitch Lamb looks at the full card of loaded various Group level races.
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Scully: Handicapping Friday’s Late Pick 4 at Gulfstream Park
Friday’s Pick 4 at Gulfstream kicks off in Race 7, one of three turf races, and the $12,500 claiming event has a heavy favorite that I’m against.
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Focusing on a pair of Asmussen runners at Oaklawn Park
A clear second in the trainer standings, Steve Asmussen may not be able to catch Robertino Diodoro, but he looks poised for a strong showing Friday.
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How to bet the Oaklawn Stakes
A baker’s dozen of sophomores will travel to the Oaklawn S. The winner, if Triple Crown nominated, will have a starting berth in the gate of the Preakness.
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How to bet the Oaklawn Mile
A fantastic field of 14, led by a pair of Grade 1 winners, will go postward in the $150,000 Oaklawn Mile S. on Saturday.
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Resident Aussies Brown & Lamb discuss Day 2 of The Championships
Our resident Aussies, Andrew Brown and Mitch Lamb, discuss a big Friday night of racing from Down Under. While they may not be Statler and Waldorf from The Muppets, the resemblance is not far off.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 9, Oaklawn Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Seeking value in the Oka Sho in Japan
Racing analyst Ron Flatter explains that Resistencia is the favorite, but history says this is the winning trend for Japan's Oka Sho. Bet Japanese racing on TwinSpires!
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Beem's Best of Race Caller Interview Podcasts
Jason Beem has curated a selection of his favorite moments interviewing Race Callers in the industry and brings them to you!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 9, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Mike "Chalkbuster" Barker to the show to talk about finding longshots, making spot plays, utilizing Brisnet pace numbers, and more! ...
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Holland's North American Picks for April 9
Oaklawn
Race 1
Lasix is added to #2 Butyoucalledme (20-1) , who has not been seen since showing little in her debut in a maiden special weight event at Prairie Meadows last July. Filly has been working steadily since January for traine ...
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Australian racing picks for Gold Coast and Wyong
As we gear up for a big weekend of Aussie racing that includes Day 2 of The Championships at Royal Randwick on Friday night, three thoroughbred meetings and two harness venues are available for BetAmerica horseplayers to enjoy from Down Under tonight.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 8, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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5 Tips for playing Horizontal Exotics: Part 2
The popularity of multi-race plays has ascended rapidly in recent years, and the growth of them doesn’t appear to be slowing down, either. Part 1 of this segment was focused on explaining what horizontal wagers were and how to implement them into your betting practices. I will go a step farther in this piece.
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Shapiro's Pick 4 on the Gulfstream Turf
Horseplayers that love grass racing should be locked in Thursday at South Florida. Six of the 10 events are scheduled over the Gulfstream Park turf course.
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Holland's Apr. 8 North American Picks
Trainer Gonzalez wins with 20% of runners in claiming events and saddles #8 Magnanimus Man (9-2), who stretches out in distance off a third-place finish facing better last month.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 8, 2020
We welcome in trainer Brendan Walsh to talk about his solid Gulfstream Park meet, his highly regarded 3 year-old Maxfield, and much more! We also take a look at the races in the Tampa Bay Downs Pick 5 for Wednesday that features a nice carryover. ...
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Shapiro: Handicapping Tampa Bay's Pick 5 carryover on a reasonable budget
Horse racing analyst Scott Shapiro is aims to take down the $81k carryover with a $32 Pick 5 ticket! Here's how...
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Australian racing picks for Warwick Farm and Sunshine Coast
There’s five Australian racing venues available for BetAmerica horse players this Tuesday night, starting with the beautiful Sunshine Coast circuit in Queensland, which has its first race scheduled for 9:39 p.m. ET.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: April 6
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 7, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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The Harness Season Of Our Discontent
Harness bettors may be in quarantine and the harness racing season in recess,
but pacers and trotters around the globe are keeping fit, going through daily
regiments that keep them healthy to race in the pari-mutuel arenas in 2020.
We, the sport’s ...
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North American Expert Picks for April 7
These free picks are from Tuesday's race cards at Fonner Park and Will Rogers Downs. Best of luck in your wagering today!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: April 6, 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: April 6, 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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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Playing a pair of Moreira’s mounts
Moreira can crack the 100 barrier on Wednesday when racing returns to Happy Valley in Hong Kong for the first time in two weeks.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 7, 2020
We're excited to welcome in trainer Matthew O'Connor to talk about winning his first career race last weekend at Gulfstream, his burgeoning training career, and much more! We also talk some Will Rogers Downs racing. ...
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Australian racing picks for Rockhampton and Kembla Grange
Rockhampton has a nine-race card kicking off at 10:20 p.m. ET. tonight. Five other Australian venues are available for BetAmerica horse players this evening, including Kembla Grange in New South Wales.
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Oaklawn Park, Arkansas Derby take center stage the next four weeks
Oaklawn Park in Hot Springs, Arkansas will have a pivotal hold on all the top-class stakes action allowed to be run in the country through its scheduled closing day of May 2.
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Japanese classics spice up April wagering menu
The Japanese classics are going forward on schedule, albeit spectator-less, in April while fans of U.S. racing have to wait until the first Saturday in September for the Kentucky Derby (G1),
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Australian Spot Plays for Warwick Farm on April 7
Expert betting picks for Tuesday night in Australia. In between the two days of The Championships at Randwick, more meat-and-potatoes fare is on tap for Sydney race fans at Warwick Farm, offered as "Australia C" at TwinSpires.com.
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How to bet Fonner Park's Baxter Stakes
The new Monday-through-Wednesday racing week at Fonner Park has significantly raised the profile of the small Nebraska racetrack.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 11
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 6, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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North American Spot Plays for April 6, 2020
It's Monday and Tim Holland is back with Fonner Park and Will Rogers Downs free expert betting picks for horse racing!
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All Others 3-1; Charlatan, Tiz the Law 5-1 in Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Normally, Pool 4 of the Derby Future Wager coincides with major preps a month ahead of Derby. But with the COVID-19 pandemic, this Pool 4 took place over a weekend with no preps.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 6, 2020
We look back at the weekend racing from Gulfstream, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa. We also discuss photo finishes, stewards decisions, and more! ...
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How to bet the Baxter Stakes
Seven sophomores will go postward in the Tuesday feature at Fonner Park. The $10,000 Baxter Stakes feature Yayasgotmoregame, Ye Be Judged, and Backchatter, all vying for position in the early stages.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Candy Machine dominates at Gulfstream
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby. This week we focus on Candy Machine and Sky Mischief.
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Late Pick 4 play at Gulfstream Park Sunday
Sunday’s Late Pick 4 at Gulfstream Park begins with the 8TH race, a one-mile turf maiden for 3-year-olds, and I’ll start the sequence with a single.
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Handicapping Saturday night’s Osaka Hai: Looking at ‘Lucky’
Tonight’s Osaka Hai promises to be a formful affair, but the presence of a few top-notchers suggests that the winner could go off at a fair price.
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Holland's Apr. 5 North American Picks
With the racing week about to end, Tim Holland brings his North American picks for Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Shapiro's Pick 5 for Oaklawn on Sunday Apr. 5
The racing week at Oaklawn Park concludes on Sunday with a nine-race card. As usual, there is a Pick 5 sequence conducted over the final five races.
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Oaklawn Park spot plays: Pick 3 for April 4
The highlight of the Saturday card at Oaklawn Park is the $100,000 Purple Martin S., which serves as the middle leg of a competitive Pick 3.
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Friday night racing picks for Royal Randwick
There’s a saying in Australian horse racing circles that Derby Day in Melbourne is like Christmas for adults. Tonight’s meeting at Royal Randwick, Day 1 of The Championships, is Sydney’s response to the Derby Day meeting at Flemington.
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Holland's North American Picks for April 4
Tampa
Race 4
Maidens going 7-furlongs include #4 Pythoness (8-1) , who has not been seen since making belated progress while unplaced in a tough heat at Keeneland in early October. $150K purchase by promising young sire Liam’s Map is a ...
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Handicapping Saturday's Pick 5 at Oaklawn Park
A fine 10-race program will be offered at Oaklawn Park Saturday, and I will focus upon the Pick 5, building a ticket on a $32 budget.
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Shapiro's Late Pick 4 at Oaklawn Saturday, April 4
A 10-race card headlined by the Purple Martin S. offers horseplayers several attractive wagering opportunities on Saturday, including a late Pick 4.
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Friday race pick at Oaklawn Park
In Friday’s eighth race at Oaklawn, horses 4 years old and older go 1 1/16 miles.
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How to bet the Purple Martin Stakes
Saturday’s $100,000 Purple Martin S. at Oaklawn Park is the only stakes race scheduled to be run anywhere in the United States this weekend.
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Oaklawn Park best bet, Pick 3 play for April 3
Nine fillies and mares will contest Friday’s seventh race at Oaklawn Park, a 5 1/2-furlong conditioned starter allowance.
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Choices Line The Board At Cal Expo’s Forced Finishing Card
We won’t forget the horses we chose for the April 1 Cal Expo program, though they never raced. A last-minute order from the state forced the end of the U.S.’s only harness racing program available during the pandemic. It is not clear exactly what hap ...
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Beem's Best Of Trainer Interview podcasts
Jason Beem has curated a selection of his favorite moments interviewing 34 highly regarded Trainers in the industry and brings them to you!
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Holland's North American Picks for April 3
Tim Holland brings his picks for North American tracks for Friday April 3, 2020. Races covered are at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Australian Racing Preview April 3 – Australian Derby one of four Group 1 events at Randwick
A full card of betting picks from local aficionado Mitch Lamb for tonight's Randwick racing in Australia!
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Tiz the Law staying on track to Derby
Tiz the Law would be a Derby favorite most years, but this isn't most years. Can he follow through to September?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 3, 2020
We look ahead to some of the racing action from Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn and the Jury discuss their newest Kentucky Derby Top 10 lists. ...
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Keeler Johnson's Freeplay Game Selections: Apr. 3-6, 2020
Test your handicapping acumen with daily Freeplay games on TwinSpires! Pit your abilities against fellow horseplayers in a fun, no-pressure environment.
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5 Tips for playing Vertical Exotics: Part 1
Wagering on vertical exotics gives handicappers various options to make investments in a single race. Here is what vertical wagers entail.
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How to find Kentucky Derby clues from a prep: 2001 Wood Memorial
In this strangely quiet weekend that should have been bursting with informative Kentucky Derby (G1) preps, thoughts turn to past editions in happier times.
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The Championships at Randwick and Sydney's Fall Carnival
With Australian racing approaching two of it's biggest weekends of the year, how did The Championships become so important at Randwick?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 2, Oaklawn Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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5 Tips for Playing Horizontal Exotics: Part 1
While the win-place-show model has been in place for some time, the recent growth of exotic wagers can be confusing to both the novice and newcomer.
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Late Pick 4 Analysis at Oaklawn for April 3
The racing week in Arkansas continues Friday with a nine-race card. The day's feature is the eighth race, a high-level optional claimer at 1 1/16 miles that resembles a Grade 3 event, because of its class and depth.
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Late Pick 3 play at Golden Gate Thursday
An eight-race card awaits TwinSpires players at Golden Gate Fields on Thursday, and I will take a swing at the late Pick 3 that kicks off at 6:24 p.m. ET.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 2, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome on professional player Tommy Massis to the show to talk Woodbine, betting, handicapping, and more! ...
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North American Spot Plays for Thursday, April 2
Oaklawn
Race 1
Full field of state-bred maidens in the opener includes #3 Dynamic Julie (12-1), who debuts for trainer Witt who won with three of his last nineteen first time starters. Daughter of speedy sire Hamazing Destiny is a hal ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Uncharted waters
The postponement of the “Run for the Roses” from May 2 to Sept. 5 figures to significantly impact the complexion of the race.
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Australian racing picks for Gosford and Geelong
Australian racing picks for Gosford and Geelong on Wednesday night.
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Scully, Hanson find common ground in Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
With Pool 4 of the 2020 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) opening Friday, Brisnet.com editors have put their heads together and reached a consensus.
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Gulfstream Park Early Pick 5 analysis for April 2
The Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park went out with a bang last weekend, but the racing continues on Thursday as they kick off the spring meet.
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Cal Expo Harness Program—April 1
April emerges and Cal Expo continues harness racing with programs on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. The post for these programs is 3:30 p.m. Pacific Time, 6:30 p.m. Eastern. TwinSpires harness blog dedicates itself to the Cal Expo programs until the schedu ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: April 1, Will Rogers
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Harness racing profit picks for April 1 at Cal Expo
Each week, Frank Cotolo employs proven money-management tactics to build exotic-wagering tickets that carefully focus on plump profits.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 1, 2020
We discuss the news of the day from the racing world and then welcome in Terry Finley from West Point Thoroughbreds. We talk about Decorated Invader's big return win, how his stable is dealing with the current pandemic, and so much more! ...
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Tampa Bay Downs Late Double play for April 1
The final two heats on Tampa Bay Downs' Wednesday's eight-race card are a maiden and a entry-level turf allowance, both for 3-year-olds.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill and Sunshine Coast
Rosehill Gardens putting on eight races, the first set to kick-off at 10:25 p.m. ET. Further north in the state of Queensland, the Sunshine Coast has nine races, with the first scheduled for 10:08 p.m. ET.
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North American Spot Plays for Wednesday, April 1
Handicapper Tim Holland provides free expert picks for betting on horse racing at Fonner Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Will Rogers Downs!
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 30, 2020
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: March 31, Fonner Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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