Stakes Spot Plays for March 14

Fri Mar 13 2020Vance Hanson

Thoroughbred racing in the U.S. will be largely conducted before empty houses Saturday , but the show will go on and there's no easier way to follow and bet the action than at TwinSpires.com . Here are thoughts on some of the stakes on Saturd ...
Shapiro's picks for Oaklawn's penultimate Derby Prep

Fri Mar 13 2020Scott Shapiro

With a smaller but competitive field, the $1 million Rebel is 85 qualifier point event. Shapiro analyzes each of the conteders and offers his picks.
Turfway Park Stakes Plays for March 14

Fri Mar 13 2020John Mucciolo

A large docket of stakes races comes this weekend at Turfway Park, highlighted by the Jeff Ruby Steaks. See the top picks from each of these races.
Oaklawn Park Stakes Plays for March 14

Fri Mar 13 2020John Mucciolo

The much anticipated $1 million Rebel (G2) headlines a big day of racing at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. In total, a trio of especially competitive black-type events will be contested on the 11-race slate. I will take aim at the big events, as well ...
How to bet the Rebel Stakes

Thu Mar 12 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapping Saturday’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park boils down to one key question—is Nadal a deserving favorite, or is he vulnerable to defeat at a short price?
How to bet the Jeff Ruby Steaks

Thu Mar 12 2020J. Keeler Johnson

What type of horse will emerge victorious in Saturday's Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race at Turfway Park?

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A suprising 'King' in the Tampa Bay Derby

Thu Mar 12 2020Rowan Ward

With 49-1 odds and a new track to race on, no one expected a new king to emerge.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 13, 2020

Thu Mar 12 2020Jason Beem

The JB HRP Jury joins Jason to talk about some of their best longshot selections over the years. Then Jason looks ahead to weekend stakes action including the Jeff Ruby Steaks from Turfway Park, the Rebel from Oaklawn, and more! ...
Tipsheet: Jeff Ruby Steaks

Thu Mar 12 2020Dick Powell

The $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) will be run Saturday as race 11 at Turfway Park. The 1 1/8-mile event is for 3-year-olds and is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series with 20-8-4-2 points going to the top four finishers.
Tipsheet: Rebel Stakes

Thu Mar 12 2020Dick Powell

The $1 million Rebel will be run Saturday at Oaklawn Park. Part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the Rebel awards 50-20-10-5 points for the top four finishers.
Harness News: Some Programs Pause Per Covid19; Others Persevere

Wed Mar 11 2020TwinSpires Staff

Harness racing updates related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Who is running, who is suspending?
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 12, 2020

Wed Mar 11 2020Jason Beem

We're talking about the Jeff Ruby Steaks coming up at Turfway Park with Dan Cronin (FBG) joining the show. ...
The Kentucky Derby sartorial seersucker suit

Wed Mar 11 2020Sara Dacus

While extravagant Derby hats are a hallmark of feminine Kentucky Derby fashion, the gentlemen have sartorial traditions too.