How to bet the King Cotton Stakes

Thu Feb 06 2020John Mucciolo

King Cotton Contenders #1 SHARE THE UPSIDE (3-1) -- Asmussen pupil makes his first appearance since August and has compiled a nifty 4-3-1-0 local line. Ontario-bred gelding has pace in a field lacking it, and he looms large with a good break f ...
Five Horseplayers to watch & improve your handicapping

Thu Feb 06 2020Sara Dacus

A look at the entries in the National Horseplayers Championship shows handicapping and tournament play is a male-dominated pursuit, but plenty of women are excelling in these endeavors. These savvy female horseplayers are handicappers to watch and learn from.
Tipsheet: Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thu Feb 06 2020Dick Powell

The $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3) will be run Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The 1 1/16-mile race is for 3-year-olds and is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series.
A closer look at the Shantel Lanerie Memorial Stakes

Wed Feb 05 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Alms looms as a formidable favorite in the 1-mile Shantel Lanerie Memorial at Fair Grounds.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 6, 2020

Wed Feb 05 2020Jason Beem

We look ahead to some of the action coming up this weekend including a stakes packed card at Tampa Bay Downs headlined by the Sam F. Davis Stakes. ...
4 horses to consider in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2

Wed Feb 05 2020J. Keeler Johnson

These four talented sophomores are all 30-1 or higher in the second Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool.

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The reboot: Beavis and Butt-Head, Funny Cide, and Tiz the Law

Wed Feb 05 2020Rowan Ward

The most compelling story on the 2020 Derby trail so far is another reboot that does the original justice—Sackatoga Stable.
Cavalcade Of Possible Plays On Tap; Pocono Action Opens

Wed Feb 05 2020TwinSpires Staff

February 2020 offers some more action than in 2019. Pocono opens, sharing a rich herd of contestants, equine and human, with the Meadowlands and Yonkers as it presents a wider choice for our selected feature events and Power Plays (PoP). Do your own ...
Mucciolo: Two offer appeal in second Kentucky Derby Future Wager pool

Wed Feb 05 2020John Mucciolo

Champagne (G1) winner #22 Tiz the Law (8-1) , who recently captured the Holy Bull (G3) in his sophomore debut, has been made the 8-1 individual morning-line favorite for Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager . The Barclay Tagg trainee was al ...
Hot trainer spotlight: Danny Gargan

Wed Feb 05 2020James Scully

With divisions at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, Danny Gargan has won 13-of-25 starts (52% win) since Jan. 5.  He went a sizzling 8-for-12 over the six-day period from Jan. 20-25, and captured 2-of-4 starts last week. Gargan is a rising star ...
Kentucky Derby Top 10: Tiz the Law ascends

Tue Feb 04 2020J. Keeler Johnson

A trio of promising 3-year-olds took center stage on the Road to the Kentucky Derby last Saturday.
Kentucky Derby contender profile: Max Player

Tue Feb 04 2020J. Keeler Johnson

You won't hear anyone knocking the pedigree of Max Player, who joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a decisive victory in the Withers (G3).
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 5, 2020

Tue Feb 04 2020Jason Beem

We open the show discussing the news of the day around horse racing.  Then we welcome in Twinspires' own Ed DeRosa to talk about his article on his 2019 betting results, analysis of his horseplaying, changes he's making, and more! ...