Hong Kong Spot Plays: A Winning Method

Sat Jun 15 2019TwinSpires Staff

By J. Keeler Johnson The Sunday card at Sha Tin, the last before racing takes a one-week hiatus in Hong Kong, is stacked with 11 races at a variety of class levels and distances. The “day” gets underway at 12:30 a.m. (EDT), when most racing ...
Thoughts on the Stephen Foster Day Early Pick 5

Sat Jun 15 2019Vance Hanson

An all graded stakes version is one of three Pick 5s available to bettors on Saturday night's "Downs After Dark" program at Churchill Downs . That starts with Race 5, the Matt Winn (G3), which also happens to conclude an interesting Pick 5 sequence ...
Can Japan challenge in the Belmont Derby and Belmont Oaks?

Fri Jun 14 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Jodie’s tactical speed is reminiscent of her sire, Daiwa Major, a Japanese classic winner who used pace-pressing tactics to score five group 1 wins. Daiwa Major was at his best running a mile, but he was able to stretch his speed to win the 2,000-met ...
Pegasus Stakes kicks off summer campaign for Maximum Security

Fri Jun 14 2019J. Keeler Johnson

With the disappointment of his Kentucky Derby (G1) disqualification still looming large, Maximum Security will aim to start the summer of his 3-year-old campaign on a bright note when he contests the June 16 Pegasus Stakes at Monmouth Park ...
How to play the Stephen Foster Day all-stakes Pick 4

Fri Jun 14 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Six weeks after the Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs will return to the spotlight with a terrific evening of racing Saturday. The 11-race card features five consecutive graded stakes races, so fans of multi-race wagers will have plenty of all-s ...
Scully’s Stephen Foster Day handicapping blog

Fri Jun 14 2019James Scully

An important race for older horses, Saturday’s $600,000 Stephen Foster (G2) has attracted one of the most competitive fields in years. It’s the centerpiece of an outstanding 11-race Downs After Dark card that includes six stakes. Here are my stron ...

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Exacta box of the week: Churchill Downs race 6 for Saturday, June 15

Fri Jun 14 2019Noel Michaels

Exacta Box of the day for Churchill Downs Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 15 is the headline event of the latter half Churchill's spring meet. The Saturday race card features five graded stakes.  Of course the feature race ...
Why I'm betting Tom's d'Etat in the 2019 Stephen Foster Handicap

Thu Jun 13 2019J. Keeler Johnson

There will be no shortage of quality horses for handicappers to choose from in Saturday’s $600,000 Stephen Foster Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs . The 1 1/8-mile event is the highlight of the racing weekend in North America, offering a heft ...
Varenka looks promising in 2019 Regret Stakes

Thu Jun 13 2019J. Keeler Johnson

A quick glance at the field for Saturday’s $150,000 Regret Stakes (G3) at Churchill Downs is enough to make your head spin. The 11 sophomore fillies going 1 1/8 miles on turf all have similar form lines and speed figures, and there doesn’t app ...
Why I'm betting Admission Office in the Wise Dan Stakes

Thu Jun 13 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Admission Office earned a massive 111 Brisnet Late Pace Rating in the Dixie, and a repeat of that powerful finish will make him tough to beat in the Wise Dan. There should be enough pace in the large field to set up his late rally, and maybe a wide d ...
How to bet the 2019 Fleur de Lis Handicap

Thu Jun 13 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Three fillies and mares stand above the others in Saturday’s #250,000 Fleur de Lis Handicap (G2) at Churchill Downs . #2 She’s a Julie , #3 Elate  and #5 Blue Prize are all grade 1 winners who figure to put on a show in this 1 1/8-mile “W ...
How to use the Kentucky Handicapper's Sheet for the Stephen Foster H.

Thu Jun 13 2019TwinSpires Staff

Handicapping the Stephen Foster using the Kentucky Handicapper's Sheet   Want a quick guide to betting Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and other Kentucky tracks every race day? The Brisnet.com Kentucky Handicapper’s Sheet offers an unbeatable ...
Spot Plays for Stephen Foster Day

Thu Jun 13 2019James Scully

The $600,000 Stephen Foster Stakes (G2) headlines a huge evening of racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. A total of five graded races will be contested on the 11-race card and I have a few horses of interest that could yield dividends. Race ...