Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint Top 5: Covfefe or Come Dancing?

Tue Oct 22 2019J. Keeler Johnson

While some handicappers seem ready to concede Covfefe the victory, the last four editions of the Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) have been won by runners starting at 10-1, 8-1, 66-1 and 25-1.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 22, 2019

Mon Oct 21 2019Jason Beem

Jason discusses a variety of topics from the racing world including the "optics" of the sport, racing from Keeneland, as well as some betting discussion. ...
Breeders' Cup Turf Top 5: It it Bricks and Mortar's year?

Mon Oct 21 2019J. Keeler Johnson

While the field for the November 2 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Santa Anita remains in flux, one thing seems certain—it won’t be the strongest renewal ever contested. With defending winner Enable passing the race — and with fellow Europe ...
John Shirreffs holds strong hand on Road to the Kentucky Derby

Mon Oct 21 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer John Shirreffs hasn’t had a major impact on the Derby since Giacomo, but his luck could change in 2020 with Express Train, Honor A. P. and Thunder Code.
Ten horses that peaked in the Breeders' Cup

Mon Oct 21 2019Vance Hanson

It often takes a career-best effort to win a Breeders' Cup race, and many over the years have been unable to duplicate it.
Rosecroft offers solid Sunday night card

Mon Oct 21 2019Ted Black

One night after Laurel Park hosted the latest edition of the Maryland Million on an ideal fall afternoon, Rosecroft Raceway offered a solid Sunday program amid rainy, windy conditions that were difficult for both humans and equines to navigate early. ...

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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 10/21/19

Sun Oct 20 2019Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the weekend racing action from around the country including Empire Classic Day at Belmont Park as well as stakes action from Keeneland and Laurel Park. ...
2019 Breeders’ Cup workouts round-up for Oct. 18-21

Sun Oct 20 2019TwinSpires Staff

Watch Breeders' Cup workout videos while reading up on how each Breeders' Cup contender breezed.
Many Breeders Crown Elimination Players Set Up Hot Final Fields

Sun Oct 20 2019TwinSpires Staff

Choices Lost And Found In The Breeders Crown At Philly there were five Liberty Bell divisions for frosh-filly trotters and pacers. One of our contenders, Git Go, scratched, leaving five races. The best play was with the filly pace, where we ...
Hong Kong Spot Plays: Beauty Generation aims for 11 straight

Sat Oct 19 2019J. Keeler Johnson

International racing will be in the spotlight around the globe this weekend. Friday night’s The Everest in Australia will be followed on Saturday morning by British Champions Day in England, and if that isn’t enough, Sunday’s card at Sha Tin in H ...
California shipper might spring mild upset in Raven Run Stakes

Fri Oct 18 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Horses based in California enjoyed plenty of success on opening weekend at Keeneland. We'll wager on the Californians to extend their success in Saturday's $250,000 Raven Run Stakes (G2).
Gosden holds strong hand in British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes

Fri Oct 18 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer John Gosden will hold a strong hand in Saturday’s British Champions Fillies and Mares Stakes (G1) at Ascot in England, where he'll saddle the top two betting choices in the 1 7/16-mile turf test.
Ascot Spot Plays for British Champions Day

Fri Oct 18 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Ascot Racecourse in England is hosting British Champions Day, a Breeders’ Cup-inspired showcase of top-class racing across multiple divisions and distances.