Stradivarius stands out in British Champions Long Distance Cup

Thu Oct 17 2019J. Keeler Johnson

It’s hard to envision a scenario in which heavy favorite Stradivarius loses Saturday’s 1 15/16-mile British Champions Long Distance Cup (G2) at Ascot.
Longshot Century Dream has a chance in Queen Elizabeth II Stakes

Thu Oct 17 2019J. Keeler Johnson

The key to handicapping Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (G1) at Ascot in England is determining which runner will prove quickest at slogging through the rain-soaked, “heavy” turf course.
Ground should suit Magical in Champion Stakes

Thu Oct 17 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Although Saturday’s Champion Stakes (G1) at Ascot in England is open to all runners 3 and older, fillies and mares appear poised to dominate the prestigious 1 1/4-mile grass race.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 18, 2019

Thu Oct 17 2019Jason Beem

We look ahead to some of the racing action coming up this weekend including the Raven Run at Keeneland, Empire Classic Day at Belmont, and Maryland Million Day at Laurel.  Then the Jury comes in to discuss their favorite Breeders' Cups. ...
Oak Grove harness racing’s opening day for bettors

Thu Oct 17 2019TwinSpires Staff

Frank Cotolo handicaps the opening day card for Oak Grove! One fun thing about a new racetrack’s opening day is about every race winner will own a track-record.
[VIDEO] Climbing The Everest: Supporting the Kentucky Equine Adoption Center

Thu Oct 17 2019TwinSpires Staff

TwinSpires has teamed up with Sky Racing World, The Everest and the Kentucky Equine Humane Center for a charity event! Climbing The Everest will use Australia's most lucrative turf race, created in the spirit of The Pegasus Stakes, to raise support for an important effort in the equine sports world.

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The Everest runner by runner horse profiles

Thu Oct 17 2019TwinSpires Staff

The Everest barrier draw is completed and the 12 horses lining up this year are set to do battle on Saturday afternoon - Sydney time (About 1:15 am ET), so let’s take a look at them in detail.
Stars Adorn Breeders Crown Elims; Pegasus Entries Fly In Indiana

Wed Oct 16 2019TwinSpires Staff

It is week one of two for the Breeders Crown (BC) and we cover the best possible action for bettors from start to finish in our two dedicated blogs. The Breeders Crown Countdown (BCC) and this feature blog share reports for the eliminations this week ...
Freshman Eliminations On Target At Woodbine/Mohawk Friday

Wed Oct 16 2019TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to the penultimate 2019 Breeders Crown Countdown (BCC), the exclusive blog that coordinates with our weekly preview harness blog at TwinSpires.com and the Hambletonian Society to find great wagering opportunities for "Crown"-eligible hors ...
Weather to have big impact on late October turf racing at Belmont

Wed Oct 16 2019Noel Michaels

A Nor’easter is blowing through Long Island, New York this week and that’s important for Belmont Park handicappers to note, not just today but for the rest of the meet up through Sunday, October 27. Weather has a big impact on fall turf racing ...
Three-year-olds vs older horses in the Breeders’ Cup -- Who Has the Edge?

Wed Oct 16 2019Joe Kristufek

It’s been a strange year for the three-year-old division, to say the least. Four different sophomores “won” Triple Crown races, of those, only War of Will has a chance to compete in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.
Harness Racing has new Kentucky home in Oak Grove

Wed Oct 16 2019TwinSpires Staff

A new pari-mutuel harness racing track opens for business on Friday, October 18 in Kentucky. The Oak Grove Racing, Gaming & Hotel’s harness raceway will launch its first Standardbred meet, with live on Fridays and Saturdays through November 19, and TwinSpires.com will serve as the exclusive ADW wagering platform.