Kentucky Derby Roundup: Poster stars in the Remsen

Mon Dec 09 2024J. Keeler Johnson

No fewer than five Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifiers are taking place in the U.S. and Japan this month. The first was contested last week, and three more are on the agenda this week.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Poster

Mon Dec 09 2024J. Keeler Johnson

After opening his career with a pair of turf wins, Poster switched to dirt and joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a triumph in the Remsen (G2).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 9, 2024

Mon Dec 09 2024Jason Beem

Jason discusses some races from the weekend and talks about how he'd like to see more races at various distances.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 9, 2024

Mon Dec 09 2024Jason Beem

Jason looks back at a big Cigar Mile day card from Aqueduct as well as opening weekend at Oaklawn and stakes action from Tampa. 
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning’s $8,099 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Dec 09 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Dec. 9 at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with a single for the $8,099 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
$400 Fair Grounds tournament, $12,364 Gulfstream carryover

Sun Dec 08 2024J. Keeler Johnson

A tournament at Fair Grounds and a Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park are among the betting options for horseplayers to pursue this Sunday.

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May Day Ready meets Forever Young’s half-sister in Hanshin Juvenile Fillies

Sat Dec 07 2024Kellie Reilly

Best of the rest behind European star Lake Victoria in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1), May Day Ready takes on Japan’s most promising prospects in the Hanshin Juvenile Fillies (G1) late Saturday night at 1:40 a.m. ET.
Carryover and Tournament Picks for Saturday, Dec. 7

Sat Dec 07 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of carryovers and a trio of TwinSpires tournaments on Saturday.
Top picks, price plays for 2024 Hong Kong International Races

Fri Dec 06 2024Kellie Reilly

If it might not pay to get too creative with top picks for the Hong Kong International Races late Saturday night, there’s ample scope for the imagination in potential price plays and exotics longshots at Sha Tin.
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Sunny’s Halo, 1983)

Fri Dec 06 2024Jennifer Kelly

Sunny’s Halo bested injury and a full field on Derby Day to bring another victory in the Run for the Roses back to the Great White North.
Betting With, and Against, Mullikin in the Cigar Mile Handicap

Fri Dec 06 2024John Mucciolo

A deep field of 11 will vie in Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 Cigar Mile H. (G2) at Aqueduct. The deserving favorite and horse to beat is the Grade-1 winning #5 Mullikin (3-1) for conditioner Bill Mott.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway double-digit longshots

Fri Dec 06 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Dec. 6 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including double-digit longshots to play in Turfway’s $3,535 Super High 5 carryover.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Dec. 4-Dec. 8 [VIDEO]

Thu Dec 05 2024TwinSpires Staff

[LIVE] Ashley, James and Darin explore the fields of Oaklawn Park, Fair Grounds, Woodbine and Cigar Mile!