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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $10,914 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 17, at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $10,914 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Picks and plays for the $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of a $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires.com.
Tournaments
Aqueduct: Horses to bet in the $16,285 Pick 6 carryover
There are two stakes on the Saturday card at Aqueduct, but the highlight of the betting action is a $16,285 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Japan: Longshot to note in Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Japan’s lucrative Autumn International series kicks off with the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Kyoto late Saturday night (1:40 a.m. ET).
Analysis
Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday, Nov. 16
The feature of the Sunday action at Aqueduct will kick off the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Desi Arnaz Stakes
A cast of six two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on Del Mar's main oval in the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S., which was rescheduled for Sunday.
Wagering
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The TwinSpires Jury: Claiming Crown & Chilukki Stakes | Ep. 117 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro share picks for the Claiming Crown Jewel and Chilukki S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, plus the Jockey Club Oaks (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
A new show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk under the umbrella of TwinSpires, featuring Howard Kravets, Matt Miller, Jackson Muniz, and Noah Meagher.
Wagering
Friday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Churchill Downs, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,951 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, Nov. 15
Eight Claiming Crown tilts and one graded stakes contest will lead the way during the excellent 11-race card at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Jockey Club Oaks
A classy group of eight sophomore fillies will run 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct green in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks (G3).
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Nov. 14
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at midnight (ET) late Friday night.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Ragtime in the Chilukki Stakes
A terrific group of seven fillies and mares will go the one-turn mile on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3).
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 13, 2025
Jason discusses racing and our family and friends who aren't involved in it.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 13 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 13, 2025
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. And his sister visits to reflect about going to the track as kids, growing up together, and much more!
Racing Podcast
International Horse Profile: Switch in Love
Sold for $1.2 million as a foal at the JHRA Select Sale, Switch in Love is out of the Galileo mare Switch in Time.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Pacific Mission
A Juddmonte homebred, Pacific Mission, was produced by the multiple Group 3-winning Big Break.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Queen of Hawaii
Out of a full sister to 2018 Juvenile Turf star Line of Duty, Queen of Hawaii is a fascinating classic prospect for Joseph O’Brien.
Racing
International Horse Profile: Balantina
Balantina, therefore, has a pedigree case for improving on the step-up in the trip stateside. But will it happen as soon as Future Stars Friday?
Analysis
How to bet the Notebook Stakes
A full field of juveniles bred in the Empire State will vie in Friday’s $125,000 Notebook S.
Wagering
International Horse Profile: Precise
Bred by the O’Brien family’s Whisperview Trading, Precise is by the brilliant Australian Starspangledbanner and out of a Galileo mare. Her dam is a full sister to multiple stakes victor Kingfisher, who placed in the Irish Derby (G1) and the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Pedigree
How to bet the Key Cents Stakes
A cast of nine New York-bred two-year-old fillies will jaunt one mile over the Aqueduct main turf oval in Thursday’s $125,000 Key Cents S.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2025
Jason welcomes in Phillip Shelton from Medallion Racing to talk about winning a pair of Breeders' Cup races and finishing fourth in the BCBC this year!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Disco Time, Older Dirt Male division
The Racing Roundtable of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson debates Disco Time's future in the older dirt male division, who should win 2025 older dirt male honors, and the controversial results of past Eclipse Awards.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Moonshiner at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Turf Paradise, including a pair of exactas.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes Vic Stauffer to talk about his new role as the announcer at Turf Paradise, calling races as you get older, racing in Arizona, and much more!
Racing Podcast
International Horse Profile: Aspect Island
Aspect Island hasn’t been operating at the same level yet, but he exits his best effort so far, and he’s bred for success in the sprint division.
Pedigree
International Horse Profile: Military Code
Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby is batting a thousand in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, winning with his lone starter, Mischief Magic (2022).
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Havana Anna
Runner-up to the elder O’Brien’s vaunted True Love in the six-furlong Cheveley Park (G1) last out, Havana Anna is a five-furlong specialist who should be in her element at Del Mar.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Balboa rebounds at Laurel Park
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Triple Crown
International Horse Profile: Mission Central
Aidan O'Brien’s third runner, Mission Central, another by No Nay Never, was precocious enough to start out in April. The even-money favorite in his unveiling on the Dundalk Polytrack, he got experience going around a left-handed turn.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: Brussels
Campaigned over further until his most recent start, Brussels was routinely described as babyish in his earlier races. His immaturity, combined with possibly not focusing on the right trip soon enough, implies that he's better than the bare record.
Breeders Cup
International Horse Profile: True Love
True Love, O’Brien’s most accomplished entrant in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint, has followed a somewhat similar itinerary to So Perfect. But True Love has achieved more, including a big victory over the colts.
Breeders Cup
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Clairiere’s brother Courting wins
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Analysis
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 10 at Zia Park, Turf Paradise, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, as well as a single for Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 10, 2025
Jason discusses weekend racing action from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs and also discusses the reaction to Griffin Johnson winning a New Owner award.
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 10, 2025
Jason discusses some of the racing from the weekend and the better circuits running through the late fall.
Racing Podcast
Churchill Downs: Betting the $10,470 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs gets underway with a $10,470 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1 (post time 1:00 p.m. ET).
Wagering
Aqueduct: Analyzing graded stakes in the $22,632 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a lot to look forward to on Saturday at Aqueduct. Five stakes are on the agenda, and there’s a $22,632 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8, 2025
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Breeders' Cup bettors find valuable help from TwinSpires Analysts
Putting the right things in front of bettors heading into a huge occasion like the Breeders’ Cup is very important.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Awad Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will speed six furlongs over the Aqueduct turf course in Sunday’s $150,000 Awad S.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes at Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 7, at Churchill Downs and Remington Park, along with a horse to single in Laurel Park’s $13,371 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday [Nov. 8, 2025]
A pair of graded stakes tilts will commence the Pick 3 of the Week at Woodbine on Saturday.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Aqueduct Saturday [Nov. 8, 2025]
I’ll take a swing at the early Pick 4 at Aqueduct on Saturday, where two of the five black-type races on the card will be part of the sequence.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 8, 2025 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali shares their best bets for Saturday stakes races at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Video
Exotics Plays for the 2025 River City Stakes
A full and competitive field of 12 will jaunt nine panels over the Churchill green in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, R Disaster in the Dream Supreme Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will challenge #7 R Disaster (9-5) in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S. at Churchill Downs.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Central Park Stakes
A good group of eight juvenile prospects will run 1 1/16 miles on the Aqueduct turf in Friday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 6, 2025
Jason takes a final look back at last weekend's Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,985 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Aqueduct and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $6,985 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 6, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our International Radar debrief of the Breeders' Cup. Then Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 at Churchill and Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of 8-1 longshots.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 5, 2025
Jason discusses the BCBC tournament results and welcomes Peter Thomas Fornatale from In the Money Media to talk about this year's BCBC, the Breeders' Cup, racing media, and more!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Recapping 2025 Breeders' Cup
The Racing Roundtable recaps where they were right and wrong in the 2025 Breeders' Cup and takes a look at the results from Pool 1 of the KDFW last week
Video
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Unique Bella’s half-bro wins
While most eyes were focused on the Breeders’ Cup, a bevy of talented two-year-olds scored maiden victories at racetracks across the country last week.
Triple Crown
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a single for the $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Nov. 4, 2025
Jason looks back at Friday's Breeders' Cup races as well as some of the news and fallout from this year's fall championship event.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Ted Noffey remains unbeaten
We’re 180 days out from the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, which means it’s time to resume our Kentucky Derby Roundup series on TwinSpires Edge.
Triple Crown
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
2025 Breeders’ Cup: 14 Postscripts on the Championships
Thoughts on Forever Young, Nysos, Ethical Diamond, Scylla, Ted Noffey, and more!
Analysis
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Authentic Charm at 5-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 3 at Zia Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a first-time starter at 5-1.
Best Bets
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 3, 2025
Jason discusses this weekend's Breeders' Cup and shares some thoughts and issues from the event.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 3, 2025
Jason looks back at the big Saturday card from Del Mar including the Breeders' Cup Classic and all the undercard events.
Racing Podcast
Singles for Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Del Mar, Gulfstream
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to single in a trio of rich Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Del Mar.
Gulfstream Park
Bergen heads TwinSpires players in 2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
The last race turned out to be the sweetest for Lawrence Bergen, the most successful TwinSpires player in the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge.
Tournaments
Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday
Two of the trio of graded stakes tilts on the Sunday card at Aqueduct will bookend my Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, betting strategy, tipsheet
This article will highlight exactas, trifectas and superfectas from across the handicapping articles and analysis from the TwinSpires team.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A sensational field of nine, eight of which are Grade 1 winners, will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar dirt in the exquisite, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A baker’s dozen fillies and mares will race 1 1/8 miles over the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Nine of the 14 horses entered for the lucrative, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday are based overseas.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar is truly an international event this year.
Breeders Cup
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
James Scully previews longshots to consider for the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
Let's take a look at a few of the betting angles by some of TwinSpires' respected racing analysts.
Racing
LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing
Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
Wagering
2025 Breeders' Cup: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
The weather consensus is for a partly cloudy day that provides cool temperatures staying below 70 degrees. A slight breeze will be present with no rain expected.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup: Handicapping Saturday's Late Pick 5
James Scully recommends a Pick 5 wager for the Late Pick 5 on Saturday's Breeders' Cup program at Del Mar.
Expert Picks
2025 Breeders' Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Fierceness
Pacific Classic (G1) romper Fierceness projects to go favored in the $7 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Saturday, and James Scully previews betting angles for standing with and against Fierceness.
Wagering
Superfecta plays for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
An overflow cast of 16 have been entered to contest the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, predictions, contenders, horses
With Friday racing in the books, let's look at handicapping thoughts from some of our racing analysts for Saturday racing at Del Mar's Breeders' Cup.
Wagering
Betting the 2025 Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4
One of the more fascinating betting opportunities on Breeders' Cup Saturday is the 50-cent all-turf Pick 4.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2025 [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The Breeders' Cup is a massive event of 14 races with almost 200 horses and TwinSpires presents a guide to the vast volume of high quality horses and high quality races at Del Mar for 2025.
Trends
Top 5 questions to be answered at 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Two extraordinary days of racing at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup promise to deliver pulsating performances on the track, with wider historical repercussions.
Features
Aqueduct, Gulfstream carryovers and a BCBC exacta bet
J. Keeler Johnson analyzes carryovers at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, then shares a cold exacta to play in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge at Del Mar.
Gulfstream Park
Under-the-radar internationals for 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Eight international runners who are flying under the radar at Del Mar, all at double-digit morning line odds.
Wagering
TwinSpires player ahead after Day 1 of Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
Dean Maliza ended the first day of the Breeders’ Cup as the leader of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge after a great day of betting on TwinSpires.
Tournaments
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
An excellent field of 10 will jaunt eight panels on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Racing
Playing the 2025 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge on TwinSpires
In addition to keeping their winnings, the winner also earns more than 28% of the total prize pool. Last year’s winner, North Dakota bar owner Steven Wells, beat 584 other contestants and earned a first prize of $421,200 on top of his betting earnings of $152,000.
Tournaments
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
If you’re looking for live longshots to bet across the nine championship races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Del Mar, we’re here to help.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
A total of nine two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
A full field of two-year-olds will take a one-mile spin around the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
Racing
Price plays for 2025 Breeders' Cup Doubles
There will be rolling Double wagers throughout the two-day stand at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, with minimums set at $1.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A full field of 12 two-year-olds will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Friday.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A standout field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Del Mar main oval in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Breeders Cup