Betting With, and Against, National Treasure in the California Crown Stakes

Fri Sep 27 2024John Mucciolo

A standout field of six, with the expected scratch of #7 Indispensable, will vie in the inaugural $1 million California Crown (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Hanson: Newmarket Spot Plays Sept. 28

Fri Sep 27 2024Vance Hanson

Juveniles are in the spotlight at Newmarket on Saturday, with the better sprinters of that age competing in a pair of Group 1s and those with a bit more stamina lining up in the one-mile Royal Lodge (G2).
Grade 3 Ack Ack trends and field analysis

Fri Sep 27 2024Ashley Anderson

Churchill Downs’ final Downs After Dark of the 2024 calendar year will offer a Breeders’ Cup berth to the winner of the $400,000 Ack Ack (G3) on Saturday.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Sept. 28-29 [Video]

Fri Sep 27 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali deliberate about their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs, Belmont at the Big A, and Santa Anita. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill Downs double

Fri Sep 27 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 27 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, including a cold double wager.
How to bet the Laurel Futurity

Thu Sep 26 2024John Mucciolo

A full field of two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the sod in Saturday’s $150,000 Laurel Futurity.

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Stakes Pick 3 Plays for Prairie Meadows on Saturday

Thu Sep 26 2024John Mucciolo

A bevy of black-type races for Iowa-bred runners will highlight a big evening of action at Prairie Meadows on Saturday.
Paramount Prince Tops Cold Exacta Play in Durham Cup

Thu Sep 26 2024John Mucciolo

2023 King’s Plate S. victor #5 Paramount Prince (1-5) received the outside post for Saturday’s $135,000 Durham Cup S. (G3) at Woodbine on Saturday.
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Eddie D Stakes

Thu Sep 26 2024John Mucciolo

An excellent field of 11 turf dashers will run about 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s lucrative, $750,000 Eddie D S. (G2).
How to bet the Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Stakes

Thu Sep 26 2024John Mucciolo

A classy field of seven will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Aqueduct outer lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic S. (G1).
Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket Sept. 27

Thu Sep 26 2024Vance Hanson

Newmarket will host several important two-year-old stakes as well as the historic Cambridgeshire H. on Saturday. Friday's three Group stakes at "Headquarters" are of lesser quality, but I'll be taking a swing at a couple as the British flat season enters its final month.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,461 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Sep 26 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,461 Super High 5 carryover.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Drum Roll Please returns at Parx

Wed Sep 25 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Parx Racing, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,664 Super High 5 carryover.