Japan Cup Thoughts

Sat Nov 29 2014Kellie Reilly

As a supplement to my field story on the Japan Cup , here are a few thoughts on the "Big Three" -- Gentildonna, Harp Star and Just a Way -- and the outsider who intrigues me most, Epiphaneia. Any discussion must begin with Gentildonna, the two-ti ...
SOUTHLAND Preview - Saturday evening, November 29

Sat Nov 29 2014MoneyMaker Mike

Welcome to another MoneyMaker Mike's picks for Southland Greyhound Park. There are 18 exciting and entertaining races on tap for this evening and what a better way to end the holiday weekend then by cashing some nice paying tickets. Thanks for readin ...
Sunday harness preview

Fri Nov 28 2014Ted Black

While many sports enthusiasts might wake up on Sunday morning looking forward to the full slate of National Football League games that will kick off at 1 p.m. and end around midnight, serious harness racing fans will get their day started early and a ...
Player Quick Picks: Aqueduct 11/29/2014

Fri Nov 28 2014D.S. Williamson

Although Saturday’s Cigar Mile is the feature and figures to be the race that most horseplayers look to bet since it has attracted an extremely competitive field, Race 4, the Grade 3 Comely Stakes might provide the best overlay. Aqueduct Racetrack ...
The Kentucky Derby Future Wager Field Value Conundrum: Is it worth betting $5(000) now to win $4(000) (five months) later?

Fri Nov 28 2014Ed DeRosa

Whether you’re looking ahead to Kentucky Derby 141 or still excited over Derby 140, there’s something for everyone this weekend. From a wagering standpoint, Friday-Sunday marks the first time (unless you live in [or have recently visited] Nevada ...
SOUTHLAND Preview - Friday evening, November 28

Thu Nov 27 2014MoneyMaker Mike

Happy Thanksgiving to all. I hope everyone is enjoying the holiday and being with family and friends. Southland has a full card scheduled for Friday evening with 18 races and MoneyMaker Mike has several of last month's and this month's 5 up can comin ...

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Post-Crown Jewels

Thu Nov 27 2014TwinSpires Staff

The Breeders Crown completed, many of the season’s champs will take the rest of the year off. It has been a long, competitive season all over North America for all 12 divisions. But there are still weekends left and some late-season stakes to highlig ...
SOUTHLAND Preview - 5 Up And Coming Greyhounds at Southland for December

Thu Nov 27 2014MoneyMaker Mike

Here is MoneyMaker Mike's picks for the 5 up and coming young greyhounds at Southland for December. We will follow these dogs on a daily basis for December and watch as they progress up in grade while gaining much needed track experience. Please feel ...
Tuesday cards shine brightly at Rosecroft

Wed Nov 26 2014Ted Black

With the Rosecroft Raceway 30-day fall meet rapidly winding to a close, owners and trainers are looking to have their various trotters and pacers in peak form as more than a handful of horses remain in contention for the coveted horse of the meet tit ...
Thoughts on Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager

Wed Nov 26 2014James Scully

Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) opens Friday and closes Sunday at 6 p.m. (ET). TwinSpires.com will offer wagering (check out the Kentucky Derby Future Wager Insurance promotion) and real-time odds are available through KentuckyDerb ...
Weekend harness racing preview

Wed Nov 26 2014Ted Black

With the Thanksgiving Day holiday weekend on tap, standardbred enthusiasts will be looking to find ample races to feast upon on Saturday and Sunday at various venues. While most of the divisional honors and potentially horse of the year were decided ...
Player Quick Pick: Aqueduct 11/27/2014

Wed Nov 26 2014D.S. Williamson

The feature on Thanksgiving Day at Aqueduct is the Grade 3 Fall Highweight Handicap. What a fantastic race for horseplayers to dig into before they start digging into turkey and stuffing! The races at the Big A start early on Thanksgiving Day. Don’t ...
Greyhound Preview Palm Beach 11/26/2014

Wed Nov 26 2014Jason Michael

Track Announcer Ramon Cadavieco With Ethel Is Here Race 15 Grade TA 660 Yards All eyes will be on track record holder #3 Ethel Is Here from owner Jerry Simons  in the Matinee finale. Is the best middle distance racer here and it’s not ...