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How to bet the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes
A talented field of seven Cajun-bred juveniles will dash six panels on the Fair Grounds main oval in Friday’s $100,000 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 longshot at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Churchill Downs and Tampa Bay Downs, including a 10-1 longshot to play in Churchill’s $7,347 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 20, 2024
Jason is joined by analyst Kevin Kilroy to talk about the upcoming Fair Grounds meet, the current Churchill Downs meet, some horseplayer talk, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Claiming Crown takeaways from Churchill Downs
This week, the Racing Roundtable explores the results of the 26th Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs as well as what else caught their eye from the weekend. Kentucky Racing Communications representative Kevin Kerstein fills in for Vance Hanson in our on-camera portion of the Roundtable.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Guns Loaded wins for D’Angelo
Trainer Jose D’Angelo has yet to saddle a Kentucky Derby (G1) starter, but that may change in 2025. Guns Loaded looks like the type who can factor on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 4-1 shot at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Finger Lakes, Mahoning Valley, and Turf Paradise, including analysis of the $1,288 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 19, 2024
Jason welcomes in Tampa Bay Downs morning line maker Mark Luther for his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Downs' season that opens Wednesday, predicting odds, clocking, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 20
The Wednesday card at Happy Valley kicks off at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections along with analysis of each race.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Previewing the Cattleya Stakes
Let’s get up to speed on upcoming Kentucky Derby (G1) action and recount a few noteworthy developments from last week:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 18, 2024
Jason talks about the Claiming Crown and remembers some of his favorite all-time claimers!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2024
Jason discusses some of the news and topics from the weekend and looks back on Churchill's Claiming Crown Day as well as some action from Woodbine.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Speed is the key for Availability
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 18 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Zia Park.
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Churchill: $251,779 Pick 5 carryover, $200 Feeder tournament
The 50-cent Late Pick 5 went unsolved at Churchill Downs on Saturday, triggering a massive $251,779 carryover into Sunday’s card.
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Analyzing a tournament and carryovers at Churchill, Woodbine
Two Super High 5 carryovers (one with a mandatory payout) and an enticing tournament are among the Saturday betting opportunities at Churchill Downs and Woodbine.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to bet the 2024 Tepin Stakes
An overflow field of 13 juvenile fillies will take aim on the $135,000 Tepin S. on the Aqueduct lawn on Sunday.
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Bullard gets the nod in Bob Hope Stakes
Mike McCarthy’s #5 Bullard, a fine debut winner on the surface on September 1, takes top billing in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: One Winner, Two Sires?
Named for 1882 Kentucky Derby winner Apollo, this phenomenon commemorated the Bluegrass-bred colt’s extraordinary victory over a popular choice in Runnymede.
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Betting the Kennedy Road Stakes
A cast of six will run six panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2)
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Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Central Park Stakes
An overflow field of 11 juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
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Five Takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup
Now that some of the dust has settled from the sensational 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar, below are just a handful of the outcomes that left a lasting mark on me.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tamara can win her return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $2,546 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 15-16 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 14, 2024
Jason checks in from his cross country trip and talks about his travels. Also touches on some racing stories from the week, other racing podcasts, and much more!
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How to bet the Claiming Crown Emerald
The final race of 26th edition of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $175,000 Emerald, which attracted a full and talented group for the 1 1/16-mile event.
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Exotics Plays for the Claiming Crown Jewel
A total of 14 boys are entered to contest the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper
The Jeff Mullins-trained #6 Jubilant Joanie (7-2) gets top billing in Saturday’s $100,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slipper S. at Churchill Downs.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 14, 2024
Jason talks about the good, and sometimes bad, of having to travel across the country in order to work in horse racing.
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How to bet the Rocket Express
An overflow field of 16 is entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Rocket Express S. at Churchill Downs.
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Claim to Fame: Ex-claimers that made racing's Hall of Fame
Claiming race alumni through the years have taken their talents to levels that warranted induction into the sport's Hall of Fame.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 13, 2024
Jason welcomes in horseplayer Tyler Hoffman to the shot to talk about his recent third place finish in the BCBC, tournament play, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Integration's bounce-back win, KDFW Pool 1
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Integration's potential ahead of the 2025 season, performances that caught their eye from the weekend, and their reactions to Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2024
Jason welcomes in apprentice jockey Christopher Elliott to talk about the launching of his riding career, riding in New York and Pennsylvania, his dad Stewart's Kentucky Derby win, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play these 8-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $5,306 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Admiral Dennis wins second try
The week after the Breeders’ Cup tends to be a quiet one in U.S. horse racing. But “quiet” is relative; there’s never a dull moment where the Kentucky Derby (G1) is concerned.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Giocoso gets a win on grass
The first Saturday in May is 173 days away and it’s anyone’s guess which horses will visit the winner’s circle.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 in Finger Lakes stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with an 8-1 longshot to play in the $3,045 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2024
Jason catches up on the racing news from the weekend and looks back at action from Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 11, 2024
Jason looks back at his time filling in at Golden State Racing in Pleasanton and talks about the unique experience of being a fill-in.
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Churchill Downs: $6,601 Super High 5, $100 Feeder tournament
Sunday horseplayers have a couple of potentially lucrative betting opportunities to pursue at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs: $400 KDBC Qualifier, $1,529 Super High 5 carryover
Horseplayers participating in Saturday’s $400 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires have another good reason to bet the Churchill card: a $1,529 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Grade 3 River City trends and field analysis
The $300,000 River City S. (G3) is one of just three graded stakes scheduled in the U.S. on Saturday following a busy weekend of racing in Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
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Horse Profile: Whistlejacket
As the only Group 1 winner in the field, with high speed that hasn’t quite lasted over stiffer tracks, Whistlejacket makes a lot of sense on the cutback at Del Mar.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Delta and Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 8 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, including a pair of stakes.
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Exotics Plays for the Autumn Days Stakes
A nice cast of fillies and mares will dash six panels on the grass in the closing race at Aqueduct on Friday, the $150,000 Autumn Days S.
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How to bet the 2024 Long Island Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $300,000 Long Island S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet the Smart Halo Stakes
A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Smart Halo S.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 7 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes
The $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Championship S. attracted a competitive group in what is surely an attractive betting option on the Saturday card.
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Mystic Pleasure gets the nod in Dream Supreme
A solid and well-matched field of nine fillies and mares will run six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Admiral Dennis can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including horses to play in Mahoning’s $5,341 Pick 5 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on the upcoming fall racing season as well as discussing racing not having a real "off-season."
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 7, 2024
Jason opens the show with a horseplayer meditation after a long Breeders' Cup week. Then he looks ahead to some weekend racing at Aqueduct and Woodbine.
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Betting With, and Against, Cash Equity in the River City Stakes
A total of 10 turfers will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
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How to bet the Pebbles Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies, two of which are main track only, are entered for Friday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Charles Town, including analysis of Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 6, 2024
Jason welcomes in Steve Sherack from the Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN) for his thoughts from the Breeders' Cup, the upcoming fall season, the TDN, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: 2024 Breeders' Cup takeaways [Video]
This week, the Racing Roundtable reflects on the 2024 Breeders' Cup, with takeaways on the Classic (G1), Juvenile (G1), and Juvenile Fillies (G1), plus other reactions to the two-day event at Del Mar.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 6
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryover at Mountaineer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $3,687 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 5, 2024
Jason finishes up his Breeders' Cup recap, including some storylines coming out of the races.
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The 2024 Melbourne Cup: Betting Select Races
TwinSpires presents our horseplayers the opportunity to bet on the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, Australia's biggest race of the year! Please find additional race entries below the Melbourne Cup information, as well as suggested picks.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Thorpedo Anna's half McAfee wins; Speed King recalls Whitmore
Thorpedo Anna's half-brother McAfee wins on debut, and Speed King elicits comparisons to Whitmore in his unveiling for Ron Moquett.
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Breeders’ Cup Sires: Into Mischief, Dubawi, More Than Ready in tie with Curlin
Hovering in the background of the 14 Breeders’ Cup events is another race of sorts – among sires, for the most wins at the championships.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Citizen Bull tops the leaderboard
Our Kentucky Derby Roundup series is kicking off exactly 180 days out from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: City Cocktails can win at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 4, 2024
Jason looks back and discusses all the action from Breeders' Cup Saturday including Sierra Leone's big win the Classic and so much more!
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 4, 2024
Jason looks back at a couple of his favorite stories from this past weekend's Breeders' Cup event at Del Mar.
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Churchill $150 Feeder and Gulfstream’s $10,076 Super High 5
A couple of lucrative betting opportunities stand out at two different racetracks on Sunday.
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Tracks to play on Sunday with Breeders’ Cup winnings
If you enjoyed a profitable Breeders’ Cup betting experience and want to keep your momentum going, here are three tracks to bet on Sunday with your Breeders’ Cup winnings:
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Citizen Bull 29-1 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 closed on Friday at 6:00 p.m. ET, shortly before the running of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar.
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2024 Breeders' Cup LIVE Coverage
View live Breeders' Cup odds, updates, BetShares, BCBC updates, exclusive insight while engaging with expert racing analysts! Join Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, and Keeler Johnson as they discuss today's races. Get those questions and comments ready to jump right in. Feel like you're at the track from home as you enjoy this years 2024 Breeders' Cup Friday racing!
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2024 Breeders’ Cup odds, predictions, contenders, horses
As we approach the most anticipated races on the Breeders' Cup card, how do racing analysts view the key runners? Review our analyst predictions and horse reviews along side live odds for the Breeders' Cup.
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2024 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
Come here to find updates all week including free handicapping selections, news, trends, analysis, contenders, Breeders' Cup picks for Friday, Saturday, and more. Find all your best horse racing bets here with our live Breeders' Cup odds and content to better understand how to bet on horse racing for Breeders' Cup Weekend.
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2024 Breeders’ Cup Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
Please click on a link to quickly jump to live odds for each of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races, plus a complete listing of expert picks for every Breeders' Cup race.
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2024 Breeders’ Cup: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
Please find a quick reference to expected weather patterns for Breeders' Cup Saturday of Nov. 2, 2024.
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Top five questions of 2024 Breeders’ Cup: A Classic for the ages?
Some questions are more compelling than others, given the historical stakes involved and the hopes of a spectacle that will live long in racing’s collective memory.
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Churchill Downs: $9,317 Super High 5, $100 feeder tournament
We can think of two enticing reasons to play the Saturday card at Churchill Downs.
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Other tracks to bet on 2024 Breeders’ Cup Saturday
While the Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar is doubtlessly the Saturday focus for many bettors, there’s also quality racing taking place at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Gulfstream Park.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: Rolling Pick 3 play for Saturday
Bettors will have a lot of rolling Pick 3 options on Saturday's Breeders' Cup card at Del Mar. Here is one I'll be focusing on.
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2024 Breeders’ Cup: Betting the Breeders’ Cup Saturday Late Pick 5
James Scully constructs a Late Pick 5 ticket on a $100 budget for Saturday's Late Pick 5 at Del Mar
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Betting with, and against, City of Troy in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Recommendations for playing with, and against, morning-line favorite City of Troy in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Breeders' Cup: Ask Racing Experts, Breaking News, Odds & BCBC Updates
View live Breeders' Cup updates, betshares, BCBC updates, exclusive insight and engage with expert racing analysts!
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2024 Breeders’ Cup: Curlin among past champions with progeny at Del Mar
One of the most fascinating elements of Thoroughbred racing is the genetic heritage of past champions on display in current runners. A case in point is the number of Breeders’ Cup winners who are now sires of contenders throughout the two-day championships at Del Mar.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: Betting the rolling two-day Doubles
Bettors looking to get involved in multi-race wagers at this weekend's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar should be reminded that those generally offering the lowest takeout will be the Doubles.
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Superfecta plays for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
A full field of grassy dashers will speed five-eighths on the Del Mar sod in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile
A standout field of 12 will run one mile on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The final race of the two-day Breeders' Cup extravaganza hosted by Del Mar this weekend pits a full field of 14 in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf
A baker’s dozen turf stayers will venture 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar green in Saturday’s lucrative $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) at Del Mar will be contested at 1 3/8 miles this season, and I think that it plays perfectly for the top two betting choices on the morning line.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,201 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 1 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,201 Super High 5 carryover.
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2024 Breeders' Cup Special Daily Doubles & Special Pick'n' Betting Guide
With the exciting international army that has arrived on Del Mar's shores, here is a collection of information grouped together for each special daily double wager.
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Five questions to be answered on 2024 Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Friday
The two-day Breeders’ Cup extravaganza opens with “Future Stars Friday,” featuring five Grade 1 races for two-year-olds.
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Betting the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic on different budgets
A full field is signed on for the most lucrative race of the weekend at Del Mar, the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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