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Pick 3 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday
The $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) highlights a major 13-race slate on Saturday at Turfway Park, and I will try to get the day started in a positive way with the Pick 3 of the Week early in the card.
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Ova Charged wins the Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds (Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
Exclusive 2025 Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join us for an hour long lively chat about this Saturday horse racing today, before the action begins on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the Page Cortez Stakes
An overflow field of 15 Cajun-bred fillies and mares will run 5 1/2 furlongs over the Fair Grounds green in Sunday’s $100,000 Page Cortez S.
Fair Grounds
Hong Kong: Selections for the night of March 22
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa’s $6,492 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 21 at Santa Anita, Turfway Park, and Charles Town along with a ticket for the $6,492 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
Turfway Park
How to bet the Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap
A full field of 12 New Mexico-bred runners will dash 5 1/2 panels in Friday’s $90,000 Mt. Cristo Rey H.
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Betting With, and Against, Kinetic in the Essex Handicap
A total of seven will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Essex H. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The 1 1/8-mile contest is led by the Brad Cox-trained #5 Kinetic (8-5), who captured the General MacArthur S.
Oaklawn Park
Exotics Plays for the Private Terms Stakes
A total of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Laurel Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms S.
Laurel Park
Pick 4 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday
I fear that the latter portion of the card at Fair Grounds could be littered with short-priced winners, so I will take aim at the earliest one with the Pick 4 of the Week.
Fair Grounds
STUDY: Consolidation of sire lines among leading Thoroughbred stallions
The landscape of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States has changed since the turn of the century.
Pedigree
Tipsheet: 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks
A deep cast of 13 sophomores will travel nine panels over the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series tilt will reward the first five across the wire with qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 structure.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 20, 2025
Jason discusses "psychological bias" in our handicapping and betting decisions we make at the races.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Mahoning, Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 20 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, along with analysis of carryovers at Fair Grounds and Gulfstream Park.
Fair Grounds
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 20, 2025
Jason talks about a brutal photo from Wednesday, Kellie Reilly joins for our weekly International Radar segment, and Jason previews Fair Grounds' Saturday card.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Louisiana Derby
A strong field of 10 will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 100–50-25-15-10 basis.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $3,451 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 19 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $3,451 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Turfway Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 19, 2025
Jason discusses some betting topics to open the show and welcomes in jockey Nik Juarez to talk about his Virginia Derby win, riding at Oaklawn, and much more!
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Virginia Derby, Oaks, KDFW and other takeaways from weekend horse racing [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson recap the weekend of racing and look ahead to RTKD races.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Louisiana Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Louisiana Derby Saturday at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Fair Grounds
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 19
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 18, 2025
Jason discusses some racing news from around the globe, then welcomes in Kevin Kerstein to talk Jeff Ruby Steaks, Turfway, and more!
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 18 at Fair Grounds, including a Grade 1 filly returning from a layoff.
Fair Grounds
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox trainees stun at Colonial
Seven weeks out from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), promising three-year-olds continue to post flashy maiden victories around the country.
Features
Kentucky Derby Roundup: American Promise wins Virginia Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 47 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Features
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 17, 2025
Jason discusses the Virginia Derby as well as talks about the NHC from this past weekend and congratulates champion Dan Piazza!
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 17, 2025
Jason looks back at Saturday's Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks as part of Colonial's new spring meet, talks about the NHC, and much more!
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 17 at Santa Anita, including a pair of cold exactas.
Best Bets
Journalism closes as 5-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 5; Good Cheer dominates Oaks Future at 2-1
Pool 5 of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) closed Sunday evening with Journalism as the overall favorite at 5-1 from the 7-1 Sovereignty.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: American Promise
A 7 3/4-length demolition of the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs launched American Promise into the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture.
Features
Sunday picks: Lucrative carryovers at Tampa, Fair Grounds, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a trio of Sunday carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.
Fair Grounds
Saturday picks: KDBC Qualifier tournament, Fair Grounds Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares bets and horses to play in a TwinSpires tournament and a Pick 6 carryover on Saturday.
Tournaments
Trackside: 2025 Virginia Derby Weekend at Colonial Downs [VIDEO]
Join our experts as they travel trackside to give you all access Colonial Downs Friday and Saturday up-to-date racing coverage. With behind the scenes action, expert picks, trainer and jockey interviews, breaking news, and more, you'll feel like you're at the track with them!
Racing
How to bet the Irish O’Brien Stakes
A field of eight California-bred fillies and mares will dash 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf course at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien S.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 15-16]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [Mar 15]
An appealing three-race sequence during the middle of the Saturday card at Fair Grounds will be the focus of the Pick 3 of the Week.
Fair Grounds
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for March 15 [VIDEO]
From Colonial Downs for Virginia Derby weekend, James Scully and Ashley Anderson convene with guest Nick Tammaro to talk their best bets and fades of the week at Colonial and Gulfstream Park, plus their picks in the Virginia Oaks and Virginia Derby on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday
A trio of Pick 4 wagers will be offered on the big card at Colonial Downs on Saturday, and it’s the four-race sequence in the middle that I will take aim at for the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Exotics Plays for the Queen Stakes at Turfway Park
The feature on the 10-race card at Turfway Park on Saturday will see 11 fillies and mares running six furlongs over the Tapeta in the $125,000 Queen S.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $2,103 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 14 at Colonial Downs, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Betting With, and Against, Booth in the Whitmore Stakes
A well-balanced field of nine will jaunt six panels on the Oaklawn Park surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Whitmore S. (G3).
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Cheltenham Festival: Spot Plays for Friday, March 14
Friday is closing day at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. The seven-race program caps off four days of top-tier steeplechase action, and it brings several opportunities to chase value before the lights go out.
International
Tipsheet: 2025 Virginia Derby
A total of nine three-year-olds will go 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the Boston Handicap
A total of 11 boys will travel seven furlongs on the dirt at Colonial Downs in Friday’s $150,000 Boston H.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 14
The racing action at Sha Tin kicks off at 1 a.m. ET late Friday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis for the 10-race card.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Plays for Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 13 at Colonial Downs, along with a single for the $2,913 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 13, 2025
Jason shares some thoughts on Colonial's big weekend and the unique dirt course at the Virginia racetrack.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 13, 2025
Jason discusses the NHC in Las Vegas and some Colonial Downs races this weekend.
Racing
Cheltenham Festival: Spot Plays for Wendesday, March 12
We’re on to Wednesday at Cheltenham! Day two of the Cheltenham Festival features more exciting action, including several Group 1 races that feature top-tier steeplechase horses and opportunities to take some swings for value.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 12, 2025
Jason recaps his visit to the OBS sale on Tuesday and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt from Hoosier Park to talk about the new season and big changes in their betting program.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 12 at Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Journalism heads Pool 5 of KDFW; Good Cheer tops Oaks Future Wager
Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and the lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (KOFW) of 2025 will be offered this week beginning at noon ET on Friday.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Virginia Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Virgina Derby at Colonial Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from the 2025 Tampa Bay Derby card
This week, the Racing Roundtable is once again joined by Tampa Bay Downs track announcer Jason Beem, host of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, to deliberate about the 2025 Tampa Bay Derby (G3), along with other results from Saturday's card.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Louisiana Derby?
For decades, the Louisiana Derby had minimal impact on the Kentucky Derby. But that has changed sharply since the 1990s.
Fair Grounds
How old can a Thoroughbred horse jockey be? Success stories after age 50
In many sports, youth is an advantage for athletes. That’s not always the case with jockeys in Thoroughbred horse racing.
Features
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 plays at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 11 at Turf Paradise, including a win play at 9-2 morning-line odds.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 11, 2025
Today we welcome the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, to talk about the Kentucky Derby trail, his upcoming stint at Colonial Downs and Saturday's Virginia Derby.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Accelerize, Zat’s the One shine
Can Accelerize qualify to the Kentucky Derby? It’s not out of the question after the talented three-year-old stunned on debut at Tampa Bay Downs.
Features
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Owen Almighty takes Tampa Bay Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 54 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Features
Cheltenham Festival: Spot Plays for Tuesday, March 11
We’ll kick things off Tuesday at the world-famous jumping venue, and here are a few runners I’ll have my eye on.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 10, 2025
Jason looks back at this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby win for Owen Almighty and a common bond shared with their ownership group.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 10, 2025
Jason looks back at Thorpedo Anna's return to the races as well as discusses the big Tampa Bay Derby card from Tampa this past weekend.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $25 double at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 10 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a cold $25 double.
Best Bets
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Owen Almighty
We know Owen Almighty has speed. But does he have the necessary stamina to win over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Pedigree
Aqueduct: How to bet the $27,406 Pick 6 carryover
The Sunday card at Aqueduct is highlighted by a non-jackpot carryover worth $27,406 in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Tampa: Picks for the Super High 5 carryover, KDBC Qualifier
There are four great reasons to bet the Saturday card at Tampa Bay Downs.
Tournaments
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 8-9]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
How to bet the Pasadena Stakes
An interesting field of eight sophomores will travel one mile on the Santa Anita green in Sunday’s $100,000 Pasadena S.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
How to bet the 2025 Beholder Mile Stakes
An excellent, but compact, field of six will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Beholder Mile S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [March 8]
The ‘Pick 3 of the Week’ will come from Fair Grounds on Saturday and the sequence concludes with the feature on the card.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Piquant can win Turfway return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 7 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita.
Turfway Park
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Tampa Bay Derby
Meet the horses running in the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa, FL. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Tampa Bay Downs Saturday
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3) highlights a big day of action at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, and the Pick 4 of the Week will take place earlier on the card with a four-race sequence that I like a lot.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for March 8 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali offer their best bets and fades at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Tampa Bay Downs, which will host the next stop on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) with Saturday's Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Wagering
Exotics Plays for Race 5 at Turfway on Saturday
An overflow field of 14 fillies and mares are entered to travel 6 1/2 panels on the Tapeta at Turfway in an optional claiming contest on Saturday.
Turfway Park
Betting With, and Against, Thorpedo Anna in the Azeri
Reigning Horse of the Year #1 Thorpedo Anna (2-5) will face six fillies and mares in her comeback in Saturday’s $400,000 Azeri S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
Oaklawn Park
Tipsheet: 2025 Tampa Bay Derby
A talented field of seven sophomores are signed on to travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby S. (G3)
Kentucky Derby
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ticket for Turfway’s $3,719 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 6 at Turfway Park, including a ticket for the $3,719 Super High 5 carryover.
Turfway Park
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 6, 2025
Jason shares some opinions and storylines for Saturday's Tampa Bay Derby card.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 6, 2025
Jason looks ahead to the big day at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, providing his opinion on big races and discussing local contenders taking on big national connections.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Adios Dew can shine on debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 5 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, including a first-time starter at 9-2 odds.
Turfway Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2025
Jason opens the show with a betting discussion, then welcomes racing fan, owner, and social media personality Daniel DiCorcia to the show.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Fountain of Youth, Gotham, and San Felipe takeaways
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses the results of three Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races — the Fountain of Youth (G2), San Felipe (G2), and Gotham (G3) — plus Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep winners, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
How to pick the winner of a horse race: Step-by-step guide
Picking the winner of a horse race isn’t as hard as it seems. Even in races with many horses, thorough analysis can consistently uncover winning horses.
Education
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $19,860 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 4 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $19,860 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2025
Jason is joined by two longtime racing friends, Ron Sutton and Ben Root, who were in Tampa for the national HBPA conference. They talk racing Oregon racing and fun times at Portland Meadows.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Disruptor lives up to his name
Is Disruptor ready to disrupt the Road to the Kentucky Derby? It’s possible after the chestnut colt delivered a fast maiden victory at Gulfstream Park last Saturday.
Features
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty win returns
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 61 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Features
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Mar. 3, 2025
Jason discusses some of the Kentucky Derby prep winners but also some of the horses not to give up on just yet.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2025
Jason looks back at the busy weekend of Kentucky Derby preps including Journalism's huge effort at Santa Anita, the Fountain of Youth, and the Gotham Stakes.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $7,547 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 3 at Turf Paradise and Fair Grounds, including a single for the $7,547 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Flood Zone
Are one-turn miles destined to be Flood Zone’s strong suit, or can he shine racing 1 1/4 miles around two turns in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Triple Crown
Santa Anita: Analyzing the $86,735 Pick 6 carryover
No one solved the $2 Pick 6 on Saturday at Santa Anita, triggering an $86,735 carryover into Sunday’s card.
Wagering
LIVE Saturday Racing: Gulfstream, Santa Anita & Aqueduct
Join us on the Road to the Kentucky Derby as we give you live updates on stakes races, including the Gotham, Fountain of Youth, and San Felipe.
Racing