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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)?
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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.
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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
Fair Grounds: Horses to bet in the $2,917 Pick 6 carryover
There are five stakes races taking place on Saturday at Fair Grounds. Four of them are part of a $1 Pick 6 featuring a $2,917 carryover.
Fair Grounds
LIVE Blog for Saturday Stakes Racing: picks, odds, results and more on the RTKD
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.
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Dubai Super Saturday: Japanese add interest to auditions for World Cup night
Meydan’s “Super Saturday” might not have the fanfare of last week’s Saudi Cup (G1), but the traditional dress rehearsal for the April 5 Dubai World Cup (G1) extravaganza remains informative.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28-March 2]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of March 1
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [March 1]
A total of five black-type races will highlight a fine day of racing at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Racing
How to bet the Santa Ysabel Stakes
A compact field of six three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ysabel S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $20 double at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 28 at Santa Anita and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $1,247 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday [March 1]
A total of four Pick 4 wagers are offered on the massive, 14-race card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. I’ll take aim at the earliest of the options in hopes of padding my bankroll for later in the afternoon.
Wagering
Honey Fox Exotics Plays
A full field of fillies and mares will jaunt one mile on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $165,000 Honey Fox S. (G3).
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for March 1 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali proclaim their best bets and fades at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, including their top picks in three Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races — the Gotham (G3), Fountain of Youth (G2), and San Felipe (G2).
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Betting With, and Against, Locked in the Santa Anita Handicap
An excellent field of nine will travel 1 1/4 miles on Saturday in the feature on a huge day of racing in California in the $300,000 Santa Anita H. (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2025 San Felipe Stakes
An exciting group of six talented three-year-olds will go 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe S. (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 structure.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Aqueduct, Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 27 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Aqueduct and Turfway.
Gulfstream Park
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 27, 2025
Jason talks about an award he was given last weekend back home at Emerald Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 27, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment to discuss last week's Saudi Cup. Then we look ahead to this weekend's racing from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track: A Tale of Two Clydes
Once upon a time in the rolling hills of the Kentucky Bluegrass, a little chestnut horse was born. What he lacked in stature, he made up for in talent and heart, especially on rainy days. Named for his equally diminutive trainer, Clyde Van Dusen put on a big show on the first Saturday in May and did his big sire proud with his Kentucky Derby win.
History
Tipsheet: 2025 Gotham Stakes
A talented field of 10 sophomores are signed on to travel one mile on the dirt at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham S. (G3) The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series tilt will reward the first five across the wire with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 structure.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes
An excellent field of eight will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $415,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Fountain of Youth Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Fountain of Youth S. at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2025
Jason welcomes in New York racing correspondent David Grening to talk about this weekend's Gotham Stakes, Fountain of Youth, covering racing and more!
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bet these double-digit longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, including three horses at double-digit odds.
Turfway Park
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Gotham Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Gotham S. (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2025 San Felipe Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: RTKD and RTKO action at Oaklawn Park and Turfway, including the Rebel (G2) [VIDEO]
This week, the Racing Roundtable scrutinizes the major Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep action at Oaklawn Park — including the Rebel (G2) and Honeybee (G3) — and Turfway Park, which hosted the John Battaglia Memorial S. and Cincinnati Trophy S.
Analysis
Beginner’s guide: How to read horse racing form lines
In Thoroughbred horse racing, analyzing “the form”—the past performances of each horse in a race—is simpler than it appears.
Education
STUDY: How Thoroughbred sire line success rates vary by racing surface
Do descendants of Northern Dancer, Mr. Prospector, and Bold Ruler exhibit surface preferences depending on which sire line they hail from? Let’s crunch some numbers and find out.
Pedigree
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 26
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Fountain of Youth?
During the second half of the 20th century, the Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park emerged as a pivotal Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race.
Betting Info
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maximus Meridius drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 25 at Parx Racing and Turf Paradise, including a cold $40 exacta.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2025
Jason is joined by trainer Graham Motion, who catches us up on some of the horses in his barn and shares stories of one of his longtime owners Larry Johnson, who passed away earlier this month.
Quiz
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Coal Battle strikes again
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 68 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
International
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cornucopian wins like Justify
Seven years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert pulled off a seemingly impossible feat. He has chances to do it again with Cornucopian and Tiz Secure.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Luxor Cafe
Luxor Cafe, a Triple Crown nominee based in Japan, could have Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations after winning the Hyacinth S. and Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: California Burrito
Switching back to dirt for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) shouldn’t be a concern for California Burrito. But can he handle the Derby’s 1 1/4-mile distance?
Triple Crown
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 24, 2025
Jason looks back at getting to bring a friend to the races this weekend for the first time and their experience of it.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2025
Jason looks back at Sunday's big card from Oaklawn Park featuring the Rebel S. (G2).
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $5,730 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 24 at Turf Paradise and Oaklawn Park, including a single for Turf Paradise’s $5,730 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Picks for $500 Rebel KDBC Qualifier, $5,481 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Sunday picks and plays for a TwinSpires tournament at Oaklawn Park and a Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Oaklawn Park
Japan Road to Kentucky Derby: Contenders in 2025 Hyacinth Stakes
If Forever Young has a successor in 2025, he’s probably in the Hyacinth.
Analysis
Betting the Rebel Stakes Day early Pick 5 at Oaklawn Park
The 24-hour delay to Oaklawn Park's Rebel Stakes Day program spices up the Sunday racing offerings considerably, and the 12-race program is a blockbuster of stakes, allowances, and maidens. I'll get my investment on the card started early with a Pick 5 play on the first five races.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Picks for the $1,239 Pick 6, $200 Feeder tournament
A $200 feeder tournament on TwinSpires.com and a $1,239 Pick 6 carryover are among the betting highlights on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 21 - 23]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for the night of Feb. 22
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
2025 Saudi Cup Day: Horses of interest
Saudi Cup Day features six lucrative Group stakes for Thoroughbreds (seven if you include the Arabian prize), three apiece on turf and dirt at King Abdulaziz Racecourse.
Analysis
Pick 3 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday [Feb 22]
The $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S. leads a 10-race card at Turfway Park on Saturday, and the Pick 3 of the Week will conclude with the feature.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 21 at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, along with plays for the $1,409 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
Gulfstream Park
Spot plays for the 2025 Saudi Cup day
Saturday is Saudi Cup day in Riyadh. Some of the world’s best thoroughbreds have converged on the Middle East to contend for massive purses. This makes for a racing extravaganza with full fields and plenty of challenges for handicappers.
Features
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Feb. 21-23 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Turfway Park for the Cincinnati Trophy S. and John Battaglia Memorial on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Derby (G1), respectively. Plus, they look at Oaklawn Park's Sunday card featuring the Rebel (G2) and Honeybee (G3), and more.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Wishing Well Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will run six panels on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Wishing Well S. #1 Queen Maxima looks to be the one to beat while in razor-sharp form currently for conditioner Jeff Mullins.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Sunday
An excellent late sequence, headlined by a trio of graded tilts, comprises the Pick 4 of the Week at Oaklawn Park on Sunday.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Muhimma in the Honeybee Stakes
A strong field of 13 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Honeybee S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The important Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying affair attracted a fine group, led by morning-line choice #1 Muhimma (7-5) from the barn of Brad Cox.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2025 Rebel Stakes
A full field of 14 sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park strip in Sunday’s lucrative $1.25 million Rebel S. (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 20, 2025
Jason discusses the concept of "hope" within horse racing and betting.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Rebel Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Oaklawn Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 20, 2025
Jason discusses Wednesday's Luke Kruytbosch Stakes and shares some stories about the great racecaller. Then he looks ahead to Sunday's Rebel Stakes and Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,390 Pick 6 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 20 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turf Paradise, including a single for the $12,390 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Gulfstream Park
Racing Roundtable: Risen Star weekend recap with guest John Dooley [VIDEO]
This week, the Racing Roundtable is joined by special guest John G. Dooley, track announcer at the Fair Grounds, to talk Risen Star (G2) weekend in New Orleans, where Magnitude and Good Cheer earned top points along the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1).
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2025 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
An overflow field of 14 sophomores are signed on to travel 1 1/16 miles on the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
Turfway Park
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ticket for the $10,251 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turf Paradise.
Gulfstream Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 19, 2025
Jason catches up on a big news day around the racing world and welcomes in Brisnet & TwinSpires' Kellie Reilly to talk some international racing, Saudi Cup, Japan racing, and more!
Quiz
Meet the Contenders: 2025 John Battaglia Memorial
Meet the horses running in the 2025 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 19
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mage’s half-bro Baeza graduates
Can Puca make history as the first mare to produce three U.S. classic winners? It’s within the realm of possibility after her foal Baeza broke his maiden in eye-catching fashion at Santa Anita last Friday.
Features
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double with 10-1 shot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Turf Paradise, including a 10-1 longshot.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 18, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing holiday racing and welcomes in horseplayer Nick Seevers, who talks his education in the game, playing TwinSpires tournaments, horse betting in Reno, and more!
Racing
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Magnitude climbs the leaderboard
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 75 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
International
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Getaway Car
A brief glance at the pedigree of Sunland Park Derby winner Getaway Car might lead to the conclusion he’s bred to shine racing classic distances.
Features
2025 Saudi Cup: Top storylines
The world’s richest race, Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), is attracting the world’s all-time richest racehorse, Romantic Warrior, and a robust Japanese team led by Forever Young.
Analysis
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presidents' Day Plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Oaklawn Park, including a suggested single for the $2,822 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 17, 2025
Jason discusses Sunday's power outage at Tampa and shares some stories from power outage past in his time in racing.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 17, 2025
Jason looks back at the big Fair Grounds card including the huge win by Magnitude, East Avenue's disappointing run, and much more!
Racing
Barnes remains 8-1 individual favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
Unbeaten San Vicente (G2) winner Barnes closed as the 8-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), while the mutuel field of “All Other Three-Year-Olds” continued to rank as the overall betting choice at 9-2.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Magnitude
A 9 3/4-length demolition of the Risen Star (G2) has stamped Magnitude as a serious contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Features
Sunland: How to bet the all-stakes $1,698 Pick 5 carryover
The Sunland Park Derby, a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier, is the sporting highlight of Sunday’s card at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Risen Star LIVE blog: Picks, odds, & more at Fair Grounds
Get ready for the main event for horse racing today! The Risen Star Stakes and Rachel Alexandra is just around the corner.
Kentucky Derby
LIVE blog for Fair Grounds Saturday Racing: Picks, odds, replays, race results and more
Let the racing begin! The first race of the day will be here soon enough with a day full of race entries, race results, trackside all access coverage, picks, offers, and more
Live
Pick 6 carryovers: Mandatory $503,491, Risen Star Day $3,612
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of Saturday Pick 6 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds.
Gulfstream Park
Exclusive 2025 Risen Star LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join in on an open discussion with our expert panel ahead of Saturday racing about this Saturday's RTKD race, the Risen Star.
Expert Picks
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 14 - 16]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Fair Grounds
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Feb. 15
The card at Sha Tin kicks off at 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night. Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis for all 11 races.
Wagering
Studying racing on a mobile phone at the Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)
Best sites for horse racing statistics, data, form, and more
There are many online options for horseplayers seeking horse racing statistics, data, form lines, etc. to aid their handicapping and betting.
Racing
Trackside: 2025 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
TwinSpires is trackside for an all access weekend of racing for Risen Star weekend at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Maysam in the Sunland Park Oaks
A total of seven sophomore fillies will vie in Sunday’s $250,000 Sunland Park Oaks. The one-mile affair is led by impressive debut heroine #4 Maysam (9-5) from the barn of Bob Baffert.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $29,547 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Gulfstream and Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
Pick 3 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Saturday [Feb 15]
A three-race sequence at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, led by the Dixie Belle S., headlines the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Dust Commander Stakes
A full field of 12 will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Dust Commander S. at Turfway Park.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday [Feb 15]
The Pick 4 of the Week will comprise the final four races on the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park which includes the feature, the $165,000 Royal Delta S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the General George Stakes
A compact, but very talented, field of six will go postward in the $200,000 General George S. at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 13, 2025
The Sunland Derby will be offered this weekend, and Jason shares a fun and silly story of his first visit to Sunland.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 13, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing news of the day and previews this weekend's racing from Fair Grounds and Sunland Park.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $31,049 Pick 5 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 13 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including analysis of the $31,049 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Turfway Park
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Sunland Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Scully, Hanson offer selections for KDFW Pool 4
TwinSpires analysts James Scully and Vance Hanson offer their picks Pool 4 of the KDFW, as well as a joint horse to watch for.
Kentucky Derby
Citizen Bull early individual choice in Pool 4 of KDFW
Champion juvenile colt #6 Citizen Bull, recent winner of the Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita, has been installed the early 6-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
Kentucky Derby
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Fair Grounds: Horses to bet in the $2,917 Pick 6 carryover
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Dubai Super Saturday: Japanese add interest to auditions for World Cup night
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