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How to bet the 2023 Fifth Avenue Stakes
A full field of 12 Empire State-bred juvenile fillies will run seven furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 New York Stallions Series S. (Fifth Avenue Division).
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Catching My Eye: Touchuponastar Leads Coteau Grove Farms’ $150,000 Classic Trifecta
It’s not often you see one breeder behind the top-three finishers, especially in a stakes race, but that is exactly what happened on Saturday in the $150,000 Louisiana Champions Day Classic at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots.
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Late Bloomer, Bowl Game underrated stars of the Super 70s
For a racing fan in 1970s America, it was an era of indulgence and pure gluttony. Roughly two dozen Hall of Fame inductees made their mark on the flat during those 10 illustrious seasons, and that doesn’t even begin to count many other talents whose exploits have receded more rapidly from the collective memory.
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Breeders’ Cup to ungraded stakes is a big class drop
The drop in class from a Breeders’ Cup race into an ungraded stakes can be monumental.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 13, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 13 at Turfway Park, including a horse to key on top in the $1,343 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 13, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some stewarding topics in racing. Then he welcomes in his childhood friend Flynn Cochran to talk about their early gambling days, Flynn's time as a Navy SEAL officer, and his work as a leadership trainer.
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Will new program boost international competition at Churchill, Epsom, and Ascot?
Fans of international horse racing have cause to celebrate. American horses have been competing abroad with increasing frequency over the last dozen years, and the trend may expand in 2024.
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Racing Roundtable: Oaklawn Park opening weekend, a look ahead to 2024, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable looks back at Oaklawn Park's opening weekend plus other notable performances across the country and then looks ahead to horses to watch in 2024.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 12, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, including a horse to single in Zia Park’s $13,763 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 12, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day. Then we welcome in horseplayer Drew Coatney to the show to talk about his betting, his 2022 BCBC win, his work with In the Money Media, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Speed Runner runs to his name
Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Todd Pletcher already conditions Fierceness, the early favorite for the 2024 Run for the Roses. But Pletcher’s contingent of possible Derby contenders keeps getting deeper.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 11, 2023
Jason looks back at a race and a situation that came up nearing the finish of that race, and how it was a good reminder of just how unpredictable parts of our game can be.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 11, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, including a cold double wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 11, 2023
Jason looks back at some of the racing and stories from the weekend. He talks the Starlet Stakes from Los Al, racing from Gulfstream, Fair Grounds, and Oaklawn as well.
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Fair Grounds: A single for the $6,919 Pick 6 carryover
It’s been days since anyone managed to hit the Pick 6 at Fair Grounds. As a result, there’s a triple carryover worth $6,919 up for grabs in Sunday’s Pick 6.
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Singles for Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of Saturday Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds.
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Look to Japan for price plays in Hong Kong International Races
With the exception of the Hong Kong Vase (G1), the home team for Sunday's Hong Kong International races sure seems locked and loaded. Romantic Warrior, Golden Sixty, and Lucky Sweynesse all figure to be favored in the other three events, and might very well come through at short prices.
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Hong Kong 2023 International Races Preview
Hong Kong’s international raceday is one of the most lucrative in the world, and it regularly attracts some of the world’s best horses. However, the standard of Hong Kong racing is such that it’s difficult for foreign raiders to win, especially over the shorter distances. Here is a look at some options for playing the big races on Sunday morning.
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Tall Tales of the Track: When Fortune Smiled on Johnny
For one Hall of Fame jockey, fate intervened at the right moment to steer him toward the life that he dreamed of and a career that made him a vital part of racing's history.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 8, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 8 at Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Fair Grounds.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Dec. 9 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss a number of stakes at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, Turfway Park, and more. 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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Betting With, and Against, Noted in the Pulpit Stakes
A total of 11 juveniles will run 7 1/2 furlongs on the Gulfstream Park turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Pulpit S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 Starlet Stakes
A total of six two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles at Los Alamitos in Saturday’s $200,000 Starlet S. (G2).
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How to bet the 2023 Mistletoe Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Mistletoe S. at Oaklawn Park. The wide-open affair features numerous legitimate win threats in what will be an exciting run to the wire in the one-mile affair.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column Dec. 7, 2023
Jason discusses setting post times and why it's important for tracks to be apart from their competition.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 7, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 7 at Turfway Park, including a horse to key on top in the $7,458 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 7, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some news from racing, including the Belmont moving up to Saratoga. Then he previews some weekend racing from Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Tampa.
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Catching My Eye: Big Weekend for Dallas Stewart/Dream Team Racing and James Graham
What a weekend for trainer Dallas Stewart and breeder/owner Dream Team Racing. Sure, Hoist the Gold won the Cigar Mile, earning a 106, his top Brisnet Speed figure to date, but how about the way his sister turned heads on Sunday at Fair Grounds?
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Stakes Spot Plays for Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds
A total of nine black-type events for Cajun-bred runners will be hosted by Fair Grounds on Saturday as part of Louisiana Champions Day.
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How to bet the 2023 Advent Stakes
A big field of 12 juveniles will dash 5 1/2 furlongs in Oaklawn Park’s opening-day feature, the $150,000 Advent S. The top four betting choices seem to be formidable in the heat and my wagers will be based around the quartet in the Friday headliner.
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When juveniles finish slowly in sprints, be careful betting them in routes
How can you predict whether a lightly raced juvenile will thrive or struggle while tackling route distances of one mile or longer? Pedigrees, coupled with how fast they finish in sprints, can provide clues.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 6, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the topics from the racing symposium. Then he shares some thoughts on short priced favorites in short form horizontal wagers like doubles and pick 3s versus longer ones.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 6, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 6 at Turfway Park, including horses to use when playing the $4,117 Super High 5 carryover.
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Racing Roundtable: Aqueduct juveniles and emerging turf stars
This week's Racing Roundtable reviews the big two-year-old races at Aqueduct, the budding turf stars that won at Del Mar, and other notes of interest from the first weekend in December.
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Hong Kong Preview: International Jockey's Championship
Hong Kong’s International racing week begins on the Wednesday before the major Group 1 races with the Longines International Jockeys’ Championship, where eight leading riders from around the world take on four of the best Hong Kong-based jockeys for the title over four races.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 5, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 5 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, along with a ticket for the $1,591 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 5, 2023
Jason opens the show catching up on some racing topics from around the sport. Then we welcome in new Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinerman to discuss his move to Oaklawn, the upcoming season, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Dornoch
It’s safe to say that Dornoch has the pedigree of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner. Because… he literally has the pedigree of a Kentucky Derby winner.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: How talented is El Capi?
How talented is El Capi? It’s hard to say for certain. He was spectacular when debuting in a seven-furlong maiden special weight last Saturday at Aqueduct, but his performance was not without a caveat.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 4, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, along with thoughts on the $681 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 4, 2023
Jason looks back at a very interesting running of the Remsen Stakes from Saturday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 4, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including the Cigar Mile day card at Aqueduct along with closing weekend at Del Mar.
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Fair Grounds: Analyzing the $6,164 Pick 6 carryover
Bettors who wish to win a share of Sunday’s $6,164 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds will have to decipher a challenging sequence.
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Ballydoyle, O'Brien come loaded for Hong Kong International Races
With Luxembourg fronting a squad which is represented in each one of the Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) on Dec. 10, it is unlikely that Aidan O'Brien will have ever arrived at the meeting with such strength in depth.
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TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist for December 2, 2023
Come join our TwinSpires experts as they make special appearances on horse racing podcasts, including At the Races, Horse Racing Radio,The Jury, Racing Roundtable, and Jason Beem's podcast. Be sure to tune in before races begin!
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Analyzing Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Gulfstream Park.
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Meet the Contenders: 2023 Remsen Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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The Heart that Wears the Crown: Affirmed
But who was the lanky chestnut colt that came out on top, the one that followed Seattle Slew into history a scant 12 months after his own classic campaign? The combination of an easygoing disposition, a clever mind, and an iron will gave Affirmed everything he would need to turn away his challengers and become an immortal.
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How to bet the 2023 Matriarch Stakes
A fantastic cast of 12 fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Del Mar lawn in the wildly competitive $300,000 Matriarch S. (G1) on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Dec. 1, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 1 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including tickets for Turfway’s $1,067 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Dec. 2 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali examine stakes races at Aqueduct, Turfway Park, and more. 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!
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How to bet the 2023 Hollywood Derby
A well-matched field of nine sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar turf in Saturday’s $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1). Conditioner Chad Brown has saddled three winners of the race in the past seven years, and I expect him to make it four from eight at the conclusion of this tilt.
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Exotic Plays for the 2023 Cigar Mile Handicap
An excellent and full field of 12 will vie in Saturday’s lucrative Cigar Mile H. (G2) at Aqueduct. The race is loaded with numerous talented runners that are deep-closing types, and I will tab the contenders that will be forwardly placed from the opening bell in the well-matched cast.
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Betting With, and Against, Marissa’s Lady in the Holiday Inaugural Stakes
An overflow and talented field of 14 fillies and mares are signed on for the Saturday feature at Turfway Park, the $125,000 Holiday Inaugural S.
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How to bet the 2023 In Reality Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will run 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 In Reality S. The Florida Sires Stakes event is led by the exciting #2 Bentornato, who is unbeaten from four lifetime appearances for conditioner Jose D’Angelo.
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Spot Plays for the 2023 Claiming Crown at Fair Grounds
A total of eight starter stakes races for some of the top blue-collar horses in training will be contested at Fair Grounds on Saturday in the 25th edition of the Claiming Crown.
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The 2023 Remsen Stakes Tipsheet
A very good group of 10 two-year-old prospects will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Remsen S. (G2).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 30, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about some gambling topics and sharing a story about gambling deception. He also discusses some of the weekend racing coming up, including the Cigar Mile card at Aqueduct as well as the Hollywood Derby at Del Mar.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 30, 2023
Jason discusses the momentum of Turfway Park and talks about some examples of tracks in the last 20 years who caught big waves of momentum among players and fans.
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First-crop sires: Winners keep coming for Maximus Mischief
Maximus Mischief picked up his third black-type stakes winner on Nov. 22 when Carmelina stormed to a runaway victory in the $100,000 Shamrock Rose S. at Penn National.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 30, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 30 at Mahoning Valley and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds.
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Fabre bringing two live contenders for Hong Kong International Races
With a total of 18 runners spread across the past 24 editions of the Hong Kong International Races, master trainer Andre Fabre has been one of Europe's most consistent supporters of the meeting.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 29, 2023
Jason opens the show looking ahead to Turfway Park's opening night. Then we welcome in Turfway Park's Director of Racing and Racing Secretary Tyler Picklesimer to the show to talk about the season, the growth at Turfway, its history, and more!
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Like father, like son doesn’t always apply in horse racing
It’s tempting to simplify pedigree handicapping down to “Sire X thrived under Y conditions; therefore his foals will also appreciate Y conditions.” But reality is often more complicated.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 29, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 29 at Turfway Park, along with tickets for the $1,197 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Kentucky Jockey Club, Golden Rod, and other Thanksgiving weekend results
This week the Roundtable discusses the winners of the Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep races at Churchill and other notable performances from the Thanksgiving weekend.
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Is Equinox the best racehorse in the world?
Is Equinox the best racehorse in the world? He certainly looked the part when delivering a blowout victory in the Japan Cup (G1) at Tokyo Racecourse last Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 28, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 28 at Zia Park, including a cold double wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 28, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. Then we welcome in Maggie Wolfendale to talk Aqueduct racing, Cigar Mile day, interviewing people, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Five graduate at Churchill
Possible contenders for the 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) were out in abundance during Thanksgiving week at Churchill Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 27, 2023
Jason looks back at the opening weekend at Tampa Bay Downs and discusses some of the highs and lows of the weekend.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 27, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 27 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, including an 8-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 27, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from around the country. He discusses stakes action from Churchill Downs and Del Mar as well as opening weekend at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Fierceness popular in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2 closed on Sunday with runaway Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) winner Fierceness listed as the 8-1 individual favorite.
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Churchill Downs: A single for the $33,346 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Sunday is closing day of the Churchill Downs fall meet, which means the $33,346 carryover up for grabs in the 20-cent “Derby City” Pick 6 is slated for mandatory payout.
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Foreign contingent selected for 2023 Hong Kong International Races
The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced this week a stellar cast of foreign participants for the Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin on Dec. 10.
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Catching My Eye: Opening Weekend at Fair Grounds
As racing wraps up at Churchill Downs, many non-Kentucky connections will try to snag the purses and several of Fair Grounds’ stakes days are L.A.-bred delights.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov 25 at Churchill Downs
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for November 25, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Fair Grounds: Analyzing the $1,766 Pick 6 carryover
A busy Thanksgiving week continues with a Saturday card at Fair Grounds highlighted by a $1,766 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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How to bet the 2023 Seabiscuit Handicap
An excellent field of eight will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Seabiscuit H. (G2). Conditioner Phil D’Amato has a trio of prime contenders in the heat and I expect his runners to shine.
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Scully: Pick 3 play on Stars of Tomorrow program at Churchill Downs
Juveniles take center stage at Churchill Downs Saturday, with 12 races devoted exclusively to two-year-olds. The second Stars of Tomorrow program of the fall meet, Saturday’s action includes a pair of qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) hopefuls.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 24, 2023
From a sporting perspective, the highlight of Friday’s card at Churchill Downs is Race 11, the $600,000 Clark (G2). But bettors will be just as excited by the $2,510 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in the opener.
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Pick 3 ending with the Clark Stakes begins with a single
Friday's 12-race card at Churchill Downs can hardly be labeled leftovers, not with a pair of graded stakes highlighting the program.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 23, 2023
Jason discusses some of the things in his racing life that he's thankful for on this Thanksgiving holiday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 23, 2023
Jason talks about racing and Thanksgiving as well as looks back on opening day at Tampa Bay Downs. Then he discusses this weekend's Clark Stakes and Golden Rod from Churchill Downs.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Nov. 23-26 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look at a packed week of racing over Thanksgiving week at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. 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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Handicapping a Thanksgiving Day Pick 3 at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs will offer a large feast of races on Thursday and throughout Thanksgiving weekend as the 2023 fall meet wraps up.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 23, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Thanksgiving Day picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 23 at Del Mar, Fair Grounds, and Churchill Downs, including horses to single in five-figure carryovers at Del Mar and Fair Grounds.
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How to bet the Commonwealth Stakes
An overflow field of 15 sophomores will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Commonwealth S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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The Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes Tipsheet 2023
A solid field of eight two-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2023 Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes
A total of eight horses will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup S. (G2). The turf marathon attracted a talented and well-matched group in what appears to be a good betting opportunity.
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How to bet the 2023 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes
A talented field of nine will travel six panels on the Fair Grounds main surface in Thursday’s $200,000 Thanksgiving Classic S.
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Exotics for the 2023 Mrs. Revere Stakes
A well-matched field of 12 will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Friday’s $300,000 Mrs. Revere S. (G2).
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Betting With, and Against, First Mission in the Clark Stakes
A competitive field of 10 will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Friday’s lucrative $600,000 Clark S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2023 Falls City Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will race over nine panels on the Churchill Downs main surface in Thursday’s $400,000 Falls City S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2023 Cardinal Stakes
Saffron Moon has good tactical speed combined with a strong turn of foot, and drawing outside in the field seems ideal for the Kentucky-bred. Tyler Gaffalione inherits the ride atop the four-year-old.
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When a horse suddenly improves, is it a new normal?
When an experienced horse steps up and runs a race far better than any they’ve previously run, it’s fair to wonder if it was a one-time fluke. But if the improvement coincided with an obvious change, it might be a new normal.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 22, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 22 at Mahoning Valley, Tampa Bay Downs, and Churchill Downs, along with a single for the mandatory-payout $381,939 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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