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Betting Intelligence: June 24 stakes from Royal Ascot to Thistledown
After quick notes on Saturday’s Royal Ascot finale, I’ll highlight contenders to watch in several stateside stakes.
Wagering
Horsey History in the Tar Heel State: Where Breeding and Racing Have Surprising North Carolina Roots
Though live racing has not been part of the sporting landscape for generations, North Carolina has deep roots in the early history of both Thoroughbred racing and breeding, roots even older than the United States itself.
History
TwinSpires Jury: Bets and fades for June 24
Royal Ascot draws to a close for another year and the Ohio Derby (G3) tops the stakes calendar on a relatively quiet Saturday on the domestic front.
Racing
How to bet the 2023 Hawthorne Derby
A compact field of six sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Hawthorne Derby.
Wagering
2023 Royal Ascot: Selections for Saturday
The final day of racing at Royal Ascot brings three more group stakes. A mix of favorites and longshots might be the recipe for success when betting Saturday’s card.
Royal Ascot
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 23
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, including tickets for the $2,539 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park and horses to single in the $43,810 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont Park.
Racing
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How to bet with, and against, Matareya in the Chicago Stakes
A pair of Grade 1 winners will lead six fillies and mares postward in Saturday’s $225,000 Chicago S. (G3) at Ellis Park.
Wagering
2023 Royal Ascot: Selections for Friday
Several of the strongest favorites of the week will be in action on Day 4 of the Royal Ascot meet on Friday, but they might not all be slam dunks.
Royal Ascot
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 22, 2023
Jason looks ahead to the summer and all the things that come with summer racing.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 22, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about some of the news of the day. Then he looks ahead to the weekend of races and talks about some betting and handicapping angles involving the Chicago Stakes and the Ohio Derby.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 22 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park, including tickets for the $4,847 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
Wagering
Five Tips for Handicapping Juvenile Races
Personally, I have had a good measure of success over the years with these types of races, and below are a handful of things that I put at the center of my handicapping for juvenile events.
Features
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 22-26
Selected features, stakes coverage, and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place, and show payoffs.
Harness
Ellis Park: Track Profile, Vulnerable Favorites, and High Impact Jockeys
Whether you’ve been paying close attention or want to turn your focus to Ellis Park, here are some trends to guide your play.
Features
2023 Royal Ascot: Selections for Thursday
Day 3 of Royal Ascot on Thursday includes the meet centerpiece, the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1), but we start the Group action off with a pair of races which feature a couple of short-priced favorites.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, June 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park and Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 21, 2023
Jason welcomes in Alexa Ravit from HIWU to talk about the recently launched anti-doping and wellness program, what enforcement and the process will look like, her career in racing, and much more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis by Dick Powell Wednesday 06/21/23
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs
Racing
Gulfstream: How to bet the 2023 Carry Back Stakes
A total of seven sophomores will travel seven-eighths on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $75,0900 Carry Back S.
Wagering
The Science of Horse Racing: Four Legs and Infinite Questions
Injuries to a horse’s leg bones can mean a range of outcomes, requiring everything from simply time to heal to ultimately having to let go of a beloved companion. From Spanish Riddle to Epicenter, the reality of the legs’ structures makes treatment and recovery a tenuous and difficult outcome that is dependent on a number of variables.
Racing
2023 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday
The Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Prince of Wales’s (G1) is the highlight of Royal Ascot Wednesday, with a small but select field squaring off. Enhancing the day’s puzzles are an incredibly tricky Queen Mary (G2) with 28 juvenile fillies, and a Queen’s Vase (G2) with perhaps more than usual strength in depth among three-year-old stayers.
Royal Ascot
Exotic Bets for the 2023 Ohio Derby
A fine octet of sophomores will vie in the lucrative $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) on Saturday.
Wagering
How track bias and post stats can point out logical winners
Finding a near-certain winner in a horse race isn’t easy, but analyzing track bias and post position statistics can help uncover the likeliest of winners.
Education
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 20, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, June 20 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $5,535 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 20, 2023
Jason welcomes in NHC Hall of Famer Chris Larmey to the show to talk about his Bet With The Best Podcast, learning from top bettors, gambling discussion, and much more!
Racing
2023 Royal Ascot and What to Know: Expert picks, analysis, horses and times
Royal Ascot post time each day is 9:30 a.m. (EDT) (2:30 p.m. local time). Seven races are held daily for five days.
Royal Ascot
Catching My Eye: Ellis Park June 15-19
Ian Wilkes is a conditioner who has strong success bringing his horses along race-by-race, so when you see him send out a first time starter to the winner’s circle, you know that’s a horse to keep your eyes on.
Analysis
Five longshots to know for 2023 Royal Ascot
While the build-up to Royal Ascot centers upon the favorites in the marquee races, longshots can pop up throughout the festival.
Royal Ascot
2023 Royal Ascot: Selections for Tuesday
The Royal Ascot meeting gets off to a rollicking start Tuesday with two “Win and You’re In” events for the Breeders’ Cup, the Queen Anne (G1) for older milers and the King’s Stand (G1) for the speediest sprinters.
Royal Ascot
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Jun. 19, 2023
Jason looks back at some of the racing from the weekend at Monmouth Park as well as a friend of his becoming a winning owner!
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 19, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing action including a big card at Monmouth Park which saw the return of Kingsbarns. He also talks some Laurel Park, Belmont, and Ellis Park racing action.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, June 19 at Thistledown and Louisiana Downs, including horses to support in the $372 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Exactas fire up profits, 54% in the money
Choices on fire, 54% across the board, exactas nailed with H2W and features
Harness
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 19, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Presque Isle Downs card Monday.
Wagering
Royal Ascot 2023: Lady Aurelia's son American Rascal tops Ward's hopes
Trainer Wesley Ward makes his annual raid on Royal Ascot with a four-strong team including American Rascal (the first foal of a past superstar of this meeting, Lady Aurelia) and Twilight Gleaming. But there are U.S. shippers from other barns as well.
Royal Ascot
Breeders' Cup Challenge events among must-see clashes at Royal Ascot 2023
As the show-stopping summer racing festival, Royal Ascot invariably serves up compelling fare. North American fans have an added incentive to watch the four Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” (WAYI) events, but the top-drawer action spans the entire five days from June 20-24.
Royal Ascot
Australians Artorius, The Astrologist set for Royal Ascot's 2023 Jubilee
We continue our look at the Australian team for Royal Ascot with the two contenders for the June 24 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), Artorius and The Astrologist.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2023: Australians Coolangatta, Cannonball aim for King's Stand
One year after Australian speedster Nature Strip ran his rivals ragged at Royal Ascot, two of his compatriots will try to follow up his performance in the King's Stand (G1).
Royal Ascot
Remembering Queen Elizabeth II's Royal Ascot winners
A ubiquitous presence at the Royal meeting until the last few years of her life, Elizabeth II enjoyed a fair amount of success at the fixture.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot 2023: Hong Kong's Wellington looms in Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee
Hong Kong champion Wellington commands respect in his first international venture in the June 24 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1) at Royal Ascot.
Royal Ascot
Hanson: Reviewing my 12 years of handicapping Royal Ascot
The 2023 Royal Ascot meeting will be my 13th at offering selections on Thursday and Friday of the five-day fixture, which runs from June 20-24.
Royal Ascot
Horses to play in giant carryovers at Santa Anita, Monmouth
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of lucrative Sunday carryovers at Santa Anita and Monmouth Park.
Wagering
How to bet the San Juan Capistrano Stakes
A total of six turf marathoners will travel 1 3/4 miles on the Santa Anita Hillside Turf Course in Sunday’s $100,000 San Juan Capistrano S. (G3).
Wagering
Louisiana Downs: Analyzing Pick 4, Pick 5, and Super High 5 carryovers
It isn’t every day that a racetrack starts the day with a trio of non-jackpot carryovers up for grabs. But Saturday’s card at Louisiana Downs is a noteworthy exception.
Racing
How to bet With, and Against, Goodnight Olive in the Bed o' Roses Stakes
Champion #1 Goodnight Olive (6-5) will lead a compact field of five postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Bed o’ Roses S. (G2) at Belmont Park.
Wagering
Spot plays and Pick 3 for Monmouth, including the Eatontown and Salvator Mile
The Grade 3 Eatontown S., Salvator Mile, and Monmouth S. highlight a 14-race card at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for June 17
A scaled-down TwinSpires Jury focuses their attention on stakes and undercard action at Monmouth, Ellis, and Belmont this weekend.
Wagering
2023 Pegasus Stakes exotics and field analysis
Kentucky Derby (G1) also-ran Kingsbarns will headline a field of eight in the 1 1/16-mile Pegasus S. at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 16 at Monmouth Park and Ellis Park, along with a ticket for the $1,615 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Chorleywood Stakes
A nice field of nine turf stayers will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Ellis Park green in Saturday’s $175,000 Chorleywood S.
Wagering
Juvenile Stakes Plays for Santa Anita on June 17
A pair of sprint stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight a big 12-race card at the Great Race Place on Saturday.
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 15, 2023
Jason talks about Father's Day and horse racing and how for many of us, they have a strong connection.
Features
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Monomoy Girl Stakes
Two-time Grade 3 victress #1 Wet Paint (6-5) will lead a field of six three-year-old fillies postward in Saturday’s $175,000 Monomoy Girl S. at Ellis Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 15, 2023
Jason opens the show with some betting discussions before looking ahead to weekend racing from Ellis Park, Monmouth Park, and Belmont Park!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park, along with horses to single in the $34,226 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 15-19
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
In some graded stakes, historical trends reveal standout contenders
Some races are dominated by a particular type of horse year after year, and bettors attuned to these trends have a better-than-average chance to cash nice payoffs.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 14
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Thistledown, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $4,286 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 14, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day. Then we welcome in Joe Withee from Emerald Downs to talk about the current meet, the Longacres Mile, and lots of old Seattle racing stories!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs card on Wednesday.
Wagering
Catching My Eye: The Matt Winn (G3) and weekend racing at Ellis Park
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy looks back at the Matt Winn (G3) won by Disarm on Sunday, along with impressive performances from a handful of runners over the weekend at Ellis Park.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: 2023 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival
The Roundtable of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson discusses the Belmont (G1) and other notable performances over the festive weekend.
Belmont Stakes
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 13, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs card on Tuesday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, June 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $6,081 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 13, 2023
Jason welcomes in Crystal Conning from Monmouth Park to talk about her new gig on the TV team there, learning a new circuit, taking a break from riding, and more!
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem: June 12, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend, including a very exciting and special Belmont Stakes victory by Arcangelo.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, June 12 at Thistledown and Prairie Meadows, along with horses to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 12, 2023
Jason looks back at this weekend's Belmont Stakes and discusses all the aftermath of Arcangelo's win, the undercard, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Harness Weekly Update: Lucrative winners, 56% hit the board
Grand Circuit outsiders score, exacta partners pay off, 56% of picks hit the board
Harness
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 12, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs card on Monday.
Wagering
Golden Gate: How to bet the mandatory-payout $45,306 Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Golden Gate Fields meet, which means the Northern California racetrack has scheduled the mandatory payout of a $45,306 carryover in the 20-cent Golden Pick 6.
Wagering
2023 Belmont Stakes winner: Arcangelo (7-1) wins the 155th Belmont Stakes
Jena Antonucci became the first female trainer to win a U.S. Triple Crown race when Arcangelo rallied up the rail under Javier Castellano to spring a 7-1 upset in the 2023 Belmont (G1) at Belmont Park.
Belmont Stakes
2023 Belmont Stakes Live Coverage: Latest News, Updates, Highlights, Results
Get the latest 2023 Belmont Stakes news, live updates, odds, photos, rankings, and more on TwinSpires, the leader in online betting for horse racing!
Belmont Stakes
Sunday Stakes Selections for Belmont Park June 11
A quartet of black-type events will highlight a fine Sunday afternoon of racing at Belmont Park.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for June 10
Belmont Stakes Day and an early opening at Ellis Park are the highlights of one of the most popular betting days of the racing season, and the TwinSpires Jury has you covered with their best insights.
Wagering
Carryovers: $23,020 Pick 5 at Monmouth, $17,430 Super High 5 at Gulfstream
Belmont Park isn’t the only track offering an enticing wagering menu on Saturday. Monmouth Park has a $23,020 Pick 5 carryover on the table, while Gulfstream Park offers a $17,430 Super High 5 prize pool.
Wagering
Belmont Stakes 2023 Expert Picks, Top Picks, Longshots, Analysis
Belmont Stakes 2023 Expert Picks, Top Picks, Longshots, Analysis
Belmont Stakes
How to bet With, and Against, Cody's Wish in the 2023 Met Mile
A top field of nine will vie in Saturday’s ever-important $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1) at Belmont Park.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Ogden Phipps Stakes
A compact, but superb, field of six fillies and mares will go postward in the $500,000 Ogden Phipps S. (G1) at Belmont Park on Saturday.
Wagering
2023 Belmont Stakes: Which horses are bred to handle the distance?
Which horses in the 2023 Belmont (G1) field are most likely to handle the 1 1/2-mile distance? We’ve ranked the top five based on their breeding.
Belmont Stakes
2023 Jaipur Stakes Exotics Plays
An overflow field of 16 will dash six panels on the Belmont Park outer turf oval in Saturday’s $400,000 Jaipur S. (G1).
Wagering
Scully: Playing against favorites in Belmont Stakes
Four-time Belmont winner Todd Pletcher will send out the top two morning line choices in Saturday’s $1.5 Belmont (G1), Forte and Tapit Trice, and I’ll take a stand against both at short odds.
Belmont Stakes
Tipsheet: 2023 Belmont Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will travel the grueling 1 1/2 miles over Big Sandy in Saturday’s $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1).
Wagering
Santa Anita Stakes Plays for June 10
A pair of graded stakes races for the ladies will highlight the Saturday action at The Great Race Place.
Wagering
10-year Belmont Stakes trends favor Forte, Tapit Trice in 2023 field
Below we examine some of the 10-year trends of the Belmont S., from trainers and jockeys to leading sires and more, to narrow down the most likely winner of the 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion.”
Belmont Stakes
Brisnet Speed Rating Report for 2023 Belmont Stakes
Post positions for the 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) will be drawn Tuesday, and nine are considered probable for the 1 1/2-mile “Test of the Champion.” Let’s examine their credentials and Brisnet Speed ratings.
Belmont Stakes
Meet the Contenders Study Guide of Belmont Stakes 2023
Meet the contenders of the Belmont Stakes with star ratings and pro/cons.
Belmont Stakes
Ellis Park racing trends 2023: Trainer & Jockey Stats, Biases, Successful Pedigrees
To get you ready for racing at Ellis Park, we examine some of the top racing trends at the century-old track, from trainer, jockey, and sire win percentages to track biases across difference surfaces.
Wagering
Betting Intelligence: Contenders to watch for June 10
While stars are out in force on Belmont Stakes Day, a few others offer food for thought. Are my notes actionable intelligence, or creativity run amok?
Features
Betting Strategy: Capitalizing on opportunities without a straightforward handicapping opinion
One of the maxims of betting strategy is you want your wagers to be direct reflections of your handicapping opinion, but some handicapping opinions are more clear-cut than others.
Wagering
Tall Tales of the Track: Three Times the Victory
The Carter Handicap has long been a feature of the New York stakes schedule. Inaugurated in 1895, the race is named for William Carter, a tugboat captain and Brooklyn contractor who put up a portion of the purse money and the trophy for his namesake race. Both Aqueduct and Belmont Park have hosted the Carter, but for the majority of its history, it has been contested at Aqueduct, where, in 1944, something singular happened.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 9 at Gulfstream Park and Prairie Meadows, including tickets for Gulfstream’s $6,882 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Scully: All-Stakes Pick 4 play Friday at Belmont Park
The $600,000 New York (G1) for turf distaffers kicks off an all-stakes Pick 4 sequence at Belmont Park on Friday, and I will put together a ticket on a reasonable budget, taking a stand by singling a pair of races.
Wagering
2023 Belmont Stakes News & Notes
Your one-stop shop for everything related to the 2023 Belmont Stakes!
Belmont Stakes
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 8, 2023
Jason gives his thoughts on this year's Belmont Stakes!
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 8, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing his travels and visit to Delta Downs on Wednesday. Then he looks ahead to Saturday's Belmont Stakes!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, June 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Belterra Park, along with horses to single in Belterra’s $4,266 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering