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Ellis Park: First-timers to play in the $3,136 Super High 5 carryover
There’s a $3,136 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s first race at Ellis Park, a $50,000 maiden optional claimer for two-year-olds dashing 5 1/2 furlongs on turf.
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How to bet the Muskoka Stakes
A field of 10 juvenile fillies foaled in Canada will dash 6 1/2 panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Sunday’s $200,000 Muskoka S.
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How to bet the Rancho Bernardo Stakes
The surging #5 Sweet Azteca is the clear one to beat in Sunday’s $100,000 Rancho Bernardo H. (G3) at Del Mar on Sunday.
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2024 Travers Day undercard spot plays
Before the graded stakes action dominates the latter half of Saturday's Travers Day program at Saratoga, there will be the usual mix of maidens and high-class allowances to occupy bettors' attention.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bentornato can win Robert Hilton
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 23, at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Charles Town, including a single for Colonial’s $680 Pick 6 carryover.
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Grade 1 Travers Stakes trends and field analysis
One of the oldest stakes races for sophomores in the U.S., the 155th running of the Travers Stakes will play a large part in determining the champion of a wide-open three-year-old division in 2024.
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Deep Field Makes Pat O’Brien a Fine Wagering Event
A total of eight fleet males will run seven-eighths on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2).
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How to bet the Sorority Stakes
A field of nine will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Sorority S. at Monmouth Park
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Stakes Double Play for Parx on Saturday
A pair of competitive stakes on the fine card at Parx on Saturday caught my eye, and I will make a play in the attractive two-race sequence.
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Scully: Pick 3 play on Travers undercard
Saturday's $1.25 million Travers (G1) promises to be exciting, but other races have more appeal from a betting standpoint.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Aug. 24 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro discuss their best bets and fades for Travers (G1) weekend and Del Mar. Ashley gives her thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's and Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 22, 2024
Jason discusses some of the races and events coming up this weekend in his Thursday Thoughts column.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 22, 2024
Jason looks ahead to the early races on the Travers card at Saratoga as well as Charles Town Classic Night on Friday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 30-1 longshot at Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 22, at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 30-1 longshot.
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Sword Dancer
The mighty Godlophin operation will send out a pair of formidable foes in the six-horse, $750,000 Sword Dancer S. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Betting With, and Against, Vahva in the Ballerina
The exceptional #3 Vahva (1-1) is the one to beat in a strong field of eight fillies and mares who will run seven panels on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Ballerina H. (G1).
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Woodbine All-Stakes Pick 3 Plays into the King’s Plate
An exciting three-race sequence of graded stakes events, concluded by the $1 million King’s Plate S., will be offered at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Travers Stakes
A standout field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga dirt in the storied $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) on Saturday.
Analysis
Hanson: Spot Plays for York Aug. 23
Day 3 of the Ebor Festival at York is highlighted by the Nunthorpe (G1), a five-furlong dash that could have implications on the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar this fall.
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Taking Down the Favorites in the Personal Ensign Stakes
A compact but excellent field of five fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in the $500,000 Personal Ensign S. (G1) on Friday.
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How to bet the 2024 Ballston Spa Stakes
Conditioner Chad Brown has four of the five fillies entered for the lawn in the grassy, $200,000 Ballston Spa S. (G2) at Saratoga on Thursday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 21, 2024
Jason welcomes in TwinSpires' own James Scully to talk about his upcoming trip to the Travers for this year's race, and much more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cape Henlopen Stakes trifecta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes on Wednesday, Aug. 21, at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Delaware’s $6,211 Pick 5 carryover.
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Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 6
Jason looks back at some horses and races that caught his eye during week 6 at Colonial Downs.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for York Aug. 21
The four-day Ebor Festival at York, which runs Wednesday through Saturday, is the last of the multi-day summer festivals on the English racing calendar.
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Racing Roundtable: Alabama, Del Mar Oaks recaps and Travers Day preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines Power Squeeze's win in the Alabama (G1), Iscreamuscream's victory in the Del Mar Oaks (G1), the upcoming Travers (G1) Day card, and more.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 20, 2024
Jason welcomes in Jon Green of DJ Stable to talk about their racing operation, Jon's background in racing, his podcast, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mechanic Susie can win Distaff Stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 20, at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a horse to single in the $934 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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City of Troy seeks Breeders’ Cup Classic berth in epic Juddmonte International
Wednesday’s Juddmonte International (G1) at York has the potential be a race for the ages.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Action heats up at Saratoga, York
Last week was relatively quiet in terms of Breeders’ Cup prep action. Call it the calm before the storm that is Aug. 21-24.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 19, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Monday's races at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 19, 2024
Jason looks back at Saturday's night's Gold Cup and Saucer at Charlottetown and talks about the special event.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 19, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend including the postponement of the King's Plate, racing from Saratoga and Del Mar, and much more!
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Ellis Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 19 at Ellis Park, along with horses to play in the $678 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Ellis Park: Analyzing the $3,295 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to win a share of Sunday’s $3,295 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park, you’ll have to decipher Race 1, a maiden special weight for two-year-olds racing one mile on turf.
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Royalty and Roses: The Nobility Comes to Churchill Downs
Not only has the Kentucky Derby played to many Thoroughbred kings and queens, but has also attracted its share of royalty to the day’s celebrations, including famed royal equestrienne herself, Queen Elizabeth II.
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Trackside: 2024 King's Plate Weekend at Woodbine
TwinSpires races to the trackside this weekend for King's Plate Weekend at Woodbine.
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Carryovers: $9,093 Super High 5 at Ellis Park, $12,240 Pick 6 at Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.
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How to bet the Bolton Landing Stakes
Juvenile fillies will jaunt 5 1/2 panels on the Saratoga lawn in Sunday’s $150,000 Bolton Landing Stakes
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunset Glory can upset stakes debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 16, at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $9,612 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the Del Mar Oaks
An octet of sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1) at Del Mar.
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Woodbine Pick 3 Play into the King’s Plate
A challenging three-race sequence, concluded by the $1 million King’s Plate S., will be offered at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Subsandor Looms Large in Iselin
Trainer Richard Mandella ships #6 Subsandor to the East Coast for the first time to contest Saturday’s $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S. (G3) at Monmouth Park.
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Exotics Plays for the King Edward Stakes
A field of eight will travel one mile on the Woodbine lawn Saturday in the $200,000 King Edward S. (G2).
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Linda’s Gift tops CTT and TOC Stakes at Del Mar
A total of eight turf stayers will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Del Mar turf in Friday’s $100,000 CTT and TOC S.
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Betting With, and Against, She Feels Pretty in the Lake Placid Stakes
The Cherie DeVaux-trained #7 She Feels Pretty (2-1) is the deserving morning-line favorite for Saturday’s $200,000 Lake Placid S. (G2) at Saratoga.
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Grade 1 Alabama trends and field analysis
One of the oldest races for female Thoroughbreds in the U.S., the 144th running of the Grade 1 Alabama will feature eight three-year-old fillies at Saratoga on Saturday, Aug. 17.
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How to bet the 2024 Rick Violette Stakes
Eight New York-bred sophomores are entered for the grass in Thursday’s $125,000 Rick Violette S. at Saratoga.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 15, 2024
Jason shares some final thoughts on the Arlington Million card from Colonial Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 15, 2024
Jason looks ahead to the weekend of racing including races from Woodbine and Saratoga. He also discusses some mindset topics as it relates to handicapping and betting.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Man of Mischief looks live
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 15 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including live longshots to play in Colonial’s $7,936 Pick 6 carryover.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $107,470 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $107,470 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 14, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing a big payout in Colonial's Late Pick 5 on Tuesday. Then we welcome in Vince Bruun from Emerald Downs to talk Longacres Mile and Emerald racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Carl Spackler, Charyn impress in Mile qualifiers
The second Sunday in August was all about turf racing, at least when it came to Breeders’ Cup prep events.
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Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 5
Jason looks back at some horses who caught his eye from the Arlington Million Day card at Colonial Downs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial Downs longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 13 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including analysis of Colonial’s $3,586 Pick 6 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 13, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some handicapping. Then we welcome back Will Humphrey to the show to talk about retiring from race riding, working in media, and current racing topics.
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The 6th Sire: VOTE for our final First-Crop Sire to watch in 2024 [POLL]
Five horses have been preselected, with the sixth being chosen by YOU! Which Freshman Sire should TwinSpires follow for 2024?
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 12, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Monday's card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at Sunday's Longacres Mile and discusses the race and some of its amazing history.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at Sunday's Arlington Million card and talks about all the winners as well as his experiences in the booth for the big card.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta in the Randolph D. Rouse Memorial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 12 at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including price horses to play in the $6,305 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
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Colonial Downs: Singles for the Arlington Million Day Pick 6 carryover
The stakes-packed Sunday card at Colonial Downs includes a $733 carryover in the $1 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6, which features a modest 15% takeout rate.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Cursed Classic Contest
Despite the bright skies and the field brimming with talent, Burgoo King’s 1932 Derby win would prove to be one not of good fortune, but bad luck instead.
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Santa Rosa: A single for the $1,190 Pick 6 carryover
Rain has caused cancellations and postponements of racing at many East Coast tracks this week. But the action is progressing uninterrupted in California, where Santa Rosa is hosting a Saturday card with a $1,190 Pick 6 carryover up for grabs.
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Trackside: 2024 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Our team of experts goes trackside at Colonial Downs for Arlington Million Day.
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Betting With, and Against, Nations Pride in the Arlington Million
Six horses will challenge morning-line favorite #4 Nations Pride (8-5) in the $1 million Arlington Million S. (G1) at Colonial Downs on Sunday.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Fourstardave leads Sunday qualifiers
The summer racing season is in full swing, and we’re 12 weeks out from the 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. The main contenders for the 14 championship races are gradually coming into focus.
Breeders Cup
Exotics Plays for the Van Clief Stakes
A full field of 12 will travel 5 1/2 panels on the outer turf at Colonial Downs in Sunday’s competitive $150,000 Van Clief S.
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Grade 1 Arlington Million trends and field analysis
The prestigious Grade 1 Arlington Million will run at Colonial Downs on Sunday, Aug. 11, as part of a 12-race card that features the Beverly D. S. (G2), a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In challenge series event for the Filly & Mare Turf (G1) in November.
Analysis
Taking a Shot in the Mahony Stakes at Saratoga
The second, third, and fourth-place finishers of the recent Quick Call S. (G3) will lead the way in Sunday’s $150,000 Mahony S. at Saratoga.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Upset for the Graduation Stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 9 at Del Mar and Emerald Downs, including a horse to single in the $1,208 Pick 6 carryover at Emerald Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 9, 2024
A bonus Friday show this week as Jason is joined by Colonial Downs Analyst Kaitlin Free to talk about the Arlington Million, Beverly D. and Secretariat Stakes this weekend at Colonial.
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How to Bet the 2024 Fourstardave Handicap
A fine field of six will jaunt one mile on the Saratoga inner turf in Sunday’s $500,000 Fourstardave H. (G1).
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Star of Mystery Gets the Nod in Galway Stakes
The Godolphin blue looms large in Saturday’s $150,000 Galway S. on the Saratoga turf with #5 Star of Mystery.
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Keying Anisette on top in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap
Three-time Grade 1 heroine #2 Anisette is a towering presence in Saturday’s $200,000 Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) at Del Mar.
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Fev Rover to defend her crown in Beverly D Stakes
A strong field of six fillies and mares will go 1 3/16 miles on the Colonial Downs outer lawn in Sunday’s $500,000 Beverly D. S. (G2).
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Aug. 10-11 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Nick Tammaro review their best bets and fades for Colonial Downs for the Arlington Million (G1) card, Ellis Park, and Del Mar. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar
A total of nine juveniles who were bred or sired in the Golden State will dash 5 1/2 panels on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $100,000 Graduation S.
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How to bet the Bison City Stakes
The second leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara will take place on Saturday when nine sophomore fillies will go postward in the $250,000 Bison City S. at Woodbine.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 8, 2024
Jason looks ahead to Sunday's Colonial Downs card and shares some thoughts on the big day.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware and Saratoga maidens
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 8 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, including a first-time starter at 6-1 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 8, 2024
Jason updates on all the changes this weekend with the racing schedule including the Arlington Million card being moved to Sunday. He looks ahead to the race, as well as the Longacres Mile, Del Mar racing, and more!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 7, 2024
Jason discusses the Del Mar meet, trip handicapping, Trip Note Pros, and much more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ace of Cats can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Louisiana Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Arthur's Ride takes the Whitney plus other Grade 1 action
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the performance of Arthur's Ride in the Whitney (G1), the other Grade 1 action from the weekend, and what else caught their eye in racing.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 4
Jason looks back at some horses and races that caught his eye this past week at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays around North America
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with non-favored horses to play in the $2,339 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the West Virginia Derby (G3) from Sunday evening. Then he welcomes in Dave Zenner from Colonial Downs to talk about the upcoming Arlington Million (G1), and Dave shares lots of old Million stories from his time working at Arlington Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trio of Ellis win plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 5 at Ellis Park and Louisiana Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing including action from Saratoga, Ellis Park, Del Mar, and the Hambletonian!
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the big races and his thoughts on them from this past weekend.
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Canterbury: A single for the $16,433 Pick 5 carryover
There are two good reasons to play Sunday’s 50-cent Late Pick 5 at Canterbury Park. One is the low 10% takeout rate. The other is the $16,433 carryover.
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Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park
TwinSpires races to the track this weekend to bring you exclusive content surrounding this week's Kentucky Down Preview Weekend at Ellis Park.
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Chasing Saturday carryovers at Colonial and Gulfstream
Updated: Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Saturday's carryover at Colonial Downs.
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