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Betting the 2024 Preakness on different budgets
A seemingly wide-open field has assembled for the 2024 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. A solid case can be made for many of the entrants to win the 1 3/16-mile race.
Triple Crown
Twirling Point the pick in Murphy Stakes
A dozen sophomores have been entered to contest the $100,000 James W. Murphy S. at Pimlico on Saturday.
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Top 5 storylines for 2024 Preakness Stakes
The scratch of morning line favorite Muth dominated the headlines on Wednesday of Preakness Week. Moreover, it removed a pivotal talking point: would Muth confirm the form of his Arkansas Derby (G1) victory over next-out Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mystik Dan?
Preakness Stakes
2024 Preakness Stakes Latest News and Notes
The 149th running of the Preakness S. is quickly upon us. Our Preakness News and Notes offers all our coverage in one place to act as the ultimate guide to aid in your betting experience.
Preakness Stakes
How to bet the Vagrancy Stakes
A cast of six talented fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $175,000 Vagrancy S. (G3).
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Dinner Party Stakes Exotics Plays
An accomplished field of 12 will run 1 1/8 miles on the Pimlico lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Dinner Party S. (G3).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ward firster looks live
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 16 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Finger Lakes, including a first-time starter from the hot Wesley Ward barn.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 16, 2024
Jason discusses the Preakness (G1), how it changes with Muth scratched, and more!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 16, 2024
Jason discusses the scratch of Muth in this year's Preakness (G1) to open the show. Then we welcome in Jeremy Balan to discuss the contenders in this year's second jewel of the Triple Crown.
Racing Podcast
How to bet the 2024 The Very One Stakes
An overflow field of 13 fillies and mares will dash five-eighths on the Pimlico lawn in Friday’s $100,000 The Very One S.
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How to bet the 2024 Louisville Stakes
A total of 11 turf stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Louisville S. (G3).
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Hanson: 2024 Black-Eyed Susan Day Spot Plays
Some of the more intriguing betting races on Friday's Black-Eyed Susan Day card at Pimlico will be found in the lower-level overnight events, rather than in the stakes.
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Lady Moscato is the Miss Preakness Value Play
The $150,000 Miss Preakness S. (G3) is loaded with speed and the race seems to set up perfectly for a filly to come from off the pace.
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How to bet the 2024 Hilltop Stakes
A trio of sophomore fillies stand out to me in the $100,000 Hilltop S. at Pimlico on Friday.
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Betting With, and Against, Beer Can Man in the McKay Turf Sprint
A dozen turf dashers will go five panels on the Pimlico green in Saturday’s $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
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The FREE Preakness Stakes 149 Betting Guide
Download the best Preakness Stakes betting guide available; expert picks, rich analysis and official odds
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2024 Preakness Stakes: Meet the Contenders
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Preakness S at Pimlico. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Preakness Stakes
Pat Day Mile shows power of horses cutting back to one turn
When handicapping one-turn stakes races for three-year-olds during and after the Road to the Kentucky Derby, favoring horses with experience running long in Derby preps can reap dividends.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 15, 2024
Jason welcomes in longtime horse player and Alberta racecaller Murray Slough to the show to talk some western Canada racing, share some stories, and talk some betting.
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $1,758 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Peter Pan Stakes, Preakness date debate, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates the chances of Peter Pan (G3) winner Antiquarian in the Belmont (G1) and whether the Preakness (G1) should finally change dates. Then the panel closes out with a discussion of the performances that caught their eye over the weekend.
Racing
2024 Brisnet Preakness Speed Rating Report and Run Style Analysis
Nine three-year-olds are set for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday’s 149th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, and we will preview Brisnet Speed ratings and run styles
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Tipsheet: 2024 Preakness Stakes
An excellent field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico dirt in the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, the $2 million Preakness S. (G1).
Preakness Stakes
Tipsheet: 2024 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
An octet of sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Pimlico dirt in Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G2).
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Close Encounters of Unlucky Kind
Sometimes the difference between winning and losing is nothing more than a bit of bad luck, as jockey Charley Kurtsinger discovered in the 1936 Kentucky Derby.
Features
Preakness: How do Derby alumni vs. new shooters compare?
For many years, the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico was dominated by horses exiting the Kentucky Derby (G1) two weeks prior. But trends are shifting, and now “new shooters” who did not compete in the Derby are winning the Preakness with regularity.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 15
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster analyzes the Wednesday card at Happy Valley and makes his selections.
Expert Picks
Everything to know about the 2024 Preakness post positions
Post positions for the 2024 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico were drawn on Monday, with a nine-horse field slated to contest the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Triple Crown
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $2,505 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 14, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing the Preakness (G1) draw and the Black-Eyed Susan (G2). Then we welcome Oklahoma and Texas-based trainer Scott Young to talk about his career as a jockey and trainer.
Racing Podcast
2024 Preakness Stakes: Muth installed as 8-5 favorite
The post positions have been drawn for Saturday's 149th running of the Preakness (G1).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 13, 2024
Jason looks back at Monmouth Park's opening day, then he looks ahead to the Preakness.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Thistledown
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 13 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a stakes winner offering 10-1 morning line odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 13, 2024
Jason catches up on some news from around the racing world and looks back at the weekend races from Belmont and Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
Aqueduct: A horse to single in the $86,599 Pick 6 carryover
Bettors who want to win a share of Sunday’s non-jackpot $86,599 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct will have to decipher a formidable set of races.
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Churchill Downs: Analyzing the $5,647 Super High 5 carryover
The $1 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs went unsolved in the final race on Friday, triggering a $5,647 carryover into the first race on Saturday.
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Occult the key in 2024 Serena’s Song Stakes
Alpha Delta Stables’ #7 Occult had a very good sophomore campaign and looks set to improve in 2024 as she looms large in the $100,000 Serena’s Song S. at Monmouth on Sunday.
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How to bet the Soaring Softly Stakes
An overflow cast of 14 sophomore fillies has been entered for the $175,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3) at Aqueduct on Sunday. The six-furlong dash on the outer lawn looks to be an attractive betting affair and I am using a trio of runners in the heat.
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Notes on Royal Ascot hopefuls in Gulfstream Park’s Royal Palm Juvenile Stakes
One year after launching Crimson Advocate to Royal Ascot stardom, Gulfstream Park hopes to unleash more successful prospects in Saturday’s Royal Palm Juvenile and its fillies’ counterpart.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 10
Selections and analysis for the Saturday card at Sha Tin that begins late Friday night U.S. time.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 30-1 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 10 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, including a horse to play in Churchill’s $4,349 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 11 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Tipsheet: 2024 Peter Pan Stakes
An intriguing and talented field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan S. (G3)
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2024 Man o’ War Exotics Plays
A deep field of turf stayers will contest the $400,000 Man o’ War S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday. The 1 3/8-mile grassy tussle has a strong European influence to it with five runners that were bred overseas, and I expect four of those to make a huge impact in the event.
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How to bet With, and Against, Nice As Pie in the Mamzelle
A massive group has been entered for Saturday’s $225,000 Mamzelle S. at Churchill Downs. The 5 1/2-furlong turf dash is led by #2 Nice As Pie (9-5) who is 4-for-4 on the Turfway synthetic this season, with wins in the Valdale S. and Serena’s Song S. in succession as of late.
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How to bet the Runhappy Stakes at Aqueduct
Stakes winner #1 Straight No Chaser will face five foes in his anticipated return to racing in Saturday’s $175,000 Runhappy S. (G3), one of four graded races on the excellent card.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-timer price plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a trio of first-time starters at odds between 4-1 and 8-1.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 9, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on racing and the Preakness (G1) in this week's Thursday Thoughts.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 9, 2024
Jason looks ahead to some weekend racing from Churchill and Belmont at Aqueduct, as well as some self-analysis on improving our racing and life success.
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Kentucky Derby 150 and Oaks takeaways
The Racing Roundtable reconvenes to discuss Mystik Dan's win in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) plus Thorpedo Anna's Kentucky Oaks (G1) victory, which gave trainer Kenny McPeek and rider Brian Hernandez Jr. a rare Kentucky/Oaks double.
Kentucky Derby
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including longshots at 8-1 and 10-1.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 8, 2024
Jason opens the show catching up on the news of the day. Then we welcome in Pimlico announcer Dave Rodman to talk about some of his favorite Preakness (G1) memories as well as getting ready for this year's running.
Racing Podcast
When a horse willingly races inside and through traffic, take note
Some horses are uncomfortable racing inside and behind rivals and fail to run their best when asked to do so. Others don’t mind at all, opening the door for perfect ground-saving trips.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 7 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold $30 double wager.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 7, 2024
Jason finishes up discussing this past weekend's Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) cards, as well as updates on news coming out of both days.
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the success of the Kentucky Derby weekend and how important it is to build off of that.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby. Discusses the day, the betting of the race, the race itself, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Single for $14,871 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 6 at Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in the $14,871 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Mystik Dan inspires a look at the closest finishes in Kentucky Derby history
Mystik Dan’s victory in a three-way finish in Saturday’s 150th Kentucky Derby (G1), with Sierra Leone and Forever Young noses apart, immediately posed the question...
History
Gulfstream: How to bet the $3,244 Super High 5 carryover
A relatively quiet Sunday of post-Kentucky Derby racing includes a $3,244 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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2024 Kentucky Derby winner: Mystik Dan (18-1) wins the 150th Kentucky Derby
In the closest Kentucky Derby (G1) finish in more than a quarter-century, Mystik Dan surged up the rail and turned back late challenges to win the 150th edition of the historic race by a nose.
Kentucky Derby
Official 2024 Kentucky Derby live odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
The 2024 Kentucky Derby holds a large volume of value among the horses entered. Suggested plays to use in your betting strategy are as follows...
Kentucky Derby
Why I'm Betting Sierra Leone in the Kentucky Derby
Sierra Leone closed fast in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) on April 6 to earn another 100 points and morning line odds of 3-1 for today's Kentucky Derby. This son of Gun Runner's record of 4-3-1-0 is just one reason why I will be betting on #2 Sierra Leone in the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
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Where to Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby: Date, Time, Live Stream & TV Schedule
Ready for the historic 150th Kentucky Derby? Watch the fastest two minutes in sports on your television or phone via either NBC or TwinSpires.com.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Picks and Expert Predictions
What are the TwinSpires horse racing analysts betting?
Kentucky Derby
How to bet against the Kentucky Derby 150 favorite
Fierceness entered Kentucky Derby week as the morning-line favorite at 5-2 on the strength of his 13 1/2-length victory in the Florida Derby on March 30. Yet I find myself considering putting my betting dollars elsewhere Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby Horses and Top Contenders
The 150th Kentucky Derby features an overflow field of 22 horses for this classic 1 1/4-mile test.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby Live Coverage: Latest News, Live Updates, Analysis, Contenders, Odds & More for Saturday racing at Churchill Downs | May 4, 2024
TwinSpires presents live blog coverage of the Kentucky Derby 2024.
Racing
2024 Kentucky Derby: weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
Will it rain during the Kentucky Derby? Partly cloudy, but warm today!
Racing
Where to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby: date, time, live stream & full TV schedule
Where to watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby: Full Schedule
Racing
Brisnet Late Pace rating report for the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Bettors wondering which horses are most likely to handle 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1) are advised to analyze Brisnet Late Pace ratings.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Derby
A full field of sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles over the famed Churchill Downs surface in the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Betting the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets
A full field will go postward in Saturday’s 150th $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) beneath the Twin Spires. Will conditioners Brad Cox or Bill Mott, who each have one Derby win to their credit despite their horse not crossing the wire in first, add a second victory in the storied race to pad their substantial respective resumes?
Kentucky Derby
How Mucciolo is betting the 2024 Kentucky Derby
I’m a big fan of this particular cast of sophomores that will go postward for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1). The field features potential superstars and lightly raced prospects with especially high ceilings.
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs: Betting the Kentucky Derby Day mandatory-payout $75,438 Pick 6 carryover
One of the most enticing bets on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs is the Derby City 6. The 20-cent Pick 6 has accumulated a $75,438 carryover that will be paid out in mandatory fashion during Saturday’s card.
Kentucky Derby
Storylines to watch for 2024 Kentucky Derby
The 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) promises to be a vintage renewal, befitting the special historical occasion.
Features
2024 Kentucky Oaks winner: Thorpedo Anna (4-1) wins the 150th Kentucky Oaks
Over a sloppy track at Churchill Downs, 4-1 second choice Thorpedo Anna led all the way to win the 150th running of the historic $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Racing
2024 Kentucky Derby, Oaks Betting Guide: Picks, Odds, Horses
Expert horse racing analysts and handicappers Vance Hanson, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Ashley Anderson, John Mucciolo and Keeler Johnson have studied the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby cards to present their betting opinions for 2024.
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2024 Kentucky Derby run styles
Let's examine run styles for the horses in the 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1)
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How to bet the 2024 Gold Fever Stakes
A sharp group of eight sophomores will go postward in the $150,000 Gold Fever S. at Aqueduct on Sunday.
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Ghostwriter the pick to topple Troy in 2000 Guineas
Before the Kentucky Derby Day card gets into full swing on Saturday, I'll continue my betting journey through the English flat season with a play in that country's first classic of the year, the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket.
International
Santa Anita: Betting the $13,859 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to win a share of Friday’s $13,859 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita, you’ll have to decipher a race filled entirely with first-time starters.
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2024 Kentucky Oaks Live Coverage, Latest News, Live Updates, Analysis, Contenders, Odds & More for Friday racing at Churchill Downs | May 3, 2024
TwinSpires presents live blog coverage of the Kentucky Oaks 2024 during Kentucky Derby week.
Racing
2024 Triple Crown odds: how favorites and field size impact each race
Like most U.S. betting outlets, you won’t find any single bets available on a horse to win the 2024 Triple Crown with TwinSpires. But you can bet on each individual race.
Racing
Saturday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Kentucky Derby undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard on Saturday, May 4 at Churchill Downs, including an all-stakes Pick 3.
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Dosage Index and birthdates for 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders
Since the Dosage Index became a Kentucky Derby (G1) handicapping tool a few decades back, some interest remains in how the current contenders stack up.
Analysis
Why the Kentucky Derby generates big betting payoffs
The Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is considered one of the best betting races of the year. The reason? Big payoffs. And the reason for the big payoffs? Simple mathematics.
Education
Great Meadow: Virginia Gold Cup and Commonwealth Cup picks
A great day of racing over fences is on the agenda at Great Meadow this Saturday. The historic Virginia Gold Cup is the co-feature alongside the Commonwealth Cup (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Ruffian Stakes
Grade 1 winner #1 Randomized will make her four-year-old debut in the $200,000 Ruffian S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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The Thurby Live Blog for Thursday racing at Churchill Downs | May 2, 2024
TwinSpires presents live blog coverage of Thurby racing action during Kentucky Derby week.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 2, 2024
Jason gives his final thoughts and picks for the Kentucky Oaks (G1) and Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
How Keeler Johnson will bet the 2024 Kentucky Derby
Will #17 Fierceness (5-2) win or lose the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs? That’s the pivotal question bettors must ponder.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet with, and against, Zozos in the Churchill Downs Stakes
A really nice field of 11 older males will run seven furlongs on dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Churchill Downs S. (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Exotics plays for the 2024 American Turf
A wildly competitive cast of three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $600,000 American Turf S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 2, 2024
Jason gives some final thoughts on the Kentucky Derby weekend, takes some calls from featured guests, and more!
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thurby all-stakes Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Thursday, May 2 “Thurby” card at Churchill Downs, including an all-stakes Pick 3.
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How Keeler Johnson will play the 2024 Kentucky Oaks
Some years, the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs features one or two fillies who are clearly better than the rest. That’s not the case in Friday’s ultra-competitive 150th renewal of the Oaks.
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