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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 14 at Parx Racing and Turf Paradise, along with tickets for the $683 Super High 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 14, 2023
Jason opens the show catching up on some news and talking about the football championship from Sunday. Then we welcome in horseplayer and owner Dylan Donnelly to talk about his tournament win at Tampa over the weekend, tournament strategy in different formats, owning horses, and more!
Racing Podcast
The Heart That Wears the Crown: Sir Barton
Thoroughbreds are fast and powerful athletes and the most elite are the ones whose names become a part of our collective consciousness, but, like familiar faces like Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, they were living, breathing beings who interacted with the world around them and left a distinct impression on those who cared for them.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Skinner, Arthur's Ride impress
You might assume February is too late for a future Kentucky Derby (G1) winner to be scoring their maiden victory. That’s true most of the time, but not always.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Litigate
When Litigate rallied to a determined victory in the Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, it was confirmation the bay colt has been waiting for a chance to shine running long.
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Chase the Chaos winning the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields (Photo by Vassar Photography)
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chase the Chaos
What do we make of Chase the Chaos, who unleashed a giant homestretch rally to win the El Camino Real Derby over the synthetic Tapeta track at Golden Gate Fields? Can he successfully switch to dirt?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hit Show
When Hit Show stormed down the Aqueduct homestretch to dominate the 1 1/8-mile Withers (G3), he fulfilled the promise of a pedigree geared top and bottom toward success running long.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 13 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, along with horses to play in Turf Paradise’s $2,682 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 13, 2023
Jason writes about the Suncoast Stakes and how there's never a sure thing in horse racing.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 13, 2023
Jason looks back at the racing action from the weekend, including the Sam F. Davis and Suncoast Stakes from Tampa Bay Downs. He also talks about the Withers and El Camino Real Derby.
Racing Podcast
Harness Weekly Update: $57 winner among 'Sporty' results
$57, $39 winners top host of feature winners and H2W hits.
Harness
Forte holds as 8-1 individual choice in KDFW Pool 4; 'All others' 2-1
Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) closed Sunday with stability at the very top, coupled with big market moves for a filly as well as recent winners.
Kentucky Derby
Saudi Cup Day prospectus: Country Grammer, Taiba, Elite Power among probables
Now that the projected fields for the Feb. 25 Saudi Cup Day extravaganza have been announced, let’s get a head start on the handicapping! Here are the key contenders in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) as well the five Thoroughbred stakes on the undercard.
International
Fair Grounds Pick 6 for Feb. 12: $9,039 carryover and 15% takeout
Sunday’s Pick 6 at Fair Grounds is bettable to say the least: 15% takeout, $9,039 carryover, plus every race is an open company affair.
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Fair Grounds: Horses to single in the $9,039 Pick 6 carryover
This week’s racing action at Fair Grounds wraps up on Sunday with an enticing $9,039 non-jackpot carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
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How to bet the 2023 Lady of Shamrock Stakes
An intriguing field of seven sophomores fillies will travel one mile on the Santa Anita turf in Sunday’s $100,000 Lady of Shamrock S.
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Analyzing carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a bevy of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park.
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Handicappers Debate: 2023 Sam F. Davis at Tampa Bay Downs
The Road to the Kentucky Derby series is featured in this week’s debate, as handicappers James Scully and Vance Hanson offer different opinions in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
Kentucky Derby
The Jury: Bets and fades for Feb. 11
Tampa Bay Downs hosts the most important race card on Saturday, including the Sam F. Davis (G3) and the return of champion filly Wonder Wheel in the Suncoast S. The TwinSpires Jury has scanned that program and others to come up with their best plays of the weekend.
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Betting With, and Against, Manhattan Jungle in the Sweet Life Stakes
A sizable field of 11 sophomore fillies will travel about 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course in Saturday’s $100,000 Sweet Life S.
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Turfway: 2023 Valdale Stakes Exotics Plays
A total of 11 sophomore fillies will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the synthetic at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $125,000 Valdale S.
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Aqueduct: How to bet the 2023 Jimmy Winkfield Stakes
A compact field of five three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Jimmy Winkfield S.
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Sydney Preview: In Secret, Anamoe begin autumn campaigns
The Sydney autumn carnival continues its kick into gear this weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 10 at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $4,320 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Dubai Preview: Shirl's Bee hard to beat in UAE 2,000 Guineas
Some potential contenders for the main Kentucky Derby overseas qualifying race contest the UAE 2,000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan on Friday.
International
Tipsheet: 2023 Sam F. Davis Stakes
A full field of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Tampa Bay Downs dirt surface in the $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3) on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2023 El Camino Real Derby
An octet of sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Golden Gate Fields All-Weather surface in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby.
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Tipsheet: 2023 Withers Stakes
A total of seven sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Gulfstream Spot plays for Feb. 11, including the Turf Sprint S.
The Grade 3 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes and the $100,000 Ladies’ Turf Sprint Stakes highlight Saturday’s 12-race card at the Florida racetrack.
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 Suncoast Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) and Alcibiades (G1) winner Wonder Wheel will go for her fifth victory in her sixth career start when she faces a field of nine in the one-mile and 40-yard Suncoast S. for three-year-old fillies.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Report: Mott strikes in Holy Bull, sends contenders to Sam Davis, Withers
Rocket Can opened his three-year-old season with a rallying win in the Feb. 4 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 9, 2023
Jason writes about doing authentic content both inside of racing and out, and how that can connect with an audience.
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 9, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about some news articles from this week as well as a conversation on bettors determining what tracks they're good and bad at. Then he looks ahead to the late Pick 5 at Tampa Bay Downs, including the Suncoast and Sam F. Davis Stakes.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 9 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $2,560 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Feb. 9-13
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
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 8, 2023
Jason welcomes in content creator Rasi Harper to talk about "The Real Players Inside the Backstretch." They discuss the origins of their videos, interviewing people in racing, showcasing backside workers, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Gulfstream Park and Mahoning Valley, along with horses to play in lucrative carryovers at Turfway Park and Charles Town.
Wagering
Forte listed at 8-1, ‘All Others' 2-1 for Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will open its three-day run Friday at noon (ET) and close Sunday at 6 p.m. The revamped KDFW features 40 betting interests for the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) on May 6.
Kentucky Derby
When to bet to place (or not)
The place bet can be a tricky wager to properly play. Not because it’s complicated to understand, but because executing a sound strategy that capitalizes on your opinions is easier said than done.
Education
Racing Roundtable: Holy Bull and Robert B. Lewis
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back at last weekend's classic preps and other three-year-old doings in this week's Racing Roundtable.
Features
Catching My Eye: Fair Grounds Feb. 2-4
Yes, 11 of the 38 in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3 are trained by Brad Cox, but don’t think for a second that’s all he’s got.
Analysis
Pedigree notebook: Earls Rock built upon legends ancient and modern
Earls Rock's pedigree curates a multiplicity of strains of Northern Dancer, and his female line traces to an all-time great racemare.
Pedigree
Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award tough to beat at Happy Valley
Two HK$3.8 million ($485,000) Class 1 contests highlight Wednesday’s racing at Happy Valley.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 7 at Turf Paradise, along with horses to single in Pick 5 carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Sunland Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 7, 2023
Jason welcomes in jockey Willie Martinez to the show to talk about his 30-plus-year career in the saddle, winning a Breeders' Cup race, moving away from home at a young age, his George Woolf nomination, and much more!
Racing
Pedigree profile: Newgate
Does Newgate have the pedigree to succeed over classic distances? It’s not necessarily a clear-cut answer, because there are mixed signals to interpret.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Bus Buzz, Demolition Duke impress
Santa Anita… Fair Grounds… Gulfstream Park… Oaklawn Park… Tampa Bay Downs. Possible Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders won maiden special weights at racetracks all around the country last week.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rocket Can
It isn’t surprising to see Rocket Can enjoying success on the Kentucky Derby (G1) trail. The gray colt boasts a pedigree combining speed with stamina, often a recipe for success in the Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 6, 2023
Jason writes about an aspiring racecaller who got an opportunity to call some races this past weekend.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 6, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing action, including the Holy Bull card from Gulfstream Park. He also discusses the pair of graded stakes at Tampa Bay Downs as well as racing from Santa Anita.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 6 at Turf Paradise and Mahoning Valley, including midrange longshots to support in Turf Paradise’s $5,562 Pick 5 carryover.
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Harness Weekly Update: 44% in the money
Harness features strike and place profits ignite exactas with 44% hitting the board
Harness
Saudi Cup: Scotland Yard building case as local hope
One year after locally-based Emblem Road stunned the world in the Saudi Cup (G1), could lightning strike twice for the same connections in the $20 million race?
Racing
Horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Sunday carryovers at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, including a live longshot in Santa Anita’s mandatory-payout $391,631 Rainbow Pick 6 jackpot.
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How to bet the 2023 San Marcos Stakes
A deep cast of 10 turf stayers has been assembled for the $200,000 San Marcos S. (G3) at Santa Anita on Sunday.
Wagering
Horses to play in the Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream, Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Saturday Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Feb. 4
A lot of graded stakes are on tap Saturday at Gulfstream, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay Downs, but the TwinSpires Jury has characteristically cast a wide net in search of their best plays of the weekend.
Wagering
Dublin Festival Day 2: Honeysuckle can return to winning form
We will focus on the big race of the day, the Irish Champion Hurdle, and offer spot plays for the other Grade 1 events.
International
Pick 3 for Gulfstream Feb. 4, including Forward Gal Stakes
Gulfstream Park will offer a 12-race card on Saturday packed with five graded stakes, including the Forward Gal S. (G3), which will award qualifying points toward the Kentucky Oaks (G1) to the top five finishers on a 20-8-6-4-2 scale.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Major Dude in the Kitten's Joy Stakes
A total of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $175,000 Kitten’s Joy S. (G3).
Wagering
Using Stable Alerts as a handicapping tool
If you’ve ever missed a bet because you weren’t aware your preferred horse was entered to race, we have good news. Stable Alerts from TwinSpires let you know when it’s time to bet.
Education
Fair Grounds Early Pick 5 for Feb. 3: Separate early, survive, secure value
I’ll look to pull away from the crowd early by singling in the first race with a runner I am confident in.
Wagering
Sydney Preview: Zou Tiger can take Eskimo Prince Stakes
A look at the day's feature, the Eskimo Prince (G3), and spot plays for other features at Royal Randwick on Friday night ET
International
Great Britain Preview: Jet Of Magic can be a hero at Sandown
Contenders for the Cheltenham Festival in Britain this weekend head to Sandown, where the Scilly Isles Novices’ Chase (G1) and the Heroes Handicap Hurdle headline the meet.
International
Dublin Festival Day 1: Saint Roi seeks Irish Arkle upset
Day one of the Dublin Festival at Leopardstown features four Grade 1 races.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 3 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
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Kentucky Derby Report: Southwest flash, Cyclone set for Holy Bull
The second of four Kentucky Derby qualifiers at Oaklawn Park, the Jan. 28 Southwest (G3) featured the return of Arabian Knight, a spectacular wire-to-wire maiden winner on the Breeders’ Cup Saturday undercard in his career debut.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Holy Bull Stakes
Star Ratings and Pros/Cons for the Holy Bull Stakes contenders.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Cox striking at 42% through Jan. 29 at Fair Grounds
Through Jan. 29 at Fair Grounds, the Brad Cox barn has sent out 50 runners, 21 of them winners. 42%.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Forego Stakes at Turfway Park
The Saturday feature at Turfway Park is the $125,000 Forego S., a 6 1/2-furlong dash on the All-Weather for the boys.
Wagering
Dubai Preview: Algiers can continue on winning trail
The Dubai carnival of racing moves a little closer to World Cup night with four graded stakes races this Friday.
International
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 2, 2023
Jason talks about some horse racing personalities and participants he'd love to interview someday.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 2, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about going broke with your betting bankroll. Then he looks ahead to the Withers as well as turf stakes at Tampa Bay Downs.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 2 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including horses to single (or not) in the $4,958 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Feb. 2-6
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.
Racing
How to bet the 2023 Bayakoa Stakes at Oaklawn
Pippin S. hero Lovely Ride and a number of her race rivals from the Oaklawn stakes will meet again in Saturday’s Grade 3 Bayakoa S. for fillies and mares four years and older.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Sweetest Chant Stakes
A very good group of nine sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park green in Saturday’s $175,000 Sweetest Chant S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Santa Monica Stakes
A six-pack of fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Santa Monica S. (G2).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Holy Bull Stakes
An octet of three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull S. (G3).
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 1, 2023
Jason is joined by owner Jake Ballis to talk about his time in the game as an owner, the formation of Black Type Thoroughbreds, partnerships, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 1 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $13,558 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Arabian Knight, Pegasus World Cup, and Eclipse Awards
The Racing Roundtable discusses Arabian Knight's romp in the Southwest (G3), takeaways from the Pegasus World Cup (G1), and Eclipse Awards disagreements.
Racing
Pedigree notebook: An Eclipse Awards triple for Curlin
Hall of Famer Curlin added to his historic resume by siring an extraordinary three individual champions of 2022 — Malathaat (older dirt female), Nest (three-year-old filly), and Elite Power (male sprinter).
Pedigree
Hong Kong Preview: Spade to Rocket home
Wednesday could finally be the day that Classic winner #4 Rocket Spade gets his first victory in Hong Kong.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 31, 2023
Jason welcomes in Churchill Downs' and TwinSpires' own Scott Shapiro to the show. The guys catch up on the Kentucky Derby prep trail, Fair Grounds racing, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Jan. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Jan. 31 at Parx Racing and Sunland Park, including tickets for Sunland’s $1,297 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Geaux Rocket Ride romps for Mandella
Arguably the most impressive three-year-old maiden winner of the weekend was Richard Mandella’s Geaux Rocket Ride, who trounced his Sunday debut sprinting six furlongs at Santa Anita.
Racing
Pedigree profile: Arabian Knight
An impressive victory from Arabian Knight in the Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park has launched the $2.3 million auction acquisition thoroughly into the Triple Crown picture.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 30, 2023
Jason looks back at the Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Jan. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Jan. 30 at Turf Paradise and Mahoning Valley, including a 6-1 midrange longshot.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 30, 2023
Jason looks back at the big Pegasus World Cup win by Art Collector and talks all about the big Saturday from Gulfstream Park. He also discusses weekend action from Oaklawn and Santa Anita.
Racing Podcast
Harness Weekly Update: $31 winner completes $317 Pick 3
Double-digit winners in features and H2W fuel big weekend.
Harness
Jan. 29 Stakes Selections for Santa Anita
A pair of black-type races will highlight the Sunday action at Santa Anita, The Great Race Place.
Wagering
Carryover watch: Pick 6 prize pools at Gulfstream, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Sunday's mandatory-payout $828,942 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park, along with a single for the $2,819 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
The Science of Horse Racing: Foaling the Future
Let’s look at the process of foaling and how our favorite racehorses went from safe inside a broodmare’s womb to taking their first steps toward greatness.
Education
Fair Grounds Early Pick 5 for Jan. 29: Pressing Up Skinny Tickets
By getting skinny and fading three morning line favorites in the early Pick 5 at Fair Grounds, I’ll dive into this pool with a minimal $6 ticket and press up by playing it multiple times.
Wagering
Top trainers on Road to Kentucky Derby and their past Derby history
We take a look at some of the top Derby trainers and their horses to keep an eye on in upcoming Derby preps, as well as how those trainers have fared in past Kentucky Derby races.
Kentucky Derby
Horses to play in the Jan. 28 carryovers at Fair Grounds, Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
Racing