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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
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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
2023 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide, Contenders, Expert Picks, Analysis
2023 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide, Contenders, Expert Picks, Analysis
Belmont Stakes
Belmont: How to bet the 2023 Acorn Stakes
An excellent field of eight sophomore fillies, led by Kentucky Oaks (G1) heroine #6 Pretty Mischievous (2-1), will vie in Friday’s $500,000 Acorn S. (G1) at Belmont Park.
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Scully: Wonder Again anchors Thursday Pick 3 play at Belmont Park
Thursday kicks off Belmont Stakes week, and the $200,000 Wonder Again (G2) highlights a pair of stakes on the 10-race program. I single both stakes in a Pick 3 ticket.
Wagering
Belmont: How to bet the 2023 New York Stakes
A standout field of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the Belmont Park inner turf surface in Friday’s lucrative $600,000 New York S. (G1).
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch June 8-12
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
Historical trends against National Treasure winning second classic in Belmont
The expected field for the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) on June 10 will include the winner of the Preakness (G1), but not the Kentucky Derby winner (G1) who ran in and lost the Preakness. This will be only the eighth such occurrence in the Belmont since 1953.
Belmont Stakes
How small fields provide chances to nail exotic wagers
There is a belief among bettors that small fields make for unappealing betting races. But small fields don’t always mean small payoffs.
Education
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 7, 2023
Jason opens the show talking a little bit about Belmont's Friday card as well as some news. Then we welcome in Maryland-based trainer Nick Dilodovico to the show to talk about his career in racing, becoming a trainer, his family success in racing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, June 7 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, June 7, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs racing card on Wednesday.
Wagering
Catching My Eye: Asmussen and Kenneally runners at Churchill Downs
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy weighs in on a pair of Steve Asmussen runners and a trio from the barn of Eddie Kenneally who caught his attention at Churchill Downs.
Features
Racing Roundtable: Stephen Foster Preview Day
The Roundtable reconvenes this week to discuss Stephen Foster Preview Day and the three-year-old class both domestically and overseas.
Features
Forte, Tapit Trice head nine-horse Belmont Stakes
Four-time Belmont (G1) winner Todd Pletcher holds a strong hand in Saturday’s 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont, the final leg of the American Triple Crown. The Hall of Fame trainer is responsible for the top two choices on the morning line in the nine-horse field, Forte and Tapit Trice.
Belmont Stakes
How to bet the 2023 Wonder Again Stakes
A talented field of eight three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Belmont Park inner turf surface in Thursday’s $200,000 Wonder Again S. (G2).
Wagering
Pedigree notebook: Frankel's son Cracksman, venerable family make Ace Impact
Undefeated French Derby (G1) winner Ace Impact is from the first crop of Frankel’s outstanding son Cracksman, from the extended family of dual classic queen-turned-globetrotter Ouija Board.
Pedigree
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, June 6 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including tickets for a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 6, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news from around the racing world. He also discusses some betting topics, including breaking old bad habits and being intimidated by a race or sequence.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 6, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs racing card on Tuesday.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 5, 2023
Jason looks back on some of the weekend racing and talks about race selection.
Features
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 5, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Presque Isle Downs racing card on Monday.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 5, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including lots of stakes action from Churchill Downs. He also discusses racing from Pimlico, Belmont, and more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays June 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, June 5 at Thistledown and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,183 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: $47 winner on Grand Circuit
Grand Circuit $47 winner heads feature successes across the board.
Harness
Pimlico: How to bet the mandatory-payout $490,728 Super High 5 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Pimlico meet, which means the massive $490,728 Super High 5 jackpot carryover is scheduled for mandatory payout.
Wagering
Carryover watch: $4,909 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs, $34,824 Pick 6 at Belmont
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers on Saturday at Churchill Downs and Belmont Park.
Wagering
Betting intelligence: Five contenders to watch for June 3
Following up on last week’s stakes jottings, here are several contenders who sparked thoughts for Saturday stakes from Churchill Downs to Woodbine and Belmont Park.
Features
Made for Hollywood: Secretariat and the 1973 Belmont Stakes
Among the fortunate 67,000-plus paid attendees at Belmont Park for Secretariat’s epic triumph was longtime Lexington, Ky., resident and industry contributor Rab Hagin.
Triple Crown
The Heart That Wears the Crown: Whirlaway
Whirlaway, the fifth Triple Crown winner, ignited the imaginations of those along for the ride on the cusp of war in 1941.
Triple Crown
The Jury: Bets and fades for June 3
Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs highlights the Saturday stakes action in the U.S. James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson have scoured that card and others for this week's Jury.
Wagering
Hanson: Longshot play for the 2023 Epsom Derby
To give you an idea how contentious this group of 14 is, I wouldn't be utterly shocked to see any one of 10 or so reach the famed winner's enclosure.
International
Stats and storylines for 2023 Belmont Stakes
The 155th running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) on June 10 will wrap up the Triple Crown. Known as the “Test of the Champion,” the Belmont is the oldest and longest race in the Triple Crown series.
Belmont Stakes
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of June 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, June 2 at Churchill Downs and Belterra Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $3,298 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
International spotlight: 2023 Epsom Derby
The world’s original Derby (G1) at Epsom will be held on Saturday, at an earlier post time than usual thanks to the FA Cup Final. American fans will have to tune in by 8:30 a.m. (ET) to watch the 244th running of the “Blue Riband.”
International
Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 Summertime Oaks
Seven sophomore fillies will go postward in the $200,000 Summertime Oaks (G2) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Mission of Joy in the Regret Stakes
A total of six sophomore fillies will go postward in the $225,000 Regret S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
2023 Arlington Stakes exotics and field analysis
The Grade 3 Arlington S. will feature a field of seven, including last year’s runner-up Get Smokin, who was beaten a head by Admission Office in the 1 1/16-mile event held at Churchill Downs. Below we examine this year’s Arlington field and provide our best exotics plays — including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets — for Race 9 at Churchill on June 3.
Wagering
Churchill Downs spot plays and Pick 3 for June 3
Churchill Downs' Stephen Foster Preview Day on Saturday, June 3, will feature six stakes worth $1.35 million, including the Regret (G3), Aristides S., Audubon S., Shawnee (G3), Arlington (G3), and Blame (G3).
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 1, 2023
Jason remembers longtime Tampa Bay Downs steward Dennis Lima, who passed away last week.
Features