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2024 Belmont Stakes Coverage; Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More
LIVE 2024 Belmont Stakes coverage with current odds for the Belmont Stakes, expert picks, analysis, race entries for all day racing, results, replays, favorites for the Belmont Stakes, and more. Don't miss a minute!
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Jaipur Stakes
An overflow field of 16 turf dashers will jaunt 5 1/2 grassy panels on the Saratoga outer lawn in Saturday’s deep $500,000 Jaipur S. (G1). I rarely side with short-priced horses in fields of this nature, but #8 Cogburn (2-1) seems imposing to me.
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2024 Belmont Stakes odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Take advantage of our expert 2024 Belmont Stakes contenders predictions, lived odds, and more.
Belmont Stakes
Betting the 2024 Belmont Stakes on Different Budgets
An excellent cast of 10 will vie in the $2 million Belmont S. (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga. The race features the first two Classic winners of the Triple Crown series, #3 Mystik Dan (5-1) and #1 Seize the Grey (6-1), but both could be vulnerable, in my opinion.
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2024 Belmont Stakes: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
Weather predictions are an important aspect to consider when handicapping any race. Stay up-to-date with the race day's weather.
Belmont Stakes
Churchill Downs: Betting the $3,260 Super High 5 carryover
Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga is attracting most of the Saturday attention, but don’t overlook the $3,260 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs at Churchill Downs.
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Horses of interest on 2024 Belmont Stakes Day card
Belmont Stakes Day ranks among the very best of the season, given the strength in depth of races across various divisions. The extravaganza’s transfer to Saratoga hasn’t changed that trend, and another fantastic array of betting opportunities presents itself on Saturday.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Watch Out!
The maiden colt Great Redeemer became a part of Derby history thanks to his unconventional connections and inauspicious Run for the Roses, including a close call of the photographic kind.
History
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Minty can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 7 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Belterra Park.
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Scully: Playing the All-Stakes Pick 4 on Friday’s Belmont at Saratoga program
Friday’s 12-race Belmont at Saratoga program features four stakes, the $500,000 Acorn (G1) for three-year-old fillies and a trio of graded turf events for distaffers, and I have put together a ticket for the all-stakes Pick 4.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 8 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades for Belmont Weekend at Saratoga along with some racing at Churchill Downs. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Longshots and value plays for Belmont Weekend June 7-8
Saratoga Racecourse will temporarily host Belmont Stakes Weekend in 2024 while historic Belmont Park undergoes renovations. The 1 1/2-mile Test of the Champion will be shortened to 1 1/4 miles due to Saratoga’s main track restrictions, opening the door for a potential upset winner among the 10-horse Belmont S. (G1) field.
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Betting with, and Against, Idiomatic in the Ogden Phipps
A total of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Ogden Phipps S. (G1). The race is led by champion #5 Idiomatic (3-5), who ran her win streak to six following a convincing score in the La Troienne S. (G1) at Churchill Downs in her seasonal debut.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the 20th anniversary of Smarty Jones' 2024 Triple Crown bid and gives his picks for this year's race.
Belmont Stakes
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 6 at Saratoga, along with tickets for the $3,029 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 6, 2024
Jason looks ahead to Saturday's Belmont S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing Podcast
Free 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the Belmont Stakes on Saturday! Download our FREE 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide.
Belmont Stakes
Belmont Stakes trends and 2024 field analysis
The 156th running of the Belmont S. (G1), the third leg of the American Triple Crown, will break tradition on Saturday, June 8, when it’s run at 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga Racecourse.
Belmont Stakes
How to bet the 2024 Met Mile
Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner #6 White Abarrio (6-5) leads a field of six for the $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Stats and storylines for the 2024 Belmont Stakes
The 2024 Triple Crown concludes with a bang at Saratoga this Saturday. The 156th Belmont S. (G1), the final leg of the three-race series, has drawn a strong field of 10 horses.
Triple Crown
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ward juvenile at 4-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 5 at Delaware Park, Churchill Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a Wesley Ward-trained juvenile at 4-1.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 5, 2024
Jason welcomes in former BCBC champ and horseplayer Matt Miller to the show to talk horseplaying and his new book, A Bettor Way of Thinking.
Racing Podcast
How to bet the New York Stakes
The affair attracted a high-class field of accomplished runners in what is a very challenging handicapping assignment, but I feel that I am up to the task.
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Racing Roundtable: Stephen Foster Preview Day recap and Belmont preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable analyzes the results of Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, Epsom Derby (G1) winner City of Troy's future on dirt, and they look ahead to Belmont Stakes weekend.
Belmont Stakes
How to bet the 2024 Acorn Stakes
A spectacular field of sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Friday’s $500,000 Acorn S. (G1)
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The best longshot to bet in the 2024 Belmont Stakes
Although I find the race itself potentially formful on paper, especially if the track is wet, there is one longer-priced hope bettors might consider to hit the frame.
Belmont Stakes
2024 Belmont Stakes Brisnet Speed Rating Report and Run Styles
Saturday’s $2 million Belmont S. (G1) will be contested over 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga due to the refurbishment of Belmont Park, and here is a look at Brisnet Speed ratings and projected run styles for the 2024 field.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Belmont Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Belmont S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Belmont Stakes
An excellent field of 10 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga dirt in the third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, the $2 million Belmont S. (G1).
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2024 Belmont Stakes: Which horses are bred to handle the distance?
Which of the Belmont S. (G1) entrants are bred to handle 1 1/4 miles? We’ve gone through the field and ranked the top five contenders based on pedigrees.
Triple Crown
Everything to know about the 2024 Belmont Stakes post positions
How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2024 Belmont S. (G1)? That’s a tough question that’s hard to answer based on existing data.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 4, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing this weekend's final days of racing at Golden Gate Fields and other track closures. Then we welcome in owner Wendy Ouriel to talk about her becoming a horse owner, getting new young owners into the game, her business career, and more!
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $252,931 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 4 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in the mandatory-payout $252,931 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Best Bets
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Sierra Leone ranks as 9-5 favorite in 2024 Belmont Stakes
Sierra Leone is favored over Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mystik Dan and Preakness (G1) victor Seize the Grey in Saturday's Belmont (G1).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Dick Powell shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
Analysis
2024 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
How much of the $2 million purse will the winning 2024 Belmont Stakes (G1) jockey receive? Let’s find out.
Triple Crown
2024 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
In addition to the prestige of winning a Triple Crown race, there’s a lot of money on the line for the owner and trainer of the Belmont Stakes (G1) winner.
Triple Crown
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 3, 2024
Jason looks back at Frankie Dettori's big night in Pennsylvania and his tour of the United States.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 3 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in the $1,267 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 3, 2024
Jason looks back on the weekend of races, including a big stakes card at Churchill. He also discusses racing from Penn National and Woodbine.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 3, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
Analysis
Santa Anita: A single for the $63,127 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a $63,127 Pick 6 carryover awaiting bettors at Santa Anita on Sunday. And it’s a traditional (not jackpot) carryover, so all winning bettors will earn a share.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 1, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hawthorne: Price play in the $3,166 Pick 6 carryover
It’s been weeks since anyone assembled a winning Pick 6 ticket at Hawthorne. May 12 was the last time it happened. Four weekend cards have gone by since then without anyone hitting the $1 wager, triggering a quadruple carryover worth $3,166 into Saturday’s card.
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Longshots and value plays for Churchill Downs racing on June 1
Churchill Downs will host the 11-race Stephen Foster Preview Day card on Saturday, featuring the $275,000 Blame (G3), the local prep for the $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) on June 29.
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2024 Epsom Derby Preview: A Friendly wager
There are significant question marks over pretty much every contender for England’s premier classic. It wouldn’t be a shock if a horse at double-figure odds comes out on top.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 2
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hanson: Spot play for the 2024 Derby at Epsom
Those of us with an historical bent might equate Saturday's 2024 edition of the Derby (G1) at Epsom with that of the 1966 Kentucky Derby. It's still the Derby, and the winner will be a good horse on the day if not a potential great, but it's simply not the race it might have been.
International
How to bet the 2024 Honeymoon Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3).
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Value Plays for the 2024 Mint Julep Stakes
Chad Brown’s #7 Delahaye is the one to beat in Sunday’s $250,000 Mint Julep S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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2024 Epsom Derby Analysis: More than a tale of two cities
One year after Aidan O’Brien conjured up a dramatic form turnaround for Auguste Rodin at Epsom, it defies belief that the master of Ballydoyle could do it again in Saturday’s Derby (G1).
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 1 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day on Saturday. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Newgate’s half-sister looks live
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 31 at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Penn National, including tickets for Churchill’s $3,811 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
2024 Epsom Oaks Preview and Bonus Play for Coronation Cup
Classic racing at Epsom gets underway with the Oaks on Friday, and it’s an unusually open-looking affair.
International
Betting With, and Against, Highland Falls in the Blame Stakes
A total of 10 contenders will aim to take down morning-line choice #2 Highland Falls (5-2) in the $275,000 Blame S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double-digit longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of double-digit longshots.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 30, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on the Saturday Early Pick 5 at Churchill Downs and the discusses the topic of the "default two deep leg" in multi-leg wagers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 30, 2024
Jason looks ahead to Friday's big races at Penn National as well as a monster Saturday card at Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
Regret Stakes Exotics Plays
A talented group of 10 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s grassy, $275,000 Regret S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2024 Penn Mile
Seven of the 10 sophomores entered for the $400,000 Penn Mile (G3) have previously achieved stakes glory, making it arguably one of the deeper fields ever to be assembled at Penn National for the tilt.
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Grade 3 Regret Stakes trends and field analysis
Churchill Downs will host the 55th running of the $275,000 Regret S. (G3) on Saturday, June 1, as part of the 11-race Stephen Foster Preview Day card.
Analysis
Hanson: Value Play for the 2024 Epsom Oaks
Derby weekend at historic Epsom Downs outside London kicks off Friday with two Group 1s on the schedule, the Oaks (G1) for three-year-old fillies and the Coronation Cup (G1) for older runners, both over 1 1/2 miles.
International
How to bet the 2024 Arlington Stakes
Kicking off a six-pack of black-type events on the Stephen Foster Preview Day card at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $275,000 Arlington S. (G3).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday May 29, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his top picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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What is a handicap race in horse racing?
You’ve likely heard the term handicapping referring to the process of analyzing a horse race to determine the most likely winner. But… what is a handicap race?
Education
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Grand High 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 29 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 29, 2024
Jason opens the show sharing opinions on a couple topics from around the racing world. Then we welcome in Fort Erie announcer Doug McPherson to the show to talk about the start of the Fort Erie season, some Woodbine racing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Memorial Day Weekend stakes action and Churchill Downs stakes preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines the stakes action from Santa Anita and other notable results over Memorial Day Weekend. Then they look ahead to Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs plus overseas racing.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin May 29
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Finger Lakes, and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to play in Presque Isle’s $326 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 28, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the news in the racing world from the weekend and stakes action from Belmont at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his top picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pimlico’s $384,474 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 27 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with analysis of Pimlico’s mandatory-payout $384,474 Pick 6 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 27, 2024
Dick Powell's views of all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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How to bet the 2024 Gamely Stakes
The Leonard Powell-trained #6 Anisette will make her much anticipated four-year-old debut in Monday’s $300,000 Gamely S. (G1).
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Tabbing Late Runners in the 2024 Shoemaker Mile
The field for Monday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) boasts a lot of class and a plethora of speed.
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How to bet the 2024 Winning Colors
A total of 11 fillies and mares will go six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Monday’s $250,000 Winning Colors S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2024 Wonder Again Stakes
A total of eight sophomore fillies, including two main-track-only contenders, entered Monday’s $200,000 Wonder Again S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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Churchill Downs: Betting the $5,615 Super High 5 carryover
The $1 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs went unsolved in the final race on Saturday, triggering a $5,615 carryover into the opening race on Sunday’s card.
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2024 Irish 1000 Guineas Day: Who can step up if Opera Singer hits wrong note?
Aidan O’Brien will send out short-priced favorites in both of the day’s Group 1s, the feast-or-famine Auguste Rodin in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) and the returning Opera Singer in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1). But as their descriptors suggest, neither has a straightforward task on Sunday.
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Adare Manor Looms Large in 2024 Santa Margarita
The Bob Baffert-trained #5 Adare Manor is among the top distaffers in training and leads a compact field of five in the $200,000 Santa Margarita S.
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How to bet the 2024 Daytona Stakes
The closing race at Santa Anita on Sunday is the $100,000 Daytona S. (G3), an about 6 1/2-furlong dash down the hillside turf course.
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Emerald Downs: Who to single in the low-takeout $7,814 Pick 6 carryover
Pick 6 fans are strongly advised to check out Saturday’s $7,814 Pick 6 carryover at Emerald Downs. There are several good reasons to play along.
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Longshots and value plays for Churchill Downs racing on May 25
Churchill Downs will feature an 11-race card on Saturday over Memorial Day weekend, headlined by the $250,000 Keertana S. for fillies and mares in Race 10.
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Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 25
The Sunday card at Sha Tin (beginning late Saturday night/early Sunday 12:45 a.m. ET) features the Champions & Chater Cup (G1).
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2024 Irish 2000 Guineas Day: A 50-1 shot to consider in your wagering strategy
Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1) card at the Curragh is part of the Rest of the World Money Back offer on TwinSpires.com.
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The Curragh: Irish 1,000 Guineas, Tattersalls Gold Cup Preview
The Curragh hosts two Group 1 races on Sunday, and both look to be competitive – especially with a special betting offer.
International
The Curragh: Irish 2,000 Guineas Preview, Horses, Picks
It’s pretty difficult to see Ireland’s first Classic of 2024 as anything but a Richard Hannon versus Aidan O’Brien contest.
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Betting With, and Against, Chop Chop in the Keertana Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S. at Churchill Downs.
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Exotics Plays for the Pennine Ridge Stakes
Seven sophomores will go postward in the competitive $200,000 Pennine Ridge S. (G2) on the Aqueduct lawn on Saturday.
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How to bet the Cliff Hanger Stakes
The Saturday feature at Monmouth Park is the $100,000 Cliff Hanger S., a 1 1/16-mile contest to be run over the lawn. An especially well-matched field of nine will vie in what looks like an attractive betting event.
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Winning Colors Stakes trends and field analysis
On Memorial Day, May 27, Churchill Downs will host the 21st edition of the Winning Colors S. (G3), a six-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares that was first run in 2004 at the famed Louisville racetrack.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 25 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and more. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill and Gulfstream maidens
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 24 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, along with analysis of the $2,278 Pick 5 carryover at Hastings Racecourse.
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The Curragh: Maidens, handicaps kick off Irish Guineas Weekend May 24, 2024
TwinSpires.com’s Rest of the World Money Back offer is available for all qualifying races over Irish Guineas Weekend at the Curragh. The meeting opens Friday with a card including intriguing maidens and a couple of premier handicaps.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 23, 2024
In this week's Thursday Thoughts column Jason opines on the Preakness (G1), Ghostzapper, new racecallers, and more!
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