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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 Clement longshot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, including horses to play in Turfway’s $1,620 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 14, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing the Risen Star (G2) card at Fair Grounds. Then we welcome on TV analyst Elissa Blowe from Woodbine Mohawk to talk harness racing, her career in Ontario, and much more!
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Risen Star
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Risen Star at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Racing Roundtable: Sam F. Davis, Suncoast, and Las Virgenes insights
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep action at Tampa Bay Downs and Santa Anita, including No More Time's win in the Sam F. Davis (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 13, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some racing topics and pays tribute to a colleague who recently passed away. Then he discusses some opinions and topics in the handicapping and betting world that came up on a recent podcast guest spot.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $22,915 Fair Grounds Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 13 at Turf Paradise and Fair Grounds, including analysis of the $22,915 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Winners in Florida and New York
Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Todd Pletcher continues to add to his roster of contenders for the 2024 Run for the Roses.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at some of his favorite moments from Saturday's Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at the big weekend at Tampa Bay Downs, including the Sam F. Davis card from Saturday as well as a mandatory-payout day on Sunday.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bo Cruz ready for return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 12 at Mahoning Valley, Fair Grounds, and Turf Paradise.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Betting the $12,021 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Tampa Bay Downs kicks off with a $12,021 Super High 5 carryover on the table in Race 1, a $5,000 claimer for horses who haven’t won a race since Aug. 11.
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Hong Kong Selections for Chinese New Year Raceday Feb. 12
It’s Chinese New Year Raceday at Sha Tin on Monday, and Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club has tips for the prosperity-themed program.
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Singles for Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds
At Aqueduct on Saturday, the $1 Pick 6 has tossed up a carryover worth $16,810. Meanwhile at Fair Grounds, the prize pool for their $1 Pick 6 stands at $7,143.
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Fair odds for 150th Kentucky Derby (Feb. 9 edition)
The Kentucky Derby (G1) points leaderboard is about to undergo some dramatic changes beginning next week with the first 50-points-to-the-winner prep, the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Man of Firsts
The 150 years of the Kentucky Derby features thousands of stories of both the horses and the people that have been a part of this American tradition. Some names, like Bradley, Calumet, and Whitney, are familiar to fans, but others, especially those part of its earliest years, are less recognizable but equally as important to its long history. One in particular was behind a list of Derby firsts, his horses notable not only for their time on the racetrack but also for their role in the race’s first decade.
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How to bet the 2024 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint Stakes
A well-matched field of seven turf sprinters will travel five grassy panels in Saturday’s $125,000 Gulfstream Park Turf Sprint S.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Army Officer can outrun odds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 9 at Sunland Park, Turfway Park, and Delta Downs, along with a single and a live longshot for the $4,807 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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How to bet the 2024 San Marcos Stakes
A total of six horses will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita turf in Saturday’s $100,000 San Marcos S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2024 Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will run five-eighths on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Ladies Turf Sprint S.
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Dubai Preview: Breeders’ Cup placegetter looks in prime position – Feb. 9 2024
Breeders’ Cup placegetter #1 Starlust looks in prime position to get his first three-year-old victory in the Dubai Trophy at Meydan on Friday morning.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Sam F. Davis S at Tampa Bay Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 10 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look at a number of races across the country, including the Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, plus stakes at Gulfstream, and racing at Oaklawn, Fair Grounds, and more. 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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Chase the Chaos winning the El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields (Photo by Vassar Photography)
How to bet the 2024 El Camino Real Derby
A total of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the All-Weather at Golden Gate in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby.
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How to bet the 2024 Heavenly Prize Stakes
A field of eight fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Heavenly Prize S.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes
A total of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on Tampa Bay Downs main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3).
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 8, 2024
Jason discusses the Sam F. Davis (G3) and talks about how in race-calling you can try to prepare for what might happen, but you truly just never know.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 8, 2024
Jason looks ahead to the big Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs, including some impressions on the card and Tampa Bay Downs in general.
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How to bet the 2024 Ozark Stakes
A cast of seven three-year-olds will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park oval in Saturday’s $150,000 Ozark S.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pretty Liam can win again
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 8 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $1,899 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Valdale Stakes
A talented field of 10 sophomore fillies will run 6 1/2 furlongs on the Turfway Park synthetic strip in Saturday’s $125,000 Valdale S.
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Stakes histories can identify strong or vulnerable favorites
Not all stakes races are equally kind to favorites. Some regularly churn out short-priced winners, while others toss up longshots more often than not.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $329,521 Pick 5 at Parx
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with analysis of the mandatory-payout $329,521 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 7, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some news items and some exciting content in the racing world. Then we welcome in apprentice jockey Melissa Iorio to the show to talk about the start of her riding career, riding in Tampa and the Mid-Atlantic, and so much more!
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Dornoch looking to keep Kentucky Derby in the family
If successful in the Kentucky Derby, not only would Dornoch long be recognized as the winner of an historic edition, but he would also become the first sibling of a Derby winner to also win the race.
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Racing Roundtable: Fierceness upset in Holy Bull, other shocking Kentucky Derby prep results
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines a number of upset winners during a jam-packed weekend of Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep action, including Hades' victory in the Holy Bull (G3), where Fierceness finished a disappointing third as the 1-5 favorite.
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Catching My Eye: Front-running monster Pink Polkadots and three others from Fair Grounds Feb. 1 - 4
We have seen several impressive up-and-coming turf routers so far this meet. St. Armands Key and Ocean Victory come to mind quickly, but two others as well--Pink Polkadots and Le Gris.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 7
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 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: 8-1 first-time starter
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Turf Paradise and Mahoning Valley, including an 8-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 6, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around horse racing. Then we welcome in trainer Robert "Butch" Reid to the show to talk about his Withers (G3) win with Uncle Heavy, his background in training and racing, and much more!
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Pedigree profile: Nysos
After two blowout victories sprinting, it was no surprise to see Nysos dominate his two-turn debut, winning the one-mile Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita by 7 1/2 lengths.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Well-bred Tuscan Gold romps
Only time will tell if Tuscan Gold has the talent to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). But there’s no doubt the bay colt has the pedigree to shine on the first Saturday in May.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at the key Kentucky Derby preps from this weekend and the early stages of the road to the first Saturday in May.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning’s $14,558 Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 5 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $14,558 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at a busy Saturday of Kentucky Derby prep races as the three-year-old divisions heat up. He discusses the Holy Bull from Gulfstream as well as stakes action from Aqueduct, Oaklawn, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Golden Gate: How to bet the $5,320 Super High 5 carryover
Do you think you can select the top five finishers in Sunday’s first race at Golden Gate Fields? If you can, you’ll win a share of a $5,320 Super High 5 carryover.
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Fair Grounds: Analyzing the $8,592 Pick 6 carryover
There aren’t any stakes on the Saturday card at Fair Grounds, but there is a non-jackpot Pick 6 carryover worth $8,592 enticing bettors to play.
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TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist - Feb. 2-4, 2024
Come join our TwinSpires experts as they make special appearances on horse racing podcasts, including At the Races, Horse Racing Radio, TwinSpires, and Jason Beem's podcast. Be sure to tune in to our TwinSpires horse racing playlist before races begin!
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Faded Glory: The Kentucky Derby’s Forgotten Winners (Spokane, 1889)
Spokane’s turn in the Kentucky Derby brought down the house with its thrilling finish, a confrontation that started a rivalry and notched the Montana-bred’s name in the history books.
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Scully: Southwest anchors Pick 3 play at Oaklawn Park
Oaklawn Park features four stakes on Saturday, including a pair of qualifiers for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), the $800,000 Southwest (G3) and $250,000 Martha Washington.
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Hong Kong Selections Feb. 4: Helios Express the one to beat in Classic Mile
Analysis of the Feb. 4 card at Sha Tin, courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster.
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How to bet the 2024 San Marcos Stakes
Editor's note: Sunday's card was canceled. The San Marcos, rescheduled for Feb. 10, will be redrawn on Wednesday.
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How to bet the 2024 Forego Stakes
A total of eight horses will go postward in the Saturday feature at Turfway Park, the $125,000 Forego S.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pick 6 carryovers galore
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 2 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, along with horses to play in a trio of Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 3 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races at Oaklawn, Aqueduct, Gulfstream, and Santa Anita, plus racing at Fair Grounds. 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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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your Stable Alerts.
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Dubai Preview: Trevaunance could have a well-deserved victory ahead
Irish mare #8 Trevaunance can gain a well-deserved victory when she takes on an international field in the Dubai Millennium Stakes (G3) on the Meydan turf Friday morning.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Withers Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your Stable Alerts.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Conditioner Bob Baffert will saddle three of the nine contenders for Saturday’s fantastic $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Withers Stakes
A cast of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main strip in Saturday’s $250,000 Withers S. (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Denim and Pearls in the Martha Washington Stakes
A nice field of nine three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s $250,000 Martha Washington S. The affair is led by the Brad Cox-trained #8 Denim and Pearls (6-5), who finished a clear runner-up in the Year’s End S. on the oval in her latest offering.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Feb. 1, 2024
Jason discusses the recent huge scoring performances in the NBA and how domination and incredible performances aren't always great in sports, including in horse racing.
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Kitten’s Joy Stakes
A talented field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park turf in Saturday’s $175,000 Kitten’s Joy S. (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 1, 2024
Jason looks ahead to a huge weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races, including action from Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and Aqueduct, as well as graded stakes on the grass at Tampa.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: An Awesome 5-1 shot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 1 at Turfway Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $3,125 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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How to bet the 2024 Bayakoa Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will vie in Friday’s $250,000 Bayakoa S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
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When a meet starts, top trainers can win races in bunches
At the start of a race meet, it can be useful to look back at previous meets and find out which trainers won the most races. If one name consistently ranks at or near the top of the rankings, you can usually assume that trainer will enjoy success at the upcoming meet as well.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 31, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming Southwest Stakes card at Oaklawn. Then we welcome in horseplayer Shane O'Neill to talk about his horseplaying, his uncle Doug and father Dennis' career in the sport, how to appeal to young players, and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 31 at Turfway Park, along with a single for the $2,083 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Holy Bull Stakes
A total of eight sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Holy Bull S. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Southwest Stakes
A talented field of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday in the lucrative $800,000 Southwest S. (G3).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 31
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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TwinSpires player connects for $1.8 million score
A TwinSpires account holder connected on the score of a lifetime, winning more than $1.8 million on the mandatory payout of the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 at Gulfstream Park on Sunday, Jan. 28.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Southwest Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Southwest S. Saturday at Oaklawn Park.
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Racing Roundtable: Pegasus World Cup Day recap
This week, the Racing Roundtable reflects on Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream, including National Treasure's win in the marquee race as well as Warm Heart and Francesco Clemente's turf scores.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Holy Bull
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park this Saturday.
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Catching My Eye: Cox firster, Asmussen’s Guns A’blazing, Double DeVaux at Fair Grounds
A handful of runs on Saturday, Jan. 27 at Fair Grounds Race Course caught my eye.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 30, 2024
Jason opens the show touching on some racing news and topics. Then we welcome in Acacia Clement to discuss the Pegasus card, the Eclipse Awards, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Speak Easy is the talk of the town
One year after Kentucky Derby winner Mage won a Pegasus World Cup Day maiden race at Gulfstream Park, Speak Easy impressed in an identical maiden contest.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 29, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the weekend action, including another win by Didia, who continues to work her way up the ladder of the turf filly and mare division.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turf Paradise opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 29 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including a 15-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 29, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the biggest races from around the country, including the Pegasus World Cup Day card at Gulfstream Park.
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Pick 6 carryovers: Mandatory $921,256 at Gulfstream, $1,359 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds.
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TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist - Jan. 27-28
Come join our TwinSpires experts as they make special appearances on horse racing podcasts, including At the Races, Horse Racing Radio, and Jason Beem's podcast. Be sure to tune in before races begin!
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Catching My Eye: Asmussen has two pointed for Risen Star
In the end, the Lecomte (G3) didn’t tell me much besides reinforcing a lesson I thought I had etched into my skull.
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Aqueduct: A single for the $73,199 Pick 6 carryover
The last two race cards at Aqueduct have gone by without anyone solving the $1 Pick 6, which means there’s a double carryover worth $73,199 up for grabs on Saturday.
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Longshots of interest on 2024 Pegasus World Cup Day
On a deep and competitive Pegasus World Cup Day, chances are that overlooked contenders might jump up to factor at enticing prices.
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Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Memorable Absence
In 1951, though, the black-and-white photo of Count Turf, flanked by his owner and others, is missing an important face, making this particular Derby one to remember for one unfortunate reason.
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Hong Kong Selections Jan. 28: Lucky Sweynesse looms large in Centenary Sprint Cup
Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club analyzes the Jan. 28 card at Sha Tin, highlighted by the Centenary Sprint Cup (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Wishing Well Stakes
A full field of 12 fillies and mares will go postward in the $125,000 Wishing Well S. at Turfway Park.
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How to bet the 2024 Clocker’s Corner Stakes
A total of eight horses will run 6 1/2 furlongs going down the hill at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Clocker’s Corner S.
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2023 TwinSpires Best Bets and Quick Picks ROI report
With 2023 in the books, it’s time to recap the performance of my daily “Best Bets and Quick Plays” and carryover analysis columns for TwinSpires Edge.
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Handicapping the first Pick 3 on Pegasus World Cup Day
A blockbuster Pegasus World Cup Day card at Gulfstream Park kicks off rather early (11 a.m. ET) on Saturday, owing to 13 races and a still-early sunset at this time of the year.
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How to bet the 2024 Fifth Season Stakes
A well-matched field of eight will travel one mile on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Fifth Season S.
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How to bet the 2024 San Pasqual Stakes
A total of eight horses will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita main strip in Saturday’s deep $200,000 San Pasqual S. (G2).
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Seven older horses to follow in 2024
Let's look at several talented runners who could be poised for a bigger year in 2024.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway's $7,880 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 26 at Turfway Park and Fair Grounds, including analysis of non-jackpot Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers.
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