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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Dec. 15, 2022
Jason discusses the topic of what makes a "good betting race."
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 15, 2022
Jason discusses some races coming up this weekend, including the Springboard Mile from Remington and the Los Alamitos Futurity. He also talks about clustered odds-board races and finding value in them as well as some of the racing news from the day.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 15 at Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $1,032 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Dec. 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.
Racing
Why horses tackling multiple major changes can outrun their odds
Sometimes, a racehorse will tackle so many changes at once it’s impossible to project how they'll perform. But the “change everything” approach can occasionally reap big dividends.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 14 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including live longshots to support in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers.
Wagering
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 14, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some racing news as well as the process of being an interviewee. Then we welcome Kylee Jordan into the show to talk about her first couple of seasons as a jockey, her journey with Tyler's Tribe, riding at Oaklawn, and more!
Racing Podcast
Catching My Eye: Two Angles to find prices at Fair Grounds, Part One
Four weeks in at Fair Grounds, racing analyst Kevin Kilroy has found two handicapping angles that have been key for finding price horses.
Features
Hong Kong Preview: Gallant Waking ready for step up in distance
Gallant Waking can handle a quarter-mile step up in distance to win the Sand Martin Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 13 at Mahoning Valley, Zia Park, and Mountaineer, along with horses to single in the $4,750 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 13, 2022
Jason opens the show telling some jockey agent stories as well as discussing a Pick 5 topic that came up online. Then we welcome in jockey agent Jimmy Riccio to talk about representing Kendrick Carmouche and Ricardo Santana. They also talk about becoming an agent at a new track and Jimmy's career as an agent.
Racing Podcast
True Crime in Horse Racing: Shergar, Stallion Lost
This month, we explore the ultimate cold case in horse racing, an international mystery that captivates to this day. Who kidnapped Shergar and why?
Features
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Phileas Fogg, Z Resurrection impress at Fair Grounds
What do Country House, Mandaloun, and Rich Strike have in common? They’ve all won the Kentucky Derby (G1) since 2019, and they all did so after competing at Fair Grounds during the winter.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 12, 2022
Jason discusses this past weekend's Champion of Champions at Los Alamitos and his relationship with Quarter Horse racing.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 12, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend including some of the news from around the racing world. He also discusses racing action from Los Alamitos, Aqueduct, Tampa, and more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, along with horses to support in the $4,750 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Plentiful winners, big exotic hits with 57% in the money
Harness winners stampede! Exotics and 57% hit the board.
Harness
How to bet the 2022 Steady Growth Stakes
A total of eight Ontario-bred runners will vie in Sunday’s C$100,000 Steady Growth S. at Woodbine.
Wagering
Carryover watch: $38,428 Pick 6 at Aqueduct; mandatory payouts at Golden Gate, Woodbine
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a bevy of carryovers at Aqueduct, Golden Gate Fields, and Woodbine, including a trio of mandatory-payout wagers.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Horse to bet in the $1,815 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds. Eight of the nine races are stakes for horses bred in Louisiana, including every race involved in the $1,815 Pick 6 carryover.
Wagering
Turfway Park: 2022 My Charmer Stakes Exotics Plays
An overflow field of 14 fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park synthetic surface in Sunday’s $125,000 My Charmer S.
Wagering
Five early trends at Fair Grounds for Winter 2022
Winter racing at Fair Grounds has been going since Thanksgiving, but there have already been some notable trends.
Trends
The Jury: Bets and fades for Dec. 10
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Ashley Anderson examine this weekend's action at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, Oaklawn Park, and Louisiana Champions Day at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Great Britain Preview Dec. 10, 2022: Spot Plays
The biggest concern about racing in Britain and Ireland this weekend is weather.
International
Los Alamitos: Searching for Value in the 2022 Starlet Stakes
A total of seven juvenile fillies will go postward in the $300,000 Starlet S. (G1) at Los Alamitos.
Wagering
How to play the four Hong Kong International races
The spotlight of world racing turns to Sha Tin racecourse in Hong Kong on Saturday for the rich four-race international series.
International
How to bet the 2022 Magic City Classic
Seven Alabama-bred runners will travel one-mile on the dirt at Fair Grounds in the $50,000 Magic City Classic S. on Friday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 9 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to key on top in Turfway’s $2,795 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Tampa Bay Downs spot plays and Late Pick 3
Tampa Bay Downs features a pair of $100,000 stakes races on Saturday’s card.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Kudzu Juvenile
A total of six registered Alabama-bred juveniles will run 5 1/2 furlongs in Friday’s $25,000 Kudzu Juvenile S. at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Mistletoe Stakes
A solid field of seven fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Oaklawn dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Mistletoe S.
Wagering
Pick 3 Play at Fair Grounds for Saturday, Dec. 10
The Saturday action at Fair Grounds is led by eight stakes events that help comprise Louisiana Champions Day. Analyst John Mucciolo will be diving in early on the card with an all-juvenile Pick 3 wager.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: 2022 Champions Day Spot Plays
A total of eight black-type races will be contested on a huge day of racing for the Cajuns at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Who Took the Money in Champions Classic
A total of eight Cajun-breds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Champions Day Classic S.
Wagering
Sydney Preview Dec. 9-10, 2022: Spot Plays for Randwick
Just when you thought the big money was gone for a while in Sydney, it’s back, courtesy of the A$2 million Ingham (G2) at Randwick.
International
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Dec. 8, 2022
Jason talks about the concept of money management and how it relates to big scores.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 8, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the day and talking about money management. He also discusses the horseplayer panel from the RTIP symposium and horseplayers' passion for the game.
Racing Podcast
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Dec. 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
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 8 at Fair Grounds, including a ticket for the $1,596 Pick 6 carryover.
Wagering
How sire stats and racing records can uncover winners
Sometimes, combining a little pedigree knowledge with the sire stats and performance data found in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances is all you need to uncover a lucrative betting payday.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 7 at Mahoning Valley and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in the $1,515 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 7, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the symposium in Arizona and some of the news of the day. Then he welcomes in Kaitlin Free to talk about the first week of Turfway Park, her work in racing, some of her goals in handicapping and betting, and more!
Racing
Five trends to consider from Week 1 at Turfway Park
The four-month winter meet at Turfway Park is only one week old, but has already begun producing some interesting trends after four days of racing.
Wagering
Hong Kong 2022 International Jockey Championship: Spot Plays
Wednesday’s Happy Valley races are highlighted not so much by the horses but the riders, as it’s Longines International Jockeys Championship day.
International
Hong Kong Preview: Brethren to Rise up
Rise Brethren can take advantage of a kind barrier draw to win the United Kingdom Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 6 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Mountaineer, including tickets for Mountaineer’s $2,457 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 6, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then he welcomes in Eric Hamelback from the National HBPA to talk about the work they do, the recent HISA developments, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Tapit Shoes wins for Cox
Arguably no trainer is heading into 2023 with a deeper group of Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders than Brad Cox.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 5, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing and talks about Julia Shining's impressive but odd win in the Demoiselle.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 5, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including the Cigar Mile day card at Aqueduct. He also discusses the Del Mar weekend as well as stakes from Tampa and Laurel.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Dubyuhnell
Unwavering tenacity carried Dubyuhnell to a hard-fought victory in the Remsen S. (G2) at Aqueduct, but can he stretch out over 1 1/4 miles in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 5 at Mahoning Valley and Mountaineer, along with a horse to single in Zia Park’s $2,855 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Ice-cold Yonkers exacta
Ice-cold Yonkers exacta without the favorite; exactas from place outsiders and more.
Harness
After the Racetrack: Mr. Meso
Meet Mr. Meso, an essential member of the Clarke family and an OTTB who thrives in his roles as celebrity, companion, and four-legged assistant.
Aftercare
Del Mar: How to bet the $513,150 mandatory-payout Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Del Mar meet, and fans of multi-race wagers will be excited to know there’s a $513,150 Rainbow Pick 6 jackpot carryover slated for mandatory payout.
Wagering
Woodbine: How to bet the 2022 Valedictory Stakes
A full field of 12 will go 1 1/2 miles on the all-weather at Woodbine in Sunday’s C$150,000 Valedictory S. (G3).
Wagering
Del Mar: 2022 Matriarch Stakes Exotics Plays
A deep field of 10 fillies and mares will run one mile on the Del Mar lawn in Sunday’s $400,000 Matriarch S. (G1).
Racing
Del Mar: How to bet the 2022 Cecil B. DeMille Stakes
Nine juveniles will travel one mile on the Del Mar sod in Sunday’s $100,000 Cecil B. DeMille S. (G3).
Wagering
Carryover watch: Turfway's $3,403 Super High 5, Laurel's $5,270 Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Laurel Park and Turfway Park.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Hollywood Derby
A wide-open field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $400,000 Hollywood Derby (G1).
Wagering
Fair Grounds: How to bet the 2022 Pan Zareta Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares will travel 5 1/2 furlongs on the Fair Grounds main strip in Saturday’s $100,000 Pan Zareta S.
Wagering
Aqueduct: How to bet the 2022 Demoiselle Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies will trek 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Demoiselle S. (G2).
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for Dec. 3
With the major stakes action concentrated at Aqueduct and Del Mar, the TwinSpires Jury offer thoughts on those races and at other locales as December kicks into gear this weekend.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 2 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Turfway and Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
Aqueduct: How to bet the 2022 Go For Wand Stakes
A well-matched field of 11 fillies and mares will run one-mile on the Aqueduct main strip in Saturday’s $200,000 Go For Wand S. (G3).
Wagering
Inside the Kentucky Derby - Remsen Stakes Race Preview [PODCAST]
Today’s show Darren and KK preview the historic Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct. This longer race will be a challenge for the field.
Kentucky Derby
Aqueduct: How to bet With, and Against, Zandon in the 2022 Cigar Mile
A total of six horses will go postward in the lucrative $750,000 Cigar Mile H. (G1) on Saturday.
Wagering
Maryland Juvenile S. field analysis and exotics plays
Seven two-year-olds will sprint seven furlongs at Laurel Park on Saturday in the $100,000 Maryland Juvenile S., headlined by undefeated Frosted colt Post Time.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2022 Remsen Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will run 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main strip in Saturday’s $250,000 Remsen S. (G2).
Kentucky Derby
Sydney Preview: Rosehill Spot Plays Dec. 2-3
With TwinSpires having its Rest of the World Bet Back offer available on all races from Rosehill on Friday night ET, there are plenty of good betting opportunities.
International
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Dec. 1, 2022
Jason writes about the concepts of bankroll and risk tolerance in horse betting.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Dec. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 1 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including horses to single in the $10,577 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Dec. 1-5
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
Contenders to fill Flightline's void in older horse division
With Flightline headed to stud, the older horse dirt division lacks a standout entering 2023. Let's examine six contenders.
Analysis
Catching My Eye: Maidens at the Fair Grounds, Nov. 24-27
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy examines the maidens that impressed him at Fair Grounds during Thanksgiving weekend.
Features
Pick 5 Carryover at Fair Grounds: Dec. 1, 2022
The Late Pick 5 at Fair Grounds will be juiced with a $10,577 carryover from Sunday. The Pick 6 likewise with $1,371.
Wagering
Off-the-turf races can present enticing betting opportunities
When races slated to take place on turf are instead transferred to dirt or synthetic, enticing betting opportunities can arise.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 30 at Turfway Park, along with tickets for the $1,268 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 30, 2022
Jason is joined by 2021 NHC champ Justin Mustari on the show to talk about his horseplaying, his 2021 NHC win, his approach to betting, and a lot more!
Racing Podcast
Fair Grounds meet horseplayer preview: Louisiana circuit insights
Here are some things to know about Fair Grounds and the Louisiana circuit to help sharpen your edge.
Analysis
Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Racing Roundtable: Stars of Tomorrow II
With the 2022 Churchill Downs fall meet in the books, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on the final Saturday's juvenile action in this week's Racing Roundtable.
Features
HKIR: Familiar Irish names entered for Hong Kong
There are a few names familiar to American racegoers that are heading to Hong Kong for the international raceday next month. Most are from Ireland.
International
Hong Kong Preview: Rock Ya Heart set for bold showing
Rock Ya Heart can take advantage of a kind barrier draw and win the Class 2 Glasgow Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Turf Paradise and Parx Racing, including a couple of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 29, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on the news of the day. Then we welcome in horseplayer Ken Jordan, who took home Saturday's Del Mar Fall Challenge handicapping tournament, to talk about the win, tournament play, horse playing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Inside the Kentucky Derby - Kentucky Jockey Club Recap [PODCAST]
Today’s show Darren and KK recap the Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes at Churchill Downs. Instant Coffee was able to grind out a victory after a late rally.
Kentucky Derby
Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Instant Coffee
Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) winner Instant Coffee has always had the pedigree to shine as an early-maturing Road to the Kentucky Derby contender.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Is Casse's Determinedly the next War of Will?
Determinedly, Gun Pilot, and Point Proven impressed during the "Stars of Tomorrow II" program at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 28, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend and discusses the response to Rich Strike's Clark Stakes effort.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 28 at Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $3,852 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 28, 2022
Jason looks back at the holiday weekend of racing, including the Clark and Stars of Tomorrow at Churchill Downs. He also discusses stakes action from Aqueduct and Del Mar as well as his opening weekend at Tampa.
Racing Podcast
Harness Weekly Update: H2W serves extra helpings of exactas
Harness racing firsts and seconds rule with exactas added.
Harness
'All others' favored in KDFW Pool 2, Sire Future Wager
The mutuel field of “All other three-year-old colts and geldings” closed as the 4-5 favorite in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager conducted over Thanksgiving weekend.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the 2022 Commonwealth Turf Stakes
Sunday’s $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) has been rained off the turf at Churchill Downs, but the top selection is still in the field.
Racing
Who to single in Churchill's $23,662 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs fall meet wraps up on Sunday with a 12-race card, the second half of which features the mandatory payout of a $23,662 Pick 6 carryover.
Wagering
Japan Cup Preview: Locals face strong foreign challenge
If ever there’s been a year in recent times where the locals have looked vulnerable in the Japan Cup (G1), it’s 2022.
International
Carryover watch: Tampa's $38,645 Pick 5, Del Mar's $28,426 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs and Del Mar.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Seabiscuit Handicap
An excellent field of nine turf specialists will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Seabiscuit H. (G2). John Mucciolo is planning to bet the trifecta.
Wagering