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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Win bets all around
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Turf Paradise.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 27, 2024
Jason is joined by Gulfstream Park analyst and morning line maker Brian Nadeau to discuss the upcoming Fountain of Youth (G2) card, some morning line making conversation, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 26, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the highlights from the weekend, including Senor Buscador's big win overseas.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Four winners running long
Reasoned Analysis failed to factor in two starts as a juvenile, but the Chad Brown trainee broke through in his three-year-old debut, emerging as a possible Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
Analysis
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Mahoning
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 26 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including a cold double wager.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 26, 2024
We look back at the weekend of racing, including the Rebel Stakes Day card at Oaklawn Park as well as the Saudi Cup win by Senor Buscador.
Racing Podcast
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Fair Grounds: Analyzing the $10,042 Pick 6 carryover
The Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds continues to grow. After going unsolved on each of the last four racing days, the ever-elusive $1 wager has accumulated a $10,042 carryover for Sunday’s card.
Wagering
Analyzing stakes in the Fair Grounds $8,163 Pick 6 carryover
The $1 Pick 6 has gone unsolved for three straight racing days at Fair Grounds, triggering a triple carryover worth $8,163 for Saturday’s card.
Wagering
Hong Kong Feb. 25: Straight Arron goes for Gold Cup upset
Selections and analysis of the Feb. 25 Hong Kong Gold Cup Day card at Sha Tin, courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster.
Wagering
NHC to feature record prize money, entries in March
The 25th National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) will be held on March 15-17 at Horseshoe Las Vegas and promises to be bigger and better than ever before, featuring a record number of contestants and prize money.
Betting Info
2024 Saudi Cup: Seven trends to watch
Although the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) is still a relatively recent edition to the racing calendar, several trends have already emerged from its first four runnings at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
Trends
How to bet the 2024 Gander Stakes
Sunday’s $100,000 Gander S. at Aqueduct might be restricted to horses bred in New York, but the one-mile contest for three-year-olds has drawn a pair of Triple Crown nominees.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Santa Ana Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Santa Ana S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway Park Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 23 at Turfway Park, along with horses to play in the $6,646 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Best Bets
TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist-Feb. 24, 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!
Racing Podcast
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 24 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look ahead to the Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park, plus racing at Gulfstream, Turfway, Saudi Arabia, and Dubai. 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!
Wagering
Catching My Eye: What Did We Learn from The Risen Star?
Billed as the most-stacked Kentucky Derby Prep race to date, what did we learn from Saturday’s Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds?
Analysis
Exotics Wagers for the 2024 Wintergreen Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will travel one mile on the All-Weather strip at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $125,000 Wintergreen S. Conditioner Brad Cox has a formidable pair of contenders in the affair and I feel that both will show up and be major forces in the heat.
Wagering
Spot Plays: 2024 Saudi Cup Undercard
With five races carrying more than $1 million in prize money, the undercard on Saudi Cup (G1) day is full of opportunities for players.
International
Betting with, and against, White Abarrio in the 2024 Saudi Cup
As you would expect for the world’s richest race, many of the world’s best dirt horses are contesting the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at Riyadh on Saturday.
International
How to bet With, and Against, Ain’t Life Grand in the Razorback Handicap
A massive field of 13 will go postward in Saturday’s lucrative $600,000 Razorback H. (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Honeybee Stakes
A total of 10 three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Honeybee S. (G3).
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Thoughts for Feb. 22, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on this weekend's Rebel (G2), the Saudi Cup (G1), and also about the honoree of today's stakes race at Turf Paradise, the late Luke Kruytbosch.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 22, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing Luke Kruytbosch and Turf Paradise to start the show. Then he looks ahead to the Rebel S. (G2) card and a grass stakes at Tampa.
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Not Normal can ship and win
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 22 at Fair Grounds, Turfway Park, and Charles Town, including horses to play in the $2,438 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Best Bets
Stakes Spot Selections for Fair Grounds on Saturday, February 24
A pair of black-type events for Cajun-bred runners will highlight the 10-race card at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2024 Rebel Stakes
A huge field of 13 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s lucrative $1.25 million Rebel S. (G2).
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Rebel Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential
Wagering
Why forgiving a disappointing second start can reap rewards
When a horse wins impressively on debut, but follows up with a disappointing defeat second-time out, it can be tempting to dismiss them as a flash in the pan.
Education
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 21, 2024
Jason opens the show talking about state-bred programs. Then we welcome in Florida-based owner Rich Averill to talk about some of his horses, his owning program, racing in Florida, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $2,329 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 21 at Gulfstream Park, Charles Town, and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $2,329 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Racing Roundtable: Risen Star, Rachel Alexandra Stakes and other eye-catching performances
This week, the Racing Roundtable weighs in on Sierra Leone's win in the Risen Star S. (G2), Tarifa's stakes debut in the Rachel Alexandra (G2), and notable performances from the weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Turf Paradise Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 20, 2024
Jason discusses some recent articles on racing and gambling and shares some thoughts on the customer service in the industry. He also talks about Kentucky Derby (G1) future wagers and more.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Antiquarian scores for Pletcher
On Feb. 18, 2018, Justify won his debut in eye-catching fashion. Less than four months later he was a Triple Crown winner, proving late February isn’t too late for a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner to break his maiden.
Features
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 19, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend and shares some stories about sloppy track racing back in the Pacific Northwest.
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 19, 2024
Jason looks back at the big Risen Star day card from Fair Grounds, including Sierra Leone's win in the Risen Star.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 19 at Aqueduct and Turf Paradise, including an 8-1 longshot.
Best Bets
Sierra Leone becomes 6-1 individual favorite in KDFW Pool 4
The overarching story was the impact of Saturday’s Risen Star (G2) in the midst of the betting window – and the ensuing plunge on Sierra Leone.
Wagering
Tampa Bay Downs: Betting the $2,706 Super High 5 carryover
Do you have what it takes to select the top five finishers in Sunday’s first race at Tampa Bay Downs? If you can, you’ll win a share of a $2,706 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist - Feb 17-18, 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!
Wagering
Simply Maverick is the one to beat in a Feb. 18 handicap at Sha Tin (Photo by Hong Kong Jockey Club)
Hong Kong Selections Feb. 18: Simply Maverick can boost Derby credentials
Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club furnishes selections and analysis of Sunday’s card at Sha Tin.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: A single for the Risen Star day $3,196 Pick 6 carryover
A non-jackpot $3,196 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 adds betting value to an already fantastic Saturday of racing at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
How Matt Winn Saved Kentucky Racing with Those Paris Machines
When fans’ ability to bet on the big race was threatened, Colonel Matt Winn went to great lengths to preserve that part of racing and save the Kentucky Derby in the process.
Features
How to bet With, and Against, V V’s Dream, in the Rachel Alexandra Stakes
An excellent field of seven sophomore fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Rachel Alexandra S. (G2) at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Scully: Betting the Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 on Risen Star Day
A pair of dynamite prep races for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), the $400,000 Risen Star (G2) and $300,000 Rachel Alexandra (G2), highlight the guaranteed All-Stakes Pick 5 at Fair Grounds Saturday. Here is how I will play it.
Wagering
Hanson: Spot Plays for 2024 Risen Star Day
Uncertainty regarding surfaces and conditions earlier in the program lead me to concentrate ahead of time on the latter portion of a terrific 14-race Risen Star Day card.
Wagering
Trackside: 2024 Risen Star Week at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
TwinSpires is trackside all week from Fair Grounds as we talk with trainers, visit with horses and host barn tours. Our team of Abbey Huffman, Ashley Anderson and Blaise Bollman give you exclusive access to one of the main staging grounds of winter racing and Kentucky Derby hopefuls.
Triple Crown
How to bet the 2024 Dixie Belle Stakes
An octet of three-year-old fillies will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Dixie Belle S.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 17 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali examine the Risen Star (G2) and Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds, along with other stakes action around the country. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $30,249 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 16 at Turfway Park and Santa Anita, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds.
Best Bets
How to bet the 2024 Dust Commander Stakes
A talented cast of nine will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Dust Commander S. at Turfway Park.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Barbara Fritchie Stakes
A nice field of nine fillies and mares will travel seven panels on the Laurel Park dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Barbara Fritchie S. (G3).
Wagering
Ova Charged wins the Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds (Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
Catching My Eye: Ova Charged and Doncho on Mardi Gras Day at Fair Grounds
In the $100,000 Mardi Gras Stakes, among the field of nine fillies and mares, one of them didn’t fit, one of them didn’t belong, one of them was not like the others, but one of them absolutely romped.
Wagering
Dubai Preview Feb. 16: Silent Film looks to improve from his last start
#7 Silent Film can improve on his last-start second and beat several former stablemates home in the Lord Glitters H. at Meydan on Friday morning.
International
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Sunland Park Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2024 Sunland Park Derby
A talented field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt on Sunday in the $400,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Fair Grounds Stakes
A deep field of 12 will travel nine furlongs on the lawn in Saturday’s $175,000 Fair Grounds S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Royal Delta Stakes
An excellent field of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $150,000 Royal Delta S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Thoughts Feb. 15, 2024
Jason shares some of this thoughts from the racing world including the Risen Star (G2) and Sunland Derby (G3), as well as some other random topics.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 15, 2024
Jason is joined by Fair Grounds analyst Joe Kristufek to talk about the Risen Star card on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 to win on debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 15 at Fair Grounds, Delta Downs, and Turfway Park, including a 6-1 first-time starter.
Best Bets
Tipsheet: 2024 Risen Star Stakes
An outstanding field of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Fair Grounds in Saturday’s $400,000 Risen Star S. (G2).
Wagering
Locked installed at 10-1 for Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Pool 4 of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will be held this week. Wagering opens at noon ET on Friday and concludes Sunday at 6 p.m. $2 win and exacta wagering will be offered.
Kentucky Derby
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 15
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Longstanding track biases must be considered in handicapping
Not every Thoroughbred racetrack is equally kind to all types of racehorses. For various reasons—the type and composition of the racing surface, the configuration of a specific course layout, etc.—some tracks are more or less kind to horses with certain running styles, or those breaking from particular post positions.
Analysis
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.
Best Bets
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Wagering
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).
Analysis
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Best Bets
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.
Features
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Best Bets
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Features
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.
Wagering
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.
Best Bets
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).
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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!
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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).
Wagering
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.
Features
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Wagering
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.
Best Bets
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis