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Flightline's Breeders' Cup Classic on the clock
Flightline’s tour de force in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was not only visually impressive. The unbeaten superstar delivered a performance of historical proportions on the clock as well.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Breeders' Cup weekend including the Betting Challenge tournament.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 7, 2022
We start to look back at the big Breeders' Cup weekend on today's show. We discuss Flightline's Classic win as well as the performances in some of the other big races from Saturday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including horses to single in the $2,225 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Public choices rule prices
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features, stakes, and the H2W (horses-to-watch list).
Racing
A single and a longshot for Santa Anita's $376,573 mandatory-payout Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Santa Anita fall meet, which means the $376,573 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout.
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Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Breeders Cup
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
Breeders Cup
Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
Racing
Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
Breeders Cup
Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
Breeders Cup
Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Race Replays & Expert Picks [VIDEO]
View Breeders' Cup thoughts from Joe Kristufek, Scott Shapiro, Ashley Anderson, Kaitlin Free, Julien Leparoux and D. Wayne Lukas!
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Breeders Cup
Flightline seeks new heights in Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline will bring superstar billing to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), overpowering the competition in five career starts, but he’s yet to beat the best. That opportunity comes at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
Breeders Cup
Betting against Flightline in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is an imposing 3-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals in the $6 million Classic (G1), but let's answer the following question: “Who to bet if trying to beat Flightline?”
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup undercard spot plays for Friday and Saturday
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares spot plays for the Breeders’ Cup undercard races on Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, including a 15-1 longshot in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup: How to play the All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday
The All-Turf Pick 3 starts with the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and will include the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and Juvenile Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Scully: Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5 play
Juveniles will be showcased in five Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland Friday, and my strongest opinion comes in the finale.
Breeders Cup
Breeders Cup: Two-year-old trends
Some trends of significant interest for the juvenile races at the 2022 Breeders' Cup.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
As was the case last year, the longshots we find the most intriguing a week out from the Breeders' Cup are largely concentrated on the weekend's grass races.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Kilroy previews 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
There’s only one thing standing in the way of this being the most white-knuckle, adrenaline-pumping, root-worthy Breeders’ Cup Classics of all time. And that’s Flightline.
Breeders Cup
Best exotic wagers for Breeders' Cup Friday 2022
It’s often easier to pick winners than sort out minor placings, so we’ll favor multi-race wagers when betting Breeders’ Cup Friday.
Racing
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Delta Downs Late Pick 5 on Nov. 3: Singling the Longshot
Let’s attack the Late Pick 5 at Delta Downs.
Wagering
Breeders' Cup: Dirt race trends
I will take a look back at previous Keeneland Breeders' Cup results to unveil some trends that might be worth exploring.
Breeders Cup
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Nest comes rolling into the Breeders' Cup Distaff
Following a second against males in June’s Belmont S. (G1), Nest stepped up with a series of stunning performances, winning the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1), Alabama (G1), and Beldame (G2) by a combined 26 1/4 lengths.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar internationals for 2022 Breeders' Cup
Plenty of international star power is on display in the 2022 Breeders’ Cup. Indeed, there are so many logical contenders that a few could be overlooked, especially those with a dark-horse vibe at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 3, 2022
Jason gives some thoughts and picks for some of Saturday's Breeders' Cup races!
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of cold exactas.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 3, 2022
Jason is joined by handicapper Chris Todd to discuss several of the races for Saturday's Breeders' Cup program at Keeneland, including a look at the middle Pick 5 sequence.
Racing Podcast
At the Races TwinSpires Weekend Preview for Nov. 3
Part 2: Scott Shapiro, Fanny Salmon, F2W/Papo, Nick Tammaro, Mike Welsch
Racing Podcast
Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Dave Friedman for Nov. 3
James Scully gives the track-side happenings and on-site look of contenders from Keeneland.
Racing Podcast
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 3-7
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
Inside the Kentucky Derby - Breeders' Cup Preview [PODCAST]
Darren and KK preview the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Keeneland. A win in the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland will vault a horse to the top of the standings.
Kentucky Derby
A clue in Aidan O’Brien’s Breeders’ Cup record
It’s fitting that Aidan O’Brien’s first Breeders’ Cup runner was Second Empire.
Breeders Cup
Catching My Eye: Hot Keeneland jockeys
Wondering which jockeys were hot at the Keeneland fall meet? You should be. The turf and dirt courses were idiosyncratic, and the riders who figured it out in October will have an advantage this weekend in the Breeders’ Cup.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Silver Knott
It’s fascinating that Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby sends Silver Knott here, not Mysterious Night, who earned a free pass to the Juvenile Turf in his Summer romp.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Chain of Love
After Japan’s Marche Lorraine capitalized on a pace meltdown to shock last year’s Distaff, compatriot Chain of Love will try to pull off a similar feat in the Filly & Mare Sprint.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 2, 2022
Jason welcomes in Brisnet's Kellie Reilly to the show to talk about the international runners in this year's Breeders' Cup, her International Scouting report, and more!
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $5,142 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup
A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
Racing
After the Racetrack: Finnick the Fierce finds his forever friend
With his racing days behind him, Finnick the Fierce has traded the racetrack for the trail, taking Jackie Barr on quite a journey in a short time.
Aftercare
2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
Breeders Cup
Hong Kong Preview: Yo Beauty ready to win again
Yo Beauty can add to his stellar run of form with victory in the High Island Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 1, 2022
Jason discusses Monday's Breeders' Cup draw and takes an early look at some of the horizontal wagering sequences for Saturday and how people are likely to play the races that day.
Racing Podcast
Who were the founders of the Breeders' Cup and what legacy did they create?
On April 23, 1982, John Gaines made a surprise announcement at the Kentucky Derby Festival's "They're Off" luncheon, revealing his vision for an international racing event known today as the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Melbourne Cup Tipsheet
The way you want to play the Melbourne Cup will depend largely on how much you like Deauville Legend.
International
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 31, 2022
Jason talks about "state-bred season" as many states showcase their state-bred runners before the Breeders' Cup kicks off.
Features
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race
One of the more intriguing situations in racing occurs when a horse replicates family success by winning the same stakes that their sire or dam did during their racing days.
Breeders Cup
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 31
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 31 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Mahoning Valley, including a horse to single in the $856 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 31, 2022
Jason looks back at racing from the weekend, as Keeneland wrapped up the main portion of their fall meet. He also starts to look ahead to the Breeders' Cup coming up this weekend.
Racing
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests
Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
Kentucky Derby
Harness Weekly Update: 43% in the money
H2W prices better than Breeders Crown chalk; 43 percent hit board.
Harness
How to bet Santa Anita's $30,835 Super High 5 carryover
No one managed to hit the $1 Super High 5 in either of the final two races on Saturday at Santa Anita, which means Sunday’s card features an enticing $30,835 non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Early Pick 5 Play for Keeneland Oct. 29
The Late Pick 5 at Keeneland looks chalky, so let’s attack the early sequence where there are favorites in Race 1 and Race 4 I am excited to fade.
Racing
Carryover watch: Aqueduct's $50,013 Pick 6, Keeneland's $8,599 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Street Sense Stakes
A total of 11 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles in the $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Rags to Riches Stakes
An especially talented field of eight juvenile fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S. at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Wit in the Bryan Station Stakes
An overflow field of 14 will travel one mile on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $300,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Contender Rankings
This is how I currently see the top-three players in each of the seven Grade 1 dirt divisions.
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 29
Closing day at Keeneland, the opening of Churchill Downs' fall meet, and the growing anticipation for next week's Breeders' Cup are among the highlights of this final weekend in October.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Golden Eagle draws strong field
Sydney’s upstart spring carnival has its own massive offering this weekend in the form of the A$10 million Golden Eagle for four-year-olds.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 28
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Friday, Oct. 28 at Aqueduct and Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $38,250 Pick 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
Racing
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 28 at Keeneland
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 28 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Racing
Keeneland: 2022 Fayette Stakes Exotics Plays
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G2) at Keeneland.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Pumpkin Pie Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Aqueduct main oval in Saturday’s $120,000 Pumpkin Pie S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Bold Ruler Stakes
A field of 10 has been entered for Saturday’s $200,000 Bold Ruler S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 27
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
15 fun facts about the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Here are 15 fun facts you should know about the Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 27, 2022
Jason looks back at some of his favorite Breeders' Cup memories from over the years.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 27, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming BCBC tournament and tournaments in general. Then he looks ahead to the upcoming weekend of stakes racing action.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 27 at Presque Isle Downs and Delaware Park, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $159,032 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Juvenile trends on the Road to the Kentucky Derby
Below we look at the last nine Juvenile winners, plus where they placed in Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races that followed and how they performed along the Triple Crown trail.
Kentucky Derby
Analyzing the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
A small but stellar field is shaping up for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup