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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Jan. 20 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look at the Lecomte Day card at Fair Grounds, plus races at Gulfstream Park. 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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Dubai Preview Jan. 19: Cape Verdi selections and a bonus play
William Buick’s decision to ride the unbeaten #1 English Rose may be the best guide to playing the Cape Verdi (G2) at Meydan Friday morning.
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How to bet the 2024 Louisiana Stakes
An excellent field of seven will go 1 1/16 miles on the main strip in Saturday’s $175,000 Louisiana S. (G3) at Fair Grounds. The race is led by a pair of contenders who figure to be among the better handicap runners this season, and I expect each of them to run well despite both coming off of layoffs.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Krantz Memorial Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds sod in the $100,000 Marie G. Krantz Memorial S. on Saturday. I’ll take a shot with the less fancied of the McPeek duo in the field in searching for value.
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How to bet With, and Against, West Omaha in the Silverbulletday Stakes
A talented field of eight three-year-old ladies will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Silverbulletday S. at Fair Grounds. The morning-line choice is the Brad Cox-trained #6 West Omaha (2-1), who came home a clear second in the Untapable S. on the surface last time out.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Jan. 18, 2024
Jason looks ahead to this weekend's Silverbulletday S., discussing the story and chances of Oklahoma-bred Miss Code West.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 18, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some racing news items before looking ahead to the big Lecomte Day card at Fair Grounds this Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ambitious 10-1 longshot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 18 at Sunland Park and Turfway Park, along with analysis of non-jackpot carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds.
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How to bet the 2024 Riley Allison Stakes
A total of eight three-year-olds will go one mile on the Sunland Park main strip in Friday’s $100,000 Riley Allison S. The pair of morning-line choices look formidable in the field, but I will attempt the duo with a smart debut winner making his stakes debut.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Lecomte Stakes
A cast of eight sophomores will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds. The top five finishers will earn qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 basis in the 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series event.
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First-crop sires: Flameaway leads the way by stakes winners
Flameaway outperformed expectations in his first season at stud, topping all freshman sires by stakes winners in 2023. He registered a total of six stakes victories from a quartet of stakes-winning offspring.
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Fierceness installed at 8-1 for Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Pool 3 of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will be offered this weekend, beginning at noon ET on Friday. Wagering closes Sunday at 6 p.m. ET. Pool 3 features $2 win and exacta wagering.
Kentucky Derby
How class drops can trigger big form turnarounds
Bettors aren’t always keen to support young horses who have shown little to no ability. But sometimes these horses win.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 17, 2024
Jason welcomes back Ed DeRosa to the show to talk about his yearly review of his betting. They discuss what went right, what went wrong, lessons learned, and moving forward.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double-digit longshots at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 17 at Turfway Park, along with tickets for the $4,757 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 17
Selections for racing at Happy Valley that begins at 6:10 a.m. ET.
International
Racing Roundtable: Gin Gin's win in the Busanda, Book'em Danno's dominance, and Lecomte Day
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Gin Gin's win in the Busanda S. and Book'em Danno's dominance in the Pasco before looking ahead to Lecomte Day at Fair Grounds.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots in AUS, JPN
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Doomben (AUS) and Funabashi (JPN), including a 22-1 longshot.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Lecomte Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Lecomte S. (G3) at Fair Grounds Race Course in New Orleans. 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.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lone speed at 20-1 odds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 16 at Mahoning Valley, including a 20-1 longshot.
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First-crop sires: Omaha Beach’s unbeaten Kopion on Kentucky Oaks trail
Omaha Beach ranked first among North American freshman sires, not by the official standard of progeny earnings in 2023, but by another metric that’s arguably more significant for his stud career: the number of stakes performers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 16, 2024
Jason welcomes on trainer Keri Brion to the show to talk about her fast start to 2024, training flat runners and jumpers, hot and cold streaks, and much more!
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Pletcher saddles three winners
Two-time Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainer Todd Pletcher sent out a trio of possible 2024 Kentucky Derby contenders to break their maidens during the second week of January.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 15, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing as the season starts to pick up at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning’s $5,669 Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 15 at Fair Grounds and Mahoning Valley, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $5,669 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 15, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including stakes action from Tampa Bay Downs, Aqueduct, and Gulfstream Park.
Racing Podcast
Tampa Bay Downs: Betting the $1,195 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Tampa Bay Downs kicks off on a high note with a $1,195 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1, a $16,000 maiden claimer for fillies and mares sprinting seven furlongs on dirt.
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TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist Jan 13-14
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!
Racing Podcast
Carryovers: Aqueduct's $69,914 Pick 6, $26,786 Pick 5 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a trio of Saturday Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Fair Grounds.
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Chancheng Glory puts Four-Year-Old Classic Series hopes to test at Sha Tin
On the cusp of riding his 100th Hong Kong winner, Lyle Hewitson hopes Chancheng Glory can advance growing Four-Year-Old Classic Series at Sha Tin on Saturday (starting late Friday night stateside).
International
How to bet the 2024 Las Cienegas Stakes
An overflow field of 12 fillies and mares will go about 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course in Sunday’s $100,000 Las Cienegas S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
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All-Stakes Pick 3 for Santa Anita on Jan. 13
A total of five black-type events will be hosted by Santa Anita on Saturday. I’ll take aim at the final three races on the fine card, with each of the tilts being stakes contests.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bet this 30-1 longshot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 5 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, along with horses to play in the $23,531 Super High 5 carryover at Turfway and the $3,276 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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How to bet the 2024 Busanda Stakes
A compact field of five sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Busanda S.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Jan. 13 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Blaise Bollman talk their best bets and fades at Turfway Park, Fair Grounds, Oaklawn, Aqueduct, and more. Ashley and Blaise 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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How to bet the 2024 Mockingbird Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies will jaunt six panels on the Oaklawn Park oval in Saturday’s $150,000 Mockingbird S.
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How to bet the Unusual Heat Turf Classic Stakes
A talented field of 10 California-bred runners will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Unusual Heat Turf Classic S.
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Betting With, and Against, Flashy Gem in the Likely Exchange Stakes
A nice field of 11 fillies and mares will travel one mile on the Turfway Park oval in Saturday’s $125,000 Likely Exchange S.
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Catching My Eye: Fair Grounds Top Performers Week of Jan. 4 - Jan. 7
Top honors this week go to Maycocks Bay. The Godolphin homebred trained by Mike Stidham put his name on the map in a big way beating home two quality colts trained by Brad Cox and Keith Desormeaux in Blown Cover and Hawkes Creek.
Analysis
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Jan. 11, 2024
Jason discusses some thoughts on inquiries and disqualifications in racing and how they differ from other sports.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $13,022 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 11 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, including horses to play in Turfway’s $13,022 Super High 5.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 11, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then he looks ahead to some weekend racing from both Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs.
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shots in a double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 10 at Turfway Park, including horses to play in the $9,383 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 10, 2024
Jason welcomes in handicapper Emily Gullikson to the show to talk trip handicapping, starts, Oaklawn, Hawthorne, and the future of the industry.
Racing Podcast
Following a track bias to logical and lucrative payoffs
The power of track biases to deliver compelling pari-mutuel payoffs has been readily apparent over the last couple of weeks.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Drum Roll Please, Kopion shine in Derby, Oaks preps, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable grades the win by Drum Roll Please in the Jerome S., a one-mile Kentucky Derby (G1) prep held at Aqueduct, Kopion's potential for Richard Mandella following her win in the Santa Ynez (G3), and then looks back at other notable performances from the weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong Preview: Trainer Frankie Lor holds a strong hand at Happy Valley
Trainer Frankie Lor saddles three of the 12 contenders in Happy Valley's biggest race of the year in Wednesday's January Cup (G3).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold exactas at Parx
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 9 at Parx Racing, including a pair of cold exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 9, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some topics in and around racing. Then we welcome in jockey Lane Luzzi to the show to talk about his good start at Aqueduct, moving to New York, his time in Texas, and more!
Racing Podcast
Mitole finishes fast to become top first-crop sire of 2023
In his racing days, sprint champion Mitole was known for his blazing speed. However, it was a late burst by his offspring in the final weeks of the season that propelled Mitole to the top of the first-crop sire list for 2023.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Ari’s Magic sparkles on debut
The first week of January produced a handful of noteworthy three-year-old maiden winners with possible Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
Features
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Jan. 8, 2024
Jason looks back on the anniversary of his first race call, which happened 18 years ago today.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 8, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including discussing weekend action from Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three plays at Mahoning
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 1 at Mahoning Valley, including a cold double wager.
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2023 in review: Seven favorite races
An annual look back on notable races of the year can easily devolve into a laundry list of obligatory inclusions. For greater variety, I’d prefer to highlight my favorite performances that took place outside of the U.S. Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup festivities that are already well covered.
International
Horses to single in three lucrative carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a trio of non-jackpot carryovers at racetracks across the country on Sunday.
Wagering
Fair Grounds carryovers: $25,902 Pick 5, $2,847 Pick 6
The Saturday card at Fair Grounds just got even better. In addition to a trio of stakes, there are two non-jackpot carryovers up for grabs: a $25,902 prize pool in the 50-cent Late Pick 5 and a $2,847 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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Catching My Eye: Fair Grounds winners who look ready for stakes company
The racing last week at Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots was excellent, and a handful of winners look primed to try stakes company next out. Here’s who caught my eye.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Invincible Sage brings winning streak into Bauhinia Sprint Trophy
David Hall is cautiously optimistic Invincible Sage can extend a meteoric rise when the emerging speedster contests the HK$4.2 million Bauhinia Sprint Trophy H. (G3) (1000 meters) at Sha Tin on Sunday (beginning late Saturday night stateside).
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How to bet the 2024 Santa Ynez Stakes
A total of five newly turned three-year-old fillies will jaunt seven panels on the Santa Anita main surface in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ynez S. (G3).
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 5 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,834 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Jan. 6 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali examine a number of stakes this weekend, including races at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn, Turfway, Gulfstream, and Aqueduct. 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!
Racing
How to bet the 2024 San Vicente Stakes
A very talented field of six sophomore colts will travel seven-eighths on the Santa Anita main oval in Saturday’s $200,000 San Vicente S. (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Turfway Prevue Stakes
Seven sophomores will dash 6 1/2 panels on the All-Weather surface in Saturday’s $125,000 Turfway Prevue S.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Jan. 4, 2024
Jason shares some of his personal "racing resolutions" for 2024 in this week's column.
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 4, 2024
Jason spends most of the show discussing some of the points raised in the recent Bloodhorse industry panel on wagering and racing.
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 4 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, including a 12-1 longshot.
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First-crop sires: Maximus Mischief ends 2023 in second place
The final racing results from 2023 are in, and Maximus Mischief ended the year as the second-leading first-crop sire in multiple categories.
Analysis
How to bet the 2024 Pippin Stakes
A small, but talented, field of five fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday in the $150,000 Pippin S.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Dania Beach Stakes
A total of 10 talented sophomores will travel one mile on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $125,000 Dania Beach S.
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How to bet With, and Against, Carimba in the Menard Memorial Stakes
A talented field of nine fillies and mares will dash about 5 1/2 furlongs on the Fair Grounds turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.A talented field of nine fillies and mares will dash about 5 1/2 furlongs on the Fair Grounds turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial S.
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Value Plays for the Orleans Stakes at Delta Downs
A well-matched field of 10 fillies and mares will speed five-eighths on the Delta Downs dirt in Friday’s $75,000 Orleans S. The affair lacks a standout and seems like a nice spot to search for some prices in the evening dash.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Jerome Stakes
A compact field of five will travel one mile on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $150,000 Jerome S. A total of 21 qualifying points towards the 2024 Kentucky Derby are on the line in the challenge series tilt.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Jerome Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Jerome 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.
Analysis
With Golden Sixty sidelined, door opens for Voyage Bubble
Golden Sixty's domination of Hong Kong's mile ranks will take a pause on Jan. 21.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 3, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing New Year's Day racing at Gulfstream Park. Then we welcome in jockey Jareth Loveberry to the show to talk Fair Grounds, his big year with Two Phil's, and more. Then Jason discusses the Late Pick 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs for Wednesday.
Racing Podcast
Ghostzapper shows first-crop sire rankings can be misleading
Ranking first-crop sires by progeny earnings is useful for identifying up-and-coming stallions with potential, but the numbers can be misleading.
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa’s $26,569 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 3 at Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $26,569 Pick 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Smarty Jones, Pegasus World Cup preview and more!
This week, the Racing Roundtable reviews the first Kentucky Derby qualifier of the New Year, Monday’s Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park, Pegasus World Cup preview day at Gulfstream Park, and betting resolutions for 2024.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 2 at Mahoning Valley, including a cold Pick 3 play.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 2, 2024
Jason recaps some of the racing from the weekend, including action from Gulfstream Park as well as Fair Grounds.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Flashy winners close out 2023
During the closing days of 2023, a bevy of potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders posted flashy maiden victories from coast to coast.
Analysis
New Year’s Day Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pletcher at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 1 at Fair Grounds, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park, including horses to play in the $2,447 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $14,412 Super High 5 carryover
Gulfstream Park is celebrating New Year’s Eve with a Sunday card highlighted by a $14,412 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Healthy Happy faces California Spangle in New Year’s Day feature
Front-running Healthy Happy returns for his third tilt at plundering New Year’s Day’s lucrative feature race at Sha Tin.
International
Best of Hanson: 2023 Anthology
In a break from recent years, the historically themed pieces I wrote during 2023 were all published at TwinSpires.com. Therefore, it makes sense that my ninth annual anthology would be available on the TwinSpires Edge, too.
Features
Tipsheet: 2024 Smarty Jones Stakes
A talented field of nine will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park on Monday in the $300,000 Smarty Jones S. The 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest offers the top-five finishers qualifying points on a 10-5-3-2-1 structure.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Smarty Jones
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Smarty Jones at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Wagering
Analyzing rich Dec. 30 carryovers at Fair Grounds, Turfway, Aqueduct, and Gulfstream
A bevy of lucrative carryovers are up for grabs at racetracks across the United States on the penultimate day of 2023.
Wagering
Stakes Selections at Fair Grounds for December 31
A pair of black-type races for two-year-olds bred in Louisiana will highlight the Sunday card at Fair Grounds.
Racing
How to bet the 2023 Holiday Cheer Stakes
A total of 11 will travel six panels on the All-Weather at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $125,000 Holiday Cheer S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Year’s End Stakes
A very good field of seven two-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the Oaklawn Park oval in Sunday’s $200,000 Year’s End S.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Forbidden Kingdom in the Joe Hernandez Stakes
An overflow field of turf dashers will go 6 1/2 grassy panels down the Hillside Turf Course in Saturday’s $200,000 Joe Hernandez S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Fort Lauderdale Stakes
An intriguing field of 10 will go 1 1/8 miles on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Fort Lauderdale S. (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Gravesend Stakes
A compact, but talented, field of five will speed six panels on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Gravesend S.
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How to bet the 2023 Woodchopper Stakes
A full field of 12 sophomores will travel one mile and 70 yards on the Fair Grounds green in Saturday’s $100,000 Woodchopper S.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Dec. 30 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson and James Scully meet for a condensed edition of the Jury to discuss stakes races at Fair Grounds, Turfway, and Gulfstream Park. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in both the written and on-camera portions. Be sure to check out a number of promos available at TwinSpires that apply to each of the races mentioned in the Jury!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $54,675 Pick 6 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Dec. 29 at Turfway Park and Delta Downs, along with analysis of the $54,675 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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