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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 16-20
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
Cheltenham Festival 2023: Shishkin, Gold Tweet to take honors on Day 3
Day three at the Cheltenham Festival is the day that gives some specialist horses that are celebrated less than some of their peers a chance to shine.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 15, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some of the recent debates in racing on promotion and education. Then we welcome in veterinary student Belinda von Breitenbach to the show to talk about pursuing a vet career in racing, the vet shortage, her love of racing, and more.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 15 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $4,997 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Betting Strategy: Vertical structure for speed bias with longshot runners
On Thursday, March 9 at Fair Grounds, a speed bias was evident. And in Race 7, with longshot horses peppering the lineup of nine runners, it was a great opportunity to take a swing.
Analysis
Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Scully's Kentucky Derby Top 10 for March 14
It's an opportune time for analysis, with one Kentucky Derby prep race remaining for contenders, and here are my top 10 Kentucky Derby rankings entering the final round of preps.
Kentucky Derby
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Cheltenham Festival 2023: Edwardstone to win Day 2 feature
Day two at the Cheltenham Festival is all about variety.
International
Racing Roundtable: Tampa Bay Downs and the Distaff division
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson review the leading events of the past weekend at Tampa Bay Downs and Oaklawn Park in this edition of the Roundtable.
Features
What is a key race, and how do you identify one?
Have you ever heard of a “key race?” A key race is a race from which a large number of participants return to win or run well the next time they compete.
Racing
Pedigree notebook: Talk of the Nation another one for Zenyatta's family
Recent Rebel (G2) winner Confidence Game put Zenyatta’s family back in the spotlight, since his dam is a half-sister to the Hall of Famer. Not to be outdone, another Zenyatta relative has produced a high-profile three-year-old who’s turning heads, but on turf – Talk of the Nation.
Pedigree
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 14, 2023
Jason opens the show catching up on some news from the past weekend in the racecalling world. Then we welcome in TwinSpires and Brisnet's own James Scully to talk the Tampa Bay Derby, the Kentucky Derby and Oaks trails, the NCAA tournament and more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 14 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, along with a horse to single in the $938 Pick 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tapit Trice
Victories in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) and Blue Grass (G1) vaulted Tapit Trice into the Kentucky Derby picture.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: I Don't Get It, Major Blue prevail for Derby-winning trainers
You might assume that any horse competing against maiden special weight company in March is too far behind to qualify to the Kentucky Derby (G1) field. But that isn’t always the case.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem March 13, 2023
Jason looks back at this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby, including his thoughts and perspectives on the winner and the race from up in the booth.
Features
Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill to light up Day 1
After months of anticipation, the Cheltenham Festival is finally here.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 13
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, March 13 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Will Rogers Downs, along with a horse to single in Turf Paradise’s $60,228 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 13, 2023
Jason looks back at this weekend's big card from Tampa Bay Downs, including Tapit Trice's win in the big race. He also talks about the Azeri Stakes and Secret Oath's return to the winner's circle.
Racing Podcast
Forte hardens into 3-1 favoritism in KDFW Pool 5; Wet Paint popular in Oaks Future
Champion Forte closed as the overall 3-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager on Sunday evening, his strongest backing so far in the KDFW series.
Kentucky Derby
Harness Weekly Update: There's joy with Mudville among double-digit winners
Double-digit winners highlight weekly harness contenders.
Harness
Dubai World Cup clues from Super Saturday, Saudi Cup
The “Super Saturday” results from March 4 at Meydan offer clues of varying degrees for the March 25 Dubai World Cup (G1) gala.
International
Chasing carryovers: $3,520 Fair Grounds Pick 6, $11,594 Turf Paradise Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play (or oppose) in a pair of Sunday carryovers: the $3,520 Pick 6 at Fair Grounds and the $11,594 Pick 5 at Turf Paradise.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track: And the Winner Is…
Rumor had it that it was not Bend Or who ran down Robert the Devil at Epsom, but a horse named Tadcaster, an accusation of mistaken identity that was resolved more than a century later.
History
Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 Santa Ana Stakes
A talented field of nine fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ana (G3).
Wagering
Carryovers: Analyzing the $937 Fair Grounds Pick 6 and $4,150 Turfway Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers on Saturday at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
Wagering
Turfway: How to bet the 2023 Big Daddy Stakes
A total of nine horses will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Big Daddy S. at Turfway Park.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for March 11
The TwinSpires jury of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson offer their thoughts on the Tampa Bay Derby card, along with competitive races at Santa Anita and Oaklawn.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Tampa Bay Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Tampa Bay Derby. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Tampa Bay Downs All-Stakes Late Pick 5 for March 11
Tampa Bay Downs will feature the lone Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race this weekend with points on a scale of 50-20-15-10-5 available to the top five finishers in the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 LaCombe Memorial Stakes
A total of eight three-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the Fair Grounds green in Saturday’s $75,000 Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Hurricane Bertie Stakes
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Hurricane Bertie (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Fun to Dream in the Beholder Mile
A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will travel one mile on the Santa Anita main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Beholder Mile (G1).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Tampa Bay Derby
A fantastic field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Wagering
Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager 2023: Betting Strategies for Pool 5
Historically, the March Kentucky Derby Future Wagers are about when you can start to expect the eventual Derby winner to be a named individual option.
Kentucky Derby
New Zealand Preview: La Crique can win New Zealand Stakes
It’s a massive day in New Zealand, with two Group 1 races and a rich two-mile handicap at Pukekohe. Some of the runners may well appear in the Sydney autumn carnival in the next month.
International
Sydney Preview: Coolmore Classic day, 2023
Sydney racing this weekend is highlighted by a Group 1 race for the distaffers and two last chances to get into the world’s richest juvenile race next weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 10 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Turfway and Tampa Bay Downs.
Wagering
Exotics plays for the 2023 Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn
Multiple graded stakes-winning mare Clairiere and 2022 Kentucky Oaks (G1) hero Secret Oath headline the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn on Saturday.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Report: Stylish return performance for the champ
Champion juvenile male Forte came back impressively in the Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park, one of four Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifiers offered on March 4, and the Todd Pletcher-trained colt will make his final prep in the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) on April 1.
Kentucky Derby
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 9, 2023
Jason continues the "Six Secrets of Unsuccessful Bettors" series with the fourth installment, talking about tracking equity in your horizontal plays.
Features
Cheltenham Festival: Questions to ponder for 2023
Here are some posers to watch for as the Cheltenham Festival unfolds.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 9 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $8,949 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 9, 2023
Jason looks ahead to this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby card at Tampa Bay Downs to open up the show. The second part of the show he talks about his Thursday column for TwinSpires Edge, which is about equity building in your horizontal wagers.
Racing Podcast
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 9-13
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 March 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, including live longshots to play in the $6,233 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 8, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about some of the news of the day, including some recent stewards' decisions. Then he welcomes in trainer Eoin Harty to talk about the upcoming Tampa Bay Derby, his career as a trainer, and more!
Racing
When to bet (or not bet) the trifecta
The trifecta often seems like the perfect exotic wager. But some situations are more suitable for trifecta betting than others.
Education
Catching My Eye: Emerging 3-year-olds and turf stakes at Fair Grounds
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy examines up-and-coming three-year-olds and a couple of turf stakes that caught his eye at Fair Grounds during the first weekend of March.
Analysis
Fair Grounds Pick 6 Wednesday, March 8: $6,223 carryover
With last weekend’s cash being carried over into Wednesday’s pool, the time is right to take a swing at Fair Grounds' $1 Pick 6 with a low 15% takeout.
Wagering
Forte listed at 4-1 for KDFW Pool 5; Wonder Wheel 8-1 favorite in lone Oaks Future
Following an impressive comeback win in Saturday’s Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park, Forte has been installed as the 4-1 morning line favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, which is set for its three-day span Friday-Sunday.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Derby and Oaks prep review
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on the events of last weekend, including a significant Saturday of preps for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Racing
Pedigree notebook: More ‘Mischief' as Practical Joke turns stakes triple
Practical Move’s convincing victory in the San Felipe (G2) alone would have been an advertisement for young sire Practical Joke, who now has a proper Kentucky Derby contender to his credit. But Practical Joke also scored a stakes double at Aqueduct earlier on Saturday.
Pedigree
Hong Kong Preview: Rock Ya Heart set to roll at Happy Valley
Rock Ya Heart can cap off some consistent form with victory in the Wong Nai Chung Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 7 at Parx Racing, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $240,353 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 7, 2023
Jason welcomes in Gulfstream Park analyst Brian Nadeau to the show to recap all of Saturday's Fountain of Youth Day card and talk Gulfstream Park racing.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Raise Cain
Violence picked up another possible Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when his son Raise Cain unleashed a giant rally from behind a fast pace to dominate Aqueduct’s Gotham (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Congruent
Don’t assume John Battaglia Memorial S. winner Congruent is a synthetic specialist; to the contrary, he’s a versatile young runner capable of performing well over any surface.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Bo Cruz, Squire Creek romp at Fair Grounds
With only two months remaining until the Kentucky Derby, you might assume the weekly roster of impressive three-year-old maiden winners has been reduced to a trickle. But that’s simply not the case.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem March 6, 2023
Jason looks back at the Davona Dale Stakes from Saturday and a lesson in forgiveness.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 6, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including an upset by Stilleto Boy in the Santa Anita Handicap. He also touches on the Fountain of Youth card from Gulfstream Park and the Gotham from Aqueduct.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Monday, March 6 at Parx Racing, including a cold double wager.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: Bombs away with $96 and $62 winners
Two bomb-winners - paying $96 and $62 - land in H2W.
Harness
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Practical Move
Practical Move joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with an upset victory in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) at Los Alamitos, but does he have the pedigree to thrive in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forte
One of the most accomplished horses on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is Forte.
Kentucky Derby
Singles for Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $1,369,601 Pick 6, Aqueduct, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a trio of carryovers at Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Fair Grounds, including Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $1,369,601 Pick 6.
Wagering
Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 San Simeon Stakes
Eight runners will go about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 San Simeon S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
The Heart that Wears the Crown: Gallant Fox
Gallant Fox’s victories in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes were the first to come with the name “Triple Crown,” as those intervening years saw the three races enter the sport’s consciousness with that sobriquet attached.
Triple Crown
How to bet the 2023 Cincinnati Trophy
A field of nine sophomore fillies will travel one mile in Saturday’s $150,000 Cincinnati Trophy at Turfway Park.
Racing
How to bet the 2023 Santa Anita Handicap
A big field of 11 will go postward in the feature at Santa Anita on Saturday, the $500,000 Santa Anita H. (G1).
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 John Battaglia Memorial S. over 1 1/16 miles on Tapeta at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Gotham Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Gotham S. (G3) over one mile at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Singles for carryovers at Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in carryovers at Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, including Santa Anita's mandatory-payout $237,774 Rainbow Pick 6.
Racing
Pick 3 for Gulfstream March 4, including Mac Diarmida
Saturday's Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream Park will feature a 14-race card packed with nine stakes, including the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Davona Dale (G2), Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races, respectively.
Wagering
Great Britain Preview: Deere to make Mark at Kelso
The best British jumps racing this weekend is in Scotland, where the Morebattle Hurdle offers good punting opportunities.
International
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Fountain of Youth S. (G2), plus a pro, con and rating of their potential.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2023 San Felipe Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 San Felipe S. (G2), plus a pro, con and rating of their potential.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for March 4
A huge day of racing is on tap Saturday at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, with Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) preps at Aqueduct and Turfway Park adding appeal. James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson have scoured the country for their best opinions on what is shaping up as a fantastic day of sport.
Wagering
South Africa Preview: What chance Triple Tiara, Triple Crown remain alive?
Two horses will try to keep their chances at sophomore glory alive when they race for Classic prizes at Turffontein in South Africa on Saturday.
International
Dubai Super Saturday: Bendoog, Real World poised for top honors
Dubai’s Super Saturday provides a fittingly strong preview to World Cup night in three weeks.
International
Handicappers Debate: 2023 The Very One Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Fillies and mares on the turf are featured in this week’s debate, as handicappers Vance Hanson and Ashley Anderson offer differing opinions on Saturday’s $150,000 The Very One (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Features
New Zealand Preview: Can Sharp 'N' Smart be opposed?
One of the potential stars of the Sydney autumn campaign takes the stage in New Zealand’s richest Group 1 race this weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 3 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $99,210 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Sydney Preview: Taking on favorites in Canterbury Stakes, Randwick Guineas
It’s a massive day of racing in Sydney as the autumn carnival moves into full swing.
International
How to bet the 2023 Busher Invitational Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Busher S.
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Report: Rebel upset precedes flurry of early March preps
March opens with a bang for Kentucky Derby contenders, as four qualifiers in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series will be held on March 4
Kentucky Derby
Exotics plays for the Davona Dale Stakes at Gulfstream March 4
Forward Gal S. (G3) champ Red Carpet Ready will go for her second Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep victory when she faces a tough field of 10 in the Davona Dale S. (G2) Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Fair Grounds Feb. 25-26
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy discusses a group of three-year-olds who caught his attention at Fair Grounds during the final weekend of February.
Features
Tipsheet: 2023 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
An overflow field of 14 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park All-Weather surface in Saturday’s $125,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 San Felipe Stakes
A fantastic field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 San Felipe S. (G2).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Gotham Stakes
An overflow field of 15 three-year-olds will run one-mile on the Aqueduct main strip on Saturday in the $300,000 Gotham S. (G3).
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 2, 2023
Jason writes the third installment of his series "The Six Secrets of Unsuccessful Bettors" and talks about race and pool selection.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 2 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with a horse to key on top in Turfway’s $19,588 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 2, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about his Thursday column, which discusses race and pool selection for horseplayers. Then he talks about this weekend's Gotham Stakes as well as the San Felipe at Santa Anita and the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway.
Racing Podcast
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 2-6
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
Tipsheet: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes
A strong field of 10 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2).
Wagering
When you should (or shouldn't) bet a Pick 6
Effectively betting a Pick 6 can be difficult and expensive. These guidelines help you determine when you should (or shouldn’t) bet a Pick 6.
Education
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 1, 2023
Jason catches up on the news of the day and brings on Kevin Kerstein from Churchill Downs to talk about the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 1 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, along with a horse to single in the $3,289 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Wagering