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The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Distaff Tipsheet
Eleven fillies and mares will square off over 1 1/8 miles in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1). Three-year-old fillies won back-to-back Distaffs at Santa Anita in 2013 and 2014 (Beholder and Untapable), but older runners have dominated since, winning seven of the last eight runnings.
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Breeders' Cup 2023 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Breeders' Cup Limited announced the official order of races, post times, and wagering menu for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup World Championships, scheduled to take place on Friday, Nov. 3 and Saturday, Nov. 4 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.
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The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Mile Tipsheet
A full field of 14 will travel one mile on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
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Under the Radar Breeders’ Cup Contenders: Saturday
A total of nine Breeders’ Cup World Championship events will take place on Saturday at Santa Anita.
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Weekend Undercard Plays for Santa Anita
Much of the focus at Santa Anita this weekend will be on the 14 Breeders’ Cup races, and deservedly so, as many of the top horses in training from the U.S. and abroad will converge during the blockbuster two-day event.
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Breeders’ Cup Friday Exotics Plays
A handful of Breeders’ Cup tilts for the juveniles will highlight a superb Friday of racing at Santa Anita. There are countless attractive wagers to be made over the weekend at The Great Race Place, but I have tabbed two particular events that are of great interest to me on day one of the Championships below.
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Meet the Contenders: 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Breeders' Cup Juvenile. 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.
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The Breeders’ Cup Turf Tipsheet
A fine cast of 13 led by some superb international performers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 1 at Churchill Downs
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for November 1 at Churchill Downs. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 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.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 1, 2023
Jason is joined by TwinSpires' own Darin Zoccali to talk about the Breeders' Cup races and some handicapping thoughts on the big card.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Nov. 1, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 1 at Churchill Downs, including tickets for the $3,408 Super High 5 carryover.
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Betting begins on Pool 1 of 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Pool 1 of the 2024 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) begins on Tuesday, Oct. 31, at noon ET and will conclude on Thursday, Nov. 2, at 6 p.m.
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Breeders’ Cup International Scouting Report: Japanese contingent
Nine horses based in Japan are entered across seven races at the 2023 Breeders’ Cup. They hope to build on the success of Japan’s first two Breeders’ Cup wins in 2021.
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Under the Radar Breeders’ Cup contenders: Friday
A handful of Breeders’ Cup events will take place on Friday at Santa Anita, with each of the tilts featuring two-year-old runners. Below are a few horses that might not be well-fancied at post time, but will nonetheless present value in the deep fields.
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2023 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2023 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday evening, finalizing the fields for the 14 championship races across Friday and Saturday at Santa Anita.
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The 2023 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Tipsheet
A fine field of 11 two-year-olds will vie in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile at Santa Anita (G1).
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 31, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 31 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold Pick 3.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 31, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about people's opinions and excitement levels about this year's Breeders' Cup. Then we welcome in Brisnet and TwinSpires' own Vance Hanson to talk about the turf races and European runners for Saturday's Breeders' Cup event.
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The Heart That Wears the Crown: Seattle Slew
The 10th Triple Crown winner’s humble beginnings belied the deep talent inside this champion, a horse with strength and speed to spare and a heart that loved to run.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Churchill winners shine
The 150th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) is barely more than six months away, which means it’s time to resume our annual Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch series.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 30, 2023
J. Keeler Johnson reviews the latest news and results on the road to the 2023 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita.
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Breeders’ Cup Trends: Dirt Races
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is nearly upon us, as The Great Race Place will play host to an incredible two days of racing on Nov. 3 and 4. There have been five editions held at Santa Anita dating back to 2012, and the picturesque venue is one of the best locations to host the Championships, in my opinion. Below are a few things to consider when handicapping the dirt races over the weekend.
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How much of a connection does the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies have to the Kentucky Oaks?
Dating back to the inaugural running of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies in 1984, just two horses have returned off victories in the race for two-year-old females to win the Kentucky Oaks the following season.
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Catching My Eye: Closing Day at Keeneland
That’s a wrap on Keeneland’s fall meet, as Kentucky racing moves back to its homebase of Churchill Downs, where they’ll be through Nov. 26.
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Harness Weekly Update: a 16% win hit rate and 38% ATB
This week, there were 56 active horses (a 16% win hit rate and a 38% ATB (across-the-board) hit.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 30, 2023
Jason discusses the beginning of Breeders' Cup week as well as all the noise, hype, and touts we're all going to see and hear over the course of the next several days.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 30, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 30 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,213 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 30, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing action including Keeneland closing day, Churchill Opening Day, Belmont at Aqueduct and more!
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $2,872 Super High 5 carryover
If you’re thinking, “I’m in the mood to close out the weekend chasing a non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover,” then you’re in luck. Gulfstream Park is ready to oblige with a $2,872 carryover in their $1 Super High 5.
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2023 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Here are four longshots worth taking a look at to potentially upset, or boost vertical exotics plays, over the two-day fixture.
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Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2023 Breeders' Cup
The fundamental usefulness of finding and standing against vulnerable favorites remains. They reduce outlay and boost the value of the tickets you do cash.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 28 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 28, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Keeneland: Analyzing the $6,252 Super High 5 carryover
The final race of the Keeneland fall meet features a $6,252 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 27 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 27, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 27, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 27 at Aqueduct, Keeneland, and Charles Town, including a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $20,080 Pick 6 carryover.
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The Rags to Riches Stakes Tipsheet
A talented field of seven juvenile fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main oval in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S.
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The Street Sense Stakes Tipsheet
A talented field of eight two-year-olds will go 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main strip in Sunday’s $300,000 Street Sense S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2023 Forty Niner Stakes
A talented field of eight will travel a one-turn mile in Saturday’s $300,000 Forty Niner S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet the 2023 Mother Goose Stakes
A total of seven sophomore fillies will run 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt oval in Saturday’s $250,000 Mother Goose S. (G2).
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Oct. 28-29 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss races at Churchill Downs, Keeneland, and Belmont at Aqueduct this weekend! Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion. We have promo codes exclusively for our Jury viewers later in the show, as well!
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 Bryan Station Stakes
A total of 10 sophomores will go a mile on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Trademark in the 2023 Fayette Stakes
An overflow field of 14 will travel nine panels on the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G2).
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How to bet the 2023 Bold Ruler Stakes
A total of nine one-turn specialists will run six furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Friday’s $200,000 Bold Ruler S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2023 Valley View Stakes
An overflow field of 16 three-year-old fillies was entered for a mile on the Keeneland lawn in Friday’s $300,000 Valley View S. (G3).
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 26, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including thoughts on Keeneland’s $237,537 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 26, 2023
Jason discusses whether or not horses with no hope in a race are entitled to "take a shot" or shouldn't be allowed to enter a race in which they don't belong.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 26, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing the Breeders' Cup pre-entries. Then he looks ahead to racing this weekend from Keeneland and Churchill Downs.
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Meet the Contenders: 2023 Street Sense
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Street Sense. 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.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 26, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for the Thursday, Oct. 26, card at Presque Isle Downs.
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2023 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Breeders’ Cup races at Santa Anita were released on Wednesday. From all appearances, the 14 races are coming up strong.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch for Oct. 26-30
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.
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Scully: Breeders’ Cup Classic Fair Odds
The 40th running of the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) will be offered at Santa Anita on Nov. 4, and a large, competitive field appears to be shaping up for the 1 1/4-mile race.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 25 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 25, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 25, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 25 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including live longshots to use in Keeneland’s $54,576 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 25, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing a race from Wednesday's card at Keeneland and higher-priced claiming racing. Then we welcome in Kentucky-based trainer Ryan Walsh to the show to talk about winning a race at Keeneland on Saturday, running primarily at synthetic tracks, only training for himself as an owner, and more!
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When turf turns soft, look for longshot speed horses
When heavy rain strikes and a turf course becomes soft, consider upgrading the chances of frontrunners and speed horses. It can reap lucrative dividends.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for the Wednesday, Oct. 25, card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: British Champions Day, Breeders' Cup memories, and the best of U.S. racing
This week the Roundtable reflects on British Champions Day at Ascot, the top performances in the U.S. from the weekend, and past memories of the Breeders' Cup.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for the Tuesday, Oct. 24, card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 24, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some Twitter threads from the racing world. Then we welcome in Emily Gaskin from Hoosier Park to talk some harness racing, this weekend's Breeders' Crown, and much more!
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 24, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a single for the $35,906 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Harness Weekly Update: 7% win hit rate and 40% ATB
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). H2W horses through the following Monday appear in the next Update’s results.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 23, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for the Monday, Oct. 23, card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 23, 2023
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series came to an end last Saturday with two final qualifiers on British Champions Day at Ascot in England.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Two powerful winners
Roughly two weeks out from the Nov. 3 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Santa Anita, it might seem too late for new contenders to emerge. But that’s not necessarily the case.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 23, 2023
Jason discusses some quotes from over the weekend from legendary trainer John Gosden and how racing delivers its message to the outside world.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 23, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 23 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 23, 2023
Jason looks back at the racing weekend, including racing from Keeneland and Santa Anita as well as some racing commentary from overseas.
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Joe Kristufek's picks for Oct. 21 at Keeneland
Find out what Joe Kristufek's picks are for October 21, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races
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TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist for October 21, 2023
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!
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Gulfstream: How to bet the mandatory-payout $53,613 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Gulfstream Park features three stakes and the mandatory payout of a $53,613 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover.
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Spot Plays for 2023 British Champions Day
Soaking rains throughout England this week have unfortunately put a slight damper on Saturday's British Champions Day at Ascot, resulting in some stars bypassing the event, with more possibly to come.
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Joe Kristufek's picks for Oct. 20 at Keeneland
Find out what Joe Kristufek's picks are for October 20, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 20, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 20 at Aqueduct and Remington Park, then analyzes five-figure carryovers at Keeneland and Santa Anita.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Oct. 21-22 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss Keeneland! Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion. We have promo codes exclusively for our Jury viewers later in the show, as well!
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How to bet the 2023 Perryville Stakes
A field of six three-year-olds will travel seven furlongs on the Keeneland dirt oval in Saturday’s $250,000 Perryville S.
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The Science of Horse Racing: When Is Pedigree Useful?
Understanding the influence of sire and dam and the right time to consider pedigree can make that information a useful part of your handicapping routine and give you more data to help you decide where to put your wagering dollar.
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How to bet With, and Against, Alva Starr in the Raven Run Stakes
A total of nine sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $350,000 Raven Run S. (G2). The morning-line choice is the fleet #7 Alva Starr (2-1), who was a superb winner of the Prioress S. (G2) at Saratoga on Sept. 2.
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Exotics Plays for the Knickerbocker Stakes
A total of eight horses will vie in Friday’s $150,000 Knickerbocker S. (G3) at Aqueduct. The 1 1/8-mile event on the outer turf course attracted a very competitive field for the feature, and I will key in on a pair of contenders with my wagers.
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How to bet the 2023 Dowager Stakes
Nine fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Dowager S. (G3). The grassy feature is led by a pair of major contenders from the barn of Graham Motion, and I expect his stable companions to be in control of the affair inside the final furlong.
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Joe Kristufek's picks for Oct. 19 at Keeneland
Find out what Joe Kristufek's picks are for October 19, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 19, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Aqueduct, along with horses to play in the $2,865 Super High 5 carryover at Keeneland.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 19, 2023
Jason discusses watching some racing from Mountaineer and their long-running and unique broadcast with Mark Patterson.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 19, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing which handicapping factors lead to the most money being moved towards a horse in the pools. Then he looks ahead to some Keeneland and Belmont at Aqueduct racing.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 19-23
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.
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When well-bred horses debut, wait for the right time to bet
When a sibling or half-sibling to a high-profile racehorse debuts, it’s common for bettors to notice the elite pedigree and bet heavily, even if the sibling is debuting in a race that seems less than ideal from a pedigree perspective.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 18, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 18 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $52,497 Pick 6 carryover at Keeneland.
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Keeler Johnson's 2023 Picks and Plays third quarter ROI report
With three quarters down and one quarter remaining in 2023, it’s time to check in on the performance of my daily Picks and Plays and carryover analysis columns for TwinSpires Edge.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 18, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some news items from around the world of racing. Then we're happy to welcome in the Paddock Prince David Levitch to the show to talk about his handicapping, the Kentucky Circuit, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Mawj, Caravel, and other eye-catchers
This week the Roundtable talks about the Breeders' Cup-bound females Mawj and Caravel, as well as who and what else caught their eye last weekend.
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Catching My Eye: Mighty Hearts and Raw Talent at Keeneland
A fantastic card at Keeneland on Saturday was punctuated time and again by a triumphant favorite, winning each of the final six races, including the sensational $600,000 Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1). The raw talent of freshman Dornoch and the gallant heart of both Lindy and First Mission were on full display.
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Breeders’ Cup Classic Preview; Ranking contenders by category
The $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic serves as the centerpiece of the two-day, 14-race Breeders’ Cup World Championship, and a large field is shaping up for the 1 1/4-mile race at Santa Anita on Nov. 4.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 17, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 17 at Parx Racing, along with horses to play in carryovers at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Dubai World Cup winners in Breeders’ Cup Classic: Close, but no cigar
The relationship between the Dubai World Cup (G1) and the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was forged early on, with a pattern set by Hall of Famer Cigar.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 17, 2023
Jason discusses some thoughts from around the world of racing. Then we welcome in longtime former Horse Racing Nation writer and handicapper The Dark Horse to talk about his horseplaying game, evaluation of play, simplifying betting approaches, and more!
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First-crop sires: Second stakes winner for Maximus Mischief
TwinSpires.com will follow prominent first-crop sires whose two-year-olds are hitting the track this season. This installment is the third on 2018 Remsen (G2) winner Maximus Mischief.
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Breeders’ Cup Rankings 2023: Classic Saturday
A handful of races will be held for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita on Nov. 4. Below is a list of my top domestic candidates for the handful of races to be held during Breeders' Cup on Saturday.
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