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The Jury: Bets and fades for July 30
A showdown among many of the nation's top three-year-olds at Saratoga and the return of a leading older horse at Del Mar highlight this weekend's racing action.
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How to bet with, and against, Shaaz in the Bing Crosby Stakes
A deep and well-matched field of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1) at Del Mar. The six-furlong dash attracted a fine group that lacks a clear-cut favorite, making it an excellent betting opportunity.
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How to bet the 2022 San Diego Handicap
An outstanding field of nine will go postward in the $300,000 San Diego H. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday. The well-matched cast for the 1 1/16-mile contest attracted a classy group of contenders in what appears to be a fine betting affair.
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South Africa: Champions Cup Day Preview
South Africa’s racing season winds up with Champions Cup Day at Greyville in Durban on Saturday.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 5 Spot Plays
For punters seeking a great payout, the last day of Glorious Goodwood is the one that interests them most.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Friday, July 29 at Saratoga and Del Mar, including a trio of exactas.
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Australia Preview: Oscar Zulu to overcome delay
The listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge, run over 1,500 meters (about 7 1/2 furlongs), has been rescheduled for this week at Rosehill.
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Saratoga: How to bet the 2022 Jim Dandy Stakes
A compact, but fantastic, field of four three-year-olds will go postward in the $600,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Saratoga: 2022 Vanderbilt Exotics Wagers
Five horses will try to take down the exquisite #4 Jackie’s Warrior (1-5) in Saturday’s $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Monmouth: How to bet the Tyro Stakes
A total of seven two-year-olds will dash five panels on the Monmouth Park lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Tyro S.
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Laurel: How to bet the Deputed Testamony Stakes
Seven older males will go 1 1/8 miles over the Laurel Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Deputed Testamony S.
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Curlin Stakes exotics plays for Saratoga July 29
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for the Curlin Stakes on Saratoga's Friday card.
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Daisycutter H. exotics plays for Del Mar July 29
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for the Daisycutter H. on Del Mar's Friday card.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for Thursday, July 28: Near Singles
In terms of betting strategy, I will be pressing up my A opinions, specifically those above, in order to aim for what could be a nice low four-figure payout for this Evangeline Downs Pick 5 sequence.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for July 28, 2022
Jason writes about the moving around lifestyle that comes with working in horse racing.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 4 Spot Plays
The most significant race on Day 4 at Glorious Goodwood is the shortest.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 28 at Del Mar, Saratoga, and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Del Mar’s $21,056 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 28, 2022
Jason looks back at some of the stakes action from Saratoga and Colonial on Wednesday. Then we do our weekend preview looking ahead to Saratoga and Del Mar racing.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch July 28-31
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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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 28
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Thursday.
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Hanson: Glorious Goodwood plays for July 28
After bypassing Wednesday's action at Goodwood, when two of the three Group races were won by the post-time favorite, it's back-in-the-saddle time for Day 3 of the five-day fixture on Thursday.
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Catching My Eye: Opening Weekend at Del Mar and Spa Babies
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye during opening weekend of Del Mar, as well as juveniles who impressed at Saratoga.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 27
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day 3 at Glorious Goodwood is highlighted by the Nassau Stakes for fillies and mares.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park and Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 27, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the Wednesday feature at Saratoga, the Honorable Miss. Then he welcomes in trainer Lindsay Schultz to talk about the start of her training career, winning at Monmouth, her journey through the racing world, and more! Jason also plays a new song parody about Smarty Jones!
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Step-by-step: How to bet a superfecta
If you’re a horse racing bettor comfortable playing wagers like the exacta and trifecta, the superfecta is the next logical bet to pursue.
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Racing Roundtable: Cyberknife, Nest, and Clairiere
This week's edition of the Racing Roundtable covers the immediate future of Haskell (G1) winner Cyberknife and the fallout following a pair of races for fillies and mares at Saratoga.
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Manitoba Oaks exotics plays for Assiniboia July 26
Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 5 on Assiniboia Down’s Tuesday card, including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets.
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TwinSpires player scores 299K on Pick 6 at Saratoga
A TwinSpires user in Augusta, Michigan celebrated the win of a lifetime when he raked in $299,000 on the Pick 6 during opening weekend at Saratoga.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
All seven races at Goodwood on Wednesday and Thursday are subject to the TwinSpires Rest of the World Bet Back offer.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, July 26 at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 26
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 26, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the racing day. Then we welcome back our buddy Scott Shapiro to talk some Del Mar and Saratoga racing, and more!
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Hanson: Glorious Goodwood plays for July 26
The two earliest Group offerings on Day 1 offer a bit more hope for those looking to find a longer shot.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, July 25 at Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $904 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Glorious Goodwood 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
The highlight of the first day is the Goodwood Cup, which the eight-year-old Stradivarius attempts to win for the fifth time.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 25, 2022
Jason looks back at this weekend's Haskell Stakes and shares an old story about him and his dad at the races.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 25, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including a thrilling finish in this year's Haskell Stakes at Monmouth. He also talks Saratoga weekend and opening week at Del Mar.
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Harness Weekly Update: $37 top winner
Top harness winner $37, along with stakes and overnight cashing results.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 25
Dick Powell offers his expert analysis for the race card at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $5,044 Super High 5 carryover
It isn’t easy to hit a Super High 5 wager at Gulfstream Park, so it's not surprising to see a $5,044 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in the Sunday opener.
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How to bet the 2022 Dance Smartly Stakes
A talented field of eight will go 1 1/16 miles over the Woodbine lawn in Sunday’s $200,000 Dance Smartly S.
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Saratoga Juvenile Plays for July 24
A trio of races for two-year-olds are part of a fine card at Saratoga on Sunday.
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Betting Strategies: 'It all depends on what you are trying to make from the race'
Sara and I spoke over the phone on Friday about her betting strategies, and she offers up her Late Pick 5 at Saratoga for Saturday.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for July 23: Cornerstone Race
Let’s lean on the likely winners in races 5 and 8, so we can be sure to capitalize on our longshot opinions in races 4 and 7.
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Arizona Downs: How to bet the $3,885 Pick 5 carryover
If you would like to chase a non-jackpot carryover on Saturday, then you’re advised to check out the action at Arizona Downs.
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Catching My Eye: Horses to note at Colonial Downs
Two weeks in at Colonial Downs, there have been some excellent efforts by some under-the-radar horses who have some interesting options ahead of them.
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How to bet the 2022 Wickerr Stakes
A large field of 13 will travel one mile on the Del Mar turf on Sunday in the $100,000 Wickerr S.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for July 23
With a number of stakes races on tap for the weekend at Monmouth Park, Saratoga, Del Mar, and Woodbine, the TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Ashley Anderson name their best bets and the horses to fade.
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United Nations S. exotics and Monmouth graded stakes Pick 4
Below we give you our best exotics plays for the United Nations S. (G1), including exacta, trifecta, and superfecta tickets. Then, we build an all-graded stakes Pick 4 ticket beginning with Race 9 and ending with the Haskell in Race 12.
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How to bet the 2022 San Clemente Stakes
A total of 12 three-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the Del Mar lawn in the $200,000 San Clemente S.
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Monmouth Dirt Stakes Spot Plays for July 23
Three stakes races on the main surface help comprise the signature day of the summer meeting at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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Monmouth Park Turf Stakes Spot Plays for July 23
A trio of turf stakes races will take place at Monmouth Park on Saturday.
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Betting with, and against, Nest in the Coaching Club American Oaks
A handful of three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga.
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Great Britain and Ireland Preview: Spot Plays July 23
The Royal meet in June may have the glamour and the depth, but the single greatest race at the Ascot track is this weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, July 22 at Ellis Park and Saratoga, along with horses to single in Gulfstream Park’s $94,227 Pick 5 carryover.
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2022 Connaught Cup Stakes Exotics Wagers
A massive field of 14 will go postward in Saturday’s $175,000 Connaught Cup S. (G2) at Woodbine.
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How to bet the 2022 Haskell Stakes
An excellent field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Monmouth Park main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell S.
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Australia Preview: Oscar Zulu one to watch in Winter Challenge
Sydney’s second to last Saturday of the 2021-22 racing season is headlined by the Listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for July 21, 2022
Jason discusses Del Mar opening day and shares a story about the time he met Del Mar racecaller Trevor Denman.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 21
Dick Powell takes a look at the Thursday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to single in Belterra Park’s $677 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 21, 2022
Jason starts to look ahead to the big weekend of racing, including Opening Day at Del Mar on Friday with the Oceanside as the feature. He also talks about Haskell Day at Monmouth and the Saratoga Saturday card.
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After the Racetrack: Kelso Was Brilliant On and Off the Track
This legend sailed into retirement with ease, showing the same consistency and excellence that had earned him a place in the sport’s Hall of Fame.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch July 21-25
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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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 20
Dick Powell takes a look at the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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Pros and cons of boxing your bets
When horse racing bettors talk about boxing wagers, they’re referring to a specific wagering strategy for bets like the exacta, trifecta, and superfecta.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, July 20 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with a ticket for the $994 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 20, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about social media and racing. Then he welcomes in Tom Luicci from Monmouth Park to talk about the upcoming Haskell, racing at Monmouth, as well as his career as a sports writer in New Jersey.
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The Science of Horse Racing: Hooves and Horseshoes
For this month’s the Science of Horse Racing, let’s play some horseshoes and learn a little about hooves, plates, and more.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from opening weekend at Saratoga, Haskell weekend preview
This week's Racing Roundtable explores the main takeaways from the Diana S. (G1) at Saratoga, which juvenile has impressed the most at the Spa, and looks ahead to the Haskell S. (G1) on July 23.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, July 19 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 19, 2022
Jason recaps Colonial Downs' big Monday stakes card to open the show. Then we welcome in Billy Koch from Little Red Feather to talk about Del Mar opening up, some of the LRF horses about to run, and much more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 19
Dick Powell takes a look at the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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Betting Strategy: Game Selection with Ryan Pipenger Part 2
Game selection is essential to a successful betting strategy, and Ryan walks us through that and more.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 18, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend, including opening weekend at Saratoga.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, July 18 at Colonial Downs, along with a ticket for the $443 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 18, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from around the country and catches up on racing news. He looks back at racing from Saratoga and Laurel as well as Ellis Park.
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Betting Strategy: Game Selection with Ryan Pipenger Part 1
Game selection is essential to a successful betting strategy, and Ryan walks us through that and more.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for July 18
Dick Powell takes a look at the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his picks and analysis for the day.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: A Deadly Night Out
For Triple Crown winning jockey Willie Saunders, the trappings of fame led to a night out gone tragically awry, leaving a woman dead and his life forever changed.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $8,705 Super High 5 carryover
$8,705. That’s the size of the Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Sunday’s first race at Gulfstream Park.
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How to bet the 2022 Quick Call Stakes
A total of 10 three-year-olds, two of which are entered for main-track only, will vie in Sunday’s $175,000 Quick Call S. (G3) at Saratoga.
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Saratoga: Horses to single in the $532,907 Pick 6 carryover
When was the last time you came across a non-jackpot carryover worth over half a million dollars? Such occurrences are rare, but there’s one on the table for Saturday at Saratoga.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Irish Oaks Day
It’s Irish Oaks day at The Curragh, and TwinSpires is marking it with a BetBack offer on all races.
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How to bet with, and against, Bleecker Street in the Diana Stakes
Unbeaten sensation #3 Bleecker Street (6-5) will put her sterling 7-for-7 mark on the line in Saturday’s $500,000 Diana S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for July 16
A total of four stakes races will lead a big card at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for July 16
The TwinSpires.com Jury of James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Ashley Anderson look ahead to the weekend of races at Ellis Park, Laurel Park, and opening weekend of Saratoga.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays July 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, July 15 at Ellis Park and Saratoga, along with horses to play in carryovers at Saratoga and Gulfstream Park.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for July 15: Finding separation by fading vulnerable favorites
Sometimes you’ve just got to take the money and run. Friday’s Pick 5 sequence at Evangeline Downs doesn’t look like one that will pay all that well.
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2022 Sanford Stakes Exotics Plays
A dozen fine juvenile prospects will travel six furlongs on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $175,000 Sanford S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2022 Coronation Cup Stakes
A total of 12 three-year-olds fillies are entered for Friday’s $150,000 Coronation Cup S. at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2022 Forbidden Apple Stakes
An overflow field of 13, with one entered as a main-track only entrant, will vie in Friday’s $175,000 Forbidden Apple S.
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Catching My Eye: Inflated Weekend Figures?
Here’s something to form an opinion about: how much can we rely on the speed figures coming out of Prairie Meadows this past weekend?
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for July 14, 2022
Jason's column remembers the great Luke Kruytbosch, who passed away on this date in 2008.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 14, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some betting topics that came up during the week on social media. Then he looks ahead to some of the weekend stakes action from Saratoga, Lone Star, and Laurel Park.
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