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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.
Racing
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.
Features
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Analysis
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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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Wagering
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.
Racing
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.
Racing
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.
Features
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.
Features
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Wagering
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.
Racing Podcast
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
Wagering
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!
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Racing
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.
Wagering
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!
Features
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.
Wagering
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.
Education
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.
Racing
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Features
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.
Racing Podcast
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.
Racing
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.
Features
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Racing
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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!
Racing Podcast
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.
Features
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.
Wagering
Rolling Double pools worth long look for 2023 Breeders' Cup
As we look ahead to this year's Breeders' Cup at Santa Anita now less than three weeks away, it's time to take a brief look back and learn from the oversights of last year.
Breeders Cup
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Dornoch impresses
You never know where a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) contender might come from. Three weeks out from the Nov. 3 showdown at Santa Anita, possible starters are still emerging.
Features
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 16, 2023
Godolphin homebred Mawj lived up to expectations when returning from a five-month layoff in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) at Keeneland.
Features
Harness Weekly Update: 56% across-the-board hit rate
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.
Racing
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 16, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Finger Lakes, and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $3,006 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 16, 2023
Jason looks back at his favorite moments from the weekend, including the retirement of the great Channel Maker.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 16, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including the action from Keeneland as well as Maryland Million Day at Laurel Park. He also discusses some running from Belmont at Aqueduct.
Racing Podcast
Analyzing Aqueduct's $33,453 Pick 6 carryover
The Sunday card at Aqueduct (racing under “Belmont at the Big A” branding) features an enticing $33,453 non-jackpot carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Wagering
Tournament Strategy: Contenders List for Saturday at Keeneland
TwinSpires’ has a National Horseplayers Championship (NHC) handicapping tournament this weekend and it covers the entire Keeneland card on Saturday, October 14.
Features
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 14 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 14, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
Wagering
Delaware Park: A single for the $8,594 Pick 5 carryover
There’s a lot to look forward to during the Saturday card at Delaware Park, including an $8,594 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlist for October 14, 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!
Racing Podcast
Hanson: Saturday Spot Plays for Newmarket Future Champions Festival
Day 2 of the Future Champions Festival at Newmarket on Saturday will again offer four Group stakes (three restricted to juveniles) as well as the famed Cesarewitch H. over 2 1/4 miles, which 34 horses have entered.
International
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 13 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 13, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
Wagering
Tall Tales of the Track: Splish, Splash
Over a century earlier, horses splashed through a memorable edition of the Crescent City Derby as an improbable deluge sailed into history as a bigger story than the race itself.
Features
Woodbine All-Stakes Pick 3 for Oct. 14
A trio of black-type events will highlight a fine card north of the border at Woodbine on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Franklin Stakes
Defending champ #1 Caravel (9-5) will lead a field of nine postward in Sunday’s $350,000 Franklin S. (G2) at Keeneland.
Wagering
Breeders' Cup Rankings 2023: Future Stars Friday
A handful of races will be held on the opening-day portion of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Santa Anita on Nov. 3. European imports have endured a bevy of success in these tilts, especially in the events that have been contested on the turf, but my focus for this piece will be on the U.S.-based contenders.
Analysis
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 13, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 13 at Aqueduct, Delaware Park, and Keeneland, including tickets for the $59,352 Super High 5 carryover at Keeneland.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert picks, bets and fades for Oct. 14 [VIDEO]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss Keeneland and Maryland Million Day! 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!
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Sycamore Stakes
An overflow field of 16 turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Friday’s $300,000 Sycamore S. (G3). The well-matched cast attracted numerous accomplished runners in what looks like a fascinating betting endeavor. I’ll center my plays around multiple contenders in the feature.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Mawj in the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
A sensational field of 13 three-year-old fillies has been entered for the prestigious $600,000 Queen Elizabeth Challenge Cup S. (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday. The nine-furlong affair on the green attracted a superb cast of both domestic and international runners, in what figures to be an exciting feature in Lexington.
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 12, 2023
Jason discusses the horses who have started the most times in 2023 and those who start often versus the ones who don't.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 12, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about some wagering conversations involving trifectas as well as Pick 5s and Pick 6s. Then he looks ahead to some Keeneland and Laurel Park racing coming up this weekend.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 12, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including thoughts on a pair of five-figure carryovers at Keeneland.
Wagering
Hanson: Spot Plays for Day 1 of Future Champions Festival at Newmarket
The emphasis is on juveniles at Newmarket's Future Champions Festival this weekend, which kicks off Friday when four Group races will be offered.
International
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch for Oct. 12-16
Selected features, stakes coverage, and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place, and show payoffs.
Racing
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 11 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 11, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 11, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing some racing television and simulcast broadcasting topics. Then we welcome in jockey agent Jose Santos Jr. to the show to talk about some of his riders, working with Julien Leparoux, managing multiple riders at multiple tracks, and more!
Racing Podcast
Pedigree profile: Muth
When the speedy Muth successfully stretched out over 1 1/16 miles to dominate the American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita by 3 3/4 lengths, it came as no surprise to pedigree handicappers.
Analysis
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 11, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 11 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $6,977 Super High 5 carryover at Keeneland.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup analysis of two-year-olds, turf preps, and a stand against
Ashley Anderson and James Scully discuss impressive two-year-old performances and the best Breeders' Cup prep on turf, as well as prep winners the panel will take a stand against. Churchill Downs racing analyst Scott Shapiro joins the weekly Racing Roundtable video series and provides his input above in our on-camera portion.
Breeders Cup
When chalky outcomes appears likely, consider the superfecta
Some bettors avoid playing races that seem likely to unfold in predictable fashion, because the payoffs are bound to be small. But sometimes the most likely outcome can pay surprisingly well, particularly if you embrace exotic wagers like the superfecta.
Analysis
Catching My Eye: Keeneland Breeders' Cup preps from Saturday, Oct. 7
On Saturday, Keeneland had two "Win and You’re In” events, but connections used each of the five graded stakes as prep races for the first weekend in November.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for (Day) card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 10, 2023
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the day from the racing world. Then we welcome in horseplayer Dan Silver to talk Pick 5 and Pick 6 playing, the ABC system, horseplaying, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 10, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a single for the $3,366 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Wagering
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Oct. 9, 2023
Opening week at Keeneland featured eight Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series qualifiers across a variety of divisions.
Features
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Maiden Watch: Drum Roll Please breaks through
Is Drum Roll Please on his way to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and/or Road to the Kentucky Derby? It’s not out of the question after the Brad Cox trainee broke his maiden at Aqueduct last Friday.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 9, 2023
Jason discusses some good and bad opinions from the weekend and also questions why people debate things that can't be settled on the track?
Features
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Oct. 9, 2023
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Santa Anita, along with tickets for the $3,129 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 9, 2023
It was a busy weekend at the races, and Jason looks back at all the big action from Keeneland, Belmont, and Santa Anita in his weekend recap episode.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 9, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Monday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: 18% win rate on H2W list
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.
Racing
Gulfstream: How to bet the $4,056 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to win a share of the $4,056 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Sunday at Gulfstream Park, you’ll have to decipher the confusing field set to contest Race 1.
Wagering
TwinSpires horse racing podcast playlis
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
Gulfstream Park: A single for the mandatory-payout Pick 6
Get ready—the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park features a mandatory payout in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6.
Wagering
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 7 at Keeneland
Find out what Scott Shapiro's picks are for October 7, 2023 at Keeneland. Follow he and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
Wagering
Tournament Strategy: TwinSpires $2,500 NHC Qualifier Feeders Oct. 7 and 8
TwinSpires has a new handicapping tournament, the TwinSpires $5,000 NHC Qualifier, offering two seats to the National Horseplayers Championship, which will take place Nov. 25. In order to participate, you have to finish in the top 10% of one of the seven feeder tournaments, and there are two taking place this weekend. If you have a TwinSpires account, opt in to play on Oct. 7 or Oct. 8, 2023.
Wagering