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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 29, 2025
Jason is back from vacation and tells some stories of his travels as well as catches up on some racing news and events from over the last couple of weeks.
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Monday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Mountaineer Carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Finger Lakes, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,649 Super High 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Churchill Downs: Single for the mandatory-payout $214,090 Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Churchill Downs September meet, which brings the mandatory payout of a $214,090 carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 27-28]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
How to bet the Santa Anita Sprint Championship
A Breeders’ Cup berth is on the line when a fleet field of eight will go postward in the $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) on Sunday.
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How to bet the Gio Ponti Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will run one mile on the Aqueduct green in Sunday’s $150,000 Gio Ponti S.
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How to bet the Oklahoma Derby
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Remington Park dirt in Sunday evening’s $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3).
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Analyzing rich Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Santa Anita
Five-figure and six-figure Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Santa Anita are among the betting highlights on the final Saturday in September.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 27
First post at Sha Tin is 12:45 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook is your guide through the 11-race card.
Racing
Delaware Pick 4 play for Sept. 27
Delaware's card has an attractive Pick 4 sequence in the middle, which I'll be taking a shot at.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 27
Newmarket's program on Saturday is two-year-old-centric, with a pair of historic Group 1 sprints highlighting the card.
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Exotics Plays for the City of Hope Mile
A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) is on the line when six will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 City of Hope Mile S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, First Mission in the Goodwood Stakes
Multiple Grade 2 hero #4 First Mission (8-5) is the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $300,000 Goodwood S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Single for Aqueduct’s $25,972 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 26 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $25,972 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Beldame Stakes
A compact field of five fillies and mares will go postward in the $250,000 Beldame S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Friday.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday [Sept. 27]
A handful of graded races with major Breeders’ Cup implications will lead the way on a fine afternoon of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Aqueduct Saturday [Sept. 27]
A total of five graded stakes events will headline a fine Saturday of racing at Aqueduct.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 26
We're in the homestretch of the British flat season, with five weekends remaining of Group action for 2025.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,212 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 25 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,212 Super High 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: The Long Embrace can win debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Churchill Downs, including a first-time starter at 8-1 odds.
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Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup Classic and Filly & Mare Sprint preps, Churchill stakes & more [VIDEO]
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Vance Hanson review Pennsylvania Derby (G1) winner Baeza's chances in the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) contender Haulin Ice's win in the Princess Rooney (G3), Churchill Downs stakes winners, and what else caught their eye!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes exactas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of exactas.
Racing
Churchill Downs hosts Thoroughbred Aftercare Day Sept. 27
For all the thrills and excitement that racehorses give us during their time competing on the track, our equine athletes deserve to have loving homes after they retire.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Englishman stuns on debut
Once in a while, a two-year-old Thoroughbred debuts with a performance so impressive that talk immediately turns to their Kentucky Derby (G1) potential.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Haulin Ice romps in Princess Rooney
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 38 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,592 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 22 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,592 Super High 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 22, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Los Alamitos: Single for the $28,317 Pick 6 carryover
The September meet of Thoroughbred racing at Los Alamitos concludes on Sunday with the mandatory payout of a $28,317 carryover in the $2 Pick 6.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 20 - 22]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
How to bet the Aspirant Stakes
A cast of 10 New York-bred juveniles will speed 5 1/2 furlongs on the Finger Lakes dirt on Monday in the $104,338 Aspirant S.
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Analyzing six-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Parx Racing
The final Saturday of summer is loaded with lucrative carryovers for bettors to pursue.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Parx Saturday [Sept. 20]
A trio of fine graded stakes tilts highlights the closing four contests during the signature day of racing at Parx on Saturday.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track: George Smith Finds His Fortune
Equine namesake, George Smith, echoed excellence and made history under the Twin Spires, keeping the memory of this legendary punter alive in the sport that supplied his wealth.
Kentucky Derby
Exotics Plays for the Winter Memories Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies are entered for the lawn in Saturday’s $175,000 Winter Memories S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Churchill's Super High 5 Carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 19 at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Fairmount Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $14,209 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
How to bet the Ginger Punch Handicap
A cast of 10 fillies and mares will go one mile on the Gulfstream Park green in Saturday’s $75,000 Ginger Punch H.
Racing
How to bet the Bourbon Flight Stakes
A field of eight sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the main surface at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Bourbon Flight S.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Friday, Sept. 19, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Friday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Betting With, and Against, Echo Sound in the Dogwood Stakes
An octet of sophomore fillies will travel seven-eighths on the Churchill Downs main surface in Saturday’s $300,000 Dogwood S. (G3).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Presque Isle Downs Friday [Sept. 19]
The Presque Isle Masters S. (G2) headlines a big Friday night of racing at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 20
Racing kicks off at Sha Tin at 1 a.m. ET late Saturday night. Luke Middlebrook furnishes his analysis and selections.
Racing
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Sept. 18 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Kyle Hampton discuss their best bets for Pennsylvania Derby (G1) Day at Parx and the Dogwood (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 18 at Aqueduct, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,756 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Road to the Kentucky Derby, Oaks, and Breeders' Cup [VIDEO]
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and guest Nick Tammaro review the winning juveniles on the kickoff to the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Plus, they look at Notable Speech's dominant performance at Woodbine ahead of the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1).
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3-1 in the Manitoba Matron
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $2,304 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds
The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech takes Woodbine Mile
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 45 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner
Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 15, 2025
Jason discusses the conclusion of the Colonial Downs meet and the season as a whole.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 15, 2025
Jason looks back at the big stakes Saturday cards from Churchill Downs and Woodbine on this weekend's recap show.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 15, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis exactas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 15 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs.
Racing
Analyzing three Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park
It isn’t every day one sees three Pick 5 carryovers up for grabs at a single track, but Delaware Park is celebrating such a day on Sunday.
Racing
Irish Spot Plays for the Curragh Sept. 14
The second day of the Irish Champions Festival, at the Curragh on Sunday, arguably features a far more competitive collection of Group stakes.
Racing
LIVE Churchill Downs Races Today: Iroquois Stakes 2025 picks, odds entries, and more
Welcome to our 2025 Churchill Downs races today LIVE coverage!
Analysis
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 13-14]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
Tournaments, carryovers worth playing at Churchill, Colonial
The first Saturday of the Churchill Downs September meet is absolutely packed with enticing betting opportunities.
Racing
International Spotlight: Is Delacroix vulnerable in Irish Champion?
Delacroix is a short-priced favorite in Saturday’s Irish Champion (G1), but the Aidan O’Brien sophomore might not have as much margin for error as his odds suggest.
Racing
Five Two-Year-Olds to Watch on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby
With the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar set to be contested in seven weeks, and the 2026 Kentucky Derby just 232 days away, it's a good time to tab a handful of youngsters that have impressed me most through this stage of the season.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Athenia Stakes
Eight fillies and mares are entered for the lawn in the Sunday feature at Aqueduct, the $150,000 Athenia S.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 13
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Nellie Mae Cox Handicap
A very nice field of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Colonial Downs green in Saturday’s co-feature, the $100,000 Nellie Mae Cox H.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday [Sept 13, 2025]
I will focus on the closing four races on the fantastic Saturday card at Churchill Downs, which consists of a trio of black-type events and a maiden dash to close it out.
Racing
How to bet the Floral Park Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares entered for the turf will dash six panels on the outer lawn at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Floral Park S.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 12 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to single in five-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Colonial Downs.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Pocahontas Stakes
A cast of seven juvenile fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday, Sept. 13
Woodbine will host a massive day of action on Saturday with a trio of Grade 1 races leading the way.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Bentornato in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society
A deep cast of 11 will speed six panels over the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.
Racing
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Sept. 13 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets for Churchill Downs' opening weekend and the kickoff to the Road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), along with a Breeders' Cup Win and You're In event at Woodbine.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Iroquois Stakes
A talented group of 10 juveniles will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Iroquois Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Sept. 11, 2025
Jason shares some thoughts on 'influencer marketing' in Thursday Thoughts.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lendalfoot intrigues at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 11 at Aqueduct, Colonial Downs, and Churchill Downs, including two singles for Colonial’s $1,846 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our International Radar segment and we also discuss upcoming racing at Churchill and Woodbine.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 11
It's a big week of racing in Europe. The highlight will be the Irish Champions Festival weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh, while in England it's the week of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $17,050 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for the $17,050 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 10, 2025
Jason discusses owning horses at the smaller levels and some things he likes in today's racing game.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 10, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Boyd impresses in Del Mar debut
After a busy summer of racing, the Del Mar meet wrapped up on Sunday. Among the most notable winners on closing day was a talented two-year-old named Boyd.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold double wager.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 9, 2025
Jason welcomes in Fort Erie racecaller Doug McPherson to talk about Tuesday's Prince of Wales Stakes!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes Tuesday’s program at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Diktaean, Self Improvement qualify via Korea
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 52 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 8, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Monday Morning Message for Sept. 8, 2025
Jason discusses some highlights from the weekend of racing, including the season endings of Del Mar and Emerald Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,654 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $1,654 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 8, 2025
Jason looks back at the final weekend of racing at Del Mar and talks about Saturday's Old Dominion Derby day at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Kentucky Downs: Longshots to play in the $91,691 Pick 6 carryover
Bettors failed to solve the Pick 6 on Saturday at Kentucky Downs, triggering an enticing $91,691 carryover into Sunday’s card.
Racing
Arc Trials: Price horses of interest at Longchamp Sept. 7
Along with the three “Arc trials,” Sunday’s card features the Prix du Moulin (G1) for milers.
Racing
Colonial Downs: Singles for the all-stakes $2,006 Pick 6 carryover
There are six stakes on the Saturday card at Colonial Downs, and they comprise an all-stakes Pick 6 with a $2,006 carryover.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 6-7]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
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