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Harness Weekly Update: Longshots spice up exotics
Lots of longshots involved in harness exotics as win and show prices boom.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Disappearance of Ron Hansen
Ron Hansen was one of a kind, a jokester that lightened every jockey’s room he entered. The talented rider had a quick wit and a penchant for living life to the fullest, which tended to lead to trouble — or at least the rumblings of such. His disappearance prompted questions about what happened to this leading jockey — and who might have wanted him gone.
Features
How to bet the 2022 Ladies Marathon Stakes
A solid field of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 5/16 grassy miles at Kentucky Downs on Sunday in the lucrative $550,000 Ladies Marathon S.
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How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Futurity
An excellent field of nine two-year-olds will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1).
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Del Mar: Horses to single in the mandatory-payout $166,281 Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Del Mar summer meet, which means there’s a $166,281 Pick 6 carryover scheduled for mandatory payout.
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How to bet the 2022 Wonder Where Stakes
A total of six Canadian-bred sophomore fillies will run 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine green in Sunday’s $250,000 Wonder Where S.
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Betting Strategies: Scully's Superfecta Structure
Halfway through the Kentucky Downs meet, it’s not too late to take a few swings at a big superfecta score. With that in mind, I spoke to a horseplayer who has had phenomenal success playing the superfecta, James Scully.
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Longshots to play in Woodbine's $76,463 Pick 5 carryover
Care to chase a hefty, non-jackpot Pick 5 carryover on Saturday? Then you’re advised to check out the action at Woodbine, where the 20-cent Early Pick 5 boasts a C$100,167 (US$76,463) prize pool.
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Scully: Handicapping the Sept. 10 Kentucky Downs All Graded Stakes Pick 5
Saturday’s dynamite 12-race program at Kentucky Downs concludes with an “All Graded Stakes Pick 5” sequence, and James Scully has a ticket.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 10
The TwinSpires Jury reconvenes this week to opine on the big weekend at Kentucky Downs, with a little Pimlico sprinkled in for good measure.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Debutante Stakes
An octet of two-year-old fillies will travel seven panels on the dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante S. (G1).
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes
A very good field of seven will travel one mile on the Pimlico lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 John C. Mabee Stakes
Grade 1 heroine #5 Going Global (4-5) headlines a field of seven for Saturday’s $250,000 John C. Mabee S. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
Racing
Stories of the Queen's links to New Zealand and Australian racing
Any contact the Queen had with people in the thoroughbred industry in former colonies would be fondly remembered.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of evening stakes on Friday, Sept. 9 at Del Mar and Remington Park.
Racing
World's great races named for Queen Elizabeth II
No fewer than five major jurisdictions have international Group 1 races named after Queen Elizabeth II.
International
Betting With, and Against, Gufo in the Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes
An overflow field of 13 will travel 1 1/2 miles over the unique Kentucky Downs turf in Saturday’s $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup S.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs
An overflow field of 15 is entered to contest the lucrative, $1 million Turf Sprint S. (G2) at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 I'm Smokin Stakes
Eight California-bred two-year-olds will dash six furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $125,000 I’m Smokin S.
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Catching My Eye: Kentucky Downs Opening Day
Here a few runners that caught Kevin Kilroy's eye during Kentucky Downs opening day.
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Sydney Preview: Fireburn's return a highlight
The return of two-year-old champion Fireburn highlights a strong day of racing at Rosehill Gardens this weekend.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Sept. 8, 2022
Jason looks back at the end of the Colonial Downs season and the track's progress since its reopening in 2019.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 8 at Delaware Park, Kentucky Downs, and Thistledown, including a trifecta.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 8, 2022
Jason discusses the end of the Colonial Downs meet and looks ahead to Del Mar's Saturday card. Then he's joined by Ed DeRosa to talk his Colonial Downs visit, Flightline, and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 8
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Scully: Kentucky Downs Pick 4 play Sept. 8
Another challenging 10-race program will be offered at Kentucky Downs on Thursday, and I will focus on the Late Pick 4, singling a runner in the finale.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 8-12
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
Spot Plays for Doncaster Sept. 8
Fillies are in the spotlight Thursday on Day 2 of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
Racing
Arbitrary BAQ track code a disservice to bettors
Rather than identify all races run at Aqueduct from Sept. 15 through Oct. 30 as being run at "Aqu," past performance data will now refer to the track as "BAQ."
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Virginia Derby card at Colonial Downs. Then he welcomes in horseplayer Ira Mendel to the show to remember their friend and longtime professional bettor Alan Denkenson, who passed away last week.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 7, 2022
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 7, 2022
Wagering
Colonial Downs: Pick 5 for Closing Day Sept. 7, 2022
It’s a mandatory payout as Colonial Downs strings together the final Pick 5 sequence of the meet. With no Saratoga, we’ll likely see a nice pool. And as always, with large competitive fields, we can bank on finding separation and a value path across these turf contests.
Wagering
Is a jockey change enough reason to avoid betting a horse?
When a high-profile jockey takes over riding a horse, bettors sit up and take notice. But have you ever wondered if a jockey change is ever enough reason to avoid betting a horse?
Education
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 6, 2022
Labor Day weekend is always packed with action on the U.S. horse racing front, and this year was no exception.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: How great is Flightline?
Talk of the remarkable Flightline kicks off this week's Racing Roundtable.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 6 at Colonial Downs, along with horses to single in Pick 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Louisiana Downs.
Racing
First-crop sires: Good Magic's Vegas Magic eyes Del Mar Debutante
Since our initial profile of Good Magic in the freshman sires series, three of his early winners have furnished stakes updates, and several others are on the radar.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 6, 2022
Jason looks back at the big holiday weekend of racing, including Flightline's historic performance in the Pacific Classic. He also talks closing weekend at Saratoga and previews the Virginia Derby.
Racing
Flightline bet down to 4-5 in Pool 2 of Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager
Proving his 1 1/4-mile aptitude beyond any doubt in Saturday’s Pacific Classic (G1), Flightline was bet down to 4-5 favoritism when Pool 2 of the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager closed Monday evening.
Breeders Cup
Flightline evokes memories of all-time greats in Pacific Classic
Flightline’s manner gave a worldwide audience that spine-tingling sensation of watching a performance of historic proportions unfold in real-time.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 6
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Sept. 5, 2022
Jason looks back at Flightline's historic performance in the Pacific Classic.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 5 at Monmouth Park and Del Mar, along with tickets for the $3,753 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 5
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: $79 winner, H2W hits 50% in the money
Big harness wins topped at $79; H2W 50-percent in the money
Racing
After the Racetrack: Chindi Thrives in His Second Job
Chindi’s active retirement is a shining example of what life can be like after the racetrack.
Racing
Louisiana Downs: Horses to play in three carryovers
Just how many non-jackpot carryovers are up for grabs on Sunday at Louisiana Downs? Not one… not two… but three.
Racing
Horses of Interest for the Breeders' Cup Future Wager
Pool 2 of the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager will be open through Monday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. (ET).
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Hopeful Stakes
An excellent field of six juveniles will go postward in the closing-day feature at Saratoga, the $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1)
Racing
Horses to single (or not) in Del Mar's $115,547 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is an action-packed day at Del Mar. Five stakes (four of them graded) are on the agenda, and there’s a $115,547 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
Racing
GB-Ireland Preview: Brad the Brief a possible Sprint Cup upsetter
Sprinters take center stage in Britain and Ireland this week with the Sprint Cup (G1) at Haydock Park.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Spinaway Stakes
A fantastic cast of 10 two-year-old fillies will dash seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Dueling Grounds Derby
An overflow field of 14 three-year-olds will travel 1 5/16 miles on the Kentucky Downs sod in Sunday’s lucrative $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby (G3).
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Handicap
A total of 11 turf stayers will run 1 3/8 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar H. (G2). The race lacks a clear standout, and I will spread my wagers around with a trio of my top selections in the excellent betting race.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Labor Day weekend 2022
A busy Labor Day weekend awaits racing fans across the country, with the leading stakes action occurring at the boutique meets of Saratoga and Del Mar as well as at the all-turf Kentucky Downs.
Racing
Betting Strategies: Kentucky Downs Insights with Neil Pessin
Kevin Kilroy interviews trainer Neil Pessin about Kentucky Downs.
Racing
Sydney Preview Sept. 2: Eduardo on Everest path once more
Spring racing heats up in Sydney this weekend with four group races at Randwick.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 2 at Delaware Park, Del Mar, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,882 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Flightline listed as 5-2 choice in BC Classic Future Wager Pool 2
The second and final Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager pool opens Friday at noon.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Pacific Classic Stakes
A fantastic field of six will vie in the signature race of the Del Mar meeting on Saturday.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Mint Million Stakes
A well-matched field of nine will converge at Kentucky Downs in Saturday’s $1 million Mint Million S. (G3).
Racing
Tapit Stakes and Kentucky Downs spot plays for Sept. 1
Ashley Anderson examines the one-mile-and-70-yard Tapit S. and offers top picks in a few other races on Kentucky Downs' opening-day card on Sept. 1.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Sept. 1, 2022
Jason remembers his friend and longtime professional bettor Alan Denkenson.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 1, 2022
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing for the holiday weekend. He discusses some of the Saturday races from Kentucky Downs as well as some thoughts for the unique meet. He also looks ahead to Saratoga and Del Mar weekends.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sep. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Delaware Park, Kentucky Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $19,339 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 1-5
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
Single Sandwich Pick 5 for Colonial Downs on Aug. 31
Kevin Kilroy offers his pick 5 ticket for Colonial Downs on Wednesday that includes singles to start and end.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 31
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 31, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the Pacific Classic draw and Flightline. Then we're happy to welcome in Boston sports talk host Mike Mutnansky to the show to talk about his Travers trip to Saratoga, his history with racing, sports talk radio, and more!
Racing
With Anticipation Stakes field analysis and exotics plays
Saratoga's Wednesday card will feature the With Anticipation S. (G3) for two-year-olds in the penultimate racing event of the afternoon.
Racing
When betting favorites in exotic wagers, watch your ROI
When betting a heavy favorite in a horse race, it can be tempting to skip a low-paying win bet and play complicated exotic wagers instead.
Education
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup implications from Travers weekend
The Racing Roundtable reflects this week on the Breeders' Cup implications from Travers Day and elsewhere.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Saratoga and Del Mar, Aug. 27-28
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye at Saratoga and Del Mar over the weekend.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of Louisiana Downs carryovers.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 30, 2022
Jason opens the show with a discussion on ticket critiquing and discussions on public forums. Then we welcome in Ray Paulick of the Paulick Report to talk about Del Mar, news from around racing, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 30
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Assiniboia Downs spot plays for Aug. 29
We offer our best pick for the Osiris Stakes, along with spot plays for a few of the later races that comprise the $40,000 guaranteed Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Monday.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 29, 2022
Racing at Del Mar and Saratoga is reaching its peak as we march toward the end of summer, which means qualifiers for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup are taking place with increasing frequency.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 29, 2022
Jason looks back at his visit to Charles Town Races and the Charles Town Classic.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 29
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to use in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 29, 2022
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing, including the huge Travers Day card from Saratoga, along with racing from Del Mar. He also discusses his visit to Charles Town Races for the Charles Town Classic as well as going to the Timonium Fair races.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 29
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: $129 exacta, double-digit winners
Double-digit winners and $129 exacta color the weekend's success
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ballerina Stakes
A superb cast of seven fillies and mares will square off in Sunday’s $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Spot Plays for Monmouth Park on Aug. 28
A trio of black-type events for New Jersey-bred runners will highlight the racing action at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
Racing
Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the $3,021 Super High 5 carryover
Have you heard the news? There’s a $3,021 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2022 Travers Stakes
The Travers S. (G1) has drawn seven stakes winners, five graded winners, four Grade 1 winners, and two classic winners. The list of viable contenders is long, and an excellent betting race awaits.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 26 - 27
With Travers Day at Saratoga the emphasis, the TwinSpires Jury note what to look for there and elsewhere on this final weekend of August.
Racing
Australia Preview: Kibou, Nettuno can prevail at Rosehill
The road to the Golden Rose (G1), Sydney’s spring highlight for sprinting three-year-olds, gets into full swing this weekend.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 26 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with tickets for the $28,987 Super High 5 carryover at Del Mar.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Rich Strike
Once in a while, a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender comes along with a pedigree seemingly perfect for racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt. Such is the case with Rich Strike.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the 2022 Sapling Stakes
Eight well-meant juveniles will travel one-mile on the Monmouth Park main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Sapling S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A fascinating field of 10 will run seven furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2).
Racing
Saratoga Stakes Spot Plays for Aug. 27
A superb collection of stakes races has been assembled for the action at Saratoga on Saturday.
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Broome in the Sword Dancer Stakes
A deep field of 10 will vie in Saturday’s $750,000 Sword Dancer S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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