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Pick 5 Play Fair Grounds: Saturday, Nov. 19
It’s important to have a strong opinion in one of the first two legs of this sequence at Fair Grounds.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for Nov. 19
In advance of a feast of graded stakes helpings during the Thanksgiving holiday, the TwinSpires Jury have scouted this weekend's offerings to find what they hope are appetizing plays and fades.
Racing
Australia Preview: The Gong takes center stage at Kembla Grange
Another weekend, another A$1 million race in New South Wales.
International
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Top horses reappear
Some of the best National Hunt horses make their seasonal reappearance on Saturday, the most notable perhaps being the English hurdler Constitution Hill.
International
Bahrain International Trophy: Royal Fleet can sail to victory
Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick can secure another rich international prize in Bahrain on Friday.
International
Hong Kong Preview: Spot Plays for Nov. 20, 2022
The most important local lead-ups to the Hong Kong International races come this weekend at Sha Tin.
International
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 18 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, along with a horse to single in non-jackpot Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct.
Racing
A desire to pay off gambling debts may have been behind the tampering with some horses in the 1990s.
True Crime in Horse Racing: Small Sponges, Big Problems
As racetracks wrestled with questions about security and access, everyone from fans to owners grappled with the idea that someone was hurting horses on purpose. Who was harming horses and why?
Features
Churchill: How to bet With, and Against, Coach in the Chilukki Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s feature at Churchill Downs, the $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3).
Wagering
Fair Grounds racing trends
To get you prepared for the 2022-23 meet in Louisiana, we explore some of the top racing trends at Fair Grounds.
Trends
Fair Grounds: Stakes Selections for Sat. Nov. 19, 2022
A trio of stakes tilts for the boys will lead the way at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Del Mar: Stakes Plays for Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
A pair of stakes tilts on the main surface will take center stage at Del Mar on Saturday.
Wagering
Aqueduct: Gio Ponti Stakes Exotics Plays
An especially competitive field of 10 will vie in Saturday’s $135,000 Gio Ponti S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Stakes Wagers for Friday, Nov. 18, 2022
A trio of black-type events for Cajun-bred ladies will highlight a fine Friday card at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
First-Crop Sires 2022: Promising Start for Mendelssohn
The first-season sire that readers voted for us to follow hasn’t let anyone down, producing a nice crop of horses that promise much for the future.
Features
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Nov. 17, 2022
Jason talks about the concept of fear and how it affects our lives as well as our practices in horse racing.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold double wager.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 17, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill as well as some horseplaying discussion. He also looks ahead to Friday's opening day card at Fair Grounds and discusses the Pick 5 sequences there.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 17-21
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.
Harness
Bolt d'Oro two-year-olds make mark on turf, overseas
Bolt d’Oro added six more winners to bring his total to 21 from 67 runners, with one of those victories coming in the Pilgrim S. (G2) at Belmont.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,068 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 16, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the concept of "experts" in sports as well as racing. Then we're excited to welcome in jockey Aubrie Green to the show to talk about her journey to becoming a jockey, moving her tack to Tampa Bay for the winter, and much more!
Racing
Looking for lone speed horses with Brisnet Pace ratings
There’s something exciting about betting late-running horses and cheering for them to catch up down the homestretch, but they’re generally at a disadvantage against rivals with superior early speed.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Positive and negative notes from Churchill Downs Nov. 12-13
Racing analyst Kevin Kilroy takes a look at the positives and negatives he witnessed over the weekend at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: A Happy Valley for Fa Fa
Happy Valley specialist Fa Fa can get back into winning form in the Class 2 Tokyo Handicap Nov. 16.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $16,062 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 15, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then we welcome in Churchill Downs Executive Director of Racing Gary Palmisano to talk about the current Churchill Downs meet, racing coming up at Fair Grounds and Turfway, and much more!
Racing
Chop Chop among three early stakes winners for freshman sire City of Light
Since our first installment highlighting the first crop by City of Light, the freshman sire has been represented by an additional six winners, three of whom have won stakes.
Features
Harness Weekly Update: 67% hit the board, 33% winners
This week, there were 33 H2W horses (a 30-percent win-hit rate and a 67-percent ATB [across-the-board] rate).
Harness
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Will McGaughey's colt become the Talk of the Nation?
Memories of Shug McGaughey's 2013 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner Orb came to mind when McGaughey unveiled Talk of the Nation at Aqueduct last Friday.
Racing
First-Crop Sires 2022: Justify Heads the List
On all reasonable criteria, Justify has made a fantastic start as a sire.
Features
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 14, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend and remembers longtime Washington State handicapper Victor "The Predictor" Cozzetti.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 14 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $13,261 Late Pick 5 carryover at Laurel Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 14, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs, racing from Aqueduct, and Del Mar!
Racing
Carryover watch: Super High 5 prize pools at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Sunday Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs.
Racing
Mucciolo's 2022 Breeders' Cup Reflections
Now that the dust has settled following another sensational edition of the Breeders’ Cup, here are a few of the things that left the biggest impressions on me.
Wagering
How to bet, With, and Against, Set Piece in the River City Handicap
An overflow field of 14 has been entered for Sunday’s $300,000 River City H. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Betty Grable Stakes
A handful of California-bred fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Del Mar dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Betty Grable S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Artie Schiller Stakes
The $135,000 Artie Schiller S. will be contested at one mile on the grass at Aqueduct on Sunday.
Wagering
Best Exotics Race for Churchill Downs on Nov. 12
Trying to build bankroll early before the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs with a focus on Race 3, a one-mile maiden special weight tilt on the dirt for juvenile fillies.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes at Remington Park on Friday, Nov. 11, along with thoughts on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Winter Memories Stakes
A total of 12 sophomore fillies, with two being entered for the main-track only, will vie in Sunday’s $135,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for Saturday
With the Breeders’ Cup in the rear view mirror, it’s mostly about jumps racing for British and Irish bettors.
Wagering
Claiming Crown Spot Plays
For the initial time since its inception, the Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
Claiming Crown Pick 3 Play
The Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday with eight six-figure races on the slate.
Wagering
Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for Nov. 12
A trio of black-type races will highlight a fine card at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Wagering
Catching My Eye: three things to take away from the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Three takeaways from last weekend: four-year-old equipment change for Todd Pletcher means something. Tyler Gaffalione is just getting started. Uncertainty around Cave Rock and Forte going forward.
Breeders Cup
Kentucky Derby takeaways from the Breeders' Cup Juvenile
What can we take away from the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile as we head toward the Kentucky Derby?
Kentucky Derby
Delta Downs Pick 5: All in the first leg
A competitive field of 10-plus horses sprinting five furlongs kicks off the late Pick 5 at Delta Downs on Thursday night.
Racing
Jason Beem's Thursday Thoughts for Nov. 10, 2022
Jason takes one last look back at the Breeders' Cup weekend and talks about Breeders' Cup winners going forward.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 10 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 10, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the start of some of the fall racing meets, including Del Mar's fall season getting underway. He also looks ahead to Claiming Crown day at Churchill and discusses starter allowance races.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 10-14
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.
Harness
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 9, 2022
Jason discusses some of the news of the day as well as some final reflections on Breeders' Cup weekend.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Churchill’s $10,533 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Reflections on the 2022 Breeders' Cup
With the 2022 Breeders' Cup now in the history books, the Racing Roundtable is back to reflect on the 39th edition of the series held at Keeneland last weekend.
Racing
Hanson: A case for Flightline's early retirement
While some racing fans are disappointed Flightline won't reappear on the racetrack, the "he has nothing more to prove" argument might be a sound one.
Breeders Cup
The power of Brisnet Late Pace ratings
Among the many handicapping tools found in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances are Brisnet Late Pace ratings. Their power was evident during 2022 Breeders' Cup week.
Racing
Flightline: The best since Secretariat?
One of the superlatives given to Flightline has almost been sacrilege: a genuine comparison to Secretariat.
Breeders Cup
Hong Kong Preview: Master set for Heroic effort
Heroic Master can improve on his first Hong Kong run and take out the Seymour Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Zia Park, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 8, 2022
Jason continues to look back at Breeders' Cup weekend and talks about the Friday races to open the show. Then we welcome on Kentucky-based racing journalist J.J. Hysell to talk about the post-Breeders' Cup news, reporting in racing, and more!
Racing
Inside the Kentucky Derby - Breeders' Cup Recap [PODCAST]
Today’s show Darren and KK recap the exciting Breeders’ Cup Juvenile race at Keeneland. Forte pulled ahead for a big win and now the clear points leader on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Flightline's Breeders' Cup Classic on the clock
Flightline’s tour de force in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) was not only visually impressive. The unbeaten superstar delivered a performance of historical proportions on the clock as well.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Breeders' Cup weekend including the Betting Challenge tournament.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 7, 2022
We start to look back at the big Breeders' Cup weekend on today's show. We discuss Flightline's Classic win as well as the performances in some of the other big races from Saturday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including horses to single in the $2,225 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Public choices rule prices
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features, stakes, and the H2W (horses-to-watch list).
Racing
A single and a longshot for Santa Anita's $376,573 mandatory-payout Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Santa Anita fall meet, which means the $376,573 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout.
Racing
Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Official 2022 Breeders' Cup Entries - Odds, Contenders, Jockeys
Breeders Cup
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
Breeders Cup
Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
Racing
Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
Breeders Cup
Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
Breeders Cup
Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Race Replays & Expert Picks [VIDEO]
View Breeders' Cup thoughts from Joe Kristufek, Scott Shapiro, Ashley Anderson, Kaitlin Free, Julien Leparoux and D. Wayne Lukas!
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Breeders Cup
Flightline seeks new heights in Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline will bring superstar billing to the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1), overpowering the competition in five career starts, but he’s yet to beat the best. That opportunity comes at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
Breeders Cup
Betting against Flightline in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is an imposing 3-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals in the $6 million Classic (G1), but let's answer the following question: “Who to bet if trying to beat Flightline?”
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup undercard spot plays for Friday and Saturday
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares spot plays for the Breeders’ Cup undercard races on Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, including a 15-1 longshot in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Breeders Cup