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Exotics plays for the 2022 New Orleans Classic
An excellent field of six will run 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 New Orleans Classic S. (G2).
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Fair Grounds Pick: How to bet with, and against, Sacred Life in Muniz Memorial
Chad Brown has the two morning-line favorites in the Muniz Memorial, led by Sacred Life, who fell short by just 2 1/2 lengths in the Pegasus World Cup Turf.
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Echo Zulu with Joel Rosario riding wins the Breeders Cup Juvenile Fillies (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
Value Play for the 2022 Fair Grounds Oaks
A compact, but talented, field of six three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2) on Saturday.
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Louisiana Derby Contenders, Betting Guide & Tipsheet
Meet the Contenders for the 2022 Louisiana Derby
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 24 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $30,395 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 24, 2022
It's our annual Louisiana Derby Roundtable! Jason welcomes in Frank McGoey and Gary Palmisano to talk about Saturday's Louisiana Derby, the Fair Grounds Oaks, and more!
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 24, 2022
Jason interviews jockey agent Shawn Klotz to talk about him and his rider Hector Diaz Jr.
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Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to Watch March 24-28
Yonkers presents leg 2 of the Matchmaker and Borgata pacing series.
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Recent trends in the Louisiana Derby
Here are three trends since 2010 worth noting about the $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2).
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Recent trends in the Sunland Park Derby
With just nine editions since 2010 to look at, here are recent trends in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) worth noting.
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Pari-mutuel vs. fixed-odds wagering: How are they different?
Sports bettors are accustomed to fixed-odds wagering. Horse racing bettors are widely familiar with pari-mutuel wagering. But how do they differ? And is one better than the other?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 23, 2022
Jason welcomes in trainer Brian Lynch for an interview. They talk about Brian's career as a trainer, Classic Causeway's win in the Tampa Bay Derby, what's next for Classic Causeway, and, more!
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Racing Roundtable: An early look at Louisiana Derby, Dubai World Cup cards
Following a quiet weekend of racing, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson react to events at Oaklawn Park and look ahead to the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Dubai World Cup (G1).
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Trends for 2022 Dubai World Cup, Golden Shaheen, Godolphin Mile, UAE Derby
Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) extravaganza features outstanding fields, and the strength in depth across the card makes for a handicapping challenge. Looking at the contenders through the lens of race trends, and historical context, might help us tackle the eight rich Thoroughbred stakes. We’ll start with the dirt races and follow up in the next installment on the turf.
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Trends for 2022 Dubai Turf, Sheema Classic, Gold Cup, Al Quoz
As a companion volume to the Dubai World Cup (G1) trends, here’s an analysis of the historical context for the lucrative turf events at Meydan.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 23 at Fair Grounds and Gulfstream Park, including a ticket for Gulfstream’s $6,463 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award well-placed
Packing Award looks well capable of handling the step up to Class 3 company in the Sam Chuk Handicap at Happy Valley March 23.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, March 22 at Will Rogers Downs, along with a $54 ticket for the Super High 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 22, 2022
Jason welcomes in Louisiana based owner and breeder Jake Delhomme to talk about some of his horses running on Louisiana Derby day, growing up in a racing family, his career in the NFL, and more!
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 21, 2022
With less than seven weeks remaining until the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1), the final rounds of qualifiers are about to begin.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Bright Future impresses with debut romp
With seven weeks remaining, there’s still time—albeit not much—for horses to break their maidens, squeeze into final-round prep races, and qualify to the Derby.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 21, 2022
Sunday we’ll have the Sunland Derby, which will be run for the first time since 2019.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, March 21 at Turf Paradise and Will Rogers Downs, including trios of win bets and exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 21, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including the Essex and Whitmore from Oaklawn Park. He also discusses racing from Aqueduct, Santa Anita, Gulfstream, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Exactas among weekend hits
Stakes series, overnight successes, fair exactas for harness racing weekend
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Real Peaky Blinders
Whether they were bribing authorities or intimidating bookmakers, gangsters like the Shelby brothers of Peaky Blinders made the racetrack a dicey place to be for several decades.
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How to bet Santa Anita's $11,047 Super High 5 carryover
If you find five-figure, non-jackpot carryovers to be enticing, you’ll be excited to know the Sunday card at Santa Anita features an $11,047 Super High 5 carryover.
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After the Racetrack: Zivo and Cherie DeVaux
When you see a former racehorse back on the track with a new job, whether it’s as a public figure or ponying young horses, the versatility of the breed is on full display.
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D. Wayne Lukas the best asset for fillies in Kentucky Derby preps
Last week's news that Secret Oath would face males in next month's Arkansas Derby (G1) puts us one step closer toward potentially seeing a filly compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2022 Sensational Star Stakes
Eight turf sprinters bred in the Golden State will run 6 1/2 furlongs down the hill at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Sensational Star S.
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How to bet Santa Anita's mandatory-payout $395,500 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
Have you heard the news? Saturday is mandatory payout day for the Rainbow Pick 6 at Santa Anita, which boasts a carryover worth $395,500.
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Gulfstream Park: Stakes selections and plays for March 19
A trio of black-type dashes will highlight a fine day of racing at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Sweet Solare is the Cicada Stakes value play
A well-matched and talented field of six sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Cicada S. at Aqueduct.
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Turfway Park: How to bet the 2022 Queen Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will go postward in the $100,000 Queen S. at Turfway Park on Saturday.
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Laurel Park: Stakes spot plays for March 19
A total of five stakes events will headline a major afternoon of racing at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 18 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Mar. 17, 2022
Jason Beem talks about the current Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 4 Spot Plays
The fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival saves the best for last. At a festival full of highlights, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the big one.
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Exotics plays for the Whitmore Stakes on Mar. 19
A talented field of nine will travel six panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s inaugural $200,000 Whitmore S.
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How to bet with, and against, Plainsman, in the Essex Handicap
A strong and well-matched field of eight will vie in the $500,000 Essex H. (G3) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 17 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $1,559 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 17, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing a myriad of topics from the world of racing and betting. Then he looks ahead to the weekend stakes at Oaklawn Park and Aqueduct.
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Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to watch March 17-21
The stakes season gets rolling with aged pacers battling at Yonkers in leg 1 of the Blue Chip Matchmaker (MM [mares]) and Bogata (males) pacing series.
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What happens when a horse race is "off the turf?"
Perhaps you’ve heard of horse races being taken “off the turf.” But unless you’re familiar with racing lingo and the broad workings of the sport, the meaning of the phrase isn’t necessarily obvious.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day three highlights are the Stayers’ Hurdle, run over three miles, and the Ryanair Chase, for steeplechasers at the intermediate distance of 2 9/16 miles.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, March 16 at Tampa Bay Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Fair Grounds, including exactas and trifectas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 16, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the age old problem of being a "good handicapper but a bad bettor." Then we welcome in Joe Kristufek to talk Fair Grounds, Louisiana Derby, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: Tampa Bay Derby and Azeri Stakes
With the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and Azeri (G2) highlighting last weekend's action, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson are back with reactions to those races and more.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival is highlighted by the Queen Mother Champion Chase. The program also includes five other graded contests and the popular Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 15, 2022
Jason welcomes in Gulfstream Park television analyst Brian Nadeau to the show to talk about the Gulfstream Park meet, the upcoming Florida Derby, handicapping the Tapeta, and more!
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Hong Kong Preview: Joyful Win can bounce back
Joyful Win can bounce back to form and produce a strong showing in the Chester Handicap at Happy Valley March 16.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, March 15 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Sunland Park, including a pair of 8-1 longshots.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 14, 2022
Spring is fast approaching, and so is the Kentucky Derby (G1). On March 18, we’ll reach a milestone marker: 50 days remaining until the first Saturday in May.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Triple Crown nominees Fenwick, Kuchar post victories
Eight weeks out from the Kentucky Derby (G1), potential Run for the Roses candidates are still busy breaking their maidens at racetracks across the country.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 14, 2022
This past weekend was my first time getting to call Tampa Bay Downs’ signature race and what a day it was start to finish.
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Swedish ATG Picks for the week of March 14
Swedish Horse Racing - ATG Picks for the week of March 14, 2022
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
The biggest betting week in British racing includes 28 races over four days. Fourteen of them are jumping Grade 1 races.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, March 14 at Turf Paradise, including trios of win bets and exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 14, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including discussing Classic Causeway's win in the Tampa Bay Derby. He also talks about the Tampa Bay Derby undercard as well as the Azeri from Oaklawn Park.
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Smile Happy 6-1 individual choice in KDFW Pool 4; Echo Zulu favored in Oaks Future Wager
Smile Happy closed as the 6-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, and Echo Zulu was the overall 5-2 choice in the Kentucky Oaks Future Wager.
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How to bet Gulfstream's $2,606 Super High 5 carryover
Sunday is going to be a fun day at Gulfstream Park. The 11-race card kicks off with a $2,606 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2022 Las Flores Stakes
A compact field of five will dash six panels on the Santa Anita dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Las Flores S.
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How to bet Laurel's $5,004 Pick 5 carryover for less than $10
The weekend at Laurel Park gets underway with $5,004 non-jackpot carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s Late Pick 5. Let's play the wager on an inexpensive $8 budget.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for March 12
The TwinSpires Jury is back with thoughts on this weekend's stakes action, highlighted by the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and an intriguing renewal of the Azeri (G2).
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Scully's stakes spot plays for March 12
Scully handicaps the stakes action, including the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, on March 12
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How to bet with, and against, Shedaresthedevil in the Azeri Stakes
An excellent field of fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Oaklawn Park surface in Saturday’s $350,000 Azeri S.
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Tampa Bay Downs: On Alert is the Florida Oaks value play
A well-matched field of nine will go postward in the $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.
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Australia Preview: Heavy schedules for Lighthouse, Shelby Sixtysix
If you have been following American mare Lighthouse, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – she is racing in Group 1 company on Saturday, for the second consecutive week.
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Great Britain/Ireland Preview: Thunder Rock, Onemorefortheroad fancied at Sandown
There are packed fields in two important handicap hurdle races at Sandown, while across the Irish Sea there’s a useful field in the 2-mile Webster Cup Chase (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 11 at Santa Anita and Turfway Park, along with a pair of suggested singles for the $24,264 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 2007 with Street Sense, Hard Spun, Curlin [VIDEO]
Kentucky Derby Flashback 2007 Street Sense, Hard Spun, Curlin and The Queen.
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Exotics plays for the 2022 Hillsborough Stakes
One of the top undercard races on a huge day of action at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday is the $225,000 Hillsborough S.
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How to bet the 2022 LaCombe Memorial Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will travel one mile on the Fair Grounds turf in Saturday’s $75,000 Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial S.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Tampa Bay Derby
An intriguing field of 12 sophomores has been entered for the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) on Saturday.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Mar. 10, 2022
Jason Beem interviews Tampa Bay Downs morning line maker Mark Luther about making a morning line.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 10, 2022
Jason looks ahead to this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby card at Tampa Bay Downs. Then we welcome in the 2022 NHC Champion David Harrison to the show to talk about his big tourney win, his time as a horseplayer, and more!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 10 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a trio of exactas.
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Scully, Hanson plays for Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wagers
James Scully and Vance Hanson have reached a consensus on an individual entry they like in the KDFW and both offer a bonus contender they're interested in backing this weekend in both pools.
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Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to Watch March 10-13
Mohawk winter series, specially selected features, and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 9, 2022
Jason welcomes in trainer Ray Handal to the show to talk about his strong Aqueduct meeting, some of his horses, and more!
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How to read horse racing workout lines
Reviewing workouts is a key component when analyzing unraced horses or horses returning from long breaks. We'll teach you how to read all the numbers and abbreviations involved in workout lines.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 9
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with suggested singles for the mandatory-payout $505,293 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Swedish ATG Picks for the week of March 9
Swedish Horse Racing - ATG Picks for the week of March 9, 2022
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Recent trends in the Tampa Bay Derby
Here are three trends in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) since 2010 worth noting.
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Fields for Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4, Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
#10 Forbidden Kingdom, winner last weekend of the San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita, has been installed as the 5-1 morning line choice in Pool 4 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
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Racing Roundtable: Sizing up the latest Derby, Oaks prep winners
Following a busy weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) preps, TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson assemble with reactions from a big weekend.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forbidden Kingdom
Speed is the name of the game for Forbidden Kingdom, but can his pedigree carry him over the testing 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Morello
The early successes for Morello may have come in sprints and short routes, but this exciting Kentucky Derby (G1) contender has the pedigree to run much farther.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Simplification
Simplification looks like a serious player for the Kentucky Derby (G1). But does he have the breeding to shine on the first Saturday in May?
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Hong Kong Preview: Nervous barrier for Atomic Force
Nervous Witness may spoil the much-anticipated Hong Kong debut of French Group 2 winner Atomic Force at Happy Valley March 9.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 8 at Parx Racing, Turf Paradise, and Sunland Park, including tickets for Sunland’s $758 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 8, 2022
Jason catches up on some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. Then we welcome in Marty McGee from the Daily Racing Form to discuss news from Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Electability, Win the Day break through running long
A pair of maiden routes at Aqueduct and Santa Anita could also have an impact on the Derby trail.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 7, 2022
The first week of March was a busy one. A total of 10 Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks prep races took place around the world.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 7, 2022
For today’s Monday Morning Message I wanted to write about thankless jobs at the race track.
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