Kentucky Derby Roundup: Sandman, Tappan Street step forward

Mon Mar 31 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 33 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 31, 2025

Mon Mar 31 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses some of the also-rans from the Kentucky Derby (G1) preps this weekend and talks some Florida Cup Day from the Sunshine State.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 31, 2025

Mon Mar 31 2025Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the big weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) preps including the Florida Derby (G1) from Gulfstream Park and the Arkansas Derby (G1) at Oaklawn. 
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trifecta at Turf Paradise

Mon Mar 31 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 31 at Turf Paradise, including a trifecta.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sandman

Sun Mar 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

An eye-catching rally from behind a fast pace carried Sandman to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Arkansas Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tappan Street

Sun Mar 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A well-timed rally carried Tappan Street to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Florida Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, stamping the bay colt as the latest top-tier Kentucky Derby (G1) contender sired by Into Mischief.

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Betting Tampa's $40,548 Super High 5 carryover, Gulfstream's Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Mar 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

After a 21-1 longshot won the final race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, there’s a $40,548 Super High 5 carryover available in the first race on Sunday’s card.
Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Cryptoclearance (1987)

Sat Mar 29 2025Jennifer Kelly

Cryptoclearance was another exceptional member of the class of 1984, a hard-trying horse who was always in the mix in the sport’s biggest stakes and a stellar sire who passed on his champion genes to more than one classic winner.
How to bet the Southern Hospitality Stakes

Sat Mar 29 2025John Mucciolo

A talented group of 10 sophomore fillies will speed six furlongs at Oaklawn Park in Sunday’s $145,000 Southern Hospitality Overnight S.
2025 Takamatsunomiya Kinen: One-line assessments

Sat Mar 29 2025Kellie Reilly

Turf sprinters scramble about six furlongs in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) at Chukyo late Saturday night stateside (2:40 a.m. ET), the first top-level turf race of the year in Japan.
Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news

Sat Mar 29 2025TwinSpires Staff

Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Florida Derby and the Arkansas Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby results and for each stakes race.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 29-30]

Sat Mar 29 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Turfway analysis: Mandatory-payout carryovers on closing day

Sat Mar 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

After months of winter racing action, the Turfway Park meet concludes on Saturday. The eight-race card is highlighted by three carryovers slated to be paid out in mandatory fashion.