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Exotic Plays for May 29 Honeymoon Stakes
Seven three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita turf in the $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3) on May 29. Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 7 on Santa Anita’s Sunday card.
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How to bet with, and against, Brickyard Ride in the 2022 Triple Bend Stakes
A total of six sprinters will travel seven furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt in Sunday’s $200,000 Triple Bend S. (G2).
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Analyzing the May 28 carryovers at Belmont and Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson kicks off Memorial Day weekend by analyzing a pair of Saturday carryovers at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Santa Anita on May 28
A handful of black-type races for Golden State-bred runners will highlight a fine afternoon of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 Soaring Softly Stakes
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3) at Belmont Park.
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Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays for May 28
The focus is on Haydock, between Liverpool and Manchester, where two Group 3 races highlight the card.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 27 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for the $14,778 Pick 6 carryover at Lone Star Park.
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Keertana Overnight Stakes exotics plays for Churchill Downs May 28
A field of nine fillies and mares will cover 1 1/2 miles on Churchill Downs’ turf in the $160,000 Keertana Overnight S. on May 28.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 26, 2022
Jason Beem shares his Thursday column, discussing when the "right" and "wrong" horses win.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $8,609 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 26, 2022
Jason opens by talking about the show and some thoughts from emailers. Then he looks ahead to the Churchill and Belmont Saturday features as well as Lone Star's big Monday card.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch May 26-30
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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Fact or myth: Are all North American dirt tracks one mile in circumference?
If you follow North American horse racing, perhaps you've come to believe the vast majority of Thoroughbred racetracks are one-mile dirt ovals. But is that really the case?
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Sire Profile: Gun Runner makes expected mark on Triple Crown
When Gun Runner made an impact in 2021 like few first-crop sires ever do, it seemed inevitable that his progeny would be serious players in the 2022 Triple Crown series.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, May 25 at Presque Isle Downs, Will Rogers Downs, and Canterbury Park, including exactas and a trifecta.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 25, 2022
Jason welcomes back Gino Buccola to the show to talk Triple Crown racing, Louisiana Downs, handicapping, and more!
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Racing Roundtable: Preakness weekend recap
The Racing Roundtable is back to discuss the implications going forward following Preakness weekend.
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Hong Kong Preview: Special M seeks limelight
With his two toughest rivals absent, Special M can score a well-deserved victory in the Deep Bay Handicap at Happy Valley May 25.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 24, 2022
Jason is happy to welcome back Angela Hermann to the show to talk Canterbury Park's opening weekend, handicapping the races there, and more! He also discusses some betting topics from the weekend.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 23, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at Saturday's Preakness Stakes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, May 23 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 23, 2022
We look back at the busy Preakness weekend, including Early Voting's big win, Epicenter's runner up, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Slam-dunk power plays, big win and place prices
Harness racing toteboard lights up for wins and places
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $2,508 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to win a share of the $2,508 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Sunday at Churchill Downs, you’ll have to decipher a pretty challenging race.
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Early Voting leaves little in doubt in Preakness Stakes victory
The tandem of trainer Chad Brown and Klaravich Stables earned their second Preakness S. (G1) win after Early Voting finished 1 1/4 lengths in front of 6-5 favorite Epicenter in the second leg of the Triple Crown.
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Betting Strategy: 'We're not in the game to pick winners, we're in the game to make money'
There are few aspects of the game that Chad Schexnayder doesn’t touch.
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Louisiana Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $77,567 Pick 4 carryover
A $77,567 Pick 4 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout on Saturday at Louisiana Downs. We've assembled a play for less than $20.
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Hanson: 2022 Preakness Day Spot Plays
Traditionally one of the top four most-wagered programs of the year in the U.S., total handle on the Preakness card figures to be $100 million or thereabouts.
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Preakness Stakes 147 Betting Guide, Odds, Pros, Cons
The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide is your passport to the vital knowledge you will need to play the second leg of the 2022 Triple Crown.
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2022 Preakness Stakes News & Notes
Your one-stop-shop for everything related to the 2022 Preakness Stakes!
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Tipsheet: 2022 Preakness Stakes
A strong field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico dirt in Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1).
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How to bet against Epicenter in the Preakness Stakes
Eight sophomores have the daunting task of trying to upend the clear favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for 2022 Preakness Day
The TwinSpires Jury is back with thoughts on the big day at Old Hilltop and elsewhere.
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How beaten Kentucky Derby favorites have fared as Preakness favorites
A post-World War II history of beaten Kentucky Derby favorites who were also the post-time favorite in the Preakness.
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The Science of Horse Racing: The Photo Finish Camera
Learn more about this essential piece of racetrack equipment, from the pioneers working with single-exposure cameras and film baths to a filmmaker who developed the system we know today.
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2022 Preakness Stakes one-liners
Looking for quick takes on the 2022 Preakness (G1)? Here is analyst Kellie Reilly's one-sentence summary judgment on the nine contenders in Saturday’s 1 3/16-mile classic at Pimlico.
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Creative Minister: Preakness contender profile
Creative Minister will jump straight from back-to-back wins over maiden special weight and entry-level allowance rivals to the Preakness, and connections forked over a $150,000 supplemental fee to run since he wasn’t Triple Crown-nominated.
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Fenwick: Preakness contender profile
Listed at 50-1 on the morning line, Fenwick promises to be the longest shot in the Preakness, but the 80-1 longest shot (Rich Strike) just won the 20-horse Kentucky Derby.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Irish Guineas weekend
Most attention this weekend is on The Curragh, where the Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1) and 1,000 Guineas (G1) are being staged.
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Armagnac: Preakness contender profile
Unplaced in his first two stakes attempts, Armagnac will join the Triple Crown scene following an encouraging 4 1/4-length allowance triumph at Santa Anita on May 8.
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2022 Preakness: Brisnet Speed Rating Report
How does the Preakness field stack up from a Brisnet Speed rating perspective? Let’s examine the contenders, ranked by highest last-out number.
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Early Voting, Creative Minister are dangers to Epicenter
On paper, #5 Early Voting is Epicenter’s toughest opponent in the Preakness Stakes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 20 at Churchill Downs and Pimlico, including a ticket for Churchill’s $5,715 Super High 5 carryover.
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Pimlico Stakes Spot Plays for May 20
A total of six stakes events will take place at Pimlico on a huge Friday card, led by the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S.
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Secret Oath: Preakness contender profile
Secret Oath will make her second attempt against males following a convincing win in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) 15 days earlier.
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Skippylongstocking: Preakness contender profile
Skippylongstocking started to make headway when recording a sharp Gulfstream allowance win at 1 1/8 miles in early March.
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Early Voting: Preakness contender profile
Early Voting easily won his first two starts on the front end at Aqueduct, including the Withers (G3) in early February, but the competition was suspect. He received a litmus test in the April 9 Wood Memorial (G2), performing admirably
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How much does the winning Preakness Stakes jockey earn?
Jockeys turning up to the Preakness Stakes are riding for much more than prestige. For them, it’s also the opportunity at one of the biggest paydays for the year.
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How to bet with, and against, Shamrocket in the Louisville Stakes
An overflow field of 15 will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Louisville S. (G3).
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Hanson: Spot plays for Black-Eyed Susan Day May 20
The 14-race Preakness eve card at Pimlico on Friday has a variety of possibilities, including a wide-open renewal of the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) with a field of 13 three-year-old fillies.
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How Kentucky Derby longshot winners finish in the Preakness
We look at 10 of the longest shots to win the Kentucky Derby and how they fared in the Preakness Stakes, the second jewel of the Triple Crown.
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Pimlico Stakes Spot Plays for May 21
A total of eight black-type events will accompany the $1.65 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday.
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Playing Armagnac as the best Preakness Longshot
If there is one contender in the Preakness Stakes cast that could surprise the top four and light up the tote board, it is #7 Armagnac (12-1).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $65 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, May 19 at Churchill Downs, including a pair of win bets capitalizing on the Churchill Downs Bet Back promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 19, 2022
Jason is joined by reporter Jeremy Balan to look at the field for Saturday's Preakness Stakes at Pimlico.
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Secret Oath follows historic hoofsteps as filly in Preakness
The Preakness (G1) media guide lists six female winners from a total of 55 fillies who took on males in the classic.
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Betting the 2022 Preakness on different budgets
For the third time in four years, the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner will pass on competing in the Preakness S. (G1), which means handicapping the Preakness will be a bit easier than originally expected.
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Epicenter: Preakness contender profile
Listed as the 6-5 morning line favorite, Epicenter exits a bitter second in the Kentucky Derby, and he has a big chance to make amends in the Preakness.
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Simplification: Preakness contender profile
Rating in 18th after the opening three-quarters of a mile, Simplification uncorked a rally from far back to finish fourth, beaten 3 1/2 lengths at 35-1 odds, in the Kentucky Derby.
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Happy Jack: Preakness contender profile
Happy Jack was slow into stride and failed to make any impact in the Kentucky Derby, checking in 14th at 23-1 odds, and connections are drawing a line through the Kentucky Derby effort.
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Analyzing Early Voting, Secret Oath and other Preakness 'New Shooters'
Below we analyze the six Preakness new shooters in the field and examine their chances of earning the blanket of Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 21.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch May 19-22
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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Searching for value in the James W. Murphy Stakes
A field of 11 three-year-olds will travel one-mile on the lawn in the $100,000 James W. Murphy S. at Pimlico on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A baker’s dozen of three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G3) at Pimlico.
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Tabbing First Captain for Pimlico Special success
A big field of 11 will go 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico main course in Friday’s $300,000 Pimlico Special S. (G3).
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What are Brisnet Speed and Pace ratings?
Once upon a time, a long time ago, judging raw pace fractions and final times was the only way to gauge the speed of a race. Then speed figures burst on to the scene and changed everything.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 18 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of win bets capitalizing on the Midweek Bet Back promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 18, 2022
Jason is broadcasting from Louisville and talks about his upcoming stay there. He also talks about the Black-Eyed Susan day card at Pimlico as well as some Preakness undercard racing.
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Leaning on Track Trends: Pick 5 for Evangeline Downs on May 18
We are deep enough into the Evangeline Downs meet to know frontrunners are faring quite well going one mile.
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Racing Roundtable: Triple Crown spacing and the Hall of Fame
With a lot of chatter last week regarding Triple Crown spacing and the Hall of Fame announcement, the roundtable discusses those issues and looks ahead to Friday's Black-Eyed Susan Day card.
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2022 Preakness news and workouts roundup
The Preakness S. (G1) is taking place on Saturday at Pimlico, which means it’s time to start analyzing the entries, reviewing the pre-race workouts, and counting down the minutes until post time.
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Hong Kong Preview: Campione can conquer the Valley
Campione can continue his winning ways when he takes on Class 2 company for the first time in the Grass Island Handicap at Happy Valley.
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5 Preakness handicapping trends to consider
To enhance our understanding of Pimlico’s signature 1 3/16-mile race, let’s explore five Preakness (G1) handicapping trends worth keeping in mind.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 17 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 17, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on the Preakness draw and news. Then we welcome in Brian Arrigoni from Horseshoe Indianapolis to talk about the current meet, his first season there, betting, and more!
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Epicenter the 6-5 choice against eight others in Preakness
Epicenter will be strongly favored to give Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen his third win in the $1.65 million Preakness S. (G1).
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TwinSpires user wins nearly $750,000 on Kentucky Derby Super High 5
One lucky Ashland, Kentucky native celebrated a monumental win on the Kentucky Derby Super High 5 that paid nearly $750,000.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, May 16 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $994 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 16, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including a huge stakes-filled card at Belmont Park. He also starts to look ahead to this weekend's Preakness.
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The luckiest (and unluckiest) draws for the Preakness
What's in a number? We examined every Preakness Stakes since 1909 to find out which stall has the luck factor.
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Harness Weekly Update: $95 exacta, $57 winner among profitable plays
$57 and $41 harness racing winners, $57 double, $95 exacta on big weekend
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Phar Lap
Since his sudden death in 1932, Australian champion Phar Lap has remained ingrained in the consciousness of the sport, both in his native land and here in North America.
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Horses to single in Lone Star's $7,775 Pick 6 carryover
There are many carryovers available to chase on Sunday. Many are of the jackpot variety, but Lone Star Park offers an exception with a $7,775 prize pool in the non-jackpot “6 Shooter” Pick 6.
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Betting Strategy: 'Sometimes you just have to eat the chalk to get through the sequence'
What began as a dream for Kaitlin Free to become a professional jockey transformed into a burgeoning career as a handicapping expert.
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Horses to single in Belmont's $39,561 Pick 6 carryover
A stakes-packed Saturday card at Belmont Park has been further enhanced by a $39,561 carryover in the $1 Pick 6. We’ve analyzed the sequence and identified a couple of viable singles.
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Catching My Eye: Brendan Walsh at Churchill Downs
Despite keeping focus on Derby and Oaks horses these past weeks, I couldn't help but be impressed by a trainer other than those behind the featured three-year-olds.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for May 14
The TwinSpires Jury is back with thoughts on the Saturday action at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and elsewhere.
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Kilroy: Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for May 13
Deciding to single a favorite like #4 Touchuponastar (8-5) comes with consequences, especially when diving into a pool the size of Evangeline Downs’ late Pick 5.
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Betting with, and against, Yibir in the Man o' War Stakes
A compact field of six will go 1 ⅜ miles on the Belmont Park inner turf in Saturday’s lucrative $700,000 Man o’ War S.
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How to bet the 2022 Mamzelle Stakes
A dozen three-year-old fillies will sprint five-eighths on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $160,000 Mamzelle Overnight S. The grassy dash is led by the superb #5 Twilight Gleaming (6-5), and I feel that the bay will be tough to knock off on this occasion.
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European Spot Plays for Newbury May 14
The European flat racing season has begun to hit its stride, with the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas out of the way and the Derby at Epsom fast approaching. Before then, however, there are plenty of important targets, including an English Group One this weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 13 at Churchill Downs and Prairie Meadows, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $168,852 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.
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How to bet the 2022 Santa Barbara Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $125,000 Santa Barbara S.
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Mucciolo: Belmont Trifecta of the Day for May 14
To get the day off on the right foot on a huge day of racing at Belmont Park, I will take aim at the opener.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Peter Pan Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the Belmont Park dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan S.
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