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Smile Happy: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Smile Happy was favored among individual entrants in the first four Kentucky Derby Future Wagers.
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Mo Donegal: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Mo Donegal utilized a tremendous late kick to win the Wood Memorial (G2), reeling in a classy loose-on-the-lead rival to prevail by a head, and the bay Kentucky-bred registered a whopping 111 Brisnet Speed and 121 Late Pace figure for the career-best effort.
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Crown Pride: Kentucky Derby contender profile
The fourth Japanese horse to ship over the Kentucky Derby, UAE Derby (G2) hero Crown Pride is the country’s most formidable challenger to date.
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How to bet the 2022 Bewitch Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Friday’s $300,000 Bewitch S. (G3).
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The longest running sporting events in the U.S.
To understand just how long the Kentucky Derby has been a focal point in American culture, let's compare its unprecedented tenure to 10 of the longest-running major sporting events in the U.S.
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Punchestown Festival 2022: Day 4 Spot Plays
Day four at the Punchestown Festival is Champion Hurdle day, featuring the unbeaten mare Honeysuckle.
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Epicenter: Kentucky Derby contender profile
The probable Kentucky Derby favorite, Epicenter exits a pair of resounding wins in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 28 at Keeneland and Lone Star Park, including a quartet of exacta tickets.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 28, 2022
Jason looks ahead to the weekend of racing, including discussing opening night at Churchill Downs, Saturday stakes action from Santa Anita and Golden Gate Fields, and more!
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to watch April 28-May 2
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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Punchestown Festival 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day three at the Punchestown Festival is dominated by the Champion Stayers Hurdle, featuring a good field racing over three miles.
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Classic Causeway: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Classic Causeway appeared well on his way to the Kentucky Derby when opening the year with a pair of convincing wins in the Tampa Bay Derby (G2) and Sam F. Davis (G3), but the speedy colt faltered when stretching out to 1 1/8 miles in the Florida Derby (G1).
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Charge It: Kentucky Derby contender profile
A runaway wire-to-wire maiden winner the second time out in mid-February, Charge It switched tactics and stamped his Kentucky Derby ticket with a rallying second in the Florida Derby (G1).
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How Brisnet running style statistics can help your handicapping
Suppose you’re handicapping a 1 1/16-mile route race at your favorite track. Wouldn't it be nice to know which running style is most likely to win?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 27, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about some of the new Spring tracks that are getting underway. Then we welcome in trainer Sarah Hamilton to talk about her first win at Keeneland, the start of her training career, and more!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 27
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Keeneland and Charles Town.
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2022 Kentucky Derby News & Notes
The Kentucky Derby news & notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! Stay up to date with all relevant Derby information!
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Punchestown Festival 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
The highlight of Day 2 is undoubtedly the Punchestown Gold Cup (G1), featuring some of the best staying steeplechasers in Britain and Ireland.
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Brisnet Speed Rating report for 2022 Kentucky Derby
Analyst James Scully uses Brisnet Speed ratings to handicap the Kentucky Derby. Triple-digit Speed ratings have been a common trait for Kentucky Derby winners.
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Racing Roundtable: Older females and the Kentucky Derby
TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson review the action that was and look ahead at what will be in this week's Racing Roundtable.
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Hong Kong Preview: Copartner Fionn set for spotlight
Copartner Fionn looks ready to score a breakthrough victory in the Shing Ping Handicap at Happy Valley April 27.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Thistledown, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 26, 2022
We're happy to welcome in the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, to talk about the upcoming Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
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Punchestown Festival 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
Day 1 at Punchestown features three Grade 1 events, a Listed race, a competitive handicap hurdle and a rich bumper.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 25, 2022
Less than two weeks remain until the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) take place at Churchill Downs.
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Un Ojo: Kentucky Derby contender profile
Un Ojo sprung a 75-1 upset in February’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park to earn a Kentucky Derby berth, and the late-running dark bay will try to rebound from a troubled trip in the Arkansas Derby (G1).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 25, 2022
Jason Beem writes his Monday Morning column about the weekend, including Scalding's performance in the Ben Ali Stakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 25, 2022
Jason looks back at the racing from the weekend, including stakes events from Keeneland, Aqueduct, Oaklawn, and Laurel Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, April 25 at Thistledown, Parx Racing, and Turf Paradise, plus a ticket for the $2,996 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Harness Weekly Update: Big hit with $63 Daily Double
$63 Daily Double featured for harness betting week
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Brisnet Late Pace Rating report for 2022 Kentucky Derby
A handicapping tool for the Kentucky Derby, Brisnet Late Pace ratings measure how fast a horse ran from the second call of a race to the wire.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pioneer of Medina
Fourth in the Risen Star S. (G2) and third in the Louisiana Derby (G2), Pioneer of Medina is coming to hand just in time to take a tilt at the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: In Due Time
In Due Time placed second in the Fountain of Youth S. (G2) and third in the Lexington S. (G3) to earn a spot in the Kentucky Derby (G1) starting gate.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ethereal Road
So far, Ethereal Road has shown promise as a dirt horse, hitting the board in the Rebel S. (G2) and Lexington S. (G3) to qualify for the Kentucky Derby. But might he actually be a turf horse at heart?
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How to bet Gulfstream Park's $7,480 Super High 5 carryover
On Saturday at Gulfstream Park, the final race of the afternoon went by without any bettors assembling a winning ticket in the $1 Super High 5. You know what that means—it’s carryover time!
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Betting Strategy: 'I'm going to let you know my angle'
Talking Exactas, Trifectas, Daily Doubles and Keeneland’s April 23 card with Paul Senegal Jr.
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Betting carryovers: Aqueduct's $26,614 Pick 6, Keeneland's $11,731 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to key in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
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Exotics plays for Saturday's Oaklawn Stakes
Rebel S. (G2) competitor Stellar Tap opened as the morning line favorite in Saturday’s $150,000 Oaklawn S. for three-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. The winner of Saturday’s race will receive automatic entry into the Preakness S. (G1), if the horse is Triple Crown eligible. Below we build a couple of exotics plays for Race 8 on Saturday’s card and provide full notes on the seven-horse field.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Curious Case of the Missing Mare
Shergar's kidnapping is shocking but not unprecedented: a similar crime happened nearly six years earlier, when Canadian champion Fanfreluche was stolen from her paddock at Claiborne Farm.
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Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for April 23
A handful of black-type races will highlight an excellent Saturday card at Laurel Park.
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Evangeline Downs: Pick 5 for Friday, April 22
A 10-1 shot anchors Kevin Kilroy's Pick 5 play for Evangeline Downs on Friday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 23
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on this weekend's racing action, highlighted by graded stakes at Oaklawn Park and Keeneland.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 22 at Gulfstream Park and Keeneland, plus tickets for the $7,771 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Summer Is Tomorrow
UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow figures to make an impact on the Kentucky Derby pace scenario, but can the Dubai shipper stick around for the finish?
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Bama Breeze is the 2022 Elkhorn Stakes Value Play
A sharp field of nine turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $350,000 Elkhorn S.
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How to bet the 2022 Ben Ali Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of eight will run 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Ben Ali S. (G3).
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How to bet with, and against, Fearless in the 2022 Oaklawn Handicap
An accomplished field of eight will go postward in Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Oaklawn H. (G2).
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How to bet the 2022 Apple Blossom Handicap
Four of the five entered to contest the $1 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday are prior Grade 1 winners.
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How to bet the 2022 Doubledogdare Stakes
A compact field of six, led by champion Malathaat (4-5), will go postward in the $300,000 Doubledogdare S.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Happy Jack
From a pedigree perspective, there’s little to dislike about the Kentucky Derby (G1) chances of Happy Jack.
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Catching The Eye: Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks
Analyst Kevin Kilroy takes a look at Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Barber Road
Barber Road has the pedigree to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1). But is he bred to peak on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Summer Is Tomorrow
It’s been fascinating to watch Summer Is Tomorrow develop into an accomplished dirt horse, considering his pedigree is geared strongly toward success on turf.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Spot Plays April 23
Sandown features the Gold Cup Handicap Chase (G3), while the Celebration Chase (G1) brings together a good field of two-mile chasers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 21, 2022
Jason talks about some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. He also looks ahead to the racing weekend from Keeneland, Oaklawn, and Laurel.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Apr. 21, 2022
In Jason's Thursday column he talks about how smaller tracks can be necessary launching pads for careers in racing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 21 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Keeneland, including horses to single in Keeneland’s $41,273 Pick 6 carryover.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Charge It
One of the most beautifully bred horses qualified to compete in the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) is Charge It, who boasts some of the most productive bloodlines in modern pedigrees.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Zozos
It’s no wonder why Zozos employed pacesetting tactics to finish second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and qualify for the Kentucky Derby (G1). His pedigree is full of fast horses and speed influences.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch April 21-25
Big harness pacing finals, features target top prices and horses to watch and bet on.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, April 20 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Keeneland’s $38,853 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 20, 2022
Jason opens the show looking ahead to this weekend's Apple Blossom Stakes. Then we welcome in jockey Will Humphrey to the show to talk about his first win in the U.S. last week, his burgeoning riding career, and much more!
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Free Past Performances: Kentucky Derby Leaders 2022 Printable Download
In search of free information for betting the Kentucky Derby? TwinSpires has your back with past performances for our early Road to the Kentucky Derby point leaders!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tawny Port
Versatility has been a strong suit for Lexington S. (G3) winner Tawny Port, and it's easy to see why when you review his pedigree.
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Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award to deliver
Packing Award can continue his great form and hold off two horses returning from Hong Kong classic company in the Hang Hau Handicap at Happy Valley.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 19
J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Turf Paradise, including a pair of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 19, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the final night at Pompano Park. Then we welcome in Doug McPherson to talk about the start of the Woodbine season as well as his new gig as the racecaller at Fort Erie.
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Parx Racing Top Picks for April 19
Parx Racing features 11 races on Tuesday’s card, with four of those included in TwinSpires’ midweek bet-back offer.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Taiba
It’s been remarkable to witness the rapid transformation of Taiba from an unraced three-year-old into a serious Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Zandon
After placing in his first two starts on the Kentucky Derby trail, Zandon unleashed an explosive rally to dominate the Blue Grass S. (G1) and stamp his credentials as a serious Kentucky Derby threat.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree profile: Messier
Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) winner Messier has shown flashes of serious talent on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. And rest assured, he has the pedigree to be a serious player in the spring classics.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Epicenter
Does Epicenter have the pedigree to succeed in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? His pedigree, though stout, gives off some mixed signals.
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Mo Donegal (left) winning the Remsen S. (G2) at Aqueduct (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mo Donegal
At the end of 2010, trainer Todd Pletcher headed into winter with Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Uncle Mo in his barn. Now he's back with Uncle Mo's son, Mo Donegal.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 18, 2022
After seven months of action, the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Oaks are complete. All the prep races have been run, and all the qualifying points have been dispersed.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 19, 2022
Jason talks about attending closing night at Pompano Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 18, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend racing action from Keeneland, including the Lexington Stakes. He also recaps Jackie's Warrior returning to the races at Oaklawn Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: White Abarrio
Pedigree handicapping can be a challenge, particularly when there’s limited data to interpret. Such is the case with White Abarrio, winner of the Holy Bull S. (G3) and Florida Derby (G1).
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Harness Weekly Update: $45 winner tops weekend action
Top harness win pays $45 as 48% listed hit the toteboard.
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Betting Strategy: 'You Don't Have to Do It All in One Pool'
Talking Pick 3s, Exactas, Win bets and Keeneland’s April 16 All-Stakes Pick 3 with In The Money Media’s Peter Thomas Fornatale.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, April 18 at Turf Paradise and Mountaineer, including a pair of cold exactas.
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Horses to play in lucrative carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Saturday carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Keeneland.
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Mucciolo's Value Horse of the Weekend at Evangeline Downs
A full field of 12 three-year-old fillies will dash five furlongs in a maiden special weight dash at Evangeline Downs on Saturday in Race 5 (8:18 p.m. EDT). The heat for Cajun-bred sophomores looks like a competitive one that could yield some handsome returns, and I will center my picks around a second-timer who has a fine morning-line number attached to her.
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Catching the Eye: Saturday's Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland
Want to beat likely betting favorite #2 Campanelle (5-2) in Saturday’s Giant’s Causeway S. at Keeneland? Three rising stars and two established stunners were on full display over the winter at Fair Grounds.
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Scully: Keeneland spot plays for April 16
Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington S. (G3) marks the last opportunity for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, awarding points on a 20-8-4-2 scale to the top four, and three entrants (Ethereal Road, In Due Time, and Tawny Port) can guarantee themselves a berth in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 16
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on this Easter weekend's racing action.
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Laurel Park: Stakes Spot Plays for April 16
A quartet of black-type events, led by the $125,000 Federico Tesio S., will highlight a big Saturday of action at Laurel Park. In this piece, I will place my focus on the trio of undercard stakes races.
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Exotics Plays for the Plenty of Grace Stakes
Six fillies and mares, with one being a main-track only entrant, will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Plenty of Grace S.
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Star Devine is the Giant's Causeway Stakes Value Play
An overflow field of 15 fillies and mares will sprint 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Giant’s Causeway S.
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Betting with, and against, Joe in the Federico Tesio Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will go nine furlongs on the Laurel Park dirt in Saturday’s $125,000 Federico Tesio S. The winner of the 1 1/8-mile test will receive an automatic berth into the Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on May 21.
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Sydney Carnival 2022: Triple Crown on the line
Sydney’s high-class and ridiculously wet autumn carnival effectively comes to a close with a little extra excitement than usual. Unusually, there’s a Triple Crown at stake.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, April 15 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with tickets for the $12,475 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita.
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Great Britain-Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for April 16 and 17
The turf flat season is fully underway in Europe, while the jumps season isn't quite done yet, especially in Ireland.
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Exotics plays for Saturday's Count Fleet Sprint H.
Champion male sprinter Jackie’s Warrior headlines a group of six at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint H. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Lexington Stakes
A well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s Lexington S. (G3).
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch April 14-18
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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How to bet the 2022 Maker's Mark Mile
A deep field of turf specialists will travel one mile on the Keeneland green in Friday’s $600,000 Maker’s Mark Mile S. (G1). Four of the 11 entered for the feature have achieved prior success at the Grade 1 level, with five others possessing a graded victory on their résumé.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 14 at Gulfstream Park and Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $45,509 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 14, 2022
Jason looks ahead to some of the weekend racing action at Keeneland and Oaklawn. He also answers a listener's question regarding Pick 4's and Pick 5's.
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