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Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 22
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 22 card at Woodbine.
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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 22
Emily Gullikson gives her picks for the Sept. 22 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Churchill and Los Alamitos.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 22-26
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.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 21
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the $25,322 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
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Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 21
Scott Shapiro provides his picks for the Sept. 21 card at Churchill Downs.
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Horseshoe Indianapolis PIcks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 21
Emily Gullikson gives her analysis of the Sept. 21 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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How to calculate the cost of a multi-race wager
Have you ever wondered how to calculate the price of a multi-race wager? Wonder no longer, because it’s easy and straightforward.
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Racing Roundtable: Curly Jack, Fun and Feisty, and Breeders' Cup contenders
In this week’s Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson examine Godolphin’s trio of Breeders’ Cup contenders from last weekend, and the first winners in the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks series.
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Catching My Eye: Classy longshots at Churchill Downs
Here are six runners from opening weekend at Churchill Downs who deserved backing but were simply overlooked by the betting public.
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Hong Kong Preview: Packing Famous may have fitness advantage
Packing Famous can take advantage of his race fitness and win the Fortress Hill Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Belterra Park and Louisiana Downs.
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Louisiana Downs Pick 5 for Tuesday, Sept. 20
The second-to-last week of Louisiana Downs offers up another interesting Pick 5.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 20
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders' Cup: Top 12 international winners
International competition is an essential element of the Breeders’ Cup, going back to its inaugural in 1984. Here are the 12 best internationals who starred at the World Championships.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 19, 2022
Seven weeks out from the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland, top-notch turf horses took center stage in a series of lucrative prep races at Woodbine and Belmont at the Big A (Aqueduct).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Curly Jack
In 2018, reigning champion two-year-old male Good Magic ran a gallant second in the Kentucky Derby (G1). Perhaps Good Magic’s son Curly Jack can go one better in 2023.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 19 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including exactas in a pair of stakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 19
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Harness Weekly Update: Mohawk longshot connects, 41% hit the board
Harness Racing picks hit the board 41% and a Mohawk longshot to boot.
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The Science of Horse Racing: The Psychology of a Racehorse
From ears flicking back and forth to swishing tails, just what do horse behaviors mean?
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How to bet the 2022 Pebbles Stakes
An overflow field of 13 three-year-old fillies will vie in Sunday’s $150,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet the 2022 Dark Mirage Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will run one mile in Sunday’s $75,000 Dark Mirage S. at Los Alamitos.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $15,343 Super High 5 carryover
The first three days of the Churchill Downs September meet passed without anyone constructing a winning Super High 5 ticket, which means Sunday’s card boasts a $15,343 Super High 5 carryover.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $7,098 Super High 5 carryover in the Pocahontas
It’s common for racetracks to toss up non-jackpot Super High 5 carryovers, but often the prize pools are up for grabs in difficult claiming races. Churchill Downs, however, has managed an exception.
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Early 2022 Breeders' Cup Rankings
It’s never too early to start the handicapping process towards the most fantastic two-day event in the country.
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Trying to beat Lady Speightspeare in the 2022 Seaway Stakes
Ten fillies and mares will dash seven-eighths on the Woodbine all-weather strip in Saturday’s C$150,000 Seaway S. (G3).
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Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 17
Scott Shapiro's provides his picks for the Saturday card at Churchill Downs.
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Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 17
Nick Tammaro's provides his picks for the Saturday Woodbine card.
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International scouting reports for 2022 Jockey Club Derby and Jockey Club Oaks
Europeans have won both runnings so far of the Jockey Club Derby (G3), and the venue change to Aqueduct during the “Belmont at the Big A” season shouldn’t alter the equation on Saturday.
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Betting With, and Against, Mysterious Night in the 2022 Summer Stakes
An interesting field of seven juveniles will travel one mile on the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s C$500,000 Summer S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Woodbine Mile
A fantastic field of 11 will travel eight panels on the green in Saturday’s C$1 million Woodbine Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Pocahontas Stakes
A well-matched field of 12 juvenile fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Iroquois Stakes
A strong field of nine two-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles over the famed main oval at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3).
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 17
This week's TwinSpires Jury offers views on the big action at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct.
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Sydney Preview: Eduardo can topple Nature Strip in Shorts
Spring racing heats up in Sydney this weekend with the return of world champion sprinter Nature Strip.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Siskany ready for Legacy Cup
Saturday features some very good contests at Newbury, for which all races are subject to a TwinSpires Rest of the World Bet Back offer.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 16 at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A, including tickets for Churchill’s $2,986 Super High 5 carryover.
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Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 16
Scott Shapiro's offers his picks for the Friday card at Churchill Downs.
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Los Alamitos Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 16
Nick Tammaro's offers his picks for the Sept. 16 card at Los Alamitos.
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Belmont Picks: Darin Zoccali's picks for Sept. 16 at BAQ
Darin Zoccali's offers his picks for the Friday Belmont at Aqueduct card.
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Queen Elizabeth II: A Life with Horses
Among those mourning her passing was the sport of horse racing, who remember Queen Elizabeth for her skills in the saddle, her passion for breeding, and her affinity for the racetrack.
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2022 Woodbine Mile, Summer Stakes International Scouting Reports
Charlie Appleby cleaned up at Woodbine last September, and the Godolphin trainer is back with another dynamic duo on Saturday.
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Louisiana Downs Pick 5 for Sept. 17: Leaning on longshots in the last leg
The Pick 5 and Pick 4 takeout at Louisiana Downs is 15%, which gives us reason to play.
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Bolt d'Oro rises to top of first-crop sires standings
Bolt d’Oro has ascended to the top of the earnings list for 2022 first-crop sires after a handful of his progeny succeeded in recent stakes efforts.
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Belmont Picks: James Scully's Sept. 15 picks for BAQ
James Scully's offers his picks for the Sept. 15 Belmont card at Aqueduct.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 15 at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A, along with horses to single in the $4,206 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 15
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Sept. 15 card at Churchill Downs.
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Horseshoe Indianapolis Picks: Emily Gullikson's picks for Sept. 15
Emily Gullikson offers her picks for the Sept. 15 card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Woodbine Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Sept. 15
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Sept. 15 card at Woodbine.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 15-18
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.
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Catching My Eye: Rail Down at Kentucky Downs
The rail was down last weekend at Kentucky Downs and that set up some big runs from horses able to stay tight throughout.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 15
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Gun Runner S. and Kentucky Downs spot plays for Sept. 14
The Juvenile Mile will kick off an all-stakes Pick 3 featuring the Gun Runner S. and One Dreamer S. in the ninth through 11th races on closing day at Kentucky Downs on Wed., Sept. 14.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 14 at Assiniboia Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $773 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 14
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Racing Roundtable: Cave Rock, Kentucky Downs, and Europe
In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson discuss a dynamite Del Mar two-year-old and an action-packed weekend at both Kentucky Downs and in Europe.
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Furlongs, miles, and meters: How do race distances compare?
In the United States, the distance of a horse race is measured in furlongs and/or miles. But this isn’t the case in many other racing nations.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Fort Erie, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 13
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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What does shaky history of odds-on BC Classic favorites mean for Flightline?
The main question is not so much who specifically will win the Breeders' Cup Classic, but whether Flightline will be a single or not.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Sept. 12, 2022
Summer racing at Del Mar wrapped up over the weekend while action at Kentucky Downs reached its zenith and the European racing scene lit up in a big way.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 12
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in the $2,010 Pick 5 carryover at Belterra Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 12
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Harness Weekly Update: Longshots spice up exotics
Lots of longshots involved in harness exotics as win and show prices boom.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: Disappearance of Ron Hansen
Ron Hansen was one of a kind, a jokester that lightened every jockey’s room he entered. The talented rider had a quick wit and a penchant for living life to the fullest, which tended to lead to trouble — or at least the rumblings of such. His disappearance prompted questions about what happened to this leading jockey — and who might have wanted him gone.
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How to bet the 2022 Ladies Marathon Stakes
A solid field of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 5/16 grassy miles at Kentucky Downs on Sunday in the lucrative $550,000 Ladies Marathon S.
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How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Futurity
An excellent field of nine two-year-olds will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1).
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Del Mar: Horses to single in the mandatory-payout $166,281 Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Del Mar summer meet, which means there’s a $166,281 Pick 6 carryover scheduled for mandatory payout.
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How to bet the 2022 Wonder Where Stakes
A total of six Canadian-bred sophomore fillies will run 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine green in Sunday’s $250,000 Wonder Where S.
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Betting Strategies: Scully's Superfecta Structure
Halfway through the Kentucky Downs meet, it’s not too late to take a few swings at a big superfecta score. With that in mind, I spoke to a horseplayer who has had phenomenal success playing the superfecta, James Scully.
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Longshots to play in Woodbine's $76,463 Pick 5 carryover
Care to chase a hefty, non-jackpot Pick 5 carryover on Saturday? Then you’re advised to check out the action at Woodbine, where the 20-cent Early Pick 5 boasts a C$100,167 (US$76,463) prize pool.
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Scully: Handicapping the Sept. 10 Kentucky Downs All Graded Stakes Pick 5
Saturday’s dynamite 12-race program at Kentucky Downs concludes with an “All Graded Stakes Pick 5” sequence, and James Scully has a ticket.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 10
The TwinSpires Jury reconvenes this week to opine on the big weekend at Kentucky Downs, with a little Pimlico sprinkled in for good measure.
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How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Debutante Stakes
An octet of two-year-old fillies will travel seven panels on the dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante S. (G1).
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How to bet the 2022 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup Stakes
A very good field of seven will travel one mile on the Pimlico lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Baltimore/Washington International Turf Cup S.
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How to bet the 2022 John C. Mabee Stakes
Grade 1 heroine #5 Going Global (4-5) headlines a field of seven for Saturday’s $250,000 John C. Mabee S. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Stories of the Queen's links to New Zealand and Australian racing
Any contact the Queen had with people in the thoroughbred industry in former colonies would be fondly remembered.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of evening stakes on Friday, Sept. 9 at Del Mar and Remington Park.
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World's great races named for Queen Elizabeth II
No fewer than five major jurisdictions have international Group 1 races named after Queen Elizabeth II.
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Betting With, and Against, Gufo in the Kentucky Turf Cup Stakes
An overflow field of 13 will travel 1 1/2 miles over the unique Kentucky Downs turf in Saturday’s $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs
An overflow field of 15 is entered to contest the lucrative, $1 million Turf Sprint S. (G2) at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 I'm Smokin Stakes
Eight California-bred two-year-olds will dash six furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $125,000 I’m Smokin S.
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Catching My Eye: Kentucky Downs Opening Day
Here a few runners that caught Kevin Kilroy's eye during Kentucky Downs opening day.
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Sydney Preview: Fireburn's return a highlight
The return of two-year-old champion Fireburn highlights a strong day of racing at Rosehill Gardens this weekend.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Sept. 8, 2022
Jason looks back at the end of the Colonial Downs season and the track's progress since its reopening in 2019.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 8 at Delaware Park, Kentucky Downs, and Thistledown, including a trifecta.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 8, 2022
Jason discusses the end of the Colonial Downs meet and looks ahead to Del Mar's Saturday card. Then he's joined by Ed DeRosa to talk his Colonial Downs visit, Flightline, and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 8
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Scully: Kentucky Downs Pick 4 play Sept. 8
Another challenging 10-race program will be offered at Kentucky Downs on Thursday, and I will focus on the Late Pick 4, singling a runner in the finale.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 8-12
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.
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Spot Plays for Doncaster Sept. 8
Fillies are in the spotlight Thursday on Day 2 of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
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Arbitrary BAQ track code a disservice to bettors
Rather than identify all races run at Aqueduct from Sept. 15 through Oct. 30 as being run at "Aqu," past performance data will now refer to the track as "BAQ."
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 7, 2022
Jason looks back at the Virginia Derby card at Colonial Downs. Then he welcomes in horseplayer Ira Mendel to the show to remember their friend and longtime professional bettor Alan Denkenson, who passed away last week.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 7, 2022
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 7, 2022
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Colonial Downs: Pick 5 for Closing Day Sept. 7, 2022
It’s a mandatory payout as Colonial Downs strings together the final Pick 5 sequence of the meet. With no Saratoga, we’ll likely see a nice pool. And as always, with large competitive fields, we can bank on finding separation and a value path across these turf contests.
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