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How to bet the 2023 Eddie Read Stakes
Conditioner Phil D’Amato has four of the nine entered for the $250,000 Eddie Read S. (G2) at Del Mar on Sunday.
Wagering
Ellis Park Spot Plays for Monday, September 2
Free picks for Ellis Park by Joe Kristufek
Race 4
#5 Dance Rhythms (6/1 ML)
A model of consistency in turf sprints, she’s held her
own against tough competition this entire year. She has a pair of 2019 wins to
her credit, includ ...
Racing
Step-by-step: How to bet a Pick 6
In terms of difficulty, all other wagers pale in comparison to the Pick 6, which dares you to select the winners of six consecutive races.
Education
How to Bet the King George VI & Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Ascot
Although Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) is shaping up as a chalkfest, there’s still one overpriced horse eligible to go close, and make the Ascot feature worth betting.
But first, we’ll have to sort through the principals in ...
Racing
Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Friday, July 19
by Joe Kristufek
With Churchill Downs coming off perhaps their strongest spring meet in history, the horses based in Kentucky should perform even better than they have in years past. Chances are, in many cases, they won’t get the respect they d ...
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 20, Arlington
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 22, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including catching up on all the news in racing. He also discusses Nest's continued dominance in Saratoga, Spenderalla going to Del Mar, and more!
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Picks for Group 1 racing at Royal Randwick on Aug. 20
Australia celebrates the first Group One contest of the new racing season tonight when 14 top-quality thoroughbreds battle for glory in the Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Everest Undercard Spot Plays
The Everest is the big drawcard at Randwick this weekend, but there’s plenty of other good racing to bet on.
Racing
Betting Strategies: Finding value when a race has two heavy favorites
This past Thursday’s $194,000 Birdstone S. at Saratoga presented a textbook scenario that vertical players should always be on the lookout for.
Education
Scully: Handicapping the all-stakes Pick 5 on Belmont Stakes day
The 153rd running of the $1.5 million Belmont S. (G1) anchors an all-stakes Pick 5 (Races 7-11) on Saturday, and James Scully has a ticket he's playing.
Racing
Stakes Selections for Gulfstream Park on Jan. 1
A trio of stakes races will highlight the Holiday card at Gulfstream Park on Friday.
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Addeybb pictured winning the 2020 Champion S. (G1) (Photo courtesy of Ascot Racecourse via Racenews)
The Top 5 Races in Australia for 2021
Here are the top five Australian races for 2021, in chronological order.
International
Kentucky Derby Top 10: Life Is Good if you're Bob Baffert
The Kentucky Derby is barely more than 2 1/2 months away, which means action is heating up in the winter prep races.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Prevalence, The Great One deliver stunning victories
Godolphin holds a strong hand for the 2021 Kentucky Derby, with exciting debut winner Prevalence joining Essential Quality in their deep stable.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Distaff 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar.
Racing
What to take away from Kentucky Derby contender works with clocker Gary Young
The special Kentucky Derby editions of Turf Talk features exclusive analysis with highly respected clocker Gary Young. Analysts Scott Shapiro and Ed DeRosa discuss with Gary how Kentucky Derby contenders look as they prepare for the First Saturday in ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Perfect Munnings, Weyburn impress at Aqueduct
Two-time Kentucky Derby-winning trainer Todd Pletcher is quietly compiling a promising roster of contenders for the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Racing
Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for Thursday, July 28: Near Singles
In terms of betting strategy, I will be pressing up my A opinions, specifically those above, in order to aim for what could be a nice low four-figure payout for this Evangeline Downs Pick 5 sequence.
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Harness Weekly Update: Double-digit winners, 53% across the board hits
Feature wins, exactas, 53% in the money from all contenders.
Harness
Searching for Value in the 2022 Belmont Oaks
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will run 1 1/4 miles over the Belmont inner turf in Saturday’s $700,000 Belmont Oaks (G1).
Racing
Professors' Pride vulnerable in California Cup Oaks
A full field of 12 three-year-old fillies will contest Saturday’s $200,000 California Cup Oaks at Santa Anita.
Racing
Tactical edge for Empress in Houston Ladies Classic
A small, but fantastic, field of six will contest the $300,000
Houston Ladies Classic (G3) at Sam Houston on Sunday. One of six stakes
races on the robust card, it boasts the most star power with a trio of Grade 1
winners set to go postward in the ...
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Frank's Rockette, Long Weekend juvenile debut winners to watch
A pair of stakes races for two-year-olds will take place on Saturday at Churchill Downs . The $125,000 Bashford Manor (G3) is for the boys, while the fillies will compete in the $125,000 Debutante. While they only ran in maiden events, we witnessed ...
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 26 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Fair Grounds, plus suggested singles for Aqueduct’s $73,574 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Belmont Stakes Day Plays
Justify bids to become the 13 th winner of the U.S. Triple Crown and the $1.5 million Belmont Stakes highlights a dynamite 13-race card that includes 10 stakes. Here are some of my strongest opinions:
Race 4, Acorn Stakes (G1)
#3 Monomoy ...
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Betting a first-timer is an Excellent Proposal
Just four days of racing remain during the 2019-20 season in Hong Kong, including a rare afternoon of midweek racing at Sha Tin slated for Wednesday.
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Australian racing picks for Mackay and Sale
There’s four Aussie thoroughbred meeting and two Aussie harness meetings available for BetAmerica horseplayers this evening, with the first race from Mackay starting proceedings at 10:02 p.m ET.
Racing
Australia Preview: Oscar Zulu one to watch in Winter Challenge
Sydney’s second to last Saturday of the 2021-22 racing season is headlined by the Listed ATC Foundation Winter Challenge.
Racing
Horses to single in lucrative Belmont, Gulfstream Pick 6 carryovers
A couple of lucrative Pick 6 carryovers are up for grabs at Belmont Park and Gulfstream Park this Saturday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Delta Downs and Sam Houston.
Racing
How to Bet Classic and Distaff on Empire Showcase Day
Belmont Park
will play host to a big afternoon of racing for New York-bred runners on
Saturday with eight lucrative stakes on Empire Showcase Day.
Empire
Classic Analysis
The $300,000
Empire Classic will go as Race 5 and concludes both the ...
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Longer-priced horses to watch on Southwest Day at Oaklawn Park
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. -- An excellent and challenging 10-race card awaits fans both here at Oaklawn Park and around the country on this holiday Monday. The feature is the $500,000 Southwest (G3) for three-year-olds, a Road to the Kentucky Derby series ...
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Belmont Park: Horses to single in the six-figure Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers
Fans of non-jackpot carryovers will have not one, but two massive prize pools to chase on Saturday at Belmont Park.
Racing
What is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
Sometimes, you’ll see racetracks advertise high-profile wagers featuring “guaranteed pools.” But what exactly is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
Education
Bellafina highlights Santa Anita restart
Santa Anita anticipates a much welcomed restart to racing with a Pick 6 Jackpot carryover.
Racing
What are claiming races? Here are the basics
In North America, claiming races are among the most common types of Thoroughbred horse races conducted at racetracks across the continent. But what exactly are they?
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 17 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Zia Park’s Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Cicada Stakes
A compact field of six sophomore fillies will travel six panels on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Cicada S.
Wagering
Who Is the greatest Saratoga Special winner?
The Saratoga Special has always been, well, special. But who is the greatest of its winners?
Racing
How to bet the 2021 West Virginia Derby
Seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Mountaineer Park dirt in Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3).
Racing
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.
Racing
2019 Kentucky Derby Contender Profile: Maximus Mischief
Understandably, some handicappers will continue to point toward Maximus Mischief’s pedigree as a reason why he won’t excel running 1 ¼ miles on the first Saturday in May. But rare is the two-year-old who can run a pair of sub-:24 quarters during the ...
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Maxfield in Stephen Foster Stakes
With Maxfield as the clear favorite, I have wagers for those in the camp of the "chalk," and also for those who will try to upend the colt.
Racing
Swedish ATG Picks for the week of March 14
Swedish Horse Racing - ATG Picks for the week of March 14, 2022
Racing
Carryover watch: Aqueduct's $50,013 Pick 6, Keeneland's $8,599 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Racing
Mutuel field tops Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager, Game Winner favored among individual interests
The mutuel field (#24) topped the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) when Pool 2 closed on Sunday at 6 p.m. (ET). The field, which includes "All Other 3-Year-Olds" not listed as individual selections, closed at its morning-line odds of 5-2 .
...
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2023 Bing Crosby Stakes
An excellent and sizable field of 12 sprinters will go six panels on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1).
Wagering
Hoosier Pick of the Week for Wednesday Finds Island of Rock
The 5 th Race at Hoosier Park on Wednesday is a non-winner of two/optional claiming event which attracted a field of nine. The one-mile pace features a few in the cast in need of a race which should set up things for my top selection.
#9 ISLAND ...
Racing
Catching My Eye: Keeneland racing Sunday, April 16
I’ve been enjoying this Keeneland meet: the fields, the performances, and the payouts have all been strong.
Analysis
2019 Kentucky Derby: Who's on the Bubble?
How many qualification points will be required to run in the 2019 Kentucky Derby , and which horses will secure the last few slots in the starting gate?
That’s the question everyone is asking now that the 2018-19 Road to the Kentucky Derby is ...
Racing
The 2021 Preakness Stakes Tipsheet
A cast of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico Race Course.
Racing
BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 16, Lone Star Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
Racing
Gulfstream Park stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
Picks and plays for three stakes races on Saturday’s action-packed, post-Christmas card at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: May 30, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend, including some of his travels over the holiday. He also talks racing from Santa Anita, Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and more!
Racing Podcast
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.
Racing
Analyzing carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a bevy of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park.
Wagering
BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: May 26, Assiniboia Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
Racing
Year in Review: Who Was the Top Jockey in 2018?
It seems like a simple question: Who was the top jockey in North America in 2018?
By basic metrics such as overall wins and earnings, the answer is similarly simple: Irad Ortiz, Jr. As of December 17th, the 26-year-old rider leads all jockeys by ...
Racing
Powell's Handicapping Insights: It's Hot All Over
Horse racing is an outdoor, entertainment business. Like the Saratoga County Fair, located a few mile away from Saratoga Race Course, its success often comes down to the weather. For three straight years, Saratoga benefited from sunny, dry weather. I ...
Racing
Hong Kong Spot Plays: A Winning Method
By J. Keeler Johnson
The Sunday card at Sha Tin, the last before racing takes a one-week hiatus in Hong Kong, is stacked with 11 races at a variety of class levels and distances.
The “day” gets underway at 12:30 a.m. (EDT), when most racing ...
Racing
Kentucky Derby contender profile: Azul Coast
Can El Camino Real Derby winner Azul Coast one-up his Bob Baffert-trained predecessor Cavonnier with a victory in the Kentucky Derby?
Racing
Free Download: 2023 Betting Guides for Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, UAE Derby
The Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby and UAE Derby are all point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Inside the 2023 Betting Guides are editorial content to help you form a strong betting ticket.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: Arkansas Derby div. II
The second division of the $500,000 Arkansas Derby (G1) will feature 11 sophomores going 1 1/8 miles at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 24, 2020
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to the weekend action including the Pegasus undercard as well as the Jazil Stakes from Aqueduct. The Jury joins us to discuss what will be the Sunday headline after the Pegasus? ...
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Oaklawn: How to bet the Fifth Season Stakes on Jan. 15
A fantastic cast has been assembled to contest the $150,000 Fifth Season S. at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
Racing
Saratoga Diary: Week Seven Begins
by Dick Powell
Brutally hot day at the Spa as the last week of racing begins. If it were any hotter, there might have been reason to cancel, but at least there was a bit of a breeze. Unfortunately, it was in the horse’s faces in the homestretch ...
Racing
Two-year-olds of interest for Friday, June 21, 2019
A trio of intriguing juvenile races with some well-bred prospects caught my eye coming up on Friday. Races from Belmont Park, Churchill Downs and Santa Anita Park highlight the action of the youngsters who could be our stars of tomorrow.
CHURCH ...
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 5, 2022
Jason is broadcasting live from Pompano Park, and we're welcoming in Gulfstream Park announcer Peter Aiello to talk about Florida Derby Day at Gulfstream.
Racing
Top five storylines for 2022 Dubai World Cup Day
While grappling with the fantastic Dubai World Cup card at Meydan on Saturday, here are five storylines to watch.
Racing
Kentucky Downs: How to bet the Ladies Turf and Ladies Sprint (Sept. 12)
Saturday is shaping up to be a lucrative day at Kentucky Downs. Five stakes races worth a combined $3.2 million are on the agenda, including the $500,000 Ladies Turf (G3) and $500,000 Ladies Sprint (G3).
Racing
Santa Anita turf stakes plays for April 9
A massive card, led by the Santa Anita Derby (G1), will be hosted by The Great Race Place on Saturday. Among the bevy of black-type action is a trio of graded stakes races for the ladies to be contested on the turf.
Racing
Catching My Eye: Mornings with the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Runners
Working on the Kentucky Derby notes team, I’ve been on the backside from the opening set at 5:15 a.m. until the final gallop at 10:00 a.m. every day for the last week.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Depending on the budget you’ve allocated for betting the Kentucky Derby, we’ve outlined three wagering strategies at costs of $30, $60, and $100.
Racing
Tipsheet: The 2021 Jockey Club Gold Cup
A talented field of six will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S.
Racing
Recent trends in the Blue Grass Stakes
With a purse of $1 million the Blue Grass (G1) is the richest of the three Kentucky Derby (G1) preps that will be held this coming Saturday.
Racing
Scully: Handicapping Kentucky Oaks Day
The $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks highlights a stakes-packed, 13-race program at Churchill Downs on Friday. I’ll start with the big race for fillies and give some thoughts on the undercard.
Kentucky Oaks (G1)
#1 Swiss Skydiver is my top pi ...
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 30, 2023
Jason looks back at the big Pegasus World Cup win by Art Collector and talks all about the big Saturday from Gulfstream Park. He also discusses weekend action from Oaklawn and Santa Anita.
Racing Podcast
Rombauer a revelation in Preakness, but will another come in Belmont?
A few of the Preakness (G1) new shooters had a case to improve, but only Rombauer stepped up to the plate with a resounding victory at Pimlico.
Racing
Reilly: Longshot plays for Friday at Royal Ascot 2021
Another super-competitive card at Royal Ascot Friday offers more opportunities for price plays. Here are a few capable of outperforming their odds.
Racing
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.
Racing
Holland's North America Racing Picks for May 24
Rounding out this packed racing week, Tim Holland provides his picks for Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita Park, Golden Gate Fields, and Ruidoso Downs.
Racing
Dover Downs hosts next round of Matron Stakes
While the Breeders Crown races may have already passed and perhaps crowned the numerous division champions, many of the sport's best sophomore pacers and trotters of both genders will head to Dover Downs on Thursday for a quartet of lucrative Matron ...
Racing
Harness racing: Focus on Yonkers pacing series
Harness racing wagering preview for April 8 through April 12.
Racing
How to bet the Mrs. Revere Stakes
Betting the field of seven sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Mrs. Revere (G2).
Racing
Malathaat stays unbeaten in Kentucky Oaks
Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat overcame a problematic start and a stubborn Search Results to extend her record to 5-for-5 in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Racing
How morning lines were made for the International Turf Festival of Racing at Arlington
by JOE KRISTUFEK
The purpose of the morning line is to give the wagering public a general idea of what the odds on each horse are expected to be at post time.
It's a subjective system, and is merely one person's – the morning line maker's ...
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 8 at Parx Racing, Tampa Bay Downs, and Mahoning Valley, including a trio of exacta bets.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Thistledown along with horses to play in the $245,919 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Racing
Holland's North American free racing picks for Oct. 4
Qualifiers for the Breeders' Cup continue today as Tim Holland offers his free expert picks for Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Monmouth Park.
Racing
Monday at Will Rogers Downs: Top pick and longshot for March 23
Monday’s card at Will Rogers Downs features an opportunity for a circuit-changing maiden claimer as well as an intriguing price play.
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#6 Maverick Brown
(12-1) tops the field in Brisnet Prime Power by almost 5 points in this state ...
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Biggest American horse races to watch after the Triple Crown series
Even the most casual horse racing fan knows about the iconic Kentucky Derby (G1), along with the Preakness S. (G1) and Belmont S. (G1) that comprise the Triple Crown series. But there are plenty of big races in the United States outside those three American Classics.
Racing
Santa Super Saturday spot plays at Fair Grounds
A fantastic day of racing has been carded at Fair Grounds on Dec. 21. The Santa Super Saturday program offers 14 races, led by a six-pack of competitive stakes contests. I have found a handful of races of particular interest to me, all featuring tw ...
Racing
Lady Aurelia leads baker’s dozen of US contenders at Royal Ascot
The stars and stripes will be waving at Royal Ascot , with a 13-strong squad led by course specialist Lady Aurelia. Not surprisingly, the emphasis is on the meeting’s sprint events, and only two American-based runners are competing as far as a mile. ...
Racing
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.
Racing
Three-year-olds on display on both coasts
Three months before the top three-year-old colts in the land gather for the latest edition of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, a bevy of talented sophomores were on display on the first Satur ...
Racing
Betting the 2023 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Will history be made in the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1)? No horse exiting the UAE Derby (G2) has won the 1 1/4-mile Churchill Downs classic, but that can change when #17 Derma Sotogake (10-1) takes on Saturday’s deep Kentucky Derby field.
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