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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starters for Cox
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 27 at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, including two promising Brad Cox trainees.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday
A total of five graded stakes events will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday, with four of them comprising the Pick 4 of the Week to close out the huge card.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Churchill Downs' Stephen Foster Day card and closing weekend
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades for Stephen Foster Day on Saturday at Churchill Downs and look at the closing day of the spring meet on Sunday, plus the stakes program at Woodbine over the weekend.
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Betting on Saturday’s All-Turf Pick 3 at Churchill Downs
A special $3 all-turf Pick 3 wager will be offered on both cards over the weekend at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2025 Penn Mile Stakes
A talented field of seven sophomores will travel one mile on the Penn National lawn in Friday’s $400,000 Penn Mile S. (G3) at Penn National Racecourse.
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How to bet With, and Against, Sierra Leone in the Stephen Foster Stakes
A fantastic field of seven of the top handicap horses in training will clash at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1).
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International horse racing schedule, June 26, 2025
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts enjoy the international front. With an exciting day of racing ahead, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 26, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the International Radar segment and then looks ahead to the undercard stakes at Churchill Downs for Saturday.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for June 26, 2025
Jason discusses coaches and The Coach in today's Thursday Thoughts.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lone speed at 20-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Aqueduct, and Churchill Downs, including a 20-1 longshot.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes, two exactas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 25 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including exactas in a pair of stakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 25, 2025
Jason looks ahead to the Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday and welcomes in trainer Nolan Ramsey to talk about his career, his Grandfather's influence, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: D. Wayne Lukas' retirement, Stephen Foster lookahead
This week, the Racing Roundtable of Vance Hanson, James Scully, and Ashley Anderson look back on the career of Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas upon the announcement of his retirement, examine the top performances from the weekend, and look ahead to the Stephen Foster Day card at Churchill Downs on closing weekend of the spring meet.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes at Assiniboia
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 24 at Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to play in carryovers at Louisiana Downs and Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 24, 2025
Jason discusses the retirement of trainer D. Wayne Lukas and then welcomes in Tony Calo to talk Churchill Downs racing, the upcoming Ellis Park meet, and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes Tuesday’s program at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Top 10 takeaways from 2025 Royal Ascot
“This place tames lions. It is so special to win here because it's so tough.”
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 shot for Mountaineer carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 23 at Assiniboia Downs, along with a 10-1 shot to play in Mountaineer’s $1,845 Super High 5 carryover.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 23, 2025
Jason discusses the retirement announcement by legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 23, 2025
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including the Ohio Derby card from Thistledown, the Chicago at Churchill, and some Monmouth action as well.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 23, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Carryovers: Two Pick 5s at Laurel, Super High 5 at Gulfstream
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Sunday carryovers at Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 21-22]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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International horse racing betting tips and schedule: Final day of Royal Ascot and more
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing picks and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more. With a jam packed week of racing, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
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Los Alamitos analysis: $10,860 Pick 6 carryover, $50 tournament
The Los Alamitos Thoroughbred meet kicked off on Friday. No one solved the $2 Pick 6 on opening day, which means Saturday’s card features a $10,860 Pick 6 carryover.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Sunday
A pair of stakes events will take place at Woodbine on Sunday, and I’ll include one of them in the Pick 3 of the Week.
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How to bet the Wilton Stakes
A well-matched field of six sophomore fillies will go postward in the $125,000 Wilton S. at Aqueduct on Sunday.
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2025 Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Saturday
Saturday is closing day at Royal Ascot, and we’ve got seven more top-class races on tap before we close the door on one of racing’s most prestigious meets.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Saturday
An international cast of sprinters assembles for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), the feature on Saturday’s closing day at Royal Ascot.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, June 20, 2025
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Laurel Park on Saturday, and I will take aim at the closing four-race sequence.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 22
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tall Tales of the Track: Alan-A-Dale Goes Trotting for Roses
In 1902, Alan-a-Dale won the roses thanks to an unconventional course of training and a savvy jockey who knew just what to do to keep the mount and score another historic victory under the Twin Spires.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bayou Brigid intrigues at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 20 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Gulfstream Park, along with analysis of the $11,299 Pick 5 carryover at Monmouth Park.
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International horse racing betting tips and schedule: Royal Ascot, Newmarket, and more
Enjoy Greater Britain and Irish horse racing betting tips and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Churchill Downs, Woodbine & Royal Ascot June 20-21
The TwinSpires Jury of Kellie Reilly, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali make their case for best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Royal Ascot this weekend.
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Betting on the 2025 Ohio Derby
A nice field of 10 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Thistledown main strip in Saturday's lucrative, $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3).
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Exotics Plays for the Lady Canterbury Stakes
An octet of well-matched fillies and mares will travel one mile on the lawn in Saturday’s $50,000 Lady Canterbury S. at Canterbury Park.
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Betting With, and Against, Emery in the Chicago Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will jaunt seven-eighths on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s feature, the $300,000 Chicago S. (G2).
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2025 Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Friday
We’ve got a field of 22 runners set to go postward in Friday’s featured handicap race at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Friday
Day 4 at Royal Ascot is highlighted by the Coronation (G1) and Commonwealth Cup (G1), both of which appear top-heavy in terms of depth.
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International racing picks and schedule: Royal Ascot, Leopardstown and more
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing picks and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more. With a jam packed week of racing, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
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Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $16,590 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $16,590 Super High 5 carryover.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for June 19, 2025
Jason discusses racing in Ohio and some of his favorite memories of friends from the Buckeye State.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 19, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly to chat Royal Ascot and then looks ahead to a big card at Thistledown on Saturday.
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Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Thursday
We move on to Thursday’s action at Royal Ascot, and we’ve got two highly competitive handicap races to pick from.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Thursday
Day 3 of Royal Ascot has as its traditional centerpiece the Gold Cup (G1) over 2 1/2 miles, and it's also the card where I'll resume my bankroll plays for the 2025 British flat season.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 18, 2025
Jason catches up on the news of the day and welcomes in owner Ryan Metzger of Counter Point Thoroughbreds to talk about being an owner, entry into ownership, living in Saratoga, and much more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Class drop can help Givemethebeat
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 18 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including a two-year-old dropping in class.
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Racing Roundtable: Recapping Immersive's return, Delaware/Monmouth stakes action, and Royal Ascot!
On this week's Racing Roundtable, Vance Hanson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss champion two-year-old filly Immersive's return to action at Churchill Downs, stakes action at Delaware and Monmouth Park, and the first day of Royal Ascot.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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2025 Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Wednesday
Wednesday’s handicap race of choice at Royal Ascot is the Royal Hunt Cup.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Wednesday
The highlight of day two of Royal Ascot, Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s (G1), serves as a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 57% winning angle at Thistledown
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 17 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a filly representing a 57% winning angle.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 17, 2025
Jason is joined by professional bettor Dennis Montoro to talk about betting for a living, betting related content, race selection, and much more!
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Free 2025 Royal Ascot Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Handicapping
The Official Free 2025 Royal Ascot Betting Guide has arrived! Explore expert picks, longshots, handicapping, analysis and tips for the day's racing
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday racing action at Presque Isle Downs.
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Royal Ascot: Handicapping Tuesday's packed fields
These races draw massive fields (Tuesday’s handicap race in question has a field of 20), and they can provide great value if you connect with a strong opinion.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Tuesday
Three Group 1 prizes, including two Breeders’ Cup Challenge races, and a typically loaded juvenile contest live up to the meeting’s reputation as a handicapping challenge.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play this 12-1 shot at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 12-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 16, 2025
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including a big Saturday at Delaware, and racing action from Monmouth and Churchill Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 16, 2025
Jason looks back on Father's Day racing and Grants Pass Downs season getting underway.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 16, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs and furnishes his selections.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Five longshots to know
Here are five contenders, trading at double digits as we begin the week, who are worth knowing in their respective Group races.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the mandatory-payout $129,340 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
Are you planning to bet Sunday’s $129,340 Rainbow Pick 6 mandatory payout at Gulfstream Park? We’ve got you covered with a race-by-race analysis and a ~$67 ticket:
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Royal Ascot 2025: Australian Asfoora goes for title defense; Satono Reve flies flag for Japan
Royal Ascot has lured Australian mare Asfoora for a title defense in Tuesday’s King Charles III (G1), and Japan seeks a breakthrough with Satono Reve in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1).
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 14-15]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Aqueduct: Single for Saturday’s $124,619 Pick 6 carryover
A 43-1 upset in Friday’s fifth race at Aqueduct ensured that the $1 Pick 6 went unsolved for the second day in a row, triggering a double carryover worth $124,619 into Saturday’s card.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Churchill Downs, Delaware Park & Monmouth Park June 14
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson and Darin Zoccali make their case for best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Delaware Park, and Monmouth Park this weekend.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Five stars to watch
By definition, Royal Ascot showcases star performers throughout its festive week. Here’s one to watch for each of the five days.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Monmouth Park Saturday
A total of five stakes races will be hosted by Monmouth Park on Saturday, and a trio of the black-type events will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Carl Spackler leads U.S. shippers
Although Wesley Ward will not be represented at Royal Ascot 2025, there is plenty of U.S. interest over the course of the week.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $30,569 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 13 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, along with two singles for Friday’s $30,569 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 14
Luke Middlebrook guides you through Saturday’s 11-race card at Sha Tin. First post is 4 a.m. ET.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Delaware Park Saturday
A trio of competitive black-type races are among the closing four contests at Delaware Park on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 Delaware Oaks
A well-matched field of nine three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Rebel Red in the Chorleywood Stakes
A field of 10 turf stayers will travel 1 3/8 miles over the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Chorleywood S.
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TwinSpires.com announces Royal Ascot Challenge Series
TwinSpires.com, the official online betting partner of the Kentucky Derby, is expanding its repertoire of tournaments to an iconic event on the international stage – Royal Ascot.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for June 12, 2025
Jason discusses some of his favorite Father's Day racing memories.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Asmussen juvenile at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 12 at Santa Anita and Churchill Downs, along with analysis of carryovers at Hawthorne and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 12, 2025
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Delaware Park and Monmouth Park. We also are joined by TwinSpires' own Kellie Reilly for the weekly International Radar segment.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $12,703 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 11 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $12,703 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 11, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing some racetrack social media topics. Then we welcome in Monmouth Park analyst Crystal Conning to talk Monmouth, riding races again, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Recapping the 2025 Belmont Stakes Festival
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Vance Hanson discuss all thinks Belmont Stakes Festival from this past weekend at Saratoga.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Red Iolla worth betting at 10-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Thistledown, along with a 6-1 shot to play in the $1,403 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 10, 2025
Jason catches up on some of the news of the day in racing and welcomes in long time trainer Gregory Sacco to talk about his career training, his good sprinter Crazy Mason, working with his son Will, and much more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Dick Powell offers his insights and selections for Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 9, 2025
Jason looks back on the 2025 Triple Crown series and those horses going forward.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 9, 2025
Jason looks back at the Belmont Stakes card at Saratoga including the race, the conditions of the day, and much more!
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mission Avenue can strike at 20-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 9 at Thistledown and Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in the $1,403 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 9, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $241,646 Pick 5 carryover
There were several major upsets on Saturday at Churchill Downs, which is why there’s a massive $241,646 Late Pick 5 carryover up for grabs during Sunday’s card.
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2025 Belmont Stakes winner: Sovereignty (5-2) wins 157th Belmont
In a stretch run reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Godolphin’s homebred Sovereignty overhauled favored Journalism to prevail in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont (G1).
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Australia: Spot Plays to play after the Belmont Stakes
If you’re looking for action after the marathon Belmont Stakes Day card at Saratoga, Australia racing is a worthwhile option.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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The Best Longshot to bet in the 2025 Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Race Course will play host to the $2 million Belmont S. (G1) for the second consecutive season in 2025, and this edition of the race is one of the strongest in recent memory.
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