Colonial Downs stakes spot plays for Aug. 31

Mon Aug 30 2021Vance Hanson

A bonanza of open grass stakes highlight Tuesday's card at Colonial Downs, highlighted by the return of the Virginia Derby (G3).
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 30

Mon Aug 30 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Thistledown, Colonial Downs, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses of note for the $25,177 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 30, 2021

Mon Aug 30 2021Jason Beem

Jason looks back to the big Travers Day card at Saratoga. He discusses Essential Quality's win in the feature, Letruska's game victory in the Personal Ensign, and much more!
Harness Weekly Update: Cashing Spree

Sun Aug 29 2021TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list, now including Hoosier spin-offs).
Ellis Park: How to bet the $3,132 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Aug 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Ellis Park features a $3,132 carryover in the non-jackpot Super High 5, and we’re keen to play along.
Del Mar: Bet this longshot in the Shared Belief Stakes

Sat Aug 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Although a couple of major names have been entered in the $100,000 Shared Belief S. on Sunday at Del Mar, it’s possible the one-mile test for three-year-olds is ripe for an upset.

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Arlington Park: How to bet the $6,497 Pick 8 carryover

Sat Aug 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares a $96 ticket for the $6,497, non-jackpot Pick 8 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Arlington Park.
How to bet the 2021 Pat O'Brien Stakes

Fri Aug 27 2021John Mucciolo

A Breeders’ Cup berth is on the line in Saturday’s $200,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
How to bet with, and against, Letruska in the Personal Ensign Stakes

Fri Aug 27 2021John Mucciolo

Multiple Grade 1 princess #6 Letruska (6-5) has been on quite a roll in 2021 and looms as the one to catch and beat in the especially deep field.
How to bet the Arlington juvenile races for Aug. 28

Fri Aug 27 2021John Mucciolo

A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight the Saturday action at Arlington Park.
2021 Travers Stakes one-liners

Fri Aug 27 2021Kellie Reilly

After a wide trip contributed to his only career loss in the Kentucky Derby (G1), champion Essential Quality shouldn’t have that problem in the “Midsummer Derby,” Saturday’s Travers S. (G1).
Saratoga: Best exotics plays for the Sword Dancer S. on Aug. 28

Fri Aug 27 2021John Mucciolo

Seven excellent turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles in the Sword Dancer S. (G1).
Saratoga: Value plays for the Ballerina Stakes on Saturday, Aug. 28

Fri Aug 27 2021John Mucciolo

Six fillies and mares will aim to knock off Gamine in the $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1).