POPULAR ARTICLES
VIDEOS
LATEST
Harness Racing: Betting Preview for the Week of Dec. 9
As the big holidays approach, we offer more trotting and pacing action, as well as suggested contenders in selected features for any wager available.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Magic City Classic Stakes
A total of seven Alabama-bred runners will go postward in the Friday feature at Fair Grounds, the $50,000 Magic City Classic 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
Weanling, yearlings, juveniles: Exploring and explaining racehorse ages
Weanlings, yearlings, juveniles—in the sport of horse racing, there are many terms to describe horses of different ages. Let’s explore and explain the five main categories of racehorse ages.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 8, 2021
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the day and talking about his first visit to the Tampa Bay Downs backside. Then we welcome in longtime Chicago area jockey Chris Emigh to the show to talk about his career in the saddle, his early days in Louisiana, where he's gonna ride next, and more!
Racing
Kentucky Derby Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 7
Though the week after Thanksgiving was quieter than last, several Derby alumni were still in action, including one making his final start and one beginning a new phase of his career in Dubai, in advance of the Carnival.
Racing
ADVERTISEMENT
Hong Kong Preview: Exciting Fa Fa faces toughest test
Fa Fa takes on a high-quality field in the United Kingdom Handicap but may still have the ability to extend his winning streak to five.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 7 at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, including exacta and trifecta tickets.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 7, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing. Then we welcome in Darin Zoccali from TwinSpires to talk about Turfway Park's opening weekend, handicapping the meet, and more!
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 6
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Parx Racing, Mahoning, and Remington, along with singles for Zia Park’s Pick 5 carryover and tickets for Mountaineer's Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 6, 2021
We look back at the racing action from the weekend including a big Cigar Mile day at Aqueduct. We talk about the Remsen, the Demoiselle, and the big Pick 6 carryover as well from New York.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: More across-the-board and features success
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list).
Racing
How to bet Turfway Park's $3,479 Super High 5 carryover
The Turfway Park Holiday Meet has been underway for three days, but not one bettor has assembled a winning Super High 5 ticket. This means a triple carryover worth $3,479 is up for grabs on Sunday.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Bayakoa Stakes
A strong field of seven fillies and mares will headline the $100,000 Bayakoa S. (G3) at Los Alamitos on Sunday.
Racing
How to bet Aqueduct's $729,612 Pick 6 carryover
Did you know Aqueduct’s $1 Pick 6 has gone unsolved for three straight racing days? It’s no wonder why there’s a spectacular $729,612 non-jackpot Pick 6 carryover up for grabs during Saturday’s card.
Racing
Claiming Crown spot plays for Gulfstream Park Dec. 4
A total of nine stakes races will headline a blockbuster Claiming Crown card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
Racing
Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Bobby Neuman for Dec. 3
James Scully picks up the reigns from Ed DeRosa to answer your questions and discuss the Thorougbred racing industry, specifically on handicapping and betting angles! Listen to this past weekends' episode from Dec. 3, on demand now!
Racing
Track Update: Turfway gets underway
Let's get to know who rode it well last year, and may be able to take that momentum into the new year.
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Americanrevolution in the Cigar Mile
How to bet with, and against, Americanrevolution in the Cigar Mile
Racing
Gulfstream Park: Claiming Crown spot plays for Dec. 4
A total of nine Claiming Crown races will headline a blockbuster card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
Racing
Truth Hurts is the Go for Wand value play
Six fillies and one mare will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Go for Wand H. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park, plus suggested singles for lucrative carryovers at Aqueduct and Golden Gate Fields.
Racing
Los Alamitos: How to bet the Starlet Stakes on Dec. 4
Los Alamitos: How to bet the Starlet Stakes on Dec. 4
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 3, 2021
It's Friday, and we're looking ahead to some of the weekend racing action including the Cigar Mile card at Aqueduct, Claiming Crown Day at Gulfstream, and more!
Racing
Exotics plays for the 2021 Demoiselle Stakes
An excellent field of eight juvenile fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Demoiselle S. (G2).
Racing
Fair Grounds: How to bet the Pan Zareta S. Dec. 4
A deep field of fillies and mares will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Fair Grounds turf in Saturday’s $75,000 Pan Zareta S.
Racing
Tipsheet: The 2021 Remsen Stakes on Dec. 4
A field of eight juveniles will travel 1 1/8 miles on the main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Remsen S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
Racing
Oaklawn Park: How to bet the 2021 Advent Stakes on Dec. 3
A total of 10 two-year-olds will dash six panels in the opening-day feature at Oaklawn Park on Friday, the $150,000 Advent S.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 2 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, plus suggested singles for the $68,498 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 2, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday, and Jason discusses a variety of betting and wagering topics that came up on social media throughout the week. He also discusses some of the races from Oaklawn's upcoming opening day.
Racing
Harness Racing: Betting Preview for the week of Dec. 2
All time zones of North American harness racing tick away as we enter December and we are on top of the action for trotting and pacing action with suggested contenders for any wager available. And—the never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) continues as those Mohawk Miles search for longshots in any class.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 1 at Parx Racing, Tampa Bay Downs, and Mahoning Valley, including a trio of exacta bets.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 1, 2021
Jason welcomes in Scott Shapiro from Churchill Downs to talk about closing weekend at the track including Maxfield's win, the Stars of Tomorrow card and more.
Racing
Defining the quarter pole, eighth pole, and more
At a Thoroughbred racetrack, where is the quarter pole, and what does it indicate? Let's dig in and find out.
Racing
Kentucky Derby alumni update for Nov. 30
Many runners from the Kentucky Derby and Oaks, both this year and in past years, returned to action during the holiday week of racing. Find out right here how they did, as well as who to expect in major races over the next week!
Racing
Shapiro provides Derby City 6 ticket for players, returns $21,832 for $147
Shapiro provides Derby City 6 ticket for players, returns $21,832 for $147
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Smile Happy
Smile Happy put smiles on the faces of his supporters when he rallied to victory in the Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) at Churchill Downs, in the process joining the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Mahoning Valley, along with a single for the $910 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Rok Ya Heart ready to roll at Happy Valley
#4 Rock Ya Heart can inflict the first defeat on #5 You’remyeverything in the Tern Handicap at Happy Valley Dec. 1.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 30, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the weekend stakes action from Del Mar. Then we welcome in handicapper Sheri Riddoch from Woodbine to talk about Pink Lloyd's memorable win from the weekend, Woodbine racing, and much more!
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 29 at Mahoning Valley and Remington Park, including an inexpensive ticket for Mahoning’s $1,964 Pick 4 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 29, 2021
We look back at the busy holiday weekend of racing including the Clark Stakes and Stars of Tomorrow at Churchill Downs, Pink Lloyd's amazing final win at Woodbine, and much more!
Racing
'All others' favored in 2022 KDFW Pool 1, Sire Future Wager
While the “All Others” options were favored as expected – closing at 3-5 in the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) Pool 1 and at 7-2 in the Sire Future Wager – Jim McIngvale’s plunge made a splash in the markets late Sunday afternoon.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Selected features pay off
Selected harness features pay off, as outlined in the Nov. 28 weekly update.
Racing
6 trends to know for betting at Fair Grounds
Planning to place some wagers at Fair Grounds this winter? You’re not alone! To give you a winning edge, here are six handicapping tips to keep in mind this winter.
Racing
How to bet Del Mar's $590,935 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Get ready! Sunday is closing day at Del Mar, which means the massive $590,935 carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6 is due for a mandatory dispersal.
Racing
How to bet Churchill's mandatory-payout $224,263 Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs Fall Meet wraps up on Sunday with a $224,263 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal. Planning to play? We’ve got you covered with a race-by-race look at the sequence.
Racing
Going against Tejano Twist in the Lively Shively Stakes
A solid field of eight juveniles will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Lively Shively S. at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Scully, Hanson find price plays in Pool 1 of 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager
With Pool 1 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager now open, James Scully and Vance Hanson have reached a consensus on an individual entry they both like.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Golden Rod Stakes
A total of eight juvenile fillies will run 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Golden Rod S. (G2).
Racing
Exotics plays for the Wright Memorial Stakes on Nov. 27
Eight horses will travel about 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds lawn in Saturday’s $75,000 Bob F. Wright Memorial S.
Racing
Churchill Downs: Betting the $4,971 Super High 5 carryover in the Fern Creek S.
The second “Stars of Tomorrow” card of the Churchill Downs Fall Meet wraps up with the Fern Creek S. Horseplayers will be interested to know the race boasts a $4,971 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2021 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes
A huge field of 14 two-year-olds will contest Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
How to play the Kentucky Derby Sires Future Wager
The Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager is perhaps the toughest task among the future wager puzzles.
Racing
Aqueduct stakes spot plays for Nov. 27
A quartet of stakes tilts will highlight a fine Saturday card at the Big A.
Racing
Aqueduct: Stakes spot plays for Nov. 26
A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Aqueduct on Friday. I am tabbing three Empire State-bred runners to have a lot of success in the contests.
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Maxfield in the Clark Stakes Nov. 26
Friday's feature at Churchill Downs, the lucrative $750,000 Clark S. (G1), has attracted a top field of eight.
Racing
Del Mar: How to bet the Hollywood Turf Cup Nov. 26
An accomplished group of seven turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2). Six in the cast have achieved prior graded stakes success in the deep and well-matched field.
Racing
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
Fair Grounds: Hanson's Spot Plays for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day is the traditional lid-lifter for the Thoroughbred racing season in New Orleans, and Fair Grounds kicks off their 2021-22 meet in fine style Thursday with a nine-race card.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 25 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including a ticket for Churchill’s $42,774 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 25, 2021
Jason recaps opening day at Tampa Bay Downs and then previews some of the big holiday weekend racing coming up.
Racing
Fair Grounds: How to bet the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Nov. 25
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $75,000 Joseph R. Peluso S. at Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving Day.
Racing
Churchill: Best way to gobble up profits in the Falls City Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will contest the $500,000 Falls City S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
Racing
Harness: Betting Previews for Thanksgiving week
Aside from some Thanksgiving Classics at Hoosier on turkey day, we have returned to that time of the season when we choose feature races from the great caldron of North American harness racing. Sans the big purses and big trotting and pacing stars, there is still plenty of harness-racing action to go around. And—the never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) continues as those Mohawk Miles search for longshots in any class.
Racing
Track Update: Aqueduct and Thanksgiving weekend
It's Thanksgiving weekend, and that means it is time for one of the biggest weekends at Aqueduct all year. Get ready for a long, profitable holiday of racing at the Big A by getting to know the meet’s early trends!
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 24, 2021
Jason recaps the news of the day, including the big Tuesday stakes card at Zia Park. Then we welcome in Ren Carothers from Tampa Bay Downs to talk about the upcoming meet and handicapping the races. Ren and Jason also talk about the late Pick 4 on opening day.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Churchill Downs and Parx Racing, including a ticket for Churchill’s $13,558 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Harness: Hoosier Park plays for Nov. 24
For the program on Nov. 24 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager, including a Pick-4 ticket. This is the last Wednesday program at the Indiana track before its season concludes.
For the program on Nov. 24 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager, including a Pick-4 ticket. This is the last Wednesday program at the Indiana track before its season concludes.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Keep You Warm a hot chance at Happy Valley
The much-improved #7 Keep You Warm can score a third successive victory at Happy Valley Nov. 24.
Racing
What is betting "across the board," and is it a smart strategy?
Like any sport, horse racing comes with its fair share of specialized lingo. One confusing phrase you’re bound to encounter is “across the board.”
Education
Kentucky Derby alumni update for Nov. 22
A few familiar faces from the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks ran over the last week, and many more are back in action over the next few days.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, including a pair of exacta bets.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 23, 2021
Jason opens the show recapping Monday's Steel Valley Sprint at Mahoning Valley and the huge upset win by Timeless Bounty. Then we welcome in Pat Cummings from the Thoroughbred Idea Foundation.
Racing
2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1, Sire Future Wager on tap
Pool 1 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager runs over Thanksgiving weekend along with the only Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager.
Racing
Zia Park: Spot plays for stakes-laden card Nov. 23
A whopping seven stakes races will be contested at Zia Park on Tuesday. A few of the black-type events feature heavy favorites that look especially tough to knock off, but I have found some value runners in the other big races that are worth playing.
Racing
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 22 at Mahoning Valley and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 22, 2021
We look back at the racing action from the weekend including the Red Smith at Aqueduct, the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill, the Native Diver at Del Mar, and much more!
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Steel Valley Sprint
A deep field of 12 one-turn specialists will travel six panels in the Monday feature at Mahoning Valley, the $250,000 Steel Valley Sprint
Racing
Two ways to bet Churchill's $6,463 Super High 5 carryover
Looking for a carryover to pursue on Sunday? Then let us steer you toward Churchill Downs, where an enticing $6,463 prize pool awaits in the $1 Super High 5.
Racing
10 of the Best Red Smith Stakes winners at Aqueduct
Here are ten of the best winners of the Grade 2 Red Smith Stakes, run on the Aqueduct turf over 1 3/8 miles.
Racing
The 5 Fastest Fillies & Mares to win the Chilukki Stakes at Churchill Downs
Five fast fillies who won the Chilukki Stakes.
Racing
How to bet Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a race-by-race look at Saturday’s mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park, which is expected to feature a final pool in excess of $3 million.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Cary Grant Stakes
Seven California-bred hopefuls will contest the $100,000 Cary Grant S. at Del Mar on Sunday.
Racing
How to bet the Aqueduct stakes on Nov. 21
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight a bright Sunday card at Aqueduct.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, along with insights on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 19, 2021
We look ahead to the weekend of racing action, including discussing stakes action from Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Del Mar. We also welcome back James and Scott for the Jury segment to recap their Breeders' Cup betting performances as well as talk some Churchill Downs racing.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Native Diver Stakes
Conditioner Bob Baffert will saddle a trio of live players in the field and I will give the upset nod to one of his runners.
Racing
How to bet the 2021 Red Smith Stakes
A high-quality field of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Red Smith S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
Racing
How to bet with, and against, Obligatory in the Chilukki Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will travel one mile in the $300,000 Chilukki S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $99 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Gulfstream’s $2,240 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 18, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then he discusses the Early Pick 5 at Aqueduct for Thursday and some thoughts about the sequence.
Racing
Harness Racing: Betting the Fall Final Four & Horses to Watch
Even though the champs have made their statements, the 11th month of 2021 harness is rife with action. Saturday’s Fall Final Four is the last quartet of major miles for freshmen. Even so, plenty of action is ahead as the year wanes. The never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) continues and the Mohawk Miles search for longshots in any class.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Churchill’s $3,491 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Nov. 17, 2021
We're happy to welcome on Sabrina Moore from GreenMount Farm to talk about the story behind breeding Knicks Go, her family farm, breeding in Maryland, and much more!
Racing
How to understand and use average winning distance statistics
Average winning distance (AWD) stats can be useful when handicapping horse races. But the numbers must be analyzed in context with the realities of average race distances in North America.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a $3,042 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Racing