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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, April 13 at Keeneland and Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Major contenders emerge from final round of Kentucky Derby preps
The final round of prep races did not disappoint, as Mo Donegal, Taiba, and Zandon all established themselves as serious Kentucky Derby win contenders.
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Racing Roundtable: Who to buy and sell for the Kentucky Derby
With the fields for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) beginning to solidify, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson chime in this week with their early thoughts on both races.
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Hong Kong Preview: Take Note of Phantom
Toronado Phantom can take advantage of a better trip in transit to beat likely favorite Eason in the Bowrington Handicap at Happy Valley.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 11, 2022
Less than four weeks remain until the fabled first Saturday in May, and action on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails has been intense. Let’s catch up on the latest news and notes.
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 1987 with Alysheba [VIDEO]
Kentucky Derby Flashback with Chris McCarron on 1987 with Alysheba
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 2012 I'll Have Another [VIDEO]
Trainer Doug O'Neill and owner J. Paul Reddam discuss the thrill of I'll Have Another running in the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $95 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 12 at Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 12, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some news around the racing world. Then we welcome VP of Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis Eric Halstrom to the show to talk about the upcoming season, racetrack management topics, and much more!
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 11, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at some of his favorite moments from the weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, April 11 at Will Rogers Downs, plus price horses to play in the $6,322 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 11, 2022
Jason looks back at the big Kentucky Derby prep weekend. He discusses Zandon's big win in the Blue Grass Stakes, Mo Donegal taking home the Wood, and Taiba's upset in the Santa Anita Derby.
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Harness Weekly Update: Cold exactas among highlights
Cold exactas and exotic-bet numbers featured this harness weekend.
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How to bet Keeneland's $6,558 Super High 5 carryover
One of the betting highlights on the first Sunday of the Keeneland Spring Meet is a $6,558 Super High 5 carryover.
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Epicenter closes as 9-2 favorite in 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5
The fifth and final pool of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager ended at 4:30 p.m. (ET) Saturday, before three major preps – the Wood Memorial (G2), Blue Grass (G1), and Santa Anita Derby (G1) – were held. That might have helped Epicenter, who had completed his Kentucky Derby resume with a track-record victory in the March 26 Louisiana Derby (G2), close as the 9-2 favorite.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Saturday, April 9
No one could bring it home last night, so the wager paid four out of five. Nine-race card tonight so the Pick 5 will begin with Race 5, 7:18 pm (CT) post time. Feeling good about beating many of the morning-line favorites--which is the best place to begin building out a multi-race ticket.
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Betting Strategy: "A Great Bet for the Kentucky Derby"
Howard Kravets and I sit down to discuss Keeneland’s Saturday card, specifically The Madison and The Commonwealth.
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How to bet Sam Houston's mandatory-payout $1,469 Super High 5 carryover
The winter race meet at Sam Houston concludes on Saturday with a mandatory payout in the Houston Hi-5.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 9
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on the final weekend of major Kentucky Derby (G1) preps and other top-level stakes at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Friday April 8, 2022
After going 4-for-5 on Thursday, we know we are seeing the ball, so let’s take another swing.
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Exotics plays for the 2022 Gazelle Stakes
Three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Gazelle S. (G3). The Road to the Kentucky Oaks challenge series affair will reward the top-four finishers with points on a 100-40-20-10 basis.
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How to bet the 2022 Santa Anita Oaks
A compact field of five three-year-old fillies will vie in the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) on Saturday. The 2022 Road to the Kentucky Oaks contest will reward the top-four finishers with a total of 170 points (100-40-20-10) towards earning a spot in the starting gate in Louisville on May 6.
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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.
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After the Racetrack: Scorpiancer
Like The Mean Queen, Scorpiancer, 2017’s champion steeplechaser, has won multiple graded stakes over the jumps at Belmont, Far Hills, and Middleburg, but now this newly retired jump specialist has moved on to a new career as a show jumper. With his new owner and trainer, Rachael Lively, Scorpiancer demonstrates the versatility of the Thoroughbred at any age.
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How to bet with, and against, Speaker's Corner in the Carter Handicap
An excellent field of eight will travel seven furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Carter H.
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Four horses to follow in the 2022 Grand National Steeplechase
Before taking in the wall-to-wall U.S. action on Saturday, my attention and wagering dollars will be making a brief detour to the outskirts of Liverpool for the Grand National Steeplechase.
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Grand National Festival 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day 3 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree is dominated by the big race itself. But the rest of the card includes three Grade 1 races, a Grade 2, and two Grade 3s.
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How to bet the 2022 Ashland Stakes
A strong field of eight sophomore fillies will contest the opening-day feature at Keeneland, the $600,000 Ashland S. (G1).
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Sydney Championships 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Sydney’s autumn racing carnival hits its zenith this weekend with the second and final day of The Championships.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 8 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to single in the $3,852 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Santa Anita Derby
A compact, but especially talented, field of six sophomores will contest the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Wood Memorial Stakes
An octet of talented three-year-olds will vie in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Blue Grass Stakes
A fantastic field of 12 three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass S. (G1).
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Grand National Festival 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Day 2 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree has a solid card, featuring four high-quality Grade 1 races, two Grade 3s, and a hurdle for conditional jockeys and amateur riders.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Thursday April 7, 2022
We saw some juicy prices on the will pays last night — a good sign that playing Evangeline’s Pick 5 is worth the squeeze. Let’s keep grinding after a nice night where 2 As and 3 Bs came home for us. Hope you cashed for $286.80!
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for April 7, 2022
Jason interviews young racing fan and content creator Ray Cotolo.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $70 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, April 7 at Gulfstream Park and Oaklawn Park, along with live longshots in the $8,412 Pick 6 carryover at Sam Houston.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 7, 2022
Jason discusses the big weekend of Kentucky Derby prep races from around the country. He talks about the Blue Grass Stakes from Keeneland, the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct, and the Santa Anita Derby.
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Grand National Festival 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
With 11 Grade 1 races, 2 Grade 2s, 6 Grade 3s among the 21 races over the three-day meet, it’s second in importance only to Cheltenham among British jumps racing festivals.
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Harness Racing: Picks and Horses to Watch April 7-10
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in your exotic and win, place and show payoffs.
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Evangeline Downs: Opening Day Pick 5 for April 6, 2022
It’s opening day at Evangeline Downs, and night time is the right time for these Louisiana-based horses.
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Scully, Hanson selections for Pool 5 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
Pool 5 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) this week will have special opening and closing times. The pool opens Thursday at noon (ET) and closes Saturday at 4:30 p.m.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, April 6 at Tampa Bay Downs and Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 6, 2022
Jason is once again broadcasting from Pompano Park, where he's joined by Gabe Prewitt to talk about the big Match race, the last few weeks of Pompano Park, what's next for Gabe, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 1992 with Lil E Tee [VIDEO]
Lil E Tee's jockey Pat Day, plus Churchill Down's own Darren Rogers, Chris Goodlett and Barry Northern, comment on the hype behind Arazi and how jockey Pat Day guided Lil E Tee to a win!
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Crown Pride
Since Japan’s first-ever wins in the Breeders’ Cup last November, their flagbearers have continued to rack up trophies in major international meetings, adding four on Saudi Cup Day and five on the Dubai World Cup card. Can the Kentucky Derby (G1) be next?
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Hong Kong Preview: Star Brite to shine
An inside barrier draw may be all that’s needed for Star Brite to win his first race in Hong Kong when he contests the Des Voeux Handicap.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from the latest Kentucky Derby and Oaks preps
After a revealing weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) preps, TwinSpires.com editors debate the merits of those who came to the fore at Gulfstream, Oaklawn, and Turfway.
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Pool 5 of 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager to close before final preps Saturday
The field for the final pool of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) has been announced by Churchill Downs, but there will be a new twist for bettors to consider in their approach this week.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 4, 2022
Barely more than one month remains until the Kentucky Derby (G1) on the first Saturday in May. The Kentucky Oaks (G1), held one day prior, is also rapidly approaching.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $110 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 5 at Will Rogers Downs, including two trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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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.
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Recent trends in the Santa Anita Derby
The last quarter-century of the Santa Anita Derby (G1), which will be renewed on Saturday with a purse of $750,000, has been impacted to a great degree by Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert.
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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.
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Recent trends in the Wood Memorial
Although it has not produced the winner of the Kentucky Derby (G1) in nearly two decades, the $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct generally adds to the Derby discussion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, April 4 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a pair of trifectas.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 4, 2022
Jason talks about this weekend's big races and learning to deal with being wrong.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 4, 2022
Jason looks back at a really busy weekend of racing, including three key Kentucky Derby preps. He talks about the Florida Derby as well as racing from Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park.
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Harness Weekly Update: Win-place bonanza with exactas
The third leg of the Matchmaker series at Yonkers was no place for outsiders and yet we managed an exacta and a triple score.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Cyberknife
Although Cyberknife showed promise at age two, the chestnut colt has improved by leaps and bounds as a three-year-old, as his 2 3/4-length victory in the Arkansas Derby (G1) indicates.
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Horses to single in Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $701,438 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
If you’re still processing the Saturday action at Gulfstream Park, then take a deep breath and bounce back quickly, because there’s a $701,438 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory payout on Sunday.
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How to bet Turfway's mandatory-payout $37,564 Pick 6 carryover
The Turfway Park meet concludes on Saturday with an action-packed card featuring half a dozen stakes worth a combined $1.7 million.
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Great Britain-Ireland Preview: April 2 Spot Plays
Let’s have a look at some spot plays for the weekend in Britain and Ireland.
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How to bet the 2022 Sir Shackleton Stakes
A well-matched field of nine will go postward in the $100,000 Sir Shackleton S. at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Betting with, and against, Sandstone in the Bourbonette Oaks
A dozen sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $250,000 Bourbonette Oaks.
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Phantom Currency is a vulnerable favorite in the Appleton Stakes
Nine horses will travel one mile on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s grassy $100,000 Appleton S. (G3)
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Oaklawn Mile exotics wagers
A talented field of 10 will go postward on Saturday in the $400,000 Oaklawn Mile (G3). The contest is headlined by recent San Carlos S. (G2) hero Cezanne.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 2
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on this weekend's stakes action, highlighted by a trio of Kentucky Derby (G1) qualifiers at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 1 at Fonner Park and Turfway Park, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $154,346 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Arkansas Derby
An excellent field of nine three-year-olds has been entered for the $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G2) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Jeff Ruby Steaks
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will vie in Saturday’s $600,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Florida Derby
A competitive field of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Gulfstream Park in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 31, 2022
In this week's column, Jason writes about doing comedy and having fun in horse racing.
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Sydney Championships Preview: Day 1 Spot Plays
Sydney’s autumn racing carnival has traditionally been the city’s most notable, and it culminates in the next two weekends with The Championships.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 31, 2022
Jason looks ahead to the weekend of racing. First he talks about the Jeff Ruby Steaks card from Turfway Park and then about the late Pick 5 from Gulfstream, which includes the Florida Derby.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $80 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, March 31 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including a trio of exactas.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 31-April 3
Yonkers presents leg 3 of the Matchmaker and Borgata pacing series.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 30, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day including news involving this weekend's Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby. Then we welcome in horseplayer and former NHC champ John Doyle from OptixEQ to talk handicapping, technology in past performances, and much more!
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Why are post position stats misleading, and how can Impact Values help?
Post position statistics can be among most confusing metrics you’ll find in the sport of horse racing. Fortunately, the impact values found in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances can clear things up.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 30 at Tampa Bay Downs and Will Rogers Downs, including a pair of win bets capitalizing on the Midweek Bet Back offer.
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Recent trends in the Arkansas Derby
A couple Arkansas Derby trends worth noting since 2010, plus a special look at filly participation.
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Recent trends in the Jeff Ruby Steaks
The Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) is Turfway Park's signature event and one of the more important races in the U.S. still contested on a synthetic surface.
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Recent trends in the Florida Derby
The history of the $1 million Florida Derby (G1) is replete with horses of the highest class, and the Gulfstream Park fixture has been a strong harbinger for success in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Racing Roundtable: Louisiana Derby Day and Dubai World Cup
After a newsworthy weekend on the domestic and foreign racing fronts, TwinSpires.com editors James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on developments at Fair Grounds and Dubai.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 29, 2022
Jason welcomes owner/breeder/veterinarian Dr. Jack Root to the show. They talk about Grindstone's passing as he was a stallion at Dr. Root's farm for over the last decade. They also discuss breeding and racing in Oregon and more!
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Hong Kong Preview: Kurpany to overcome top weight
The much-improved Kurpany can overcome a hefty weight impost in the Silvermine Bay Handicap on the Sha Tin dirt March 30.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, March 29 at Will Rogers Downs, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Crown Pride
After driving to a 2 3/4-length triumph in the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai, Crown Pride is poised to become only the second Japanese-bred horse to compete in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: March 28, 2022
Spring has officially arrived, and we can practically smell the roses on the first Saturday in May. Let’s catch up on the latest news and notes on the Derby and Oaks trails.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for March 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, March 28 at Will Rogers Downs, including exacta and trifecta tickets.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 28, 2022
Jason looks back at a big weekend of racing, including the Louisiana Derby card from Fair Grounds. He also talks about the Sunland Derby.
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Harness Weekly Update: More betting opportunities as tracks open in spring
The 2022 Harness Racing Spring adds tracks and betting opportunities.
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Fair Grounds stakes plays for March 27
A trio of black-type tilts for Cajun-bred runners will highlight the Sunday action at Fair Grounds.
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How to bet Santa Anita's $9,032 Super High 5 carryover
Want to win a share of the $9,032 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Sunday at Santa Anita? We're here to help.
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The Science of Horse Racing: Changing Leads
Horses can switch their leading leg, called changing leads, during every type of stride.
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How to bet Gulfstream's $3,731 Super High 5 carryover
Approximately one minute is all the time it will take for winning bettors to be separated from losing bettors in Saturday’s $3,731 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Scully: Handicapping All-Stakes Late Pick 5 on Louisiana Derby program
The Louisiana Derby and Fair Grounds Oaks are part of the $500,000 guaranteed All-Stakes Late Pick 5 sequence. Here is how I will attack the sequence.
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Turfway Park: How to bet the 2022 Serena's Song Stakes
Sophomore fillies will travel six panels on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in the Saturday feature, the $100,000 Serena’s Song S.
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