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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Jan. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Jan. 7 at Tampa Bay Downs, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita, along with a ticket for the $29,835 Pick 5 carryover at Turfway Park.
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How to bet the 2022 Turfway Prevue Stakes
A talented field of nine will travel 6 ½ furlongs on the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $100,000 Turfway Prevue S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Jan. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Jan. 6 at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Gulfstream Park, including a win bet on a 15-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 6, 2022
Jason discusses some betting and wagering topics including a Pick 5 at Turfway Park from last week, betting into smaller pools, and "parimutuel thinking".
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Harness Racing Picks: A new year brings division graduates
The first week of the 2022 season is off and racing. All breeds of racehorses have graduated to new divisions and the aged will introduce new foes.
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Low multi-race takeout featured as Sam Houston opens Jan. 6
Sam Houston kicks off its 50-day Thoroughbred meet Thursday evening with plenty that bettors across the country will find attractive.
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What are maiden races, and how do they work?
Maiden races are among the most common types of horse races contested in North America. But what exactly is a maiden race?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Jan. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Jan. 5 at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, including a trio of exacta bets.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 5, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the career and passing of the great Da Hoss. Then we're happy to welcome in jockey Daniel Centeno to talk about his career in the saddle.
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Hong Kong Preview: Savvy tip for January Cup
Savvy Nine looks capable of scoring a repeat victory in the January Cup (G3) Jan. 5, the only group race for the season at Happy Valley.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Jan. 4
Catch up with the latest action from Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks alumni.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Jan. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $120 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Jan. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $1,654 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Jan. 4, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing including the retirement of Preakness winner Rombauer. Then we welcome in Jockey and Bloodstock agent Joseph Migliore.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Courvoisier
Of all the contenders for the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1), arguably none is as regally bred as Courvoisier. But will his extraordinarily productive pedigree translate to success in the Derby?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Newgrange
Sometimes, bettors can examine a racehorse pedigree and immediately conclude, “Yes—this horse is bred to excel in the Triple Crown.” Such is the case with Sham S. (G3) winner Newgrange.
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Top 10 themes to watch on horse racing scene for 2022
Horse racing fans have plenty to look forward to in 2022, so it’s not easy to sift through the possibilities for a “Top 10” list. Here are the themes – and horses – who intrigue me the most as we turn the calendar for a brand new season.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Dash Attack
Can a son of a sprinter win the Kentucky Derby (G1) racing 1 1/4 miles? It’s happened before, and it could happen again when Smarty Jones S. winner Dash Attack tackles the 2022 “Run for the Roses.”
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Jan. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Jan. 3 at Fair Grounds and Parx Racing, along with a ticket for the $1,654 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 3, 2022
We look back at the weekend of racing including several races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Jason talks about the Sham Stakes, the Smarty Jones at Oaklawn, the Jerome at Aqueduct and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Ringing in 2022 with across-the-board hits
The new year/season for harness racing starts with 48-plus percent paying.
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Carryover at Golden Gate Fields, Pick 5 seed at Santa Anita
A $1,831 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields and a $50,000 Pick 5 seed at Santa Anita highlight Sunday's racing action.
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How to bet the 2022 Holiday Cheer Stakes
A full field of 12 was entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Holiday Cheer S., a six-furlong sprint on the Tapeta at Turfway Park.
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2021 in review: Seven best storylines in international horse racing
Just as 2021 threw some curveballs in the life of the world at large, this passing year also served up a few unexpected plot twists in international Thoroughbred racing. With my Northern Hemisphere-centric focus, here are my seven favorite storylines of the season.
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Gulfstream Park: Stakes plays for Jan. 1
A handful of stakes races for sophomores will help ring in the new year with style at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Bobby Neuman for Dec. 30
Brisnet Call-in Show with James Scully and Bobby Neuman for Dec. 30
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Vertiginous
Speedy filly finally broke through in juvenile course-record time for trainer Brian Meehan, who sent out two Breeders’ Cup Turf heroes in Red Rocks (2006) and Dangerous Midge (2010). Of m ore relevance here is Meehan’s attempt in the short-lived Juvenile Sprint on dirt, where his 15-1 Shumoos was a rallying second to Secret Circle at Churchill Downs in 2011. Vertiginous has the look of a substantial overlay at a 20-1 morning line.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Gleaming
Although her Wesley Ward stablemate Averly Jane ranks as the favorite, Twilight Gleaming has the right profile for this race as well. She hasn’t been spotted stateside since her brilliant maiden win at Belmont in :56.49, but she’ s run well in her two interim starts in Europe.
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First-Crop Sires: Florida Stakes Winner, Foreign Runners Boost Arrogate
As 2022 begins, the first crop of outstanding galloper Arrogate are beginning to make their mark – and in surprising places.
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New Year's Day stakes places for Santa Anita
A quartet of graded stakes races will highlight a superb card at The Great Race Place on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 31 at Oaklawn Park, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in rich carryovers at Aqueduct and Santa Anita.
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Harness Racing Review 2021
We open our books to a 12-month display of harness races across North America, and announce the TwinSpires Harness Players' Horse of the Year.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Thunder Love
A precocious filly who won twice early in the season on Polytrack, the Amo Racing runner has found turf stakes company a tougher challenge.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Go Bears Go
The near-misser in Royal Ascot’s Norfolk (G2), a “Win and You’re In” for this race, Go Bears Go hopes that history repeats itself. Last year, Golden Pal was just denied in the Norfolk, but won the Juvenile Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Armor
A Breeders’ Cup trophy has continued to elude Richard Hannon, both the father and son of that name. If the younger Hannon is going to win one, chances are it would come courtesy of a sharp juvenile. Armor fits that profile, if the five-furlong specialist can maintain decent position on the turn.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Jet
The joint sales topper for £210,000 at the Doncaster Breeze Up in April has been on the go all season, amazingly putting up a career best in his 10th start last out. Owner/trainer Michael O’Callaghan’s initial thought was to put him away for the winter, rather than try the “lottery” of the Juvenile Turf Sprint, but Twilight Jet apparently overruled him. And now he’s added new co-owners in the Iavarones.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hierarchy
Improving colt has raced exclusively at six furlongs, but could be the type to prefer shorter. That gives him dark horse appeal in a furiously competitive event.
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2021 in review: Top 10 thrilling finishes in U.S. horse racing
For my look back at the American Thoroughbred racing scene of 2021, I’d like to highlight the year’s most riveting finishes. From the classic brigade to turf performers, sprinters, and distaffers, several divisions are represented in this Top 10 list.
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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.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Sham Stakes
A compact field of five sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Sham S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Matera Sky
Last of eight behind Mitole in the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Matera Sky must overcome a similar challenge, now two years later in the twilight of his career.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Jerome Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will travel one mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Jerome S.
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Gulfstream Park stakes selections for Dec. 31
A trio of competitive grassy stakes races will be contested at Gulfstream Park on Friday.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Queen Supreme
An Irish-bred with a global pedigree who became a celebrity in South Africa for Mike de Kock, Queen Supreme has to overcome a far from ideal preparation.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Acanella
Although Acanella doesn’t sport the resume usually associated with Juddmonte’s Breeders’ Cup stars, the blueblood sophomore has progressed since beginning her career in April.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Rougir
A regular competitor on the French three-year-old filly scene, Rougir finally got her nose in front in the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Ocean Road
On paper, Ocean Road has plenty to prove, but the Qatar Racing sophomore is likely better than her literal record, and even that represents some intriguing form.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Love
Although not the all-conquering force of a year ago, Love remains capable of a top-class effort in the right circumstances.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Smarty Jones Stakes
A huge field of 14 sophomores will go one mile at Oaklawn Park on Saturday in the $250,000 Smarty Jones S.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: A Case of You
A Case of You captured the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Abbaye (G1), handing veteran trainer Adrian (“Ado”) McGuinness his first Group 1 victory.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Emaraaty Ana
Kevin Ryan returns not only with defending champ Glass Slippers, but also her resurgent stablemate, Emaraaty Ana.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Albahr
Having punched his ticket in an arguably less-than-vintage edition of the Summer (G1) at Woodbine, Albahr has to raise his game again versus a much deeper cast at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 30
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in lucrative five-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Turfway Park.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Dubawi Legend
Highly regarded as a classic prospect by trainer Hugo Palmer, Dubawi Legend comes out of two particularly strong races.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Glounthaune
Glounthaune is the type who can take a substantial step forward in this race at 12-1 on the morning line.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 30, 2021
In our annual Year in Review show, Jason looks back at the year 2021 on the track as well as here on the show.
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Harness Racing: Picks for Dec. 30 through Jan. 3
Here is the last TwinSpires Harness Preview for 2021, which sneaks into 2022 with some action on New Year’s Day (see H2W).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Modern Games
As the Somerville Tattersall (G3) winner, Modern Games achieved more in Great Britain than his stablemate Albahr did before he plundered the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Malavath
The Francis-Henri Graffard filly has raced solely at about six furlongs so far, which hasn’t been the winning formula for this contest. Yet her profile suggests she’d enjoy more distance.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Cachet
With a series of stakes placings highlighted by the Fillies’ Mile (G1) and the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2), the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing colorbearer has claims to get involved.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hello You
After looking like a work in progress over the summer, Hello You put it all together in the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Mise en Scene
Prestige (G3) winner Mise en Scene has loads of potential for next year, but could be ready to make her presence felt here.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 29
Several runners from the last two Derbies have raced this week, or will be racing next week.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Great Max
After mixing it up against the leading lights in the division in Europe, Great Max hopes that a change of venue will spark a breakthrough.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 29 at Parx Racing and Mahoning Valley, along with a suggested single for the $46,708 Pick 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 29, 2021
Jason is back and discussing all the racing action from Santa Anita's opening day, including Flightline, the off turf races, and more. He also talks Fair Grounds racing and catches up on the news of the week.
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3 strategies for betting Jackpot Pick 6 wagers
Jackpot Pick 6 wagers are everywhere, but playing these tricky bets isn’t quite as simple as picking six winners in a row. Here are three strategies you can use to play more effectively.
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Hong Kong Preview: Princely Return to Form Likely
Beaten in two recent starts, #1 Chancheng Prince looks set to bounce back and win the Sha Tin Hoi Handicap over 1650m (just over one mile) at Sha Tin’s All-Weather track meet Dec. 29.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Dec. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 28 at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, including a cold trifecta.
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Harness Weekly Update: Prices good across the board
Harness racing prices look good across the board as 2021 wraps up.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 27 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, plus a horse to key in a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers at Hawthorne.
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Santa Anita: Stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
A total of six graded stakes races, with three of the Grade 1 variety, headline a bonanza opening-day card at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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Fair Grounds: Turf stakes plays for Dec. 26
The fantastic slate of six black-type contests at Fair Grounds on Sunday include three grassy endeavors.
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Turfway Park: How to bet the Gowell Stakes on Dec. 26
An octet of two-year-old fillies will travel six panels on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Sunday’s $100,000 Gowell S.
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Playing with, and against, Flightline in the Malibu Stakes
The $300,000 Malibu S. (G1) over seven furlongs features an electric field of seven, led by the ultra-impressive #5 Flightline (4-5).
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First-crop sires: Record-setting Gun Runner passes $4 million mark
Led by sure-to-be-champion Echo Zulu, the unbeaten Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) winner, Gun Runner’s progeny have amassed more than $4 million in earnings.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 24 at Gulfstream Park and Tampa Bay Downs, including a trio of cold exactas.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the H. Allen Jerkens Stakes Dec. 24
Nine turf stayers will travel two miles on the Gulfstream Park green in Friday’s $100,000 Allen Jerkens S.
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Tipsheet: The Gun Runner Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Gun Runner S.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the Untapable Stakes
A total of eight juvenile fillies will compete in Sunday’s $100,000 Untapable S. at Fair Grounds.
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Harness Racing: Picks for Dec. 23 through Dec. 27
Despite the tracks going dark for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, we siphoned wagering opportunities from the weekend schedule for pre-holiday plays.
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Fair Grounds: Exotics plays for the Tenacious Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 will go 1 1/16 miles on the Fair Grounds main surface in Sunday’s $100,000 Tenacious S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 23 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 23, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day as well as an interesting betting conversation that came up on Twitter.
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Fair Grounds: Betting the six-figure Pick 5 wagers on Dec. 26
Ready for an exciting afternoon of post-Christmas racing action? Then you’re advised to check out the stakes-packed Sunday card at Fair Grounds.
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How can will-pays and probable payoffs reveal hidden betting value?
Did you know the odds in the win pool aren’t the only way to gauge how bettors are playing a horse race? Two other handy options exist: will-pays and probable payoffs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 22 at Parx Racing and Tampa Bay Downs, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $8,334 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 22, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around racing. Then we welcome in Hall of Fame harness driver Wally Hennessey to talk about his amazing career, racing at Pompano Park, his new book, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Alumni Update for Dec. 21
Kentucky Derby and Oaks alumni showed up in force this past weekend, including a winning return for one Oaks contender’s first race since her shot at the lilies. Several more are expected to return just after Christmas, as well, so let’s check in on how these stars are finishing up their 2021!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Mahoning Valley and Parx Racing, along with suggested singles for the $21,271 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 21, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about some of the late Sunday racing action as well as looking ahead to some upcoming racing at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita.
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Hong Kong Preview: Moreira can help Ted come home
#11 Here Comes Ted can take advantage of the ace gate and the services of Joao Moreira to win the Java Handicap at Happy Valley Dec. 22.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Make It Big
Make It Big has a chance to make it big in the Kentucky Derby (G1). But does he have the pedigree to handle the Derby's testing 1 1/4-mile distance?
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Art Sherman's lifetime horsemanship hit the stratosphere
Art Sherman had a storied career in horse racing before California Chrome walked into it.
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Top Brisnet Speed stakes performances of 2021
Essential Quality’s rallying win in the Belmont S. (G1) and Knicks Go’s frontrunning mastery in the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) met both criteria, tour-do-force efforts that came back among the fastest stakes races of 2021.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Dec. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 20 at Fair Grounds and Mahoning Valley, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $11,381 Pick 4 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Dec. 20, 2021
We look back at some of the big racing action from the weekend including five stakes events from Gulfstream Park on Saturday. Jason also recaps Aqueduct, Oaklawn, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: $55 winner tops highlights
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list).
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How to bet Turfway Park's $930 Super High 5 carryover
Want to pursue a non-jackpot carryover this Sunday? If you limit your interest to North American Thoroughbred racetracks, then you’ll have to turn your attention to Turfway Park.
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