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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 10, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 9, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Tuesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Which breeding farm produces the most successful racehorses?
They say a good racehorse can come from anywhere, and that’s absolutely true. But some “anywheres” produce top-notch racehorses on a regular basis.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 40% winning angle
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 9, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing Saratoga's upcoming opening day. Then we welcome in longtime racing television host and reporter Britney Eurton to talk about her career in racing broadcasting, covering the Olympics for NBC, and much more!
Racing Podcast
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Clean Machine drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 8 at Finger Lakes and Thistledown, along with a horse to single in the $1,293 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 8, 2024
Jason discusses another big win from Next and why he's the coolest horse in training.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 8, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including racing from Aqueduct, Prairie Meadows, and the Indiana Derby card at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing Podcast
2024 horse racing schedule: Key dates for summer and autumn seasons
The North American horse racing scene is packed with important races through the summer and fall. Here’s a schedule of milestone events in the coming months:
Breeders Cup
Carryovers: Aqueduct’s $114,388 Pick 6, Ellis Park’s $6,219 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to play in a pair of Sunday carryovers at Ellis Park and Aqueduct.
Wagering
The role of jockey techniques in maximizing horse speed
There are many ways jockeys can maximize the speed of the racehorses they ride. Some can be analyzed mathematically.
Analysis
Ellis Park: How to bet the $4,692 Super High 5 carryover
The first Saturday of the Ellis Park meet is a good one. The $125,000 Pea Patch S. is the feature event, and there’s a $4,692 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Belmont Oaks
An excellent field of nine sophomore fillies will run 1 3/16 miles on the Aqueduct turf in Saturday’s $500,000 Belmont Oaks (G1). The field for the grassy affair has class from top to bottom, and the contest will undoubtedly be an exciting one.
Aftercare
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Gallahadion, 1940)
Bimelech entered the year as Colonel E.R. Bradley’s best hope for a fifth Derby win, his undefeated record making a win on the first Saturday in May a veritable certainty. In the wings waited a surprise for the overwhelming favorite, Gallahadion, an unheralded contender who would deliver a sweet victory for a familiar name.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the Lake Huron Stakes
Kicking off a card with a stakes race is not especially common, but I love it. The Sunday opener at Woodbine will see a handful of sophomores dash five panels on the inner turf course in the $100,000 Lake Huron S. This is a competitive heat despite the six of the cast.
Wagering
War Like Goddess tops Robert G. Dick Memorial
Multiple Grade 1 victress #9 War Like Goddess (3-1) will make her first appearance at Delaware Park when leading a cast of nine postward in Sunday’s $250,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial S. (G3). One of two graded tilts on a fine card, the affair boasts multiple excellent performers in a race that is truly worthy of being a graded contest. But, it all starts with the exceptional mare.
Wagering
Betting the 2024 Hendrie Stakes
An outstanding field of 12 fillies and mares will go 6 1/2 furlongs over Woodbine’s Tapeta surface in Saturday’s $135,000 Hendrie S. (G3). This is a very classy group featuring synthetic specialists and proven turf performers, and I surely have to spread my wagers out using multiple runners.
Wagering
Breeders’ Cup betting handle keeps growing through the years
The Breeders’ Cup has ranked among the most important events in horse racing since its inaugural running in 1984. It’s also one of the biggest betting days.
Breeders Cup
Each-way bets in horse racing explained: places, payoffs, and examples
What is an each-way bet in horse racing? American fans might not be familiar with the term. It’s a common bet in the fixed-odds bookmaking world of the United Kingdom, but pari-mutuel betting in the U.S. lacks a direct equivalent.
Education
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for July 6 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and special guest Kevin Kerstein debate their best bets and fades for Ellis Park's opening weekend, Horseshoe Indianapolis' Indiana Derby (G3) card, Prairie Meadows, and more. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Kevin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 6
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $35,041 Los Alamitos Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 5 at Ellis Park, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, plus a horse to single in the $35,041 Pick 6 carryover at Los Alamitos.
Best Bets
Horseshoe Indianapolis: How to bet the 2024 Indiana Oaks
A total of eight three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Indiana Oaks (G3). And I feel that the pair of contenders drawn to the outside will be prominent under the wire.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Moonlit Lady in the Pea Patch Stakes
An especially competitive field of 12 three-year-old fillies will contest Saturday’s $125,000 Pea Patch S. at Ellis Park. The 5 1/2 furlong turf dash is led by #4 Moonlit Lady (5-2), who was an impressive turf allowance winner two back at Churchill Downs in her lone run on the lawn to date.
Wagering
Delaware Park: 2024 Delaware Oaks Exotics Plays
A nice field of seven three-year-old fillies will vie in the $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) on Saturday. The 1 1/16-mile affair attracted five stakes heroines and an up-and-coming filly in a tricky race to decipher.
Wagering
Grade 1 Belmont Derby trends and field analysis
The 75th running of the Belmont Derby (G1) will descend upon Belmont at the Big A on Saturday, July 6. The annual fixture of Belmont Park will temporarily relocate while the Elmont, New York track undergoes renovations and will return to Aqueduct, which previously held the event in 1960, 1975-77, 1979-81, and 1987.
Analysis
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fourth of July win bets
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 4 at Aqueduct and Ellis Park, along with horses to play in the $1,641 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
How to bet the 2024 Dade Park Dash Stakes
A cast of eight three-year-olds will run 5 1/2 grassy panels in Thursday’s $125,000 Dade Park Dash S. at Ellis Park. The trio of morning-line choices are all speedsters, and I feel that the winner of the dash will rally from off the pace at a price.
Wagering
Belmont at Aqueduct: Next The Key to 2024 Brooklyn Stakes
Defending champ #6 Next (4-5) will aim to retain his crown in the $200,000 Brooklyn S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Friday, and I see no reason why he won’t.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 3, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $272,981 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 3 at Delaware Park, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $272,981 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 3, 2024
Jason discusses some of the news of the week in racing to open the show. Then he discusses some racing from Prairie Meadows, Ellis Park, and Belmont at Aqueduct.
Racing Podcast
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Racing Roundtable: Kingsbarns' Stephen Foster victory and Churchill's closing weekend
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Kingsbarns' triumph in the Stephen Foster (G1), stakes results from Churchill Downs' closing weekend of the spring meet, and other racing action that caught their eye.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 2, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Tuesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 2, 2024
Jason welcomes in Santa Anita and Saratoga announcer Frank Mirahmadi to the show to discuss the upcoming Saratoga season, the Belmont Stakes (G1), and his recent appearance on the Price is Right.
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 shots at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Thistledown, along with horses to single in the $6,024 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Tournament Strategy: Interview with Mike VanRyckeghem, winner of Twinspires $2,500 NHC Qualifier Feeder #5
After seven feeder tournaments offering $2,500 each this past fall, the day has finally come for NHC seats to be on the line in the Twinspires $5,000 NHC Qualifier.
Tournaments
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 1, 2024
Jason looks back at Saturday's Stephen Foster and talks about the race's history.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 1, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including the big Stephen Foster card at Churchill Downs as well as a stakes Saturday at Woodbine.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 1 at Thistledown and Hastings Racecourse, along with a horse to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
A single for Churchill’s $357,208 Pick 6 mandatory payout
The Churchill Downs spring meet wraps up on Sunday with five stakes and the mandatory payout of a $357,208 carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.
Wagering
Churchill: How to bet the $11,512 Super High 5 carryover
Saturday’s stakes-packed card at Churchill Downs kicks off on a high note. Race 1 isn’t a stakes—it’s a $50,000 claimer—but it does feature an $11,512 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 1
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
All-Stakes Pick 3 for Churchill Downs on Sunday, June 30
Five black-type races will help comprise an excellent card at Churchill Downs on Sunday. Mucciolo will focus on the latter trio of stakes races, which is a challenging sequence that could yield a healthy return.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Los Alamitos Derby
A compact field of five sophomores will vie in the $100,000 Los Alamitos Derby on Saturday.
Wagering
Woodbine Stakes Pick 5 Play for Saturday, June 29
A total of five graded races will take place at Woodbine on Saturday.
Wagering
All-Stakes Pick 3 for Churchill Downs on June 29
A total of six stakes races, led by the $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1), will take place beneath the Twin Spires on Saturday afternoon. I’ll take aim at the three-race sequence leading up to the feature in hopes of boosting my bankroll for the big one.
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $8,672 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 28 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, including a horse to emphasize in Churchill’s $8,672 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Betting With, and Against, First Mission in the Stephen Foster Stakes
A very talented field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1). The feature on a huge day of racing is led by recent Alysheba (G2) romper #2 First Mission (6-5) for trainer Brad Cox.
Analysis
Churchill: Exotics Plays for the Tepin Stakes
A field of 11 sophomore fillies will travel one mile on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Tepin S. The finale on a sensational card attracted a very good crew in what appears to be a well-matched group, but I’ll be centering my wagers around one filly.
Wagering
Aqueduct: How to bet the Manila Stakes
A compact field of six will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Manila S. (G3) at Aqueduct. The one-mile turf event features a trio of horses to the inside who will be forwardly placed, while the three outside runners will be coming from off of the pace.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 29 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali give out their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs' closing weekend. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Analysis
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $1.2 million juvenile debuts
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 27 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $2,817 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jun. 27, 2024
Jason discusses content in racing and motivations for creating content in the racing space.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 27, 2024
Jason looks ahead to the upcoming weekend at Churchill Downs featuring the Stephen Foster (G1). He also discusses when players begin looking at new wagers for their wagering arsenal.
Racing Podcast
Grade 1 Stephen Foster Stakes trends and field analysis
Closing weekend of Churchill Downs’ 2024 spring meet will present the $1 million Stephen Foster S. (G1), a Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” challenge series race that will grant the winner free, automatic entry into the Nov. 2 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 26, 2024
Jason discusses looking at our handicapping flaws in the show open. Then we welcome in trainer Jorge Duarte Jr. to talk about his barn, training in New Jersey, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 26 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with price plays in the $894 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Racing Roundtable: Royal Ascot recap and Batten Down's future
This week, the Racing Roundtable analyzes Royal Ascot's five-day meeting, Batten Down's future following his Ohio Derby (G3) win, and what else stood out from the weekend of racing.
Royal Ascot
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday June 26, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 26
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 25, 2024
Jason welcomes in Kevin Gorg from Canterbury Park to talk about their season, the track's history, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: A 47% winning angle
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 25 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a well-bred first-time starter.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 25, 2024
Dick Powell explains his selections for Tuesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Top 10 takeaways from Royal Ascot 2024
How do you distill five fantastic days of racing, at a sun-baked Royal Ascot? Very subjectively! Here are my main impressions from the week:
Royal Ascot
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 24, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the top stories from the weekend in his Monday Morning Message.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: June 24, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend, including his trip to Gulfstream Park, the Ohio Derby, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,463 Finger Lakes Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 24 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a single for the $12,463 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 24, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Analyzing Super High 5 carryovers: Churchill Downs opener, Woodbine mandatory payout
At Churchill Downs, there’s a $6,686 prize pool up for grabs in the $1 Super High 5. Meanwhile at Woodbine, a $252,068 USD ($347,854 CAD) jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Super High 5 is slated for mandatory payout.
Wagering
Gulfstream: Betting the mandatory-payout $520,102 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
A $520,102 jackpot carryover in Gulfstream Park’s 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 is slated for a mandatory payout on Saturday. The final pool is projected to exceed $4 million.
Wagering
2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Saturday
Saturday’s finale features three Group races, anchored by another competitive sprint in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), and a 17-strong field of juveniles in the Chesham S.
Expert Picks
How to bet the Tale of the Cat Stakes
A total of nine sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Monmouth Park turf in Sunday’s $100,000 Tale of the Cat S.
Wagering
2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Saturday’s Wokingham Stakes
Royal Ascot’s handicap roster finishes Saturday with one of the highlights of the week, the Wokingham Stakes.
Royal Ascot
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 15-1 shipper at Churchill
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 21 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, along with live longshots to support in the $1,377 Pick 5 carryover at Century Mile.
Best Bets
How to bet the Alywow Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies, with four hailing from the Mark Casse barn, will run 6 1/2 furlongs on the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Alywow S.
Wagering
Gala Brand returns in Wild Applause
Grade 3 victress #1 Gala Brand drew the rail for her sophomore debut in Saturday’s $150,000 Wild Applause S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the Bertrando Stakes
A total of six California-bred runners will travel one mile on the Los Alamitos surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Bertrando S.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Society in the Chicago Stakes
The Steve Asmussen-trained #1 Society (4-5) has been installed as the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $250,000 Chicago S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Royal Ascot 2024: Selections for Friday
A pair of Group 1s highlight Day 4 of Royal Ascot on Friday, led by the Coronation (G1) for three-year-old fillies.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Friday’s Duke of Edinburgh Stakes
Handicaps play a large part on Day 4 at Royal Ascot, with three in play, and the focus here will be on the only handicap on Friday for older horses: the 1 1/2-mile Duke of Edinburgh Stakes.
Royal Ascot
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 22 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali propose their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Thistledown, and more. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Best Bet for the Lady Jacqueline Stakes
Fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Thistledown dirt in Saurday’s $250,000 Lady Jacqueline S.
Wagering
Ohio Derby Exotics Plays
Ten sophomores will contest the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown on Saturday.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $43,297 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 20 at Royal Ascot and Aqueduct, including a single for Aqueduct’s $43,297 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Grade 3 Chicago Stakes trends and field analysis
The 34th running of the Chicago S. (G3) will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 22, with Grade 1 winners Vahva and Society the class of the five-horse field.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jun. 20, 2024
We all have those mediocre horses that we loved when we were young. Jason writes about a couple of his.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 20, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing racing data and interpreting it. Then looks ahead to weekend racing at Thistledown, Emerald Downs, and Churchill Downs.
Racing Podcast
2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Thursday
Several strong favorites, including the decorated stayer Kyprios, will be prominent in Royal Ascot's Group race offerings on Thursday. But I'll take a stand against all of them in the hope of hitting one or more home runs.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Thursday’s Britannia Stakes
Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot features three competitive handicaps. All three look to offer great opportunities for players.
Royal Ascot
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jun. 19, 2024
Jason welcomes in New York morning-line maker and handicapper David Aragona to talk Saratoga, morning line making, handicapping, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $7,281 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 19 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $7,281 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Tuscan Sky, Bright Future impress on Haskell Preview Day
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Tuscan Sky and Bright Future's performances on Haskell Preview Day, stakes results from Churchill Downs, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to Bet Wednesday’s Royal Hunt Cup
There’s arguably no more exciting handicap at Royal Ascot, for spectators and players, than Wednesday’s Royal Hunt Cup.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday
The centerpiece of Wednesday’s card at Royal Ascot, the Prince of Wales’s (G1), often produces one of the week’s enduring highlights. The 1 1/4-mile affair promises to deliver once again, as Breeders’ Cup stars Auguste Rodin and Inspiral square off in this “Win and You’re In” for the Turf (G1).
Expert Picks