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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Sept. 1, 2021
Jason looks back on Virginia Derby Day at Colonial Downs and also discusses the passing of longtime Seattle area horse trainer Junior Coffey.
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By The Numbers: Saratoga's Hopeful Stakes
The pinnacle of Saratoga’s juvenile races is the Hopeful S. (G1), run on Labor Day. It’s been an important prize for most of its existence and has a storied history.
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Kentucky Downs track update for Aug. 31
Kentucky Downs is a rare bird — a six-day, all-turf meet through the first half of September. With the unique meet set to begin Sept. 5, let's check in on trends from last season.
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Japan's white filly Sodashi could seek 'Sho-time' on world stage for horse racing
Japanese champion racehorse Sodashi has sparked a comparison to Major League Baseball star Shohei Ohtani, according to a recent Yahoo News report in Japan.
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Letruska among 5 of the best horses to win in Mexico
Letruska is among the five best horses ever to win a stakes in Mexico. What makes Letruska's path toward stardom so interesting, and unique?
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Harnes Racing: Hoosier Park harness plays for Sept. 1
Careful decisions aimed at selected Hoosier Park harness races for Sept. 1.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 31 at Colonial Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ~$20 ticket for the Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 31, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing the NHC win by Justin Mustari as well as Medina Spirit's return to the winner's circle. Then he welcomes in Jessica Paquette as they discuss the all-stakes, all-turf Pick 5 at Colonial Downs for Virginia Derby Day.
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How does Malathaat stack up against top fillies past and present?
You’ve probably heard about Malathaat. What makes this special filly stand out? Let's dive in and find out.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Aug. 30, 2021
Summer might be winding down, but the road to the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is just heating up. Let’s look back and recount all the action on a busy weekend of racing.
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Kentucky Oaks Winner Summerly dies of colic
Summerly, Winchell Thoroughbreds’ 2005 Kentucky Oaks (G1) winner who later sold to WinStar Farm for $3.3 million at the 2006 Fasig-Tipton November sale, died of colic earlier this year.
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Colonial Downs stakes spot plays for Aug. 31
A bonanza of open grass stakes highlight Tuesday's card at Colonial Downs, highlighted by the return of the Virginia Derby (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Thistledown, Colonial Downs, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses of note for the $25,177 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 30, 2021
Jason looks back to the big Travers Day card at Saratoga. He discusses Essential Quality's win in the feature, Letruska's game victory in the Personal Ensign, and much more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Cashing Spree
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list, now including Hoosier spin-offs).
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Ellis Park: How to bet the $3,132 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Ellis Park features a $3,132 carryover in the non-jackpot Super High 5, and we’re keen to play along.
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Del Mar: Bet this longshot in the Shared Belief Stakes
Although a couple of major names have been entered in the $100,000 Shared Belief S. on Sunday at Del Mar, it’s possible the one-mile test for three-year-olds is ripe for an upset.
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Arlington Park: How to bet the $6,497 Pick 8 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares a $96 ticket for the $6,497, non-jackpot Pick 8 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Arlington Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A Breeders’ Cup berth is on the line in Saturday’s $200,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet with, and against, Letruska in the Personal Ensign Stakes
Multiple Grade 1 princess #6 Letruska (6-5) has been on quite a roll in 2021 and looms as the one to catch and beat in the especially deep field.
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How to bet the Arlington juvenile races for Aug. 28
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight the Saturday action at Arlington Park.
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2021 Travers Stakes one-liners
After a wide trip contributed to his only career loss in the Kentucky Derby (G1), champion Essential Quality shouldn’t have that problem in the “Midsummer Derby,” Saturday’s Travers S. (G1).
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Saratoga: Best exotics plays for the Sword Dancer S. on Aug. 28
Seven excellent turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles in the Sword Dancer S. (G1).
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Saratoga: Value plays for the Ballerina Stakes on Saturday, Aug. 28
Six fillies and mares will aim to knock off Gamine in the $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1).
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Australian racing picks for Kembla Grange on Aug. 27
Three top quality Group 3 races, including the San Domenico Stakes, highlight a terrific 10-race card tonight at Kembla Grange.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $70 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 27 at Saratoga and Ellis Park, plus suggested singles for a trio of non-jackpot carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 27, 2021
It's Friday, and we're looking ahead to the weekend of racing. Ed, James, and Scott join Jason to talk about Travers Day and some of the big races at Saratoga!
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Saratoga: Juvenile stakes plays for Aug. 27
Two juvenile events highlight the six black-type races for Empire State-bred runners at Saratoga on Friday.
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Sophomore stakes plays for Saratoga on Aug. 27
Two of the six stakes races on the Friday card will feature Empire State-bred three-year-olds going long on the dirt.
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Del Mar racing highlights for Week 6
Del Mar set a new single-day all-sources wagering record Saturday with $36,024,030 on the Pacific Classic card.
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Charles Town stakes spot plays for Aug. 27
Seven black-type races accompany the pair of graded races at Charles Town on Friday evening.
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Speed & Class Ratings: Juveniles Wit, High Oak among standouts
The juveniles to make the biggest impression to date on the path to the 2021 Breeders' Cup.
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How to bet the 2021 Charles Town Classic and Oaks
The signature day of racing at Charles Town will take place on Friday. A total of nine stakes races will help comprise the bonanza 13-race card at the West Virginia venue.
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Harness Racing: Canada-Bound Grand Circuit Harness
The Grand Circuit rolls across the border into Canada with its particular mix of stars from the two countries and a slew of high-pursed stakes with divisions, elims and finals. Load the TwinSpires account and peruse our spins on the best bets with our features and the never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list).
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Sword Dancer Stakes international scouting report: Japan
Yet to return to the heights of his 2019 sophomore campaign, Aidan O’Brien’s Japan nevertheless brings respectable form into Saturday’s “Win and You’re In” Sword Dancer (G1) at Saratoga.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 26 at Saratoga and Presque Isle Downs, plus suggested singles for a bevy of carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 26, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday, and Jason opens the show discussing his thoughts on the purpose of handicapping the races. Then we welcome in NYRA and HRRN analyst and host Anthony Stabile to the show to talk Saratoga, the Travers, Talking Horses, and much more!
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2021 Travers Stakes tipsheet
Some of the best three-year-old Thoroughbreds in North America will square off in Saturday’s $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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What the 2020 Kentucky Derby taught us about historical handicapping trends
Historical trends can be powerful tools for handicapping horse races. But it’s important to differentiate between trends with meaning and trends generated by circumstances.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Indiana Grand and Saratoga, plus a ticket for the $268,050 Super High 5 carryover at Arlington Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: August 25, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about young people pursuing careers in the horse racing game. Then we welcome in Alex Sausville, who is an RTIP grad working his first jobs in the racing world including this summer at Colonial Downs.
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TwinSpires Introduces New Horse Racing Stable Alert Tools
How many times have you watched a race and made a mental note to follow a horse? Did you ever miss out if that horse ran back, and you didn’t know in time to make that winning bet? Cash in on your good insights with the help of Stable Alerts.
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Scully: 10 Travers that stand out
The $1.25 million Travers S. is Saturday, and James Scully has compiled a list of his 10 favorite editions
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Hanson: Rediscovering historic Triple Crown TV coverage
Television footage of the Triple Crown from the 1960s and early 1970s is now publicly available, and its most interesting moments are well worth watching.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park spot plays for Aug. 25
For the program on Aug. 25 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Charles Town track update
With the Charles Town Classic (G2) coming up Friday, let's check in on the latest trends and price angles at Charles Town!
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Betting the Aug. 24 stakes at Parx Racing
Stakes racing on a Tuesday? It’s not an everyday occurrence, but Parx Racing will offer racing fans a special treat when hosting a trio of competitive stakes this afternoon.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 24
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Thistledown, Colonial Downs, and Canterbury Park, plus horses of note in the $3,407 Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 24, 2021
Jason opens the show catching up on the Queen's Plate card from Woodbine. Then we're excited to welcome in Dr. Joel Politi to talk about his experiences as an owner in horse racing, winning the Kentucky Oaks with Serengeti Empress, building his stable, and much more!
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Apple Pay has arrived at TwinSpires!
Apple Pay takes advantage of a horseplayer's card being pre-saved to their Apple Wallet, eliminating the need to upload card information to another site.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 23, 2021
Just over two months out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, high-class summer racing action is heating up around the globe.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 23 at Thistledown and Colonial Downs, plus suggested singles for the $2,943 Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 23, 2021
We're looking back at a very busy weekend of racing including the Pacific Classic Day card at Del Mar. Jason also discusses Code of Honor's winning comeback at Monmouth, the Alabama card at Saratoga, and more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Best Stakes Hits; $51 Tops Wins
Pace and trot harness racing upsets delivered along with some mighty prices.
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Colonial Downs Spot Plays for Aug. 23
The leading open, main-track stakes of the 2021 Colonial Downs meet, all of which will be run around one turn over the unique 1 1/4-mile layout, are on Monday's slate of action.
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Ellis Park: Two singles for the $22,700 Pick 5 carryover
Which is the most appealing carryover up for grabs at a North American Thoroughbred racetrack this Sunday? Opinions will vary, but we’re voting for the $22,700 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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2021 Ontario Colleen and Dance Smartly Selections
A trio of graded races will accompany the oldest continually run race in North America. I will give my selections and wagers for the pair of turf events for the ladies.
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Saratoga: Smart plays in the Lake Placid Stakes
A small but competitive field of three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s Lake Placid S. (G2) over the Saratoga turf course.
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How to bet the 2021 Highlander Stakes
Turf sprint sensation #7 Caravel (1-1) will lead a field of eight postward in the $350,000 Highlander S. (G1)
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How to bet the mandatory-payout carryovers at Del Mar and Louisiana Downs
You’ve probably heard about the $1,874,996 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal on Saturday at Del Mar. But did you know Louisiana Downs also has a mandatory-payout carryover on tap?
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Scully: Playing the Pick 6 mandatory payout at Del Mar on Aug. 21
James Scully crafts a ticket for Saturday's mandatory Pick 6 payout at Del Mar
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Value pick for the Iselin Stakes
A field of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Monmouth Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S.
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How to bet the 2021 Alabama Stakes
A fine field of seven three-year-old fillies will take aim on the $600,000 Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Picks for Group 1 racing at Royal Randwick on Aug. 20
Australia celebrates the first Group One contest of the new racing season tonight when 14 top-quality thoroughbreds battle for glory in the Winx Stakes at Royal Randwick.
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How to bet the Soaring Free S. and Catch a Glimpse S.
A pair of 6 1/2-furlong turf stakes for juveniles will take place on Saturday at Woodbine. The fields look competitive, so let’s play both races on a $50 budget and aim to turn a nice profit.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 20 at Del Mar and Saratoga, plus potential singles for Arlington Park’s $20,998 Pick 8 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 20, 2021
We look ahead to the weekend of racing action, including the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar, the Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga, and the Queens Plate at Woodbine. Then Jason welcomes in Ed, James, and Scott to talk about the weekend of racing, as well as what jobs in racing they would never want.
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Australia: Think It Over Out to Spoil Elleegant Return
Likely Horse of the Year Verry Elleegant could be vulnerable to Think It Over in Friday night's Winx S. (G1) at Randwick.
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Exotics plays for the 2021 Del Mar Oaks
An excellent field of nine sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Del Mar Handicap
An electric day of racing will conclude with the $300,000 Del Mar H. (G2).
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Tipsheet: The 2021 Pacific Classic Stakes
A fantastic field of nine will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic S. (G1) at Del Mar.
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Harness Racing: Pocono's Mountain Of Stars
Harness stars heading for the hills with big stakes fields at Pocono.
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Saratoga Week 5 highlights
Here’s a look back at what bettors found to be so intriguing and a look ahead at the high-class racing at the Spa.
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Del Mar Week 5 highlights
Here’s a look at what has been happening at the seaside track leading up to this signature day of racing.
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5 trends to know for betting Woodbine turf racing in 2021
Action at the 2021 Woodbine race meet has been underway for two months now, giving us plenty of statistical data to analyze in search of handicapping trends and tendencies.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Aug. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 19 at Arlington Park and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Arlington’s $242,977 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 19, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday, and we're happy to welcome in Dawn Lupul to the show. Dawn and Jason talk Saratoga, handicapping, wagering, and much more!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Colonial Downs and Canterbury Park, along with thoughts for the $145,197 Pick 6 carryover at Saratoga.
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What are morning line odds, and what do they mean?
If you’ve bet on horse racing in the past, you’re probably familiar with the term "morning line odds." But if you’re a little hazy on the definition, never fear—we'll get you up to speed.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 18, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about the topic of late scratches and the effect on horizontal wagering they can have.
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First-Crop sires: Fourth Winner for Keen Ice
Miss Chamita becomes fourth winner for Keen Ice after scoring in an Indiana Grand maiden.
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How to bet the Jonathan Sheppard Handicap
This week’s racing action at Saratoga kicks off with a bang on Wednesday. The opening race on the card is the Jonathan Sheppard H. (G1), a top-level hurdles race held over 2 3/8 miles.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 18
Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 18
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By the Numbers: The Pacific Classic at Del Mar
Del Mar is the center for California racing in the middle of summer, and no race captures the imagination more than the 1 1/4 mile Pacific Classic (G1). It's one of the great races of summer and has produced some great performances and at least one stunning upset.
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First-crop Sires: Guntown, Elusive Target bring Gun Runner's tally to 10 winners
Leading freshman sire Gun Runner has added two more juveniles to his win column, bringing up his total to 10 winners. Guntown and Elusive Target both scored at Ellis Park for Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for Aug. 18
For the program on Aug. 18 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Who is the greatest Queen's Plate winner?
The Queen's Plate has an illustrious history. But who is its best winner?
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Del Mar track update for Aug. 17
The Pacific Classic (G1) is coming up Saturday, Aug. 21 at Del Mar. Ahead of the meet's flagship day, let's check in on some leaders and angles!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 17
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs and Indiana Grand, along with suggested singles for carryovers at Belterra Park, Penn National, and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 17, 2021
Jason opens the show looking back on Sunday night's Longacres Mile and talks about the race. Then we welcome in trainer Michael Stidham to talk about his successful 2021, winning the Dubai World Cup, his Colonial Downs string, and much more!
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Hanson: Three-year-olds bear watching in 2021 Juddmonte International
Perhaps the trend bodes well for one of the four sophomores in Wednesday's Juddmonte International (G1)
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Got Stormy winning the Fourstardave H. (G1) at Saratoga. (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 16, 2021
Grass stars took center stage during a busy Aug. 14-15 weekend on the road to the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, with eye-catching performances taking place at tracks across the globe.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park, along with a ticket for the $2,823 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 16, 2021
We look back at the weekend of racing from around the U.S. including the Arlington Million day card from Arlington Park.
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Mucciolo: My favorite Arlington Park memory
The final season of racing at historic Arlington Park is likely upon us, with the curtains expected to come down following the action on Saturday, Sept. 25.
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Harness Weekly Update: 64% Hit the Board; Public Rules
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the H2W (horses-to-watch list). See News & Notes for additions to H2W lists.
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