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Scully’s plays for Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay on March 6
Handicapping Kentucky Derby prep days at Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and Tampa Bay Downs
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How to bet the San Felipe, Gotham, and Tampa Bay Derby
The first Saturday in March isn’t quite as exciting as the first Saturday in May, but it’s pretty close. Three major Kentucky Derby prep races are on the agenda, and we've got plays for all three.
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Group 1 picks around the world from Randwick, Meydan and Ellerslie
TwinSpires players can get up to 5% of their win wagers back as a bonus at Randwick tonight, while at Meydan and Ellerslie, you can get up to $10 back if the horse you bet to win finishes second.
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Which Bob Baffert trainee should you bet in the Santa Ysabel?
From a strictly mathematical perspective, there is a 60% chance Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert will win Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ysabel S. (G3) at Santa Anita. But the true chance is probably higher.
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How to bet the Santa Anita H. and Frank E. Kilroe Mile
The San Felipe (G2) isn’t the only major race taking place on Saturday at Santa Anita. In fact, when it comes to race grades, it can’t even be considered the most important event of the afternoon.
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Maxfield gets top billing in Big 'Cap
A strong field of eight will go postward in the historic $400,000 Santa Anita H. (G1) on Saturday, part of a huge day of racing at ‘The Great Race Place’.
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Racing spotlight: Shedaresthedevil, Manny Franco, Saffie Joseph Jr.
Racing Spotlight is a new weekly series that will highlight a horse, jockey, and trainer.
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Paranoia the exacta key in loaded Kilroe Mile
A sensational field of 10 top turf performers will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Frank E. Kilroe Mile S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
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Which Big 'Cap winner are you?
Have you ever wondered which iconic Santa Anita Handicap winner you are? Take our latest quiz to find out!
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How to bet the Busher Stakes
A field of six sophomore fillies will travel one-mile at Aqueduct on Saturday in the $250,000 Busher Invitational S. The Kentucky Oaks qualifying affair will offer points to the top four finishers.
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Spot plays for Tampa Bay Downs on Mar. 6
A superb 12-race card, topped by the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), will be hosted by Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the Florida Oaks
A dozen sophomore fillies, with one being entered as a main-track only contestant, will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Horses to bet (or oppose) in the Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita and Turfway Park
Ready to chase some carryovers? Let’s explore a couple of enticing Pick 6 jackpots on the Friday agenda at Santa Anita and Turfway Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Mar. 5 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Santa Anita.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to all the action from across the country in the world of racing. First up Ed, James, and Scott join Jason for the weekly Jury segment discussing the major Derby and Oaks Preps around the country this weekend. Th ...
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The Tampa Bay Derby Tipsheet
A cast of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2). The marquee race of the meeting acts as a “2021 Road to the Kentucky Derby” challenge series event.
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The San Felipe Stakes Tipsheet
A rematch between a pair of ultra-talented Bob Baffert trainees headlines Saturday’s $300,000 San Felipe S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
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The Gotham Stakes Tipsheet
A quartet of stakes races highlight a strong Saturday card at Aqueduct, led by the $300,000 Gotham S.
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Turfway Park: 3 favorites to oppose in the $19,680 Single 6 carryover
If you’re keen to ride the longshots bandwagon and aim for big payoffs, beating short-priced runners is the strategy to pursue.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Mar. 4 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2021
It's Horseplayer Thursday and Jason opens the show discussing the topic of Bankroll and tracking wagers. Then Ryan McCarthy joins the show to talk Southern Cal racing, finding bad favorites, blogging in racing, and just more. ...
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Single & Multi-Race Action Looms; Cashing Craze For Features
Spring is only slightly in the air but harness racing ignores the season and the TwinSpires Harness Blog confidently shares its selected features; joyfully with more action than the dark days of March 2020. Join us in handicapping them and pay attent ...
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Scully, Hanson dive into Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
James Scully and Vance Hanson have put their heads together and reached a consensus on an individual entry they both like in Pool 4 of the KDFW.
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Three horses to single in Turfway's $18,713 Single 6 carryover
The Single 6 jackpot at Turfway Park is slowly but steadily accumulating, so the local racing week kicks off on Wednesday with $18,713 in the pool.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Mar. 3 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park, including a cold double.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2021
Jason opens the show commenting on March being Problem Gambling Awareness Month and discusses the topic of problem gambling. Then Joe Tartaglia joins the show to talk about forming an ownership group of friends, creating a stable, and seeing their f ...
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Who was the most iconic surprise win in horse racing history?
"That's why they run the race!" It's an adage in horse racing for a reason. We can take all the time we want handicapping, but when the gates open, the race doesn't always go like it "should" have.
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Hong Kong Play for March 3
The value bets for players will probably be in the combinations. A Savaquin-Sunny Star quinella looks like an excellent play, while a trifecta including several other runners to finish third looks a value bet.
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Santa Anita trends update for March 2
With a stakes-laden card Saturday, March 6, including the Santa Anita H. (G1), the Frank E. Kilroe Mile (G1), and the San Felipe (G2), let's make the most of your handicapping at the Great Race Place!
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Essential Quality, Life Is Good top Pool 4 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The KDFW, which include $2 Win and Exacta wagering, provide fans with opportunities to place bets on possible entrants in the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at odds that could be far greater than those available on the day of the race. The 147th runn ...
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Clairiere the early favorite in 2021 Kentucky Oaks Future Wager
The KOFW, which include $2 Win and Exacta wagering, provide fans of Thoroughbred racing with opportunities to place bets on possible entrants in the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at odds that could be far greater than those available on the day of the race. The ...
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Horses to rely on in the Mar. 2 Pick 6 carryovers at Mahoning and Turf Paradise
As usual, Tuesday's racing action is highlighted by a pair of Pick 6 jackpot carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Mar. 2 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 2, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing Monomoy Girl's seasonal debut in the Bayakoa at Oaklawn Park. He also discusses some of the other news and debates of the racing day. Then we welcome in announcer Michael Chamberlain to talk about his new job at Hoos ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Mar. 1, 2021
A pair of exciting Kentucky Derby contenders delivered in major prep races last weekend, cementing their credentials for the first Saturday in May.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Collaborate joins the scene with blowout victory
On the final weekend in February, a pair of promising three-year-olds posted eye-catching maiden victories at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Mar. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Mar. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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How to bet the $15,303 Pick 5 carryover on Mar. 1 at Turf Paradise
Get ready! The month of March begins with a bang at Turf Paradise, where a $15,303 Pick 5 carryover is up for grabs on Monday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 1, 2021
We look back at the racing from around the country over the weekend. Jason discusses Essential Quality's return to victory in the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. We also discuss the entire Fountain of Youth card from Saturday at Gulfstream Park. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Hush of a Storm
We know Hush of a Storm handles Tapeta just fine. But can he handle the transition to dirt for the Kentucky Derby? His pedigree provides clues.
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Features Filled Toteboard; Place/Show Prices Rule Weekend
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, Feb. 25 But for the first leg, our Pick-4 at Yonkers would have been a hit. Our 4-1 shot, Ladybeluckytonight ($3.90, $2.70) was second in the first leg, which was won by the favorite. It ...
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The Ultimate Fountain of Youth Stakes Racing Quiz
The Fountain of Youth has a rich history, but how much do you really know about it? Take this quiz and find out!
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Stakes spot plays at Oaklawn Park for Feb. 28
The seasonal debut of two-time champion Monomoy Girl headlines a fine day of racing at Oaklawn Park on Sunday. A trio of stakes races, led by the $250,000 Bayakoa S.
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Three Pick 6 jackpots worth pursuing on Feb. 27
Jackpot Pick 6 carryovers at Santa Anita, Gulfstream Park, and Turfway Park are well worth pursuing on Saturday. Here's why:
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Australian horse racing picks for Royal Randwick
It’s shaping up to be an exceptional Friday night of racing from Down Under, with two Group 1s the feature events on an exciting 9-race card from Sydney’s premier course, Royal Randwick.
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Oaklawn Park: The best win bets to play in the Razorback and Dixie Belle
It’s easy to get caught up in betting exotic wagers on a day-to-day basis, chasing the promise of big payoffs from small investments. But sometimes straightforward win bets can be just as appealing.
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Who is the best Illinois-bred Thorougbhred of all time?
Just in time for our favorite sign of spring in Illinois, let's remember some of the greatest Illinois-breds of all time.
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Hanson: Stakes spot plays for Gulfstream, Fair Grounds Feb. 27
Highlighted by two significant Kentucky Derby (G1) preps and the return of the juvenile filly champion in the Davona Dale (G2), Saturday's stakes calendar is action-packed.
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Making money with favorites in the Fair Grounds Saturday stakes
A pair of black-type events on the turf will lead the way at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
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Horses of note in Turfway Park's $13,383 Single 6 carryover
John Battaglia Memorial day at Turfway Park just got even better with a pair of carryovers on the Friday evening agenda.
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The Fountain of Youth Stakes Tipsheet
A fantastic field of 10 three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2) at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2021
It's Friday and we're looking ahead to what will be a busy day of racing around the country. Ed and Scott join Jason for the Jury segment to discuss some of the racing from Oaklawn, Turfway, and Gulfstream, and a variety of other topics. Then Jason ...
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The John Battaglia Memorial Stakes Tipsheet
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park Tapeta in Friday’s $100,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
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Betting exactas and trifectas in the Southwest Stakes
The $750,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park is being billed as a two-horse showdown between Essential Quality and Jackie’s Warrior. But which one will prevail?
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Southwest Stakes undercard plays for Oaklawn Park
A trio of stakes events, led by the $750,000 Southwest S. (G3), highlight an excellent Saturday of racing at Oaklawn Park.
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Racing spotlight: Hidden Scroll, Irad Ortiz, Ron Faucheux
Racing Spotlight is a new weekly series that will highlight a horse, jockey, and trainer with insightful information to help our players always be informed.
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The Southwest Stakes Tipsheet
A fine field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s lucrative $750,000 Southwest S. (G3).
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Sam Houston: How to bet the $56,649 Houston Hi-5 carryover
The jackpot-style Houston Hi 5 carryover continues to grow at Sam Houston Race Park, reaching $56,649 for Thursday’s card.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Feb. 25 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park.
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Track update: Winter makeup dates for Turfway Park and Oaklawn Park
As the United States thaws out from the winter blast, racetracks are returning to their regular schedules.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day including the draw for the Fountain of Youth Stakes. For this week's Horseplayer Thursday conversation Jason discusses how to make a morning line, effects of the line on wagering, breakage, ...
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Pulsating Power Plays; Features Stacked For Win & Exotic Value
Carving the calendar into harness racing sections, the TwinSpires Harness Blog selected features completes its February slice of action. The final February weekend holds a bucket of bets all over the North American landscape, including with our never ...
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Turfway Park: Betting superfectas in the John Battaglia Memorial
Are you in the mood to tackle an ultra-tough handicapping challenge? Friday’s running of the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park ought to fit the bill.
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Turfway Park resumes racing with $2,639 Super Hi 5 carryover on tap
While spring doesn’t technically begin until Mar. 20, weather conditions have improved sufficiently in Kentucky for Turfway to resume racing on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Feb. 24 at Sam Houston and Turfway Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming Southwest Stakes and the return of both Essential Quality and Jackie's Warrior in the race. He also discusses some of the news around the racing world from Tuesday. Finally Gulfstream Park announcer Pete ...
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One-turn vs. two-turn miles: Subtly but significantly different
The majority of Thoroughbreds racetracks in North America are one-mile dirt ovals. But not all miles are created equal.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 23 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Chasing the Feb. 23 Pick 6 carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise
Looking for appealing carryovers to chase? Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise will satisfy your craving with jackpot-style Pick 6 carryovers on Tuesday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 23, 2021
Jason welcomes NYRA Analyst Andy Serling back to the show to catch up. They discuss some of the racing from the weekend, the Aqueduct meet, rail biases, and so much more. Jason also recaps some of the news of the day. ...
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: Feb. 22, 2021
The Derby and Oaks trails took on an international feel last week, with the most notable action taking place in Japan and Dubai.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Baffert’s Hozier prevails in route debut
Trainer Bob Baffert added another Kentucky Derby contender to his arsenal when Hozier delivered a sharp maiden victory at Santa Anita.
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Favorites to oppose in the $330,622 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise
Planning to take aim at Monday's $330,622 Grand Canyon Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise? These three favorites are worth opposing.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Feb. 22 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: La Perouse
Although Kentucky Derby contender La Perouse hails from Japan, you don’t have to dig deep to find U.S. Triple Crown stars in his pedigree.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 22, 2021
We're looking back at the weekend of racing action from around the United States. Jason discusses the Royal Delta Stakes from Gulfstream Park on Saturday as well as the rest of the South Florida card. He also talks about the Buena Vista from Santa ...
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Five things to watch for at Turfway Park
Here are five of the main things to keep an eye out for through Turfway closing day on Mar. 27.
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Big Double-Digit Wins At $42 & $35; Features Flood Toteboard
Here is the TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update. Thursday, Feb. 18 Both of our features—one at Monticello and one at Yonkers—were cancelled when the day’s programs were cancelled due to a winter storm. Friday, Feb. 19 Our double-digit win skei ...
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Feb. 21 spot plays for Fonner Park
Seven races are on the slate for Sunday’s card at Fonner Park. The Grand Island, Nebraska venue does not boast a lot of big fields on the day, but the races look well-matched with numerous contenders in each contest, and I found a few win candidates that are worth my investment.
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How to bet the Feb. 20 Pick 5 carryover at Fonner Park
Did you know there’s a $3,806 carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s 50-cent Dinsdale Automotive Pick 5 Jackpot at Fonner Park?
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How to bet Laurel Park's all-stakes Pick 4
One week later than originally planned, Laurel Park will host an action-packed Saturday card featuring six stakes worth a combined $900,000. Let's put together tickets for the all-stakes Pick 4.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Buena Vista Stakes
Although 10 fillies and mares have been entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Buena Vista S. (G2) at Santa Anita, two runners appear to rank a cut above the others in this one-mile turf test.
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Fonner Park: Best exotic bet to play in the Grasmick Stakes
Fonner Park, which rose to prominence in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is back in action. The stakes action at the 2021 meet kicks off with the $15,000 Grasmick S. on Saturday.
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Australian racing picks for Rosehill Gardens in Sydney
TwinSpires players have a smorgasbord of racing available to play from Down Under tonight, but the focus will be on Rosehill Gardens, where two Group 2 races are the feature events on an exciting nine-race card.
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Hit It & Split It Focus On Saturday Woodbine/Mohawk Pick 5
Ontario harness racing is back and TwinSpires presents the re-opening with a great offer for harness bettors—the Woodbine-Mohawk HIT IT & SPLIT IT plan. Hit the early Pick 5 at Mohawk on Saturday night Feb. 20 and split an extra $1,000. Click h ...
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Saudi Cup Day: Picks, value plays, and longshots
If the second annual Saudi Cup Day is anything like the inaugural, we could see some big prices Saturday along with more logical winners.
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How to bet the Barbara Fritchie and General George Stakes
A total of six stakes races will highlight a fantastic Saturday card at Laurel Park. There are a pair of graded events on the slate and they will be my main wagering focus on Saturday.
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How to bet the Buena Vista Stakes
A strong field of 10 fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Santa Anita turf course in Saturday’s $200,000 Buena Vista S. (G2).
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Handicapping Laurel’s Late Pick 5 on Feb. 20
With six stakes being offered, Laurel Park features its biggest day of the winter meet on Saturday. Four stakes are part of the Late Pick 5, including the Barbara Fritchie (G3) and General George (G3), and wet conditions appear likely.
Here is a ...
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How to bet the Royal Delta Stakes
An excellent field of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles in the $100,000 Royal Delta S. (G3) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Rating the favorites in the $309,259 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise
If you’re not playing the Grand Canyon Pick 6 Jackpot at Turf Paradise, then you’re missing out on some seriously enticing payoffs.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of the day for Feb. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Feb. 19 at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita, including a handful of trifectas.
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Top picks for the Saudi Cup Day races at Riyadh
Seven stakes worth a combined $28.5 million, including the second running of the world’s richest horse race… it’s clear Saturday’s card at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is going to be a memorable one.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 19, 2021
It's Friday and Jason is joined by Ed DeRosa, James Scully, and Scott Shapiro to talk racing, sports, betting, and more during the Jury segment. Then Jason discusses a few of the feature races around the country including the Royal Delta Stakes at G ...
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10 unheralded Kentucky Derby contenders to follow
It’s not uncommon for the Kentucky Derby winner to burst out of nowhere only a month or two before the first Saturday in May. Could these 10 unheralded Derby contenders step up in the spring?
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Life Is Good if you're Bob Baffert
The Kentucky Derby is barely more than 2 1/2 months away, which means action is heating up in the winter prep races.
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