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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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Turf races the key to Pimlico's $7,551 Pick 5 carryover
There’s a $7,551 Late Pick 5 carryover up for grabs at Pimlico on Sunday, but hitting the 50-cent wager won’t be easy.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 15
A light Sunday for horses who last raced in Kentucky, Li’l Tootsie is somewhat intriguing in her grass debut in the Galway S.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 14
Thee of the 10 horses entered in Saturday’s Saratoga Special (G2) exit the Bashford Manor (G3), but it’s Gunite, who interests me most.
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Saratoga trainer watch: DeVaux wins three straight; Handal, Sharp attract notice
Highlighting the recent success of trainers Cherie DeVaux, Joe Sharp, and Raymond Handal at Saratoga
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How to bet the Arlington Million Day $5,978 Pick 8 carryover
Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park features a Pick 8 carryover of $5,978, and we're eager to play along with a $96 ticket.
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The Ultimate Arlington Festival of Racing Trivia Quiz
Find out how much you know about the Arlington International Festival of Racing with this trivia quiz.
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2021 Ellis Park Derby and Audubon Oaks selections
A handful of Sunday black-type events will be led by the feature Ellis Park Derby.
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Handicapping the Cross Country Pick 5 on Aug. 14
The Cross Country Pick 5 on Saturday takes in all five graded stakes scheduled for the day, the two at Saratoga and the three Grade 1 turf events at Arlington.
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Ellis Park: Juvenile stakes picks for Aug. 15
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will be part of a huge day of racing at Ellis Park on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 13 at Arlington Park, Del Mar, and Ellis Park, along with a ticket for the $30,293 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 13, 2021
Jason welcomes Ed, James, and Scott to the show for the Jury segment to talk about Arlington Million Day as well as Saratoga.
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Arlington: Two value contenders to use in the Bruce D Stakes
A cast of nine sophomores will contest Saturday’s $300,000 Bruce D S. (G1) at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Pucker Up Stakes
Eight three-year-old fillies will run 1 1/8 miles on the Arlington Park green in Saturday’s $100,000 Pucker Up S.
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Arlington: Playing exotics in the Beverly D. Stakes Aug 14
Seven fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Arlington turf in Saturday’s $400,000 Beverly D. S.
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How to bet the Mister D Stakes on various budgets
A top-heavy field of 10 will contest the $600,000 Mister D S. (G1) at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Saratoga Special S.
A full field of 12 juveniles will dash 6 ½ furlongs on the dirt on Saturday in the $200,000 Saratoga Special S.
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How to bet the 2021 Fourstardave H.
A field of eight high-quality turf performers will go postward in the Saturday feature at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 13
Just a small sample of Kentucky invaders on the Friday Saratoga card, including a likely favorite in Six Pack that I’m willing to take a stand against in race four.
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First-crop Sires: Surface no issue for recent Classic Empire winners
Since our first installment last month highlighting the early successes of offspring by freshman sire Classic Empire, the 2016 juvenile champion has been represented by two additional winners.
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Harness Racing: Dan Patch Pace Prize at Hoosier Park
There is no rest for the standardbred after the cast of the Hambletonian-day program ships out. Most star pacers and trotters may get a week or two off, but the bulk of the divisions’ best get going, back to training, back to racing, back to business. The Midwest pumps up some stakes this weekend, led by Hoosier Park’s Dan Patch Pace, and the supporting cast of overnights ensues at harness tracks from sea to sea.
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Arlington international scouting reports: Armory, Space Traveller, Santa Barbara
The race historically known as the Arlington Million will be run under a different name on Saturday, the Mister D. S. (G1). But Arlington Park’s signature event retains its most fascinating dynamic – the international challenge.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 12 at Indiana Grand and Presque Isle Downs, along with two singles for the $13,881 Pick 7 carryover at Arlington Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 12, 2021
Its Horseplayer Thursday, and Jason has a discussion with exacta betting as the primary topic. We talk about utilizing probables, boxes, combinations, and much more.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses Aug. 12
Simply Ravishing was one of the top two-year-old fillies in the country last year, but her last two starts have left a lot to be desired.
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Del Mar Week 4 Highlights
Del Mar Week 4 gave racing fans a glimpse into the future with two stakes races for two-year-olds and continued to provide thrills in the Yellow Ribbon H.
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Saratoga Week 4 Highlights
This week, Saratoga’s meet reaches the halfway point with plenty of world-class Thoroughbred racing to come.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for Aug. 11
For the program on Aug. 11 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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What is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
Sometimes, you’ll see racetracks advertise high-profile wagers featuring “guaranteed pools.” But what exactly is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Presque Isle Downs, along with a pair of singles for the $187,640 Pick 6 carryover at Saratoga.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 11, 2021
Jason opens the show discussing Steve Asmussen becoming North America's all-time wins leader. Then we welcome in Arlington Park Announcer John G. Dooley to talk about this weekend's Arlington Million Day, his career in Chicago, past Arlington Millions and more!
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Who Is the greatest Saratoga Special winner?
The Saratoga Special has always been, well, special. But who is the greatest of its winners?
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 11
Kentucky invaders on Wednesday’s Saratoga card are somewhat scarce, although both Town Avenger and Elle Est Forte are eligible to make an impact on turf
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Horse racing trends: Arlington Park track update
Heading into Million Week, let's check in on some of the trends and connections to watch at Arlington!
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with a $57.60 ticket for Presque Isle’s $1,236 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 10, 2021
Jason opens the show talking about his latest track visit to Pimlico Race Course. Then we welcome in Jonathan Wong to talk racing in Northern California, running at multiple tracks, winning his first Grade 1, and much more!
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 9, 2021
Last weekend was a big one at Saratoga, where Breeders’ Cup contenders took center stage on a high-class Saturday of racing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, along with a pair of singles for carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 9, 2021
We're looking back at the weekend of racing including the Whitney card at Saratoga, Del Mar racing, the West Virginia Derby at Mountaineer, and much more!
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Harness Weekly Update: Place-Price Bonanza; Hambo Chalk
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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Stakes spot plays for Ellis Park on August 8
“The “Kentucky Downs Preview Day” card features competitive races with a few strong betting opportunities.
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Horses to single in Arlington Park's three carryovers
Saturday was a day for upsets at Arlington Park, which means three non-jackpot carryovers are up for grabs during Sunday’s eight-race card.
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Stakes selections for Del Mar on Aug. 8
Two stakes races will take center stage during an enticing 10-race card at Del Mar on Sunday.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 8
Ontheonesandtwos and Wicked Halo, the two-three finishers from a very salty edition of the Debutante at Churchill, renew acquaintances in the Adirondack (G2).
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What is a single, and why are they valuable?
Hang around horseplayers long enough, and you might start to wonder—what are these coveted “singles” they refer to when betting multi-race wagers like the Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6?
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Horses to play (or oppose) in Arlington's $2,783 Pick 7 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes three horses of note in Arlington Park’s $2,783 Pick 7 carryover.
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Saratoga stakes plays for Aug. 8
A trio of stakes races, two of them graded, will top a fine Sunday card at Saratoga.
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Singularly Meritorious: Purple Hearts of Horse Racing
General George Washington wanted something simple for the men serving with him in the Continental Army. He sought a way to recognize “any singularly meritorious action” by a soldier, an insignia that rewarded loyalty and valor and encouraged others to the same. With that in mind, on August 7, 1782, Washington created the Badge of Military Merit, a purple heart-shaped patch to be displayed on a recipient’s uniform. Nearly a century and a half later, another legendary general, Douglas MacArthur, took a cue from our first President and revived this award in 1932, calling it the Purple Heart.
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Saratoga Oaks international scouting reports: Rocky Sky, Creative Flair, Messidor
Three fillies bring international form into Sunday’s $700,000 Saratoga Oaks (G3). Irish import Rocky Sky makes her U.S. debut for Chad Brown, Godolphin trainer Charlie Appleby sends Creative Flair from England, and Messidor arrives from Joseph O’Brien’s yard in Ireland.
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Hanson: Stakes Spot Plays for Aug. 7
A tremendous day of racing on both sides of the country awaits fans on Saturday, with the higher-level action taking place at Saratoga.
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Which Whitney winner do you have the most in common with?
The Whitney's winners list reads like a who’s who of the best horses, trainers, and jockeys of all time.
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Saratoga & Del Mar Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 7
The match-up between Knicks Go and Maxfield in Saturday’s Whitney (G1) at Saratoga is fascinating.
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Arlington Park stakes plays for Aug. 7
A pair of black-type races for Illinois-breds will highlight the Saturday action at Arlington Park.
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Ellis Park stakes spot plays for Aug. 7
A total of four black-type races will top a strong Saturday card at Ellis Park.
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