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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint: 5 trends for expert betting
The first six editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint have produced five noteworthy trends you can use to narrow down the most likely win contenders.
Trends
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile: 6 trends for expert betting
Planning to bet the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, but not sure which horses(s) to back? These six trends for expert betting can help you narrow down the contenders:
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox, Dutrow send out winners
Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers Brad Cox and Rick Dutrow both saddled winning juveniles last week.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Keeneland graded stakes results and Breeders' Cup news
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the top performers from Keeneland's graded stakes over the weekend, plus they talk recent racing news and results that could impact the Breeders' Cup.
Racing
Grade 2 Raven Run trends and field analysis
The highlight of Keeneland’s 10-race card on Saturday, the 26th running of the Raven Run (G2) will pit Stonestreet Stables filly Emery against a tough group of nine rivals in the seven-furlong sprint.
Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Rankings for Juvenile Races
A total of five massive contests for two-year-olds will be held during Breeders’ Cup weekend at Del Mar on November 1, as part of the much anticipated ‘Future Stars Friday’ card.
Features
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Thursday program at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Wednesday program at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Keewaydin impresses at Aqueduct
It’s increasingly apparent that a six-furlong maiden special weight contested on Aug. 24 at Saratoga was a key race with an above-average field.
Features
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Thursday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Grade 1 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup trends and field analysis
First held in 1984 in honor of Britain’s late monarch, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) will return Saturday for the 41st edition at Keeneland, where the famed sovereign attended the races and presented a trophy for the inaugural running.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Idiomatic back in top form ahead of Breeders' Cup and more prep results
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the results of the major Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" races — plus Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep action — at Keeneland, Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and ParisLongchamp.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Built, C K Wonder win at Keeneland
Did you know five of the last 15 Kentucky Derby (G1) winners raced as juveniles during the Keeneland fall meet?
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chancer McPatrick
Chancer McPatrick ranks among the most accomplished two-year-olds of 2024 after winning the Hopeful (G1) and Champagne (G1).
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: East Avenue
A gate-to-wire victory by 5 1/4 lengths in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) launched East Avenue onto the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Citizen Bull
A brief glance at Citizen Bull’s pedigree might suggest 1 1/16 miles is the upper limit of his distance capabilities. But that's not necessarily the case.
Triple Crown
Road to the Kentucky Derby day of stakes races: Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita
We will be here throughout all the stakes races of the day at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita, bringing you live odds, promotion, entries, replays, expert picks, analysis, and live updates to make you feel like you're at the track celebrating with everyone else.
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Grade 1 Breeders’ Futurity trends and field analysis
The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) will make a stop at Keeneland for the opening weekend of the fall meet when 11 juveniles compete in the $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on Saturday.
Analysis
2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Sunday’s 103rd Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) lacks a standout on paper, making for a contentious renewal at ParisLongchamp.
Features
Meet the Contenders: 2024 American Pharoah Stakes
Meet the horses running in the American Pharoah S. at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, October 3, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Thursday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Breeders' Futurity Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Champagne Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Champagne S. at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Futurity
A talented field of 11 juveniles will run 1 1/16 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Chad Brown saddles two winners
Trainer Chad Brown has come close to winning the Kentucky Derby (G1), finishing second with Good Magic (2018) and Sierra Leone (2024). First prize has proven elusive, but that may change in 2025.
Analysis
Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita stakes race coverage with live odds, results, replays, and more
Get set for an exhilarating night of thoroughbred action! We kick off with live racing today at Santa Anita and Aqueduct (Belmont at the Big A). Check out the Santa Anita entries, Aqueduct entries, and prepare for Santa Anita races today. As evening approaches, we'll transition to the Churchill Downs live racing schedule for full card coverage through the last stakes race.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 25, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Thorpedo Anna and Pennsylvania Derby
This week, the Racing Roundtable talks about Thorpedo Anna's Horse of the Year chances, recaps the Pennsylvania Derby (G1), and what else caught their eye over the weekend.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Optical stuns by 14 lengths
At Churchill Downs last Saturday, Keith Desormeaux’s Optical won a one-mile maiden special weight in a manner suggesting the Kentucky Derby (G1) is a viable goal.
Features
Racing Roundtable: Road to Kentucky Derby/Oaks and Breeders' Cup prep results
This week, the Racing Roundtable analyzes the results of the first stop along the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), plus the Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" prep races at Woodbine over the weekend.
Analysis
Grade 1 Cotillion trends and field analysis
The top three-year-old female in the country, Thorpedo Anna, will take on seven sophomore fillies on Saturday at Parx in the $1 million Cotillion (G1), which will serve as her final prep ahead of the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1).
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday September 18, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s action at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Handsome Pants wins for McPeek
Can trainer Kenny McPeek win back-to-back Kentucky Derbys? He took a step in that direction when sending out Handsome Pants to win on debut at Churchill Downs.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Jonathan’s Way
Jonathan’s Way became the first horse to earn points on the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby when wiring the one-mile Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Triple Crown
2024 Iroquois Weekend with odds, results, replays, promotions, and more
Welcome to horse racing today. We hope everyone is ready for opening day Churchill Downs and the stakes races happening at Woodbine.
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Grade 3 Iroquois trends and field analysis
The Grade 3 Iroquois for juveniles will kick off the Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs and will award points on a sliding scale of 10-5-3-2-1 to the top five finishers.
Analysis
2024 Irish Champions Festival: Can Auguste Rodin defend his crown?
This weekend’s Irish Champions Festival features Breeders’ Cup Challenge events in five different divisions, spanning Saturday at Leopardstown and Sunday at the Curragh.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Iroquois Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Iroquois S. at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2024 Iroquois Stakes
A dozen three-year-olds will jaunt one mile on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3).
Wagering
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smash It finally breaks through
The wait is over. After a series of frustrating defeats to start his career, two-year-old gelding Smash It broke his maiden on closing weekend at Del Mar.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Kentucky Downs and Del Mar
This week, the Racing Roundtable look back at a stakes-packed weekend at Kentucky Downs, the meet-ending two-year-old features at Del Mar, and what else caught our eye.
Analysis
Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby: 12 to follow
If it’s too early to have confident opinions about a two-year-old crop that’s barely emerging, we’ve seen enough promising juveniles to cobble together an initial 12 to follow.
Analysis
Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs horse racing all access coverage
Join our group of experts as they race to the tracks to give you all access coverage of today's races at Kentucky Downs!
Analysis
Grade 3 Virginia Derby trends and field analysis
The annual $500,000 New Kent County Virginia Derby (G3) is the highlight of closing day at Colonial Downs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2024 Virginia Derby
A dozen three-year-olds will jaunt 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs green in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3).
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Bullard impresses in debut
For the fifth straight year, TwinSpires Edge presents the Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch series. Each week, we’ll highlight recent maiden winners with possible 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
Features
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Wednesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Highland Falls punches ticket to Breeders' Cup Classic and other WAYI results
This week, the Racing Roundtable grades the victory of Highland Falls in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), plus other Breeders' Cup Win and You're In challenge series events that took place over the weekend.
Analysis
Grade 1 Pacific Classic trends and field analysis
Del Mar's marquee event of the summer meet, the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) could produce a historic outcome.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Fierceness and City of Troy head-to-head in Breeders' Cup Classic
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates Breeders' Cup chances for Fierceness and City of Troy, plus Thorpedo Anna in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), and the sprint divisions.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 7
Jason discusses some races and horses who caught his eye during week 7 at Colonial Downs.
Racing
2024 Travers Weekend with odds, results, replays, promotions, and more
Prepare those bets for the Travers and other stakes and maiden races during Saturday's races.
Features
Tipsheet: 2024 Travers Stakes
A standout field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga dirt in the storied $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) on Saturday.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Alabama, Del Mar Oaks recaps and Travers Day preview
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines Power Squeeze's win in the Alabama (G1), Iscreamuscream's victory in the Del Mar Oaks (G1), the upcoming Travers (G1) Day card, and more.
Analysis
City of Troy seeks Breeders’ Cup Classic berth in epic Juddmonte International
Wednesday’s Juddmonte International (G1) at York has the potential be a race for the ages.
Analysis
Trackside: 2024 King's Plate Weekend at Woodbine
TwinSpires races to the trackside this weekend for King's Plate Weekend at Woodbine.
Expert Picks
Grade 1 Alabama trends and field analysis
One of the oldest races for female Thoroughbreds in the U.S., the 144th running of the Grade 1 Alabama will feature eight three-year-old fillies at Saratoga on Saturday, Aug. 17.
Wagering
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 5
Jason looks back at some horses who caught his eye from the Arlington Million Day card at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Trackside: 2024 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Our team of experts goes trackside at Colonial Downs for Arlington Million Day.
Expert Picks
Grade 1 Arlington Million trends and field analysis
The prestigious Grade 1 Arlington Million will run at Colonial Downs on Sunday, Aug. 11, as part of a 12-race card that features the Beverly D. S. (G2), a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In challenge series event for the Filly & Mare Turf (G1) in November.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Arthur's Ride takes the Whitney plus other Grade 1 action
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the performance of Arthur's Ride in the Whitney (G1), the other Grade 1 action from the weekend, and what else caught their eye in racing.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 4
Jason looks back at some horses and races that caught his eye this past week at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park
TwinSpires races to the track this weekend to bring you exclusive content surrounding this week's Kentucky Down Preview Weekend at Ellis Park.
Expert Picks
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s Presque Isle Downs card and offers his selections.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Jim Dandy recap, The Chosen Vron's Breeders' Cup chances, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Fierceness' bounce-back win in the Jim Dandy (G2), The Chosen Vron's chances in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
How champion three-year-old campaigns have changed over time
Every year, a champion three-year-old male is crowned. But in the decades since the creation of the Eclipse Awards in 1971, the typical campaign for these champions has changed significantly.
Features
Complexity dashes to early lead among 2024 first-crop sires
As a hotshot debut winner at Saratoga and hero of the 2018 Champagne (G1), Complexity had the right profile to make a splash with his first-crop two-year-olds.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Dornoch, Thorpedo Anna and a potential Travers clash
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates Dornoch and Thorpedo Anna's Travers (G1) chances and discuss what else caught their eye from the weekend of racing.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Dick Powell explains his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 2
Jason looks back at week 2 of racing in Virginia at Colonial Downs with some thoughts from the week.
Racing
2024 Haskell Weekend Coverage: Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More | July 20, 2024
Prepare for a busy Saturday of stakes racing as we travel between Del Mar, Woodbine, Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and of course Monmouth for Haskell Stakes weekend. Find out expert analysis, picks, upcoming events, results, replays, and more! Check out our schedule below so you don't miss a thing!
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Grade 1 Haskell S. trends and field analysis
Monmouth Park will host the 57th running of the Haskell S. (G1) on Saturday, July 20, at the famed New Jersey racetrack, where eight three-year-olds will test their speed and stamina over 1 1/8 miles.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Whitebeam's Diana win, Colonial's opening weekend, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable weighs in on Whitebeam's repeat win in the Diana (G1), Colonial Downs' opening weekend, and what they are looking forward to at Saratoga and Monmouth on Saturday.
Analysis
Catching My Eye with Jason Beem: Colonial Downs 2024, Week 1
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem looks back on week one at Colonial and discusses some things that caught his eye.
Racing
Best Horse Racing Trainers of All Time
Ask horse racing fans to name the best trainer of all time and you’ll likely hear a wide variety of opinions. But top trainers can also be rated by numerical means.
Analysis
The Impact of Horse Age on Speed and Performance
It’s long been understood that the age of a racehorse impacts their speed and performance.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Should Next attempt the Breeders' Cup Classic?
This week, the Racing Roundtable examines the Belmont Oaks (G1) and Belmont Derby (G1), whether Next should attempt the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1), and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
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
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.
Education
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.
Analysis
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
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
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.
Wagering
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.
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!
Wagering
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
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:
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 24, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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
2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Tuesday
Royal Ascot opens with its customary bang on Tuesday. Three Group 1s – including two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” (WAYI) events and a stellar renewal of the St James’s Palace (G1) – plus the marquee juvenile race of the meeting, the Coventry (G2), make for quite a wagering menu.
Expert Picks
2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Tuesday’s Ascot Stakes
If you’re a horse player, the best part about Royal Ascot is often the handicaps. With horses generally weighted close to their best form, they are nearly always open affairs, and big prices are common.
Analysis
Free 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the five-day Royal Ascot meeting beginning on Tuesday, June 18! Download our FREE 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide.
Royal Ascot
2024 Royal Ascot: Top 10 storylines
The most anticipated event of the British summer season returns this week, as Royal Ascot stages its action-packed five-day meeting Tuesday through Saturday.
Analysis
2024 Royal Ascot: Top 5 favorites to watch
Royal Ascot attracts star power of both the equine and human variety throughout its five-day meeting. For that reason, even strong favorites can get upstaged by other top-class rivals.
Analysis
2024 Royal Ascot: U.S. shippers include proven course performers
The U.S. shippers descending on Royal Ascot this year include not only the usual batch of speedy juveniles, but also past winners at the meeting.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Belmont Stakes weekend recap
This week, the Racing Roundtable looked back on the event of Belmont Stakes weekend at Saratoga.
Belmont Stakes