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Yes, She Can: Female Jockey Representation in America's Elite Races
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Welder Stakes exacta
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 10, 2026
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: The Puma
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot at Fair Grounds
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 9, 2026
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 9, 2026
Santa Anita: Analyzing Sunday’s $67,799 Pick 6 carryover
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Yes, She Can: Female Jockey Representation in America's Elite Races
While Julie Krone remains the only woman to win a Triple Crown classic—her historic 1993 Belmont Stakes win aboard Colonial Affair—pioneers like Patti Cooksey and Rosie Napravnik have continued to prove that strength and strategy know no gender.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Welder Stakes exacta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 10 at Turf Paradise and Will Rogers Downs, including an exacta in the Welder S.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 10, 2026
Jason welcomes in the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, to talk about this year's Derby Trail, the upcoming Virginia Derby, announcing in tough conditions, and more!
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Day 1: Champion Hurdle Highlights Intriguing Card
Day one is highlighted with the Champion Hurdle – third on the nationwide betting list a year ago – and features two other Grade 1 events. Here are some suggestions for getting in on the fun.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: The Puma
A relentless outside rally from last place carried The Puma to a determined victory in the 1 1/16-mile Tampa Bay Derby (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Potente
It’s safe to say Into Mischief is the dominant Kentucky Derby (G1) sire of the 2020s. His influence extends not only to Kentucky Derby Day but throughout the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Taptastic overcomes tough trip
Two months out from the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), promising three-year-olds are still posting eye-catching maiden wins around the country.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 9 at Fair Grounds, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, along with analysis of Pick 5 and Super High 5 carryovers at Sunland Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 9, 2026
Jason discusses his day at Tampa Bay Downs and the Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 9, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend including the big card from Tampa Bay Downs as well as the San Felipe (G2) and Big 'Cap from Santa Anita.
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Santa Anita: Analyzing Sunday’s $67,799 Pick 6 carryover
An action-packed weekend of racing at Santa Anita continues on Sunday with a $67,799 carryover in the traditional $2 Pick 6.
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Fair Grounds: Single for Saturday’s $24,712 Pick 5 carryover
The betting highlight of Saturday’s card at Fair Grounds is a $24,712 carryover in the 50-cent Late Pick 5.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Mar. 6]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Late Pick 5 Preview: Santa Anita Big Cap Day [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Late Pick 5 Preview Show returns with Nick Tammaro joined by special guest Jackson Muniz to break down Saturday’s Late Pick 5 at Santa Anita Park
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Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 17 [VIDEO]
The HHH Podcast crew takes a lookback at last weekend's TwinSpires Tournaments results and previews the upcoming weekend.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 7
Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card at Sha Tin, with a first post of 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners [March 6, 2026]
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers around the country
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 6, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park, along with horses to bet in a trio of enticing carryovers at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan March 6
The Dubai Racing Club previews Friday’s card, which is scheduled to go forward at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Super Corredora upsets the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)
How to bet the 2026 Santa Ysabel Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies will vie in Sunday's $100,000 Santa Ysabel (G3) at Santa Anita.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Tampa Bay Derby
Meet the horses running in the Tampa Bay Derby (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs in Tampa, Fla. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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How to play New Zealand's richest raceday
Tune in Friday night for racing at Ellerslie racecourse in Auckland, which stages this weekend's richest program in the world.
Wagering
How to bet the Big Daddy Stakes
A well-matched field of seven will travel six panels on Turfway’s Tapeta surface in Saturday’s $125,000 Big Daddy S.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, March 7
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Santa Anita on Saturday, with a trio of races for sophomores as my focus.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Tampa Bay Downs Saturday, March 7
Three of the four graded races being contested during the signature day of the meeting at Tampa Bay Downs will be part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Exotics Plays for the Florida Oaks
A talented and well-matched field of 11 three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Tampa Bay Downs turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Florida Oaks (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Nitrogen in the Azeri Stakes
Six fillies and mares will try to knock off champion #2 Nitrogen (4-5) in the $400,000 Azeri (G2) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Tampa Bay Derby
An excellent cast of nine sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Tampa main strip in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Explora returns to top form; Super Corredora vies to do the same
Here’s a look at the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Oaks continues.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Mar. 5, 2026
Jason discusses this weekend's Tampa Bay Derby and shares some memories of the race.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2026
Jason welcomes Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment and discusses Saturday's upcoming Tampa Bay Derby card.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Oaklawn’s $53,697 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 5 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Oaklawn’s $53,697 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tipsheet: 2026 San Felipe Stakes
A strong cast of seven three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the main course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s $200,000 San Felipe (G2).
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2026 San Felipe Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Tampa Bay Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 4, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including a daily double.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2026
Jason looks ahead to Santa Anita's Saturday card and welcomes in Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Coordinator Jackson Zehr to talk about recruiting horses to races, the Tampa Bay Derby, and more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Commandment among weekend winners
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turf Paradise Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 3 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2026
Jason discusses some news topics from the weekend and then welcomes in Michelle Yu to talk Santa Anita Big Cap day, Saudi Cup, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Class President
Ten years ago, a young stallion named Uncle Mo made headlines when his son Nyquist prevailed in the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Commandment
Can Commandment make history and become the fourth son of perennial leading North American sire Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Giant win for Cherokee Nation
Eight years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert saddled February maiden winner Justify to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). Can Cherokee Nation do the same?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Iron Honor
A determined charge down the Aqueduct homestretch carried Iron Honor to a one-length victory in the Gotham (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 2 at Sunland Park, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a horse to single in Sunland’s $845 Pick 5 carryover.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 2, 2026
Jason writes about Sandman and finding his level in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 2, 2026
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing including thrilling finishes in the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Rebel S. (G2), as well as the Gotham (G3) card from Aqueduct.
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Oaklawn: Tournaments, carryover among Sunday betting options
There are plenty of enticing betting opportunities for bettors to pursue on a stakes-packed Sunday at Oaklawn Park.
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Analyzing Aqueduct’s $19,875 Pick 6 carryover
The final day of February brings a $19,875 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Late Pick 5 Preview: Oaklawn Park Sunday [VIDEO]
TwinSpires handicapper and Sam Houston Race Park track announcer Nick Tammaro is joined by Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinnerman for a can’t-miss preview of Sunday’s Late Pick 5 at Oaklawn Park.
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Scully: Oaklawn Spot Plays for Feb. 28-March 1
Spot plays at Oaklawn Park this weekend (Feb. 28-March 1) from James Scully.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 28
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale
Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
Analysis
Pick 4 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Sunday, March 1
The two graded stakes races on the big card at Oaklawn Park on Sunday will be a part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday, Feb. 28
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Spot Plays for Gulfstream, Fair Grounds Feb. 28, 2026
I'll concentrate on a couple of plays in the early Double there, and will take a look at the feature at Fair Grounds later in the afternoon.
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The Most Predictive Horse Racing Metrics: What Actually Moves the Odds
Intuitively, we know hot jockeys, hot trainers, and strong speed figures are some of the major handicapping angles that attract betting support. But what does the data say?
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Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 16 [VIDEO]
The HHH Podcast takes a look back at last weekend's TwinSpires Tournaments results and previews the upcoming weekend's $800 Rebel Stakes Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge Qualifier from Oaklawn Park.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners [Feb 28 - March 1]
Get ready to discuss last weekend's tournaments, assess upcoming tournament potential and congratulate our weekend winners. Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 27 at Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover.
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Rebel’s Romance returns: Preview of Feb. 28 Super Saturday at Meydan
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Feb. 28 Super Saturday card at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Rebel Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of nine sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park strip in Sunday’s lucrative, $1 million Rebel (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the Wintergreen Stakes
A cast of seven fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Wintergreen S. at Turfway Park.
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Betting With, and Against, Magnitude in the Razorback Handicap
A fine field of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Oaklawn Park dirt surface in Saturday’s lucrative, $500,000 Razorback H. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Gotham Stakes
A talented cast of eight sophomores will run one mile on the main course at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes
An outstanding group of 10 three-year-old prospects will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2).
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Honeybee and Davona Dale top weekend action
The action heats up this weekend with three races in the Kentucky Oaks Champion Series: the Davona Dale (G2) at Gulfstream Park, Busher S. at Aqueduct on Saturday, and Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn on Sunday.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Lucky Kid
Lucky Kid could be bound for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) after holding off a late challenger to win the Hyacinth S. over 1,600 meters (about one mile) at Tokyo Racecourse.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Feb. 26, 2026
Jason discusses how tracks report and distribute information to the public.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trifectas at Gulfstream, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with analysis of the $14,968 Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2026
Jason is joined by Gulfstream Park television analyst Samantha Perry to talk Fountain of Youth, her career in broadcasting and as a jockey, and much more!
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How to bet the Trivista Overnight Stakes
A cast of eight fillies and mares will jaunt 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Oaklawn Park in Friday’s $135,000 Trivista Overnight S.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Rebel Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Prep races in four countries
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 66 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $17,306 Super High 5 carryover
Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Turfway Park, including tickets for the $17,306 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2026
Jason looks ahead to the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn and welcomes in reporter Carlos Morales from Agentes 305 to talk about his life in racing, bringing Spanish-language racing content to the masses, and much more!
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Gotham Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Fountain of Youth
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Miskellieanne at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a 6-1 shot switching from turf to dirt.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2026
Jason opens the show discussing photo-finish photos; how they're done and why they're different than a regular photograph. Kellie Reilly joins to talk International racing, and Jason looks ahead to Aqueduct's Gotham card.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Great White
Does Great White have the pedigree to excel racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question to ask, because his racing record doesn’t reveal the answer.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Blacksmith scores for Baffert
In an unusual oddity, this week’s Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch is led by a horse who has already proven his worth on the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Blacksmith.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 23, 2026
Jason discusses some racing from the weekend, as well as the tournament scene and its community.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 23 at Sunland Park, including a Pick 3.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 23, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend including discussing racing from Turfway, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct.
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Santa Anita: Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers
Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers are among the betting highlights on Sunday at Santa Anita.
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Analyzing Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream, Turfway
The $1 Super High 5s at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park have tossed up carryovers for Saturday.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb. 20]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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How to bet the 2026 Pasadena Stakes
A very nice group of sophomores will run eight panels on the Santa Anita green in Sunday’s $100,000 Pasadena S.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 21
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tournament Talk: Upcoming horse racing tourney's, weekend recap & big winners
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Five-figure Pick 6 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 20, at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in a pair of five-figure Pick 6 carryovers.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday, Feb. 21
The Pick 4 of the Week will consist of the closing quartet of races from Turfway Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the Nodouble Breeders' Stakes
A solid group of eight Arkansas-breds will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Nodouble Breeders’ S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2026 Wishing Well Stakes
A very good field of nine fillies and mares will jaunt six panels on the Santa Anita green in Saturday’s $100,000 Wishing Well S.
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Betting With, and Against, Haulin Ice in the Downthedustyroad Stakes
Multiple Grade 3 heroine and defending champ #8 Haulin Ice (1-2) is the prohibitive morning-line choice in Friday’s $150,000 Downthedustyroad S. at Oaklawn Park.
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Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 15 [VIDEO]
Welcome back to THE LEADERBOARD, a show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk.
Wagering
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Bella Ballerina leaps up Leaderboard; only international contest Friday
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks, which will be broadcast in primetime for the first time, is 71 days away. Here’s a look at the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Oaks continues:
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