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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Everything to know about the 2025 Belmont Stakes post positions
It’s difficult to determine how much of an impact the post position draw for the 2025 Belmont (G1) will have on the outcome of the Triple Crown’s third leg.
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2025 Belmont Stakes: Journalism pegged at 8-5, Sovereignty 2-1 on morning line
Post positions and morning-line odds for the 2025 Belmont Stakes
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2025 Belmont Stakes: Which horses are bred to handle the distance?
For the second straight year, the $2 million Belmont (G1) is taking place over 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga, a quarter-mile shorter than its traditional 1 1/2-mile distance at Belmont Park.
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2025 Belmont Stakes Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty set for rematch
The 2025 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga is less than one week away. Catch up on the latest news as we count down to Saturday’s 157th running of the Triple Crown’s third jewel:
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Uncaged
Some racehorses are bred beyond a shadow of a doubt to relish racing classic distances on dirt. Uncaged is one of them.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Crudo
The pedigree of Sir Barton S. winner, Crudo, should ensure that he handles 1 1/4 miles without issue.
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STUDY: Is skipping the Preakness beneficial for Belmont horses?
Does skipping the Preakness give Kentucky Derby starters an advantage in the Belmont? Or has this prep approach become so widespread that wins are inevitable?
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 from a hot trainer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 2 at Finger Lakes and Thistledown, including an 8-1 shot from a red-hot trainer.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 2, 2025
Jason discusses a few of his favorite things from this past weekend in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 2, 2025
Jason discusses his trip to Gulfstream Park as well as racing from Churchill Downs on Stephen Foster Preview day!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 2, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Emerald Downs: Analyzing the $9,697 Pick 5 carryover
No one solved the 50-cent Pick 5 at Emerald Downs on Saturday, which means the Sunday card just got more interesting with a $9,697 carryover on the table.
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Singles for Santa Anita’s $48,870 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Santa Anita is highlighted by a non-jackpot carryover worth $48,870 in the $2 Pick 6.
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Scully: Pick 3 play on Stephen Foster Preview Day
Saturday is Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, offering six prep races for the Stephen Foster (G1) program on June 28.
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Epsom Derby, Belmont Stakes Double a bet worth having
The New York Racing Association announced this week that on June 7, it would offer a special transatlantic Double wager linking two of the world’s oldest and most prestigious classics: the Derby (G1) at Epsom and the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 31-June 1]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for the night of May 30
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Hill Road
A strong late rally after a stumbling start carried Hill Road to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Peter Pan (G3) at Aqueduct, stamping the bay colt as a key contender for the 2025 Belmont (G1).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday
A total of four graded stakes races will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday, and I selected a three-race sequence of the black-type tilts as the Pick 3 of the Week.
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How to bet the Triple Bend Stakes
A strong cast of five dashers will travel seven panels on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Triple Bend S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill, Santa Anita 2yos
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for three juvenile races on Friday, May 30 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita,
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Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 31, 2025
Four Grade 3 tilts comprise the Pick 4 of the Week during Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Audubon Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the Churchill Downs green in Saturday’s $275,000 Audubon S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Mint Julep Stakes
A very good field of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Churchill Downs turf in Sunday’s $250,000 Mint Julep S. (G3).
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for May 31, 2025
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 29, 2025
Jason discusses the Breeders' Cup returning to New York in 2027.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill and Charles Town carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 29 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Churchill and Charles Town.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 29, 2025
Jason discusses some news from the racing world and looks ahead to Saturday's huge card at Churchill Downs.
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British Spot Plays: Sandown selections May 29
Thursday's twilight program at Sandown features a pair of Group 3s and two listed stakes.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Militant can win return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 28 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 9-2 shot returning from a layoff.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 28, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing Friday night's races from Penn National. Then we welcome in Prairie Meadows' racing secretary Eric DeCoster to talk Prairie racing, his journey in racing, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Memorial Day Weekend Recap, Look Ahead to Stephen Foster Preview Day
On this week's Racing Roundtable, Ashley Anderson and James Scully recap highlights from Memorial Day Weekend and take an early look at Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Whiskey Tryst can spring 10-1 upset
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 27 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $9,016 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 27, 2025
Jason discusses some news from the holiday weekend, including the passing of trainer Christophe Clement.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Graded stakes and a $28,225 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Memorial Day best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 26 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, along with horses to single in Aqueduct’s $28,225 Pick 6 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 26, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Carryovers: Churchill’s $290,139 Pick 5, Gulfstream’s $54,774 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of rich Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track: Pink Star Springs a Surprise
Pink Star, bred and owned by J. Hal Woodford, was a grandson of another Derby winner, yet he almost did not contest the big race. His improbable win, characterized by a powerful late surge, remains a testament to the unpredictable nature of horse racing and the spirit of a true underdog.
Kentucky Derby
Picks: Churchill tournaments, Delaware Park’s $11,105 Pick 5 carryover
A Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park and a pair of tournaments at Churchill Downs are among the enticing betting options for horseplayers to pursue on Saturday.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Champions, Chater Cup, and more
If you’re up late and craving top-tier racing, it doesn’t get much better than this card, which includes the Champions and Chater Cup (G1).
Analysis
International spotlight: ‘Hell’ to pay for Irish 2000 Guineas favorite?
Overturned as the favorite in the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket, Field of Gold turns up at the Curragh for compensation in Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1).
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Scully: Pick 3 play for Churchill Downs May 24
Saturday’s 10-race program at Churchill Downs features the $250,000 Keertana, a 1 1/2-mile turf stakes for fillies and mares.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of May 24
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles across the country
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of juvenile races on Friday, May 23 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Churchill Downs.
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Betting With, and Against, Tarneema in the Keertana Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S. The Shadwell homebred #2 Tarneema (3-1) has been installed as the tepid morning-line choice in the well-matched cast.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, May 24, 2025
A handful of black-type races for California-bred runners will be hosted by Santa Anita on Saturday, and three of the five are part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Paradise Creek Stakes
A deep and talented field of nine three-year-olds will travel six furlongs on the outer turf at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Paradise Creek S.
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How to bet the 2025 Santa Margarita Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert has a pair of imposing fillies signed on for the $200,000 Santa Margarita S. (G2) at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 24, 2025
I’ll take aim at the closing trio of competitive races on the Churchill Downs Saturday card for the Pick 3 of the Week.
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2025 Preakness Reflections: Journalism Earns Well-Deserved Classic Victory
The 150th edition of the Preakness S. (G1) provided us with an expected result with Journalism living up to his even-money status as the heavily backed favorite.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for May 24, 2025
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Belmont at Aqueduct over Memorial Day Weekend.
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British Racing $10 Money Back May 23: Play for Goodwood’s 4TH Race
Race 4 is the featured event, the Festival S., with two principals in a cast of nine.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for May 22, 2025
Jason discusses online racing communities, friends, and the passing of some members of the horse racing online community.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 22, 2025
Jason discusses some new industry promotions and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the weekly International Radar segment. Then he looks ahead to racing from Churchill Downs and Santa Anita for the holiday weekend.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Dragoon Guard returns
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 22, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $15,300 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Intrepid Mo can win debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 21 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, including a first-time starter at 4-1 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 21, 2025
Jason welcomes in Aron Wellman from Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners to talk about their Preakness (G1) win with Journalism, the horse's career, the upcoming Belmont (G1), and more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Racing Roundtable: Journalism and Preakness Day
On this week's Racing Roundtable, guest host Nick Tammaro joins James Scully and Vance Hanson to discuss all thinks Preakness (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $295,843 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $295,843 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 20, 2025
Jason opens the show remembering owner and horseplayer Joe Tartaglia, who passed away this past weekend. Then we welcome Angela Hermann to talk about Canterbury Park's upcoming season that opens Saturday.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs.
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Betting on underdogs: When and how to spot profitable longshots
Spotting profitable longshots in horse racing is easier said than done. But a few handicapping guidelines can help you identify underdogs worth betting.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Federal Judge drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a graded stakes winner dropping in class.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 19, 2025
Jason looks back at the wild Preakness won by Journalism and talks about the race, the rides, and much more!
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for May 19, 2025
Jason discusses some thoughts on the Preakness and the final one run at this version of Pimlico Race Course.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 19, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Picks: Santa Anita’s $45,807 Pick 6, Churchill Downs tournaments
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita and a pair of tournaments at Churchill Downs.
Racing
2025 Preakness Stakes winner: Journalism (even-money) wins the 150th Preakness
Twenty years after Afleet Alex recovered from near-disaster to win the Preakness (G1), even-money favorite Journalism escaped from perilously tight quarters in Saturday’s renewal at Pimlico.
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Spot Plays for British Racing at Ripon May 18, 2025
Spot Plays for May 18, 2025 racing at Ripon for the British Racing Money Back Special at TwinSpires.
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LIVE 2025 Preakness Stakes odds, picks, handicapping analysis, best bets, and more horse racing news this weekend
Preakness Day has arrived! Stay-tuned with us all day for LIVE odds for Preakness, expert picks, Preakness Past Performances brought to you by Brisnet, and horse racing news, with in-depth handicapping and analysis from our panel of experts.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday
A challenging three-race sequence to close out the card, led by the day's headliner, will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Post Preakness expert pick action in Hong Kong for May 17
Saturday night and still looking for something to play after the Preakness dies down? Hong Kong’s Sha Tin has a 10-race program.
International
2025 Preakness Stakes odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Quickly glance at why you should or shouldn't bet each horse in the 2025 Preakness Stakes.
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2025 Preakness Stakes: Weather forecast, chance of rain for the day of the race
What will the weather be like at Pimlico Park today? Will there be rain?
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Pimlico: Analyzing Preakness Day mandatory-payout carryovers
A couple of five-figure jackpot carryovers will be dispersed in mandatory fashion on Preakness Day at Pimlico.
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2025 Preakness Stakes Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses Before 150th Race
2025 Preakness Stakes Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses Before 150th Race
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Scully: Pick 3 play on Preakness Day
Nine are set for the 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1), and Kentucky Derby (G1) runner-up Journalism has been installed as the 8-5 morning line favorite.
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2025 Preakness Stakes horses: trainers, jockeys, owners competing in the race
Who are the horse trainers, owners and jockeys in Preakness Stakes 150?
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2025 Preakness Stakes odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
A Speedy Favorite to Bet in the Preakness, A Lucrative Longshot to bet for the Preakness, and Pace of the Race with how the Preakness Stakes will be run.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin for night of May 17
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to bet the 2025 Honeymoon Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies will travel nine furlongs on the Santa Anita turf in Sunday’s $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3)
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Spot Plays for 2025 Preakness Day undercard
If the weather and field sizes hold, it would be no surprise to see around $100 million handled at Pimlico on Saturday. Here are a trio of runners on the undercard I'll be taking a look at.
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Betting the 2025 Preakness Stakes on Different Budgets
The second leg of the Triple Crown series has attracted nine three-year-olds to run 1 3/16 miles at Pimlico on Saturday
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2025 Preakness Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
Have you ever wondered how much prize money the winning Preakness owner and trainer receive? We have the answers.
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British Racing $10 Money Back starts May 17: Play for Newbury’s 5th race
Whether you’re a longtime fan of British racing, or just curious to test the waters, TwinSpires.com’s money-back offer is a great opportunity to get involved in the action across the pond.
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2025 Preakness Brisnet Speed Rating report
Let’s preview the two most recent Speed ratings for the rest of the 2025 field, ranked by the top last-out number.
Preakness Stakes
LIVE 2025 Black-Eyed Susan: Odds, picks, handicapping commentary, and more
We're back with more LIVE coverage of the day's races! With a great race day ahead of us, expert picks, and commentary from our expert panel, it is sure to not disappoint any horse racing enthusiast!
Analysis
Best way for beginners to bet $10 on the 2025 Preakness Stakes
Saturday’s 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico is a perfect opportunity for beginning bettors to test the waters with a $10 horse racing bet.
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2025 Preakness Stakes Free Betting Guide
This ultimate Preakness Betting Guide makes it easy to place those best bets and build that bankroll. Discover our FREE betting guide today!
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Analyzing the running styles of 2025 Preakness contenders
How fast a pace will we see in Saturday’s 150th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1)? Perhaps analyzing the field will reveal the answer.
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Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Heart of Honor
After falling a nose shy of victory in the UAE Derby (G2) in Dubai, Heart of Honor passed on a start in the Kentucky Derby (G1) to await the Preakness (G1).
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Preakness Stakes pedigree profile: Pay Billy
Back-to-back triumphs in the 1 1/16-mile Private Terms S. and 1 1/8-mile Federico Tesio S. have stamped Pay Billy as a contender for the 2025 Preakness (G1).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Black-Eyed Susan undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) undercard at Pimlico on Friday, May 16, along with horses to play in five-figure carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.
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2025 Black-Eyed Susan & Friday Racing odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Find multiple expert picks and plays for the full day of Friday racing and Black-Eyed Susan Stakes at Pimlico Park.
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