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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smoovin Saturday wins debut
Trainer Michael McCarthy nearly nabbed his first Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2025, saddling Journalism to finish second as the favorite.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2025
Jason welcomes in Phillip Shelton from Medallion Racing to talk about winning a pair of Breeders' Cup races and finishing fourth in the BCBC this year!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes Vic Stauffer to talk about his new role as the announcer at Turf Paradise, calling races as you get older, racing in Arizona, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Balboa rebounds at Laurel Park
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Clairiere’s brother Courting wins
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Unique Bella’s half-bro wins
While most eyes were focused on the Breeders’ Cup, a bevy of talented two-year-olds scored maiden victories at racetracks across the country last week.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: 14 Postscripts on the Championships
Thoughts on Forever Young, Nysos, Ethical Diamond, Scylla, Ted Noffey, and more!
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing
Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
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Top 5 questions to be answered at 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Two extraordinary days of racing at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup promise to deliver pulsating performances on the track, with wider historical repercussions.
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
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Trainer and jockey trends to consider for Breeders' Cup 2025
If you’re looking for a trainer and jockey to follow at the Breeders’ Cup, statistics suggest you should look seriously at Charlie Appleby and William Buick.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Sires battle for all-time record
Into Mischief, Dubawi, Curlin, and Tapit all have multiple chances to increase their totals.
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2025 Breeders Cup News and Notes: Everything you need for race day
The Breeders' Cup is upon us, which means it's time for our annual Breeders' Cup news and notes. Come here to find updates all week.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint performances
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) enjoyed its inaugural running in 2007. In the years since, the race has been a proving ground for the fleetest female racehorses in North America.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Incredibolt
Incredibolt joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby sooner than many horses. The early-maturing colt won the Street Sense (G3) during the fall meet at Churchill Downs with a last-to-first rally.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Gallivant graduates in a stakes
It’s uncommon for horses to score their first career win at the stakes level, but Gallivant achieved the feat in the Bowman Mill S. at Keeneland.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Sprint performances
Over the course of 38 editions, the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) has produced a bevy of eye-catching winners. Let’s take a tour through history and rank the Top 10 best Breeders’ Cup Sprint performances.
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Tall Tales of the Track: A Stinging Inspiration for Success
Some horses just need a little inspiration. A little kick of the heels cues them to pick up their pace. Maybe a smooch in their ear to signal ‘time to fly.’ We know and love horses for their many fantastic attributes, like speed, stamina, and heart, but we have all seen times when they need something extra to extend themselves. In the case of Polynesian, he needed a few stings to find success.
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Run the Gantlet: Enigmatic champion of the turf
The good ones sometimes come in waves. For a period in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the tide was extraordinarily high for Paul Mellon.
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Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Championships Saturday
Continued from Vol. 1 on Breeders' Cup milestones and storylines for Future Stars Friday
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Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Milestones, Future Stars Friday
As we eagerly await the official fields for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 extravaganza at Del Mar, the prime contenders and broad outlines are already coming into focus
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Further Ado wins by 20 lengths
The roster of possible 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders saw a major shakeup last Friday when Further Ado obliterated a Keeneland maiden special weight.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty leads Classic workers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 17 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 13, 2025
Jason discusses tournaments including the recent Keeneland BCBC/NHC Qualifier and the upcoming BCBC.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 9, 2025
Jason discusses Napoleon Solo bypassing the Breeders' Cup and horse racing's lack of a true "schedule."
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Intrepido
In recent years, the dominant sire (and grandsire) of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners has been Into Mischief.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Local Knowledge finishes fast
Ted Noffey isn’t the only promising 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender campaigned by Spendthrift Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Napoleon Solo
Napoleon Solo joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a tremendous performance in the Champagne (G1), leading all the way to dominate by 6 1/2 lengths.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ted Noffey
In the 151-year history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only five stallions have sired three Derby winners. The latest to match the record is Into Mischief.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Daryz wins Arc, leads 21 qualifiers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 24 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 6, 2025
Jason discusses the weekend and remembers longtime Southern California-based handicapper Jeff Siegel.
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LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes, odds, picks, entries, results, coverage and more!
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Oct. 4, 2025]
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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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets for the Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland and the Frizette (G1) at Belmont at Aqueduct.
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2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Minnie Hauk, Aventure, Kalpana, the Japanese, Andre Fabre & more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Igniter, Provenance improve
A trio of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers sent out noteworthy two-year-old maiden winners last week.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Nevada Beach surprises in Goodwood
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 31 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 29, 2025
Jason discusses being away from racing for his vacation and disconnecting from the game for a bit.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Englishman stuns on debut
Once in a while, a two-year-old Thoroughbred debuts with a performance so impressive that talk immediately turns to their Kentucky Derby (G1) potential.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Haulin Ice romps in Princess Rooney
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 38 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 20 - 22]
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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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds
The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech takes Woodbine Mile
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 45 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner
Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 15, 2025
Jason discusses the conclusion of the Colonial Downs meet and the season as a whole.
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LIVE Churchill Downs Races Today: Iroquois Stakes 2025 picks, odds entries, and more
Welcome to our 2025 Churchill Downs races today LIVE coverage!
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 13-14]
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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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Sept. 11, 2025
Jason shares some thoughts on 'influencer marketing' in Thursday Thoughts.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Boyd impresses in Del Mar debut
After a busy summer of racing, the Del Mar meet wrapped up on Sunday. Among the most notable winners on closing day was a talented two-year-old named Boyd.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Diktaean, Self Improvement qualify via Korea
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 52 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message for Sept. 8, 2025
Jason discusses some highlights from the weekend of racing, including the season endings of Del Mar and Emerald Downs.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 6-7]
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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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Sept. 4, 2025
Jason discusses the winding road of some of this weekend's big races, the Old Dominion Derby (G3) and Super Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Check out Kristofferson, Talkin
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch scours racing results from coast to coast to bring you 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders before they reach the spotlight.
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Racing Roundtable: Labor Day weekend 2025
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson cover some of the highlights of an eventful Labor Day weekend.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Big wins for Fierceness, Antiquarian
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 59 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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LIVE Pacific Classic 2025: Del Mar Picks, odds, entries and more
Welcome to the Pacific Classic 2025 Del Mar LIVE coverage!
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Horse Racing This Labor Day Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 30 - Sept. 1]
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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Remembering Katrina, Part II: Our 'Happy Ticket'
Continued from Remembering Katrina, Part I: "Shadow Cast" over Travers weekend.
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Remembering Katrina, Part I: 'Shadow Cast' over Travers weekend
Originally published in August 2015, this personal reflection re-emerges from the archives in observance of the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Aug. 28, 2025
Jason discusses a question that was posed online: Should track announcers be active on social media engaging directly with fans and bettors?
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Racing Roundtable: Thorpedo Anna, Filly & Mare Sprint contenders, Ombudsman & more
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson discuss Thorpedo Anna's pursuit of a repeat victory in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) contenders Hope Road and Sweet Azteca, and what else caught their eye in racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty shines again in Travers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 66 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Aug. 25, 2025
Jason discusses some of the highlights from Charles Town Classic night at Charles Town.
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LIVE Travers Stakes 2025: Picks, odds, entries, replays, results and more
Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Travers Stakes 2025.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 23-24]
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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The Heart that Wears the Crown: Secretariat
Fifty years and 31 lengths ago, Secretariat sailed into the history books as the ninth horse to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, our American Triple Crown.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Aug. 21, 2025
Jason discusses Saturday's Canadian Derby (G3) and looks back at a memorable edition of Western Canada's signature race.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Big Saturday awaits at Saratoga
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 73 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Aug. 18, 2025
Jason discusses one of his biggest bucket list racing events, this past Saturday's Gold Cup and Saucer at Charlottetown.
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Exclusive Trackside Coverage: 2025 Kings Plate Day [VIDEO]
Woodbine has come to life with a slew of stakes races for the day, including the main headliner — the 2025 Kings Plate S.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 16-17, 2025]
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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Scully: Spot Plays for King’s Plate Day at Woodbine
Handicapper James Scully analyzes Saturday's 166th running of the King's Plate Stakes at Woodbine and offers other spot plays on the 13-race program.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Aug. 14, 2025
Jason discusses Sunday's Longacres Mile and tells some stories of his favorite race of the year.
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Racing Roundtable: Arlington Million and Sword Dancer
On this week's Racing Roundtable, the focus is on takeaways following the Arlington Million (G1) and Sword Dancer (G1).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Aug. 11, 2025
Jason looks back at calling this weekend's Arlington Million (G1) and talks about the day on the track.
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LIVE Arlington Million Stakes 2025: Picks, odds, entries and more
Welcome to our live coverage of Arlington Million Stakes 2025 at Colonial Downs.
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Trackside: 2025 Arlington Million
Join TwinSpires trackside at Colonial Downs for exclusive interviews, picks, and more!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Aug. 7, 2025
Jason discusses this weekend's Arlington Million and a memory of the first Million at Colonial in 2023.
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2025 Arlington Million International Scouting Report: Cairo
Once a promising prospect for Aidan O’Brien, Cairo is in the midst of a renaissance for British trainer Alice Haynes.
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Racing Roundtable: Sierra Leone reinvigorates Classic prospects, Seismic Beauty strikes at Del Mar
On this week's Racing Roundtable, Ashley Anderson, Vance Hanson, and James Scully discuss the Breeders' Cup prospects of Whitney (G1) winner Sierra Leone and Clement L. Hirsch (G1) winner Seismic Beauty, as well as other performances to note from last week.
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LIVE 2025 Whitney Stakes: Picks, odds, entries and more
Welcome to our live coverage of Whitney Stakes 2025 at Saratoga.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 2-3, 2025]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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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for July 31, 2025
Jason writes about calling races while getting older and the effects of age on announcing.
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Daryl's Joy: Antipodean warrior once honored at Saratoga
Although not the best nor most accomplished horse from Australia and New Zealand to ever grace the American turf, Daryl's Joy held his form in the U.S. far better than most Antipodean invaders.
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Glorious Goodwood 2025: Sussex, Molecomb, Nassau offer BC berths
Three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races are on tap at Glorious Goodwood this week, but clues for Del Mar can be gleaned throughout the festival.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for July 28, 2025
Jason discusses some jockey stories from the weekend about Tyler Conner and Perry Ouzts.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 24, 2025
Jason discusses recency bias in racing and the top two three-year-olds this year.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 21, 2025
Jason discusses Journalism's Haskell (G1) win and deciding on a horse's 'greatness'.
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LIVE Haskell Stakes 2025: Picks, odds, entries and more
Welcome to our live coverage of Haskell Stakes 2025 at Monmouth Park.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [July 19-21]
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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Tall Tales of the Track: Unexpected Glory
Needing a big win to get him back on track, Sande sought a mount for the 1925 Kentucky Derby, but came up empty until he found that Gifford Cochran's Flying Ebony needed a rider. What happened next etched Flying Ebony’s name in the Run for the Roses’ record books.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 17, 2025
Jason discusses our attachment and need for technology in life, occupations, and racing!
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Racing Roundtable: Farewell to D. Wayne Lukas and recapping Stephen Foster Day
This week, the Racing Roundtable is more a debate than a forum as James Scully and Vance Hanson alone hash out the events and major races of the past weekend.
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D. Wayne Lukas: One horse that could have been his best
D. Wayne Lukas consistently reached new levels, sometimes many times over, but a few of us will always remember Grand Canyon as the player who might have defined the coach's entire career.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 30, 2025
Jason discusses a crazy storm at a baseball game and are there things racing can do to have less "off tracks."
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Before the Winner’s Circle and Hall of Fame, D. Wayne Lukas Was a Boy with a Horse
Over the course of his long Hall of Fame career, Lukas built a reputation as one of the sport’s greatest trainers, with nearly 5,000 wins and a long list of champions, but how did this small-town boy become the Coach? The answer lies in Lukas’s earliest years as a boy, with an innate sense of how to get the best of an athlete, human or equine.
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