Jason Beem's Thursday Column for May 11, 2023

Thu May 11 2023Jason Beem

Jason looks back at closing day at Tampa Bay Downs and his second season at the Oldsmar oval.
Racing Roundtable: 2023 Kentucky Derby weekend

Tue May 09 2023TwinSpires Staff

James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson recap the events of Kentucky Derby weekend in this edition of the Racing Roundtable.
2023 Kentucky Derby: Five Takeaways You Need to Know After Mage's Win in 149th Race

Sun May 07 2023Kellie Reilly

Mage’s victory as a 15-1 chance in Saturday’s 149th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) will leave plenty of food for thought in the coming days. For the moment, here are five instant takeaways.
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Mandarin Hero

Sat May 06 2023Kellie Reilly

Mandarin Hero will be the third Japanese runner in Kentucky Derby 149. There are a couple of key differences from compatriots Derma Sotogake and Continuar.
Top 10 angles to watch in 2023 Kentucky Derby

Sat May 06 2023Kellie Reilly

The 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1) offers several intriguing historical angles. As we settle in to enjoy the 149th Run for the Roses, let’s see which come to pass, and how many are deferred for another year.
Angel of Empire – Kentucky Derby Context

Sat May 06 2023James Scully

An off-the-pace runner, Angel of Empire displayed a terrific turn of foot in the Arkansas Derby (G1), surging from sixth to reach the lead by the top of the stretch, and the up-and-coming colt established himself as a serious Kentucky Derby contender while notching his first triple-digit Brisnet Speed rating (101)
A King's Coronation on 2000 Guineas Day at Newmarket

Sat May 06 2023Kellie Reilly

While much of the racing world’s attention on Saturday is focused on the Kentucky Derby (G1), earlier in the day, an heir to a centuries-long legacy will be crowned at a venue rich in tradition.
2023 Kentucky Derby by the numbers

Sat May 06 2023Ashley Anderson

Below we look ahead to the latest edition of the Run for the Roses with these fast facts and figures related to the 2023 Kentucky Derby field, along with the history of the most exciting two minutes in sports.
Can Artificial Intelligence, ChatGPT, Predict the Kentucky Derby winner?

Sat May 06 2023Ashley Anderson

With the advancement of artificial intelligence, we decided to test out the theory that A.I. could forecast the outcome of the Kentucky Derby. Thank you ChatGPT!
Betting with, and against, Forte in the Kentucky Derby

Thu May 04 2023John Mucciolo

The historic contest attracted a fantastic field full of excellent contenders for this edition of the tilt, but the clear one to beat is Champion #15 Forte (3-1) for conditioner Todd Pletcher.
Catching My Eye: Mornings with the Kentucky Derby and Oaks Runners

Thu May 04 2023Kevin Kilroy

Working on the Kentucky Derby notes team, I’ve been on the backside from the opening set at 5:15 a.m. until the final gallop at 10:00 a.m. every day for the last week.
Brisnet Speed Rating Report for 2023 Kentucky Derby

Wed May 03 2023James Scully

Brisnet Speed ratings provide a measure of how fast horses have run in their preceding races and serve as a valuable handicapping tool for Saturday’s 149th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs
Dosage Index, foaling dates for 2023 Kentucky Derby contenders

Tue May 02 2023Kellie Reilly

There are other data points, long predating a horse’s racing career, that some Kentucky Derby handicappers take into account – foaling date and the Dosage Index.