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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Handicapping Future Stars Friday Pick 5
James Scully recommends a Pick 5 wager for the 2025 Future Stars Friday Breeders' Cup program at Del Mar.
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How to bet 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
Pool 1 of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager may seem like a lottery. But there are a few strategies that are worth considering.
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Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2025 [FREE DOWNLOAD]
The Breeders' Cup is a massive event of 14 races with almost 200 horses and TwinSpires presents a guide to the vast volume of high quality horses and high quality races at Del Mar for 2025.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Fierceness
Pacific Classic (G1) romper Fierceness projects to go favored in the $7 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Saturday, and James Scully previews betting angles for standing with and against Fierceness.
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Under-the-radar internationals for 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Eight international runners who are flying under the radar at Del Mar, all at double-digit morning line odds.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Spot Plays
The highly anticipated and lucrative Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) will take place this Friday and Saturday.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Rolling Pick 3s Best Bet
James Scully handicaps his best favorite rolling Pick 3 sequence in the 2025 Breeders' Cup.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 30, 2025
Jason shares some final thoughts about this year's Breeders' Cup.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $24,292 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 30 at Del Mar, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 30, 2025
Jason is joined by Brisnet and TwinSpires' own Kellie Reilly to talk about many of the international runners in this year's Breeders' Cup races.
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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 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.
Analysis
Superfecta plays for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
An overflow cast of 16 have been entered to contest the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
An excellent field of 10 will jaunt eight panels on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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2025 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from the morning-line odds
Fields have been finalized for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar. Morning-line odds suggest we’re in for some fascinating racing.
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How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A full field of 12 two-year-olds will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Friday.
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How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
A total of nine two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
A full field of two-year-olds will take a one-mile spin around the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Price plays for 2025 Breeders' Cup Doubles
There will be rolling Double wagers throughout the two-day stand at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, with minimums set at $1.
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Betting the 2025 Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4
One of the more fascinating betting opportunities on Breeders' Cup Saturday is the 50-cent all-turf Pick 4.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
James Scully previews longshots to consider for the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play Chayton at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 29, 2025
Jason discusses the Breeders' Cup draw, some of the races and sequences, and the news of the day leading up to the big weekend.
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Racing Roundtable: 2025 Breeders' Cup post draw
In the final Racing Roundtable before the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar, James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Vance Hanson focus primarily on who they think were the winners and losers at Monday's post position draw.
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Playing the 2025 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge on TwinSpires
In addition to keeping their winnings, the winner also earns more than 28% of the total prize pool. Last year’s winner, North Dakota bar owner Steven Wells, beat 584 other contestants and earned a first prize of $421,200 on top of his betting earnings of $152,000.
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Betting With, and Against, Precise in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Two-time Group 1 heroine #13 Precise (6-5) will lead a deep and classy field of two-year-old ladies postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Friday.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar is truly an international event this year.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A baker’s dozen fillies and mares will race 1 1/8 miles over the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Nine of the 14 horses entered for the lucrative, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday are based overseas.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A standout field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Del Mar main oval in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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Meet the Contenders: Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies 2025
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Del Mar. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A sensational field of nine, eight of which are Grade 1 winners, will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar dirt in the exquisite, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
Formidable favorites abound in the five championship races for two-year-olds on Breeders’ Cup Friday at Del Mar, but you can bet longshots will factor as well.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
If you’re looking for live longshots to bet across the nine championship races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Del Mar, we’re here to help.
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Meet the Contenders: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2025
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Breeders' Cup Juvenile at Del Mar. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including win bets on a trio of two-year-olds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 28, 2025
Jason welcomes in legendary hockey announcer and horseplayer Ed Olcyzk to the show to talk Breeders' Cup, how he came to be a horseplayer, tournament play, hockey, and more!
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2025 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday evening, finalizing the fields for 14 championship races at Del Mar.
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Ted Noffey among notables in KY Derby Future Wager Pool 1
The first of six Kentucky Derby Future Wagers (KDFW) for the 152nd edition of the "Run for the Roses" on May 2, 2026, will be held this week, beginning at noon ET on Wednesday.
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Five Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends: Winning Some Green on the Green
Given the unpredictable nature of turf racing and the international talent it attracts, identifying winning trends can give bettors an edge.
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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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 2025 fields are almost set
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is only four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Breeders’ Cup Classic Brisnet Speed Rating Report
James Scully analyzes numbers earned by contenders in the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic Brisnet Speed Rating Report.
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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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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis $27,334 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in the $27,334 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 27, 2025
Jason discusses the racing from the weekend including Keeneland closing and Churchill Downs kicking off the fall meet.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 27, 2025
Jason discusses the retirement and career of jockey Willie Martinez who rode his final race this weekend.
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Analyzing Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Hawthorne
The Sunday card at Hawthorne is highlighted by carryovers in the $1 Pick 6 and both of the 50-cent Pick 5s.
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French Spot Plays: Saint-Cloud for Oct. 26
The last significant day of the 2025 French flat season occurs Sunday at Saint-Cloud, when it hosts six Group stakes for Thoroughbreds.
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How to bet Keeneland’s $23,820 Super High 5 carryover
Saturday is closing day of the Keeneland fall meet. There are three stakes on the agenda, but the betting highlight is a $23,820 Super High 5 carryover.
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2025 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Compared to the chalk-heavy results of the 2023 Breeders' Cup, the 2024 edition at Del Mar was rather kind to longshot players.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Sunday
Churchill Downs will host an 11-race card consisting solely of juvenile runners on the opening day of the meeting on Sunday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 25
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 Unreachable Star Handicap
An overflow cast of 13 sophomores bred in the Hoosier State will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Horseshoe Indianapolis main surface in Saturday’s $125,000 Unreachable Star S.
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Breeders' Cup: Finding Vulnerable Favorites in the 2025 Breeders' Cup
Whether it's the Breeders' Cup or a run-of-the-mill card at Podunk Downs, an important part of betting strategy is determining whether the likely favorite is one to back or fade.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 24 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, including a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 25-26 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and guest David Levitch share their best bets for the Bryan Station (G3) and Fayette (G3) at Keeneland on closing day and the Street Sense (G3) on opening day of Churchill Downs' fall meet.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Aqueduct Saturday [Oct. 25]
A huge day of racing for New York-bred runners will highlight a big day of action at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2025 Twilight Derby
A compact field of five will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita turf course in Saturday’s $200,000 Twilight Derby (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 Bryan Station Stakes
An overflow field of 15 sophomores are entered to run one mile on the Keeneland grass in Saturday's wildly competitive $600,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2025 Street Sense Stakes
A talented field of seven juveniles will vie in Sunday's $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Betting With, and Against, Bracket Buster in the 2025 Fayette S.
A deep field of 11 will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G3).
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Spotlighting top returnees from 2024
Spotlighting the top performers from the 2024 Breeders' Cup who will be back for the two-day, 14-race program at Del Mar this year on Oct. 31-Nov. 1.
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How to bet the 2025 Valley View Stakes
An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies are entered to travel eight grassy furlongs on the Keeneland lawn in Friday’s $400,000 Valley View S. (G3).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Thursday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 23, 2025
Jason discusses the "savior complex" that sometimes comes up in horse racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 23, 2025
Jason discusses the Breeders' Cup pre-entries and the upcoming weekend action from Keeneland and Churchill Downs. Kellie Reilly joins for our International Radar segment to talk international raiders in the Breeders' Cup.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland's five-figure carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 23 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Street Sense
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Street Sense S. at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well.
Racing
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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2025 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
The 14 races comprising the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar have attracted 207 pre-entries courtesy of 191 horses.
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Racing Roundtable: Top Breeders' Cup stables, multi-race wager strategies, and more
In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson reconvene to debate the top stables headed to the 2025 Breeders' Cup, where to single in multi-race wagers on the Nov. 1 card at Del Mar, and more.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 22
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 22, 2025
Jason continues his talk about A.I. in horse racing and welcomes in racing journalist Marcus Hersh to talk about the current Keeneland meet, the upcoming Breeders' Cup, and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 longshots, 4 win bets
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Keeneland’s $24,777 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $4,031 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $4,031 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 21, 2025
Jason welcomes in Najja Thompson from the New York Thoroughbred Breeders to talk New York racing, breeding, the Breeders' Cup, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Paladin wins via DQ
Trainer Chad Brown has won four Eclipse Awards for outstanding trainer, but a Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph has proven elusive. That may change in 2026.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Calandagan strikes in the Champion
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 10 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 Oct. 20, 2025
Jason discusses the upcoming Breeders' Cup and some races he's looking forward to.
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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.
Features
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 20, 2025
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing at Keeneland and Belmont at Aqueduct as well as discussing some industry topics.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: The Last Delivery at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 20 at Mahoning Valley and Finger Lakes, along with analysis of the $3,190 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hawthorne: A single for the $9,465 Pick 6 carryover
Don’t forget to play the Sunday card at Hawthorne, which includes a $9,465 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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Keeneland: Longshots to bet in the $37,088 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Keeneland includes two graded stakes and an enticing $37,088 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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How to bet the 2025 Dowager Stakes
A super competitive field of nine fillies and mares will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland grass in Sunday’s $350,000 Dowager S. (G3).
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How to bet the 2025 Noble Damsel Stakes
Seven fillies and mares are entered for the grass in Sunday’s $150,000 Noble Damsel S. at Aqueduct.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Sunday, Oct. 19
The pair of stakes races on the Sunday card at Woodbine will close out the Pick 3 of the Week.
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British Spot Plays: Ascot Oct. 18
For the first time in several years, Saturday's British Champions Day at Ascot appears likely to avoid the plague of extremely soft conditions.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 18
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Keeneland’s $249,893 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 17 at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Remington Park, including a ticket for Keeneland’s huge $249,893 Pick 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 18-19 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Kyle Hampton declare their best bets for the Perryville (G3), Raven Run (G2), and Dowager (G3) over the weekend at Keeneland.
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How to bet the 2025 Perryville Stakes
A compact and talented field of six sophomores will dash seven furlongs on the Keeneland main surface in Saturday’s $350,000 Perryville S. (G3).
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Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
I’ll go after the early Pick 4 on the Keeneland Saturday card, which kicks off with a pair of races for two-year-olds.
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