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Remembering Katrina, Part II: Our 'Happy Ticket'
Remembering Katrina, Part I: 'Shadow Cast' over Travers weekend
Betting With, and Against, Nysos in the Pacific Classic
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How to bet the 2025 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
An excellent cast of nine, led by four Grade 1 winners including the defending champion in the contest, will vie in Sunday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2025 Hopeful Stakes
A strong and well-matched field of eight juveniles will run seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Monday’s $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1).
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How to bet the 2025 Kentucky Downs Juvenile Sprint Stakes
A total of 10 two-year-olds will travel six panels over the green in Sunday’s lucrative, $1 million Kentucky Downs Juvenile Sprint S.
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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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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $85,967 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 29 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Saratoga’s $85,967 Pick 6 carryover.
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Betting With, and Against, Nysos in the Pacific Classic
A stellar rendition of the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) will take place at Del Mar on Saturday with a robust field of eight set to go postward.
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 Spinaway Stakes
A fine field of 10 juvenile fillies will travel seven panels over the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Spinaway S. (G1).
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Pick 4 of the Week: Kentucky Downs Saturday
Four closing races, three of which are of the graded stakes variety, with combined total purses in excess of $7.5 million, will be my aim with the Pick 4 of the Week at Kentucky Downs.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday
The Pacific Classic headlines a massive day of racing at Del Mar on Saturday, and I will go after the closing Pick 3 with the feature in the middle of the sequence.
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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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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $30,505 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 28 at Saratoga, Kentucky Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $30,505 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 28, 2025
Jason talks about an interesting betting situation from Colonial Downs and discusses Labor Day racing memories from River Downs. Kellie Reilly joins for our weekly International Radar segment.
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How to bet the 2025 Tapit Stakes
An overflow field of 16 is entered in the opening day feature at Kentucky Downs, the $500,000 Tapit S.
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How to bet the Perfect Sting Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares will travel one mile over the inner turf in Friday’s deep, $150,000 Perfect Sting S. at Saratoga.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 27, 2025
Jason discusses NYRA changing their rule for common ownership entries and welcomes in trainer Joe Sharp to talk Saratoga, Kentucky Downs, some of his horses, and more!
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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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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action from Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three juveniles at two tracks
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a first-time starter at 8-1 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 26, 2025
Jason welcomes in Southern California handicapper Jon Lindo to talk Del Mar, Pacific Classic (G1), and much more!
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Triple Crown profile: Secretariat
Learn about the legendary racing career of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat.
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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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 25, 2025
Jason catches up on the news and racing of the weekend including Travers Day at Saratoga and Sovereignty's big win.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Go Get It can win at 5-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 25 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,091 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Analyzing mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers at Ellis, Gulfstream
A couple of mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers at Ellis Park and Gulfstream Park add great betting value to Sunday’s Thoroughbred horse racing action.
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Spot Plays for Deauville Aug. 24
This Sunday's program at Deauville is the last of the summer to feature Group 1 competition
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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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Colonial Downs: How to bet the $14,179 Pick 5 carryover
There are a couple of enticing carryovers to chase on Saturday at Colonial Downs.
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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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How to bet the 2025 Rancho Bernardo Handicap
Sunday’s $100,000 Rancho Bernardo H. (G2) at Del Mar attracted just five fillies and mares for the 6 1/2-furlong dash, but the affair features an intriguing contrast between the two main players in the heat.
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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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How to bet the 2025 Pat O’Brien Stakes
A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) is on the line in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2) at Del Mar.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday, Aug. 23
A pair of two-year-old races will kick off the Pick 3 of the Week at Ellis Park on Saturday.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Emerald Downs $78,841 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 22 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with horses to single in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Emerald Downs.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday
A total of five Pick 4 wagers will be offered on the massive Travers Day card at Saratoga on Saturday, and I found the one that intrigues me the most.
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How to bet the 2025 Jamestown Stakes
An octet of juveniles will jaunt 5 1/2 panels on the outer turf oval at Colonial Downs in Saturday’s $125,000 Jamestown S.
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Betting With, and Against, Sovereignty in the Travers
A compact field of five sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga on Saturday in the $1.25 million Travers S. (G1).
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Aug. 21
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets for the Travers Day undercard at Saratoga.
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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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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 21 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in the $1,594 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 21, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing X (twitter) spaces and looks ahead to the Charles Town Classic (G2) and Canadian Derby (G3) this weekend. We also welcome in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment.
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 22
The Group offerings on Day 3 of the Ebor Festival at York range from stayers in the Lonsdale Cup (G2) to the swiftest five-furlong specialists in the featured Nunthorpe (G1).
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How to bet the 2025 Yaddo Stakes
A dozen New York-bred fillies and mares are entered for the turf in Friday’s $150,000 Yaddo S. at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2025 Charles Town Classic
A sharp field of eight will run 1 1/8 miles in Friday night’s lucrative, $1 million Charles Town Classic S. (G2).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in Bucchero Handicap
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot in the Bucchero H.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 20, 2025
Jason welcomes in handicapper Nick Tammaro to the show to talk about Saratoga, Travers Day, and tell some old stories.
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Tall Tales of the Track: Bug Boys Get It Done for Father & Son
Ira Hanford and Bill Boland share a unique connection: not only were these two riders ‘bug boys’ when they won the Kentucky Derby, but their mounts were sire and son, making these winners singular in the annals of the history of the Run for the Roses.
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 20
The four-day Ebor Festival at York, one of England's classiest multi-day fixtures outside Royal Ascot, kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Smarty Jones, Cathryn Sophia plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, along with a horse to single in the $4,020 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 19, 2025
Jason recaps the Longacres Mile and welcomes in top Steeplechase jockey Graham Watters, who talks about riding jump races, his journey from Ireland to the United States, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Nitrogen, She Feels Pretty and year-end implications
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson discuss Nitrogen's grasp on the three-year-old female division, She Feels Pretty stretching out in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1), and what else caught their eye in racing.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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International spotlight: 2025 Juddmonte International at York
The Juddmonte International (G1) might have only six runners, but the Wednesday highlight is brimming with intrigue.
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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’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Ellis, Presque Isle
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 18, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Ellis and Presque Isle Downs.
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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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 18, 2025
Jason looks back at the weekend action, including the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga, the King's Plate at Woodbine, and much more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $6,936 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by a $6,936 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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British Racing Money Back Play for Pontefract Aug. 17
The TwinSpires “British Racing $10 Money Back” promotion heads to Pontefract on Sunday, Aug. 17.
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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.
Expert Picks
Analyzing Saturday carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar, and Ellis Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Saturday carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar, and Ellis Park.
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How to bet the 2025 Bolton Landing Stakes
The Sunday feature at Saratoga is the $150,000 Bolton Landing S., a 5 1/2-furlong dash on the turf for juvenile fillies.
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How to play the King's and Queen's Pick 3 at Woodbine
TwinSpires players can opt in to vie for a 25% profit boost (up to $50) on their winning wagers in the King's and Queen's Pick 3.
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Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 17
One of the most important mile races in all of Europe highlights the Sunday program at Deauville.
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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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How to bet the 2025 Del Mar Oaks
A deep and competitive field of three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
I will take a swing at the closing Pick 3 on the Sunday card at Ellis Park, where my favorite types of races will be contested.
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Pick 5 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday
A fantastic card will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday, led by the 166th running of the King’s Plate S.
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Exotics Plays for the Iselin Stakes
A compact field of six will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Monmouth Park dirt in Saturday’s feature, the $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S. (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Good Cheer in the Alabama Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies, two of which are Grade 1 queens, will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Diamond Life can shine at Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 15, at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to play in the $2,919 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps Friday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 14, 2025
Jason catches up on some racing news, offers some thoughts on a few gambling related topics, and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the weekly International Radar segment.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shots at Colonial, Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 14 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including analysis of Colonial’s $1,112 Pick 6 carryover.
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Future is Now wins the Caress S. at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Chelsea Durand)
How to bet the Smart and Fancy Stakes
Nine fillies and mares are entered for the turf in Friday’s $150,000 Smart and Fancy S.
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How to bet the Cab Callaway Stakes
A cast of eight Empire State-bred sophomores will vie in Thursday’s Cab Calloway division of the $150,000 New York Stallion Series S.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 13, 2025
Jason looks ahead to Wednesday's racing at Saratoga and welcomes Robert Geller from Woodbine to talk King's Plate and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover.
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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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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 12, 2025
Jason welcomes in longtime Emerald Downs television analyst Joe Withee to talk about this weekend's Longacres Mile, the race's great history, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: El Cordobes earns Turf berth
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 80 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. 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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 11, 2025
Jason looks back at Festival Day at Colonial Downs and also discusses the racing and news from Saratoga.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 second-time starter
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 11 at Ellis Park, including a second-time starter at 12-1 odds.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Prairie Meadows: Betting the mandatory-payout $268,692 Pick 5 carryover
Bettors won’t want to miss the Sunday evening card at Prairie Meadows, which features the mandatory payout of a massive $268,692 Jackpot Pick 5 carryover.
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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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Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 10
It’s another banner Sunday at Deauville, with the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) highlighting a card including four black-type races.
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