Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 5-1 shot at Saratoga

Fri Jul 26 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 26 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Colonial’s $4,419 Pick 6 carryover.
Saturday Stakes Analysis for Woodbine

Fri Jul 26 2024John Mucciolo

A pair of graded stakes contests will highlight a nice card at Woodbine on Saturday, and I have found a few horses with value that are worth including in my wagers.
Exotics Plays for the Daisycutter Handicap

Thu Jul 25 2024John Mucciolo

A strong cast of nine fillies and mares will run five-eighths on the Del Mar green in Saturday’s $100,000 Daisycutter H.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for July 27 [Video]

Thu Jul 25 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali opine on their best bets and fades for the Jim Dandy S. (G2) and other races on Saratoga's weekend cards, plus the Bing Crosby (G1) at Del Mar and more. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Betting the 2024 Amsterdam Stakes

Thu Jul 25 2024John Mucciolo

Friday’s $200,000 Amsterdam S. (G2) at Saratoga might only have five sophomores in the field, but each of the handful is a fantastic performer.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Del Mar’s $144,919 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jul 25 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 25 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial and Del Mar.
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Thu Jul 25 2024TwinSpires Staff

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Wed Jul 24 2024TwinSpires Staff

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Grade 2 Jim Dandy S. trends and field analysis

Wed Jul 24 2024Ashley Anderson

Local Travers S. (G1) prep, the Grade 2 Jim Dandy, will present a rematch of Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Fierceness and runner-up Sierra Leone on Saturday, July 27, at Saratoga.
How to bet the Cougar II Stakes

Wed Jul 24 2024John Mucciolo

A compact field of six will travel 12 furlongs on the Del Mar main oval in the Thursday feature, the $100,000 Cougar II S. (G3).
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Golden Cookie looks live at 5-1

Wed Jul 24 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 24 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, along with a horse to single in the $5,237 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
How to bet the 2024 Honorable Miss Handicap

Tue Jul 23 2024John Mucciolo

An excellent field of eight fillies and mares will vie in Wednesday’s $200,000 Honorable Miss H. (G2) at Saratoga.
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 23, 2024

Tue Jul 23 2024Dick Powell

Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs.