How to bet the Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes

Thu Apr 10 2025John Mucciolo

A talented group of nine will travel eight furlongs on the Keeneland green in Friday’s $650,000 Maker’s Mile S. (G1). I feel that three horses are potentially a cut above the rest of their foes in the event and will focus on the trio for the top slots in my vertical exotics plays.
Tipsheet: 2025 Lexington Stakes

Thu Apr 10 2025John Mucciolo

A well-matched field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington S. (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five across the wire with qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 basis.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Five-figure Keeneland carryovers

Thu Apr 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 10 at Keeneland, including a 5-1 shot to emphasize in lucrative Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $32,121 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Apr 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 9 at Keeneland, including horses to play in the $32,121 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 9

Wed Apr 09 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $800 Blue Grass KDBC Qualifier tournament

Tue Apr 08 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 8 at Keeneland, including analysis of the $6,200 Super High 5 carryover and the $800 Blue Grass KDBC Qualifier tournament.
Exacta of the Week: Commonwealth Stakes at Keeneland Tuesday

Mon Apr 07 2025John Mucciolo

The Exacta of the Week will come from Keeneland on Tuesday with the focus on the wildly competitive $250,000 Commonwealth S. (G2).
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $39,292 Pick 6

Mon Apr 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 7 at Keeneland, including analysis of the $39,292 Pick 6 carryover.
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Journalism retains 5-1 favoritism in KDFW Pool 6

Sun Apr 06 2025TwinSpires Staff

The sixth and final pool of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) closed Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, giving bettors an opportunity to lock into contenders prior to the last three major U.S. preps.
Gulfstream: How to bet the $10,992 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Apr 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The wagering highlight of a quiet Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is a non-jackpot $10,992 Super High 5 carryover.
Wood Memorial Stakes & Santa Anita Derby: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news

Sat Apr 05 2025TwinSpires Staff

Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Wood Memorial and Santa Anita Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby results and for each stakes race.
Santa Anita: How to bet the $20,311 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Apr 05 2025J. Keeler Johnson

If five stakes, including the Santa Anita Derby (G1), aren’t reason enough to bet Saturday's card at Santa Anita, there’s now a $20,311 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs.
Pick 4 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday

Fri Apr 04 2025John Mucciolo

The $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) highlights a big Saturday of racing at The Great Race Place. A trio of Pick 4 wagers are on the menu at the Arcadia, Calif. venue, and my focus will be on the middle one that begins in race six.