Hanson: 2024 Kentucky Derby Day spot plays

Wed May 01 2024Vance Hanson

You can find my selections for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and several other stakes on Saturday's Churchill Downs card in the TwinSpires Kentucky Derby Betting Guide. For this piece, I'll mention my firmest opinion on that selection grid plus thoughts on a couple other stakes earlier in the afternoon.
Hanson: 2024 Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays

Wed May 01 2024Vance Hanson

Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs figures to be a spectacular appetizer ahead of the bigger Saturday program, though an unfavorable forecast will perhaps put a slight damper on things.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 4 [Video]

Wed May 01 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, Darin Zoccali, and guest Nick Tammaro join forces to handicap Saturday's Kentucky Derby (G1) card at Churchill Downs. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin and Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,511 Super High 5 carryover

Wed May 01 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 1 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,511 Super High 5 carryover.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $12,158 Super High 5 carryover

Tue Apr 30 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a horse to key in Churchill’s $12,158 Super High 5 carryover.
How to bet with, and against, Shoot It True in the Kentucky Juvenile

Mon Apr 29 2024John Mucciolo

Dynamic debut winner #7 Shoot It True (7-5) is the morning-line selection for Thursday’s $250,000 Kentucky Juvenile S. at Churchill Downs.
Betting with, and against, No Nay Mets in the William Walker

Mon Apr 29 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 15 turf dashers is entered for the $300,000 William Walker S. at Churchill Downs on Wednesday.
Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Oaks

Mon Apr 29 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 16 three-year-old fillies has entered Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Churchill Downs Pick 3 play for Tuesday, April 30

Mon Apr 29 2024John Mucciolo

An interesting early three-race sequence caught my attention at Churchill Downs on Tuesday.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s mandatory-payout $176,026 Pick 5

Mon Apr 29 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 29 at Finger Lakes and Thistledown, along with horses to single in the mandatory-payout $176,026 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Gulfstream: How to bet the $7,852 Super High 5 carryover

Sun Apr 28 2024J. Keeler Johnson

If you can select the top five finishers in Sunday’s 10th race at Gulfstream Park, you can win a share of a $7,852 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
2024 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Sun Apr 28 2024James Scully

From 2012-2021, nine of 10 Kentucky Derby (G1) winners registered triple-digit Brisnet Speed ratings prior to the 1 1/4-mile race
Gulfstream: Live longshots in the mandatory-payout $308,801 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover

Sat Apr 27 2024J. Keeler Johnson

On Saturday at Gulfstream Park, a $308,801 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 is being paid out in mandatory fashion. Gulfstream estimates that the final pool will exceed $3 million, making it a must-play wager.