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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 22 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali propose their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Thistledown, and more. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Best Bet for the Lady Jacqueline Stakes
Fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Thistledown dirt in Saurday’s $250,000 Lady Jacqueline S.
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Ohio Derby Exotics Plays
Ten sophomores will contest the $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3) at Thistledown on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $43,297 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 20 at Royal Ascot and Aqueduct, including a single for Aqueduct’s $43,297 Pick 6 carryover.
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Grade 3 Chicago Stakes trends and field analysis
The 34th running of the Chicago S. (G3) will be held at Churchill Downs on Saturday, June 22, with Grade 1 winners Vahva and Society the class of the five-horse field.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jun. 20, 2024
We all have those mediocre horses that we loved when we were young. Jason writes about a couple of his.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Thursday
Several strong favorites, including the decorated stayer Kyprios, will be prominent in Royal Ascot's Group race offerings on Thursday. But I'll take a stand against all of them in the hope of hitting one or more home runs.
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2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Thursday’s Britannia Stakes
Gold Cup Day at Royal Ascot features three competitive handicaps. All three look to offer great opportunities for players.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $7,281 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 19 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $7,281 Super High 5 carryover.
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Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to Bet Wednesday’s Royal Hunt Cup
There’s arguably no more exciting handicap at Royal Ascot, for spectators and players, than Wednesday’s Royal Hunt Cup.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday
The centerpiece of Wednesday’s card at Royal Ascot, the Prince of Wales’s (G1), often produces one of the week’s enduring highlights. The 1 1/4-mile affair promises to deliver once again, as Breeders’ Cup stars Auguste Rodin and Inspiral square off in this “Win and You’re In” for the Turf (G1).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis Wednesday June 19, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 4-1 shot trying Tapeta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 18 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $3,138 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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2024 Royal Ascot Handicaps: How to bet Tuesday’s Ascot Stakes
If you’re a horse player, the best part about Royal Ascot is often the handicaps. With horses generally weighted close to their best form, they are nearly always open affairs, and big prices are common.
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Free 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the five-day Royal Ascot meeting beginning on Tuesday, June 18! Download our FREE 2024 Royal Ascot Betting Guide.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Tuesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes Pick 6 single
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 17 at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a single for the $994 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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2024 Royal Ascot: 5 longshots to consider
At this stage, the fields are coming together enough to try to find possible sleepers.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 17, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Churchill Downs: Keying a 6-1 shot in the $6,301 Super High 5 carryover
The Saturday finale at Churchill Downs ended with a giant surprise as 46-1 longshot Heart Spin took home top honors in a large field. Unsurprisingly, no one hit the $1 Super High 5, triggering a $6,301 carryover into the Sunday opener.
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Santa Anita Spot Plays for Sunday, June 16
A pair of stakes events on the lawn will be featured on a very good 12-race card at Santa Anita on Sunday.
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Betting the $3,846 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs
When 21-1 longshot Lil Town Sis won the Friday finale at Churchill Downs, it triggered a $3,846 Super High 5 carryover into Saturday’s card.
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Grade 2 Bed o’ Roses trends and field analysis
Now that we've looked at some of the recent Bed o' Roses trends, let's examine each runner in the 2024 field.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 15
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $9,051 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 14 at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, along with tickets for the $9,051 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 15 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro debate their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Belmont at Aqueduct, Monmouth, and more. 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!
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Betting With, and Against, Our Pretty Woman in the Monomoy Girl Stakes
Steve Asmussen’s #2 Our Pretty Woman (7-5) has been installed as the morning-line favorite for the affair in search of her initial stakes triumph.
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How to bet the Salvator Mile Stakes
A field of eight will go one mile on the Monmouth Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Salvator Mile S. (G3).
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How to bet the Eatontown Stakes
The first of a trio of graded stakes races to be held at Monmouth Park on Saturday is the $150,000 Eatontown S. (G3). A strong field of 10 fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles on the lawn in the affair, and at least five serious contenders will go postward in the deep event.
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Exotics Plays for the Chorleywood Stakes
A very talented field of 11 will vie in Saturday’s $175,000 Chorleywood S. The group features a bit of everything in the 1 3/8-mile turf endeavor, and I’m keying in on a trio of contenders for the extended turf test.
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Betting on the Bed o’ Roses Stakes
A deep and well-matched field of fillies and mares will run seven-eighths on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Bed o’ Roses S. (G2).
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jun. 13, 2024
Jason shares some memories of Golden Gate Fields and its recent closing.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play this 30-1 longshot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for Churchill’s $3,384 Super High 5 carryover and a horse to single in Santa Anita’s $60,770 Pick 6 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday June 12, 2024
Dick Powell furnishes his insights into Tuesday’s eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: A pair of 4-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 11, 2024
Dick Powell furnishes his insights into Tuesday’s eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 10, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in the $909 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Handicapping Churchill’s $4,059 Super High 5 carryover
If you’re in the mood for more betting action the day after the Belmont (G1), check out the Sunday card at Churchill Downs, which features a $4,059 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Sunday Stakes Spot Plays for Saratoga
A total of six black-type races for New York-bred runners will headline the final day of the brief meeting at Saratoga on Sunday.
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2024 Belmont Stakes News and Notes
Discover everything you need with TwinSpires 2024 Belmont Stakes news and notes all in one easy to get to location. Get yourself ready for race day!
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2024 Belmont Stakes odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
TwinSpires brings together our expert racing analysts to provide authoritative insight and analysis to form the best bets for the 2024 Belmont Stakes.
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2024 Belmont Stakes Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
The 156th Belmont Stakes will soon add the last jewel to the Triple Crown. The field is packed with familiar talent, with many of the 2024 Belmont Stakes contenders coming fresh out of the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, or the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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2024 Belmont Stakes Coverage; Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More
LIVE 2024 Belmont Stakes coverage with current odds for the Belmont Stakes, expert picks, analysis, race entries for all day racing, results, replays, favorites for the Belmont Stakes, and more. Don't miss a minute!
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Exotics Plays for the 2024 Jaipur Stakes
An overflow field of 16 turf dashers will jaunt 5 1/2 grassy panels on the Saratoga outer lawn in Saturday’s deep $500,000 Jaipur S. (G1). I rarely side with short-priced horses in fields of this nature, but #8 Cogburn (2-1) seems imposing to me.
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Betting the 2024 Belmont Stakes on Different Budgets
An excellent cast of 10 will vie in the $2 million Belmont S. (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga. The race features the first two Classic winners of the Triple Crown series, #3 Mystik Dan (5-1) and #1 Seize the Grey (6-1), but both could be vulnerable, in my opinion.
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Churchill Downs: Betting the $3,260 Super High 5 carryover
Belmont Stakes Day at Saratoga is attracting most of the Saturday attention, but don’t overlook the $3,260 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs at Churchill Downs.
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Horses of interest on 2024 Belmont Stakes Day card
Belmont Stakes Day ranks among the very best of the season, given the strength in depth of races across various divisions. The extravaganza’s transfer to Saratoga hasn’t changed that trend, and another fantastic array of betting opportunities presents itself on Saturday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Minty can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 7 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Belterra Park.
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Scully: Playing the All-Stakes Pick 4 on Friday’s Belmont at Saratoga program
Friday’s 12-race Belmont at Saratoga program features four stakes, the $500,000 Acorn (G1) for three-year-old fillies and a trio of graded turf events for distaffers, and I have put together a ticket for the all-stakes Pick 4.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 8 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades for Belmont Weekend at Saratoga along with some racing at Churchill Downs. 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!
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Longshots and value plays for Belmont Weekend June 7-8
Saratoga Racecourse will temporarily host Belmont Stakes Weekend in 2024 while historic Belmont Park undergoes renovations. The 1 1/2-mile Test of the Champion will be shortened to 1 1/4 miles due to Saratoga’s main track restrictions, opening the door for a potential upset winner among the 10-horse Belmont S. (G1) field.
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Betting with, and Against, Idiomatic in the Ogden Phipps
A total of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Ogden Phipps S. (G1). The race is led by champion #5 Idiomatic (3-5), who ran her win streak to six following a convincing score in the La Troienne S. (G1) at Churchill Downs in her seasonal debut.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for June 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the 20th anniversary of Smarty Jones' 2024 Triple Crown bid and gives his picks for this year's race.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 6 at Saratoga, along with tickets for the $3,029 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
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Free 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide: Picks, Analysis, Tips, and Trends
Find out everything you need to know for betting the Belmont Stakes on Saturday! Download our FREE 2024 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide.
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Belmont Stakes trends and 2024 field analysis
The 156th running of the Belmont S. (G1), the third leg of the American Triple Crown, will break tradition on Saturday, June 8, when it’s run at 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga Racecourse.
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How to bet the 2024 Met Mile
Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) winner #6 White Abarrio (6-5) leads a field of six for the $1 million Metropolitan H. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ward juvenile at 4-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 5 at Delaware Park, Churchill Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a Wesley Ward-trained juvenile at 4-1.
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How to bet the New York Stakes
The affair attracted a high-class field of accomplished runners in what is a very challenging handicapping assignment, but I feel that I am up to the task.
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How to bet the 2024 Acorn Stakes
A spectacular field of sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Friday’s $500,000 Acorn S. (G1)
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The best longshot to bet in the 2024 Belmont Stakes
Although I find the race itself potentially formful on paper, especially if the track is wet, there is one longer-priced hope bettors might consider to hit the frame.
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2024 Belmont Stakes Brisnet Speed Rating Report and Run Styles
Saturday’s $2 million Belmont S. (G1) will be contested over 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga due to the refurbishment of Belmont Park, and here is a look at Brisnet Speed ratings and projected run styles for the 2024 field.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Belmont Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Belmont S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Belmont Stakes
An excellent field of 10 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga dirt in the third leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, the $2 million Belmont S. (G1).
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Everything to know about the 2024 Belmont Stakes post positions
How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2024 Belmont S. (G1)? That’s a tough question that’s hard to answer based on existing data.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $252,931 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 4 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in the mandatory-payout $252,931 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Sierra Leone ranks as 9-5 favorite in 2024 Belmont Stakes
Sierra Leone is favored over Kentucky Derby (G1) hero Mystik Dan and Preakness (G1) victor Seize the Grey in Saturday's Belmont (G1).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 4, 2024
Dick Powell shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 3 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in the $1,267 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 3, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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Santa Anita: A single for the $63,127 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a $63,127 Pick 6 carryover awaiting bettors at Santa Anita on Sunday. And it’s a traditional (not jackpot) carryover, so all winning bettors will earn a share.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 1, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Hawthorne: Price play in the $3,166 Pick 6 carryover
It’s been weeks since anyone assembled a winning Pick 6 ticket at Hawthorne. May 12 was the last time it happened. Four weekend cards have gone by since then without anyone hitting the $1 wager, triggering a quadruple carryover worth $3,166 into Saturday’s card.
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Longshots and value plays for Churchill Downs racing on June 1
Churchill Downs will host the 11-race Stephen Foster Preview Day card on Saturday, featuring the $275,000 Blame (G3), the local prep for the $1 million Stephen Foster (G1) on June 29.
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2024 Epsom Derby Preview: A Friendly wager
There are significant question marks over pretty much every contender for England’s premier classic. It wouldn’t be a shock if a horse at double-figure odds comes out on top.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 2
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hanson: Spot play for the 2024 Derby at Epsom
Those of us with an historical bent might equate Saturday's 2024 edition of the Derby (G1) at Epsom with that of the 1966 Kentucky Derby. It's still the Derby, and the winner will be a good horse on the day if not a potential great, but it's simply not the race it might have been.
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How to bet the 2024 Honeymoon Stakes
Seven sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3).
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Value Plays for the 2024 Mint Julep Stakes
Chad Brown’s #7 Delahaye is the one to beat in Sunday’s $250,000 Mint Julep S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for June 1 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day on Saturday. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Newgate’s half-sister looks live
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 31 at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Penn National, including tickets for Churchill’s $3,811 Super High 5 carryover.
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2024 Epsom Oaks Preview and Bonus Play for Coronation Cup
Classic racing at Epsom gets underway with the Oaks on Friday, and it’s an unusually open-looking affair.
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Betting With, and Against, Highland Falls in the Blame Stakes
A total of 10 contenders will aim to take down morning-line choice #2 Highland Falls (5-2) in the $275,000 Blame S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double-digit longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of double-digit longshots.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 30, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on the Saturday Early Pick 5 at Churchill Downs and the discusses the topic of the "default two deep leg" in multi-leg wagers.
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Regret Stakes Exotics Plays
A talented group of 10 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s grassy, $275,000 Regret S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2024 Penn Mile
Seven of the 10 sophomores entered for the $400,000 Penn Mile (G3) have previously achieved stakes glory, making it arguably one of the deeper fields ever to be assembled at Penn National for the tilt.
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Hanson: Value Play for the 2024 Epsom Oaks
Derby weekend at historic Epsom Downs outside London kicks off Friday with two Group 1s on the schedule, the Oaks (G1) for three-year-old fillies and the Coronation Cup (G1) for older runners, both over 1 1/2 miles.
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How to bet the 2024 Arlington Stakes
Kicking off a six-pack of black-type events on the Stephen Foster Preview Day card at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $275,000 Arlington S. (G3).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday May 29, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his top picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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What is a handicap race in horse racing?
You’ve likely heard the term handicapping referring to the process of analyzing a horse race to determine the most likely winner. But… what is a handicap race?
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Grand High 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 29 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin May 29
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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