Meet the Contenders: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2024 Sam F. Davis S at Tampa Bay Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Feb. 10 [Video]

Thu Feb 08 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali look at a number of races across the country, including the Sam F. Davis (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs, plus stakes at Gulfstream, and racing at Oaklawn, Fair Grounds, 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!
How to bet the 2024 El Camino Real Derby

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A total of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles on the All-Weather at Golden Gate in Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby.
How to bet the 2024 Heavenly Prize Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A field of eight fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Heavenly Prize S.
Tipsheet: 2024 Sam F. Davis Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A total of 12 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on Tampa Bay Downs main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3).
How to bet the 2024 Ozark Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A cast of seven three-year-olds will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park oval in Saturday’s $150,000 Ozark S.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pretty Liam can win again

Thu Feb 08 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 8 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $1,899 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Valdale Stakes

Thu Feb 08 2024John Mucciolo

A talented field of 10 sophomore fillies will run 6 1/2 furlongs on the Turfway Park synthetic strip in Saturday’s $125,000 Valdale S.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $329,521 Pick 5 at Parx

Wed Feb 07 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 7 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with analysis of the mandatory-payout $329,521 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Racing Roundtable: Fierceness upset in Holy Bull, other shocking Kentucky Derby prep results

Tue Feb 06 2024TwinSpires Staff

This week, the Racing Roundtable examines a number of upset winners during a jam-packed weekend of Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep action, including Hades' victory in the Holy Bull (G3), where Fierceness finished a disappointing third as the 1-5 favorite.
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 7

Tue Feb 06 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 first-time starter

Tue Feb 06 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 6 at Turf Paradise and Mahoning Valley, including an 8-1 longshot.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Feb. 6, 2024

Tue Feb 06 2024Jason Beem

Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the day from around horse racing. Then we welcome in trainer Robert "Butch" Reid to the show to talk about his Withers (G3) win with Uncle Heavy, his background in training and racing, and much more!