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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $5,188 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays Sept. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 18 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,567 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 18, 2023
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Kaitlin Free's picks for Sep 17 at Churchill Downs
Find out what Kaitlin Free's picks are for September 17, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Follow her and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $5,188 Super High 5 carryover
No one hit the $1 Super High 5 in Saturday’s final race at Churchill Downs, which means there’s a $5,188 carryover up for grabs on Sunday.
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Aqueduct: A single for the $33,630 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Aqueduct (branded as “Belmont at the Big A”) just got more interesting. The $1 Pick 6 has tossed up an enticing $33,630 non-jackpot carryover.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 16 at Churchill Downs
Find out what (Scott Shapiro's picks are for September 16, 2023 at Churchill Downs. Follow him and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 16
The Jury reconvenes this week to deliberate the action at Churchill Downs, with a little international observation about Canada and England sprinkled in.
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How to bet the Jockey Club Oaks
A field of seven sophomore fillies will run 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct turf in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks S. (G3).
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 15 at Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the $4,055 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Joe Kristufek's picks for Sept. 15 at Churchill Downs
Find out what Joe Kristufek's picks are for Sep. 15 at Churchill Downs. Follow him and others to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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How to bet With, and Against, Master of the Seas in the Woodbine Mile
A compact field of six will travel one mile on the Woodbine turf surface in Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile S. (G1).
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How to bet the 2023 Summer Stakes
The $500,000 Summer S. (G1) at Woodbine is the first of four graded stakes races on the huge card on Saturday, with a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) at Santa Anita on November 3 going to the winner. A total of 11 prospects have entered for the one-mile tussle on the green for two-year-olds, and it appears to be an attractive betting opportunity to me.
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How to bet the Vigil Stakes
A field of eight will jaunt six panels on the All-Weather strip at Woodbine in Saturday’s $150,000 Vigil S. (G3).
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Exotics Wagers for the 2023 Natalma Stakes
A massive field of 15 two-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the Woodbine turf in the ultra-competitive $500,000 Natalma S. (G1). In a race with numerous fine prospects in the mix, I feel compelled to spread with multiple runners for my exotics plays.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including a trio of exactas.
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Churchill Downs: Early Pick 5 Opening Night Thursday Sept. 14
Racing at Churchill Downs is back for the next three weeks, and it all kicks off with the Twilight Thursday card on Sept. 14. First post is 5 p.m. ET and I’ll be taking a swing at the Early Pick 5 to kick this meet off.
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Tipsheet Picks: Pocahontas S. on the Road to Kentucky Oaks 150
Nine sophomore fillies will travel the one-turn mile in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs. The 2024 Road to the Kentucky Oaks challenge series affair will offer a total of 21 qualifying points (10-5-3-2-1) to the top five finishers in the event.
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St Leger Festival: Spot Plays for Day 1
The St Leger Festival at Doncaster, which is highlighted by the world's oldest classic on Saturday, kicks off Thursday with a pair of Group 2 fixtures for fillies highlighting the program.
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Tipsheet Picks: Iroquois S. on the Road to Kentucky Derby 150
A talented cast of nine two-year-old prospects will go postward in the $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday. The 2024 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top-five finishers with qualifying points on a 10-5-3-2-1 basis.
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Keeler Johnson’s picks and plays of Sept. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 13 at Kentucky Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Kentucky Downs and Presque Isle Downs.
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How to bet the 2023 Solana Beach Stakes
A total of six California-bred fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $150,000 Solana Beach S. The one-mile turf affair attracted a nice group and I feel that the trio of morning-line choices will be tough to upend in the contest.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Wednesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 12 at Fort Erie, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including the Prince of Wales S.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $3,586 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 11, 2023
Dick Powell analyzes the Monday, Sept. 11 card at Presque Isle Downs and presents his selections.
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Del Mar: Singles for the $211,245 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
The Del Mar meet wraps up on Sunday with the mandatory payout of a $211,245 carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6, which gets underway in Race 6 at 7:08 p.m. ET.
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Kaitlin Free's picks for Sep. 9 at Colonial Downs
Find out what Kaitlin Free's picks are for Sep. 9 at Colonial Downs. Follow her and other experts to find horse racing expert picks before the races.
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Colonial Downs: Singles for the mandatory-payout $3,509 Pick 6 carryover
The 2023 Colonial Downs meet wraps up this Saturday with a stakes-packed card featuring the mandatory payout of a $3,509 carryover in the $1 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6.
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Kentucky Downs Spot Plays and Pick 3 featuring the Turf Sprint (G2)
Six graded stakes highlight a 12-race card on Saturday at Kentucky Downs, with the Grade 2 Kentucky Turf Cup serving as the finale.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 9
Stakes-laden cards at Kentucky Downs and Colonial Downs, the end of the Del Mar summer meet, and the Irish Champions Festival highlight a busy weekend in racing as the Jury reconvenes this week.
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How to bet the 2023 Del Mar Futurity
A total of seven juveniles will go postward in the $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) on Sunday.
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Sunday Juvenile Stakes Plays for Kentucky Downs
A pair of $500,000 stakes races for two-year-olds will highlight the action at Kentucky Downs on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2023 John C. Mabee Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will run 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 John C. Mabee S. (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 8 at Del Mar and Remington Park, along with a horse to single in the $5,579 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Colonial Downs Sept. 9
A total of six stakes races on the green will take center stage during a big afternoon of action at Colonial Downs. Here are a trio of horses that I will be using on the fantastic card.
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Turf Stakes Selections for Woodbine Sept. 9
A pair of competitive graded stakes tilts on the Woodbine turf will lead the day of racing north of the border on Saturday.
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How to bet the Del Mar Debutante
A massive field with 14 juvenile fillies on board will contest the $300,000 Del Mar Debutante (G1) on Saturday.
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Exotics Wagers for the Virginia Derby
A talented field of 11 three-year-olds will go 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with singles for the $5,148 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Betting With, and Against, Therapist in the Kentucky Turf Cup
An overflow field of 16 turf stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Kentucky Downs green in the $1.7 million Kentucky Turf Cup S. (G2) on Saturday.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Wednesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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How to bet the 2023 One Dreamer Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will go one mile and 70 yards on the Kentucky Downs lawn in Thursday’s $500,000 One Dreamer S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $12,055 Pick 5 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to use in Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 4, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Monday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Labor Day picks and plays for Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to use in carryovers at Golden Gate Fields and Louisiana Downs.
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Saratoga: A single for the $251,590 Pick 6 carryover
A quarter of a million dollars. That’s the approximate size of the non-jackpot Pick 6 carryover up for grabs on Sunday at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2023 Hopeful Stakes
A talented field of 11 juveniles will travel seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in the $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1) on Monday.
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Del Mar: Singles for the $405,172 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Del Mar is epic. There are five graded stakes on the agenda, and all five are contained within a Rainbow Pick 6 sequence featuring the mandatory payout of a $405,172 carryover.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Sept. 2
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson look ahead to an exciting weekend of racing at Del Mar, Saratoga, and Kentucky Downs.
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Spot Plays for Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar
Saturday is the biggest card of the Del Mar summer meeting and is anchored by the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1), which will offer a serious clash of the generations over 1 1/4 miles.
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James Scully's picks for Sep. 1 at Saratoga
James Scully's picks for Sep. 1 at Saratoga in New York. He showcases his expert opinion to know before heading to the races.
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How to bet the 2023 Spinaway Stakes
A fantastic field of 10 two-year-old fillies will run seven panels on the Saratoga main surface in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S. (G1).
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Spot Plays for the Dueling Grounds Derby and Oaks
A pair of seven-figure stakes races for sophomores on the green will highlight a big afternoon of racing at Kentucky Downs on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Sept. 1
Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 1 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga (where the prize pool is $111,630) and Colonial Downs.
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Exotics Plays for the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
A very competitive field of eight will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Saratoga main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S. (G1). The 10-furlong feature lacks a confirmed front runner and all of the pace in the heat will break from the outer post slots.
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How to bet the 2023 Del Mar Handicap
The finale on the signature day of racing of the Del Mar meeting will see 11 travel 1 3/8 miles on the lawn in the $300,000 Del Mar H. (G2). A very well-matched group will compete in the turf marathon, and I will center many of my wagers around an up-and-coming sort who will be making his stakes debut in this endeavor.
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How to bet With, and Against, Geaux Rocket Ride in the Pacific Classic
An outstanding field of 11, including a trio of fantastic sophomores, will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic S. (G1) at Del Mar.
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How to bet the Mint Millions Stakes
A huge field of 12 will travel one-mile on the Kentucky Downs lawn in Saturday’s lucrative $2 million Mint Millions S. (G3).
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Saturday Stakes Selections for Colonial Downs
A handful of black-type events on the turf for the Virginians will highlight a big Saturday of racing at Colonial Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 31 at Saratoga, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Kentucky Downs, including tickets for the With Anticipation (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 30
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets for the $3,073 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis For Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Wednesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with thoughts on the Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 29, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 28
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 28 at Ellis Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets and horses to play in a pair of carryovers at Ellis.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 28, 2023
Dick Powell offers his selections and analysis for Monday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Ellis Park: Live longshots for the $32,743 Pick 5 carryover
Want to win a share of a five-figure Pick 5 carryover? Then check out the Sunday card at Ellis Park. The 50-cent Late Pick 5 gets underway in Race 5 and features a carryover worth $32,743.
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Analyzing Aug. 26 carryovers at Monmouth, Ellis, and Colonial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play (or oppose) in a trio of non-jackpot carryovers on Saturday at Monmouth Park, Ellis Park, and Colonial Downs.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 26-27
A scaled-down Jury assembly this week concentrates on the big Travers Day program at Saratoga, with thoughts on some of the graded stakes as well as opportunities on the undercard.
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How to bet the Ellis Park Turf Stakes
A deep field of 11 fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles on the Ellis Park lawn in Sunday’s $125,000 Ellis Park Turf S.
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How to bet the Rancho Bernardo Handicap
A total of eight fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Sunday’s $125,000 Rancho Bernardo H. (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Anarchist in the Pat O'Brien Stakes
A deep field of 11 will travel seven-eighths on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 25
Keeler Johnson shares picks for Saratoga and Charles Town plus horses to single in the mandatory-payout $54,491 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town and the $1,412 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial
A high-quality field of six sophomores will run seven furlongs on the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s $500,000 H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1).
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How to bet the 2023 Sword Dancer Stakes
An evenly matched field of seven will travel 1 1/2 miles on Saratoga's inner turf course in Saturday’s $750,000 Sword Dancer S. (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2023 Travers Stakes
A sensational field of seven top three-year-olds will travel 1 1/4 miles over the main surface at Saratoga in Saturday’s $1.25 million Travers S. (G1).
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How to bet the 2023 Charles Town Classic and Oaks
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the Charles Town Classic (G2) and Charles Town Oaks (G3) on Friday night at Charles Town.
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How to bet the 2023 Ballerina Handicap
A sensational field of eight fillies and mares will travel seven furlongs on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Ballerina H. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 24 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, including an exacta in the Ballston Spa (G2).
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How to bet the 2023 Personal Ensign Stakes
A small, but fantastic, field of six fillies and mares will run 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Friday’s $500,000 Personal Ensign S. (G1).
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York: Spot Plays for Day 1 of 2023 Ebor Festival
Six two-year-olds were declared for the Acomb (G3), five three-year-olds for the Great Voltigeur (G2), and only three are set to take on Paddington in the Juddmonte International (G1).
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023
Dick Powell gives his selections and analysis for Presque Isle Downs for Wednesday, Aug. 23, 2023.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 23 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with a horse to single in the $3,019 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of Aug. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Parx Racing, along with tickets for the $1,741 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023
Dick Powell gives his selections and analysis for Presque Isle Downs for Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 21
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 21 at Presque Isle Downs and Parx Racing, along with a 20-1 longshot to key on top in the $506 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Aug. 21, 2023
Dick Powell gives his selections and analysis for Presque Isle Downs for Monday, Aug. 21, 2023. Find out more!
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Woodbine: A live longshot for Early Pick 5 carryover on King's Plate Day
Sunday is King’s Plate Day at Woodbine, and the Pick 5 starting in Race 2 features a non-jackpot carryover worth CAD $81,774 (USD $60,128.) Plus, Ellis Park has a $2,137 Super High 5 carryover.
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How to bet the Sorority Stakes
Eight two-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the Monmouth Park main oval in Sunday’s $200,000 Sorority S.
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How to bet the Bolton Landing Stakes
A total of six juvenile fillies will travel 5 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga lawn in Sunday’s $150,000 Bolton Landing S.
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Chasing carryovers: Ellis Park and mandatory payout at Gulfstream Park
Ellis Park has a $2,828 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Super High 5 on Saturday. Later in the afternoon is the mandatory payout of a $338,577 Pick 6 jackpot at Gulfstream Park.
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The Jury: Bets and Fades for Aug. 19
James Scully and Vance Hanson tackle the major stakes action at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Woodbine in this week's jury.
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