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Pick 4 of the Week: Ellis Park Sunday, Aug. 3, 2025
Part 2 of the Kentucky Downs Preview Day will be held at Ellis Park on Sunday, and I will take aim at the all-stakes Pick 4 to close out the card.
Wagering
Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 3
With French racing added to the TwinSpires.com menu last year, now is as good a time as any to dive into one of the most prestigious race meetings in the world.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Troy Stakes
A total of seven grassy dashers are entered for the turf in Sunday’s $300,000 Troy S. (G2) at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2025 West Virginia Derby
An octet of three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Mountaineer Park main oval in the $400,000 West Virginia Derby (G3) on Sunday night.
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How to bet the 2025 Keswick Stakes
A group of seven juvenile fillies will travel 5 1/2 panels on the Colonial Downs dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Keswick S.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025
The first of two Kentucky Downs Preview Days at Ellis Park will feature a trio of stakes races on the sod to close out the Saturday card.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Saratoga Derby
Nine talented sophomores will run 1 3/16 miles on the green at Saratoga in Saturday’s lucrative, $750,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational S. (G1).
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Johannes in the Fourstardave Stakes
A top-notch cast of 10 will jaunt one mile on the Saratoga inner grass oval in Saturday’s $750,000 Fourstardave S. (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Hall of Fame Stakes
Eight sophomores are entered for the turf in Friday’s feature at Saratoga, the $400,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame S. (G2).
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $42,974 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 1, at Ellis Park and Del Mar, including analysis of Ellis Park’s $42,974 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Whitney Stakes
A standout field of 10 will run 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s historic $1 million Whitney S. (G1).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shots at Colonial and Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 31, at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $1,933 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 31
Given the success of Zavateri in the July (G2) and Vintage (G2), it would be foolish to underestimate trainer Eve Johnson Houghton's two-year-olds.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $132,233 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 30 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with analysis of Saratoga’s $132,233 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Assiniboia daily double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 29, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a cold daily double.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Goodwood July 29
The "Glorious" Goodwood Festival begins its five-day run on Tuesday with a trio of Group stakes.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 29, 2025
Dick Powell provides his selections and analysis for Tuesday's action at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bright Angel can shine at Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 28 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including analysis of the $4,744 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing
Hawthorne: How rain is impacting the $3,599 Pick 6 carryover
Rainfall is changing the complexion of Sunday’s $3,599 Pick 6 carryover at Hawthorne.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 28, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
British Racing $10 Money Back: Sunday's Play at Pontefract
Sunday’s “British Racing $10 Money Back” race is the third at Pontefract, located just south of Leeds in Yorkshire.
Racing
Delaware Park: Analyzing $30,299 and $48,647 Pick 5 carryovers
Fans of Delaware Park, get ready. There are two five-figure Pick 5 carryovers to chase on Saturday.
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How to bet the Glens Falls Stakes
Conditioner Miguel Clement holds a strong hand in Sunday’s $250,000 Glens Falls S. (G2) at Saratoga with three quality entrants among the eight for the grassy affair.
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How to bet the 2025 Eddie Read Stakes
The Sunday feature at Del Mar is the $250,000 Eddie Read S. (G2), which will see eight go postward.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Monmouth Park Saturday July 26, 2025
The closing leg of the Pick 3 of the Week is the feature on the nine-race Saturday card at Monmouth Park.
Wagering
International spotlight: Top-class quintet in 2025 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth
Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot holds additional interest for our side of the pond as a “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Racing
Scully: Late Pick 3 Play at Del Mar Saturday
Del Mar has added a $3 minimum Late Pick 3 to the Del Mar summer meet in 2025, and James Scully will give his analysis and picks for Saturday's sequence.
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How to bet the 2025 Bing Crosby Stakes
An accomplished and talented field of nine will go six furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1).
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 first-time starters
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 25 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $3,343 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for July 26
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades at Saratoga for the Jim Dandy (G2) card, Woodbine, and Del Mar.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday
A trio of black-type races will be hosted by Del Mar on Saturday, two of which are of the graded variety, and the trio of stakes events will be a central part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Reigh Count Stakes at Colonial
A talented and well-matched cast of eight dashers will go seven-eighths on the Colonial Downs main oval in Saturday’s $100,000 Reigh Count S.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Sovereignty in the Jim Dandy Stakes
Kentucky Derby (G1) and Belmont S. (G1) star #5 Sovereignty (2-5) looms as an imposing favorite in Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 24 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Curlin Stakes
A solid field of eight sophomores will run nine panels on the Saratoga dirt strip in Thursday's $135,000 Curlin S.
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How to bet the 2025 Amsterdam Stakes
A cast of eight swift three-year-olds will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga dirt in Friday’s $200,000 Amsterdam S. (G2).
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $102,004 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 23 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, along with horses to single in lucrative carryovers at Saratoga and Colonial Downs.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Frankly can surprise at Assiniboia
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 22 at Thistledown, Finger Lakes, and Assiniboia Downs, including a 10-1 longshot in the R. C. Anderson S.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 22, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes Tuesday's program at Presque Isle Downs and furnishes his selections.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $414,260 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 21 at Ellis Park, Thistledown, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in the mandatory payout $414,260 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 21, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Monmouth Park: Analyzing the $63,002 Pick 6 mandatory payout
The Sunday action at Monmouth Park is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a $63,002 carryover in the 20-cent “Jersey Shore 6” Pick 6.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [July 19-21]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Expert Picks
Ellis Park: Picks for two tournaments, $4,290 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a Super High 5 carryover and a pair of TwinSpires.com tournaments involving the Saturday card at Ellis Park.
Racing
How to bet the Connaught Cup Stakes
A talented cast of 10 will travel seven-eighths on the Woodbine turf in Sunday's $175,000 Connaught Cup S. (G2).
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How to bet the Twin Bridges Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of 10 fillies and mares will run six panels on the Ellis Park dirt in Monday’s $150,000 Twin Bridges S.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Monmouth Park Saturday July 19, 2025
The $1 million Haskell is the centerpiece of a massive day of racing at Monmouth Park on Saturday, but the undercard is full of excellent wagering opportunities.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Jersey Shore Stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 18 at Monmouth Park, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including exotic wagers in the Jersey Shore S.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, July 19
I’ll take a swing at the middle Pick 4 on the fine Colonial Downs Saturday card, which features a trio of turf sprints among the four tilts.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes July 19, 2025
An outstanding cast of eight dashers will run six panels on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt S. (G2).
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Journalism in the Haskell Stakes
An excellent field of eight three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational S. (G1) at Monmouth Park.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Heart of Stone at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 17 at Saratoga, Delaware Park, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in the $6,187 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
Racing
How to bet the Jersey Shore Stakes
A total of six sophomores will vie in Friday’s $100,000 Jersey Shore S. at Monmouth Park.
Wagering
How to bet the Punch Line Stakes
A field of nine Virginia-bred/registered runners will jaunt 5 1/2 panels on the Colonial Downs outer green in Friday’s $125,000 Punch Line S.
Racing
How to bet the Rick Violette Stakes
A total of six New York-bred sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Saratoga outer lawn in Thursday’s $150,000 Rick Violette S.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $2,715 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 16 at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $2,715 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections for Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 16
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Burrow Down can rebound in Canada Stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 15, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $2,894 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections for Tuesday, July 15, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $3,978 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 14 at Ellis Park and Assiniboia Downs, including analysis of the $3,978 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections for Monday, July 14, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Gulfstream: Analyzing the $98,693 Pick 6 mandatory payout
A couple of enticing carryovers, including a mandatory-payout Pick 6, are on the agenda for Sunday at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
How to bet the Quick Call Stakes
Seven sophomores are entered for Sunday’s $175,000 Quick Call S. (G3) at Saratoga, and John Mucciolo will take on a formidable trio from the George Weaver barn.
Racing
How to bet the New York Derby
A compact field of five New York-bred sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Finger Lakes main surface in Monday’s $150,000 New York Derby.
Racing
Ellis Park: How to bet the $27,389 Super High 5 carryover
Get ready. After the Super High 5 at Ellis Park went unsolved during the final two races on Friday, the $1 wager boasts a substantial $27,389 carryover for Saturday’s card.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Diana Stakes
A fantastic field of six fillies and mares will run 1 1/8 miles over the Saratoga inner turf surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Diana S. (G1).
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Ellis Park on Saturday, which features two turf sprints and a dash on the main oval.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 13
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Newmarket July 12
The more important races of the third and final day of Newmarket's July Festival on Saturday are, unusually for a British card, nearer the tail end of the program.
Racing
Monmouth: How to bet the Blue Sparkler Stakes
A total of 11 sophomore fillies, two of which are main-track only entrants, will aim for Saturday’s $100,000 Blue Sparkler S. at Monmouth Park.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga, Colonial Pick 6 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 11 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including horses to play in a pair of Pick 6 carryovers.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, July 12
A pair of black-type events will highlight the first Saturday of racing at Colonial Downs, and I will go after the first of the three Pick 4 offerings on the card.
Racing
Gulfstream: Exotics Plays for the Azalea Stakes
A total of seven sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $75,000 Azalea S.
Wagering
Colonial: Betting With, and Against, Barbadian Runner in the Star De Naskra Stakes
A total of nine horses bred in Virginia or Maryland will run seven panels on the Colonial Downs dirt in Saturday’s $125,000 Star De Naskra S.
Racing
Saratoga: Betting Both Divisions of the De La Rose Stakes at Saratoga
The opening-day feature(s) on Thursday at The Spa are the $135,000 De La Rose S. for fillies and mares running one mile on the inner turf. The race proved so popular at the entry box that it has been divided into two divisions.
Racing
Saratoga: How to bet the Coronation Cup Stakes July 11
A fleet and promising group of sophomore fillies will jaunt 5 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga green in Friday’s $175,000 Coronation Cup S. (G3).
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $4,364 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,364 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 on Colonial’s opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 9 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $2,400 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $3,841 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 8, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $3,841 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 9
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections for Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections for Monday, July 7, 2025
Find picks for Monday's racing at Presque Isle Downs by longtime turf analyst Dick Powell.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 singles
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 7 at Finger Lakes, Parx Racing, and Fort Erie, along with two horses to single in the $872 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Ellis Park: How to bet the $5,755 Super High 5 carryover
During the opening days of the Ellis Park meet, bettors have had trouble hitting the $1 Super High 5 in the final race each afternoon. That was the case again on Saturday, so there’s a $5,755 Super High 5 carryover available to chase in Sunday’s second race.
Racing
Picks: $600 KDBC/NHC Qualifier, $2,300 Ellis Park carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a $600 tournament and a $2,300 Super High 5 carryover on Saturday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park.
Racing
Los Alamitos: How to bet the 2025 Great Lady M Stakes
A compact but stacked field of six fillies and mares will travel 6 ½ panels in Saturday’s $200,000 Great Lady M. S. (G2) at Los Alamitos.
Racing
How to bet the Robert G. Dick Memorial Stakes
The feature on an eight-race card at Delaware Park on Saturday is the $250,000 Robert G. Dick Memorial S. (G3), a turf test at about 1 3/8 miles for fillies and mares.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Horseshoe Indianapolis Saturday
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from the Hoosier State on Saturday during the marquee afternoon of the meeting.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Donegal Momentum in the Kelso Stakes
A dozen talented runners, with four of those being main-track only entrants, are set for Saturday’s $175,000 Kelso S. (G3) at Saratoga.
Racing
Ellis Park: How to bet the Pea Patch Stakes on Sunday
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Ellis Park lawn in Sunday’s $150,000 Pea Patch S.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Indedpendence Day
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Ellis Park on Friday, during the second day of the meeting.
Racing
Saratoga: Exotics Plays for the Belmont Derby on Friday
A strong field of eight will vie in Friday’s lucrative $750,000 Belmont Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Ellis Park: How to bet the Dade Park Dash on Friday
A total of nine sophomores will speed 5 1/2 furlongs over the Ellis Park grass in Friday’s $150,000 Dade Park Dash
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 5
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $1,751 Super High 5 at Ellis Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 4, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Ellis Park, and Saratoga, including tickets for the $1,751 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Friday, July 4, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Friday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two Hawthorne carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 3 at Ellis Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of carryovers at Hawthorne.
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