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Best Exotics Race for Churchill Downs on Nov. 12
Trying to build bankroll early before the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs with a focus on Race 3, a one-mile maiden special weight tilt on the dirt for juvenile fillies.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes at Remington Park on Friday, Nov. 11, along with thoughts on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Winter Memories Stakes
A total of 12 sophomore fillies, with two being entered for the main-track only, will vie in Sunday’s $135,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for Saturday
With the Breeders’ Cup in the rear view mirror, it’s mostly about jumps racing for British and Irish bettors.
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Claiming Crown Spot Plays
For the initial time since its inception, the Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Claiming Crown Pick 3 Play
The Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday with eight six-figure races on the slate.
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Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for Nov. 12
A trio of black-type races will highlight a fine card at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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Delta Downs Pick 5: All in the first leg
A competitive field of 10-plus horses sprinting five furlongs kicks off the late Pick 5 at Delta Downs on Thursday night.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 10 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 10-14
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Churchill’s $10,533 Super High 5 carryover.
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The power of Brisnet Late Pace ratings
Among the many handicapping tools found in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances are Brisnet Late Pace ratings. Their power was evident during 2022 Breeders' Cup week.
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Hong Kong Preview: Master set for Heroic effort
Heroic Master can improve on his first Hong Kong run and take out the Seymour Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Zia Park, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including horses to single in the $2,225 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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A single and a longshot for Santa Anita's $376,573 mandatory-payout Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Santa Anita fall meet, which means the $376,573 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout.
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The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
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Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
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Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
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Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
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Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
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Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
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Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
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Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
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2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
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Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
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Betting against Flightline in the Breeders' Cup Classic
Flightline is an imposing 3-5 morning line favorite against seven rivals in the $6 million Classic (G1), but let's answer the following question: “Who to bet if trying to beat Flightline?”
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Breeders' Cup undercard spot plays for Friday and Saturday
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares spot plays for the Breeders’ Cup undercard races on Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, including a 15-1 longshot in the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (G2).
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
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Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
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Breeders' Cup: How to play the All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday
The All-Turf Pick 3 starts with the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and will include the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Scully: Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5 play
Juveniles will be showcased in five Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland Friday, and my strongest opinion comes in the finale.
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2022 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
As was the case last year, the longshots we find the most intriguing a week out from the Breeders' Cup are largely concentrated on the weekend's grass races.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Best exotic wagers for Breeders' Cup Friday 2022
It’s often easier to pick winners than sort out minor placings, so we’ll favor multi-race wagers when betting Breeders’ Cup Friday.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Delta Downs Late Pick 5 on Nov. 3: Singling the Longshot
Let’s attack the Late Pick 5 at Delta Downs.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of cold exactas.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 3-7
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $5,142 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
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Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup
A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
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Hong Kong Preview: Yo Beauty ready to win again
Yo Beauty can add to his stellar run of form with victory in the High Island Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Melbourne Cup Tipsheet
The way you want to play the Melbourne Cup will depend largely on how much you like Deauville Legend.
International
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race
One of the more intriguing situations in racing occurs when a horse replicates family success by winning the same stakes that their sire or dam did during their racing days.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 31
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 31 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Mahoning Valley, including a horse to single in the $856 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests
Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
Kentucky Derby
Harness Weekly Update: 43% in the money
H2W prices better than Breeders Crown chalk; 43 percent hit board.
Harness
How to bet Santa Anita's $30,835 Super High 5 carryover
No one managed to hit the $1 Super High 5 in either of the final two races on Saturday at Santa Anita, which means Sunday’s card features an enticing $30,835 non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Early Pick 5 Play for Keeneland Oct. 29
The Late Pick 5 at Keeneland looks chalky, so let’s attack the early sequence where there are favorites in Race 1 and Race 4 I am excited to fade.
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Carryover watch: Aqueduct's $50,013 Pick 6, Keeneland's $8,599 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Street Sense Stakes
A total of 11 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles in the $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2022 Rags to Riches Stakes
An especially talented field of eight juvenile fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S. at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet With, and Against, Wit in the Bryan Station Stakes
An overflow field of 14 will travel one mile on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $300,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 29
Closing day at Keeneland, the opening of Churchill Downs' fall meet, and the growing anticipation for next week's Breeders' Cup are among the highlights of this final weekend in October.
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Sydney Preview: Golden Eagle draws strong field
Sydney’s upstart spring carnival has its own massive offering this weekend in the form of the A$10 million Golden Eagle for four-year-olds.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 28
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Friday, Oct. 28 at Aqueduct and Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $38,250 Pick 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
Racing
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 28 at Keeneland
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 28 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Racing
Keeneland: 2022 Fayette Stakes Exotics Plays
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G2) at Keeneland.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Pumpkin Pie Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Aqueduct main oval in Saturday’s $120,000 Pumpkin Pie S.
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How to bet the 2022 Bold Ruler Stakes
A field of 10 has been entered for Saturday’s $200,000 Bold Ruler S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 27
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 27 at Presque Isle Downs and Delaware Park, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $159,032 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Analyzing the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
A small but stellar field is shaping up for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 27-31
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis by Dick Powell for Oct. 26
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Delaware Park and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of lucrative Keeneland carryovers.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Prince can gain his revenge
Chancheng Prince gets a chance to reverse the form with his recent conqueror #6 Handsome Twelve in the Yeung Uk Handicap.
International
Catching My Eye: Week 3 at Keeneland
With Breeders' Cup weekend around the corner, racing analyst Kevin Kilroy continues to examine track trends as well as individual performances at Keeneland.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 25
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Presque Isle Downs and Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $3,724 Pick 4 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 24
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $5,930 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
A single for Aqueduct's $45,636 Pick 6 carryover
$45,636. That’s a lot of money, yes? You can earn a share if you construct a winning ticket for Sunday’s $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct, because $45,636 is the size of the non-jackpot carryover up for grabs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ontario Derby
A compact field of five sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Sunday’s C$150,000 Ontario Derby (G3).
Wagering
Hastings: Horses to single in a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers
The 2022 racing season at Hastings Racecourse comes to a conclusion on Saturday, which means a couple of jackpot carryovers are slated for mandatory payouts.
Racing
Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 22
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 22 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Dowager Stakes
Eleven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Dowager S.
Wagering
Great Meadow: Facts to know and trends to follow for International Gold Cup day
Need some tips and trends to help you handicap the International Gold Cup? Let’s dive in and explore some pertinent facts and figures.
Trends
The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 22
A pair of three-year-old sprints at Keeneland, two graded turf events at Aqueduct, and the Maryland Million at Laurel highlight this Saturday's action.
Features
How to bet the 2022 Noble Damsel Stakes
A compact field of five fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Noble Damsel S. (G3) at Belmont at the Big A.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Hill Prince Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 three-year-olds will vie in the $300,000 Hill Prince S. (G2) at Belmont at the Big A on Saturday.
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