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Fair Grounds Stakes Spot Plays for March 26
A trio of black-type events for Cajun-bred runners will highlight the closing-day card at Fair Grounds on Sunday.
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Tipsheet: Sunland Park Derby 2023
A total of seven sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the dirt in Sunday’s $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Dubai Preview: 2023 World Cup night dirt undercard spot plays
Here we look at some plays for the trio of major dirt Thoroughbred races at Meydan away from the World Cup.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 24 at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $1,832 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Tipsheet: UAE Derby 2023
A deep field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Dubai dirt in the $1 million UAE Derby (G2) on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 3 for Turfway March 25, including Jeff Ruby Steaks
The $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks — a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races — highlight Saturday’s 13-race card at Turfway Park.
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Free Download: 2023 Betting Guides for Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, UAE Derby
The Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby and UAE Derby are all point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Inside the 2023 Betting Guides are editorial content to help you form a strong betting ticket.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 23 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including tickets for Turfway’s $4,512 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 23-27
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
Exotics plays for 2023 Bourbonette Oaks
A top-five trainer at Turfway Park this meet, Brad Cox has entered a pair of intriguing fillies in Saturday’s $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks.
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Betting With, and Against, Pretty Mischievous in the Fair Grounds Oaks
A compact, but superb, field of five three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2).
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Exotics Plays for the 2023 New Orleans Classic Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of eight will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 New Orleans Classic (G2).
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Dubai World Cup Preview 2023: Algiers battles Country Grammer, Japanese
The Dubai World Cup for 2023 looks like a great betting contest.
International
Tipsheet: Jeff Ruby Steaks 2023
A well-matched field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic strip at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Sunland Park Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Sunland Park Derby (G3) over 1 1/8 miles on dirt at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) over 1 1/8 miles on Tapeta at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, March 22 at Tampa Bay Downs, along with tickets for the $76,381 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 21 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in Pick 5 and Super High 5 carryovers at Sunland Park.
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2023 Dubai World Cup: Top 10 storylines
From the $12 million Dubai World Cup (G1), to exceptional turf races, contentious dirt events, and a Kentucky Derby (G1) berth on the line in the UAE Derby (G2), Saturday’s extravaganza at Meydan offers a spectacle on a truly global scale.
International
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Louisiana Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Louisiana Derby over 1 3/16 miles on dirt at Fair Grounds in Louisiana.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 UAE Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 UAE Derby (G2) over 1,900 meters (about 1 3/16 miles) at Meydan in Dubai. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: Louisiana Derby 2023
A strong field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the dirt at Fair Grounds in Saturday’s $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2).
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, March 20 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Fair Grounds: A single and a longshot for the $926 Pick 6 carryover
The racing week at Fair Grounds wraps up on Sunday with a $926 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
Racing
Chasing Super High 5 carryovers at Tampa and Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes the non-jackpot Super High 5 carryovers available to play on Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park.
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Aqueduct: How to bet the 2023 Damon Runyon Stakes
A total of six New York-bred sophomores will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Damon Runyon S. at Aqueduct.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Super Chow in the Hutcheson Stakes
A swift field of seven sophomores will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Hutcheson S. at Gulfstream Park.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 China Doll Stakes
A field of seven three-year-old fillies will vie in the $100,000 China Doll S. at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for March 18
It's a relatively quiet weekend from a graded stakes perspective, but Vance Hanson, Ashley Anderson, and Keeler Johnson have found much to chew on from this Saturday's menu of options.
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Sydney Preview: Learning To Fly fancied for Golden Slipper
There are five Group 1 events on the Rosehill program, among them the world’s richest race for juveniles, the A$5 million Golden Slipper.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 17 at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, including a ticket for the $13,746 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita.
Racing
Oaklawn Park Pick 3 with Whitmore and Essex Stakes
The six-furlong Whitmore S. (G3) and 1 1/16-mile Essex H. (G3) for four-year-olds and up highlight a 10-race card at Oaklawn on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2023 Private Terms Stakes
A total of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Laurel Park dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 Cicada Stakes
A compact field of six sophomore fillies will travel six panels on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Cicada S.
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Cheltenham Festival 2023: A Plus Tard can win second Gold Cup
Day four at the Cheltenham Festival features seven races, including three Grade 1s, but most of the attention is on just one race: the Cheltenham Gold Cup (G1).
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 16 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Fair Grounds and Turfway.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 16-20
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
Cheltenham Festival 2023: Shishkin, Gold Tweet to take honors on Day 3
Day three at the Cheltenham Festival is the day that gives some specialist horses that are celebrated less than some of their peers a chance to shine.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 15 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $4,997 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Betting Strategy: Vertical structure for speed bias with longshot runners
On Thursday, March 9 at Fair Grounds, a speed bias was evident. And in Race 7, with longshot horses peppering the lineup of nine runners, it was a great opportunity to take a swing.
Analysis
Cheltenham Festival 2023: Edwardstone to win Day 2 feature
Day two at the Cheltenham Festival is all about variety.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 14 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, along with a horse to single in the $938 Pick 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Cheltenham Festival: Constitution Hill to light up Day 1
After months of anticipation, the Cheltenham Festival is finally here.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 13
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, March 13 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Will Rogers Downs, along with a horse to single in Turf Paradise’s $60,228 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Forte hardens into 3-1 favoritism in KDFW Pool 5; Wet Paint popular in Oaks Future
Champion Forte closed as the overall 3-1 favorite in Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager on Sunday evening, his strongest backing so far in the KDFW series.
Kentucky Derby
Harness Weekly Update: There's joy with Mudville among double-digit winners
Double-digit winners highlight weekly harness contenders.
Harness
Dubai World Cup clues from Super Saturday, Saudi Cup
The “Super Saturday” results from March 4 at Meydan offer clues of varying degrees for the March 25 Dubai World Cup (G1) gala.
International
Chasing carryovers: $3,520 Fair Grounds Pick 6, $11,594 Turf Paradise Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play (or oppose) in a pair of Sunday carryovers: the $3,520 Pick 6 at Fair Grounds and the $11,594 Pick 5 at Turf Paradise.
Racing
Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 Santa Ana Stakes
A talented field of nine fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 Santa Ana (G3).
Wagering
Carryovers: Analyzing the $937 Fair Grounds Pick 6 and $4,150 Turfway Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers on Saturday at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
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Turfway: How to bet the 2023 Big Daddy Stakes
A total of nine horses will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Big Daddy S. at Turfway Park.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for March 11
The TwinSpires jury of James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson offer their thoughts on the Tampa Bay Derby card, along with competitive races at Santa Anita and Oaklawn.
Wagering
Tampa Bay Downs All-Stakes Late Pick 5 for March 11
Tampa Bay Downs will feature the lone Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race this weekend with points on a scale of 50-20-15-10-5 available to the top five finishers in the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 LaCombe Memorial Stakes
A total of eight three-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the Fair Grounds green in Saturday’s $75,000 Allen Black Cat LaCombe Memorial.
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Exotics Plays for the 2023 Hurricane Bertie Stakes
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $125,000 Hurricane Bertie (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
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Betting With, and Against, Fun to Dream in the Beholder Mile
A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will travel one mile on the Santa Anita main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Beholder Mile (G1).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Tampa Bay Derby
A fantastic field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G3).
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Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Kentucky Derby Future Wager 2023: Betting Strategies for Pool 5
Historically, the March Kentucky Derby Future Wagers are about when you can start to expect the eventual Derby winner to be a named individual option.
Kentucky Derby
New Zealand Preview: La Crique can win New Zealand Stakes
It’s a massive day in New Zealand, with two Group 1 races and a rich two-mile handicap at Pukekohe. Some of the runners may well appear in the Sydney autumn carnival in the next month.
International
Sydney Preview: Coolmore Classic day, 2023
Sydney racing this weekend is highlighted by a Group 1 race for the distaffers and two last chances to get into the world’s richest juvenile race next weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 10 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Turfway and Tampa Bay Downs.
Wagering
Exotics plays for the 2023 Azeri Stakes at Oaklawn
Multiple graded stakes-winning mare Clairiere and 2022 Kentucky Oaks (G1) hero Secret Oath headline the $350,000 Azeri Stakes (G2) at Oaklawn on Saturday.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 9 at Fair Grounds, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $8,949 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 9-13
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 March 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 8 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, including live longshots to play in the $6,233 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Racing
Fair Grounds Pick 6 Wednesday, March 8: $6,223 carryover
With last weekend’s cash being carried over into Wednesday’s pool, the time is right to take a swing at Fair Grounds' $1 Pick 6 with a low 15% takeout.
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Hong Kong Preview: Rock Ya Heart set to roll at Happy Valley
Rock Ya Heart can cap off some consistent form with victory in the Wong Nai Chung Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 7 at Parx Racing, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $240,353 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $85 worth of picks and plays for Monday, March 6 at Parx Racing, including a cold double wager.
Wagering
Singles for Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $1,369,601 Pick 6, Aqueduct, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a trio of carryovers at Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Fair Grounds, including Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $1,369,601 Pick 6.
Wagering
Santa Anita: How to bet the 2023 San Simeon Stakes
Eight runners will go about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course in Sunday’s $100,000 San Simeon S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
How to bet the 2023 Cincinnati Trophy
A field of nine sophomore fillies will travel one mile in Saturday’s $150,000 Cincinnati Trophy at Turfway Park.
Racing
How to bet the 2023 Santa Anita Handicap
A big field of 11 will go postward in the feature at Santa Anita on Saturday, the $500,000 Santa Anita H. (G1).
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 John Battaglia Memorial S. over 1 1/16 miles on Tapeta at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Gotham Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Gotham S. (G3) over one mile at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Singles for carryovers at Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in carryovers at Santa Anita, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, including Santa Anita's mandatory-payout $237,774 Rainbow Pick 6.
Racing
Pick 3 for Gulfstream March 4, including Mac Diarmida
Saturday's Fountain of Youth Day at Gulfstream Park will feature a 14-race card packed with nine stakes, including the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Davona Dale (G2), Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races, respectively.
Wagering
Great Britain Preview: Deere to make Mark at Kelso
The best British jumps racing this weekend is in Scotland, where the Morebattle Hurdle offers good punting opportunities.
International
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Fountain of Youth S. (G2), plus a pro, con and rating of their potential.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2023 San Felipe Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 San Felipe S. (G2), plus a pro, con and rating of their potential.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for March 4
A huge day of racing is on tap Saturday at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, with Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) preps at Aqueduct and Turfway Park adding appeal. James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson have scoured the country for their best opinions on what is shaping up as a fantastic day of sport.
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South Africa Preview: What chance Triple Tiara, Triple Crown remain alive?
Two horses will try to keep their chances at sophomore glory alive when they race for Classic prizes at Turffontein in South Africa on Saturday.
International
Dubai Super Saturday: Bendoog, Real World poised for top honors
Dubai’s Super Saturday provides a fittingly strong preview to World Cup night in three weeks.
International
New Zealand Preview: Can Sharp 'N' Smart be opposed?
One of the potential stars of the Sydney autumn campaign takes the stage in New Zealand’s richest Group 1 race this weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 3 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a ticket for Turfway’s $99,210 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Sydney Preview: Taking on favorites in Canterbury Stakes, Randwick Guineas
It’s a massive day of racing in Sydney as the autumn carnival moves into full swing.
International
How to bet the 2023 Busher Invitational Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Busher S.
Wagering
Exotics plays for the Davona Dale Stakes at Gulfstream March 4
Forward Gal S. (G3) champ Red Carpet Ready will go for her second Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep victory when she faces a tough field of 10 in the Davona Dale S. (G2) Saturday at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2023 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
An overflow field of 14 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Turfway Park All-Weather surface in Saturday’s $125,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 San Felipe Stakes
A fantastic field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 San Felipe S. (G2).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Gotham Stakes
An overflow field of 15 three-year-olds will run one-mile on the Aqueduct main strip on Saturday in the $300,000 Gotham S. (G3).
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 2 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with a horse to key on top in Turfway’s $19,588 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 2-6
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
Tipsheet: 2023 Fountain of Youth Stakes
A strong field of 10 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Fountain of Youth S. (G2).
Wagering
When you should (or shouldn't) bet a Pick 6
Effectively betting a Pick 6 can be difficult and expensive. These guidelines help you determine when you should (or shouldn’t) bet a Pick 6.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 1 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, along with a horse to single in the $3,289 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Keep an eye on Star Contact
Star Contact can add to his outstanding season to date by scoring a second Happy Valley victory in three outings on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Feb. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Feb. 28 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, along with tickets for the $1,367 Super High 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
Racing