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Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 19
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 19 card at Keeneland.
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Delta Downs: Pick 5 Play for Oct. 19
There are multiple opportunities for separation from the pack in Wednesday night's Pick 5 pool at Delta Downs.
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Hong Kong Preview: Storm Legend seeks elusive victory
Storm Legend can score a well-overdue first Hong Kong victory in the Racing Spirit Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, along with horses to single in Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs and Penn National.
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Ballezzi Appreciation Mile S. field analysis and exotics plays
A field of nine three-year-olds and older will race one mile over the dirt in the $100,000 M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile S. at Parx on Tuesday.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 18
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 17 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Zia Park’s Pick 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 17
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Fresno: A horse to key in the mandatory-payout Pick 6 and Super High 5
All jackpot carryovers must eventually be dispersed, and Sunday’s closing-day card at Fresno is a mandatory payout day.
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How to bet the 2022 Floral Park Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares, with three being on the main-track only list, will vie in Sunday’s $150,000 Floral Park S.
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How to bet the 2022 Princess Elizabeth Stakes
A field of 10 juvenile fillies will vie in Sunday’s C$250,000 Princess Elizabeth S. at Woodbine.
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Keeneland: 2022 Franklin Stakes Exotics Plays
An overflow field of 15 will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Franklin S.
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Santa Anita: Horses to single in the mandatory-payout $266,212 Pick 6 carryover
Have you heard the news? Saturday brings the mandatory payout of a $266,212 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita. The final pool is expected to reach about $2 million.
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Delta Downs: Pick 5 Play for Oct. 15
A nice night of racing under the lights of Delta Downs with a juvenile stakes featuring some serious state-bred talent.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for British Champions Day at Ascot Oct. 15
There are several competitive betting affairs with larger fields earlier in the Ascot card, and a couple horses have caught my eye as potential value plays.
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Betting the 2022 California Distaff Handicap on varying budgets
A compact field of five fillies and mares will run about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff H.
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Betting With, and Against, McKulick in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
Seven sophomore fillies will contest the prestigious $600,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 15-16
A pair of graded three-year-old filly stakes on turf and British Champions Day at Ascot are among the highlights of this weekend's stakes action.
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2022 Sycamore Stakes Daily Double Wagers
The Sycamore (G3) will be the centerpiece of my Daily Double wagers as I will look to capitalize on the Twin Spires “Keeneland Daily-Double Down” promotion.
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British Champions Day 2022: Baaeed, Adayar highlight huge day
British Champions Day has been a huge success since its introduction in 2011.
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Sydney Preview: Everest Undercard Spot Plays
The Everest is the big drawcard at Randwick this weekend, but there’s plenty of other good racing to bet on.
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Tipsheet: The Everest 2022, betting with and without Nature Strip
There's one very simple question when considering how to play the Everest this year: do you take on Nature Strip?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 14 at Woodbine and Keeneland, including a pair of trifectas.
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Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 14
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 14 card at Keeneland.
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Belmont Picks: James Scully's Oct. 14 at BAQ
James Scully offers his Belmont at the Big A picks for the late card on Oct. 14.
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How to bet the 2022 Sands Point Stakes
A strong field of sophomore fillies will vie in the $200,000 Sands Point S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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2022 Ontario Fashion Stakes Value Play
A six-pack of fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Ontario Fashion S. (G3) at Woodbine.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 13
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. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Keeneland, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in carryovers at Keeneland and Presque Isle.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct.13-17
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.
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Lukewarm Breeders' Cup favorites typically ones to avoid
Knowing what kind of horses are best avoided is often just as important as who to latch onto. Breeders' Cup favorites the betting public is very cool towards is one such group.
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4 reasons you should bet turf races
Some of the most famous horse races in the United States are contested on dirt, including the Kentucky Derby (G1). But turf races often provide the best betting opportunities for horseplayers.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 12
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including a ticket for Keeneland’s $7,947 Super High 5 carryover.
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Stallion Season S. field analysis and exotics plays
Ten three-year-old geldings will race one mile over the Horseshoe Indianapolis dirt in the $100,000 Stallion Season S. on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong Preview: Elegance set to be Valiant
Valiant Elegance looks capable of overcoming an eight-pound rise in the ratings in the Pedder Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 11 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $868 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 11
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 Oct. 10
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. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 10 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to single in a trio of Pick 5 carryovers.
Racing
Santa Anita Stakes Spot Plays for Oct. 9
A trio of stakes races on the lawn, two of which are of the graded variety, will highlight the Sunday action at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Carryover watch: Santa Anita's $406,146 Pick 5, Aqueduct's $85,636 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson suggests singles to build tickets around in a pair of Sunday carryovers at Aqueduct and Santa Anita.
Racing
Aqueduct Stakes Plays for Oct. 9
A trio of graded stakes events will highlight the Sunday card at Aqueduct.
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How to bet the 2022 Spinster Stakes
A compact field of five will vie in Sunday’s $600,000 Spinster S. (G1) at Keeneland.
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Keeneland: Horses to single in the $33,629 Pick 6 carryover
Keeneland’s $1 Pick 6 proved unsolvable on opening day, which means there’s an enticing $33,629 non-jackpot carryover on the table for Saturday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 8-9
With the final round of Breeders' Cup preps on tap across North America, the TwinSpires Jury have scoured those and other races across the world to offer their best opinions.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Santin in the Coolmore Mile Stakes
An overflow field of 16 will travel one mile on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $1 million Coolmore Turf Mile S. (G1)
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Santa Anita: Rodeo Drive Exotic Wagers
A well-matched field of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in the $300,000 Rodeo Drive S. (G1) on Saturday.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the American Pharoah Stakes
A total of eight juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah S. (G1). The Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” tilt will be led by four entrants from the mighty Bob Baffert barn.
Kentucky Derby
Sydney Preview: Spot plays for Randwick
There are good fields for all the Randwick features this weekend.
International
Great Britain Preview: Naval Power can take Dewhurst
The Dewhurst Stakes (G1), which highlights the weekend card at Newmarket, is almost always the most important juvenile race in Europe.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 7 at Delaware Park and Keeneland, along with a horse to single in the $207,748 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Keeneland: Scott Shapiro's expert picks for Oct. 7 at KEE
Expert picks by TwinSpires handicapper Scott Shapiro for opening day at Keeneland on October 7, 2022.
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Belmont: James Scully's expert picks for Oct. 7 at BAQ
Expert picks by TwinSpires handicapper James Scully for Belmont at Aqueduct on October 7, 2022.
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Keeneland spot plays for Opening Day Oct. 7
Racing returns to Keeneland on Friday, and all meet long TwinSpires is offering the Daily Double Down, in which you get a 50% bonus, up to $50 daily, on all winning daily double wagers if you hit at least two daily doubles on a given day.
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Woodbine: E. P. Taylor Stakes Exacta Wagers
A total of nine fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s $750,000 E. P. Taylor S. (G1).
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Keeneland: How to bet the Breeders' Futurity
An overflow field of 16 two-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $600,000 Breeders’ Futurity S. (G1) at Keeneland.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Thistledown, along with a horse to single in the $71,284 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont at the Big A.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 6-10
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 for Oct. 6
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeneland: How to bet the Alcibiades Stakes
A full field of 14 juvenile fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Keeneland main surface in Friday’s $500,000 Alcibiades S. (G1).
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Horseshoe Indianapolis spot plays for Oct. 5
The Miss Indiana S. for two-year-old fillies will kick off a stretch of four straight stakes races on Wednesday's 12-race card at Horseshoe Indianapolis, which includes the Cardinal S., Indiana Futurity, and To Much Coffee S.
Wagering
5 positive signs when betting on unraced horses
It can be tricky for inexperienced horseplayers to bet on maiden races filled with unraced horses. How is it possible to predict the performances of horses who have never run?
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including exactas for the Miss Indiana S. and Indiana Futurity.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 5
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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How to play the Early Pick 5 for Opening Night at Delta Downs
Delta Downs fires up this Wednesday night. A unique bullring track with a charismatic host in Don Stevens, if you don't already play Delta races religiously, you might this meet as they move the racing to the nighttime.
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Catching My Eye: Stretching out in October
When a two-year-old colt stretches out to two turns for the first time and takes a major step forward, it’s only natural to think about his Kentucky Derby chances. When a three-year-old does it at this point in the season, it’s easy to wonder what could have been.
Analysis
Hong Kong Preview: H Z Tourbillon ready for bold effort
H Z Tourbillon can shake off last season’s blues and win the Tai Shue Wan Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 4 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $593 Pick 5 carryover at Belterra Park.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 4
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 Oct. 3
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Parx Stakes Spot Plays for Oct. 3
A quartet of black-type events will highlight a very nice card at Parx on Monday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 3 at Presque Isle Downs and Parx Racing, along with horses to single in the $16,219 Pick 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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How to bet the 2022 Speakeasy Stakes
A field of nine juveniles will dash five panels on the lawn in the $100,000 Speakeasy S. at Santa Anita.
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How to bet the 2022 Frizette Stakes
Two-year-old fillies will travel one mile on the dirt at Aqueduct on Sunday in the $400,000 Frizette S.
Racing
Churchill Downs: A single and a longshot for the mandatory-payout $33,734 Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs September meet wraps up on Sunday with a 10-race card featuring the mandatory payout of a $33,734 Pick 6 carryover.
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Seven longshots to consider on 2022 Arc Day
Amid all the leading lights on Sunday’s Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) card at ParisLongchamp, there could be a few about to step out of the shadows.
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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe Day: Tasso can repeat
The richest day in European racing always provides numerous opportunities for bettors.
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Betting Strategies: Pool Selection with Geoff Riggs
Born the day after his parents’ annual Kentucky Derby party, Louisville native Geoff Riggs’s love of horse racing was fated.
Racing
Gulfstream Park: Singles for the mandatory-payout $410,521 Pick 6 carryover
From a betting perspective, the highlight of the first Saturday in October is the mandatory payout of a $410,521 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 1
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 1 card at Churchill Downs.
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Belmont Picks: Darin Zoccali's picks for Oct. 1 at BAQ
Darin Zoccali offers his picks for the Oct. 1 card at BAQ.
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Santa Anita Picks: Nick Tammaro's picks for Oct. 1
Nick Tammaro offers his picks for the Oct. 1 card at Santa Anita.
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Hanson: Betting the 2022 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
With course conditions expected to be very soft and a with a full field of 20 entered, Sunday's Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) looks a fascinating betting affair.
Racing
Santa Anita: Spot Plays and picks for Oct. 1, 2022
A total of six stakes races, with five being of the graded variety, will lead the way during a huge afternoon of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Wagering
Belmont at Aqueduct: How to bet the Miss Grillo Stakes
A six-pack of juvenile fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Aqueduct green in Saturday’s $200,000 Miss Grillo S. (G2). The key Breeders’ Cup affair attracted a classy field of two-year-old filly prospects in what appears to be a very good betting affair despite the small cast signed on.
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2022 Awesome Again Stakes Exotics Plays
A very good field of eight will go postward in the $300,000 Awesome Again S. (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 1-2
The Breeders' Cup prep season begins to draw to a close beginning this weekend, with major domestic stakes at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Churchill Downs Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Sept. 30 at CD
Scott Shapiro's picks for Churchill Downs live racing on Sept. 30.
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Belmont Picks: James Scully's picks for Sept. 30 at BAQ
James Scully takes a look at racing for Belmont at Aqueduct Sept. 30.
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Longchamp Saturday Preview: Elleegant victory possible
The day before the Arc, Longchamp hosts several major prizes, including two Group 1 races and three Group 2 events.
International
Australia Preview: Hinged well-placed in Epsom Handicap
While the advent of the A$15 million Everest has changed the focus of the Sydney spring carnival, the biggest day in terms of Group 1 racing remains this weekend’s fixture.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs, along with live longshots to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Churchill and Belmont Park.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Lukas Classic Stakes
A compact, but accomplished, field of six will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Lukas Classic S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
2022 Ack Ack Stakes Value Plays
A total of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $300,000 Ack Ack S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Betting With, and Against, Life is Good in the Woodward Stakes
A compact field of five will travel nine panels on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Woodward S.
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How to bet the 2022 Champagne Stakes
A field of six juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Sept. 29 at Delaware Park and Churchill Downs, including a midrange longshot in the First Dash S.
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