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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 25 at Indiana Grand and Saratoga, plus a ticket for the $268,050 Super High 5 carryover at Arlington Park.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park spot plays for Aug. 25
For the program on Aug. 25 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Betting the Aug. 24 stakes at Parx Racing
Stakes racing on a Tuesday? It’s not an everyday occurrence, but Parx Racing will offer racing fans a special treat when hosting a trio of competitive stakes this afternoon.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 24
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Thistledown, Colonial Downs, and Canterbury Park, plus horses of note in the $3,407 Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 23 at Thistledown and Colonial Downs, plus suggested singles for the $2,943 Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Ellis Park: Two singles for the $22,700 Pick 5 carryover
Which is the most appealing carryover up for grabs at a North American Thoroughbred racetrack this Sunday? Opinions will vary, but we’re voting for the $22,700 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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2021 Ontario Colleen and Dance Smartly Selections
A trio of graded races will accompany the oldest continually run race in North America. I will give my selections and wagers for the pair of turf events for the ladies.
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Saratoga: Smart plays in the Lake Placid Stakes
A small but competitive field of three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/16 miles in Saturday’s Lake Placid S. (G2) over the Saratoga turf course.
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How to bet the 2021 Highlander Stakes
Turf sprint sensation #7 Caravel (1-1) will lead a field of eight postward in the $350,000 Highlander S. (G1)
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How to bet the mandatory-payout carryovers at Del Mar and Louisiana Downs
You’ve probably heard about the $1,874,996 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal on Saturday at Del Mar. But did you know Louisiana Downs also has a mandatory-payout carryover on tap?
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Value pick for the Iselin Stakes
A field of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Monmouth Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S.
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How to bet the 2021 Alabama Stakes
A fine field of seven three-year-old fillies will take aim on the $600,000 Alabama S. (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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How to bet the Soaring Free S. and Catch a Glimpse S.
A pair of 6 1/2-furlong turf stakes for juveniles will take place on Saturday at Woodbine. The fields look competitive, so let’s play both races on a $50 budget and aim to turn a nice profit.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 20 at Del Mar and Saratoga, plus potential singles for Arlington Park’s $20,998 Pick 8 carryover.
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Australia: Think It Over Out to Spoil Elleegant Return
Likely Horse of the Year Verry Elleegant could be vulnerable to Think It Over in Friday night's Winx S. (G1) at Randwick.
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Tipsheet: The 2021 Pacific Classic Stakes
A fantastic field of nine will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic S. (G1) at Del Mar.
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5 trends to know for betting Woodbine turf racing in 2021
Action at the 2021 Woodbine race meet has been underway for two months now, giving us plenty of statistical data to analyze in search of handicapping trends and tendencies.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Aug. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 19 at Arlington Park and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Arlington’s $242,977 Super High 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Colonial Downs and Canterbury Park, along with thoughts for the $145,197 Pick 6 carryover at Saratoga.
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What are morning line odds, and what do they mean?
If you’ve bet on horse racing in the past, you’re probably familiar with the term "morning line odds." But if you’re a little hazy on the definition, never fear—we'll get you up to speed.
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How to bet the Jonathan Sheppard Handicap
This week’s racing action at Saratoga kicks off with a bang on Wednesday. The opening race on the card is the Jonathan Sheppard H. (G1), a top-level hurdles race held over 2 3/8 miles.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 18
Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 18
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 17
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs and Indiana Grand, along with suggested singles for carryovers at Belterra Park, Penn National, and Presque Isle Downs.
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Hanson: Three-year-olds bear watching in 2021 Juddmonte International
Perhaps the trend bodes well for one of the four sophomores in Wednesday's Juddmonte International (G1)
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs and Delaware Park, along with a ticket for the $2,823 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Turf races the key to Pimlico's $7,551 Pick 5 carryover
There’s a $7,551 Late Pick 5 carryover up for grabs at Pimlico on Sunday, but hitting the 50-cent wager won’t be easy.
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How to bet the Arlington Million Day $5,978 Pick 8 carryover
Arlington Million Day at Arlington Park features a Pick 8 carryover of $5,978, and we're eager to play along with a $96 ticket.
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2021 Ellis Park Derby and Audubon Oaks selections
A handful of Sunday black-type events will be led by the feature Ellis Park Derby.
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Ellis Park: Juvenile stakes picks for Aug. 15
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will be part of a huge day of racing at Ellis Park on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 13 at Arlington Park, Del Mar, and Ellis Park, along with a ticket for the $30,293 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Arlington: Two value contenders to use in the Bruce D Stakes
A cast of nine sophomores will contest Saturday’s $300,000 Bruce D S. (G1) at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Pucker Up Stakes
Eight three-year-old fillies will run 1 1/8 miles on the Arlington Park green in Saturday’s $100,000 Pucker Up S.
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Arlington: Playing exotics in the Beverly D. Stakes Aug 14
Seven fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Arlington turf in Saturday’s $400,000 Beverly D. S.
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How to bet the Mister D Stakes on various budgets
A top-heavy field of 10 will contest the $600,000 Mister D S. (G1) at Arlington Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Saratoga Special S.
A full field of 12 juveniles will dash 6 ½ furlongs on the dirt on Saturday in the $200,000 Saratoga Special S.
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How to bet the 2021 Fourstardave H.
A field of eight high-quality turf performers will go postward in the Saturday feature at Saratoga on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 12 at Indiana Grand and Presque Isle Downs, along with two singles for the $13,881 Pick 7 carryover at Arlington Park.
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What is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
Sometimes, you’ll see racetracks advertise high-profile wagers featuring “guaranteed pools.” But what exactly is a guaranteed pool, and how does one work?
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Presque Isle Downs, along with a pair of singles for the $187,640 Pick 6 carryover at Saratoga.
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Saratoga Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for Aug. 11
Kentucky invaders on Wednesday’s Saratoga card are somewhat scarce, although both Town Avenger and Elle Est Forte are eligible to make an impact on turf
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 10 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with a $57.60 ticket for Presque Isle’s $1,236 Pick 6 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 9 at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Thistledown, along with a pair of singles for carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
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Horses to single in Arlington Park's three carryovers
Saturday was a day for upsets at Arlington Park, which means three non-jackpot carryovers are up for grabs during Sunday’s eight-race card.
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What is a single, and why are they valuable?
Hang around horseplayers long enough, and you might start to wonder—what are these coveted “singles” they refer to when betting multi-race wagers like the Pick 4, Pick 5, and Pick 6?
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Horses to play (or oppose) in Arlington's $2,783 Pick 7 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes three horses of note in Arlington Park’s $2,783 Pick 7 carryover.
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Saratoga stakes plays for Aug. 8
A trio of stakes races, two of them graded, will top a fine Sunday card at Saratoga.
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Hanson: Stakes Spot Plays for Aug. 7
A tremendous day of racing on both sides of the country awaits fans on Saturday, with the higher-level action taking place at Saratoga.
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Arlington Park stakes plays for Aug. 7
A pair of black-type races for Illinois-breds will highlight the Saturday action at Arlington Park.
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Ellis Park stakes spot plays for Aug. 7
A total of four black-type races will top a strong Saturday card at Ellis Park.
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How to bet the 2021 West Virginia Derby
Seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Mountaineer Park dirt in Saturday’s lucrative $500,000 West Virginia Derby (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 6 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with suggested singles for lucrative carryovers at Arlington Park and Monmouth Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Yellow Ribbon Stakes
An excellent field of 10 fillies and mares will go 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Yellow Ribbon S.
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Exotics to play for the Test and Glens Falls Stakes
A handful of stakes races, led by three of the Grade 1 variety, will highlight a massive Saturday card at Saratoga.
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How to bet the 2021 Saratoga Derby
A superb field of 11 will go postward in Saturday’s $1 million Saratoga Derby (G1).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Presque Isle Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with a 10-1 longshot to key in three carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 4
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Indiana Grand, Saratoga, and Presque Isle Downs, along with potential singles for the $7,810 Pick 6 carryover at Canterbury Park.
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Saratoga & Del Mar Scouting Report: Kentucky Horses for August 4
It’s a light day for the Kentucky invaders at Saratoga, but there a few who are worth a second look. I keep detailed track bias, pace and trip notes for every race, every day, and that information can prove to be quite valuable, particularly when horses travel from one circuit to another.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 3
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 3 at Colonial Downs, Thistledown, and Presque Isle Downs, along with suggested singles for carryovers at Belterra Park and Canterbury Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 2
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 2 at Colonial Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a $20 ticket for Assiniboia’s $327,526 mandatory-payout Pick 5 carryover.
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The best straight and exotic wagers for the Manitoba Derby
Assiniboia Downs has a special Monday treat in store for horseplayers. The week kicks off with an eight-race card highlighted by the Manitoba Derby and a $327,526 mandatory-payout Pick 5 carryover.
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How to bet Monmouth Park's $44,480 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares an $18 ticket for Sunday’s $44,480 Pick 5 carryover at Monmouth Park.
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Kentucky Derby alumni take center stage at Saratoga
On Friday afternoon, Kentucky Derby alumnus Dynamic One rallied explosively to win Saratoga’s Curlin S., and he’s unlikely to be the only Derby veteran seen in the Saratoga winner’s circle this week.
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Gulfstream Park: Longshots to play in the mandatory-payout $500,635 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
Looking for a handicapping challenge with the potential to yield huge payoffs? Look no further than Saturday’s Rainbow Pick 6 at Gulfstream Park, which features a $500,635 mandatory-payout carryover.
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Selections for Royal North and Vigil at Woodbine
A quartet of excellent black-type events will highlight a superb day of racing at Woodbine on Sunday.
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How to bet with, and against, As Time Goes By in Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
An excellent group of seven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar main oval in Sunday’s $300,000 Clement L. Hirsch S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, July 30 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with suggested singles for a trio of carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Best exotics plays for the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes
A fantastic field of nine will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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Value pick for the Jim Dandy Stakes
An excellent field of six will contest the $600,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Bing Crosby Stakes
A superb cast of nine one-turn specialists will contest the highlight of the Saturday card at Del Mar in the $300,000 Bing Crosby S.
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Allworthy gets the nod in Monmouth Oaks
Nine sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the dirt in the $250,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3).
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Spot plays for July 30 stakes at Saratoga and Del Mar
A pair of black-type races on opposite sides of the country will highlight the racing on Friday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 29 at Saratoga and Canterbury Park, along with suggested singles for a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Hi-5 plays for July 29
Hoosier's Hi-5 on July 29 should include some horses that few will add, so let's hit it.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Saratoga, Indiana Grand, and Colonial Downs, along with a ticket for the $2,955 Pick 5 carryover at Belterra Park.
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Saratoga scouting report: Kentucky horses for July 28
Led by the millionaire Bell’s the One, Wednesday’s featured Honorable Miss H. (G2) at Saratoga has a distinct Kentucky flavor. The impressive winner of the Roxelana last out, the eight-time winner appears to be a bit of a standout in this spot. She’s worth considering as a single in the multi-race wagers, although I do give Miss Mosaic a longshot chance.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Presque Isle Downs, and Thistledown along with horses to play in the $245,919 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Day 2 of Glorious Goodwood
The five-day Goodwood Festival, colloquially known as "Glorious Goodwood," runs from Tuesday through Saturday this week, with Group 1 features highlighting the first three days.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: July 26, 2021
What’s that? You’re a little behind in processing the latest developments on the road to Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar? Never fear! We’ve got you covered with a roundup of the latest news and notes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 26
J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Colonial Downs, Thistledown, and Presque Isle Downs, along with a single and live longshot in Indiana Grand’s $2,132 Pick 5 carryover.
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Saratoga: Horses to single in the $257,811 Pick 6 carryover
Exciting times are ahead at Saratoga! The first Pick 6 carryover of the meet is up for grabs on Sunday, when the $1 wager will disperse a hefty $257,811 bonus pool among all winning bettors.
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Horses of note for a trio of Arlington Park carryovers
Although there aren’t any stakes taking place at Arlington Park this Saturday, handicappers might still want to tune in and pursue the trio of non-jackpot carryovers on the agenda.
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How to bet the California Dreamin' Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 Golden State-bred runners will contest the $150,000 California Dreamin’ S. at Del Mar on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2021 Shuvee Stakes
A classy field of seven fillies and mares will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Shuvee S. (G2) at Saratoga.
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How to bet with, and against Field Pass, in the BWI Turf Cup Stakes at Pimlico
The gray son of Lemon Drop Kid is a deserving favorite. I will give my strategies for siding with him, and a play for those hoping for an upset.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for July 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, July 23 at Del Mar, Ellis Park, and Saratoga, along with a trio of singles to use across a bevy of carryovers at Arlington Park.
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D'Amato trainees loom large in turf stakes at Del Mar on July 24
A pair of graded stakes events on the lawn will highlight the Saturday action at Del Mar.
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Clairiere gets the upset nod in Coaching Club American Oaks
A compact field of just four will go to post in the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Fleet Treat Stakes
The Friday feature at Del Mar is the $150,000 Fleet Treat S., a seven-furlong dash on the main oval for California-bred sophomore fillies.
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How to bet the 2021 Lake George Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will travel one-mile on the inner turf at Saratoga in Friday’s $150,000 Lake George S. (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, July 22 at Arlington Park and Indiana Grand, along with horses of note for a trio of carryovers at Arlington.
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Harness Racing: Adios Harness Elims; Stars On Tap & Horses to Watch
Harness betting opportunities are in demand at TwinSpires Edge. The stars and co-stars continue along with all of the elements that we hope go our ways.
Always eclectic and to the point is our never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list). With ceaseless arrogance, it continues suggesting how to enhance your exotic combinations and fair-priced win, place and show finishes.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Presque Isle Downs, along with an $18 ticket for the $6,982 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for July 21, 2021
For the program on July 21 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 20
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Presque Isle Downs, along with a pair of singles for Presque Isle’s $2,234 Pick 6 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for July 19
J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday at Colonial Downs, Indiana Grand, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses of note in Presque Isle’s $1,957 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the Cougar II Stakes
A compact field of six will travel 1 1/2 miles over the main strip at Del Mar in Sunday’s $100,000 Cougar II S. (G3).
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The horse to key in Sunday's six-figure carryovers at Pleasanton
Get ready, folks! Not one, but two six-figure carryovers are slated for mandatory dispersal on Sunday at Pleasanton.
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