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Spot Plays for the Turf Sprint, Turf Cup at Kentucky Downs
The biggest day of the 2021 meet at Kentucky Downs is Saturday, and both $1 million features are "Win & You're In" Breeders' Cup Challenge preps. Here are the preferred choices in both.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 10 at Arlington Park and Remington Park, including two suggested singles for Arlington’s $39,124 Pick 8 carryover.
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Harness Racing: North America Cup at Mohawk
The C$1 million North America Cup at Mohawk is no gift for the favorites.
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Exotics plays for the Turf Cup Stakes at Kentucky Downs
A massive field of 16 is entered to contest Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Turf Cup S. (G2) at Kentucky Downs.
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Woodbine stakes plays for Sept. 11
A pair of very good stakes races will highlight the Saturday card north of the border at Woodbine.
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Betting with, and against, Casa Creed in the Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs
An overflow field of 13 will go postward in the $1 million Turf Sprint S. (G3) at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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Harness Racing: New York, Mohawk plays in the spotlight
Harness Racing: New York, Mohawk plays in the spotlight
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 9
Despite firm going and two paths of fresh grass with the temporary rail being moved in from 40 to 17 feet out, outside stalkers and closers dominated the Wednesday card at Kentucky Downs. Only Franklin lover Snapper Sinclair, who now has three wins and a second from four local starts, scored in gate-to-wire fashion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Kentucky Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Arlington Park and Canterbury Park.
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Explaining American odds, fractional odds, and decimal odds
You may have noticed there are several different ways to displays the odds offered by any given betting proposition. But how do they all compare?
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Kentucky Downs Scouting Report for Sept. 8
With the turf course drying out for day two of the Kentucky Downs September meet, not one of the 11 winners took the field gate to wire. The vast majority stalked from mid-pack, and the final two winners of the day rallied from far off the pace going a mile. The outcomes were much more predictable, with a 16-1 winner in race three the only outlier on a day that saw all the others pay out at 6-1 or less.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Sept. 8 at Kentucky Downs, Canterbury Park, and Assiniboia Downs, including an exacta keying an 8-1 shot on top.
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Hong Kong Preview: Gate is Great for Wild West Wing
John Size runner rates top billing for the first Happy Valley raceday of the new Hong Kong racing season.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Sept. 7 at Indiana Grand, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Indiana Grand’s $1,681 Pick 4 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Sept. 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 6, at Kentucky Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including a ticket for Del Mar’s mandatory-payout $694,803 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the 2021 Hopeful Stakes
The closing-day feature at Saratoga is the $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1), a seven-furlong test for two-year-olds on the dirt.
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Baffert duo looms large in Del Mar Futurity
A compact field of six will go postward in the seven-furlong, $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1) on Labor Day.
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Kentucky Downs Spot Plays for Sept. 6
Not only will two-year-olds be in focus at Saratoga and Del Mar on Labor Day, but Kentucky Downs will also have a pair of sprint stakes for juveniles on its 11-race program.
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Horses to single in Arlington's $18,359 Pick 8 carryover
It’s hard to pick eight winners in a row, which is why the carryover for Arlington Park’s 20-cent Pick 8 wager has built to $18,359 for Sunday’s card.
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How to bet the 2021 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf
A promising field of 11 two-year-old fillies will travel one-mile on the lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Del Mar Juvenile Fillies Turf.
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How to bet the 2021 Del Mar Debutante Stakes
A fine field of eight speedy two-year-old fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante S.
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Three singles for three carryovers at Arlington Park
Did you know there are three non-jackpot carryovers on the agenda for Saturday at Arlington Park, including an $11,743 prize pool in the Pick 8?
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How to bet the 2021 Spinaway Stakes
A salty group of nine two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S.
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How to bet the 2021 Dueling Grounds Derby and Oaks
A huge day of lucrative racing will take place at Kentucky Downs on Sunday, led by a pair of stakes events for the sophomores.
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New Zealand: I Wish I Win can topple stablemate in Northland Breeders' Stakes
I Wish I Win can beat stablemate in Northland Breeders S. (G3) at Te Rapa.
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5 important trends for Kentucky Downs
Large fields, rich purses, and enticing betting payoffs are par for the (unique European-style turf) course at Kentucky Downs, which will host its annual six-day meet starting Sep. 5.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sep. 3 at Saratoga, Ellis Park, and Del Mar, plus a ticket for the $6,950 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Value plays for the Del Mar Derby Sep. 4
A massive field of 14 contests the $250,000 Del Mar Derby Sep. 4
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How to bet the 2021 Red Bank Stakes
A field of seven, with one being a main-track only entrant, will vie in Saturday’s $150,000 Red Bank S. at Monmouth Park.
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Harness Racing: Superior Action Avails
The Grand Circuit continues in Canada with some of the divisions’ revered events, many of which deserve individual attention.
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Del Mar: Exotics plays for the John Mabee Stakes
A field of nine will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 John C. Mabee S. (G2) at Del Mar.
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Betting with, and against, War Like Goddess in the Flower Bowl
The sensational 3 1/4-length victress of the Glens Falls S. is the one to beat on Saratoga's inner turf in Saturday's Flower Bowl S.
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Tipsheet: The 2021 Jockey Club Gold Cup
A talented field of six will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S.
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Australia: Starla Could Be Bad News for Favorite
An inside barrier draw could help #5 Starla win the Mona Lisa S. at Wyong.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 2
J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Thistledown, Saratoga, and Indiana Grand, along with a pair of singles for the $12,051 Pick 6 carryover at Canterbury Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Sept. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Sep. 1 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with a pair of singles for the $161,541 Pick 6 carryover at Saratoga.
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Harnes Racing: Hoosier Park harness plays for Sept. 1
Careful decisions aimed at selected Hoosier Park harness races for Sept. 1.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 31 at Colonial Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ~$20 ticket for the Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Breeders' Cup roundup: Aug. 30, 2021
Summer might be winding down, but the road to the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is just heating up. Let’s look back and recount all the action on a busy weekend of racing.
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Colonial Downs stakes spot plays for Aug. 31
A bonanza of open grass stakes highlight Tuesday's card at Colonial Downs, highlighted by the return of the Virginia Derby (G3).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Thistledown, Colonial Downs, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses of note for the $25,177 Pick 6 carryover at Indiana Grand.
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Ellis Park: How to bet the $3,132 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Ellis Park features a $3,132 carryover in the non-jackpot Super High 5, and we’re keen to play along.
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Del Mar: Bet this longshot in the Shared Belief Stakes
Although a couple of major names have been entered in the $100,000 Shared Belief S. on Sunday at Del Mar, it’s possible the one-mile test for three-year-olds is ripe for an upset.
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Arlington Park: How to bet the $6,497 Pick 8 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares a $96 ticket for the $6,497, non-jackpot Pick 8 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Arlington Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A Breeders’ Cup berth is on the line in Saturday’s $200,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet with, and against, Letruska in the Personal Ensign Stakes
Multiple Grade 1 princess #6 Letruska (6-5) has been on quite a roll in 2021 and looms as the one to catch and beat in the especially deep field.
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How to bet the Arlington juvenile races for Aug. 28
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight the Saturday action at Arlington Park.
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Saratoga: Best exotics plays for the Sword Dancer S. on Aug. 28
Seven excellent turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles in the Sword Dancer S. (G1).
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Saratoga: Value plays for the Ballerina Stakes on Saturday, Aug. 28
Six fillies and mares will aim to knock off Gamine in the $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1).
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Australian racing picks for Kembla Grange on Aug. 27
Three top quality Group 3 races, including the San Domenico Stakes, highlight a terrific 10-race card tonight at Kembla Grange.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $70 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 27 at Saratoga and Ellis Park, plus suggested singles for a trio of non-jackpot carryovers at Arlington Park.
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Saratoga: Juvenile stakes plays for Aug. 27
Two juvenile events highlight the six black-type races for Empire State-bred runners at Saratoga on Friday.
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Sophomore stakes plays for Saratoga on Aug. 27
Two of the six stakes races on the Friday card will feature Empire State-bred three-year-olds going long on the dirt.
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Charles Town stakes spot plays for Aug. 27
Seven black-type races accompany the pair of graded races at Charles Town on Friday evening.
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How to bet the 2021 Charles Town Classic and Oaks
The signature day of racing at Charles Town will take place on Friday. A total of nine stakes races will help comprise the bonanza 13-race card at the West Virginia venue.
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Harness Racing: Canada-Bound Grand Circuit Harness
The Grand Circuit rolls across the border into Canada with its particular mix of stars from the two countries and a slew of high-pursed stakes with divisions, elims and finals. Load the TwinSpires account and peruse our spins on the best bets with our features and the never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Aug. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 26 at Saratoga and Presque Isle Downs, plus suggested singles for a bevy of carryovers at Arlington Park.
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2021 Travers Stakes tipsheet
Some of the best three-year-old Thoroughbreds in North America will square off in Saturday’s $1.25 million Travers S. (G1) at Saratoga.
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What the 2020 Kentucky Derby taught us about historical handicapping trends
Historical trends can be powerful tools for handicapping horse races. But it’s important to differentiate between trends with meaning and trends generated by circumstances.
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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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