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Mucciolo: Breeders' Cup reflections; the good, bad, and ugly
I survived yet another Breeders’ Cup weekend, and I once again came out on the positive side of the ledger, albeit by a small amount. The World Thoroughbred Championships have been good to me on more occasions than not over the years, but I did leave it very late this season to find a signature win. Here are a few of my experiences from the grand weekend of racing:
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Harness Racing: Weekly Picks and Horses to Watch for the week
Even though the champs have made their statements, the 11th month of 2021 harness is rife with action.
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What are coupled entries, and how should you bet them?
Coupled entries are among the more confusing aspects of betting horse races. But once you dig into the details, they’re not quite as complicated as they seem.
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How to bet Indiana Grand's closing-day Pick 5 (with $50k seed!)
Thursday is the final day of the 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand, and the track is celebrating by seeding its final Pick 5 pool with $50,000.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Indiana Grand and Churchill Downs, plus suggested single for Mahoning Valley’s $12,381 Pick 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Indiana Grand and Parx Racing, along with suggested singles for the $12,381 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Hong Kong Preview: Diamond can be brilliant again
Late-blooming #2 Diamond Brilliant can continue his winning way at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $2,069 Pick 5 carryover.
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How to bet Belmont's $91,299 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Belmont Park fall meet, and bettors should know there’s a $91,299 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 6
Keeler Johnson has you covered with picks, plays, and carryover insights for the Saturday cards at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Scully: Betting Breeders' Cup Saturday
One of horse racing's biggest days, Breeders' Cup Saturday features a challenging nine-race sequence, and James Scully shares how he will attack it
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Mucciolo's Breeders' Cup Saturday single
While Audarya returns to defend her title, I am siding with another in a race that has been especially good to me over the years.
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5 under the radar horses for Breeders' Cup Saturday
In my view, the favorites look to be imposing in at least three of the races, but I feel that there are multiple events where great value could be found.
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Betting with the favorites in the Nov. 6 undercard stakes at Del Mar
Before the championship racing begins, two graded tilts will take place at the picturesque track, and I will structure plays around the morning-line choice in each.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Normally, the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) is billed as a showdown between the American home team and the European raiders. But the 2021 renewal is introducing a third flavor to the mix.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 5
If you’d like a quick change a pace from the Breeders’ Cup, Keeler Johnson is sharing picks and plays for Belmont and Churchill Downs, plus a ticket for the $2,477 Super Hi-5 carryover at Golden Gate.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint
A total of nine horses will travel six panels in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Eight horses will travel one-mile on the Del Mar main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Mile 2021
An overflow field of 16 will converge in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Betting with favorites on the Nov. 5 undercard at Del Mar
Prior to the handful of Breeders’ Cup races that will take place at Del Mar during Future Stars Friday, a quartet of black-type events will be contested.
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Five under the radar contenders for Breeders' Cup Friday
Four of the five major events boast deep and highly competitive fields with horses that offer great value.
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Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A dozen juveniles dashing five furlongs on turf can be a recipe for chaotic results. But there’s a strong chance we’ll see the opposite in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Looking for a formidable handicapping challenge? Look no further than Friday’s 1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Churchill’s $7,292 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hanson: How I will bet Breeders' Cup Friday
Win plays and the Late Pick 3 will be Vance Hanson's betting focus on Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) is one of the best betting races of the Nov. 5-6 championships at Del Mar. These are the key contenders, including a great win candidate at a square price!
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Harness Racing: Matrons Do Dover; Hoosier Class
Dover offers traditional Matrons and Hoosier ups the season's stakes.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Gamine is the heavy favorite on the morning line for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Del Mar. But is she the goods?
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Traditionally, the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) has been a race dominated by European raiders. Between 2007 and 2018, nine of the 12 winners prepped across the pond.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Among the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, one of the trickiest to handicap is the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), and not because the field is difficult to decipher.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Del Mar, including a ticket for Churchill’s $2,221 Super High 5 carryover.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf 2021
A superb and overflow field has been entered for Saturday’s $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). The 1 1/2-mile test has a strong international flair, and in a race that has been dominated by the Euros over the years, I am expecting a similar outcome in 2021.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Distaff 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar.
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Hong Kong Preview: Zebrowski ready for first Hong Kong victory
Former Australian Derby runner-up Zebrowski is strongly fancied at Happy Valley Nov. 3.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a trio of cold exacta bets.
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Melbourne Cup: Betting with, and against, Incentivise
Incentivise is a short-priced favorite by Melbourne Cup standards but there are ways to take him on if desired.
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2021 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Here is our list of longshots to watch in the upcoming two-day, Breeders' Cup fixture on Friday and Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, along with a horse to single in the $824 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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How to bet Santa Anita's $796,178 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is the final day of racing at the Santa Anita autumn meet, which means a $796,178 carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6 is slated for a mandatory payout. We're ready to play along on a $72 budget.
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Finding vulnerable favorites key in Breeders' Cup handicapping
Here are a few short-priced horses we'll be looking to beat on the first weekend of November at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's MEGA picks and plays of the day for Oct. 30
One week out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, there aren’t many graded stakes slated to take place across North America. But that doesn’t mean the final Saturday in October will be dull.
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Belmont Park: Spooky Stakes Plays for Halloween
A trio of black-type races highlights a strong nine-race Halloween card at Belmont Park on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2021 Street Sense Stakes
A promising field of nine juveniles will go postward in the $200,000 Street Sense S. at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 29 at Belmont Park and Keeneland, along with horses to key in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Keeneland.
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Betting with, and against, Independence Hall in the Fayette Stakes
An excellent field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s $200,000 Fayette S.
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Breeders' Cup post times, pre-entries and wagering menu now available
Breeders' Cup Post Times, Pre-Entries & Wager Menu Now Available!
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Analyzing the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup were announced on Wednesday, and as usual, the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) has attracted a prospective field worthy of its $6 million purse.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 28 at Belmont Park and Keeneland, including win bets capitalizing on a pair of TwinSpires promotions.
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Why betting small pari-mutuel wagering pools can be tricky
Can the size of a particular pari-mutuel wagering pool have a significant impact on the betting payoffs generated? The answer is yes, and the bigger the pool, the better the possibilities.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Keeneland and Indiana Grand, along with a ticket for Keeneland’s $20,051 Super High 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Parx Racing and Indiana Grand, along with tickets for the mandatory-payout $17,606 Super High 5 carryover at Fort Erie.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 25 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a trio of exacta wagers.
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Horses to single in lucrative carryovers at Laurel, Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Laurel Park and Keeneland.
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Horses to single in Belmont's $47,777 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Belmont Park just got more exciting. In addition to a pair of graded stakes, the afternoon action features a $47,777 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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How to bet the 2021 Dowager Stakes
Sunday’s $150,000 Dowager S. (G3) at Keeneland features a field of 10 fillies and mares going 1 1/2 miles on the lawn.
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Best Bets keying Obligatory in the Raven Run Stakes
A huge field of 13 sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Raven Run S. (G2).
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How to bet with, and against, Public Sector in the Hill Prince Stakes
A very good field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Belmont Park inner turf in Saturday’s lucrative $400,000 Hill Prince S. (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 22 at Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Penn National, including a ticket for Penn National’s $3,627 Pick 5 carryover.
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Belmont Park: Exotic plays for the Noble Damsel Stakes
A cast of 10, with one a main-track only entrant, will contest Saturday’s Noble Damsel S. (G3) at Belmont Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Perryville Stakes
A total of nine sophomores will travel seven-eighths on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $150,000 Perryville S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Keeneland and Belmont Park, along with suggested singles for the $4,610 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Exploring jockey stats and win percentages
While horses are naturally the most important factor in handicapping any horse race, many bettors look toward jockey statistics to strengthen their opinions and separate top contenders.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Keeneland and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Keeneland.
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2021 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
The Breeders' Cup news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! For horse-players who want to know what to bet.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier Park plays for Oct. 20
For the program on Oct. 20 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 Oct. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 19 at Indiana Grand and Presque Isle Downs, along with a ticket for Penn National’s $1,549 Pick 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 18 at Indiana Grand and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in Zia Park’s $687 Pick 5 carryover.
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Horses to play in Belmont Park, Keeneland carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Sunday carryovers at Belmont Park and Keeneland.
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How to bet with, and against, Etoile in the E.P. Taylor Stakes
An excellent field of 10 fillies and mares will go 1 1/4 miles on the Woodbine lawn in Sunday’s C$600,000 E.P. Taylor S. (G1).
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Analyzing the $51,297 Pick 6 carryover at Keeneland
The Saturday card at Keeneland features two non-jackpot carryovers: $51,297 in the $1 Pick 6 and $6,145 in the $1 Super High 5. But it remains to be seen how weather will affect the races involved.
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Value play for the California Distaff Handicap
A competitive field of six fillies and mares will go 6 1/2 furlongs down the hill in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff H. at Santa Anita.
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How to bet the 2021 Nearctic Stakes
A strong field of 10 will travel six panels on the Woodbine turf in Sunday’s C$250,000 Nearctic S. (G2).
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Scully: Handicapping the Keeneland Turf Pick 3 for Oct. 16
The $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) highlights Saturday’s turf fare at Keeneland, and it’s one of three challenging races in the new Keeneland Turf Pick 3 sequence.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 15 at Keeneland and Remington Park, plus a ticket for the $810 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Sands Point Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Sands Point S. (G2) at Belmont Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup Stakes
A superb field of 10 three-year-old fillies will contest Saturday’s $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. (G1) at Keeneland.
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How to bet the 2021 Franklin County Stakes
A total of 12 fillies and mares will go postward in Friday’s $150,000 Franklin County S. (G3) at Keeneland.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 14 at Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Presque Isle Downs, including tickets for Keeneland’s $15,390 Super High 5 carryover.
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Harness Racing: Hoosier, Mohawk Super Finals On Tap
In the time until The Breeders Crown the local stars shine on both sides of the border in state- and-province finals this weekend with a touch of Courageous Lady action in Ohio and we follow through with our never-ending TwinSpires H2W (horses-to-watch list) and continue a new feature, Mohawk Miles, where we indulge in longshot action.
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What are racing future wagers, and should you bet them?
Future wagers allows horseplayers to bet on the outcomes of far-off events, rather than an upcoming race for which entries have already been drawn. But are they sound bets?
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How to bet the 2021 Jessamine Stakes
An overflow field of juvenile fillies will seek a berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) in Wednesday’s $200,000 Jessamine S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 13 at Keeneland and Indiana Grand, including tickets for Keeneland’s $8,158 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong Preview: Seasonal debut can be a Delight
Fitness will be the key to whether Everyone’s Delight can score his third consecutive victory in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $65 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 12 at Presque Isle Downs and Parx, including three exacta wagers.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Oct. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 11 at Indiana Grand, Santa Anita, and Presque Isle Downs, including tickets for Santa Anita’s $12,511 Super High 5 carryover.
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How to bet the Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream and Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares tickets for a pair of Sunday Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita.
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Harness racing: How to bet The Kentucky Futurity
The classic Kentucky Futurity on Sunday is 12 deep and challenging.
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How to bet Keeneland's $3,385 Super High 5 carryover
It didn’t take long for the 2021 Keeneland fall meet to produce its first carryover. Opening day saw the $1 Super High 5 go unclaimed, generating a non-jackpot carryover of $3,385 for Saturday’s card.
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How to bet the turf stakes at Keeneland on Oct. 10
A pair of Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” stakes races on the turf are part of an important Sunday card at Keeneland.
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How to bet with, and against, Letruska in the Spinster Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will go postward in Sunday’s $500,000 Spinster S. (G1) at Keeneland.
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Scully: Handicapping the Keeneland Turf Pick 3 on Oct. 9
Saturday’s Keeneland Turf Pick 3 will showcase three stakes, including a pair of Grade 1 events. Here is how I'm handicapping the sequence.
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Hanson: Handicapping the Keeneland Turf Pick 3 for Oct. 8
New to the wagering menu at the Keeneland fall meet, which begins Friday, is the $3 Keeneland Turf Pick 3.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 8 at Keeneland, along with a ticket for Santa Anita’s $9,752 Super High 5 carryover.
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How to bet the Oct. 9 turf stakes at Belmont Park
A pair of graded stakes races on the green will be part of a big day of racing at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Vosburgh Stakes
A small field of five will dash six furlongs on the Belmont Park dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Vosburgh S. (G2).
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