Betting trifectas in the Withers Stakes

Thu Feb 04 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Should you favor local runners in Saturday's renewal of the $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct? Not necessarily.
Sam Houston: Betting the all-stakes Pick 4 on Jan. 31

Fri Jan 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The final day of January brings an action-packed evening of stakes races at Sam Houston Race Park. We're playing the all-stakes Pick 4 on a $36 budget.
Santa Anita: A Pick 3 play for Jan. 30

Fri Jan 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

The Robert B. Lewis (G3) is the main highlight on Saturday at Santa Anita, but the San Pasqual (G2) is also an appealing betting race.
Gulfstream Park: Stakes spot plays for Jan. 30

Fri Jan 29 2021J. Keeler Johnson

While the Holy Bull (G3) is drawing all the headlines, there are actually four other stakes races taking place on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, and we're playing them all on a $75 budget.
Gulfstream Park: Betting superfectas in the Holy Bull

Thu Jan 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Looking for a great race to bet Saturday? You should check out the $200,000 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
Santa Anita: Betting superfectas in the Robert B. Lewis

Thu Jan 28 2021J. Keeler Johnson

An elite field of Kentucky Derby contenders will face off in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita.
Oaklawn Park stakes spot plays for Jan. 30

Wed Jan 27 2021J. Keeler Johnson

Fillies and mares will take center stage in a pair of stakes races at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, including a Road to the Kentucky Oaks qualifier.
Harness racing: Dover Downs Pick 3 promises a strong price

Fri Jan 22 2021TwinSpires Staff

The Jan. 25 Pick 3 for races 3-5 offers some contenders the public may not support, which means payouts could be particularly lucrative.
Tipsheet: Saudi Cup

Thu Feb 27 2020Dick Powell

The inaugural running of the $20 million Saudi Cup will be run Saturday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The 1 1/8-mile race is for older horses with a long run down the backstretch to a wide, left-hand turn.
Step-by-step: Building an exacta ticket

Tue Jul 30 2019J. Keeler Johnson

As one of the oldest exotic wagers in horse racing, the exacta is practically as recognizable as the traditional win/place/show wagers the sport has long been known for. The exacta requires bettors to select the top two finishers of a race ...
Step-by-Step: Building a Pick 3 ticket

Mon Jul 29 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Constructing a Pick 3 ticket should be an easy task. The wager is straightforward and simple—pick the winners of three straight races and reap a nice reward. But to play the Pick 3 effectively involves a little more forethought and strategy. W ...
Exclusive: Money Management for Winners by Frank Scantoni

Thu May 02 2019TwinSpires Staff

Effective money management is crucial to long-term success. If you want to conquer the gambling world, you need to have the proper money-management skills to protect your bankroll but also help it grow year in and year out.
Lessons learned in Handicapping Contests

Thu Feb 18 2016Dick Powell

If the definition of insanity is “Doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results,” what is the definition of preaching one thing and then doing something else?