Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

Fri Nov 29 2024John Mucciolo

A nice field of 10 sophomores will vie for your best bet around 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main surface in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2).
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starter at 10-1

Fri Nov 29 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including analysis of Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers.
Saturday Stakes Plays for Gulfstream Park with Rated by Merit, Stunner Anchoring Picks

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

A pair of black-type races for Florida-bred juveniles will highlight the Saturday action at Gulfstream Park.
Betting the 2024 Mrs. Revere Stakes

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies are entered for Friday’s $300,000 Mrs. Revere S. (G2) at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/16-mile turf affair lacks a true standout in my view, and it looks like an event to take a shot with a progressive type for top honors.
Finding Value in the Deep Hollywood Derby

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

A massive field of 13 sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1). In a cast with so many viable options, I feel that value can be found with nearly any contender in the crew.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $32,902 Pick 5

Thu Nov 28 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including horses to play in the $32,902 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Exotics Plays for the Hollywood Turf Cup Stakes 2024

Wed Nov 27 2024John Mucciolo

A big cast of 11 will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar green in Friday’s feature, the $200,000 Hollywood Turf Cup S. (G2). I’ll focus on a trio of runners in the especially well-matched field.
Betting With, and Against, Hit Show in the Clark Stakes

Wed Nov 27 2024John Mucciolo

A total of nine horses will aim to upend morning-line choice #6 Hit Show (3-1) in Friday’s $600,000 Clark S. (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $58,109 Pick 5

Wed Nov 27 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 27 at Churchill Downs, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $58,109 Pick 5 carryover at Parx.
How to bet the Falls City Stakes

Tue Nov 26 2024John Mucciolo

A strong field of eight fillies and mares will vie in the Thanksgiving Day co-feature at Churchill Downs, the $400,000 Falls City S. (G3).
How to bet the 2024 Thanksgiving Classic Stakes

Tue Nov 26 2024John Mucciolo

A deep field of 11 sprinters will jaunt six panels on the Fair Grounds dirt in Thursday’s $225,000 Thanksgiving Classic S.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 28-Dec. 1 [Video]

Tue Nov 26 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali hash out their best bets and fades for Thanksgiving week at Churchill Downs. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 27

Tue Nov 26 2024TwinSpires Staff

The Wednesday action at Happy Valley gets underway at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.