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Mister Omaha gets the nod in Zia Park Derby
A talented field of 10 three-year-olds will go 1 1/16 miles on the Zia Park dirt surface in Tuesday’s $300,000 Zia Park Derby.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout Pick 6 at Mahoning
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 24 at Zia Park, along with longshots to use in Mahoning Valley’s mandatory-payout $5,120 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Picks and bets for Sunday tournaments at Churchill Downs
Sunday’s 10-race card at Churchill Downs is the focus of two appealing tournaments on TwinSpires.com.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 New Mexico Classic Oaks
A competitive field of 10 sophomore fillies will travel 6 1/2 panels on the dirt in Monday’s $150,000 New Mexico Classic Oaks at Zia Park.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Steel Valley Sprint Stakes
A deep field of 12 three-year-olds will jaunt six panels on the Mahoning Valley dirt in Monday’s $300,000 Steel Valley Sprint S.
Racing
Japan: History on the line in Mile Championship
The Japan Autumn International series rolls on into Saturday night’s Mile Championship (G1) at Kyoto (post time 1:40 a.m. ET), where #15 Jantar Mantar (6-5) seeks to make history.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Nov. 22]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Two singles for Del Mar’s $51,879 Pick 6 carryover
Bad weather has prompted the cancellation of two recent cards at Del Mar, but racing is slated to resume on Saturday with a $51,879 Pick 6 carryover up for grabs.
Racing
How to bet the Red Carpet Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares will run 1 3/8 grassy miles on the Del Mar lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Red Carpet S. (G3).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Pebbles Stakes
A total of eight sophomore fillies are entered for the grass in Sunday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, Nov. 22
A trio of black-type events will headline the Saturday card at Laurel Park, and I will make the sequence my Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 21, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Nov. 22
Superstars Ka Ying Rising and Romantic Warrior add luster to the Sha Tin action, as they tune up for their respective title defenses at the Hong Kong International Races.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Troubleshooting in the Commonwealth Turf
Franklin Simpson S. (G1) winner #2 Troubleshooting (7-2) is the morning-line choice in Saturday’s deep $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [Nov. 22, 2025]
A pair of Pick 4 wagers is offered on the card for the first Saturday of racing at the Fair Grounds meeting, and I will choose the latter one, which includes two of the three stakes races to be contested.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Native Diver Stakes
Grade 1 winner #3 Nevada Beach will lead a compact field of five postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Native Diver S. (G3) at Del Mar.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 20, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,624 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial Stakes
A total of nine juvenile fillies bred in Louisiana will dash six furlongs on the Fair Grounds main strip in Friday’s $100,000 Donovan L. Ferguson Memorial S.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes
A talented field of eight Cajun-bred juveniles will speed six panels on the Fair Grounds dirt in Thursday’s $100,000 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Finger Lakes, Zia Park, and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 19
The first post at Happy Valley on Wednesday is at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card with his selections and analysis.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $10,914 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 17, at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $10,914 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
Picks and plays for the $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of a $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires.com.
Racing
Aqueduct: Horses to bet in the $16,285 Pick 6 carryover
There are two stakes on the Saturday card at Aqueduct, but the highlight of the betting action is a $16,285 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Racing
Japan: Longshot to note in Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup
Japan’s lucrative Autumn International series kicks off with the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Kyoto late Saturday night (1:40 a.m. ET).
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday, Nov. 16
The feature of the Sunday action at Aqueduct will kick off the Pick 3 of the Week.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Desi Arnaz Stakes
A cast of six two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on Del Mar's main oval in the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S., which was rescheduled for Sunday.
Racing
The TwinSpires Jury: Claiming Crown & Chilukki Stakes | Ep. 117 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro share picks for the Claiming Crown Jewel and Chilukki S. (G3) at Churchill Downs, plus the Jockey Club Oaks (G3) at Aqueduct.
Video
Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 1 [VIDEO]
A new show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk under the umbrella of TwinSpires, featuring Howard Kravets, Matt Miller, Jackson Muniz, and Noah Meagher.
Video
Friday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Churchill Downs, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,951 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, Nov. 15
Eight Claiming Crown tilts and one graded stakes contest will lead the way during the excellent 11-race card at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2025 Jockey Club Oaks
A classy group of eight sophomore fillies will run 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct green in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks (G3).
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Nov. 14
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at midnight (ET) late Friday night.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Ragtime in the Chilukki Stakes
A terrific group of seven fillies and mares will go the one-turn mile on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3).
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 13 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
How to bet the Notebook Stakes
A full field of juveniles bred in the Empire State will vie in Friday’s $125,000 Notebook S.
Racing
How to bet the Key Cents Stakes
A cast of nine New York-bred two-year-old fillies will jaunt one mile over the Aqueduct main turf oval in Thursday’s $125,000 Key Cents S.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Moonshiner at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Turf Paradise, including a pair of exactas.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 10 at Zia Park, Turf Paradise, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, as well as a single for Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Churchill Downs: Betting the $10,470 Super High 5 carryover
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs gets underway with a $10,470 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs in Race 1 (post time 1:00 p.m. ET).
Racing
Aqueduct: Analyzing graded stakes in the $22,632 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a lot to look forward to on Saturday at Aqueduct. Five stakes are on the agenda, and there’s a $22,632 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8, 2025
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Breeders' Cup bettors find valuable help from TwinSpires Analysts
Putting the right things in front of bettors heading into a huge occasion like the Breeders’ Cup is very important.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2025 Awad Stakes
A total of seven juveniles will speed six furlongs over the Aqueduct turf course in Sunday’s $150,000 Awad S.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes at Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 7, at Churchill Downs and Remington Park, along with a horse to single in Laurel Park’s $13,371 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday [Nov. 8, 2025]
A pair of graded stakes tilts will commence the Pick 3 of the Week at Woodbine on Saturday.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Aqueduct Saturday [Nov. 8, 2025]
I’ll take a swing at the early Pick 4 at Aqueduct on Saturday, where two of the five black-type races on the card will be part of the sequence.
Racing
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 8, 2025 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali shares their best bets for Saturday stakes races at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2025 River City Stakes
A full and competitive field of 12 will jaunt nine panels over the Churchill green in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
Racing
Betting With, and Against, R Disaster in the Dream Supreme Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will challenge #7 R Disaster (9-5) in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S. at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Central Park Stakes
A good group of eight juvenile prospects will run 1 1/16 miles on the Aqueduct turf in Friday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,985 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Aqueduct and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $6,985 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 at Churchill and Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of 8-1 longshots.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 5, 2025
Jason discusses the BCBC tournament results and welcomes Peter Thomas Fornatale from In the Money Media to talk about this year's BCBC, the Breeders' Cup, racing media, and more!
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a single for the $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Authentic Charm at 5-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 3 at Zia Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a first-time starter at 5-1.
Racing
Singles for Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Del Mar, Gulfstream
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to single in a trio of rich Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Del Mar.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday
Two of the trio of graded stakes tilts on the Sunday card at Aqueduct will bookend my Pick 3 of the Week.
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, betting strategy, tipsheet
This article will highlight exactas, trifectas and superfectas from across the handicapping articles and analysis from the TwinSpires team.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A sensational field of nine, eight of which are Grade 1 winners, will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar dirt in the exquisite, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A baker’s dozen fillies and mares will race 1 1/8 miles over the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf
Nine of the 14 horses entered for the lucrative, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday are based overseas.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar is truly an international event this year.
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider
James Scully previews longshots to consider for the 2025 Breeders' Cup at Del Mar.
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
Let's take a look at a few of the betting angles by some of TwinSpires' respected racing analysts.
Breeders Cup
LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing
Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
Analysis
Superfecta plays for the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
An overflow cast of 16 have been entered to contest the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Fierceness
Pacific Classic (G1) romper Fierceness projects to go favored in the $7 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar Saturday, and James Scully previews betting angles for standing with and against Fierceness.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup: Handicapping Saturday's Late Pick 5
James Scully recommends a Pick 5 wager for the Late Pick 5 on Saturday's Breeders' Cup program at Del Mar.
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup odds, predictions, contenders, horses
With Friday racing in the books, let's look at handicapping thoughts from some of our racing analysts for Saturday racing at Del Mar's Breeders' Cup.
Breeders Cup
Betting the 2025 Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4
One of the more fascinating betting opportunities on Breeders' Cup Saturday is the 50-cent all-turf Pick 4.
Racing
Aqueduct, Gulfstream carryovers and a BCBC exacta bet
J. Keeler Johnson analyzes carryovers at Aqueduct and Gulfstream Park, then shares a cold exacta to play in the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge at Del Mar.
Racing
Under-the-radar internationals for 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Eight international runners who are flying under the radar at Del Mar, all at double-digit morning line odds.
Racing
TwinSpires player ahead after Day 1 of Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge
Dean Maliza ended the first day of the Breeders’ Cup as the leader of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge after a great day of betting on TwinSpires.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
An excellent field of 10 will jaunt eight panels on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
If you’re looking for live longshots to bet across the nine championship races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Del Mar, we’re here to help.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
A total of nine two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
A full field of two-year-olds will take a one-mile spin around the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
Racing
Price plays for 2025 Breeders' Cup Doubles
There will be rolling Double wagers throughout the two-day stand at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, with minimums set at $1.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A full field of 12 two-year-olds will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint at Del Mar on Friday.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A standout field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Del Mar main oval in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Racing
LIVE
LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
Analysis
2025 Breeders' Cup: Rolling Pick 3s Best Bet
James Scully handicaps his best favorite rolling Pick 3 sequence in the 2025 Breeders' Cup.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Spooky Quick Picks: Churchill Downs and Del Mar for Oct 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 31 at Del Mar and Churchill Downs.
Racing
2025 Breeders' Cup: Handicapping Future Stars Friday Pick 5
James Scully recommends a Pick 5 wager for the 2025 Future Stars Friday Breeders' Cup program at Del Mar.
Racing
How to bet 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
Pool 1 of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager may seem like a lottery. But there are a few strategies that are worth considering.
Wagering
2025 Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) Spot Plays
The highly anticipated and lucrative Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge (BCBC) will take place this Friday and Saturday.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $24,292 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 30 at Del Mar, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play Chayton at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Precise in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Two-time Group 1 heroine #13 Precise (6-5) will lead a deep and classy field of two-year-old ladies postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar on Friday.
Racing
2025 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
Formidable favorites abound in the five championship races for two-year-olds on Breeders’ Cup Friday at Del Mar, but you can bet longshots will factor as well.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including win bets on a trio of two-year-olds.
Racing
Ted Noffey among notables in KY Derby Future Wager Pool 1
The first of six Kentucky Derby Future Wagers (KDFW) for the 152nd edition of the "Run for the Roses" on May 2, 2026, will be held this week, beginning at noon ET on Wednesday.
Racing
Five Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends: Winning Some Green on the Green
Given the unpredictable nature of turf racing and the international talent it attracts, identifying winning trends can give bettors an edge.
Breeders Cup