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2025 Takamatsunomiya Kinen: One-line assessments
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 29-30]
Turfway analysis: Mandatory-payout carryovers on closing day
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the evening of March 29
Pick 4 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday
Pick 3 of the Week: 2025 Oaklawn Park Saturday
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 stakes at 2 tracks
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Betting Tampa's $40,548 Super High 5 carryover, Gulfstream's Pick 6 mandatory payout
After a 21-1 longshot won the final race at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, there’s a $40,548 Super High 5 carryover available in the first race on Sunday’s card.
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Kentucky Derby Lucky Losers: Cryptoclearance (1987)
Cryptoclearance was another exceptional member of the class of 1984, a hard-trying horse who was always in the mix in the sport’s biggest stakes and a stellar sire who passed on his champion genes to more than one classic winner.
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How to bet the Southern Hospitality Stakes
A talented group of 10 sophomore fillies will speed six furlongs at Oaklawn Park in Sunday’s $145,000 Southern Hospitality Overnight S.
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2025 Takamatsunomiya Kinen: One-line assessments
Turf sprinters scramble about six furlongs in the Takamatsunomiya Kinen (G1) at Chukyo late Saturday night stateside (2:40 a.m. ET), the first top-level turf race of the year in Japan.
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Florida Derby & Arkansas Derby: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news
Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Florida Derby and the Arkansas Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Arkansas Derby and Florida Derby results and for each stakes race.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 29-30]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Turfway analysis: Mandatory-payout carryovers on closing day
After months of winter racing action, the Turfway Park meet concludes on Saturday. The eight-race card is highlighted by three carryovers slated to be paid out in mandatory fashion.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the evening of March 29
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Turfway Park on Saturday, and the sequence will include the feature, the $125,000 Serena’s Song S.
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Pick 3 of the Week: 2025 Oaklawn Park Saturday
Oaklawn Park plays host to a fantastic 14-race card on Saturday, led by the $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1). I found a three-race sequence that has a lot of appeal to me prior to the feature for the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 stakes at 2 tracks
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 28 at Sunland Park and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to play in the $1,401 Super High 5 carryover at Turfway Park.
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Exotics Plays for the Sand Springs Stakes
An overflow field of 13 fillies and mares is entered to travel 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park lawn in Saturday’s $165,000 Sand Springs S. The wildly competitive affair on the Florida Derby (G1) undercard boasts a bevy of win contenders in the deep and well-matched cast.
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How to bet the 2025 Temperence Hill Stakes
A big field of 11 dirt marathoners will run 1 1/2 miles on the Oaklawn Park surface in Friday’s $200,000 Temperence Hill S.
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Betting With, and Against, Simply Joking in the Fantasy Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $750,000 Fantasy S. (G2) at Oaklawn Park.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for March 29 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades at Oaklawn Park for the Arkansas Derby (G1) card and Gulfstream Park for Florida Derby (G1) Day. Plus, they give their top picks for both 100-point Kentucky Derby prep races on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Florida Derby
An excellent field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $1 million Florida Derby (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 basis.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Arkansas Derby
A total of nine three-year-olds will go 1 1/8 miles at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s $1.5 million Arkansas Derby (G1). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points towards the Run for the Roses on a 100-50-25-15-10 structure.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 27, 2025
It's opening day for baseball and Jason discusses his two childhood favorite sports, baseball and horse racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 27, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing a recent article about Emerald Downs. Kellie Reilly joins for the International Radar segment, and Jason previews some racing from Gulfstream Park.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cox double at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 27 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, along with analysis of Pick 5 and Super High 5 carryovers at Sunland Park.
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Racing Roundtable: Louisiana Derby (G2), Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), Good Cheer's dominance and more
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson evaluate the winners of the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) as well as Good Cheer's unbeaten record coming out of the Fair Grounds Oaks (G2).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 26, 2025
Jason is joined by handicapper Emily Gullikson to talk about the Hawthorne meet kicking off, some handicapping discussions, and a look ahead to Oaklawn's big weekend.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $1,992 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 26 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including horses to play in Turfway’s $1,992 Super High 5 carryover.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Florida Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Arkansas Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 26
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: TRAO Classic Sprint
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 25 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including an exacta in the TRAO Classic Sprint S.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 25, 2025
Jason catches up on some racing news from the weekend and welcomes in Nancy Holthus from Oaklawn Park to talk Arkansas Derby weekend!
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Blue Grass?
During the 20th century, the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland was a preeminent steppingstone to the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Tiztastic, Final Gambit post upsets
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 40 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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2025 Dubai World Cup prospectus: Forever Young, Romantic Warrior part ways
Globetrotters extraordinaire Forever Young and Romantic Warrior, who served up a Saudi Cup (G1) thriller last time out, will return to action on Dubai World Cup (G1) night April 5.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 24, 2025
Jason discusses the season end at the Fair Grounds and some favorite Fair Grounds memories.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 24, 2025
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of Derby and Oaks preps including the big cards from Turfway Park (Jeff Ruby Steaks) and Fair Grounds (Louisiana Derby).
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Miranda Diane Stakes exacta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 24 at Turf Paradise and Will Rogers Downs, including an exacta in the Miranda Diane S.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tiztastic
Of all the horses taking aim at the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), Tiztastic boasts one of the most interesting pedigrees.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Final Gambit
A terrific homestretch rally allowed Final Gambit to overcome a bumping start and dominate the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), his Road to the Kentucky Derby debut.
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Fair Grounds: Analyzing the $62,343 Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day at Fair Grounds, which means the $62,343 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 is scheduled to be paid out in mandatory fashion.
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Louisiana Derby & Jeff Ruby Steaks: Picks, race entries, analysis & LIVE horse racing news
Enjoy live odds for all the upcoming stakes races, including the Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby entries. Watch replays of those important stakes, and discover Jeff Ruby Steaks and Louisiana Derby results for each stakes race.
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Tall Tales of the Track: Whose Horse Is He Anyway?
Owning a racehorse is a point of pride for many a racing fan; owning one who wins stakes races and competes in classics like the Kentucky Derby takes that investment to another level. For one Derby contender, the story behind the name on his papers turned out to be one laden with controversy and intrigue.
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Turfway: Betting the Jeff Ruby Steaks $2,561 Super High 5 carryover
No one solved the Super High 5 on Friday at Turfway Park, which means Saturday’s offering of the $1 wager is bolstered by a $2,561 carryover.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 22-23]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday
The $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) highlights a major 13-race slate on Saturday at Turfway Park, and I will try to get the day started in a positive way with the Pick 3 of the Week early in the card.
Turfway Park
Ova Charged wins the Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds (Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
Exclusive 2025 Louisiana Derby and Jeff Ruby Steaks LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join us for an hour long lively chat about this Saturday horse racing today, before the action begins on the Road to the Kentucky Derby at Fair Grounds and Turfway.
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How to bet the Page Cortez Stakes
An overflow field of 15 Cajun-bred fillies and mares will run 5 1/2 furlongs over the Fair Grounds green in Sunday’s $100,000 Page Cortez S.
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Australia: Wodeton the key in Golden Slipper
Australia’s biggest race for two-year-olds is coming up Friday night at Rosehill! It’s the Golden Slipper (G1), and it goes as the eighth race of the program.
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Hong Kong: Selections for the night of March 22
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa’s $6,492 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 21 at Santa Anita, Turfway Park, and Charles Town along with a ticket for the $6,492 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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How to bet the Mt. Cristo Rey Handicap
A full field of 12 New Mexico-bred runners will dash 5 1/2 panels in Friday’s $90,000 Mt. Cristo Rey H.
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Betting With, and Against, Kinetic in the Essex Handicap
A total of seven will go postward in Saturday’s $500,000 Essex H. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The 1 1/8-mile contest is led by the Brad Cox-trained #5 Kinetic (8-5), who captured the General MacArthur S.
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Exotics Plays for the Private Terms Stakes
A total of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Laurel Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Private Terms S.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday
I fear that the latter portion of the card at Fair Grounds could be littered with short-priced winners, so I will take aim at the earliest one with the Pick 4 of the Week.
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STUDY: Consolidation of sire lines among leading Thoroughbred stallions
The landscape of Thoroughbred breeding in the United States has changed since the turn of the century.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks
A deep cast of 13 sophomores will travel nine panels over the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $777,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series tilt will reward the first five across the wire with qualifying points on a 100-50-25-15-10 structure.
Analysis
Mucciolo’s Top 5 Horse Betting Strategies for 2025
Playing the ponies is an inexact science that is ever-evolving for me. Horse racing offers the most diversity from a gambling perspective.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 20, 2025
Jason discusses "psychological bias" in our handicapping and betting decisions we make at the races.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Mahoning, Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 20 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, along with analysis of carryovers at Fair Grounds and Gulfstream Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 20, 2025
Jason talks about a brutal photo from Wednesday, Kellie Reilly joins for our weekly International Radar segment, and Jason previews Fair Grounds' Saturday card.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Louisiana Derby
A strong field of 10 will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $1 million Louisiana Derby (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers with qualifying points on a 100–50-25-15-10 basis.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $3,451 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 19 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in the $3,451 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 19, 2025
Jason discusses some betting topics to open the show and welcomes in jockey Nik Juarez to talk about his Virginia Derby win, riding at Oaklawn, and much more!
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Racing Roundtable: Virginia Derby, Oaks, KDFW and other takeaways from weekend horse racing [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Vance Hanson recap the weekend of racing and look ahead to RTKD races.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Louisiana Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Louisiana Derby Saturday at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 19
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 18, 2025
Jason discusses some racing news from around the globe, then welcomes in Kevin Kerstein to talk Jeff Ruby Steaks, Turfway, and more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 18 at Fair Grounds, including a Grade 1 filly returning from a layoff.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox trainees stun at Colonial
Seven weeks out from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1), promising three-year-olds continue to post flashy maiden victories around the country.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: American Promise wins Virginia Derby
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 47 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for March 17, 2025
Jason discusses the Virginia Derby as well as talks about the NHC from this past weekend and congratulates champion Dan Piazza!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 17, 2025
Jason looks back at Saturday's Virginia Derby and Virginia Oaks as part of Colonial's new spring meet, talks about the NHC, and much more!
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 17 at Santa Anita, including a pair of cold exactas.
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Journalism closes as 5-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 5; Good Cheer dominates Oaks Future at 2-1
Pool 5 of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) closed Sunday evening with Journalism as the overall favorite at 5-1 from the 7-1 Sovereignty.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: American Promise
A 7 3/4-length demolition of the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs launched American Promise into the Kentucky Derby (G1) picture.
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Sunday picks: Lucrative carryovers at Tampa, Fair Grounds, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a trio of Sunday carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita.
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Saturday picks: KDBC Qualifier tournament, Fair Grounds Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares bets and horses to play in a TwinSpires tournament and a Pick 6 carryover on Saturday.
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Trackside: 2025 Virginia Derby Weekend at Colonial Downs [VIDEO]
Join our experts as they travel trackside to give you all access Colonial Downs Friday and Saturday up-to-date racing coverage. With behind the scenes action, expert picks, trainer and jockey interviews, breaking news, and more, you'll feel like you're at the track with them!
Analysis
How to bet the Irish O’Brien Stakes
A field of eight California-bred fillies and mares will dash 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf course at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Irish O’Brien S.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [March 15-16]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday [Mar 15]
An appealing three-race sequence during the middle of the Saturday card at Fair Grounds will be the focus of the Pick 3 of the Week.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for March 15 [VIDEO]
From Colonial Downs for Virginia Derby weekend, James Scully and Ashley Anderson convene with guest Nick Tammaro to talk their best bets and fades of the week at Colonial and Gulfstream Park, plus their picks in the Virginia Oaks and Virginia Derby on the Road to the Kentucky Derby and Oaks.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday
A trio of Pick 4 wagers will be offered on the big card at Colonial Downs on Saturday, and it’s the four-race sequence in the middle that I will take aim at for the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Exotics Plays for the Queen Stakes at Turfway Park
The feature on the 10-race card at Turfway Park on Saturday will see 11 fillies and mares running six furlongs over the Tapeta in the $125,000 Queen S.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $2,103 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 14 at Colonial Downs, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Fair Grounds.
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Betting With, and Against, Booth in the Whitmore Stakes
A well-balanced field of nine will jaunt six panels on the Oaklawn Park surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Whitmore S. (G3).
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Cheltenham Festival: Spot Plays for Friday, March 14
Friday is closing day at the 2025 Cheltenham Festival. The seven-race program caps off four days of top-tier steeplechase action, and it brings several opportunities to chase value before the lights go out.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Virginia Derby
A total of nine three-year-olds will go 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby.
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How to bet the Boston Handicap
A total of 11 boys will travel seven furlongs on the dirt at Colonial Downs in Friday’s $150,000 Boston H.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 14
The racing action at Sha Tin kicks off at 1 a.m. ET late Friday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis for the 10-race card.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Plays for Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 13 at Colonial Downs, along with a single for the $2,913 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for March 13, 2025
Jason shares some thoughts on Colonial's big weekend and the unique dirt course at the Virginia racetrack.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 13, 2025
Jason discusses the NHC in Las Vegas and some Colonial Downs races this weekend.
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Cheltenham Festival: Spot Plays for Wendesday, March 12
We’re on to Wednesday at Cheltenham! Day two of the Cheltenham Festival features more exciting action, including several Group 1 races that feature top-tier steeplechase horses and opportunities to take some swings for value.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast March 12, 2025
Jason recaps his visit to the OBS sale on Tuesday and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt from Hoosier Park to talk about the new season and big changes in their betting program.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 12 at Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds.
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Journalism heads Pool 5 of KDFW; Good Cheer tops Oaks Future Wager
Pool 5 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and the lone Kentucky Oaks Future Wager (KOFW) of 2025 will be offered this week beginning at noon ET on Friday.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Virginia Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Virgina Derby at Colonial Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Racing Roundtable: Takeaways from the 2025 Tampa Bay Derby card
This week, the Racing Roundtable is once again joined by Tampa Bay Downs track announcer Jason Beem, host of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, to deliberate about the 2025 Tampa Bay Derby (G3), along with other results from Saturday's card.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Louisiana Derby?
For decades, the Louisiana Derby had minimal impact on the Kentucky Derby. But that has changed sharply since the 1990s.
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How old can a Thoroughbred horse jockey be? Success stories after age 50
In many sports, youth is an advantage for athletes. That’s not always the case with jockeys in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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