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Chancer McPatrick, East Avenue made co-favorites for KDFW Pool 2; Sire Future Wager on tap
Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), along with the one and only Sire Future Wager, will run concurrently over Thanksgiving weekend.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Baffert, Cox unveil new winners
Last week, Baffert and Cox saddled flashy debut winners with the potential to make noise on the 2024-25 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Natural Rise wins the Cattleya Stakes
The Road to the Kentucky Derby is heating back up, and the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby is officially underway.
Triple Crown
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes plays at Mahoning, Zia Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 25 at Mahoning Valley and Zia Park, along with a single for the $4,749 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 25, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing and news from around the horse racing world.
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 25, 2024
Jason discusses the Fall Highweight and talks about weight in horse racing.
Features
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Natural Rise
A brief glance at Natural Rise’s pedigree suggests he’s cut out for success on turf rather than dirt. But dig deeper, and dirt influences become evident.
Triple Crown
Tournaments, mandatory Pick 6 payout: What to bet on Sunday
Two tournaments and a mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover are among the enticing betting options for horseplayers to pursue on Sunday.
Tournaments
2024 Japan Cup: One-line assessments
Saturday night’s 44th running of the Japan Cup (G1) has attracted a terrific international cast of 14, including European celebrities Auguste Rodin and Goliath.
International
How to bet the 2024 Zia Park Derby
A very good field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles on the main strip in Tuesday’s $300,000 Zia Park Derby.
Wagering
Stakes Pick 3 Plays for Zia Park on Monday
A total of seven black-type races for New Mexico-bred runners highlights a big Monday at Zia Park.
Wagering
Best bets for the $1,000 Churchill Downs KDBC/NHC Qualifier
TwinSpires tournament players have a big prize to chase on Saturday: the $1,000 Churchill Downs KDBC/NHC Qualifier.
Tournaments
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:45 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Betting the 2024 Red Carpet Stakes
A well-matched field of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Del Mar green in Sunday’s $100,000 Red Carpet S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Native Diver Stakes
Six will go postward at Del Mar on Saturday in the $100,000 Native Diver S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot on Fair Grounds opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 22 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, along with analysis of Gulfstream Park’s $64,848 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 22-23 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali confer about their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Trying for Lilies and Roses: Fillies Who Ran in the Kentucky Derby and Won the Kentucky Oaks
In its 150 years, five fillies were able to win the Kentucky Oaks after their turn in the Kentucky Derby, putting these distaffers in a class of their own.
Kentucky Derby
Grade 3 Chilukki trends and field analysis
The $300,000 Chilukki (G3) is one of two graded stakes on Churchill Downs' 11-race card on Saturday.
Analysis
Exotics Plays for the Commonwealth Turf Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Two Sharp in the Chilukki Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares will go one mile on the main oval in Saturday’s $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Navy Seal cuts back in distance
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 21 at Churchill Downs, including a trio of win bets.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 21, 2024
Jason looks back on Tampa Bay Downs opening day and other opening day cards.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 21, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some online betting discussions. Then he looks ahead to weekend stakes action at Churchill Downs and Del Mar!
Quiz
Fair Grounds Pick 4 Play for Saturday
A quartet of black-type races for Cajun-bred runners will highlight a very good card at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Stakes
A talented field of seven Cajun-bred juveniles will dash six panels on the Fair Grounds main oval in Friday’s $100,000 Joseph R. Peluso Memorial S
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 longshot at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 20 at Churchill Downs and Tampa Bay Downs, including a 10-1 longshot to play in Churchill’s $7,347 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 20, 2024
Jason is joined by analyst Kevin Kilroy to talk about the upcoming Fair Grounds meet, the current Churchill Downs meet, some horseplayer talk, and much more!
Quiz
Racing Roundtable: Claiming Crown takeaways from Churchill Downs
This week, the Racing Roundtable explores the results of the 26th Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs as well as what else caught their eye from the weekend. Kentucky Racing Communications representative Kevin Kerstein fills in for Vance Hanson in our on-camera portion of the Roundtable.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Guns Loaded wins for D’Angelo
Trainer Jose D’Angelo has yet to saddle a Kentucky Derby (G1) starter, but that may change in 2025. Guns Loaded looks like the type who can factor on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Triple Crown
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 4-1 shot at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 19 at Finger Lakes, Mahoning Valley, and Turf Paradise, including analysis of the $1,288 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 19, 2024
Jason welcomes in Tampa Bay Downs morning line maker Mark Luther for his thoughts on the Tampa Bay Downs' season that opens Wednesday, predicting odds, clocking, and much more!
Quiz
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 20
The Wednesday card at Happy Valley kicks off at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections along with analysis of each race.
International
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Previewing the Cattleya Stakes
Let’s get up to speed on upcoming Kentucky Derby (G1) action and recount a few noteworthy developments from last week:
Triple Crown
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 18, 2024
Jason talks about the Claiming Crown and remembers some of his favorite all-time claimers!
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2024
Jason discusses some of the news and topics from the weekend and looks back on Churchill's Claiming Crown Day as well as some action from Woodbine.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Speed is the key for Availability
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 18 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Zia Park.
Best Bets
Churchill: $251,779 Pick 5 carryover, $200 Feeder tournament
The 50-cent Late Pick 5 went unsolved at Churchill Downs on Saturday, triggering a massive $251,779 carryover into Sunday’s card.
Tournaments
Analyzing a tournament and carryovers at Churchill, Woodbine
Two Super High 5 carryovers (one with a mandatory payout) and an enticing tournament are among the Saturday betting opportunities at Churchill Downs and Woodbine.
Tournaments
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
How to bet the 2024 Tepin Stakes
An overflow field of 13 juvenile fillies will take aim on the $135,000 Tepin S. on the Aqueduct lawn on Sunday.
Wagering
Bullard gets the nod in Bob Hope Stakes
Mike McCarthy’s #5 Bullard, a fine debut winner on the surface on September 1, takes top billing in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.
Wagering
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: One Winner, Two Sires?
Named for 1882 Kentucky Derby winner Apollo, this phenomenon commemorated the Bluegrass-bred colt’s extraordinary victory over a popular choice in Runnymede.
Kentucky Derby
Betting the Kennedy Road Stakes
A cast of six will run six panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2)
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Central Park Stakes
An overflow field of 11 juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
Wagering
Five Takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup
Now that some of the dust has settled from the sensational 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar, below are just a handful of the outcomes that left a lasting mark on me.
Breeders Cup
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tamara can win her return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $2,546 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 15-16 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 14, 2024
Jason checks in from his cross country trip and talks about his travels. Also touches on some racing stories from the week, other racing podcasts, and much more!
Quiz
How to bet the Claiming Crown Emerald
The final race of 26th edition of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $175,000 Emerald, which attracted a full and talented group for the 1 1/16-mile event.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Claiming Crown Jewel
A total of 14 boys are entered to contest the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper
The Jeff Mullins-trained #6 Jubilant Joanie (7-2) gets top billing in Saturday’s $100,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slipper S. at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 14, 2024
Jason talks about the good, and sometimes bad, of having to travel across the country in order to work in horse racing.
Quiz
How to bet the Rocket Express
An overflow field of 16 is entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Rocket Express S. at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Claim to Fame: Ex-claimers that made racing's Hall of Fame
Claiming race alumni through the years have taken their talents to levels that warranted induction into the sport's Hall of Fame.
Features
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 13, 2024
Jason welcomes in horseplayer Tyler Hoffman to the shot to talk about his recent third place finish in the BCBC, tournament play, and much more!
Quiz
Racing Roundtable: Integration's bounce-back win, KDFW Pool 1
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Integration's potential ahead of the 2025 season, performances that caught their eye from the weekend, and their reactions to Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
Analysis
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Dust Commander, 1970)
In 1970, Dust Commander made dreams come true for a journeyman jockey, a young trainer, and a family new to racing, a victory that rewarded the faith of the few who believed in this long shot from the Land of Lincoln.
Kentucky Derby
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2024
Jason welcomes in apprentice jockey Christopher Elliott to talk about the launching of his riding career, riding in New York and Pennsylvania, his dad Stewart's Kentucky Derby win, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play these 8-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $5,306 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Admiral Dennis wins second try
The week after the Breeders’ Cup tends to be a quiet one in U.S. horse racing. But “quiet” is relative; there’s never a dull moment where the Kentucky Derby (G1) is concerned.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Giocoso gets a win on grass
The first Saturday in May is 173 days away and it’s anyone’s guess which horses will visit the winner’s circle.
Triple Crown
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 in Finger Lakes stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with an 8-1 longshot to play in the $3,045 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2024
Jason catches up on the racing news from the weekend and looks back at action from Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct.
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 11, 2024
Jason looks back at his time filling in at Golden State Racing in Pleasanton and talks about the unique experience of being a fill-in.
Racing
Churchill Downs: $6,601 Super High 5, $100 Feeder tournament
Sunday horseplayers have a couple of potentially lucrative betting opportunities to pursue at Churchill Downs.
Tournaments
Churchill Downs: $400 KDBC Qualifier, $1,529 Super High 5 carryover
Horseplayers participating in Saturday’s $400 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires have another good reason to bet the Churchill card: a $1,529 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
Tournaments
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Grade 3 River City trends and field analysis
The $300,000 River City S. (G3) is one of just three graded stakes scheduled in the U.S. on Saturday following a busy weekend of racing in Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Analysis
Horse Profile: Whistlejacket
As the only Group 1 winner in the field, with high speed that hasn’t quite lasted over stiffer tracks, Whistlejacket makes a lot of sense on the cutback at Del Mar.
Horse
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Delta and Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 8 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, including a pair of stakes.
Best Bets
Exotics Plays for the Autumn Days Stakes
A nice cast of fillies and mares will dash six panels on the grass in the closing race at Aqueduct on Friday, the $150,000 Autumn Days S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Long Island Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $300,000 Long Island S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the Smart Halo Stakes
A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Smart Halo S.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 7 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
How to bet the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes
The $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Championship S. attracted a competitive group in what is surely an attractive betting option on the Saturday card.
Wagering
Mystic Pleasure gets the nod in Dream Supreme
A solid and well-matched field of nine fillies and mares will run six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Admiral Dennis can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including horses to play in Mahoning’s $5,341 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 7, 2024
Jason shares some thoughts on the upcoming fall racing season as well as discussing racing not having a real "off-season."
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 7, 2024
Jason opens the show with a horseplayer meditation after a long Breeders' Cup week. Then he looks ahead to some weekend racing at Aqueduct and Woodbine.
Racing Podcast
Betting With, and Against, Cash Equity in the River City Stakes
A total of 10 turfers will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the Pebbles Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies, two of which are main track only, are entered for Friday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Charles Town, including analysis of Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 6, 2024
Jason welcomes in Steve Sherack from the Thoroughbred Daily News (TDN) for his thoughts from the Breeders' Cup, the upcoming fall season, the TDN, and more!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: 2024 Breeders' Cup takeaways [Video]
This week, the Racing Roundtable reflects on the 2024 Breeders' Cup, with takeaways on the Classic (G1), Juvenile (G1), and Juvenile Fillies (G1), plus other reactions to the two-day event at Del Mar.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 6
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryover at Mountaineer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $3,687 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 5, 2024
Jason finishes up his Breeders' Cup recap, including some storylines coming out of the races.
Racing Podcast
The 2024 Melbourne Cup: Betting Select Races
TwinSpires presents our horseplayers the opportunity to bet on the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, Australia's biggest race of the year! Please find additional race entries below the Melbourne Cup information, as well as suggested picks.
Expert Picks
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Thorpedo Anna's half McAfee wins; Speed King recalls Whitmore
Thorpedo Anna's half-brother McAfee wins on debut, and Speed King elicits comparisons to Whitmore in his unveiling for Ron Moquett.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup Sires: Into Mischief, Dubawi, More Than Ready in tie with Curlin
Hovering in the background of the 14 Breeders’ Cup events is another race of sorts – among sires, for the most wins at the championships.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Citizen Bull tops the leaderboard
Our Kentucky Derby Roundup series is kicking off exactly 180 days out from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Triple Crown
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: City Cocktails can win at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 4, 2024
Jason looks back and discusses all the action from Breeders' Cup Saturday including Sierra Leone's big win the Classic and so much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Nov. 4, 2024
Jason looks back at a couple of his favorite stories from this past weekend's Breeders' Cup event at Del Mar.
Racing Podcast
Churchill $150 Feeder and Gulfstream’s $10,076 Super High 5
A couple of lucrative betting opportunities stand out at two different racetracks on Sunday.
Tournaments
Tracks to play on Sunday with Breeders’ Cup winnings
If you enjoyed a profitable Breeders’ Cup betting experience and want to keep your momentum going, here are three tracks to bet on Sunday with your Breeders’ Cup winnings:
Wagering
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