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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Risen Star Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Risen Star at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Risen Star Stakes
A huge cast of 13 sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Fair Grounds dirt on Saturday in the $500,000 Risen Star S. (G2).
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Pedigree notebook: Nutella Fella’s genetic confection
Nutella Fella is by champion sprinter Runhappy, but his female line also features high-profile speedsters, suggesting a confluence of factors on top and bottom.
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Racing Roundtable: John Hancock's Sam F. Davis triumph and other stakes action
This week, the Racing Roundtable invites special guest Jason Beem, track announcer at Tampa Bay Downs and host of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, to join in the discussion of John Hancock's win in the Sam F. Davis, plus other notable performances from the weekend.
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Kentucky Derby preps: How productive is the Risen Star?
Once upon a time, the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds was a minor step on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Now it ranks among the most pivotal qualifiers.
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Horse Racing History: The Biggest Bets Ever Placed
The history of horse racing is filled with stories of bettors and horsemen who gambled big dollars in search of huge payoffs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three exacta plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise. Three exacta plays are the focus of the day.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes in owner and breeder Darrin Paul to talk about being a smaller owner and breeder, the thrills and obstacles of ownership, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Feb. 12
The Wednesday action at Sha Tin begins at 5:45 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through the nine-race program.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Colloquial stuns but plans to keep sprinting
Is Feb. 7 too late for a potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contender to break his maiden and still qualify to compete on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: John Hancock takes the Sam F. Davis
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 82 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 Feb. 10, 2025
Jason discusses some of his thoughts on Saturday's Sam F. Davis card at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 10, 2025
Jason looks back at the big Sam F. Davis Stakes card at Tampa Bay Downs as well as racing from Oaklawn and Aqueduct.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 play at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 10 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: John Hancock
John Hancock joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with an unwavering performance in the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Singles for Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of non-jackpot Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday at Aqueduct and Santa Anita.
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Picks for KDBC Qualifier and $5,301 Pick 6 carryover
A KDBC qualifier tournament and a $5,301 Pick 6 carryover are among the lucrative opportunities for bettors to pursue on Saturday.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 4-Feb 9]
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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Betting With, and Against, La Cara in the Suncoast Stakes
A total of eight sophomore fillies will travel one mile and 40 yards over the Tampa Bay Downs dirt on Saturday in a solid rendition of the $150,000 Suncoast S.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Feb. 8
Sha Tin’s Sunday card gets underway at 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday
This week’s Pick 3 of the Week will come from Turfway Park on Saturday.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Sunland Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 7 at Sunland Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway.
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STUDY: Does jockey experience influence win rates and earnings?
Does the number of years a Thoroughbred jockey has been riding influence their win rate and earnings?
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Feb. 8 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali go over their best bets and fades at Tampa Bay Downs, including the Sam F. Davis, a Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) prep. Plus, they look at racing at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes
A talented group of 10 three-year-old prospects will run 1 1/16 miles on the Tampa Bay Downs dirt oval in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S. (G3).
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Pick 4 of the Week: Oaklawn Park on Saturday
A fun final quartet of races on the Oaklawn Park card on Saturday, led by the Bayakoa S. (G3), comprises the late Pick 4 at the Hot Springs, Arkansas venue.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Sam F. Davis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Sam F. Davis S. at Tampa Bay Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bet this 10-1 shot at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 6 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $1,055 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 6, 2025
When it comes to calling races, Jason discusses how different it looks through binoculars than what you’re seeing on tv.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 6, 2025
Jason looks ahead to Saturday's big Sam F. Davis Day card at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 San Marcos Stakes
A strong field of eight will go postward in the $100,000 San Marcos S. (G3) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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How to bet the Jamison Memorial Stakes at Sunland Park
A pair of black-type tilts will highlight the racing action at Sunland Park on Friday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 5, 2025
Jason looks at a bottom level claiming event to talk about its unique handicapping challenges. Then we welcome in jockey Betty Jo Goodwin to the show to talk about her riding career, working and living in Ocala, balancing family life and being a jockey, and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shot at Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 5 at Turfway Park, along with tickets for the $15,521 Super High 5 carryover at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Official Triple Crown Nominations List 2025: Who will we see in the Kentucky Derby?
Who will we see in the Kentucky Derby? This early Triple Crown nominations list holds many of their names.
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Racing Roundtable: Citizen Bull's three-year-old debut, more Kentucky Derby and Oaks prep results
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Citizen Bull's win in the Robert B. Lewis (G3), the results of the other Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep action from the weekend, and what else caught their eye in racing.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Sorcerer’s Silver romps for Romans
Trainer Dale Romans has enjoyed resounding success through the years. But one target that has proven elusive is the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Josefina can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including two cold exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 4, 2025
Jason is joined by jockey Rajiv Maragh to talk about his return to the saddle, broadcasting work, racing industry, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Citizen Bull returns a winner
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 89 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 Feb. 3, 2025
I’d be curious how many riders have had that experience that he had yesterday. Winning on your first mount, only to be disqualified. I’m sure it’s happened but it has to be a tiny number of riders it's happened to.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 3, 2025
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of Derby Trail races from Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, along with a pair of graded stakes from Tampa.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bet this 39% winning angle
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 3 at Turf Paradise, including an exacta with a 6-1 shot on top.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Burnham Square
Handicappers must answer an important question: can Burnham Square handle the testing 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Captain Cook
Can Captain Cook handle stretching out over 1 1/4 miles for the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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Picks for $32,631 Pick 6 carryover, $200 feeder tournament
This Sunday is a light day for horse racing as far as graded stakes are concerned. But a $32,632 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct and a $200 feeder tournament at Oaklawn add interest to the afternoon.
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Horse Profile: Geoglyph
Geoglyph at least sports a lot of back class, having beaten future great Equinox in the first jewel of the Japanese Triple Crown in 2022.
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Chasing Pick 6 carryovers at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita
On the first day of February, handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Pick 6 carryovers at Fair Grounds and Santa Anita.
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How to bet the Las Virgenes Stakes
A compact field of five three-year-old fillies will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Las Virgenes S. (G3) at Santa Anita.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan 31-Feb 2]
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Grade 3 Holy Bull trends and field analysis
Gulfstream Park will host the 36th running of the Holy Bull S. (G3) on Saturday, a Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race worth points on a 20-10-6-4-2 sliding scale to the top five finishers.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lemon Drop Gold can win comeback
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 31 at Sunland Park and Turfway Park, including analysis of Turfway’s $5,711 Super High 5 carryover.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Fair Grounds on Saturday, with a sequence of races for the ladies consisting of two turf tilts, as well as a dash on the dirt for Cajun-bred runners.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Feb. 1 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades for a huge weekend of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) prep races at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and more.
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Exotics Plays for the Forward Gal Stakes
A diverse field of 11 sophomore fillies will go seven-eighths on the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $165,000 Forward Gal S. (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Accomplished Girl in Kelly Memorial Stakes
A full field of fillies and mares will travel about 5 1/2 furlongs over the Fair Grounds turf on Saturday in the $100,000 Robert Kelly Memorial S.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Jan. 30, 2025
The California Fairs not applying for dates in 2025 and Beem laments the loss of one of the more pure kinds of racing, a festive, fun and unique experience that will be missed by many.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $2,271 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 30 at Turfway Park, including a ticket for the $2,271 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 30, 2025
Jason looks ahead to weekend racing from Tampa, Gulfstream, and Aqueduct. Also we welcome in New York-based jockey Madison Olver to talk about her riding career, starting off in France, and much more!
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Pick 4 of the Week: Delta Downs Saturday
A total of 10 stakes races will be held at Delta Downs on Saturday evening during Louisiana Premier Night.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
A compact field of five will travel one-mile on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3).
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Horse racing data analytics: What data matters most for betting?
Betting on horse races is a data-driven endeavor. Data analytics is a huge component of handicapping. The number of data points that can be compiled, crunched, and considered is almost endless.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Jan. 30
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 29, 2025
Jason welcomes in owner and horseplayer Bill Starkey to talk about his run in this past weekend's Pegasus Betting Contest, owning My Boy Tate, post position handicapping, and more!
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 30-1 shot at Gulfstream
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including horses to play in Turfway’s $833 Super High 5 carryover.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Withers Stakes
A cast of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt on Saturday in the $250,000 Withers S. (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series tilt will reward the first five across the wire with qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 structure.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Holy Bull Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Holy Bull at Gulfstream Park this Saturday. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Withers Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Holy Bull Stakes
A very good field of seven three-year-old prospects will run 1 1/16 miles on the Gulfstream Park dirt oval in Saturday’s $265,000 Holy Bull S. (G3). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points on a 20-10-6-4-2 basis.
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How to bet the La Coneja Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares bred in New Mexico will jaunt six panels on the Sunland Park strip in Friday’s $90,000 La Coneja S.
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Racing Roundtable: Pegasus World Cup Day, Speed King's Southwest upset
This week, the Racing Roundtable reflects on Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park, Speed King's upset in the Southwest (G3) — a Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) prep race — and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: 10 new names to follow
The final weekend in January yielded a bevy of three-year-old maiden winners with possible 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Jan. 28 at Turf Paradise, including a cold double wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 28, 2025
Jason discusses some industry news to open the show, as well as relating some debates from the world of football to racing.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Speed King surprises in the Southwest
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 96 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 Jan. 27, 2025
Jason discusses White Abarrio's win in the Pegasus World Cup (G1).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 27, 2025
Jason looks back at the big Pegasus World Cup day card at Gulfstream along with the Southwest Stakes from Oaklawn.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Kitty House drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Jan. 27 at Fair Grounds, Mahoning Valley, and Turf Paradise, including a stakes horse dropping in class.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Speed King
Speed King lived up to his name in the 1 1/16-mile Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, leading all the way to win the $1 million race by one length.
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$559,028 mandatory-payout Pick 6 leads Sunday carryovers
Sunday is a busy day for Pick 6 carryovers. Three non-jackpot prize pools are up for grabs at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Santa Anita, in addition to a $559,028 mandatory-payout Pick 6 at Gulfstream Park.
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Betting the $10,773 Pegasus World Cup Super High 5 carryover
Saturday is Pegasus World Cup (G1) day at Gulfstream Park, and the stakes-packed card has gotten even better with the emergence of a $10,773 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hanson: Betting the Pegasus World Cup Late Pick 5
Outside of the Triple Crown and Breeders' Cup, the Pegasus World Cup Day program at Gulfstream Park is one of America's biggest betting race days. For example, all-sources handle on the 2024 program was more than $47 million.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Jan. 25
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets (Jan 25-26)
Discover everything you need to know about horse racing this weekend, including top horses, best bets, tournaments, and many great promotions and offers.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $5,144 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 24 at Santa Anita, along with horses to play in the $5,144 Super High 5 carryover at Turfway Park.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Jan. 25 [VIDEO]
Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali reveal their best bets and fades for Pegasus World Cup Day at Gulfstream Park, the Southwest (G3) and Martha Washington S. at Oaklawn Park, and more.
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Dubai: Horses of interest on spectacular Fashion Friday card
The Thoroughbred equivalent of haute couture will line up on “Fashion Friday” at Meydan, with an all-stakes program featuring several superstars.
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Betting With, and Against, Locked in the Pegasus World Cup
A strong field of 12 will travel nine furlongs on the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $3 million Pegasus World Cup Invitational S. (G1).
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Laurel Park Stakes Plays for Saturday
A pair of sprint stakes events for sophomores will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the San Pasqual Stakes
A talented field of seven will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 San Pasqual S. (G2).
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How to bet the Wishing Well Stakes
A full field of fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Wishing Well S. at Turfway Park.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Turfway, Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 23 at Turf Paradise and Santa Anita, along with analysis of carryovers at Turf Paradise and Turfway Park.
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A True Gentleman of the Sport: Edward L. Bowen (1942-2025)
Edward L. Bowen, former BloodHorse editor, author, and historian, was one of those storytellers, a man who loved every facet of racing and made it his life’s mission to share its stories.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Jan. 23, 2025
Jason looks back at the history of the Pegasus World Cup over its eight-year run.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 23, 2025
Jason discusses "bet sizing" to open the show and then previews the big Pegasus World Cup Day card at Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the 2025 Pegasus World Cup Turf
An overflow field of 14 is entered to contest the $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf Invitational S. (G1) at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. The 1 1/8-mile event on the lawn attracted a very good group, but the race lacks pace, and I will use the runners that I expect to be in the mix from the opening stages of the tilt.
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How to handicap horse races in 5 easy steps
Handicapping horse races doesn’t have to be difficult. A few simple guidelines can steer you down the path to picking winners and placing smart bets.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday
The Pick 4 of the Week will take place at Gulfstream Park on the Pegasus World Cup undercard on Saturday.
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