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Handicapping the TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby
The Kentucky Derby (G1) has been rescheduled for Sept. 5, but Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds remains a major qualifier.
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1945 - When the Kentucky Derby moved from May to June by Vance Hanson
When the Kentucky Derby ran in June. 1945 proved a record season for Thoroughbred racing with nearly $1.4 billion wagered following the lifting of the ban.
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Keeler Johnson’s Freeplay Game Selections: Mar. 21, 2020
Test your handicapping for free in these games that offer real prizes. A great way to be introduced into the horse racing world.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 19, 2020
We're excited to welcome in Frank McGoey and Gary Palmisano to the show to talk about the four feature stakes events coming up at Fair Grounds this weekend for Louisiana Derby Day. ...
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Australian Racing Free Pick for March 18, 2020
An expert pick for tonight's racing in Australia at Newcastle. Post time is 11:15pm!
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AFL picks: Richmond vs. Carlton, Western Bulldogs vs. Collingwood
The Australian Football League, otherwise known as the AFL or Aussie Rules, kicks off its 2020 season at 4:25 a.m on Thursday. The season commences with the traditional opening game between the Richmond Tigers and Carlton Blues.
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How the Kentucky Derby leaderboard has changed since Jan. 1
Things can change fast on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, and the postponement of the race could have a major impact on the qualification leaderboard.
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Handicapping the All-Stakes Pick 4 on TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby Day at Fair Grounds
The $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) anchors an All-Stakes Pick 4 at Fair Grounds Saturday. An overflow field of 16, including a pair of also-eligibles, was entered, and the 1 3/16-mile race serves as a 170-point qualifier (100-40-20- ...
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Many Harness Prospects Remain In Motion During Global Distress
We are still doing our job at TwinSpires because there is still an audience, much thanks to the technology that brought us to this platform in time, be it now immersed in uncertainty. Bettors know risk, though, so uncertainty is always present. We ar ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 18, 2020
We talk about the announcement of the Kentucky Derby moving to September 5th and how that will change and effect this years three year old runners. Then we welcome in jockey Reylu Gutierrez to the show to talk about riding at Aqueduct, riding to no ...
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Thoroughbred racing: Can horses contract COVID-19?
As COVID-19 continues to spread, disrupting daily life around the globe, you might be wondering whether the coronavirus can be transmitted to horses.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Californians are cream of the crop
California-based 3-year-olds have won five of the last eight editions of the Kentucky Derby, and in 2020 it seems likely they’ll extend that streak to six of the last nine.
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Tipsheet: Louisiana Derby
Free expert picks for who you should bet in the Louisiana Derby on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Field Pass
Field Pass has come a long way since he sold for a mere $37,000 as a yearling, but the biggest hurdle still awaits, should his connections choose to target the 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Charlatan
What does the family of Kentucky Derby hopeful Charlatan look like? By definition, a charlatan is someone who falsely claims to possess certain abilities or knowledge.
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Shapiro’s Early Pick 5 at Gulfstream March 18
Racing continues at Gulfstream Park in Hallandale Beach, Florida on Wednesday afternoon and, as always, a Pick 5 sequence commences in Race 1. Here are my thoughts on the five races and a suggested wager.
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Kentucky Derby rescheduled for September 5
The 146 th running of the Kentucky Derby has been rescheduled for September 5 due to public health concerns regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, Churchill Downs Incorporated (CDI) announced Tuesday. The 146 th Kentucky Oaks has been moved to Septembe ...
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Thoroughbred racing: Which tracks are still running?
The spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus has disrupted sporting events across the globe, with thoroughbred horse racing in North America the latest to take a hit.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Standout sprinters at Happy Valley
Though a handful of racetracks in the U.S. have cancelled racing due to the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, racing will continue as usual in Hong Kong on Wednesday with an eight-race card at Happy Valley.
The action kicks off at 7:15 a.m. ET ...
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: March 16, 2020
What horse may be the favorite in the Kentucky Derby?
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments:
Changes
on the Leaderboard
The undefeated Nadal made a big mo ...
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 17, 2020
We continue to discuss the news and updates in the racing world in regards to COVID-19. We also welcome in Vic Stauffer to talk about Rebel Weekend, calling the races with nobody in attendance, and a special announcement from him! ...
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: March 16, 2020
What fillies are poised to potentially win the Kentucky Oaks? Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments.
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Australian Rugby League may prove popular with U.S. sports bettors
Australia’s National Rugby League (NRL) competition has just commenced its 2020 season Down Under, and for now at least, it’s one of the few sporting events available anywhere in the world that Americans are still able to wager on.
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Pick for Monday night racing from Australia
New to Australian racing? Check out the “ Six things to know ” and the free international PPs in the handicapping section (note the helpful post times for North American bettors). Here’s a pick for the action we’ll be watching Monday night our time ...
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Nadal
Could the talented, tenacious Nadal give trainer Bob Baffert a record-equaling sixth Kentucky Derby victory?
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5 sports leagues that vanished
As sports go dark and we all sit in our homes waiting for improved conditions, let’s take a look at five leagues that shuttered and never turned the lights back on.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 16, 2020
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 8
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Nadal
As with Nadal, stamina is a question mark for every Kentucky Derby contender, because until we actually see them stretch out over 1 1/4 miles, there’s no sure way to predict which horses will handle the Derby’s testing distance.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 16, 2020
We look back at the weekend of racing including the Rebel Stakes card at Oaklawn Park, the Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway, and more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Field Pass
Take one glance at the past
performances of Field Pass , and it’s
easy to conclude this $37,000 yearling purchase is a turf/synthetic specialist
without any affinity for dirt racing.
A tenacious winner of the $250,000
Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) ...
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: An "Extraordinary" performance
What new horses have sparked interest on the Kentucky Derby trail? Take a look at Extraordinary, Cajun Brother, and Beg to Differ.
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Double-Digit Wins; Cold $25 Exacta In Limited Action
Considering the COVID-19 emergency situation that has upset the normal schedules of racing and our reporting, we have less to update than usual. Our addendum post on the racetracks closing indicated dates for their return to racing, but that is subje ...
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Turf Sprints Bookend Fair Grounds Pick 3 Play
A pair of turf sprints help comprise a Pick-3 sequence at Fair Grounds on Saturday. Now's a good time to take a swing at what could be a healthy return.
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Jeff Ruby Steaks Day plays
The Jeff Ruby and Rebel are just a couple of stakes races this weekend. Here we will look at some other cards at play and my picks for them.
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Handicapping the Rebel, Jeff Ruby Steaks
A pair of Kentucky Derby Preps run this weekend and James Scully has the handicap analysis for both. The Rebel will award 50-20-10-5 points and the Jeff Ruby awards 20-8-3-2 points.
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Coronavirus update: Complete list of sports cancelations
A comprehensive list of the sports leagues who have cancelled or suspended play in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Sporting events you can still bet on during the COVID-19 crisis
Although the list of sporting events to wager on has been drastically reduced in the last two days as leagues cancel or suspend events due to COVID-19 concerns, there are still sports available to wager.
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Stakes Spot Plays for March 14
Thoroughbred racing in the U.S. will be largely conducted before empty houses Saturday , but the show will go on and there's no easier way to follow and bet the action than at TwinSpires.com .
Here are thoughts on some of the stakes on Saturd ...
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Shapiro's picks for Oaklawn's penultimate Derby Prep
With a smaller but competitive field, the $1 million Rebel is 85 qualifier point event. Shapiro analyzes each of the conteders and offers his picks.
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Coronavirus update: Athletes infected with COVID-19
Here are the live updates of all the players, coaches, and personnel infected with the coronavirus known as COVID-19.
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Turfway Park Stakes Plays for March 14
A large docket of stakes races comes this weekend at Turfway Park, highlighted by the Jeff Ruby Steaks. See the top picks from each of these races.
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Oaklawn Park Stakes Plays for March 14
The much anticipated $1 million Rebel (G2) headlines a big day of racing at Oaklawn Park on Saturday. In total, a trio of especially competitive black-type events will be contested on the 11-race slate. I will take aim at the big events, as well ...
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How to bet the Rebel Stakes
Handicapping Saturday’s Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park boils down to one key question—is Nadal a deserving favorite, or is he vulnerable to defeat at a short price?
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How to bet the Jeff Ruby Steaks
What type of horse will emerge victorious in Saturday's Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race at Turfway Park?
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A suprising 'King' in the Tampa Bay Derby
With 49-1 odds and a new track to race on, no one expected a new king to emerge.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 13, 2020
The JB HRP Jury joins Jason to talk about some of their best longshot selections over the years. Then Jason looks ahead to weekend stakes action including the Jeff Ruby Steaks from Turfway Park, the Rebel from Oaklawn, and more! ...
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Tipsheet: Jeff Ruby Steaks
The $250,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) will be run Saturday as race 11 at Turfway Park. The 1 1/8-mile event is for 3-year-olds and is part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series with 20-8-4-2 points going to the top four finishers.
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Tipsheet: Rebel Stakes
The $1 million Rebel will be run Saturday at Oaklawn Park. Part of the 2020 Road to the Kentucky Derby series, the Rebel awards 50-20-10-5 points for the top four finishers.
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Harness News: Some Programs Pause Per Covid19; Others Persevere
Harness racing updates related to the novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic. Who is running, who is suspending?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 12, 2020
We're talking about the Jeff Ruby Steaks coming up at Turfway Park with Dan Cronin (FBG) joining the show. ...
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The Kentucky Derby sartorial seersucker suit
While extravagant Derby hats are a hallmark of feminine Kentucky Derby fashion, the gentlemen have sartorial traditions too.
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M-G-M/Yonkers Pacing Series Ensue; Matchmaker Co-Stars
The first of six legs of the MGM Borgata Pacing Series (formerly the George Morton Levy) for older male pacers begins on March 14. The accompanying series for mares, the Blue Chip Matchmaker, starts March 13 The rest of the series glide through early ...
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Freeplay Game Selections by Ed DeRosa and Keeler Johnson: March 14, 2020
These free-to-play handicapping contests challenge you to pit your abilities against fellow horseplayers in a fun, no-pressure environment.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 11, 2020
We discuss the news of the day and welcome in Rick Sacco from Red Oak Stable to talk about their big weekend which included a win in the Tom Fool with Mind Control and a good second first off the bench for King For a Day. ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Lose the battle, win the war
On a busy weekend of Kentucky Derby preps, a runner-up may have turned in the most impressive performance.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Celebrate an extra hour of sleep
Guess what? There is an advantage to the start of daylight
savings time!
Setting our clocks forward by an hour is a bit of a nuisance, but once you switch, it means the weekly Wednesday racing action at Happy Valley in Hong Kong will take place ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Mischevious Alex
Speed is the mark of a talented racehorse. If you can’t keep up with your rivals, you won’t get very far. Learn about the speed in Msichevious Alex's family.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: March 9
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under the radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 7
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast 3/10/20
We look back at the Gotham Stakes day card from Aqueduct on Saturday as well as the big arrest scandal that reverberated all across racing on Monday. ...
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: King Guillermo
Turf or dirt, it doesn’t matter to King Guillermo. Give him a suitable route of ground and he’ll handle either surface just fine, making him a dangerous contender for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: King Guillermo
Tampa Bay Derby winner King Guillermo has a pedigree that could place him as a legit Kentucky Derby contender.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Mischevious Alex
From a green-as-can-be 2-year-old to a seemingly unstoppable sophomore, Mischevious Alex has made a ton of progress along the Road to the Kentucky Derby. One major hurdle awaits, and that is the imposing, 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1) itself.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: March 9, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments. Authentic, Honor A. P., works and more!
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Kentucky Oaks Roundup: March 9, 2020
Stay up to speed on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks with a weekly roundup of all the latest news and developments. Donna Veloce, Water White, Motu, works and more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Giocare gives Pletcher another winner
A weekly series analyzing recent maiden winners poised to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Giocare, Liam's Pride, Will Sing for Wine
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Authentic closes as individual favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 3
An eye-catching victory in Saturday’s San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita stamped Authentic as the new favorite for the 2020 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 9, 2020
We look back at a big Tampa Bay Derby day card at Tampa Bay Downs including King Gulliermo's upset victory. We also look back at Big Cap day at Santa Anita. ...
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Exotic Elements In Play; $22 Win Tops Tepid Weekend
Thursday, March 5 Power Plays (PoP) at Saratoga presented particular outsiders to be considered for the average player’s Pick-4 combo ticket, as well as for single-race exotics. We supplied a single winner, More More More ($3.80, $2.50, $2.10), w ...
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Mischevious Alex has Zacneys dreaming Derby again
Those 2019 dreams were thwarted by injury, and Maximus Mischief was retired after his fourth start, the Holy Bull. Learn more about Mischevious Alex!
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The lamest excuses in sports history
Join us as we look at some of the most ridiculous reasons athletes claim all their hard work went out the window and cost them the game.
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Handicapping Kentucky Derby, Oaks qualifiers at Aqueduct
Saturday’s 11-horse Gotham (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier that awards points on a 50-20-10-5 scale to the top four finishers, has attracted an abundance of early speed.
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California's top Derby hopefuls take center stage in San Felipe
California-based 3-year-olds have won five of the last eight editions of the Kentucky Derby (G1), so you’re advised to pay close attention when some of the Golden State’s best sophomores face off in Saturday’s $400,000 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita.
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Hanson: Stakes Spot Plays for Mar. 7
If you like stakes, you're going to love the wagering menu available coast-to-coast on Saturday. While the trio of Kentucky Derby preps and the historic "Big 'Cap" take center stage, there are quite a few other opportunities available.
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'Jean' the Key in Gulfstream Late Pick 4
A pair of stakes races on the turf help comprise the late Pick-4 sequence at Gulfstream Park on Saturday. While the stakes races appear logical to me, I do expect to receive value in the pair of allowance races on the slate.
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Storm the Court takes next step on Derby trail in San Felipe
You could almost feel the Storm the Court bandwagon get lighter as the horses crossed the wire in the San Vicente (G2) Feb. 9 at Santa Anita Park.
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Santa Anita Stakes Plays for March 7
Four excellent graded stakes races will be hosted by Santa Anita on Saturday. The fields for each event are stacked with talented horses, and each race will be both thrilling and competitive.
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Shapiro's picks for three Derby qualifiers
A big Saturday on the Road to the Kentucky Derby is upon us with three 50-point races up for grabs: the Tampa Bay Derby, Gotham, and San Felipe.
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Aqueduct Stakes Plays for March 7
The Gotham caps a big day of action at Aqueduct on Saturday. Four stakes races are on the card and there is value to be found in each of the events.
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Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Plays for March 7
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby is the centerpiece of a big card at Tampa Bay Downs. A total of five stakes races are on the slate.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Future Wager Analysis
Wagering on Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager will commence on Friday and run through Sunday. Here are a handful of value horses of interest.
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Ete Indien comes out of the shadows
Ete Indien was hidden in the shadows through the winter. Now he's under the spotlight.
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Betting a double in the Honeybee Stakes
Motu is the filly to beat in Saturday’s Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 6, 2020
It's a big weekend coming up and we look at the cards from Tampa Bay Downs, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct. The Jury joins us to talk about which jobs in the industry they'd love to try. ...
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5 storylines to follow in the Tampa Bay Derby
The Road to the Kentucky Derby continues Saturday, with the $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2), a 1 1/16-mile event that has produced a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners since 2007.
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How to bet the Gotham Stakes
Handicapping Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct boils down to one key question—is Mischevious Alex the real deal?
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Tipsheet: San Felipe Stakes
The $400,000 San Felipe (G2) will be run Saturday at Santa Anita. The 1 1/16-mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points towards the Kentucky Derby.
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Tipsheet: Tampa Bay Derby
The $400,000 Tampa Bay Derby (G2) will be run Saturday at Tampa Bay Downs. The 1 1/16-mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points towards the Kentucky Derby.
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Tipsheet: Gotham Stakes
The $300,000 Gotham (G3) will be run Saturday at Aqueduct. The one-turn mile race awards 50-20-10-5 points to the Kentucky Dearby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Chares
From a yearling nobody wanted to a stakes winner with a world of potential, Chares has come a long way in a short amount of time.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 5, 2020
It's Horseplayer Thursday and we're excited to welcome in Brian DiDonato from the Thoroughbred Daily News to join us for a 'State of the Derby Trail' discussion as we get his opinions on the horses along the trail. ...
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Chares
Chares may have scored an impressive front-running victory in the 1-mile Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition S. at Kempton Park, earning 20 qualification points on the European Road to the Kentucky Derby. But from a pedigree perspective the Jane Chapple-Hyam-trained colt seems an unlikely candidate to wear the roses on the first Saturday in May.
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Fabulous Features, Exotics On Tap In Search Of Fortunes
As we march, so to speak, into the stakes season (horses are prepping for the Yonkers parade of pacers in mid-month) harness prospects line up for profits and we are there at every folding of the gate. Respect our off-the-beaten-track opinions that m ...
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Kentucky Oaks Future Wager opens with Venetian Harbor listed at 8-1
Venetian Harbor romped by 9 1/4 lengths when making her stakes debut in the Feb. 8 Las Virgenes (G2) at Santa Anita, and the exciting 3-year-old filly is the 8-1 morning line favorite among 23 individual betting interests in this weekend’s Kentucky ...
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Tiz the Law listed at 8-1 in Pool 3 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager
The Pool 3 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager has been announced, with recent Holy Bull winner Tiz the Law listed at 8-1 on Churchill Downs oddsmaker.
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Byroad to the Kentucky Derby: The Presidents
The sport of kings is also the pastime of presidents. Richard Nixon was the only acting attendee, eight other presidents also witnessed the most exciting two minutes in sports.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2020
We catch up on the news of the day from around the racing world and then welcome in Rick Hammerle from Oaklawn Park to talk about the upcoming Rebel Stakes, his first season at Oaklawn, purse increases, and more! ...
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: The winds of change
Saturday, March 7 is going to be a busy day on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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How to bet the Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition Stakes
Kentucky Derby prep races aren’t typically held on Wednesdays, but there will be an exception this week when Kempton Park in England hosts the Road to the Kentucky Derby Condition S.
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