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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 15, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing the Breeders' Cup race schedule. Then we welcome in Kentucky trainer Destin Heath to talk about his career, being a farm trainer, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 15
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Championships Saturday
Continued from Vol. 1 on Breeders' Cup milestones and storylines for Future Stars Friday
International
Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Milestones, Future Stars Friday
As we eagerly await the official fields for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 extravaganza at Del Mar, the prime contenders and broad outlines are already coming into focus
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 14, 2025
Jason welcomes in former jockey and now jockey agent Paula Bacon to talk about her career in racing, being a jockey agent, her riders, and more!
Racing Podcast
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mad Magic at 4-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Finger Lakes, Thistledown, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a couple of exactas.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Further Ado wins by 20 lengths
The roster of possible 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders saw a major shakeup last Friday when Further Ado obliterated a Keeneland maiden special weight.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty leads Classic workers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 17 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Breeders Cup
British Champions Day to Breeders’ Cup: Key stats for quick turnaround
One trainer in particular is happy to wheel horses right back from Ascot into the Breeders’ Cup.
International
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 13, 2025
Jason discusses tournaments including the recent Keeneland BCBC/NHC Qualifier and the upcoming BCBC.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 13, 2025
Jason looks back at the racing action from the weekend at Keeneland, Belmont at Aqueduct, Laurel, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: New York Breeders’ Futurity trifectas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 13 at Finger Lakes and Santa Anita, including trifectas in the New York Breeders’ Futurity.
Best Bets
Gulfstream Park: Single for the mandatory-payout $13,881 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover
On Sunday at Gulfstream Park, a $13,881 carryover in the 20-cent Rainbow Pick 6 will be paid out in mandatory fashion.
Gulfstream Park
How to bet the 2025 Carle Place Stakes
Editor's note: Aqueduct has canceled Sunday due to an impending nor'easter. The Carle Place will be redrawn Wednesday and rescheduled for next Sunday, Oct. 19.
Wagering
Keeneland: How to bet the $408,658 Pick 6 carryover
There’s an utterly massive triple Pick 6 carryover worth $408,658 up for grabs on Saturday at Keeneland.
Wagering
Prix de l’Opera as a stepping stone to BC Filly & Mare Turf
The Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day has become a pipeline to the Filly & Mare Turf (G1), especially in recent years.
Breeders Cup
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 11
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Oct. 11
With British Champions Day around the corner, Newmarket wraps up its two-year-old festival on Saturday with a trio of Group stakes devoted to juveniles.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Huge carryovers at Keeneland, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 10, at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Aqueduct, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Keeneland and Santa Anita.
Gulfstream Park
The Everest: A Week of Action
It’s been a week full of developments in the lead-up to the world’s richest turf race, the A$20 million ($13.2 million) Everest at Randwick Oct. 18.
International
Pick 4 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
A total of eight black-type races will be contested at Laurel Park during the 40th edition of Maryland Millions Day on Saturday.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday, Oct. 11, 2025
The pair of competitive stakes races to be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday will close out the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday Oct. 9, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Thursday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 9, 2025
Jason discusses Napoleon Solo bypassing the Breeders' Cup and horse racing's lack of a true "schedule."
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 9 at Thistledown, Keeneland, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Keeneland’s $26,648 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 9, 2025
Jason discusses some of the news of the racing week and looks ahead to Keeneland's weekend. Kellie Reilly also joins for our International Radar segment.
Racing Podcast
Betting With, and Against, Laurelin in the Queen Elizabeth II
An outstanding group of nine three-year-old fillies will go 1 1/8 miles over the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $800,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup S. (G1).
Wagering
How to bet the California Flag Handicap
A cast of eight Cal-breds will go 6 1/2 grassy panels down the Hillside Turf Course in Saturday’s $100,000 California Flag H. at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Glen Cove Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies are entered for the grass in Saturday's $175,000 Glen Cove S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Sycamore Stakes
A big field of 11 will run 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland lawn in Friday’s $400,000 Sycamore S. (G2).
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $50,245 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Keeneland’s $50,245 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 8, 2025
Jason discusses some of the news of the day from around the racing world. Then we welcome in writer Jay Hovdey to talk about his books on Well Armed and Oak Tree Racing, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Racing Roundtable: Final round of 2025 Breeders' Cup preps
In this week's Racing Roundtable, guest host Nick Tammaro leads a discussion with James Scully and Vance Hanson looking back at the weekend's Breeders' Cup prep action.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Intrepido
In recent years, the dominant sire (and grandsire) of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners has been Into Mischief.
Pedigree
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Local Knowledge finishes fast
Ted Noffey isn’t the only promising 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender campaigned by Spendthrift Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
Features
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a first-time starter at 10-1 odds.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 7, 2025
Jason talks about the upcoming Maryland Million Day at Laurel and welcomes in owner/breeder TK Kuegler to talk Maryland Million, starting a farm, their racing division, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday program at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Napoleon Solo
Napoleon Solo joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a tremendous performance in the Champagne (G1), leading all the way to dominate by 6 1/2 lengths.
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ted Noffey
In the 151-year history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only five stallions have sired three Derby winners. The latest to match the record is Into Mischief.
Features
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Daryz wins Arc, leads 21 qualifiers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 24 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
International
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Oct. 6, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 6, 2025
Jason discusses the weekend and remembers longtime Southern California-based handicapper Jeff Siegel.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 6, 2025
Jason looks back at the big opening weekend from Keeneland as well as some racing from Belmont at Aqueduct in our weekend recap.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 6 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a ticket for the $2,623 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Best Bets
Final Score wired the With Anticipation (G3) at Saratoga (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)
Analyzing five-figure Sunday carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of five-figure carryovers on Sunday at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Wagering
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LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes, odds, picks, entries, results, coverage and more!
Wagering
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Oct. 4, 2025]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Picks and plays for Saturday tournaments at Keeneland
The stakes-packed first Saturday of the Keeneland fall meet is the focus of two enticing tournaments on TwinSpires.com.
Tournaments
Price horses of interest on 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day
With six contentious Breeders’ Cup Challenge races on tap at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, it’s mandatory to probe for value and try to find the right overlays.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 3
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tipsheet: 2025 American Pharoah Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert will saddle four of the six juveniles in the $300,000 American Pharoah S. (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Spot Plays for Kentucky Oaks Prep Races
A trio of 2026 Road to the Kentucky Oaks races will be contested this weekend across the country, with qualifying points being awarded to the top-five finishers of each affair on a 10-5-3-2-1 structure.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $104,929 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 3, at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Aqueduct, along with tickets for Santa Anita’s $104,929 Super High 5 carryover.
Gulfstream Park
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets for the Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland and the Frizette (G1) at Belmont at Aqueduct.
Betting Info
2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Minnie Hauk, Aventure, Kalpana, the Japanese, Andre Fabre & more!
Features
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Futurity
A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is on the line when a fantastic field of seven two-year-olds takes aim at the $650,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 3 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
A massive day of high-quality racing will take place on the opening Saturday at Keeneland with a handful of fantastic graded races leading the way.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2025 Champagne Stakes
A talented field of nine juveniles will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct.
Analysis
Pick 4 of the Week: Saturday at Santa Anita
A total of five stakes races with major Breeders’ Cup Implications will highlight a fantastic day of action at The Great Race Place on Saturday. I’ll tab the closing four-race sequence for the Pick 4 of the Week.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Canadian International
A strong field of 10 will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Woodbine lawn in Saturday’s aptly named $750,000 Canadian International S. (G1).
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 2, 2025
Jason discusses Keeneland's opening and tells a story about the time he embarrassed himself at Keeneland after getting disqualified twice in one card.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 2 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of Aqueduct’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday Oct. 2, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Thursday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 2, 2025
Jason discusses Keeneland's opening weekend races and we welcome in Jim Goodman from Keeneland to talk wagering, tournaments, the fall meet, and more!
Racing Podcast
The Everest: The search for opposition to Ka Ying Rising
The final auditions for The Everest (G1), the world’s richest turf race, are being held this weekend in Australia: the Danehill (G2) and Gilgai (G2) in Melbourne, and the Premiere (G2) in Sydney.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2025 American Pharoah
Meet the horses running in the American Pharoah S. (G1) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Tommy Jo in the Alcibiades Stakes
Spendthrift Farm homebred #3 Tommy Jo (2-5) is a towering presence in the opening-day feature at Keeneland on Friday, the $650,000 Alcibiades S. (G1).
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Breeders' Futurity
Meet the horses running in Saturday's 2025 Breeders' Futurity (G1) at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the Matron Stakes
An especially deep group of 12 juvenile fillies will travel six grassy panels on the Aqueduct outer turf in Thursday's $175,000 Matron S. (G3).
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Champagne Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct.
Horse
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday Oct. 1, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 1, 2025
Jason discusses Keeneland's upcoming opening day. Then we welcome in Santa Anita announcer Frank Mirahmadi to talk Santa Anita opening weekend, the upcoming Breeders' Cup, the baseball playoffs, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Buffalo Stakes exacta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a $50 exacta in the Buffalo S.
Best Bets
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 30, 2025
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Rebel's Romance on quest for Breeders' Cup history
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Vance Hanson scrutinize the performances of Rebel's Romance, Mystik Dan, and more as the racing season inches closer to the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Igniter, Provenance improve
A trio of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers sent out noteworthy two-year-old maiden winners last week.
Triple Crown
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $3,215 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Thistledown, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $3,215 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 30, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing Mystik Dan's return win at Churchill, as well as some racing social media spats. Then we're joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment to preview international runners at Keeneland this weekend.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 30
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Nevada Beach surprises in Goodwood
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 31 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 29, 2025
Jason discusses being away from racing for his vacation and disconnecting from the game for a bit.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 29, 2025
Jason is back from vacation and tells some stories of his travels as well as catches up on some racing news and events from over the last couple of weeks.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Mountaineer Carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Finger Lakes, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,649 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 29, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Churchill Downs: Single for the mandatory-payout $214,090 Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Churchill Downs September meet, which brings the mandatory payout of a $214,090 carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.
Wagering
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 27-28]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
How to bet the Santa Anita Sprint Championship
A Breeders’ Cup berth is on the line when a fleet field of eight will go postward in the $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) on Sunday.
Wagering
How to bet the Gio Ponti Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will run one mile on the Aqueduct green in Sunday’s $150,000 Gio Ponti S.
Wagering
How to bet the Oklahoma Derby
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Remington Park dirt in Sunday evening’s $400,000 Oklahoma Derby (G3).
Wagering
Analyzing rich Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct, Santa Anita
Five-figure and six-figure Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct and Santa Anita are among the betting highlights on the final Saturday in September.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 27
First post at Sha Tin is 12:45 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook is your guide through the 11-race card.
International
Delaware Pick 4 play for Sept. 27
Delaware's card has an attractive Pick 4 sequence in the middle, which I'll be taking a shot at.
Wagering
British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 27
Newmarket's program on Saturday is two-year-old-centric, with a pair of historic Group 1 sprints highlighting the card.
International
Exotics Plays for the City of Hope Mile
A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) is on the line when six will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 City of Hope Mile S. (G2) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, First Mission in the Goodwood Stakes
Multiple Grade 2 hero #4 First Mission (8-5) is the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $300,000 Goodwood S. (G1) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
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