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Pick 4 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Sunday
An excellent late sequence, headlined by a trio of graded tilts, comprises the Pick 4 of the Week at Oaklawn Park on Sunday.
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How to bet With, and Against, Muhimma in the Honeybee Stakes
A strong field of 13 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Honeybee S. (G3) at Oaklawn Park. The important Kentucky Oaks (G1) qualifying affair attracted a fine group, led by morning-line choice #1 Muhimma (7-5) from the barn of Brad Cox.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Rebel Stakes
A full field of 14 sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park strip in Sunday’s lucrative $1.25 million Rebel S. (G2). The 2025 Road to the Kentucky Derby challenge series contest will reward the top five finishers of the heat with qualifying points on a 50-25-15-10-5 basis.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 20, 2025
Jason discusses the concept of "hope" within horse racing and betting.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Rebel Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Rebel S. at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 20, 2025
Jason discusses Wednesday's Luke Kruytbosch Stakes and shares some stories about the great racecaller. Then he looks ahead to Sunday's Rebel Stakes and Razorback Handicap at Oaklawn Park.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,390 Pick 6 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 20 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turf Paradise, including a single for the $12,390 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Racing Roundtable: Risen Star weekend recap with guest John Dooley [VIDEO]
This week, the Racing Roundtable is joined by special guest John G. Dooley, track announcer at the Fair Grounds, to talk Risen Star (G2) weekend in New Orleans, where Magnitude and Good Cheer earned top points along the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2025 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
An overflow field of 14 sophomores are signed on to travel 1 1/16 miles on the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ticket for the $10,251 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 19 at Gulfstream Park, Tampa Bay Downs, and Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 19, 2025
Jason catches up on a big news day around the racing world and welcomes in Brisnet & TwinSpires' Kellie Reilly to talk some international racing, Saudi Cup, Japan racing, and more!
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 John Battaglia Memorial
Meet the horses running in the 2025 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 19
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mage’s half-bro Baeza graduates
Can Puca make history as the first mare to produce three U.S. classic winners? It’s within the realm of possibility after her foal Baeza broke his maiden in eye-catching fashion at Santa Anita last Friday.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double with 10-1 shot
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 18 at Turf Paradise, including a 10-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 18, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing holiday racing and welcomes in horseplayer Nick Seevers, who talks his education in the game, playing TwinSpires tournaments, horse betting in Reno, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Magnitude climbs the leaderboard
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 75 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Getaway Car
A brief glance at the pedigree of Sunland Park Derby winner Getaway Car might lead to the conclusion he’s bred to shine racing classic distances.
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2025 Saudi Cup: Top storylines
The world’s richest race, Saturday’s $20 million Saudi Cup (G1), is attracting the world’s all-time richest racehorse, Romantic Warrior, and a robust Japanese team led by Forever Young.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presidents' Day Plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Oaklawn Park, including a suggested single for the $2,822 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 17, 2025
Jason discusses Sunday's power outage at Tampa and shares some stories from power outage past in his time in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 17, 2025
Jason looks back at the big Fair Grounds card including the huge win by Magnitude, East Avenue's disappointing run, and much more!
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Barnes remains 8-1 individual favorite in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
Unbeaten San Vicente (G2) winner Barnes closed as the 8-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), while the mutuel field of “All Other Three-Year-Olds” continued to rank as the overall betting choice at 9-2.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Magnitude
A 9 3/4-length demolition of the Risen Star (G2) has stamped Magnitude as a serious contender for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Sunland: How to bet the all-stakes $1,698 Pick 5 carryover
The Sunland Park Derby, a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier, is the sporting highlight of Sunday’s card at Sunland Park.
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Risen Star LIVE blog: Picks, odds, & more at Fair Grounds
Get ready for the main event for horse racing today! The Risen Star Stakes and Rachel Alexandra is just around the corner.
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LIVE blog for Fair Grounds Saturday Racing: Picks, odds, replays, race results and more
Let the racing begin! The first race of the day will be here soon enough with a day full of race entries, race results, trackside all access coverage, picks, offers, and more
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Pick 6 carryovers: Mandatory $503,491, Risen Star Day $3,612
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of Saturday Pick 6 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds.
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Exclusive 2025 Risen Star LIVE chat ahead of Saturday racing
Join in on an open discussion with our expert panel ahead of Saturday racing about this Saturday's RTKD race, the Risen Star.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 14 - 16]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Feb. 15
The card at Sha Tin kicks off at 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night. Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis for all 11 races.
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Studying racing on a mobile phone at the Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)
Best sites for horse racing statistics, data, form, and more
There are many online options for horseplayers seeking horse racing statistics, data, form lines, etc. to aid their handicapping and betting.
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Trackside: 2025 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds [VIDEO]
TwinSpires is trackside for an all access weekend of racing for Risen Star weekend at Fair Grounds.
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Betting With, and Against, Maysam in the Sunland Park Oaks
A total of seven sophomore fillies will vie in Sunday’s $250,000 Sunland Park Oaks. The one-mile affair is led by impressive debut heroine #4 Maysam (9-5) from the barn of Bob Baffert.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $29,547 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 14 at Gulfstream Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Gulfstream and Fair Grounds.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Saturday [Feb 15]
A three-race sequence at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, led by the Dixie Belle S., headlines the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Exotics Plays for the Dust Commander Stakes
A full field of 12 will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Dust Commander S. at Turfway Park.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday [Feb 15]
The Pick 4 of the Week will comprise the final four races on the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park which includes the feature, the $165,000 Royal Delta S. (G3).
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How to bet the General George Stakes
A compact, but very talented, field of six will go postward in the $200,000 General George S. at Laurel Park on Saturday.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Feb. 13, 2025
The Sunland Derby will be offered this weekend, and Jason shares a fun and silly story of his first visit to Sunland.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 13, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing news of the day and previews this weekend's racing from Fair Grounds and Sunland Park.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $31,049 Pick 5 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 13 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including analysis of the $31,049 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.
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Meet the Contenders: 2025 Sunland Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Scully, Hanson offer selections for KDFW Pool 4
TwinSpires analysts James Scully and Vance Hanson offer their picks Pool 4 of the KDFW, as well as a joint horse to watch for.
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Citizen Bull early individual choice in Pool 4 of KDFW
Champion juvenile colt #6 Citizen Bull, recent winner of the Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita, has been installed the early 6-1 individual favorite in Pool 4 of the 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW).
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Tipsheet: 2025 Sunland Park Derby
A solid group of nine three-year-old prospects will run 1 1/16 miles on the Sunland Park strip in Sunday’s $400,000 Sunland Park Derby.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway Park double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 12 at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park, including a double wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 12, 2025
Jason looks ahead to Saturday's Risen Star Stakes and welcomes in trainer Cherie DeVaux to talk about her big 2024, the current Fair Grounds meet, training, and much more!
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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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STUDY: Is the Kentucky Derby's Apollo Curse a negative or positive?
Is a lack of juvenile racing experience a detriment in the Kentucky Derby, or is the Apollo Curse a myth resulting from an insufficient sample size of horses?
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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.
Analysis
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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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]
Discover everything you need to know about horse racing this weekend, including top horses, best bets, tournaments, and many great promotional bonus offers you just can't say no to.
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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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