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Hanson: Botanical a Kentucky Oaks prospect to be excited about

Fri May 05 2023Vance Hanson

The May 5 Kentucky Oaks (G1) has the makings of being a very competitive race, mostly because no three-year-old filly has emerged as a standout leading up to the 1 1/8-mile affair.
2023 Kentucky Oaks exotics wagers

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

A total of 17 three-year-old fillies, three of which are on the also-eligible list, will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Churchill Downs dirt in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Betting the 2023 Kentucky Oaks on different budgets

Fri May 05 2023J. Keeler Johnson

There are many viable contenders in the 2023 Kentucky Oaks (G1), but we’ll focus our attention on three who enter in hot form: Wet Paint, Botanical, and Southlawn.
Turf Stakes Spot Plays for Churchill Downs on Oaks Day

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

In this piece I will focus on the trio of stakes events for the ladies that will be contested on the turf on the huge Friday afternoon of action.
Dirt Stakes Spot Plays for Churchill Downs on Oaks Day

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

In this piece I will turn my attention to the fantastic dirt stakes races on the Kentucky Oaks undercard.
Wonder Wheel is the best Kentucky Oaks longshot

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

For those looking for a horse at double-digit odds that seems capable of taking down this Kentucky Oaks field, it has to be champion #5 Wonder Wheel (12-1).

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How to bet with, and against, Wet Paint in the Kentucky Oaks

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 17 sophomore fillies will go postward in the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on Friday.
Tipsheet: 2023 Kentucky Oaks

Fri May 05 2023John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 17 three-year-old fillies has been entered to travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs main track in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Kazushi Kimura

Thu May 04 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Kazushi Kimura has enjoyed abundant success riding in the United States and Canada. The young jockey from Hokkaido, Japan has repeatedly won acclaim, not to mention hundreds of races.
Kentucky Derby jockey profile: Juan Hernandez

Thu May 04 2023J. Keeler Johnson

One of the hottest up-and-coming jockeys in the nation is Juan Hernandez, who is slated to make his Kentucky Derby (G1) debut aboard Skinner.
Picks and plays for Virginia Gold Cup Day at Great Meadow

Thu May 04 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Great Meadow is hosting an exciting Saturday afternoon of racing over fences highlighted by the Virginia Gold Cup and the David Semmes Memorial H. (G2).
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of May 4

Thu May 04 2023J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, May 4 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play (and oppose) in the $21,287 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 4, 2023

Thu May 04 2023Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in TwinSpires' own Darin Zoccali to the show to talk about all of the contenders in Saturday's Kentucky Derby.

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