LATEST RACING ARTICLES
Picks and plays for the $1,000 Oaklawn KDBC/NHC Qualifier
Turfway: Longshots for the mandatory-payout $244,674 Pick 6 carryover
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Dec. 28
Fair Grounds: Superfecta Plays for the Woodchopper Stakes
Aqueduct: How to Bet the Gravesend Stakes 2024
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s $217,084 Pick 5 carryover
Oaklawn: Swinging for the Fences in Tinsel Stakes
Gulfstream: How to bet the 2024 Mr. Prospector Stakes
VIDEOS
LATEST
VIDEOS
LATEST
ADVERTISEMENT
ALL ARTICLES
2024 Iroquois Weekend with odds, results, replays, promotions, and more
Welcome to horse racing today. We hope everyone is ready for opening day Churchill Downs and the stakes races happening at Woodbine.
Live
Carryovers: Churchill’s Super High 5, Aqueduct’s epic Pick 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a trio of enticing Saturday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct, including a six-figure Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: Nellie the First
As Warren Wright transitioned Calumet from trotters to Thoroughbreds, he invested in a band of broodmares to create the families that would eventually produce two Triple Crown winners. To build that program, he purchased a mare with classic credentials and a unique story of her own, one that combines a tobacco farm, a cartoonist, and the 20th century’s greatest horse to create Calumet’s first Kentucky Derby starter, a filly named Nellie Flag.
Kentucky Derby
Early Pick 3 Play for Woodbine Mile Day
The signature card of the 2024 Woodbine season on Saturday is highlighted by four Grade 1 turf stakes, most of which should have some Breeders' Cup implications. I'm going to begin my betting action on the day with a Pick 3 play that encompasses races 2 through 4, fading the morning line favorites in the first two legs.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 14
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night U.S. time at 12:50 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Hanson: Spot Plays for St Leger Festival Sept. 14
It's definitely a big weekend of racing in Europe. The two-day Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown and the Curragh predominates, and the Sunday card at Longchamp will feature several Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) trials.
International
ADVERTISEMENT
Grade 3 Iroquois trends and field analysis
The Grade 3 Iroquois for juveniles will kick off the Road to the 151st Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs and will award points on a sliding scale of 10-5-3-2-1 to the top five finishers.
Kentucky Derby
Exotics Plays for 2024 Jockey Club Oaks
A total of 11 sophomore fillies will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $350,000 Jockey Club Oaks (G3) on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the British Columbia Derby
A full field of 12 three-year-olds will go postward in the Saturday feature at Hastings, the $125,000 British Columbia Derby (G3).
Wagering
Woodbine Pick-3 Play for Saturday, Sept. 14
A total of six graded-stakes races will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday.
Wagering
2024 Irish Champions Festival: Can Auguste Rodin defend his crown?
This weekend’s Irish Champions Festival features Breeders’ Cup Challenge events in five different divisions, spanning Saturday at Leopardstown and Sunday at the Curragh.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $7,041 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 13 at Churchill Downs and Charles Town, including tickets for Churchill’s $7,041 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Sept. 14 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades for Churchill Downs' opening weekend and the Road to the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1), plus they look at Woodbine's Breeders' Cup Win and You're In events on Saturday. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Strong State the pick in Pocahontas Stakes
I really like #9 Strong State (5-1) in the $300,000 Pocahontas S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Shotgun Hottie in the Locust Grove Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Locust Grove S. (G2) on the Churchill Downs main surface.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill Downs opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 12 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a single for Hawthorne’s $3,753 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Sept. 12, 2024
Jason shares some memories of trainer Chuck Simon after his passing this week.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 12, 2024
Jason catches up on some news and events from this past week in racing and shares some stories from his trip across America.
Racing Podcast
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Iroquois Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Iroquois S. at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the Winter Memories Stakes
An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies have been entered for Friday’s $150,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2024 Iroquois Stakes
A dozen three-year-olds will jaunt one mile on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3).
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 11, 2024
It's Super Derby week and Jason welcomes Roxanne Tanner from Louisiana Downs to the show to talk Louisiana Downs racing, Super Derby, her career in racing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 15-1 in the Nashville Gold Cup
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes on Wednesday, Sept. 11 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Kentucky Downs, along with horses to play in the $6,360 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smash It finally breaks through
The wait is over. After a series of frustrating defeats to start his career, two-year-old gelding Smash It broke his maiden on closing weekend at Del Mar.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the First State Dash Stakes
The Wednesday feature at Delaware Park is the $100,000 First State Dash S., a six-furlong heat for juveniles that attracted a cast of seven.
Wagering
How to bet the Lake Erie Stakes
A total of eight Ontario-bred sophomores will go 6 1/2 panels on the Fort Erie main strip in the $100,000 Lake Erie S. on Tuesday.
Wagering
Greenfinch gets top billing in Dueling Grounds Oaks
Conditioner Aidan O’Brien will wheel #8 Greenfinch (8-1) back on short rest in Wednesday’s lucrative $1.6 million Dueling Grounds Oaks at Kentucky Downs.
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Kentucky Downs and Del Mar
This week, the Racing Roundtable look back at a stakes-packed weekend at Kentucky Downs, the meet-ending two-year-old features at Del Mar, and what else caught our eye.
Analysis
Road to the 2025 Kentucky Derby: 12 to follow
If it’s too early to have confident opinions about a two-year-old crop that’s barely emerging, we’ve seen enough promising juveniles to cobble together an initial 12 to follow.
Kentucky Derby
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 9
Jason looks back at closing week at Colonial Downs with some horses who caught his eye.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Remake, Crown Pride qualify via Korea
For the first time, the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3) at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea awarded “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Prince of Wales S. at Fort Erie
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Fort Erie, including horses to single in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 10, 2024
Jason welcomes in Fort Erie track announcer Doug McPherson to talk about Tuesday's Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $1,471 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 9 at Thistledown and Presque Isle Downs, along with a single for the $1,471 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 9, 2024
Jason looks back at Saturday's Virginia Derby card at Colonial and discusses the end of the meet in Virginia.
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Sept. 9, 2024
Jason looks back at the recently concluded 2024 season at Colonial Downs.
Features
Mountaineer: How to bet the $4,830 Super High 5 carryover
You might want to check out the Sunday card at Mountaineer, thanks to a non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover worth $4,830.
Wagering
Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs horse racing all access coverage
Join our group of experts as they race to the tracks to give you all access coverage of today's races at Kentucky Downs!
Expert Picks
Colonial Downs: Analyzing the mandatory-payout $9,483 Pick 6 carryover
Six straight racing days at Colonial Downs have gone by without anyone hitting the $1 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6. A $9,483 carryover has accumulated, and it will be paid out in mandatory fashion on Saturday, closing day of the meet.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Korea Cup and Korea Sprint
A couple of Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifiers are taking place at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea this Sunday.
International
Juvenile Pick 3 Play for Kentucky Downs on Sunday
A quartet of lucrative stakes races will be hosted by Kentucky Downs on Sunday.
Wagering
Citizen Bull gets the nod in Del Mar Futurity
Trainer Bob Baffert will saddle a trio of excellent prospects in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Futurity (G1).
Wagering
Saturday Pick 3 Play for Kentucky Downs
A total of six lucrative stakes races will be contested on the Kentucky Downs turf on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the Del Mar Debutante
A total of seven talented two-year-olds will jaunt seven-eighths on the dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante S. (G1).
Wagering
Grade 3 Virginia Derby trends and field analysis
The annual $500,000 New Kent County Virginia Derby (G3) is the highlight of closing day at Colonial Downs on Saturday, Sept. 7.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 7
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night U.S. time at 12:50 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
All-Stakes Pick 3 into the Virginia Derby
A bevy of black-type races are on the slate during closing day at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
Dark Star wins the 1953 Kentucky Derby (Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Derby Museum/Churchill Downs)
Faded Glory: Forgotten Winners of the Kentucky Derby (Dark Star, 1953)
In 1953, the sport had fallen in love with a gray colt who seemed destined to sweep every race he tried, but in that year’s Kentucky Derby, Native Dancer’s unexpected defeat came thanks to a colt named Dark Star.
Kentucky Derby
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes double at Remington Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 6 at Del Mar and Remington Park, along with a single for the $5,022 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.
Best Bets
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Sept. 7-8 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades for Kentucky Downs, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Forever Young among Japan’s 2024 Breeders’ Cup team; Watch WAYI Korea Cup, Sprint
The Japanese team for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar will be taking shape over the coming weeks, so consider this as more of a hint of coming attractions than a thorough list.
Breeders Cup
Betting With, and Against, Mansa Musa, in the Franklin-Simpson Stakes
An overflow field of 16 sophomores has been entered to run 6 1/2 panels at Kentucky Downs in the lucrative $2 million Franklin-Simpson S. (G1) on Saturday.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2024 Virginia Oaks
A massive cast of 13 sophomore fillies will go postward in the $250,000 Virginia Oaks at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2024 Virginia Derby
A dozen three-year-olds will jaunt 1 1/8 miles on the Colonial Downs green in Saturday’s $500,000 Virginia Derby (G3).
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Bullard impresses in debut
For the fifth straight year, TwinSpires Edge presents the Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch series. Each week, we’ll highlight recent maiden winners with possible 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
Triple Crown
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Sept. 5, 2024
Jason discusses the unique history of the Virginia Derby (G3) as well as its future.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exculpate can win again
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 5, at Colonial Downs, Kentucky Downs, and Del Mar.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 5, 2024
Jason looks ahead to Saturday's big Virginia Derby Day card at Colonial and discusses all the big races including some thoughts about the surfaces and the day in general.
Racing Podcast
How to bet the I’m Smokin Stakes
A compact field of six California-bred juveniles will speed six furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $100,000 I’m Smokin S.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 4, 2024
Jason welcomes Churchill Downs track announcer Travis Stone to talk Saratoga summer, Churchill Downs racing, his Kentucky Derby (G1) call, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 6-1 shot at Colonial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 4, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Colonial Downs, including a single for Colonial’s $2,139 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Wednesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Racing Roundtable: Highland Falls punches ticket to Breeders' Cup Classic and other WAYI results
This week, the Racing Roundtable grades the victory of Highland Falls in the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), plus other Breeders' Cup Win and You're In challenge series events that took place over the weekend.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 8
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem looks back at some horses who caught his eye during Week 8 at Colonial Downs.
Features
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Mixto, Highland Falls join the fray
A pair of runners who weren’t previously heralded as Breeders’ Cup contenders qualified to the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) last weekend.
Breeders Cup
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Runaway Joke can win again
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 3, at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in Presque Isle’s $394 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 3, 2024
Jason looks back at the holiday weekend of racing including the Pacific Classic (G1) from Del Mar, closing weekend at Saratoga, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Labor Day stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 2, at Finger Lakes and Del Mar, along with a ticket for Mountaineer’s $1,099 Super High 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, Sept. 2, 2024
Dick Powell offers his selections for the Labor Day card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Saratoga: Penultimate card brings $210,166 Pick 6 carryover
A $210,166 Pick 6 carryover is among the highlights of Sunday’s card at Saratoga, the penultimate day of racing at the prestigious summer meet.
Wagering
Colonial Downs: A single for the $1,378 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a lot to look forward to during the Saturday card at Colonial Downs.
Wagering
First-crop sires: Authentic may still hit the mark
Authentic retired to Spendthrift Farm near Lexington, Kentucky, with earnings of more than $7.2 million from an 8-6-2-0 record. Let's review some of his runners to hit the track so far.
Features
How to bet the 2024 Hopeful Stakes
Nine fine prospects will jaunt seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Monday’s $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Del Mar Derby
A well-matched field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Derby (G2).
Wagering
War Like Goddess tops Flower Bowl
A total of nine fillies and mares are entered for the lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Flower Bowl S. (G2) over the Saratoga inner turf.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
An excellent field of seven will run 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga main surface in Sunday’s $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup S. (G1).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes double at Penn National
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 30 at Colonial Downs and Penn National, including horses to play in Colonial’s $607 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Betting With, and Against, Dr. Venkman in the Pacific Classic
A total of nine horses will travel 1 1/4 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic S. (G1).
Wagering
Grade 1 Pacific Classic trends and field analysis
Del Mar's marquee event of the summer meet, the $1 million Pacific Classic (G1) could produce a historic outcome.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Aug. 31-Sept. 1 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and James Scully reconvene to argue their best bets and fades at Del Mar, Saratoga, and Kentucky Downs. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Exotics Wagers for the Nashville Derby
An overflow field of 14 is entered for the deep and lucrative Nashville Derby Invitational (G3) at Kentucky Downs on Saturday
Wagering
Speed the Key to Saranac Stakes
Seven sophomores are entered for the turf in Friday’s $175,000 Saranac S. (G3) at Saratoga
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $85,837 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 29 at Kentucky Downs, Saratoga, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in Saratoga’s $85,837 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 29, 2024
Jason discusses whether or not horse racing needs new bet types.
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 29, 2024
Jason debuts a new segment called "True or False" in the show open. Then he looks ahead to racing this weekend from Saratoga, Colonial, and the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
Racing Podcast
Juvenile champion Game Winner a freshman sire to watch
Game Winner turned out to be one of those racehorses most owners dream about. Purchased for a relative bargain at the most notable yearling market in the world, Game Winner proved a champion on the racetrack and earned back his purchase price many times over.
Pedigree
Exotics Plays for the With Anticipation Stakes
A total of 11 juveniles, two of which are main-track-only entrants, lead the way in the $175,000 With Anticipation S. (G3) at Saratoga on Thursday.
Wagering
How to bet the Tapit Stakes
An overflow field of 15 has been entered to contest the Thursday feature at Kentucky Downs, the $500,000 Tapit S.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 28, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing a listener question about race and bet selection. Then we welcome in trainer Robert Falcone Jr. to talk Saratoga, starting out young, is racing still "fun" and more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Virgin Colada looks unstoppable
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 28, at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, along with a single for the $2,296 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Racing Roundtable: Fierceness and City of Troy head-to-head in Breeders' Cup Classic
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates Breeders' Cup chances for Fierceness and City of Troy, plus Thorpedo Anna in the Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1), and the sprint divisions.
Analysis
First-crop sires: Black Forza, Mo Plex keep rolling for Complexity
Since the first installment of our TwinSpires.com series on first-crop sires, early leader Complexity continues to add to his portfolio.
Pedigree
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 7
Jason discusses some races and horses who caught his eye during week 7 at Colonial Downs.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $1,000 Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 27 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,000 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 27, 2024
Jason welcomes on Billy Koch from Little Red Feather to talk about their Del Mar summer, horses, Thoroughbred retirement, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: City of Troy qualifies to the Classic
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 67 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
Breeders Cup
ADVERTISEMENT