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Playing the Stakes Double at Saratoga on Friday
A pair of graded stakes events will highlight the 10-race card at Saratoga on Friday. I like both races and will take a shot with the double.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Give Life can win on debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 2 at Delaware Park and Colonial Downs, including non-favored runners to use in Colonial’s $733 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Aug. 3-4 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Nick Tammaro converse over their best bets and fades for Ellis Park Preview Weekend, Del Mar, and more. Ashley gives her thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin and Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Jet Pilot, 1947)
In a year sandwiched between Triple Crown winners, Jet Pilot capitalized on his good fortune and brought home a rosy victory for his famous owner and Hall of Fame trainer.
History
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 1, 2024
Jason discusses some strange re-occurring racing dreams that race callers seem to have.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial Downs win plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 1 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $1,395 Super High 5 carryover at Hawthorne.
Best Bets
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 1, 2024
Jason welcomes in Gabe Prewitt to preview this weekend's Hambletonian at Meadowlands. Then he discusses upcoming racing at Ellis Park and Del Mar.
Racing Podcast
Betting With, and Against, Pin Up Betty in the Pucker Up Stakes
A total of 10 three-year-old fillies will run 1 1/8 miles on the Ellis Park green in Sunday’s $400,000 Pucker Up S. (G3).
Wagering
Ova Charged wins the Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds (Photo courtesy of Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots)
Ellis Park Stakes Pick 3 for Saturday
Day 1 of Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park will play host to a trio of black-type races on the turf.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Wednesday’s Presque Isle Downs card and offers his selections.
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Delaware Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 31 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, plus a ticket for the $356 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 31, 2024
Jason welcomes in jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. to the show to talk riding at Ellis Park, Thorpedo Anna, his Kentucky Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1) wins, and a lot more!
Racing Podcast
Hanson: Spot Plays for Goodwood July 31
Day 2 of the 2024 Goodwood Festival on Wednesday is highlighted by the Sussex (G1), but the unfortunate withdrawal of Rosallion has reduced its appeal a bit from both a sporting perspective and as a betting proposition.
International
Racing Roundtable: Jim Dandy recap, The Chosen Vron's Breeders' Cup chances, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable discusses Fierceness' bounce-back win in the Jim Dandy (G2), The Chosen Vron's chances in the Breeders' Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar, and what else caught their eye from the weekend.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 3
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem discusses some things that caught his eye at Colonial Downs in week 3 of racing.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes Pick 6 singles
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a pair of singles for the $2,586 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 30, 2024
Jason opens the show with a story and welcomes in TwinSpires' own Darin Zoccali to talk TwinSpires' new tournaments, racing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Breeders’ Cup WAYI Sussex among key clashes at Glorious Goodwood
Wednesday’s Sussex (G1) is the lone Breeders’ Cup Challenge event during the five-day festival at Glorious Goodwood, but implications for the championships at Del Mar will abound throughout the week.
International
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Tuesday’s Presque Isle Downs card and offers his selections.
Wagering
Hanson: Spot Plays for Goodwood July 30
Goodwood will be the focus of British racing this week as the five-day "Glorious" meeting kicks off Tuesday.
International
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 29, 2024
Jason discusses the announcements and results ahead of this year's Travers S. (G1) and why we like horses to try new things.
Features
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $154,335 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 29 at Ellis Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of carryovers (including a $154,335 mandatory payout) at Ellis and Paririe Meadows.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: July 29, 2024
Jason looks back at the Saturday card from Saratoga, including a very intriguing edition of the Jim Dandy. He also discusses racing from Del Mar.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 29, 2024
Dick Powell analyzes Monday’s Presque Isle Downs card and offers his selections.
Wagering
Del Mar: Longshot for the $17,616 Super High 5 carryover
Most non-jackpot Super High 5 carryovers come in on the small side—a few thousand dollars at most. That’s not the case on Sunday at Del Mar. The final race of the weekend at the seaside oval features a $17,616 Super High 5 carryover.
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How to bet the 2024 Eddie Read Stakes
A fantastic field of nine will go 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Sunday’s $250,000 Eddie Read S. (G2).
Wagering
Ellis Park: Horses to play in the $1,003 Super High 5 carryover
If you feel like betting a Super High 5 this Saturday, check out Race 1 at Ellis Park. The weekend opener features a non-jackpot $1,003 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Scully: Singling Asmussen firster in Pick 3 play
Saturday’s 12-race program at Saratoga features a pair of graded stakes, the Alfred Vanderbilt (G1) for sprinters and Jim Dandy (G2) for three-year-olds, but I will focus upon a Pick 3 sequence carded between the main events.
Wagering
TwinSpires annual series continues with five freshman sires to watch in 2024
For the fourth consecutive year, the stable of writers at TwinSpires will offer thoughts and analysis on five of the most compelling freshman sires whose offspring hit the track for the first time this year.
Pedigree
2024 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: A 10-1 play for Breeders’ Cup WAYI at Ascot
I can’t resist the price on #5 Luxembourg (10-1), a world-class performer who’s lurking in the shadow of stablemate Auguste Rodin.
International
Betting With, and Against, The Chosen Vron in the Bing Crosby Stakes
An excellent cast of nine dashers will speed six panels on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby S. (G1).
Wagering
The Smartest Bet in Horse Racing: 4 Strategies for Success
What is the smartest bet in horse racing? The answer is both incredibly complex and surprisingly simple.
Education
Thousand Words states his claim as a top freshman stallion
A picture may be worth 1,000 words, but first-crop sire Thousands Words is worth a whole lot more to Spendthrift Farm, where he retired to stud in 2021 following a successful nine-race career.
Pedigree
Tabbing Sierra Leone in the 2024 Jim Dandy Stakes
An accomplished field of six three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Jim Dandy S. (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Monmouth Oaks
A mostly well-matched field of eight sophomore fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $250,000 Monmouth Oaks (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 5-1 shot at Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 26 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Colonial’s $4,419 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Saturday Stakes Analysis for Woodbine
A pair of graded stakes contests will highlight a nice card at Woodbine on Saturday, and I have found a few horses with value that are worth including in my wagers.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Daisycutter Handicap
A strong cast of nine fillies and mares will run five-eighths on the Del Mar green in Saturday’s $100,000 Daisycutter H.
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for July 27 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali opine on their best bets and fades for the Jim Dandy S. (G2) and other races on Saratoga's weekend cards, plus the Bing Crosby (G1) at Del Mar and more. 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!
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How champion three-year-old campaigns have changed over time
Every year, a champion three-year-old male is crowned. But in the decades since the creation of the Eclipse Awards in 1971, the typical campaign for these champions has changed significantly.
Analysis
Betting the 2024 Amsterdam Stakes
Friday’s $200,000 Amsterdam S. (G2) at Saratoga might only have five sophomores in the field, but each of the handful is a fantastic performer.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jul. 25, 2024
Jason looks ahead to the weekend and discusses the popularity of the Pick 5 versus older and simpler wager types.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 25, 2024
Jason discusses some follow up thoughts to this week's shows to kick off the program. Then he discusses some upcoming races at Saratoga including the Jim Dandy (G2).
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Del Mar’s $144,919 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 25 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial and Del Mar.
Best Bets
Play online handicapping tournaments at TwinSpires
TwinSpires Tournaments allows horseplayers to find a variety of contests to test their handicapping and betting skills among their peers with the technology of TwinSpires. Built from the ground up by the passionate team at TwinSpires, using feedback from horseplayers, this clean tournament interface will make managing entries, seats and wallets seamless and intuitive.
Tournaments
Expert advice for playing tournaments from the TwinSpires team
Tournaments at TwinSpires are better than ever as the horse racing industry's authoritative betting solution presents a new experience for our horseplayers.
Tournaments
Grade 2 Jim Dandy S. trends and field analysis
Local Travers S. (G1) prep, the Grade 2 Jim Dandy, will present a rematch of Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Fierceness and runner-up Sierra Leone on Saturday, July 27, at Saratoga.
Wagering
How to bet the Cougar II Stakes
A compact field of six will travel 12 furlongs on the Del Mar main oval in the Thursday feature, the $100,000 Cougar II S. (G3).
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 24, 2024
Jason welcomes in former NHC winner and NHC Hall of Famer Paul Matties to talk Saratoga, some stories from over the years, this year's three year-olds, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Golden Cookie looks live at 5-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 24 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, along with a horse to single in the $5,237 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Best Bets
Complexity dashes to early lead among 2024 first-crop sires
As a hotshot debut winner at Saratoga and hero of the 2018 Champagne (G1), Complexity had the right profile to make a splash with his first-crop two-year-olds.
Pedigree
Racing Roundtable: Dornoch, Thorpedo Anna and a potential Travers clash
This week, the Racing Roundtable debates Dornoch and Thorpedo Anna's Travers (G1) chances and discuss what else caught their eye from the weekend of racing.
Analysis
How to bet the 2024 Honorable Miss Handicap
An excellent field of eight fillies and mares will vie in Wednesday’s $200,000 Honorable Miss H. (G2) at Saratoga.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Dick Powell explains his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 2
Jason looks back at week 2 of racing in Virginia at Colonial Downs with some thoughts from the week.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 23, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing some Del Mar racing. Then we welcome in horseplayer and meteorologist Marshall Sterling to talk about his love of racing, weather, and predicting weather for Saratoga.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 23, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Debutante Stakes superfectas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 23 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, including superfecta plays for the Debutante S.
Best Bets
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 22, 2024
Jason discusses this past weekend's Haskell (G1) at Monmouth and the surprises it brought.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 22, 2024
Jason tries to get to a busy weekend of racing that saw the Haskell at Monmouth, the CCA Oaks at Saratoga, Del Mar opening and more!
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $4,657 Super High 5 at Ellis Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 22 at Ellis Park and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for the $4,657 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 22, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Monday's eight-race card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Coming to You Live: A History of Broadcasting the Kentucky Derby
The 150 years of the Kentucky Derby have seen this famous test follow the evolution of media, where this racing experience has gone from words on a page to images on our screens, creating a day at the races unlike any other.
Education
Ellis Park: Horses to play in the $9,034 Super High 5 carryover
The final five races on the Saturday card at Ellis Park went by without anyone solving the $1 Super High 5. That means there’s a quintuple carryover worth $9,034 on the table for Sunday’s card.
Wagering
2024 Haskell Weekend Coverage: Odds, Breaking News, Analysis, Expert Picks, and More | July 20, 2024
Prepare for a busy Saturday of stakes racing as we travel between Del Mar, Woodbine, Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and of course Monmouth for Haskell Stakes weekend. Find out expert analysis, picks, upcoming events, results, replays, and more! Check out our schedule below so you don't miss a thing!
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Analyzing Saturday carryovers at Ellis, Saratoga, and Colonial
J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park, Saratoga, and Colonial Downs, including an upset play for the Coaching Club American Oaks (G1).
Wagering
How to Bet Sunday’s Shuvee Stakes
The Saratoga main surface is not for every horse, but the ones that love it sure do thrive on the oval. #5 Just Katherine (9-2) is probably not the most talented contender in the $200,000 Shuvee S. (G2) on Sunday, but her pair of races here in 2023 were excellent, and I’ll tab her for the upset from the outside post.
Wagering
Colonial Downs All-Stakes Pick 4 Plays
A quartet of black-type races for Virginia-bred/sired horses will be hosted by Colonial Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 San Clemente Stakes
A dozen sophomore fillies will trek one mile on the Del Mar lawn in the opening-day feature on Saturday, the $200,000 San Clemente S. (G2).
Wagering
How to bet the Woodbine Oaks
The most lucrative of the four major stakes races at Woodbine on Saturday is the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks. An overflow field of 15 three-year-old fillies are signed on for the affair, and this surely has the look of a wide-open contest that could yield a healthy return.
Wagering
Friday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: 43% winning angle at Colonial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 19 at Saratoga and Colonial Downs, including horses to single in Colonial’s $1,139 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Grade 1 Haskell S. trends and field analysis
Monmouth Park will host the 57th running of the Haskell S. (G1) on Saturday, July 20, at the famed New Jersey racetrack, where eight three-year-olds will test their speed and stamina over 1 1/8 miles.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for July 20 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali argue their best bets and fades for Haskell Day at Monmouth Park and Saratoga, and look at Del Mar and Woodbine's weekend cards. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the United Nations Stakes
A fantastic field of 12 will travel 1 3/8 miles on the Monmouth Park lawn in Saturday’s lucrative, $600,000 United Nations S. (G2).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2024 Haskell Stakes
An accomplished cast of eight sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Monmouth Park dirt in Saturday's $1 million Haskell S. (G1).
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Jul. 18, 2024
In today's Thursday Thoughts, Jason looks at his exposure to steeplechase racing since coming to Colonial Downs.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 18, 2024
Jason discusses some of the upcoming races this weekend including the CCA Oaks (G1) at Saratoga and Haskell (G1) at Monmouth.
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play this 10-1 maiden
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 18 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of the $15,043 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.
Best Bets
How to bet the Jersey Shore Stakes
Recent Woody Stephens S. (G1) star #3 Book’em Danno (3-5) is a towering presence in Friday’s $100,000 Jersey Shore S. at Monmouth Park, and trying to defeat him seems ambitious.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Thorpedo Anna in the Coaching Club
The exquisite #3 Thorpedo Anna (1-2) is an obvious standout in Saturday’s $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) at Saratoga. Trained by Kenny McPeek, the once-beaten superstar has been sensational in three outings in 2024, with dominant tallies in the Fantasy S. (G2), Kentucky Oaks (G1), and Acorn S. (G1) in succession.
Wagering
Is the Kentucky Oaks more predictable than the Kentucky Derby?
It stands to reason that the Kentucky Oaks, which is limited to 14 starters, is an easier race to handicap than the 20-horse Kentucky Derby. But is this true?
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, July 17, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Wednesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 single
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 17 at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,758 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 17, 2024
Jason welcomes in jockey Jackie Davis to the show to talk about her career in the saddle, riding at Finger Lakes, her racing family, and more!
Racing Podcast
How to bet the 2024 A. P. Smithwick Memorial
A cast of seven will travel 2 3/8 miles over National Fences on the Saratoga outer turf on Wednesday in the prestigious, $150,000 A. P. Smithwick Memorial S. (G1).
Wagering
Racing Roundtable: Whitebeam's Diana win, Colonial's opening weekend, and more
This week, the Racing Roundtable weighs in on Whitebeam's repeat win in the Diana (G1), Colonial Downs' opening weekend, and what they are looking forward to at Saratoga and Monmouth on Saturday.
Analysis
Catching My Eye with Jason Beem: Colonial Downs 2024, Week 1
Colonial Downs track announcer Jason Beem looks back on week one at Colonial and discusses some things that caught his eye.
Analysis
5 technological advancements propelling horse racing forward
Technology advances at a dizzying pace, influencing seemingly every aspect of life. Even a sport as old as Thoroughbred horse racing is changing with the times.
Aftercare
Best Horse Racing Trainers of All Time
Ask horse racing fans to name the best trainer of all time and you’ll likely hear a wide variety of opinions. But top trainers can also be rated by numerical means.
Analysis
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jul. 16, 2024
Jason welcomes in trainer Doug Cowans to talk about his marathon star Next. They also discuss training at Turfway, growing up in Ohio, and more! Jason closes the show talking about the math to find imputed win odds from will pays.
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Canada Stakes win play
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a win bet in the Canada S.
Best Bets
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Tuesday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, July 15, 2024
Dick Powell outlines his selections for Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 15, 2024
Jason looks back at the Diana (G1) from Saratoga and more from the weekend in his Monday Morning Message.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 15, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing action from around the country including the first week at Saratoga and opening weekend at Colonial Downs.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes Pick 6 play
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 15 at Ellis Park and Finger Lakes, including a ticket for the $940 Finger Lakes Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Gulfstream: How to bet the $4,553 Super High 5 carryover
The $1 Super High 5 went unsolved on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, which means the Sunday card features a $4,553 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
The Impact of Horse Age on Speed and Performance
It’s long been understood that the age of a racehorse impacts their speed and performance.
Analysis
Chasing Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs
Looking for carryovers to play this Saturday? Ellis Park and Colonial Downs are ready to oblige with non-jackpot options.
Wagering
Hanson: Newmarket Spot Plays for July 13
The third and final day of Newmarket's July Festival on Saturday features two Group events, one that yielded eventual Epsom Derby (G1) winner City of Troy a year ago and the other one of the most significant sprints on the European calendar.
International
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