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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at Sunday's Longacres Mile and discusses the race and some of its amazing history.
History
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 12, 2024
Jason looks back at Sunday's Arlington Million card and talks about all the winners as well as his experiences in the booth for the big card.
Racing Podcast
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta in the Randolph D. Rouse Memorial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 12 at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including price horses to play in the $6,305 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
Best Bets
Colonial Downs: Singles for the Arlington Million Day Pick 6 carryover
The stakes-packed Sunday card at Colonial Downs includes a $733 carryover in the $1 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6, which features a modest 15% takeout rate.
Wagering
Tall Tales of the Track, Kentucky Derby Edition: A Cursed Classic Contest
Despite the bright skies and the field brimming with talent, Burgoo King’s 1932 Derby win would prove to be one not of good fortune, but bad luck instead.
Features
Santa Rosa: A single for the $1,190 Pick 6 carryover
Rain has caused cancellations and postponements of racing at many East Coast tracks this week. But the action is progressing uninterrupted in California, where Santa Rosa is hosting a Saturday card with a $1,190 Pick 6 carryover up for grabs.
Wagering
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Trackside: 2024 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Our team of experts goes trackside at Colonial Downs for Arlington Million Day.
Expert Picks
Betting With, and Against, Nations Pride in the Arlington Million
Six horses will challenge morning-line favorite #4 Nations Pride (8-5) in the $1 million Arlington Million S. (G1) at Colonial Downs on Sunday.
Wagering
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Fourstardave leads Sunday qualifiers
The summer racing season is in full swing, and we’re 12 weeks out from the 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. The main contenders for the 14 championship races are gradually coming into focus.
Breeders Cup
Exotics Plays for the Van Clief Stakes
A full field of 12 will travel 5 1/2 panels on the outer turf at Colonial Downs in Sunday’s competitive $150,000 Van Clief S.
Wagering
Grade 1 Arlington Million trends and field analysis
The prestigious Grade 1 Arlington Million will run at Colonial Downs on Sunday, Aug. 11, as part of a 12-race card that features the Beverly D. S. (G2), a Breeders’ Cup Win and You’re In challenge series event for the Filly & Mare Turf (G1) in November.
Analysis
Taking a Shot in the Mahony Stakes at Saratoga
The second, third, and fourth-place finishers of the recent Quick Call S. (G3) will lead the way in Sunday’s $150,000 Mahony S. at Saratoga.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Upset for the Graduation Stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 9 at Del Mar and Emerald Downs, including a horse to single in the $1,208 Pick 6 carryover at Emerald Downs.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 9, 2024
A bonus Friday show this week as Jason is joined by Colonial Downs Analyst Kaitlin Free to talk about the Arlington Million, Beverly D. and Secretariat Stakes this weekend at Colonial.
Racing Podcast
How to Bet the 2024 Fourstardave Handicap
A fine field of six will jaunt one mile on the Saratoga inner turf in Sunday’s $500,000 Fourstardave H. (G1).
Wagering
Star of Mystery Gets the Nod in Galway Stakes
The Godolphin blue looms large in Saturday’s $150,000 Galway S. on the Saratoga turf with #5 Star of Mystery.
Wagering
Keying Anisette on top in the Yellow Ribbon Handicap
Three-time Grade 1 heroine #2 Anisette is a towering presence in Saturday’s $200,000 Yellow Ribbon H. (G2) at Del Mar.
Wagering
Fev Rover to defend her crown in Beverly D Stakes
A strong field of six fillies and mares will go 1 3/16 miles on the Colonial Downs outer lawn in Sunday’s $500,000 Beverly D. S. (G2).
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for Aug. 10-11 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Nick Tammaro review their best bets and fades for Colonial Downs for the Arlington Million (G1) card, Ellis Park, and Del Mar. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Nick's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
Wagering
How to bet the Graduation Stakes at Del Mar
A total of nine juveniles who were bred or sired in the Golden State will dash 5 1/2 panels on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $100,000 Graduation S.
Wagering
How to bet the Bison City Stakes
The second leg of the Canadian Triple Tiara will take place on Saturday when nine sophomore fillies will go postward in the $250,000 Bison City S. at Woodbine.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 8, 2024
Jason looks ahead to Sunday's Colonial Downs card and shares some thoughts on the big day.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware and Saratoga maidens
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 8 at Delaware Park and Saratoga, including a first-time starter at 6-1 odds.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 8, 2024
Jason updates on all the changes this weekend with the racing schedule including the Arlington Million card being moved to Sunday. He looks ahead to the race, as well as the Longacres Mile, Del Mar racing, and more!
Racing Podcast
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 7, 2024
Jason discusses the Del Mar meet, trip handicapping, Trip Note Pros, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ace of Cats can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 7, at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Louisiana Downs.
Best Bets
Racing Roundtable: Arthur's Ride takes the Whitney plus other Grade 1 action
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the performance of Arthur's Ride in the Whitney (G1), the other Grade 1 action from the weekend, and what else caught their eye in racing.
Analysis
Catching My Eye at Colonial Downs Week 4
Jason looks back at some horses and races that caught his eye this past week at Colonial Downs.
Analysis
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays around North America
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 6 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with non-favored horses to play in the $2,339 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 6, 2024
Jason looks back at the West Virginia Derby (G3) from Sunday evening. Then he welcomes in Dave Zenner from Colonial Downs to talk about the upcoming Arlington Million (G1), and Dave shares lots of old Million stories from his time working at Arlington Park.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps Tuesday's card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trio of Ellis win plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 5 at Ellis Park and Louisiana Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing including action from Saratoga, Ellis Park, Del Mar, and the Hambletonian!
Racing Podcast
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 5, 2024
Jason looks back at some of the big races and his thoughts on them from this past weekend.
Features
Canterbury: A single for the $16,433 Pick 5 carryover
There are two good reasons to play Sunday’s 50-cent Late Pick 5 at Canterbury Park. One is the low 10% takeout rate. The other is the $16,433 carryover.
Wagering
Trackside: 2024 Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park
TwinSpires races to the track this weekend to bring you exclusive content surrounding this week's Kentucky Down Preview Weekend at Ellis Park.
Expert Picks
Chasing Saturday carryovers at Colonial and Gulfstream
Updated: Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in Saturday's carryover at Colonial Downs.
Wagering
Stakes Pick 3 for Ellis Park on Sunday
Day 2 of Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park features a quartet of black-type tilts on the lawn and I will focus on a Pick 3 sequence that comprises three feature events.
Wagering
Grade 3 Pucker Up S. trends and field analysis
The Grade 3 Pucker Up S. will offer up the richest purse among the 20 races slated for Kentucky Downs Preview Weekend at Ellis Park on Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 3 and 4.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, National Treasure in the Whitney Stakes
A deep field of 12 will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Saratoga main surface in Saturday’s historic $1 million Whitney S. (G1).
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Saratoga Derby
An octet of three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the inner lawn at Saratoga in Saturday’s $600,000 Saratoga Derby Invitational (G1).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
Multiple Grade 1 heroine and defending champ #2 Adare Manor (3-5) will lead a fine field of eight postward Saturday in the $400,000 Clement L. Hirsch S. (G1) at Del Mar.
Wagering
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
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.
Best Bets
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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!
Wagering
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
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Tournaments
Expert advice for playing tournaments from the TwinSpires team
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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
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