Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 20, 2020

Sun Jan 19 2020Jason Beem

It's our look back at the weekend of racing including the Lecomte Stakes day at Fair Grounds, Cal Cup at Santa Anita, and Sunshine Millions Day at Gulfstream Park. ...
Pegasus World Cup: Omaha Beach’s finale, Magic Wand back for Turf

Sun Jan 19 2020Kellie Reilly

After invitations were extended, and updated, over the past couple of weeks, the prospective fields for the Jan. 25 Pegasus World Cup (G1) and its companion Turf (G1) are coming into focus. Pegasus World Cup Fox Hill Farms’ Omaha Beach ...
Kentucky Derby Pedigree Profile: Enforceable

Sun Jan 19 2020J. Keeler Johnson

From top to bottom, Enforceable is bred for stamina. Sire Tapit has been the leading general sire in North America on three occasions and is responsible for three winners of the 1 1/2-mile Belmont Stakes (G1): Tonalist (2014), Creator (2016), and T ...
Stakes abound throughout the day on Saturday

Sun Jan 19 2020Ted Black

While many sports enthusiasts were already looking forward to the pair of National Football League conference championships on Sunday, thoroughbred racing fans were keenly focused on the stakes card that transpired at the Fair Grounds and Laurel Park ...
Power Plays Perform; Winners Stack Firmly Across The Board

Sat Jan 18 2020TwinSpires Staff

Thursday, Jan. 16 We were correct about beating Wiggle It Jiggleit at Dover in the $30k Preferred Handicap and we mentioned the probable pacers that could defeat him. Of the two, the winner was Bettor Memories, though we backed Quality Bud ($4.40) ...
Hong Kong Spot Plays: Beauty Generation, Beat the Clock face Group 1 tests

Sat Jan 18 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Get ready! Group 1 racing in Hong Kong returns on Sunday, January 19 with the Stewards’ Cup (G1) and Centenary Sprint Cup (G1) at Sha Tin. This classy double-header is made all the more exciting by the quality of the participants. Some of Hong K ...

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Saturday spot plays at Fair Grounds and Gulfstream

Sat Jan 18 2020James Scully

I previewed the All-Stakes Pick 4 at Fair Grounds in an earlier blog post, and here are a few other horses of interest at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds today: Fair Grounds, Race 5 #1 Onarock (15-1) steps up in good form for Tom Proct ...
Lieutenant Dan the single in California Cup Pick 3

Sat Jan 18 2020John Mucciolo

Five stakes races for California-bred runners highlight a nine-race California Cup card at Santa Anita Saturday. My top play of the day comes in one of the headliners, and I have mapped out an affordable Pick 3 wager keying the selection. Rac ...
First leg key to Sunshine Millions Pick 3

Sat Jan 18 2020John Mucciolo

A big day of racing will take place Saturday at Gulfstream Park, led by four Sunshine Millions stakes events . I believe that a heavy favorite in the first black-type contest might be ripe for the taking in her seasonal debut. And if she goes down, ...
Bellera stands out in Ladies Handicap at Aqueduct

Fri Jan 17 2020J. Keeler Johnson

What will be the key factor to determine the outcome of the $100,000 Ladies H. on Sunday, January 19 at Aqueduct?
Hanson: Maiden races predominant in Lecomte Day middle Pick 3

Fri Jan 17 2020Vance Hanson

While my colleagues Scott Shapiro and James Scully have proffered thoughts on Saturday's All-Stakes Pick 4 at Fair Grounds , an earlier Pick 3 on the 13-race card, encompassing races 7 through 9, gives fans of maiden races much to chew on. ...
How to bet the Ladies Handicap

Fri Jan 17 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Once upon a time, the $100,000 Ladies H. at Aqueduct was a coveted prize for some of the best fillies and mares in North America. Inaugurated in 1868 and currently held over 1 1/8 miles, the Ladies H. has been won by such notable names as Mi ...
How to bet the Lecomte day all-stakes Pick 4 at Fair Grounds

Fri Jan 17 2020J. Keeler Johnson

Six stakes races are on the agenda for Jan. 18 at Fair Grounds, including the $200,000 Lecomte (G3), a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race with 14 entries.