Maximum Security, Math Wizard December maiden claiming race emerges as ultimate key race

Tue Sep 24 2019Noel Michaels

Sometimes you don’t need to be a math wizard to know a good maiden claiming race when you see one.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast for Sept. 24, 2019

Tue Sep 24 2019Jason Beem

We're thrilled to welcome back NYRA television analyst Andy Serling to the show to discuss New York racing, his thoughts on the upcoming Jockey Club Gold Cup Day and more!
Attention focuses on future Maryland Sired star

Tue Sep 24 2019Ted Black

Among the bevy of Maryland Sire Stakes eliminations and overnight races that followed on Sunday evening at Rosecroft Raceway, clearly the most impressive performance among the 21 winners that day was delivered by a freshman trotting colt who is among ...
Breeders' Cup Sprint Top 5: Shancelot clings to the top spot

Mon Sep 23 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Although a foot issue will likely sideline World of Trouble from the 2019 Breeders’ Cup at Santa Anita, the prospective field for the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) has grown more intriguing in recent weeks.
Churchill Downs Trip Notes and Horses to Watch (Sept. 19-22)

Mon Sep 23 2019Noel Michaels

The following are trip notes for horses who had sharp efforts or tough trips at Churchill Downs during the week of September 19-22 , and who figure to improve or repeat in their next races. Add these runners to your horses to watch list, and be ...
Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile division: Pat on the Back, Coal Front state their case

Mon Sep 23 2019John Mucciolo

Harold Lerner, LLC, AWC Stables and Nehoc Stables’ PAT ON THE BACK moved to the front in midstretch and inched clear to a half-length victory in Saturday’s $300,000 Kelso H. (G2) at Belmont Park . The five-year-old chestnut endured the one-turn mi ...

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Hoosier Park Harness Pick of the Week for September 25

Mon Sep 23 2019John Mucciolo

The 8th Race at Hoosier Park on Wednesday is a one-mile pacing event for fillies and mares. The non-winners of four/optional claiming event boasts a $6,900 purse and attracted a field of eight. Don't forget to get your GAIT INSURANCE before ...
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast for Sept. 23, 2019

Mon Sep 23 2019Jason Beem

We look back at a busy weekend across the racing world including the Pennsylvania Derby and Cotillion at Parx.
Value Picks Score In Canada Following Drab Jug; Top Win Price $39

Sun Sep 22 2019TwinSpires Staff

Thursday, Sept. 19 Indiana Sires Stakes (INSS) continued at Hooser. There were two soph-colt trots. We nailed the one everyone nailed with Martini Show ($3.00, $2.40, $2.40). In the other split we tried to beat Swandre The Giant but failed with DG’s ...
How to Bet the 2019 Gallant Bloom Handicap

Sat Sep 21 2019John Mucciolo

A compact field of five fillies and mares will speed 6 1/2 furlongs at Belmont Park in Sunday’s $300,000 Gallant Bloom Handicap (G2). Recent Ballerina Stakes (G1) romper Come Dancing is the overwhelming favorite over her four foes and looks like ...
Pierata lives up to expectations in The Shorts, edges Classique Legend and Redzel

Sat Sep 21 2019J. Keeler Johnson

The bettors got it right in Saturday’s Bowermans Office Furniture The Shorts (G2) at Randwick in Australia.
Laurel Stakes Spot Plays for Saturday, September 21

Fri Sep 20 2019Noel Michaels

Even if you are not a daily player of Maryland racing, you should be paying attention to Laurel this Saturday for the track’s loaded De Francis Dash card, which contains eight stakes races worth a total of $1.3 million in purses. Saturday’s two ...
Hong Kong Spot Plays: Let’s try this again

Fri Sep 20 2019J. Keeler Johnson

Although the possibility of political protests and demonstrations caused the Wednesday card at Happy Valley in Hong Kong to be canceled, the Hong Kong Jockey Club expects the Saturday card at Sha Tin to proceed as scheduled. That’s good news for ...