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2024 Breeders' Cup: Betting the rolling two-day Doubles
Bettors looking to get involved in multi-race wagers at this weekend's Breeders' Cup at Del Mar should be reminded that those generally offering the lowest takeout will be the Doubles.
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Superfecta plays for the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint
A full field of grassy dashers will speed five-eighths on the Del Mar sod in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Mile
A standout field of 12 will run one mile on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
The final race of the two-day Breeders' Cup extravaganza hosted by Del Mar this weekend pits a full field of 14 in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Turf
A baker’s dozen turf stayers will venture 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar green in Saturday’s lucrative $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf
The $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) at Del Mar will be contested at 1 3/8 miles this season, and I think that it plays perfectly for the top two betting choices on the morning line.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,201 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 1 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,201 Super High 5 carryover.
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2024 Breeders' Cup Special Daily Doubles & Special Pick'n' Betting Guide
With the exciting international army that has arrived on Del Mar's shores, here is a collection of information grouped together for each special daily double wager.
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Five questions to be answered on 2024 Breeders’ Cup Future Stars Friday
The two-day Breeders’ Cup extravaganza opens with “Future Stars Friday,” featuring five Grade 1 races for two-year-olds.
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Betting the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic on different budgets
A full field is signed on for the most lucrative race of the weekend at Del Mar, the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Juvenile performances
Since its inaugural running in 1984, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) has produced many impressive winners and exciting editions.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint performances
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) enjoyed its inaugural running in 2007. In the years since, the race has been a proving ground for the fleetest female racehorses in North America.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A cast of 10 fillies and mares will go 1 1/8 miles on the main surface in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile performances
The Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) is one of the younger Breeders’ Cup races, dating back to 2007. But the past 15 years have produced an impressive roster of winners.
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Breeders’ Cup 2024: Saturday contenders under the radar
You can usually count on a longshot (or two, or three) to visit the winner’s circle during the Breeders’ Cup. That could certainly be the case in 2024 at Del Mar.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem, Oct. 31, 2024
Jason gives some final thoughts ahead of Breeders' Cup weekend.
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Breeders’ Cup 2024: Friday contenders under the radar
Deep fields have been assembled for the five two-year-old races taking place during the first day of the Breeders’ Cup on Friday at Del Mar.
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2024 Breeders’ Cup: Betting the Future Stars Friday Pick 5
James Scully analyzes and provides a ticket for the Breeders' Cup Future Stars Friday program
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Japan’s 19 contenders at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar attracted a record number of internationals, including 19 entrants from Japan alone.
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2024 Breeders' Cup undercard includes vulnerable favorites
Before the nine Breeders' Cup races commence on Saturday, Del Mar offers a trio of events.
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Exotics Plays to kick off the Friday Card at Del Mar
Breeders’ Cup Friday at Del Mar boasts a massive 10-race card, led by a handful of Grade 1 tilts for juveniles to cap an all-important day of racing.
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2024 Breeders' Cup handicapping show - Picks, trends, and beyond
Breeders' Cup is almost here! Are you ready? Join us today on a special-edition video as our panel of experts preview six Breeders' Cup races to guide you during your 2024 Breeders' Cup handicapping.
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All Access Breeders' Cup coverage, picks, analysis, trends, and more
TwinSpires heads to the track to give you exclusive interviews with Breeders' Cup trainers and jockeys. Check in everyday for our All Access Breeders' Cup coverage, picks, analysis, trends, and more. Breeders' Cup weekend is quickly approaching. Don't miss this behind the scenes all access.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Sprint performances
Over the course of 38 editions, the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) has produced a bevy of eye-catching winners. Let’s take a tour through history and rank the Top 10 best Breeders’ Cup Sprint performances.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint performances
Since its inaugural running in 2008, the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) has annually showcased the blinding speed of North America’s fastest grass dashers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 31, 2024
Jason welcomes in Brisnet/TwinSpires' own Kellie Reilly to discuss the international runners at the Breeders' Cup as well as her International Scouting Report.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $49,758 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 31 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a single for Aqueduct’s $49,758 Pick 6 carryover.
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Betting with, and against, Lake Victoria in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
An overflow field of 17 two-year-old fillies will run one mile on the Del Mar green in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
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Scully: Longshots to consider for 2024 Breeders’ Cup
James Scully picks five Breeders’ Cup race contenders at double-digit morning-line odds to consider at Del Mar this weekend.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: Betting the All-Turf Pick 4
A longshot dominated Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) helped boost the payoff of the All-Turf Pick 4 payoff at Santa Anita last year.
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A sensational cast of 15, with one being an also-eligible entrant, will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Del Mar dirt in the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) on Saturday.
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The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Expert Picks & Handicapping Analysis 2024
The Official TwinSpires Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Expert Picks & Handicapping Analysis presents a robust collection of insightful analysis and expert opinions from our top racing analysts.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from morning-line odds
Morning-line odds for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races were released on Monday evening, giving handicappers an early look at how betting might unfold.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley’s $6,028 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 30 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with singles for Mahoning Valley’s $6,028 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 30, 2024
Jason gives some early thoughts on all of the Breeders' Cup races.
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Pool 1 of 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager offered ahead of Breeders' Cup
The first of six 2025 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) pools will be held this week, beginning at noon ET on Wednesday.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup betting handle: Charting the rise and fall since 1984
The Breeders’ Cup is one of the biggest annual betting days in horse racing, and that’s been the case since its inaugural running in 1984.
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Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup post-position draw, buy or sell morning-line favorites
This week, the Racing Roundtable does a deep dive into the Breeders' Cup post-position draw, the morning-line favorites in five key races, including the $7 million Classic (G1), and they look ahead to specific races and runners they plan to wager on at Del Mar for the World Championships on Nov. 1 and 2.
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Breeders' Cup 2024: International raiders under the radar
The most serious contenders among the foreign contingent are generally known and will be backed accordingly. But which international raiders might deserve a closer look?
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
An overflow field of 16 two-year-olds will travel one mile on the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
An overflow field of 14 two-year-olds will dash five furlongs on the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A stout field of 10 juveniles will go postward in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar on Friday.
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How to bet the 2024 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
A well-matched field of 10 juvenile ladies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis Pick 3 plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $2,731 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 29, 2024
Jason is joined by Southern California analyst Michelle Yu to talk Breeders' Cup, the Southern California contenders, Del Mar, and much more!
Racing Podcast
2024 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
The final fields are set for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar on Nov. 1-2. Post positions were drawn on Monday, one week after pre-entries closed.
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Breeders Cup Classic
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Classic at Del Mar. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Another winner from a key race
Just how many Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders will emerge from a six-furlong maiden special weight contested on Aug. 24 at Saratoga?
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sovereignty
There was a time not too many years ago when a horse like Sovereignty might have been overlooked as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender because of his pedigree.
Triple Crown
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Final fields come into focus
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is only four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Meet the Contenders: 2024 Breeders' Cup Juveniles
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Breeders' Cup Juveniles. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents opportunity to perform well. Be sure to follow these contenders by adding them to your stable alerts.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bois Blanc looks live at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 28 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 28, 2024
Jason writes about a small encounter with a Kentucky Derby-winning owner on Sunday in California.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 28, 2024
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including action from Santa Anita, Keeneland, Churchill, and more! He also starts to look ahead to this weekend's Breeders' Cup.
Racing Podcast
Churchill Downs Sunday picks and $1,000 KDBC/BCBC Qualifier
The big day is here. On Sunday, TwinSpires is hosting a $1,000 Churchill Downs KDBC/BCBC Qualifier tournament.
Tournaments
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Early Edition, Trends, Analysis
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide: Early Edition offers a first look at what horses are entered and running in the Breeders' Cup, plus 5 trends for every Juvenile race and other key analysis by our team of racing analyst experts.
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Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2024 Breeders' Cup
It's that time again to pick out a few horses to fade for next weekend's festivities at Del Mar, a decision made slightly more difficult following recent defections like National Treasure, who most certainly would have been included on this list.
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Keeneland: $72,981 Pick 6 carryover, $300 feeder tournament
Saturday is closing day of the Keeneland fall meet, and it’s ending on a high note with a $72,981 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Tournaments
5 Key Breeders’ Cup Betting Trends for Turf Races
As you plan your wagers for these two championship days, these five trends can help you narrow down your choices for each race as well as those multi-race wagers.
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2024 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Breeders' Cup Saturday in 2023 was unusual in the 40-year history of the event: a virtual beatdown for bettors looking for longer-priced winners.
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Tarifa gets top billing in Mother Goose Stakes
A strong field of eight three-year-old fillies will take to the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Mother Goose S. (G2).
Wagering
Bank Frenzy gets top billing in Empire Classic
A deep field of nine New York-bred runners will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main surface in Sunday’s $250,000 Empire Classic S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Rags to Riches Stakes
An octet of two-year-old fillies will run 1 1/16 miles beneath the Twin Spires at Churchill Downs in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S.
Wagering
Betting the Twilight Derby
A total of seven sophomores will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Twilight Derby (G2) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Japan at the Breeders’ Cup: Historical pointers and trends
Japan is expected to send a formidable team to the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. Before we begin to look at the likely contenders, let’s review the past Japanese shippers who have competed at the championships.
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How to bet the Unreachable Star Handicap
An overflow field of 14 sophomores will travel one mile and 70 yards on the Horseshoe Indianapolis main surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Unreachable Star H.
Wagering
How to bet the Bryan Station Stakes
An outstanding field of three-year-olds will travel one mile on the Keeneland green in Saturday’s $600,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $153,105 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 25 at Keeneland, Santa Anita, and Remington Park, including a horse to single in Santa Anita’s $153,105 Pick 6 carryover.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
A total of 212 horses have pre-entered the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, slated to take place on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. That’s seven horses more than in 2023 and 2022.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 25-27 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali chew over their best bets and fades at Keeneland, Belmont at the Big A, and Churchill Downs. 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
The best horse racing movies of all time
The best racehorses are judged by the prizes they win and the dollars they earn. It’s only fair to hold the best horse racing movies to the same standard.
Features
2024 Breeders’ Cup trainer and jockey trends
Below TwinSpires dives deeper into the numbers with the top trainer and jockey trends ahead of 2024.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf: 5 trends for expert betting
Wondering which horses have the best chance to win the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf? We’ve got you covered with five Juvenile Turf trends for expert betting:
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $124,238 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 24 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in carryovers at Aqueduct and Presque Isle Downs.
Best Bets
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 24, 2024
Jason discusses his first visit to Golden State Racing at Pleasanton, the 75th track he's been able to visit.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 24, 2024
Jason catches up on some news and topics from around the world of racing and discusses Keeneland's closing day and Churchill Downs' opening day on Sunday.
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2024 Street Sense Stakes
A talented field of 10 juveniles will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby
Exotics Plays for the Valley View Stakes
An overflow field of 16 three-year-old fillies have been entered for the $350,000 Valley View S. (G2) at Keeneland on Friday.
Wagering
The best horse racing books of all time
The following six volumes rank among the best horse racing books ever written:
Features
Meet the Contenders: 2024 Street Sense Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Street Sense S. at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies: 5 trends for expert betting
The Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies is arguably the most straightforward Breeders’ Cup race to analyze in any given year.
Breeders Cup
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $301,896 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 23 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, along with analysis of the $301,896 Pick 5 carryover at Keeneland.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 23, 2024
Jason welcomes Dylan Rossi to the show to talk about his life as a horseplayer and owner, racing social media, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf: 5 trends for expert betting
Wondering which horse(s) to bet in the Nov. 1 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar? You’ve come to the right place.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint: 5 trends for expert betting
The first six editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint have produced five noteworthy trends you can use to narrow down the most likely win contenders.
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Breeders’ Cup Juvenile: 6 trends for expert betting
Planning to bet the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, but not sure which horses(s) to back? These six trends for expert betting can help you narrow down the contenders:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cox, Dutrow send out winners
Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers Brad Cox and Rick Dutrow both saddled winning juveniles last week.
Triple Crown
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 23
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
The best horse racing owners of all time
The history of Thoroughbred horse racing is long and storied. Racehorse owners, each with colorful silks to distinguish their horses from others, have helped chart that history.
Features
Top 10 best horse racing tracks in the USA
From coast to coast and everywhere in between, the United States is home to many top-tier Thoroughbred racetracks.
Features
Racing Roundtable: Keeneland graded stakes results and Breeders' Cup news
This week, the Racing Roundtable evaluates the top performers from Keeneland's graded stakes over the weekend, plus they talk recent racing news and results that could impact the Breeders' Cup.
Breeders Cup
Not Always the First Saturday in May: The Kentucky Derby’s Changing Calendar
Through war, pandemic, and the ever-evolving sport of horse racing, the Run for the Roses has rolled with the punches, finally settling into its familiar place on our calendar.
History
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Oct. 22, 2024
Jason opens the show discussing handicapping lower-level claiming races. Then we welcome in Breeders' Cup racecaller Larry Collmus to talk about the big weekend, Del Mar, and some stories from past Breeders' Cups.
Racing Podcast
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-timer at 12-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 22 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Mahoning Valley, including a 12-1 longshot.
Best Bets
Top 10 best racehorses of all time
Ranking the greatest racehorse of all time is an exercise fraught with challenges and subjectivity. But I'm going to give it a try.
Kentucky Derby
Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World
Let's look at the 10 biggest horse races in the world, from the “race that stops a nation” to the “fastest two minutes in sports.”
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