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Santa Anita Derby International Scouting Report: Mandarin Hero
After two Japanese horses are already in the Kentucky Derby (G1) – Derma Sotogake by romping in the UAE Derby (G2) and Continuar accepting the Japan Road invitation – Mandarin Hero tries to make it three in Saturday’s Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Aqueduct: Stakes Spot Plays for April 8
A quartet of excellent graded stakes races will highlight the action at Aqueduct on Saturday, led by the $750,000 Wood Memorial S.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of April 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 7 at Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $31,586 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Sydney Preview: The 2023 Championships Day 2
Sydney’s autumn carnival reaches its climax with day two of The Championships at Royal Randwick.
International
Catching My Eye: In Person at the Arkansas Derby
I walked the last block, taking in the Arkansas Derby Day crowd. Oaklawn Racing Casino Resort was buzzing.
Features
Kentucky Derby Report – Forte rallies dramatically, Angel of Empire soars
Kentucky Derby favorite Forte saved his best for the stretch drive, and Angel of Empire continued his progression with an authoritative win.
Kentucky Derby
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for April 6, 2023
Jason discusses his favorite race call of all time, the 2005 American Oaks from Hollywood Park.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Santa Anita Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park with pro/cons and star ratings.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Blue Grass Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Blue Grass (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Wood Memorial
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Wood Memorial (G2) over 1 1/8 miles at Aqueduct on April 8. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2023 Santa Anita Derby
A fantastic field of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt in Saturday’s exciting $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Blue Grass Stakes
An excellent field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass Stakes (G1).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2023 Wood Memorial Stakes
A dozen three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $750,000 Wood Memorial S.
Kentucky Derby
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 6, 2023
Jason discusses an interesting Pick 5 sequence and payout at Tampa to open the show. Then he discusses the huge upcoming Kentucky Derby prep races, including the Santa Anita Derby, the Wood Memorial, and the Blue Grass.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of April 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 6 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Charles Town, including a trio of exactas.
Wagering
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch April 6-10
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
Pedigree lingo: Phrases to known in horse racing
Words like “sire,” “dam,” and “broodmare” don’t necessarily mean a lot to those unfamiliar with horses or horse racing. Fortunately, the lingo isn’t as complicated as it sounds.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 5, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing all the different kinds of biases people have and how they might affect your horseplaying and handicapping. Then he looks ahead to the Keeneland opening day card.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of April 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, April 5 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including tickets for Tampa’s $2,672 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Helene Feeling to build on debut HK effort
Helene Feeling can build upon his impressive first outing in Hong Kong and take out the Lusitano Challenge Cup Handicap at Happy Valley on Thursday.
International
Racing Roundtable: Florida Derby and Arkansas Derby
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson discuss the two major Kentucky Derby (G1) preps of the past week and also a little Kentucky Oaks (G1) talk in this edition of the Racing Roundtable.
Features
Pedigree notebook: Grace blooms for Amazing family
German import Amazing Grace combines several themes — an imperiled sire line, excellent family, and connections to current headliners in both Europe and Australia — along with individual appeal in the female turf division.
Pedigree
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, April 4 at Mahoning Valley and Will Rogers Downs, including a superfecta.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 4, 2023
Jason opens the show discussing racing and some things it could learn from other sports. Then we welcome in Nick Tammaro to talk Sam Houston racing, the upcoming Keeneland meet, morning lines, and much more!
Racing Podcast
How and when to bet a Power Box
Boxing bets. There have always been pros and cons to this catch-all strategy. If only there were a way to box bets in a more nuanced manner. Well guess what? That’s what a Power Box is for.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 3, 2023
Jason looks back at the big weekend of racing including the Florida Derby card at Gulfstream Park. He talks about Forte's win, Mage's big effort, and more!
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 3, 2023
Jason looks back at this past weekend's Florida Derby and discusses the race and the top two finishers.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, April 3 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: 53% across-the-board strike rate
Live contenders hit the board 53% in H2W with $33 top winner
Harness
Gulfstream Park: Analyzing the $955,873 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
$955,873. That’s the size of the Rainbow Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal on Sunday at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Forte heavily favored in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 6
Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher has won the Kentucky Derby twice with Super Saver (2010) and Always Dreaming (2017). According to bettors, there’s a strong chance a third win is on the horizon.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Forever Young
A powerful seven-length victory in Japan’s Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki Racecourse stamped Forever Young as a formidable 2024 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender, a status he confirmed with globetrotting victories in the Saudi Derby (G3) and UAE Derby (G2).
Racing
Turfway Park: Chasing three mandatory-payout carryovers on closing day
Saturday is closing day of the winter/spring meet at Turfway Park, and there are three—yes, three!—carryovers slated for mandatory dispersal.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for April 1
The Florida and Arkansas Derby Day programs offer a plethora of wagering opportunities on Saturday, which the TwinSpires Jury has focused on this week.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of March 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 31 at Tampa Bay Downs, Oaklawn Park, and Turfway Park, including tickets for Turfway’s $5,177 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Sydney Preview: The 2023 Championships Day 1
Sydney’s autumn carnival culminates with the Championships, held over successive weekends at Royal Randwick beginning Friday March 31 ET.
International
Kentucky Derby Report – Speed rules in Louisiana, Japanese trio added to mix
Three of the eight major qualifiers in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series are in the books, and large fields are set for the $1.25 Arkansas Derby (G1) and $1 million Florida Derby (G1) this Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park
The Arkansas Derby (G1) is arguably the more competitive of the two Kentucky Derby (G1) preps this weekend and is the focus of this week’s debate.
Wagering
Oaklawn Park Stakes Spot Plays for April 1
A quartet of stakes races are carded for Oaklawn Park on Saturday, topped by the lucrative $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1).
Wagering
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 30, 2023
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, and Jason shares some thoughts on that.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of March 30
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 30 at Gulfstream Park, Oaklawn Park, and Aqueduct, along with horses to play in the $2,189 Super High 5 carryover at Turfway Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 30, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about the Wednesday Pick 5 sequences at Tampa and their similarities and differences that led to big payouts. Then he looks ahead at some of the undercard stakes at Gulfstream Park for Saturday.
Racing Podcast
Gulfstream Park Turf Stakes Spot Plays April 1
Of the 10 black-type events on the blockbuster afternoon of action at Gulfstream, six will be contested on the turf.
Wagering
What is the Place Pick All, and how do you bet it?
Once in a while you’ll see a racetrack offer a less common type of wager. One example is the “Place Pick All”.
Education
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 30-April 3
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Continuar
A victory in the Cattleya S. and a third-place finish in the UAE Derby (G2) earned Continuar enough Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby qualification points to secure a berth in the 2023 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Catching My Eye: Louisiana Derby Day at Fair Grounds
Kingsbarns won the Louisiana Derby but does he have a shot in the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
Analysis
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Florida Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Florida Derby (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Gulfstream Park on April 1. 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 in the Florida Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Arkansas Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Arkansas Derby (G1) over 1 1/8 miles at Oaklawn on April 1. 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 in the Arkansas Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 29, 2023
Jason welcomes in trainer Norm Casse to the show to talk about Southlawn's win in the Fair Grounds Oaks as well as her potential for the Kentucky Oaks. They also talk about his successful winter, training at Churchill Downs, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, March 29 at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including tickets for Tampa’s $2,123 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Forte leads way in KDFW Pool 6
The final pool of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW), Pool 6 will open its three-day run on Thursday and closes at 6 p.m. (ET) Saturday, prior to the runnings of the Florida Derby (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Wild On Ice
An upset victory in the Sunland Park Derby (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby propelled Wild On Ice into the spotlight. But does he have the pedigree to handle the Derby's 1 1/4-mile distance?
Kentucky Derby
Racing Roundtable: Derby and Oaks prep review and Dubai World Cup
James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson review the leading events of the past weekend from Dubai, New Orleans, Kentucky, and elsewhere in this week's Racing Roundtable.
Analysis
The 2023 Florida Derby Tipsheet
A field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Gulfstream Park in Saturday’s $1 million Florida Derby (G1).
Wagering
The 2023 Arkansas Derby Tipsheet
An excellent field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $1.25 million Arkansas Derby (G1).
Wagering
Pedigree notebook: Big mo for Uncle Mo
Uncle Mo’s big weekend extended to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) preps, won by two of his granddaughters.
Pedigree
Hong Kong Preview: Campione set for successful dirt return
Don’t be surprised if recent form goes out the window in the Tung Wan Handicap at Sha Tin on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, March 28 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, along with a horse to single in the $18,150 Pick 5 carryover at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 28, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about the Florida Derby, including Forte and the other favorites all being drawn outside. Then we welcome in Kaitlin Free from Turfway Park to recap both the Dubai World Cup and Jeff Ruby Steaks day.
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Two Phil's
Although Two Phil’s has shown talent on dirt, he elevated his game to a new level when tackling a synthetic Tapeta track in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Kingsbarns
A gate-to-wire victory in the Louisiana Derby has launched Kingsbarns into the Kentucky Derby picture, and his pedigree suggests he’s well-suited to racing 1 1/4 miles on the first Saturday in May.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Derma Sotogake
It isn’t surprising to see UAE Derby winner Derma Sotogake display both speed and stamina.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Asmussen duo shine
Six weeks out from the 2023 Kentucky Derby (G1), a handful of up-and-coming three-year-olds delivered sharp performances to break their maidens.
Kentucky Derby
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem March 27, 2023
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing, including some big wins for jockeys Jareth Loveberry and Reylu Gutierrez.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, March 27 at Will Rogers Downs and Santa Anita, including a cold double bet.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 27, 2023
We look back at the weekend races from Fair Grounds, including Kingsbarns scoring in the Louisiana Derby. Jason also discusses the Jeff Ruby Steaks as well as a huge performance in a stakes at Tampa from Munnys Gold.
Racing Podcast
Harness Weekly Update: Plentiful weekend hits going into Yonkers Monday
Big harness feature wins and 50% in-the-money H2W highlight weekend
Harness
Chasing rich carryovers at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Golden Gate
Sunday is closing day of the Fair Grounds meet, and there’s a massive $134,863 carryover slated for mandatory payout in the 50-cent Late Pick 5.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Betting the Louisiana Derby Day Pick 6 carryover
The $1 Pick 6 culminating with the Louisiana Derby (G2) features a non-jackpot carryover worth $5,061.
Wagering
Scully: Fair Grounds All-Stakes Pick 5 play on Louisiana Derby Day
Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) anchors a $500,000 guaranteed all-stakes Pick 5 at Fair Grounds, and I’ll take a swing at the sequence.
Racing
The Jury: Bets and fades for March 25
The first of three consecutive monster weekends of racing kicks off with the Dubai World Cup, Louisiana Derby, and Jeff Ruby Steaks cards on Saturday.
Wagering
Handicappers Debate: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks at Turfway Park
This week’s debate features a major qualifier in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, as handicappers James Scully and John Mucciolo offer differing opinions on Saturday’s $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) at Turfway Park.
Kentucky Derby
Top selections and longshots for 2023 Dubai World Cup gala
Let’s highlight potential value, and longshots of interest, along with some more obvious top selections for the eight Thoroughbred prizes at Meydan.
International
Playing the March 25 Bayou Bluegrass 5
Fair Grounds and Turfway Park team up Saturday to offer the Bayou Bluegrass 5, a 50-cent minimum Pick 5 wager that includes the main features on the biggest cards of the season at both facilities.
Wagering
Dubai Preview: Spot Plays for 2023 World Cup Day turf races
With large fields and a lot of form to try to figure out, the betting opportunities are tremendous.
International
Fair Grounds Stakes Spot Plays for March 26
A trio of black-type events for Cajun-bred runners will highlight the closing-day card at Fair Grounds on Sunday.
Wagering
Tipsheet: Sunland Park Derby 2023
A total of seven sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the dirt in Sunday’s $600,000 Sunland Park Derby (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Dubai Preview: 2023 World Cup night dirt undercard spot plays
Here we look at some plays for the trio of major dirt Thoroughbred races at Meydan away from the World Cup.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, March 24 at Aqueduct, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, including a horse to single in the $1,832 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Tipsheet: UAE Derby 2023
A deep field of 13 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Dubai dirt in the $1 million UAE Derby (G2) on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Report: Fields sets for opening round of major qualifiers
The spotlight shines on Kentucky Derby contenders over the next three weeks as the final round of prep races get underway.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 3 for Turfway March 25, including Jeff Ruby Steaks
The $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) and $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks — a pair of Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep races — highlight Saturday’s 13-race card at Turfway Park.
Wagering
Free Download: 2023 Betting Guides for Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby Steaks, UAE Derby
The Louisiana Derby, Jeff Ruby and UAE Derby are all point races on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. Inside the 2023 Betting Guides are editorial content to help you form a strong betting ticket.
Kentucky Derby
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for March 23, 2023
Jason finishes up his Thursday series, "The Six Secrets of Unsuccessful Bettors," by writing about chasing losses.
Features
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 23, 2023
Jason opens the show talking about Turfway's big upcoming Saturday card, including the Jeff Ruby Steaks. He wraps up the show talking about his Thursday column topic of chasing losses.
Racing Podcast
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, March 23 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, including tickets for Turfway’s $4,512 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch March 23-27
Selected features, stakes coverage and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
Harness
Exotics plays for 2023 Bourbonette Oaks
A top-five trainer at Turfway Park this meet, Brad Cox has entered a pair of intriguing fillies in Saturday’s $300,000 Bourbonette Oaks.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Pretty Mischievous in the Fair Grounds Oaks
A compact, but superb, field of five three-year-old fillies will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Fair Grounds Oaks (G2).
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Exotics Plays for the 2023 New Orleans Classic Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of eight will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Fair Grounds dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 New Orleans Classic (G2).
Wagering
Dubai World Cup Preview 2023: Algiers battles Country Grammer, Japanese
The Dubai World Cup for 2023 looks like a great betting contest.
International
Tipsheet: Jeff Ruby Steaks 2023
A well-matched field of 12 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the synthetic strip at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $700,000 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Sunland Park Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Sunland Park Derby (G3) over 1 1/8 miles on dirt at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks
Meet the horses running in the 2023 Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) over 1 1/8 miles on Tapeta at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays March 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, March 22 at Tampa Bay Downs, along with tickets for the $76,381 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: March 22, 2023
Jason welcomes in legendary track announcer Dave Johnson to the show to talk about his announcing career, calling Secretariat, nerves before big races, and so much more. Jason ends the show discussing some Fair Grounds Saturday races.
Racing Podcast
Pedigree notebook: Cornucopia of angles in Super Chow
Super Chow pays tribute to late sire Lord Nelson and doubles down on some of his key ancestors.
Pedigree