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How to bet the 2022 Rags to Riches Stakes
An especially talented field of eight juvenile fillies will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S. at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Wit in the Bryan Station Stakes
An overflow field of 14 will travel one mile on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $300,000 Bryan Station S. (G3).
Racing
2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Contender Rankings
This is how I currently see the top-three players in each of the seven Grade 1 dirt divisions.
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 29
Closing day at Keeneland, the opening of Churchill Downs' fall meet, and the growing anticipation for next week's Breeders' Cup are among the highlights of this final weekend in October.
Racing
Sydney Preview: Golden Eagle draws strong field
Sydney’s upstart spring carnival has its own massive offering this weekend in the form of the A$10 million Golden Eagle for four-year-olds.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 28
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Friday, Oct. 28 at Aqueduct and Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $38,250 Pick 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 28 at Keeneland
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 28 card at Keeneland.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Racing
Keeneland: 2022 Fayette Stakes Exotics Plays
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G2) at Keeneland.
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How to bet the 2022 Pumpkin Pie Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Aqueduct main oval in Saturday’s $120,000 Pumpkin Pie S.
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How to bet the 2022 Bold Ruler Stakes
A field of 10 has been entered for Saturday’s $200,000 Bold Ruler S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 27
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
15 fun facts about the 2022 Breeders' Cup
Here are 15 fun facts you should know about the Breeders’ Cup.
Breeders Cup
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Oct. 27, 2022
Jason looks back at some of his favorite Breeders' Cup memories from over the years.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 27, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing the upcoming BCBC tournament and tournaments in general. Then he looks ahead to the upcoming weekend of stakes racing action.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 27 at Presque Isle Downs and Delaware Park, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $159,032 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Juvenile trends on the Road to the Kentucky Derby
Below we look at the last nine Juvenile winners, plus where they placed in Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races that followed and how they performed along the Triple Crown trail.
Kentucky Derby
Analyzing the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
A small but stellar field is shaping up for the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 27-31
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
Official 2022 Pre-Entries for Breeders' Cup - Horses, Trainers, Post Times
Official 2022 Pre-Entries for Breeders' Cup - Horses, Trainers, Post Times
Breeders Cup
Golden Pal looks to match Beholder, Goldikova as three-time Breeders' Cup winners
Speed rules for Golden Pal, who led rivals gate-to-wire winning the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) the last two seasons, and the four-year-old seeks to become only the third horse to capture three Breeders’ Cup races when lining up for a title defense in the $1 million Turf Sprint at Keeneland on Nov. 5.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis by Dick Powell for Oct. 26
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 26 at Delaware Park and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of lucrative Keeneland carryovers.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 26, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about a horse at Keeneland racing on Wednesday that provides horseplayers with some conundrums. Then we welcome in writer and podcast host David Hill to talk about his Gamblers podcast, his time as a racing fan, his writing, and more!
Racing
Breeders' Cup trainer and jockey trends since 2017
Below we look at those trainers and jockeys who have been especially successful over the last five years, as we examine the top connections at the Breeders' Cup since 2017.
Breeders Cup
Jackie's Warrior pursues elusive Breeders' Cup win
Jackie’s Warrior has been a brilliant one-turn performer over the past three seasons, but the one distinction missing from a Hall of Fame-worthy resume is a Breeders’ Cup win.
Breeders Cup
Hong Kong Preview: Prince can gain his revenge
Chancheng Prince gets a chance to reverse the form with his recent conqueror #6 Handsome Twelve in the Yeung Uk Handicap.
International
Catching My Eye: Week 3 at Keeneland
With Breeders' Cup weekend around the corner, racing analyst Kevin Kilroy continues to examine track trends as well as individual performances at Keeneland.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 25
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Presque Isle Downs and Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $3,724 Pick 4 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 25, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about where racing television and broadcasts will go in the future. Then he welcomes in Matt Vance, who is the director of racing at Remington Park, to talk about racing in Oklahoma.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 24, 2022
Pre-entries for the Nov. 4-5 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland are due today and will be released on Wednesday, a sure sign North America’s season-defining showdown is just around the corner.
Breeders Cup
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 24
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 24, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend, including his visit to Remington Park and calling the races there.
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $5,930 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 24, 2022
Jason looks back at his weekend of visiting and announcing at Remington Park as well as his visit to Oklahoma City. Then he discusses some Keeneland and Belmont at Aqueduct racing from the weekend.
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: $49 winner leads H2W longshot parade
A $49 winner leads a parade of H2W outsider scores
Racing
A single for Aqueduct's $45,636 Pick 6 carryover
$45,636. That’s a lot of money, yes? You can earn a share if you construct a winning ticket for Sunday’s $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct, because $45,636 is the size of the non-jackpot carryover up for grabs.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Ontario Derby
A compact field of five sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Sunday’s C$150,000 Ontario Derby (G3).
Wagering
Hastings: Horses to single in a pair of mandatory-payout carryovers
The 2022 racing season at Hastings Racecourse comes to a conclusion on Saturday, which means a couple of jackpot carryovers are slated for mandatory payouts.
Racing
Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 22
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 22 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Dowager Stakes
Eleven fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Dowager S.
Wagering
Great Meadow: Facts to know and trends to follow for International Gold Cup day
Need some tips and trends to help you handicap the International Gold Cup? Let’s dive in and explore some pertinent facts and figures.
Trends
The Jury: Bets and fades for Oct. 22
A pair of three-year-old sprints at Keeneland, two graded turf events at Aqueduct, and the Maryland Million at Laurel highlight this Saturday's action.
Features
How to bet the 2022 Noble Damsel Stakes
A compact field of five fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s $150,000 Noble Damsel S. (G3) at Belmont at the Big A.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Hill Prince Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 three-year-olds will vie in the $300,000 Hill Prince S. (G2) at Belmont at the Big A on Saturday.
Wagering
2022 Maryland Millions Spot Plays
A 12-pack of stakes races featuring locally based runners will highlight a huge day of racing at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Wagering
Great Britain & Ireland: Spot plays for October 22
The Futurity Trophy (G1) is an important preview for next season’s Classics and part of the European Road to the 2023 Kentucky Derby series.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Friday, Oct. 21 at Remington Park, along with horses to single in the $29,405 Pick 6 carryover at Keeneland.
Racing
Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 21
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 21 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
Belmont Picks: James Scully's picks for Oct. 21 at BAQ
James Scully offers his picks for the Oct. 21 card at Belmont at the Big A.
Wagering
Great Meadow: How to bet the Steeplethon S.
The first of three stakes taking place on Saturday’s International Gold Cup card at Great Meadow is the Steeplethon S., a three-mile timber test featuring a small field of five starters.
Wagering
Great Meadow: How to bet the David L. (Zeke) Ferguson Memorial Hurdle H.
A small but talented field is scheduled to race 2 1/8 miles over hurdles in Saturday’s David L. (Zeke) Ferguson Memorial Hurdle H. (G2) at Great Meadow.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Smash Ticket in the Raven Run Stakes
A talented, and well-matched, field of nine three-year-old fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Raven Run S.
Wagering
Value Plays for the 2022 Perryville Stakes
An excellent field of eight sophomores will run seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s ultra-competitive $250,000 Perryville S.
Wagering
Breeders' Cup speed figure trends at Keeneland
To get you ready for Breeders' Cup weekend, let's look at the top speed figures in each of the 14 Grade 1 races based on the two previous World Championships held at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Emily Gullikson's picks for Oct. 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Emily Gullikson's picks for Oct. 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Wagering
Great Meadow: How to bet the International Gold Cup
Five horses have turned out for the 2022 International Gold Cup, the highlight of a stakes-packed Saturday afternoon at Great Meadow.
Wagering
Sydney Preview: Spot Plays for Spring Champion Stakes day
The Everest has come and gone, but the rich prizes haven’t in the Sydney spring carnival.
International
Jason Beem's Thursday Column for October 20, 2022
Jason discusses preparations for the Breeders' Cup two weeks out and asks "why do we change our play and prepare on big days?"
Features
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 20 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in Presque Isle’s $1,894 Pick 5 carryover.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 20, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some of the news of the racing day along with advanced Breeders' Cup preparation. He also discusses the Saturday Keeneland card and some Belmont at Aqueduct racing.
Racing Podcast
Nick Tammaro's picks for Oct. 20 at Woodbine T-bred
Nick Tammaro's picks for Oct. 20 at Woodbine T-bred
Wagering
Sha Tin: Hong Kong Jockey Club Picks for Oct. 23, 2022
Sha Tin: Hong Kong Jockey Club Picks for Oct. 23, 2022
International
Breeders' Cup 2022 Probable Entrants
View the horses that could contend in the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland. Download free PPs!
Breeders Cup
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Oct. 20-24
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
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 20
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Thursday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
The Science of Horse Racing: Track Surfaces
This month’s Science of Horse Racing considers the three types of surfaces and how weather and geography play into our understanding of how horses race over those tracks.
Education
True Crime in Horse Racing: What Happened to 'Red' McDaniel?
This month, True Crime in Horse Racing looks at the life of this California trainer and the mystery behind his tragic death.
Features
Exploring the effects of left-handed, right-handed, and straight racecourses
In the U.S., practically all Thoroughbred horse races feature at least one left-handed turn for the runners to negotiate. But racing around left-handed turns is far from standard on the global stage.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Keeneland, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a ticket for Keeneland’s $8,456 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 19, 2022
Jason is broadcasting today's show from Las Vegas, Nevada. He welcomes on Eric Rubin who hosts the Better Betting Podcast to talk about racing podcasting, betting discussions, handicapping, and more!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 19
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Keeneland Picks: Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 19
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 19 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
Delta Downs: Pick 5 Play for Oct. 19
There are multiple opportunities for separation from the pack in Wednesday night's Pick 5 pool at Delta Downs.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Breeders' Cup contenders and favorites to fade
In this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Keeler Johnson discuss the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1), 2022 champion jumper candidates, and Breeders' Cup favorites worth fading.
Breeders Cup
Catching My Eye: Keeneland Oct. 12-16
Leading into Breeders' Cup weekend, racing analyst Kevin Kilroy continues to keep an eye on track trends as well as individual performances at Keeneland.
Racing
Hong Kong Preview: Storm Legend seeks elusive victory
Storm Legend can score a well-overdue first Hong Kong victory in the Racing Spirit Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 18, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about fan and bettor education, and some of where the industry succeeds and fails at that. He also discusses some conversations on jockeys, bettors, and more!
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, along with horses to single in Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs and Penn National.
Racing
Ballezzi Appreciation Mile S. field analysis and exotics plays
A field of nine three-year-olds and older will race one mile over the dirt in the $100,000 M.P. Ballezzi Appreciation Mile S. at Parx on Tuesday.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 18
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Breeders' Cup Roundup: Oct. 17, 2022
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series is complete. The last of October’s Grade 1 prizes in North America have been contested. The days until the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland are counting down rapidly.
Breeders Cup
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 17, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend, including Gina Romantica and her Grade 1 win, as well as her beginning her career at Tampa Bay Downs.
Racing
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 17 at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Zia Park’s Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Oct. 17, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing from around the country. He discusses the QE II at Keeneland as well as racing from Belmont at Aqueduct, Santa Anita, and more!
Racing
Harness Weekly Update: Super winner pays $33
Top winning price in Hoosier Super Finals stars in parade of stakes.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Oct. 17
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
Wagering
Fresno: A horse to key in the mandatory-payout Pick 6 and Super High 5
All jackpot carryovers must eventually be dispersed, and Sunday’s closing-day card at Fresno is a mandatory payout day.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Floral Park Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares, with three being on the main-track only list, will vie in Sunday’s $150,000 Floral Park S.
Racing
How to bet the 2022 Princess Elizabeth Stakes
A field of 10 juvenile fillies will vie in Sunday’s C$250,000 Princess Elizabeth S. at Woodbine.
Wagering
Keeneland: 2022 Franklin Stakes Exotics Plays
An overflow field of 15 will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland lawn in Sunday’s $300,000 Franklin S.
Wagering
Santa Anita: Horses to single in the mandatory-payout $266,212 Pick 6 carryover
Have you heard the news? Saturday brings the mandatory payout of a $266,212 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita. The final pool is expected to reach about $2 million.
Racing
Delta Downs: Pick 5 Play for Oct. 15
A nice night of racing under the lights of Delta Downs with a juvenile stakes featuring some serious state-bred talent.
Wagering
Hanson: Spot Plays for British Champions Day at Ascot Oct. 15
There are several competitive betting affairs with larger fields earlier in the Ascot card, and a couple horses have caught my eye as potential value plays.
Racing
Betting the 2022 California Distaff Handicap on varying budgets
A compact field of five fillies and mares will run about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s $100,000 California Distaff H.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, McKulick in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup
Seven sophomore fillies will contest the prestigious $600,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup.
Wagering