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Exotics plays for Saturday's Oaklawn Stakes
Rebel S. (G2) competitor Stellar Tap opened as the morning line favorite in Saturday’s $150,000 Oaklawn S. for three-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles. The winner of Saturday’s race will receive automatic entry into the Preakness S. (G1), if the horse is Triple Crown eligible. Below we build a couple of exotics plays for Race 8 on Saturday’s card and provide full notes on the seven-horse field.
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True Crime in Horse Racing: The Curious Case of the Missing Mare
Shergar's kidnapping is shocking but not unprecedented: a similar crime happened nearly six years earlier, when Canadian champion Fanfreluche was stolen from her paddock at Claiborne Farm.
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Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for April 23
A handful of black-type races will highlight an excellent Saturday card at Laurel Park.
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Evangeline Downs: Pick 5 for Friday, April 22
A 10-1 shot anchors Kevin Kilroy's Pick 5 play for Evangeline Downs on Friday.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 23
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on this weekend's racing action, highlighted by graded stakes at Oaklawn Park and Keeneland.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 22 at Gulfstream Park and Keeneland, plus tickets for the $7,771 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Summer Is Tomorrow
UAE Derby (G2) runner-up Summer Is Tomorrow figures to make an impact on the Kentucky Derby pace scenario, but can the Dubai shipper stick around for the finish?
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Bama Breeze is the 2022 Elkhorn Stakes Value Play
A sharp field of nine turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s $350,000 Elkhorn S.
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How to bet the 2022 Ben Ali Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of eight will run 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Ben Ali S. (G3).
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How to bet with, and against, Fearless in the 2022 Oaklawn Handicap
An accomplished field of eight will go postward in Saturday’s lucrative $1 million Oaklawn H. (G2).
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How to bet the 2022 Apple Blossom Handicap
Four of the five entered to contest the $1 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday are prior Grade 1 winners.
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How to bet the 2022 Doubledogdare Stakes
A compact field of six, led by champion Malathaat (4-5), will go postward in the $300,000 Doubledogdare S.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Happy Jack
From a pedigree perspective, there’s little to dislike about the Kentucky Derby (G1) chances of Happy Jack.
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Catching The Eye: Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks
Analyst Kevin Kilroy takes a look at Turnerloose ahead of The Kentucky Oaks.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Barber Road
Barber Road has the pedigree to handle the 1 1/4-mile distance of the Kentucky Derby (G1). But is he bred to peak on the first Saturday in May?
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Summer Is Tomorrow
It’s been fascinating to watch Summer Is Tomorrow develop into an accomplished dirt horse, considering his pedigree is geared strongly toward success on turf.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Spot Plays April 23
Sandown features the Gold Cup Handicap Chase (G3), while the Celebration Chase (G1) brings together a good field of two-mile chasers.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 21, 2022
Jason talks about some of the news of the day from around the world of horse racing. He also looks ahead to the racing weekend from Keeneland, Oaklawn, and Laurel.
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Jason Beem's Thursday Column for Apr. 21, 2022
In Jason's Thursday column he talks about how smaller tracks can be necessary launching pads for careers in racing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 21 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Keeneland, including horses to single in Keeneland’s $41,273 Pick 6 carryover.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Charge It
One of the most beautifully bred horses qualified to compete in the 2022 Kentucky Derby (G1) is Charge It, who boasts some of the most productive bloodlines in modern pedigrees.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Zozos
It’s no wonder why Zozos employed pacesetting tactics to finish second in the Louisiana Derby (G2) and qualify for the Kentucky Derby (G1). His pedigree is full of fast horses and speed influences.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch April 21-25
Big harness pacing finals, features target top prices and horses to watch and bet on.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, April 20 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Keeneland’s $38,853 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 20, 2022
Jason opens the show looking ahead to this weekend's Apple Blossom Stakes. Then we welcome in jockey Will Humphrey to the show to talk about his first win in the U.S. last week, his burgeoning riding career, and much more!
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Free Past Performances: Kentucky Derby Leaders 2022 Printable Download
In search of free information for betting the Kentucky Derby? TwinSpires has your back with past performances for our early Road to the Kentucky Derby point leaders!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Tawny Port
Versatility has been a strong suit for Lexington S. (G3) winner Tawny Port, and it's easy to see why when you review his pedigree.
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Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award to deliver
Packing Award can continue his great form and hold off two horses returning from Hong Kong classic company in the Hang Hau Handicap at Happy Valley.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 19
J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Turf Paradise, including a pair of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 19, 2022
Jason opens the show talking about the final night at Pompano Park. Then we welcome in Doug McPherson to talk about the start of the Woodbine season as well as his new gig as the racecaller at Fort Erie.
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Parx Racing Top Picks for April 19
Parx Racing features 11 races on Tuesday’s card, with four of those included in TwinSpires’ midweek bet-back offer.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Taiba
It’s been remarkable to witness the rapid transformation of Taiba from an unraced three-year-old into a serious Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Zandon
After placing in his first two starts on the Kentucky Derby trail, Zandon unleashed an explosive rally to dominate the Blue Grass S. (G1) and stamp his credentials as a serious Kentucky Derby threat.
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Kentucky Derby Pedigree profile: Messier
Robert B. Lewis S. (G3) winner Messier has shown flashes of serious talent on the Road to the Kentucky Derby. And rest assured, he has the pedigree to be a serious player in the spring classics.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Epicenter
Does Epicenter have the pedigree to succeed in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? His pedigree, though stout, gives off some mixed signals.
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Mo Donegal (left) winning the Remsen S. (G2) at Aqueduct (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Mo Donegal
At the end of 2010, trainer Todd Pletcher headed into winter with Kentucky Derby (G1) favorite Uncle Mo in his barn. Now he's back with Uncle Mo's son, Mo Donegal.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 18, 2022
After seven months of action, the Road to the Kentucky Derby and the Road to the Kentucky Oaks are complete. All the prep races have been run, and all the qualifying points have been dispersed.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 19, 2022
Jason talks about attending closing night at Pompano Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 18, 2022
Jason looks back at the weekend racing action from Keeneland, including the Lexington Stakes. He also recaps Jackie's Warrior returning to the races at Oaklawn Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: White Abarrio
Pedigree handicapping can be a challenge, particularly when there’s limited data to interpret. Such is the case with White Abarrio, winner of the Holy Bull S. (G3) and Florida Derby (G1).
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Harness Weekly Update: $45 winner tops weekend action
Top harness win pays $45 as 48% listed hit the toteboard.
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Betting Strategy: 'You Don't Have to Do It All in One Pool'
Talking Pick 3s, Exactas, Win bets and Keeneland’s April 16 All-Stakes Pick 3 with In The Money Media’s Peter Thomas Fornatale.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, April 18 at Turf Paradise and Mountaineer, including a pair of cold exactas.
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Horses to play in lucrative carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a pair of Saturday carryovers at Mahoning Valley and Keeneland.
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Mucciolo's Value Horse of the Weekend at Evangeline Downs
A full field of 12 three-year-old fillies will dash five furlongs in a maiden special weight dash at Evangeline Downs on Saturday in Race 5 (8:18 p.m. EDT). The heat for Cajun-bred sophomores looks like a competitive one that could yield some handsome returns, and I will center my picks around a second-timer who has a fine morning-line number attached to her.
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Catching the Eye: Saturday's Giant's Causeway Stakes at Keeneland
Want to beat likely betting favorite #2 Campanelle (5-2) in Saturday’s Giant’s Causeway S. at Keeneland? Three rising stars and two established stunners were on full display over the winter at Fair Grounds.
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Scully: Keeneland spot plays for April 16
Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington S. (G3) marks the last opportunity for Kentucky Derby hopefuls, awarding points on a 20-8-4-2 scale to the top four, and three entrants (Ethereal Road, In Due Time, and Tawny Port) can guarantee themselves a berth in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series qualifier.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 16
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on this Easter weekend's racing action.
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Laurel Park: Stakes Spot Plays for April 16
A quartet of black-type events, led by the $125,000 Federico Tesio S., will highlight a big Saturday of action at Laurel Park. In this piece, I will place my focus on the trio of undercard stakes races.
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Exotics Plays for the Plenty of Grace Stakes
Six fillies and mares, with one being a main-track only entrant, will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct turf in Saturday’s $100,000 Plenty of Grace S.
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Star Devine is the Giant's Causeway Stakes Value Play
An overflow field of 15 fillies and mares will sprint 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $200,000 Giant’s Causeway S.
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Betting with, and against, Joe in the Federico Tesio Stakes
A total of nine three-year-olds will go nine furlongs on the Laurel Park dirt in Saturday’s $125,000 Federico Tesio S. The winner of the 1 1/8-mile test will receive an automatic berth into the Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on May 21.
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Sydney Carnival 2022: Triple Crown on the line
Sydney’s high-class and ridiculously wet autumn carnival effectively comes to a close with a little extra excitement than usual. Unusually, there’s a Triple Crown at stake.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, April 15 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with tickets for the $12,475 Super High 5 carryover at Santa Anita.
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Great Britain-Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for April 16 and 17
The turf flat season is fully underway in Europe, while the jumps season isn't quite done yet, especially in Ireland.
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Exotics plays for Saturday's Count Fleet Sprint H.
Champion male sprinter Jackie’s Warrior headlines a group of six at Oaklawn Park in Saturday’s $500,000 Count Fleet Sprint H. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2022 Lexington Stakes
A well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s Lexington S. (G3).
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch April 14-18
Selected features and the never-ending TwinSpires’ horses-to-watch list (H2W) share keys to success in exotics, win, place and show payoffs.
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How to bet the 2022 Maker's Mark Mile
A deep field of turf specialists will travel one mile on the Keeneland green in Friday’s $600,000 Maker’s Mark Mile S. (G1). Four of the 11 entered for the feature have achieved prior success at the Grade 1 level, with five others possessing a graded victory on their résumé.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, April 14 at Gulfstream Park and Keeneland, along with horses to single in the $45,509 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 14, 2022
Jason looks ahead to some of the weekend racing action at Keeneland and Oaklawn. He also answers a listener's question regarding Pick 4's and Pick 5's.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Wednesday April 13, 2022
The strategy here is to fade the favorites in the maiden races, get a price home, and lean on the races which seem more predictable.
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Parx Racing top picks for April 13
Parx Racing features 11 races on Wednesday’s card, with four of those included in TwinSpires’ midweek bet-back offer. Let’s look at the best win bets for races 2, 3, 4 and 5 at Parx on April 13.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, April 13 at Keeneland and Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Major contenders emerge from final round of Kentucky Derby preps
The final round of prep races did not disappoint, as Mo Donegal, Taiba, and Zandon all established themselves as serious Kentucky Derby win contenders.
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Racing Roundtable: Who to buy and sell for the Kentucky Derby
With the fields for the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) beginning to solidify, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson chime in this week with their early thoughts on both races.
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Hong Kong Preview: Take Note of Phantom
Toronado Phantom can take advantage of a better trip in transit to beat likely favorite Eason in the Bowrington Handicap at Happy Valley.
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Kentucky Derby and Oaks Roundup: April 11, 2022
Less than four weeks remain until the fabled first Saturday in May, and action on the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks trails has been intense. Let’s catch up on the latest news and notes.
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 1987 with Alysheba [VIDEO]
Kentucky Derby Flashback with Chris McCarron on 1987 with Alysheba
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Kentucky Derby Flashback: 2012 I'll Have Another [VIDEO]
Trainer Doug O'Neill and owner J. Paul Reddam discuss the thrill of I'll Have Another running in the 2012 Kentucky Derby.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays April 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $95 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, April 12 at Will Rogers Downs, including a trio of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 12, 2022
Jason opens the show discussing some news around the racing world. Then we welcome VP of Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis Eric Halstrom to the show to talk about the upcoming season, racetrack management topics, and much more!
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 11, 2022
Jason Beem looks back at some of his favorite moments from the weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, April 11 at Will Rogers Downs, plus price horses to play in the $6,322 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: April 11, 2022
Jason looks back at the big Kentucky Derby prep weekend. He discusses Zandon's big win in the Blue Grass Stakes, Mo Donegal taking home the Wood, and Taiba's upset in the Santa Anita Derby.
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Harness Weekly Update: Cold exactas among highlights
Cold exactas and exotic-bet numbers featured this harness weekend.
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How to bet Keeneland's $6,558 Super High 5 carryover
One of the betting highlights on the first Sunday of the Keeneland Spring Meet is a $6,558 Super High 5 carryover.
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Epicenter closes as 9-2 favorite in 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 5
The fifth and final pool of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager ended at 4:30 p.m. (ET) Saturday, before three major preps – the Wood Memorial (G2), Blue Grass (G1), and Santa Anita Derby (G1) – were held. That might have helped Epicenter, who had completed his Kentucky Derby resume with a track-record victory in the March 26 Louisiana Derby (G2), close as the 9-2 favorite.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Saturday, April 9
No one could bring it home last night, so the wager paid four out of five. Nine-race card tonight so the Pick 5 will begin with Race 5, 7:18 pm (CT) post time. Feeling good about beating many of the morning-line favorites--which is the best place to begin building out a multi-race ticket.
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Betting Strategy: "A Great Bet for the Kentucky Derby"
Howard Kravets and I sit down to discuss Keeneland’s Saturday card, specifically The Madison and The Commonwealth.
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How to bet Sam Houston's mandatory-payout $1,469 Super High 5 carryover
The winter race meet at Sam Houston concludes on Saturday with a mandatory payout in the Houston Hi-5.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for April 9
The TwinSpires Jury are back with thoughts on the final weekend of major Kentucky Derby (G1) preps and other top-level stakes at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Friday April 8, 2022
After going 4-for-5 on Thursday, we know we are seeing the ball, so let’s take another swing.
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Exotics plays for the 2022 Gazelle Stakes
Three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct dirt surface in Saturday’s $250,000 Gazelle S. (G3). The Road to the Kentucky Oaks challenge series affair will reward the top-four finishers with points on a 100-40-20-10 basis.
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How to bet the 2022 Santa Anita Oaks
A compact field of five three-year-old fillies will vie in the $400,000 Santa Anita Oaks (G2) on Saturday. The 2022 Road to the Kentucky Oaks contest will reward the top-four finishers with a total of 170 points (100-40-20-10) towards earning a spot in the starting gate in Louisville on May 6.
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Santa Anita turf stakes plays for April 9
A massive card, led by the Santa Anita Derby (G1), will be hosted by The Great Race Place on Saturday. Among the bevy of black-type action is a trio of graded stakes races for the ladies to be contested on the turf.
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After the Racetrack: Scorpiancer
Like The Mean Queen, Scorpiancer, 2017’s champion steeplechaser, has won multiple graded stakes over the jumps at Belmont, Far Hills, and Middleburg, but now this newly retired jump specialist has moved on to a new career as a show jumper. With his new owner and trainer, Rachael Lively, Scorpiancer demonstrates the versatility of the Thoroughbred at any age.
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How to bet with, and against, Speaker's Corner in the Carter Handicap
An excellent field of eight will travel seven furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Carter H.
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Four horses to follow in the 2022 Grand National Steeplechase
Before taking in the wall-to-wall U.S. action on Saturday, my attention and wagering dollars will be making a brief detour to the outskirts of Liverpool for the Grand National Steeplechase.
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Grand National Festival 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day 3 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree is dominated by the big race itself. But the rest of the card includes three Grade 1 races, a Grade 2, and two Grade 3s.
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How to bet the 2022 Ashland Stakes
A strong field of eight sophomore fillies will contest the opening-day feature at Keeneland, the $600,000 Ashland S. (G1).
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Sydney Championships 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Sydney’s autumn racing carnival hits its zenith this weekend with the second and final day of The Championships.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for April 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, April 8 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to single in the $3,852 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Santa Anita Derby
A compact, but especially talented, field of six sophomores will contest the $750,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Wood Memorial Stakes
An octet of talented three-year-olds will vie in the $750,000 Wood Memorial S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Blue Grass Stakes
A fantastic field of 12 three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $1 million Blue Grass S. (G1).
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Grand National Festival 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Day 2 of the Grand National Festival at Aintree has a solid card, featuring four high-quality Grade 1 races, two Grade 3s, and a hurdle for conditional jockeys and amateur riders.
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Evangeline Downs Pick 5: Thursday April 7, 2022
We saw some juicy prices on the will pays last night — a good sign that playing Evangeline’s Pick 5 is worth the squeeze. Let’s keep grinding after a nice night where 2 As and 3 Bs came home for us. Hope you cashed for $286.80!
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