2024 Hong Kong Cup: Trends and storylines

Sat Nov 30 2024Kellie Reilly

Two-time defending champion Romantic Warrior furnishes the leading storyline going into the Hong Kong Cup (G1) while illustrating recent trends in the Sha Tin feature.
2024 Champions Cup: One-line assessments

Sat Nov 30 2024Kellie Reilly

Japan’s reigning champion dirt horse, Lemon Pop, will try to conclude his career on a high note as he defends his title in Saturday night’s Champions Cup (G1) at Chukyo.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 30

Sat Nov 30 2024TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Saturday picks: KDBC Qualifier, Fair Grounds $13,529 Pick 6

Sat Nov 30 2024J. Keeler Johnson

A valuable tournament and a five-figure Pick 6 carryover are among the betting options for horseplayers to pursue on the final day of November.
Betting the Cherokee Mile Stakes 2024 with Injuction

Sat Nov 30 2024John Mucciolo

The first running of the $250,000 Cherokee Mile S. attracted a diverse group of 11 in a wildly entertaining handicapping puzzle. A combination of horses cutting back in distance, sprinters stretching out for the one-turn mile, recent claims, and horses return
Scully, Hanson share picks for KDFW Pool 2, Sire Future Wager

Fri Nov 29 2024TwinSpires Staff

The lone Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager, where fans can wager on sires of Kentucky Derby prospects, will run concurrently with Pool 2, and TwinSpires analysts James Scully and Vance Hanson have selections for both wagers.

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Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes

Fri Nov 29 2024John Mucciolo

A nice field of 10 sophomores will vie for your best bet around 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main surface in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2).
2024 Hong Kong International Races: Early look at the main players

Fri Nov 29 2024Kellie Reilly

A perennial highlight on the racing calendar, the Hong Kong International Races now offer an even greater incentive to bettors: the four Group 1s will be World Pool events at Sha Tin Dec. 8.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-time starter at 10-1

Fri Nov 29 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 29 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including analysis of Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers.
Saturday Stakes Plays for Gulfstream Park with Rated by Merit, Stunner Anchoring Picks

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

A pair of black-type races for Florida-bred juveniles will highlight the Saturday action at Gulfstream Park.
Betting the 2024 Mrs. Revere Stakes

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies are entered for Friday’s $300,000 Mrs. Revere S. (G2) at Churchill Downs. The 1 1/16-mile turf affair lacks a true standout in my view, and it looks like an event to take a shot with a progressive type for top honors.
Finding Value in the Deep Hollywood Derby

Thu Nov 28 2024John Mucciolo

A massive field of 13 sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1). In a cast with so many viable options, I feel that value can be found with nearly any contender in the crew.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Fair Grounds $32,902 Pick 5

Thu Nov 28 2024J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 28 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including horses to play in the $32,902 Pick 5 carryover at Fair Grounds.