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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 20
The Wednesday card at Happy Valley kicks off at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections along with analysis of each race.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Speed is the key for Availability
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 18 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Zia Park.
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Churchill: $251,779 Pick 5 carryover, $200 Feeder tournament
The 50-cent Late Pick 5 went unsolved at Churchill Downs on Saturday, triggering a massive $251,779 carryover into Sunday’s card.
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Analyzing a tournament and carryovers at Churchill, Woodbine
Two Super High 5 carryovers (one with a mandatory payout) and an enticing tournament are among the Saturday betting opportunities at Churchill Downs and Woodbine.
Tournaments
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
How to bet the 2024 Tepin Stakes
An overflow field of 13 juvenile fillies will take aim on the $135,000 Tepin S. on the Aqueduct lawn on Sunday.
Wagering
Bullard gets the nod in Bob Hope Stakes
Mike McCarthy’s #5 Bullard, a fine debut winner on the surface on September 1, takes top billing in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.
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Betting the Kennedy Road Stakes
A cast of six will run six panels on the Tapeta at Woodbine in Saturday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2)
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Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Central Park Stakes
An overflow field of 11 juveniles will travel one-mile on the Aqueduct lawn in Saturday’s $150,000 Central Park S.
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Five Takeaways from the Breeders’ Cup
Now that some of the dust has settled from the sensational 41st edition of the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships at Del Mar, below are just a handful of the outcomes that left a lasting mark on me.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tamara can win her return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 15 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, along with tickets for Gulfstream Park’s $2,546 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 15-16 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct. 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!
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $51,725 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the Claiming Crown Emerald
The final race of 26th edition of the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Saturday is the $175,000 Emerald, which attracted a full and talented group for the 1 1/16-mile event.
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Exotics Plays for the Claiming Crown Jewel
A total of 14 boys are entered to contest the $200,000 Claiming Crown Jewel at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the Claiming Crown Glass Slipper
The Jeff Mullins-trained #6 Jubilant Joanie (7-2) gets top billing in Saturday’s $100,000 Claiming Crown Glass Slipper S. at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the Rocket Express
An overflow field of 16 is entered for Saturday’s $100,000 Rocket Express S. at Churchill Downs.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 13 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,223 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play these 8-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 12 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $5,306 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 in Finger Lakes stakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with an 8-1 longshot to play in the $3,045 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Churchill Downs: $6,601 Super High 5, $100 Feeder tournament
Sunday horseplayers have a couple of potentially lucrative betting opportunities to pursue at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs: $400 KDBC Qualifier, $1,529 Super High 5 carryover
Horseplayers participating in Saturday’s $400 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires have another good reason to bet the Churchill card: a $1,529 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
Tournaments
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Nov. 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Grade 3 River City trends and field analysis
The $300,000 River City S. (G3) is one of just three graded stakes scheduled in the U.S. on Saturday following a busy weekend of racing in Del Mar for the Breeders' Cup World Championships.
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Delta and Remington
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 8 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, including a pair of stakes.
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Exotics Plays for the Autumn Days Stakes
A nice cast of fillies and mares will dash six panels on the grass in the closing race at Aqueduct on Friday, the $150,000 Autumn Days S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Long Island Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Sunday’s $300,000 Long Island S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the Smart Halo Stakes
A trio of black-type events will be hosted by Laurel Park on Saturday, including the $100,000 Smart Halo S.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Nov. 7 [Video]
Racing analysts James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs, Woodbine, and Aqueduct. Ashley and James offer their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship Stakes
The $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Championship S. attracted a competitive group in what is surely an attractive betting option on the Saturday card.
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Mystic Pleasure gets the nod in Dream Supreme
A solid and well-matched field of nine fillies and mares will run six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Admiral Dennis can win second start
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Charles Town, including horses to play in Mahoning’s $5,341 Pick 5 carryover.
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Betting With, and Against, Cash Equity in the River City Stakes
A total of 10 turfers will run 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 River City S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the Pebbles Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies, two of which are main track only, are entered for Friday’s $175,000 Pebbles S. (G3) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Charles Town, including analysis of Churchill’s $9,438 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 6
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryover at Mountaineer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $3,687 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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The 2024 Melbourne Cup: Betting Select Races
TwinSpires presents our horseplayers the opportunity to bet on the Melbourne Cup at Flemington Racecourse, Australia's biggest race of the year! Please find additional race entries below the Melbourne Cup information, as well as suggested picks.
Expert Picks
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: City Cocktails can win at 8-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 4 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Finger Lakes.
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Churchill $150 Feeder and Gulfstream’s $10,076 Super High 5
A couple of lucrative betting opportunities stand out at two different racetracks on Sunday.
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Tracks to play on Sunday with Breeders’ Cup winnings
If you enjoyed a profitable Breeders’ Cup betting experience and want to keep your momentum going, here are three tracks to bet on Sunday with your Breeders’ Cup winnings:
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2024 Breeders’ Cup odds, predictions, contenders, horses
As we approach the most anticipated races on the Breeders' Cup card, how do racing analysts view the key runners? Review our analyst predictions and horse reviews along side live odds for the Breeders' Cup.
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2024 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
Come here to find updates all week including free handicapping selections, news, trends, analysis, contenders, Breeders' Cup picks for Friday, Saturday, and more. Find all your best horse racing bets here with our live Breeders' Cup odds and content to better understand how to bet on horse racing for Breeders' Cup Weekend.
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Churchill Downs: $9,317 Super High 5, $100 feeder tournament
We can think of two enticing reasons to play the Saturday card at Churchill Downs.
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Other tracks to bet on 2024 Breeders’ Cup Saturday
While the Breeders’ Cup action at Del Mar is doubtlessly the Saturday focus for many bettors, there’s also quality racing taking place at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
2024 Breeders' Cup: Rolling Pick 3 play for Saturday
Bettors will have a lot of rolling Pick 3 options on Saturday's Breeders' Cup card at Del Mar. Here is one I'll be focusing on.
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2024 Breeders’ Cup: Betting the Breeders’ Cup Saturday Late Pick 5
James Scully constructs a Late Pick 5 ticket on a $100 budget for Saturday's Late Pick 5 at Del Mar
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Betting with, and against, City of Troy in Breeders’ Cup Classic
Recommendations for playing with, and against, morning-line favorite City of Troy in the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic.
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Breeders' Cup: Ask Racing Experts, Breaking News, Odds & BCBC Updates
View live Breeders' Cup updates, betshares, BCBC updates, exclusive insight and engage with expert racing analysts!
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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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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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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.
Breeders Cup
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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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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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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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.
Breeders Cup
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.
Breeders Cup
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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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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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 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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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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Betting the Twilight Derby
A total of seven sophomores will vie in Saturday’s $200,000 Twilight Derby (G2) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
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.
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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).
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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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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
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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