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Instant Coffee winning the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)
Racing Roundtable: Stars of Tomorrow II
With the 2022 Churchill Downs fall meet in the books, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson look back on the final Saturday's juvenile action in this week's Racing Roundtable.
Kentucky Derby
HKIR: Familiar Irish names entered for Hong Kong
There are a few names familiar to American racegoers that are heading to Hong Kong for the international raceday next month. Most are from Ireland.
International
Hong Kong Preview: Rock Ya Heart set for bold showing
Rock Ya Heart can take advantage of a kind barrier draw and win the Class 2 Glasgow Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at Turf Paradise and Parx Racing, including a couple of trifectas capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 28 at Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $3,852 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
Wagering
'All others' favored in KDFW Pool 2, Sire Future Wager
The mutuel field of “All other three-year-old colts and geldings” closed as the 4-5 favorite in Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager conducted over Thanksgiving weekend.
Pedigree
How to bet the 2022 Commonwealth Turf Stakes
Sunday’s $300,000 Commonwealth Turf S. (G3) has been rained off the turf at Churchill Downs, but the top selection is still in the field.
Wagering
Who to single in Churchill's $23,662 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs fall meet wraps up on Sunday with a 12-race card, the second half of which features the mandatory payout of a $23,662 Pick 6 carryover.
Wagering
Japan Cup Preview: Locals face strong foreign challenge
If ever there’s been a year in recent times where the locals have looked vulnerable in the Japan Cup (G1), it’s 2022.
International
Carryover watch: Tampa's $38,645 Pick 5, Del Mar's $28,426 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of non-jackpot Saturday carryovers at Tampa Bay Downs and Del Mar.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Seabiscuit Handicap
An excellent field of nine turf specialists will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Seabiscuit H. (G2). John Mucciolo is planning to bet the trifecta.
Wagering
Value Plays for the 2022 Red Smith Stakes
An overflow field of 14 is entered for Saturday’s $300,000 Red Smith S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for Nov. 26
A plethora of stakes action at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, Del Mar and elsewhere awaits fans on Saturday, and a slimmed down assemblage of the TwinSpires Jury is back with their best plays.
Wagering
Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays Nov. 26
The British jumps racing season hots up on Saturday in a serious way.
International
Sydney Preview: Top HK galloper on comeback trail in Sydney
TwinSpires has its Rest of the World Bet Back offer on all races at Rosehill.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday at Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and Golden Gate Fields, along with live longshots to play in the $2,850 Pick 6 carryover at Fair Grounds.
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2022 Kentucky Jockey Club Stakes
A total of nine juveniles will run 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $400,000 Kentucky Jockey Club S. (G2).
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2022 Golden Rod Stakes
A talented field of 10 juvenile fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Golden Rod S. (G2).
Wagering
How to bet With, and Against, Rich Strike in the Clark Stakes
A strong field of seven will go postward in Friday’s lucrative $750,000 Clark S. (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
An exacta strategy for Pool 2 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager
There are two strategies that look to be worth using for Pool 2 of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 24 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,415 Super High 5 carryover.
Analysis
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 24-28
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
Churchill: 2022 Mrs. Revere Stakes Exotics Plays
A talented and sizable field of 11 sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs green in Friday’s $300,000 Mrs. Revere S. (G2).
Wagering
Catching My Eye: Fair Grounds' Opening Weekend, Louisiana-breds
If you haven't been following the Louisiana circuit, you might not be familiar with a lot of the names entering into the first few weeks at Fair Grounds.
Analysis
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 23 at Churchill Downs and Parx Racing, along with horses to play in mandatory-payout carryovers at Parx and Finger Lakes.
Analysis
Brisnet Speed ratings can make small fields playable
The power of speed figures—and specifically the Brisnet Speed ratings published in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances—came to the forefront in the 2022 Bob Hope (G3) at Del Mar.
Analysis
Fair Grounds: How to bet the Thanksgiving Classic Stakes
A field of seven will go postward in Thursday’s $175,000 Thanksgiving Classic S. at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Churchill: How to bet the Falls City Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Churchill Downs main strip in Thursday’s $500,000 Falls City S. (G3).
Wagering
Churchill: How to bet the Cardinal Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares will go postward in Thursday’s $300,000 Cardinal S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Hong Kong: International Day prep races, Happy Valley preview
You need to look at racing in Hong Kong and Japan when deciding how to play the Hong Kong International races.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Tuesday, Nov. 22 at Zia Park, including tickets for the $1,389 carryover in the all-stakes Pick 5.
Analysis
Forte (left) beats Loggins in the Breeders' Futurity (G1) at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Photography)
Fields for Pool 2 of 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager and Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager
Pool 2 of the 2023 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) and the only Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager will be offered to racing fans across the country this week.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 21
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 21 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $21,009 Pick 5 carryover at Laurel Park.
Analysis
Mahoning Valley: Stakes Selections for Nov. 21, 2022
A handful of black-type events will headline a fine day of action at Mahoning Valley on Monday.
Wagering
A single for Aqueduct's $58,827 Pick 6 carryover
There’s a $58,827 carryover awaiting bettors who can find the winning combination among 1,204,632 possibilities in Sunday’s $1 Pick 6 sequence at Aqueduct.
Analysis
Bob Hope Stakes Value Plays
A talented field of seven juveniles will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Bob Hope S. (G3) at Del Mar.
Wagering
How to bet the Kennedy Road Stakes
An excellent field of 11 will travel six panels on the All-Weather strip at Woodbine in Sunday’s $175,000 Kennedy Road S. (G2).
Wagering
Sunday Stakes Plays for Aqueduct
A pair of stakes events will top a fine afternoon of action at Aqueduct on Sunday.
Wagering
Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the $5,670 Super High 5 carryover
$5,670. That’s not an insignificant amount by any means, and it just happens to be the size of the Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields.
Analysis
Pick 5 Play Fair Grounds: Saturday, Nov. 19
It’s important to have a strong opinion in one of the first two legs of this sequence at Fair Grounds.
Education
The Jury: Bets and fades for Nov. 19
In advance of a feast of graded stakes helpings during the Thanksgiving holiday, the TwinSpires Jury have scouted this weekend's offerings to find what they hope are appetizing plays and fades.
Wagering
Australia Preview: The Gong takes center stage at Kembla Grange
Another weekend, another A$1 million race in New South Wales.
International
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Top horses reappear
Some of the best National Hunt horses make their seasonal reappearance on Saturday, the most notable perhaps being the English hurdler Constitution Hill.
International
Bahrain International Trophy: Royal Fleet can sail to victory
Trainer Charlie Appleby and jockey William Buick can secure another rich international prize in Bahrain on Friday.
International
Hong Kong Preview: Spot Plays for Nov. 20, 2022
The most important local lead-ups to the Hong Kong International races come this weekend at Sha Tin.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 18 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, along with a horse to single in non-jackpot Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Aqueduct.
Analysis
Churchill: How to bet With, and Against, Coach in the Chilukki Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will go postward in Saturday’s feature at Churchill Downs, the $300,000 Chilukki S. (G3).
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Stakes Selections for Sat. Nov. 19, 2022
A trio of stakes tilts for the boys will lead the way at Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Del Mar: Stakes Plays for Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022
A pair of stakes tilts on the main surface will take center stage at Del Mar on Saturday.
Wagering
Aqueduct: Gio Ponti Stakes Exotics Plays
An especially competitive field of 10 will vie in Saturday’s $135,000 Gio Ponti S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Fair Grounds: Stakes Wagers for Friday, Nov. 18, 2022
A trio of black-type events for Cajun-bred ladies will highlight a fine Friday card at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold double wager.
Analysis
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 17-21
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
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,068 Super High 5 carryover.
Analysis
Looking for lone speed horses with Brisnet Pace ratings
There’s something exciting about betting late-running horses and cheering for them to catch up down the homestretch, but they’re generally at a disadvantage against rivals with superior early speed.
Analysis
Hong Kong Preview: A Happy Valley for Fa Fa
Happy Valley specialist Fa Fa can get back into winning form in the Class 2 Tokyo Handicap Nov. 16.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 15 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $16,062 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Analysis
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 14
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 14 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $13,261 Late Pick 5 carryover at Laurel Park.
Analysis
Carryover watch: Super High 5 prize pools at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Sunday Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs.
Analysis
Mucciolo's 2022 Breeders' Cup Reflections
Now that the dust has settled following another sensational edition of the Breeders’ Cup, here are a few of the things that left the biggest impressions on me.
Wagering
How to bet, With, and Against, Set Piece in the River City Handicap
An overflow field of 14 has been entered for Sunday’s $300,000 River City H. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Betty Grable Stakes
A handful of California-bred fillies and mares will travel seven-eighths on the Del Mar dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Betty Grable S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Artie Schiller Stakes
The $135,000 Artie Schiller S. will be contested at one mile on the grass at Aqueduct on Sunday.
Wagering
Best Exotics Race for Churchill Downs on Nov. 12
Trying to build bankroll early before the Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs with a focus on Race 3, a one-mile maiden special weight tilt on the dirt for juvenile fillies.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes at Remington Park on Friday, Nov. 11, along with thoughts on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
Analysis
How to bet the 2022 Winter Memories Stakes
A total of 12 sophomore fillies, with two being entered for the main-track only, will vie in Sunday’s $135,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for Saturday
With the Breeders’ Cup in the rear view mirror, it’s mostly about jumps racing for British and Irish bettors.
International
Claiming Crown Spot Plays
For the initial time since its inception, the Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Wagering
Claiming Crown Pick 3 Play
The Claiming Crown will be hosted by Churchill Downs on Saturday with eight six-figure races on the slate.
Wagering
Laurel Park Stakes Spot Plays for Nov. 12
A trio of black-type races will highlight a fine card at Laurel Park on Saturday.
Wagering
Delta Downs Pick 5: All in the first leg
A competitive field of 10-plus horses sprinting five furlongs kicks off the late Pick 5 at Delta Downs on Thursday night.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 10 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
Analysis
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 10-14
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
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 9 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Churchill’s $10,533 Super High 5 carryover.
Analysis
The power of Brisnet Late Pace ratings
Among the many handicapping tools found in Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances are Brisnet Late Pace ratings. Their power was evident during 2022 Breeders' Cup week.
Education
Hong Kong Preview: Master set for Heroic effort
Heroic Master can improve on his first Hong Kong run and take out the Seymour Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Zia Park, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Analysis
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 7
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 7 at Mahoning Valley and Turf Paradise, including horses to single in the $2,225 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
Analysis
A single and a longshot for Santa Anita's $376,573 mandatory-payout Pick 6
Sunday is closing day of the Santa Anita fall meet, which means the $376,573 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout.
Analysis
The Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 - Contenders, Analysis, Expert Picks
Download the FREE Breeders' Cup Betting Guide 2022 for Keeneland's latest hosting of the World Championships.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup 2022 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Entries
Below is the wagering menu for the two race days, along with pre-entries for all 14 Breeders' Cup races.
Breeders Cup
Oceanic, Front Run the Fed draw into 2022 Breeders' Cup races
Scratches in Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1) and Mile (G1) have allowed two also-eligibles to take their chances as big longshots at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Scully: Leveraging Breeders' Cup Saturday top play in Pick 3s
Nest rates as my best bet on Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup program, and I will key her in Pick 3 wagers surrounding the Distaff (G1).
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Saturday contenders
Nine Breeders’ Cup races are taking on Saturday at Keeneland, the second day of the Nov. 4-5 event. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile
A phenomenal cast has been assembled for Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
Breeders Cup
Betting with favorites on the Breeders' Cup Saturday undercard
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of strategies for betting favorites in the three non-Breeders’ Cup races on Saturday at Keeneland, including the Fall Harvest S.
Breeders Cup
Best Exotics Race for 2022 Breeders' Cup Saturday
After scouring the cards in search of finding the contest that might offer the biggest return, one stood out.
Breeders Cup
Mucciolo: My Breeders' Cup Saturday Single
A stellar group of eight fillies and mares will go postward in a fantastic edition of the $2 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
Stay up to date with all the relevant information for the 2022 Breeders' Cup from our leading experts.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Turf
A well-matched field of 13 grassy stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Keeneland turf in Saturday’s lucrative $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff
A fantastic field of eight fillies and mares will face the starter in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland. The 1 1/8-mile dirt affair attracted seven individual Grade 1 heroines in what promises to be a memorable tussle.
Breeders Cup
Breeders' Cup Saturday: Some wagering options to ponder
Several of the Breeders’ Cup races look to be highly competitive affairs. The turf races in particular look extremely open.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A standout field of 12 fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf (G1).
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic
A spectacular field of eight will head to post in the Saturday finale at Keeneland: the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Breeders' Cup weekend
Day 2 of the 2022 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland is the obvious highlight of racing worldwide on this first weekend of November.
Breeders Cup
Tipsheet: 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
An excellent field of 10 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main surface at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Horses based in Europe have won nine out of 15 editions of the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), suggesting overseas shippers have the best chance for success.
Breeders Cup