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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
It’s tempting to support one of the talented European raiders entered in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland. But history suggests the home team will be formidable.
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How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
The best two-year-old dirt fillies in North America will square off over 1 1/16 miles in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, but the favorites aren’t necessarily unbeatable.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
Based on the first four editions of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), it isn’t hard to draw conclusions about the types of horses who excel (or not) in the super-quick grass dash.
Breeders Cup
Under-the-radar Breeders' Cup Friday contenders
A total of five Breeders’ Cup races will take place at Keeneland on the “Future Stars Friday” card. In each contest, I have tabbed a contender who will offer excellent value.
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Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
Scott Shapiro's picks for Nov. 4 at Keeneland Breeders Cup
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Breeders' Cup: How to play the All-Turf Pick 3 on Friday
The All-Turf Pick 3 starts with the Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2) and will include the Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) and Juvenile Turf (G1).
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Scully: Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5 play
Juveniles will be showcased in five Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland Friday, and my strongest opinion comes in the finale.
Breeders Cup
2022 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
As was the case last year, the longshots we find the most intriguing a week out from the Breeders' Cup are largely concentrated on the weekend's grass races.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Mile contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Best exotic wagers for Breeders' Cup Friday 2022
It’s often easier to pick winners than sort out minor placings, so we’ll favor multi-race wagers when betting Breeders’ Cup Friday.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Distaff contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
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Delta Downs Late Pick 5 on Nov. 3: Singling the Longshot
Let’s attack the Late Pick 5 at Delta Downs.
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Meet the 2022 Breeders' Cup Classic contenders
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a horse-by-horse look at pre-entries for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, exploring the pros and cons of each contender.
Breeders Cup
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 3 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of cold exactas.
Analysis
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Nov. 3-7
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. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 2 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $5,142 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
Wagering
Finding vulnerable favorites in the 2022 Breeders' Cup
A primary key to handicapping the Breeders' Cup successfully, or any race card for that matter, is finding and eliminating vulnerable favorites.
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2022 Breeders' Cup post draw analysis and implications
Post positions for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup were drawn on Monday, establishing final fields for the 14 season-defining races.
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Hong Kong Preview: Yo Beauty ready to win again
Yo Beauty can add to his stellar run of form with victory in the High Island Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Nov. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta focusing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
Wagering
Melbourne Cup Tipsheet
The way you want to play the Melbourne Cup will depend largely on how much you like Deauville Legend.
International
Magnificent Seven: Multi-generation winners of the same Breeders' Cup race
One of the more intriguing situations in racing occurs when a horse replicates family success by winning the same stakes that their sire or dam did during their racing days.
Pedigree
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Oct. 31
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 31 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Mahoning Valley, including a horse to single in the $856 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Analysis
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests
Pool 1 of the Kentucky Derby Future Wager opens Nov. 1 with 40 betting interests.
Kentucky Derby
Harness Weekly Update: 43% in the money
H2W prices better than Breeders Crown chalk; 43 percent hit board.
Harness
How to bet Santa Anita's $30,835 Super High 5 carryover
No one managed to hit the $1 Super High 5 in either of the final two races on Saturday at Santa Anita, which means Sunday’s card features an enticing $30,835 non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover.
Analysis
Early Pick 5 Play for Keeneland Oct. 29
The Late Pick 5 at Keeneland looks chalky, so let’s attack the early sequence where there are favorites in Race 1 and Race 4 I am excited to fade.
Wagering
Carryover watch: Aqueduct's $50,013 Pick 6, Keeneland's $8,599 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a pair of Saturday carryovers at Aqueduct and Keeneland.
Analysis
How to bet the 2022 Street Sense Stakes
A total of 11 juveniles will travel 1 1/16 miles in the $200,000 Street Sense S. (G3) at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Wagering
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.
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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).
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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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Analysis
Scott Shapiro's picks for Oct. 28 at Keeneland
Scott Shapiro offers his picks for the Oct. 28 card at Keeneland.
Wagering
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.
Breeders Cup
Keeneland: 2022 Fayette Stakes Exotics Plays
A compact field of six will go postward in Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette S. (G2) at Keeneland.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Kentucky Derby
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
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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
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.
Analysis
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
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Breeders Cup
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
International
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