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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 6
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Sept. 5 at Monmouth Park and Del Mar, along with tickets for the $3,753 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Sept. 5
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Louisiana Downs: Horses to play in three carryovers
Just how many non-jackpot carryovers are up for grabs on Sunday at Louisiana Downs? Not one… not two… but three.
Analysis
Horses of Interest for the Breeders' Cup Future Wager
Pool 2 of the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager will be open through Monday, September 5, at 6:30 p.m. (ET).
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How to bet the 2022 Hopeful Stakes
An excellent field of six juveniles will go postward in the closing-day feature at Saratoga, the $300,000 Hopeful S. (G1)
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Horses to single (or not) in Del Mar's $115,547 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday is an action-packed day at Del Mar. Five stakes (four of them graded) are on the agenda, and there’s a $115,547 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
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GB-Ireland Preview: Brad the Brief a possible Sprint Cup upsetter
Sprinters take center stage in Britain and Ireland this week with the Sprint Cup (G1) at Haydock Park.
International
How to bet the 2022 Spinaway Stakes
A fantastic cast of 10 two-year-old fillies will dash seven-eighths on the Saratoga dirt in Sunday’s $300,000 Spinaway S.
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Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Betting With, and Against, Olympiad in the Jockey Club Gold Cup Stakes
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Dueling Grounds Derby
An overflow field of 14 three-year-olds will travel 1 5/16 miles on the Kentucky Downs sod in Sunday’s lucrative $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby (G3).
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How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Handicap
A total of 11 turf stayers will run 1 3/8 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar H. (G2). The race lacks a clear standout, and I will spread my wagers around with a trio of my top selections in the excellent betting race.
Breeders Cup
The Jury: Bets and fades for Labor Day weekend 2022
A busy Labor Day weekend awaits racing fans across the country, with the leading stakes action occurring at the boutique meets of Saratoga and Del Mar as well as at the all-turf Kentucky Downs.
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Betting Strategies: Kentucky Downs Insights with Neil Pessin
Kevin Kilroy interviews trainer Neil Pessin about Kentucky Downs.
Features
Sydney Preview Sept. 2: Eduardo on Everest path once more
Spring racing heats up in Sydney this weekend with four group races at Randwick.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sept. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Sept. 2 at Delaware Park, Del Mar, and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $4,882 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
Analysis
Flightline listed as 5-2 choice in BC Classic Future Wager Pool 2
The second and final Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager pool opens Friday at noon.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Pacific Classic Stakes
A fantastic field of six will vie in the signature race of the Del Mar meeting on Saturday.
Breeders Cup
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Mint Million Stakes
A well-matched field of nine will converge at Kentucky Downs in Saturday’s $1 million Mint Million S. (G3).
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Tapit Stakes and Kentucky Downs spot plays for Sept. 1
Ashley Anderson examines the one-mile-and-70-yard Tapit S. and offers top picks in a few other races on Kentucky Downs' opening-day card on Sept. 1.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Sep. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday at Delaware Park, Kentucky Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $19,339 Pick 5 carryover at Charles Town.
Analysis
Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch Sept. 1-5
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
Single Sandwich Pick 5 for Colonial Downs on Aug. 31
Kevin Kilroy offers his pick 5 ticket for Colonial Downs on Wednesday that includes singles to start and end.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 31
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 31
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Saratoga, along with horses to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
With Anticipation Stakes field analysis and exotics plays
Saratoga's Wednesday card will feature the With Anticipation S. (G3) for two-year-olds in the penultimate racing event of the afternoon.
Wagering
When betting favorites in exotic wagers, watch your ROI
When betting a heavy favorite in a horse race, it can be tempting to skip a low-paying win bet and play complicated exotic wagers instead.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 30
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of Louisiana Downs carryovers.
Analysis
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 30
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Assiniboia Downs spot plays for Aug. 29
We offer our best pick for the Osiris Stakes, along with spot plays for a few of the later races that comprise the $40,000 guaranteed Pick 4 at Assiniboia Downs on Monday.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 29, 2022
Racing at Del Mar and Saratoga is reaching its peak as we march toward the end of summer, which means qualifiers for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup are taking place with increasing frequency.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 29
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to use in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 29
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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How to bet the 2022 Ballerina Stakes
A superb cast of seven fillies and mares will square off in Sunday’s $500,000 Ballerina S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Breeders Cup
Spot Plays for Monmouth Park on Aug. 28
A trio of black-type events for New Jersey-bred runners will highlight the racing action at Monmouth Park on Sunday.
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Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the $3,021 Super High 5 carryover
Have you heard the news? There’s a $3,021 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Saturday at Golden Gate Fields.
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Tipsheet: 2022 Travers Stakes
The Travers S. (G1) has drawn seven stakes winners, five graded winners, four Grade 1 winners, and two classic winners. The list of viable contenders is long, and an excellent betting race awaits.
Analysis
The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 26 - 27
With Travers Day at Saratoga the emphasis, the TwinSpires Jury note what to look for there and elsewhere on this final weekend of August.
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Australia Preview: Kibou, Nettuno can prevail at Rosehill
The road to the Golden Rose (G1), Sydney’s spring highlight for sprinting three-year-olds, gets into full swing this weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 26 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with tickets for the $28,987 Super High 5 carryover at Del Mar.
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How to bet the 2022 Sapling Stakes
Eight well-meant juveniles will travel one-mile on the Monmouth Park main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Sapling S.
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How to bet the 2022 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A fascinating field of 10 will run seven furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Pat O’Brien S. (G2).
Breeders Cup
Saratoga Stakes Spot Plays for Aug. 27
A superb collection of stakes races has been assembled for the action at Saratoga on Saturday.
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How to bet with, and against, Broome in the Sword Dancer Stakes
A deep field of 10 will vie in Saturday’s $750,000 Sword Dancer S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Funny Cide Stakes
Six New York-bred juveniles will travel 6 1/2 panels on the Saratoga dirt in Friday’s $200,000 Funny Cide S.
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Charles Town stakes spot plays for Aug. 26
TwinSpires highlights our top plays in the final five stakes races of the evening at Charles Town on Friday, Aug. 26.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 25 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, including a trio of exactas.
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Harness Preview: Picks and Horses to Watch August 25-29
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 Aug. 24
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to single in the $4,147 Pick 5 carryover at Penn National.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast: Aug. 24, 2022
Jason opens the show catching up on some of the news of the racing day. Then we welcome in Vic Stauffer to talk about his summer as the Chief Steward at Arapahoe Park, stewards decisions, HISA and its effect on stewarding, and more!
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 24
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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5 times you should consider opposing the betting favorite
How can you tell when a betting favorite is vulnerable to defeat? Here are five common examples of when a favorite might not be trustworthy.
Education
Catching My Eye: Saratoga, Ellis, and Monmouth
Below are a handful of runners who caught Kevin Kilroy's eye at Saratoga, Ellis Park, and Monmouth Park over the weekend.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 23 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $2,737 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 23
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Parx Racing stakes spot plays for Aug. 23
Parx Racing features a trio of stakes races on Tuesday, including the $200,000 Parx Dash S. for three-year-olds and up, and the $300,000 Smarty Jones S. for sophomores.
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Breeders' Cup Roundup: Aug. 22, 2022
With less than 75 days remaining until the 2022 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland, qualifying action continues to heat up around the globe.
Breeders Cup
How to bet the Peach Street Stakes
A big field of 11 will contest the $100,000 Peach Street S. at Presque Isle Downs on Monday. The route event on the Tapeta surface lacks a standout with the top two morning-line choices drawn widest in the field, so it seems like an appropriate spot to take a shot with an outsider.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 22
Dick Powell offers his picks and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Aug. 22 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $24,556 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
Wagering
Harness Weekly Update: Double-digit winners, $50 exacta
Double-digit winners rule harness racing weekend; $50 exacta hit
Harness
Horses to single in Monmouth's $31,446 Pick 5 carryover
Fans of non-jackpot carryovers will be happy to hear the Sunday card at Monmouth Park boasts a hefty $31,446 Pick 5 prize pool.
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Betting with, and against, Moira in the Queen's Plate
A total of 11 sophomores will contest the first leg of the Canadian Triple Crown in Sunday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine.
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How to bet the 2022 King Edward Stakes
A very interesting field of seven will go postward in Sunday’s $200,000 King Edward S. (G2) at Woodbine.
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Ellis Park Pick 5 Play for Aug. 20
Rains keep coming in Louisiana, so I’m shifting my Pick 5 play this week north to Ellis Park. It’s an interesting sequence with two I feel confident enough to single, several middle prices I am interested in, and a key spot in Race 7 where I feel my opinion will separate me from other Pick 5 tickets. I will play my “All As” ticket multiple times and play my All As and Bs just once.
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Louisiana Downs: How to bet the $854 Super High 5 carryover
Care to chase Saturday’s $854 non-jackpot Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs? You’ll be happy to hear winning a share is mathematically straightforward.
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How to bet the 2022 Del Mar Oaks
Barring any late withdrawals, Saturday's $300,000 Del Mar Oaks (G1) will have a capacity field of 14 three-year-old fillies.
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How to bet the 2022 Lake Placid Stakes
A total of eight three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/16 miles on the Saratoga inner turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Lake Placid S. (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the 2022 Smart N Fancy Stakes
A total of 10 fillies and mares, with one of those on the main-track only list, will dash 5 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga grass in Saturday’s $150,000 Smart N Fancy S.
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How to bet the 2022 Canadian Derby
An overflow field of 13 sophomores will go 1 1/4 miles at Century Mile in Saturday’s $200,000 Canadian Derby (G3).
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 20
The TwinSpires Jury analyzes the racing action at Saratoga, Del Mar, Woodbine, and Monmouth.
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How to bet the 2022 Philip H. Iselin Stakes
A cast of six will vie in Saturday’s feature at Monmouth Park, the $250,000 Philip H. Iselin S. (G3).
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Great Britain/Ireland Preview: Candleford can bounce back in Ebor
York’s Ebor meeting ends Saturday with two group races, but it’s the handicaps that will be the most watched.
International
Sydney Preview: Mo'unga can win his second Winx Stakes
Australia’s first Group 1 race of the season is the Winx Stakes, named after the champion mare that won the race three times.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 19 at Ellis Park, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with horses to single in lucrative carryovers at Saratoga and Emerald Downs.
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Alabama Stakes exotics and Saratoga Late Pick 3 for Aug. 20
Top female three-year-olds Nest and Secret Oath will battle in the $600,000 Alabama S. (G1) in the 10th race on Saratoga's Saturday card.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Aug. 18 at Del Mar, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga, including a win bet capitalizing on the Saratoga Bet Back promotion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Aug. 17 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Presque Isle Downs, including a trio of exactas.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 17
Dick Powell offers his pick and analysis for the Wednesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Aug. 16 at Colonial Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with a live longshot to use in Presque Isle’s $2,067 Pick 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 16
Dick Powell offers his pick and analysis for the Tuesday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Colonial Downs stakes spot plays for Aug. 16
Four stakes races each carrying a purse of $150,000 comprise Tuesday's nine-race card at Colonial Downs.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Day 1 of Ebor Festival at York Aug. 17
The final major English racing fixture of the summer takes place this week at York, which presents its four-day Ebor Festival from Wednesday through Saturday.
International
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Aug. 15
Dick Powell offers his pick and analysis for the Monday racing card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $531 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the $3,145 Super High 5 carryover
The opening race on Sunday at Gulfstream Park might not be the highlight from a sporting perspective, but the fact it boasts a $3,145 Super High 5 carryover makes it appealing for bettors.
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How to bet the 2022 Ellis Park Derby
The finale on a stakes-laden Ellis Park card on Sunday is the $200,000 Ellis Park Derby, a one-mile event for three-year-olds.
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Gulfstream Park: Horses to bet in the mandatory-payout $311,589 Rainbow Pick 6
A $311,589 Rainbow Pick 6 carryover is scheduled for mandatory payout on Saturday at Gulfstream Park. The final pool for the 20-cent wager is expected to exceed $2 million.
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Scully: Pick 3 play at Churchill Downs on Arlington Million Day
A pair of Grade 1 turf events, the $1 million Arlington Million (G1) and $500,000 Beverly D. (G1) for distaffers, highlight a special one-day August program at Churchill Downs Saturday. I'll take a swing at the Late Pick 3.
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The Jury: Bets and fades for Aug. 13
Two Grade 1 grass tests on a special Churchill Downs card tops this weekend's national racing scene.
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Value Plays for the 2022 Ellis Park Debutante
An overflow field of two-year-old fillies will jaunt seven furlongs in Sunday’s $125,000 Ellis Park Debutante.
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Canterbury Park Late Pick 3 for Aug. 13
Below we look at the win contenders for Saturday's Minnesota Derby and Oaks at Canterbury Park, then build a Pick 3 ticket that includes the final race of the evening.
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Betting With, and Against, Super Quick in the Groupie Doll Stakes
A total of 11 fillies and mares will travel one-mile on the Ellis Park dirt in Sunday’s $125,000 Groupie Doll S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays Aug. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Aug. 5 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a ticket for the $56,630 Pick 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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How to bet the 2022 Saratoga Special Stakes
The exciting #4 Gulfport (4-5) will aim to make it three straight to kickstart his career in Saturday’s $200,000 Saratoga Special S.
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How to bet the 2022 Fourstardave Handicap
A compact field of five will travel one-mile on the Saratoga inner turf course in Saturday’s $500,000 Fourstardave H. (G1).
Breeders Cup
How to bet the 2022 Sorrento Stakes
A most intriguing field of six two-year-old fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Sorrento S. (G2) at Del Mar.
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Sydney Preview August 12: Sebonack to show Golden Rose credentials
Sebonack can show that he’s a genuine contender for next month’s Golden Rose (G1) in the Smithfield RSL Rosebud on Friday.
International