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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $13,327 Super High 5 carryover
Let’s see… 10 entries, 30,240 possible outcomes. That’s the challenge facing bettors in Sunday’s 10th race at Churchill Downs, which features a lofty $13,327 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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2022 Memorial Day Spot Plays for Belmont Park
A handful of black-type races for Empire State-bred runners will highlight a fine card at Belmont Park on Monday.
Wagering
2022 Eclipse Stakes Exotics Plays at Woodbine
The Sunday feature at Woodbine is the C$175,000 Eclipse S. (G2) contested over 1 1/16 miles on the all-weather track.
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How to bet the 2022 Daytona Stakes
An intriguing field of six will sprint about 6 1/2 furlongs down the hillside turf course at Santa Anita in Sunday’s $100,000 Daytona S. (G3).
Wagering
Exotic Plays for May 29 Honeymoon Stakes
Seven three-year-old fillies will race 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita turf in the $100,000 Honeymoon S. (G3) on May 29. Below we give you our full field analysis and best exotics plays for Race 7 on Santa Anita’s Sunday card.
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How to bet with, and against, Brickyard Ride in the 2022 Triple Bend Stakes
A total of six sprinters will travel seven furlongs on the Santa Anita dirt in Sunday’s $200,000 Triple Bend S. (G2).
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Analyzing the May 28 carryovers at Belmont and Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson kicks off Memorial Day weekend by analyzing a pair of Saturday carryovers at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Santa Anita on May 28
A handful of black-type races for Golden State-bred runners will highlight a fine afternoon of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2022 Soaring Softly Stakes
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will vie in Saturday’s $100,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3) at Belmont Park.
Wagering
Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays for May 28
The focus is on Haydock, between Liverpool and Manchester, where two Group 3 races highlight the card.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 27 at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for the $14,778 Pick 6 carryover at Lone Star Park.
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Keertana Overnight Stakes exotics plays for Churchill Downs May 28
A field of nine fillies and mares will cover 1 1/2 miles on Churchill Downs’ turf in the $160,000 Keertana Overnight S. on May 28.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $8,609 Super High 5 carryover.
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Fact or myth: Are all North American dirt tracks one mile in circumference?
If you follow North American horse racing, perhaps you've come to believe the vast majority of Thoroughbred racetracks are one-mile dirt ovals. But is that really the case?
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, May 25 at Presque Isle Downs, Will Rogers Downs, and Canterbury Park, including exactas and a trifecta.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Special M seeks limelight
With his two toughest rivals absent, Special M can score a well-deserved victory in the Deep Bay Handicap at Happy Valley May 25.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 24 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta capitalizing on the Trifecta Tuesday promotion.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, May 23 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $2,508 Super High 5 carryover
If you want to win a share of the $2,508 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs on Sunday at Churchill Downs, you’ll have to decipher a pretty challenging race.
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Betting Strategy: 'We're not in the game to pick winners, we're in the game to make money'
There are few aspects of the game that Chad Schexnayder doesn’t touch.
Preakness Stakes
Louisiana Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $77,567 Pick 4 carryover
A $77,567 Pick 4 carryover is slated for a mandatory payout on Saturday at Louisiana Downs. We've assembled a play for less than $20.
Wagering
Hanson: 2022 Preakness Day Spot Plays
Traditionally one of the top four most-wagered programs of the year in the U.S., total handle on the Preakness card figures to be $100 million or thereabouts.
Preakness Stakes
Preakness Stakes 147 Betting Guide, Odds, Pros, Cons
The Preakness Stakes Betting Guide is your passport to the vital knowledge you will need to play the second leg of the 2022 Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes
Tipsheet: 2022 Preakness Stakes
A strong field of nine three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico dirt in Saturday’s $1.5 million Preakness S. (G1).
Triple Crown
How to bet against Epicenter in the Preakness Stakes
Eight sophomores have the daunting task of trying to upend the clear favorite in the 2022 Preakness Stakes.
Triple Crown
The Jury: Bets and fades for 2022 Preakness Day
The TwinSpires Jury is back with thoughts on the big day at Old Hilltop and elsewhere.
Preakness Stakes
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Irish Guineas weekend
Most attention this weekend is on The Curragh, where the Irish 2,000 Guineas (G1) and 1,000 Guineas (G1) are being staged.
International
Early Voting, Creative Minister are dangers to Epicenter
On paper, #5 Early Voting is Epicenter’s toughest opponent in the Preakness Stakes.
Triple Crown
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 20
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 20 at Churchill Downs and Pimlico, including a ticket for Churchill’s $5,715 Super High 5 carryover.
Wagering
Pimlico Stakes Spot Plays for May 20
A total of six stakes events will take place at Pimlico on a huge Friday card, led by the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S.
Wagering
How to bet with, and against, Shamrocket in the Louisville Stakes
An overflow field of 15 will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $200,000 Louisville S. (G3).
Wagering
Hanson: Spot plays for Black-Eyed Susan Day May 20
The 14-race Preakness eve card at Pimlico on Friday has a variety of possibilities, including a wide-open renewal of the Black-Eyed Susan (G2) with a field of 13 three-year-old fillies.
Wagering
Pimlico Stakes Spot Plays for May 21
A total of eight black-type events will accompany the $1.65 million Preakness S. (G1) at Pimlico on Saturday.
Preakness Stakes
Playing Armagnac as the best Preakness Longshot
If there is one contender in the Preakness Stakes cast that could surprise the top four and light up the tote board, it is #7 Armagnac (12-1).
Preakness Stakes
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $65 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, May 19 at Churchill Downs, including a pair of win bets capitalizing on the Churchill Downs Bet Back promotion.
Wagering
Betting the 2022 Preakness on different budgets
For the third time in four years, the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner will pass on competing in the Preakness S. (G1), which means handicapping the Preakness will be a bit easier than originally expected.
Preakness Stakes
Analyzing Early Voting, Secret Oath and other Preakness 'New Shooters'
Below we analyze the six Preakness new shooters in the field and examine their chances of earning the blanket of Black-Eyed Susans on Saturday, May 21.
Preakness Stakes
Searching for value in the James W. Murphy Stakes
A field of 11 three-year-olds will travel one-mile on the lawn in the $100,000 James W. Murphy S. at Pimlico on Saturday.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A baker’s dozen of three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $250,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G3) at Pimlico.
Wagering
Tabbing First Captain for Pimlico Special success
A big field of 11 will go 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico main course in Friday’s $300,000 Pimlico Special S. (G3).
Wagering
What are Brisnet Speed and Pace ratings?
Once upon a time, a long time ago, judging raw pace fractions and final times was the only way to gauge the speed of a race. Then speed figures burst on to the scene and changed everything.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 18 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of win bets capitalizing on the Midweek Bet Back promotion.
Wagering
Leaning on Track Trends: Pick 5 for Evangeline Downs on May 18
We are deep enough into the Evangeline Downs meet to know frontrunners are faring quite well going one mile.
Wagering
2022 Preakness news and workouts roundup
The Preakness S. (G1) is taking place on Saturday at Pimlico, which means it’s time to start analyzing the entries, reviewing the pre-race workouts, and counting down the minutes until post time.
Preakness Stakes
Hong Kong Preview: Campione can conquer the Valley
Campione can continue his winning ways when he takes on Class 2 company for the first time in the Grass Island Handicap at Happy Valley.
International
5 Preakness handicapping trends to consider
To enhance our understanding of Pimlico’s signature 1 3/16-mile race, let’s explore five Preakness (G1) handicapping trends worth keeping in mind.
Preakness Stakes
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 17 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
Wagering
Epicenter the 6-5 choice against eight others in Preakness
Epicenter will be strongly favored to give Hall of Fame trainer Steve Asmussen his third win in the $1.65 million Preakness S. (G1).
Preakness Stakes
TwinSpires user wins nearly $750,000 on Kentucky Derby Super High 5
One lucky Ashland, Kentucky native celebrated a monumental win on the Kentucky Derby Super High 5 that paid nearly $750,000.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, May 16 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $994 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Wagering
Horses to single in Lone Star's $7,775 Pick 6 carryover
There are many carryovers available to chase on Sunday. Many are of the jackpot variety, but Lone Star Park offers an exception with a $7,775 prize pool in the non-jackpot “6 Shooter” Pick 6.
Wagering
Betting Strategy: 'Sometimes you just have to eat the chalk to get through the sequence'
What began as a dream for Kaitlin Free to become a professional jockey transformed into a burgeoning career as a handicapping expert.
Wagering
Horses to single in Belmont's $39,561 Pick 6 carryover
A stakes-packed Saturday card at Belmont Park has been further enhanced by a $39,561 carryover in the $1 Pick 6. We’ve analyzed the sequence and identified a couple of viable singles.
Wagering
The Jury: Bets and fades for May 14
The TwinSpires Jury is back with thoughts on the Saturday action at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and elsewhere.
Wagering
Kilroy: Evangeline Downs Pick 5 for May 13
Deciding to single a favorite like #4 Touchuponastar (8-5) comes with consequences, especially when diving into a pool the size of Evangeline Downs’ late Pick 5.
Wagering
Betting with, and against, Yibir in the Man o' War Stakes
A compact field of six will go 1 ⅜ miles on the Belmont Park inner turf in Saturday’s lucrative $700,000 Man o’ War S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2022 Mamzelle Stakes
A dozen three-year-old fillies will sprint five-eighths on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s $160,000 Mamzelle Overnight S. The grassy dash is led by the superb #5 Twilight Gleaming (6-5), and I feel that the bay will be tough to knock off on this occasion.
Wagering
European Spot Plays for Newbury May 14
The European flat racing season has begun to hit its stride, with the 1,000 and 2,000 Guineas out of the way and the Derby at Epsom fast approaching. Before then, however, there are plenty of important targets, including an English Group One this weekend.
International
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 13
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 13 at Churchill Downs and Prairie Meadows, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $168,852 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.
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How to bet the 2022 Santa Barbara Stakes
A compact field of six fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $125,000 Santa Barbara S.
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Mucciolo: Belmont Trifecta of the Day for May 14
To get the day off on the right foot on a huge day of racing at Belmont Park, I will take aim at the opener.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2022 Peter Pan Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the Belmont Park dirt in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan S.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, May 12 at Belmont Park, Churchill Downs, and Pimlico, along with a single for Belmont’s $53,679 Pick 6 carryover.
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Explaining program numbers and post positions
If you’re just getting started betting on Thoroughbred horse races, it can be easy to confuse program numbers and post position numbers. It's important to know they're not always the same.
Education
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 11
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 11 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, including trios of win bets and exactas.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Force is with Stormtrouper
The addition of Karis Teetan in the stirrups may be enough to get #10 Stormtrouper an overdue victory in the Kam Tin River Handicap, Race 8 at Happy Valley on May 11.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, May 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $1,318 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $90 worth of picks and plays for Monday, May 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trio of exactas.
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Louisiana Downs: How to bet the $308 Super High 5 carryover
Are you ready for more racing action the day after the Kentucky Derby? Then you’ll want to check out Sunday's card at Louisiana Downs, where there's a $308 Super High 5 carryover up for grabs.
Wagering
Tipsheet: Kentucky Derby 2022
The field is set for the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
Bet Kentucky Derby 148 with experts, celebrities and influencers!
Bet Kentucky Derby 148 with celebrities and influencers!
Kentucky Derby
Betting the 2022 Kentucky Derby on different budgets
Speed. It’s been the dominant factor in recent editions of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. But will Saturday’s renewal of the historic race produce a different outcome?
Kentucky Derby
The Jury: Bets and fades for Kentucky Derby Day
The TwinSpires Jury is ready to put their opinions to the test on the biggest wagering day of the year.
Kentucky Derby
Hanson: Wagering strategy for Kentucky Derby Day
The primary plays on the afternoon will be in the Kentucky Derby itself, the Pick 4 that ends in the Derby, and a win play earlier on the card.
Kentucky Derby
2022 Kentucky Derby Exotics Wagers
The 148th running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) looks like an excellent wagering opportunity, as it often does, with a wide-open field going postward at Churchill Downs on Saturday. I have a top-three for the race and will construct some plays with the trio being prominent at the finish.
Kentucky Derby
How to make money with Zandon in the Kentucky Derby
The Chad Brown-conditioned #10 Zandon (3-1) has been installed as the morning line favorite for the 148th running of the $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Betting Guide 148
Tipsheets, top picks, At a Glance reports from our authoritative handicappers, free for you!
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs: How to bet the mandatory-payout $89,819 Derby City 6 carryover
Kentucky Derby (G1) day at Churchill Downs just got even better for bettors. The 20-cent Derby City 6 boasts an $89,819 carryover, and it’s slated for a mandatory dispersal on Saturday afternoon.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby bets with an Epicenter
Considering form and the likely race pattern, I keep coming back to one horse that’s shown it all: Epicenter.
Kentucky Derby
How Future Wager backers may be feeling
People who bet on the Future Wagers now know whether the odds they got are better value than if they’d made the bets on raceday - if their bets are still alive.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Day undercard stakes plays: dirt races
The $3 million Kentucky Derby (G1) is the obvious headliner on a monstrous day of racing at Churchill Downs on Saturday. But seven additional stakes events will take place on the blockbuster card, with four of those to be run on the main strip.
Wagering
Kilroy: Betting the Kentucky Derby Pick 6
Saturday's mandatory-payout, all-stakes, 20-cent Pick 6 that ends with the Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is as enticing to bet as it is to watch. Here's how to play the sequence:
Kentucky Derby
Hanson: Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays
Spot plays for the Kentucky Oaks and other undercard races by Vance Hanson
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Tipsheet: Kentucky Oaks 2022
An overflow field of 15 sophomore fillies will go postward in the $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs on Friday.
Kentucky Derby
What is the Kentucky Oaks/Derby Double?
When the Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) roll around, it’s common to hear handicappers discuss their plays for the “Oaks/Derby Double.” But have you ever wondered what this wager entails?
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, May 6 at Churchill Downs, along with suggested singles for a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Lone Star Park.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of stakes on Thursday, May 5 at Churchill Downs, plus tickets for the $3,754 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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The best longshot to bet in the 2022 Kentucky Derby
In a seemingly wide-open edition of the Kentucky Derby, Charge It might indeed be the best longshot to keep an eye on.
Kentucky Derby
Kentucky Derby Day undercard stakes plays: turf races
A trio of graded stakes races will be contested on the lawn at Churchill Downs on Saturday, helping comprise a massive 14-race card.
Wagering
Playing the Pick 4 that ends with the Kentucky Derby
An enticing sequence of graded stakes make up a fascinating Pick 4 opportunity on Saturday's Churchill Downs slate.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, May 4 at Thistledown and Churchill Downs, including tickets for the $6,079 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.
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Hong Kong Preview: Switch to dirt may help Berlin Tango
#9 Berlin Tango could benefit from a move off the turf when he takes on a good Class 2 field in the Yuen Long Handicap over 1,650 meters (just over one mile) at Sha Tin on May 4.
Wagering
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays May 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of win bets capitalizing on the Kentucky Derby Week Money Back offer.
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2022 Kentucky Derby draw: Zandon pegged as 3-1 favorite; Epicenter in post 3
Blue Grass (G1) winner Zandon has been generating a lot of buzz going into Saturday’s Kentucky Derby (G1), and that steam made him the 3-1 morning-line favorite at the conclusion of Monday’s post position draw.
Kentucky Derby
Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for May 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Monday, May 2 at Thistledown and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
Wagering
Horses to bet in Belmont's $81,453 Pick 6 carryover
The Pick 6 went unsolved on Saturday at Belmont Park, which means the $1 wager boasts a hefty $81,453 carryover for Sunday’s card.
Wagering
How to read a Brisnet horse racing program
Have you ever wondered how to read a racing program? Then you’ve come to the right place.
Education