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Del Mar: How to bet the Hollywood Turf Cup Nov. 26
An accomplished group of seven turf stayers will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Del Mar lawn in Friday’s $250,000 Hollywood Turf Cup (G2). Six in the cast have achieved prior graded stakes success in the deep and well-matched field.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 26 at Aqueduct, Churchill Downs, and Fair Grounds, plus suggested singles for Aqueduct’s $73,574 Pick 6 carryover.
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Fair Grounds: Hanson's Spot Plays for Thanksgiving Day Nov. 25
Thanksgiving Day is the traditional lid-lifter for the Thoroughbred racing season in New Orleans, and Fair Grounds kicks off their 2021-22 meet in fine style Thursday with a nine-race card.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Thursday, Nov. 25 at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including a ticket for Churchill’s $42,774 Super High 5 carryover.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the Joseph R. Peluso Memorial Nov. 25
A well-matched field of 11 will go postward in the $75,000 Joseph R. Peluso S. at Fair Grounds on Thanksgiving Day.
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Churchill: Best way to gobble up profits in the Falls City Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will contest the $500,000 Falls City S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Thursday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 24
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 24 at Churchill Downs and Parx Racing, including a ticket for Churchill’s $13,558 Super High 5 carryover.
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What is betting "across the board," and is it a smart strategy?
Like any sport, horse racing comes with its fair share of specialized lingo. One confusing phrase you’re bound to encounter is “across the board.”
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 23
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 23 at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, including a pair of exacta bets.
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2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1, Sire Future Wager on tap
Pool 1 of the 2022 Kentucky Derby Future Wager runs over Thanksgiving weekend along with the only Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager.
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Zia Park: Spot plays for stakes-laden card Nov. 23
A whopping seven stakes races will be contested at Zia Park on Tuesday. A few of the black-type events feature heavy favorites that look especially tough to knock off, but I have found some value runners in the other big races that are worth playing.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 22 at Mahoning Valley and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Steel Valley Sprint
A deep field of 12 one-turn specialists will travel six panels in the Monday feature at Mahoning Valley, the $250,000 Steel Valley Sprint
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Two ways to bet Churchill's $6,463 Super High 5 carryover
Looking for a carryover to pursue on Sunday? Then let us steer you toward Churchill Downs, where an enticing $6,463 prize pool awaits in the $1 Super High 5.
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How to bet Gulfstream's mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson takes a race-by-race look at Saturday’s mandatory-payout $450,474 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park, which is expected to feature a final pool in excess of $3 million.
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How to bet the 2021 Cary Grant Stakes
Seven California-bred hopefuls will contest the $100,000 Cary Grant S. at Del Mar on Sunday.
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How to bet the Aqueduct stakes on Nov. 21
A pair of stakes events for two-year-olds will highlight a bright Sunday card at Aqueduct.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 19
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, Delta Downs, and Remington Park, along with insights on non-jackpot carryovers at Aqueduct and Churchill.
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How to bet the 2021 Native Diver Stakes
Conditioner Bob Baffert will saddle a trio of live players in the field and I will give the upset nod to one of his runners.
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How to bet the 2021 Red Smith Stakes
A high-quality field of 10 will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 Red Smith S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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How to bet with, and against, Obligatory in the Chilukki Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will travel one mile in the $300,000 Chilukki S. (G2) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 18
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $99 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Gulfstream Park, Aqueduct, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Gulfstream’s $2,240 Super High 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 17
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 17 at Churchill Downs and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Churchill’s $3,491 Super High 5 carryover.
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How to understand and use average winning distance statistics
Average winning distance (AWD) stats can be useful when handicapping horse races. But the numbers must be analyzed in context with the realities of average race distances in North America.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 16
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Mahoning Valley, Parx Racing, and Remington Park, plus suggested singles for a $3,042 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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Hong Kong Preview: Telecom Fighters to relish turf return
A return to the grass may be all Telecom Fighters needs to return to winning ways at Happy Valley Nov. 17.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 15
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 15 at Mahoning Valley, Turf Paradise, and Remington Park, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $4,585 Pick 5 carryover.
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Two singles for Aqueduct's $61,097 Pick 6 carryover
Ready to chase the $61,097 carryover up for grabs in Sunday’s Pick 6 sequence at Aqueduct? Then here are a couple of suggested singles for the $1 wager, which gets underway in Race 4 at 1:46 p.m. ET.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $3,797 Super High 5 carryover
The Saturday card at Churchill Downs features a $3,797 Super High 5 carryover in Race 11, a maiden special weight for juveniles racing one mile over the main track.
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How to bet the 2021 Winter Memories Stakes
A huge field of 12 three-year-old fillies will go postward in the $150,000 Winter Memories S. at Aqueduct on Sunday.
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Betting with, and against, Bell's the One in the Dream Supreme Stakes
An excellent field of seven fillies and mares will contest the $300,000 Dream Supreme S. at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 12
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Remington Park, along with a ticket for the $8,615 Super High 5 carryover at Golden Gate Fields.
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Selections and plays for the Woodbine stakes races on Nov. 13
Two graded tilts will highlight a very good 11-race card north of the border at Woodbine on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Desi Arnaz Stakes
A compact field of five two-year-old fillies will contest the Saturday feature at Del Mar, the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 11
Handicapper Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with a rundown of carryovers and seeded pools at Churchill, Gulfstream Park, and Indiana Grand.
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Mucciolo: Breeders' Cup reflections; the good, bad, and ugly
I survived yet another Breeders’ Cup weekend, and I once again came out on the positive side of the ledger, albeit by a small amount. The World Thoroughbred Championships have been good to me on more occasions than not over the years, but I did leave it very late this season to find a signature win. Here are a few of my experiences from the grand weekend of racing:
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Harness Racing: Weekly Picks and Horses to Watch for the week
Even though the champs have made their statements, the 11th month of 2021 harness is rife with action.
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What are coupled entries, and how should you bet them?
Coupled entries are among the more confusing aspects of betting horse races. But once you dig into the details, they’re not quite as complicated as they seem.
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How to bet Indiana Grand's closing-day Pick 5 (with $50k seed!)
Thursday is the final day of the 2021 racing season at Indiana Grand, and the track is celebrating by seeding its final Pick 5 pool with $50,000.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 10
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday, Nov. 10 at Indiana Grand and Churchill Downs, plus suggested single for Mahoning Valley’s $12,381 Pick 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 9
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $75 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Indiana Grand and Parx Racing, along with suggested singles for the $12,381 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Hong Kong Preview: Diamond can be brilliant again
Late-blooming #2 Diamond Brilliant can continue his winning way at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 8
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 8 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Mahoning’s $2,069 Pick 5 carryover.
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How to bet Belmont's $91,299 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is closing day of the Belmont Park fall meet, and bettors should know there’s a $91,299 Pick 6 carryover slated for mandatory dispersal.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 6
Keeler Johnson has you covered with picks, plays, and carryover insights for the Saturday cards at Belmont Park and Churchill Downs.
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Scully: Betting Breeders' Cup Saturday
One of horse racing's biggest days, Breeders' Cup Saturday features a challenging nine-race sequence, and James Scully shares how he will attack it
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Mucciolo's Breeders' Cup Saturday single
While Audarya returns to defend her title, I am siding with another in a race that has been especially good to me over the years.
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5 under the radar horses for Breeders' Cup Saturday
In my view, the favorites look to be imposing in at least three of the races, but I feel that there are multiple events where great value could be found.
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Betting with the favorites in the Nov. 6 undercard stakes at Del Mar
Before the championship racing begins, two graded tilts will take place at the picturesque track, and I will structure plays around the morning-line choice in each.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf
Normally, the Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) is billed as a showdown between the American home team and the European raiders. But the 2021 renewal is introducing a third flavor to the mix.
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Keeler Johnson's mega picks and plays of the day for Nov. 5
If you’d like a quick change a pace from the Breeders’ Cup, Keeler Johnson is sharing picks and plays for Belmont and Churchill Downs, plus a ticket for the $2,477 Super Hi-5 carryover at Golden Gate.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Sprint
A total of nine horses will travel six panels in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Dirt Mile
Eight horses will travel one-mile on the Del Mar main surface in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Mile 2021
An overflow field of 16 will converge in the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Betting with favorites on the Nov. 5 undercard at Del Mar
Prior to the handful of Breeders’ Cup races that will take place at Del Mar during Future Stars Friday, a quartet of black-type events will be contested.
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Five under the radar contenders for Breeders' Cup Friday
Four of the five major events boast deep and highly competitive fields with horses that offer great value.
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Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
Now Available: Breeders' Cup Betting Guide for 2021
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A dozen juveniles dashing five furlongs on turf can be a recipe for chaotic results. But there’s a strong chance we’ll see the opposite in Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
Looking for a formidable handicapping challenge? Look no further than Friday’s 1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 4
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Thursday at Churchill Downs, Del Mar, and Indiana Grand, including a ticket for Churchill’s $7,292 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hanson: How I will bet Breeders' Cup Friday
Win plays and the Late Pick 3 will be Vance Hanson's betting focus on Breeders' Cup Friday at Del Mar.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint
The Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) is one of the best betting races of the Nov. 5-6 championships at Del Mar. These are the key contenders, including a great win candidate at a square price!
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Harness Racing: Matrons Do Dover; Hoosier Class
Dover offers traditional Matrons and Hoosier ups the season's stakes.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint
Gamine is the heavy favorite on the morning line for Saturday's Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) at Del Mar. But is she the goods?
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf
Traditionally, the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) has been a race dominated by European raiders. Between 2007 and 2018, nine of the 12 winners prepped across the pond.
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How to bet the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Among the 14 Breeders’ Cup races taking place at Del Mar on Friday and Saturday, one of the trickiest to handicap is the $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1), and not because the field is difficult to decipher.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $100 worth of picks and plays for Wednesday at Mahoning Valley, Churchill Downs, and Del Mar, including a ticket for Churchill’s $2,221 Super High 5 carryover.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Classic 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Turf 2021
A superb and overflow field has been entered for Saturday’s $4 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1). The 1 1/2-mile test has a strong international flair, and in a race that has been dominated by the Euros over the years, I am expecting a similar outcome in 2021.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Distaff 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Distaff (G1) at Del Mar.
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Tipsheet: Breeders' Cup Juvenile 2021
John Mucciolo shares picks and plays for the 2021 Breeders' Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar.
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Hong Kong Preview: Zebrowski ready for first Hong Kong victory
Former Australian Derby runner-up Zebrowski is strongly fancied at Happy Valley Nov. 3.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Tuesday, Nov. 2 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a trio of cold exacta bets.
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Melbourne Cup: Betting with, and against, Incentivise
Incentivise is a short-priced favorite by Melbourne Cup standards but there are ways to take him on if desired.
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2021 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Here is our list of longshots to watch in the upcoming two-day, Breeders' Cup fixture on Friday and Saturday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays of the day for Nov. 1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 1 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, along with a horse to single in the $824 Pick 5 carryover at Zia Park.
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How to bet Santa Anita's $796,178 mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryover
Sunday is the final day of racing at the Santa Anita autumn meet, which means a $796,178 carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6 is slated for a mandatory payout. We're ready to play along on a $72 budget.
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Finding vulnerable favorites key in Breeders' Cup handicapping
Here are a few short-priced horses we'll be looking to beat on the first weekend of November at Del Mar.
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Keeler Johnson's MEGA picks and plays of the day for Oct. 30
One week out from the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, there aren’t many graded stakes slated to take place across North America. But that doesn’t mean the final Saturday in October will be dull.
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Belmont Park: Spooky Stakes Plays for Halloween
A trio of black-type races highlights a strong nine-race Halloween card at Belmont Park on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2021 Street Sense Stakes
A promising field of nine juveniles will go postward in the $200,000 Street Sense S. at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 29
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $60 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 29 at Belmont Park and Keeneland, along with horses to key in a pair of non-jackpot carryovers at Keeneland.
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Betting with, and against, Independence Hall in the Fayette Stakes
An excellent field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s $200,000 Fayette S.
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Breeders' Cup post times, pre-entries and wagering menu now available
Breeders' Cup Post Times, Pre-Entries & Wager Menu Now Available!
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Analyzing the 2021 Breeders' Cup Classic pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Nov. 5-6 Breeders’ Cup were announced on Wednesday, and as usual, the Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) has attracted a prospective field worthy of its $6 million purse.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 28
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Thursday, Oct. 28 at Belmont Park and Keeneland, including win bets capitalizing on a pair of TwinSpires promotions.
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Why betting small pari-mutuel wagering pools can be tricky
Can the size of a particular pari-mutuel wagering pool have a significant impact on the betting payoffs generated? The answer is yes, and the bigger the pool, the better the possibilities.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 27
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Wednesday, Oct. 27 at Keeneland and Indiana Grand, along with a ticket for Keeneland’s $20,051 Super High 5 carryover.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 26
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Tuesday at Parx Racing and Indiana Grand, along with tickets for the mandatory-payout $17,606 Super High 5 carryover at Fort Erie.
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 25
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for Monday, Oct. 25 at Mahoning Valley and Indiana Grand, including a trio of exacta wagers.
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Horses to single in lucrative carryovers at Laurel, Keeneland
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of five-figure carryovers at Laurel Park and Keeneland.
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Horses to single in Belmont's $47,777 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Belmont Park just got more exciting. In addition to a pair of graded stakes, the afternoon action features a $47,777 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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How to bet the 2021 Dowager Stakes
Sunday’s $150,000 Dowager S. (G3) at Keeneland features a field of 10 fillies and mares going 1 1/2 miles on the lawn.
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Best Bets keying Obligatory in the Raven Run Stakes
A huge field of 13 sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $250,000 Raven Run S. (G2).
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How to bet with, and against, Public Sector in the Hill Prince Stakes
A very good field of 11 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Belmont Park inner turf in Saturday’s lucrative $400,000 Hill Prince S. (G2).
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Keeler Johnson's picks and plays for Oct. 22
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares $50 worth of picks and plays for Friday, Oct. 22 at Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Penn National, including a ticket for Penn National’s $3,627 Pick 5 carryover.
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Belmont Park: Exotic plays for the Noble Damsel Stakes
A cast of 10, with one a main-track only entrant, will contest Saturday’s Noble Damsel S. (G3) at Belmont Park.
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How to bet the 2021 Perryville Stakes
A total of nine sophomores will travel seven-eighths on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $150,000 Perryville S.
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