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What is a handicap race in horse racing?
You’ve likely heard the term handicapping referring to the process of analyzing a horse race to determine the most likely winner. But… what is a handicap race?
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Grand High 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 29 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin May 29
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Finger Lakes, and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to play in Presque Isle’s $326 Pick 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 28, 2024
Dick Powell's shares his top picks for all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pimlico’s $384,474 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 27 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with analysis of Pimlico’s mandatory-payout $384,474 Pick 6 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 27, 2024
Dick Powell's views of all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Monday.
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How to bet the 2024 Gamely Stakes
The Leonard Powell-trained #6 Anisette will make her much anticipated four-year-old debut in Monday’s $300,000 Gamely S. (G1).
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Tabbing Late Runners in the 2024 Shoemaker Mile
The field for Monday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1) boasts a lot of class and a plethora of speed.
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How to bet the 2024 Winning Colors
A total of 11 fillies and mares will go six panels on the Churchill Downs dirt in Monday’s $250,000 Winning Colors S. (G3).
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Wonder Again Stakes
A total of eight sophomore fillies, including two main-track-only contenders, entered Monday’s $200,000 Wonder Again S. (G2) at Aqueduct.
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Churchill Downs: Betting the $5,615 Super High 5 carryover
The $1 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs went unsolved in the final race on Saturday, triggering a $5,615 carryover into the opening race on Sunday’s card.
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2024 Irish 1000 Guineas Day: Who can step up if Opera Singer hits wrong note?
Aidan O’Brien will send out short-priced favorites in both of the day’s Group 1s, the feast-or-famine Auguste Rodin in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) and the returning Opera Singer in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1). But as their descriptors suggest, neither has a straightforward task on Sunday.
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Adare Manor Looms Large in 2024 Santa Margarita
The Bob Baffert-trained #5 Adare Manor is among the top distaffers in training and leads a compact field of five in the $200,000 Santa Margarita S.
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How to bet the 2024 Daytona Stakes
The closing race at Santa Anita on Sunday is the $100,000 Daytona S. (G3), an about 6 1/2-furlong dash down the hillside turf course.
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Emerald Downs: Who to single in the low-takeout $7,814 Pick 6 carryover
Pick 6 fans are strongly advised to check out Saturday’s $7,814 Pick 6 carryover at Emerald Downs. There are several good reasons to play along.
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Longshots and value plays for Churchill Downs racing on May 25
Churchill Downs will feature an 11-race card on Saturday over Memorial Day weekend, headlined by the $250,000 Keertana S. for fillies and mares in Race 10.
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Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 25
The Sunday card at Sha Tin (beginning late Saturday night/early Sunday 12:45 a.m. ET) features the Champions & Chater Cup (G1).
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2024 Irish 2000 Guineas Day: A 50-1 shot to consider in your wagering strategy
Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1) card at the Curragh is part of the Rest of the World Money Back offer on TwinSpires.com.
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The Curragh: Irish 1,000 Guineas, Tattersalls Gold Cup Preview
The Curragh hosts two Group 1 races on Sunday, and both look to be competitive – especially with a special betting offer.
International
The Curragh: Irish 2,000 Guineas Preview, Horses, Picks
It’s pretty difficult to see Ireland’s first Classic of 2024 as anything but a Richard Hannon versus Aidan O’Brien contest.
International
Betting With, and Against, Chop Chop in the Keertana Stakes
A total of seven fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S. at Churchill Downs.
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Exotics Plays for the Pennine Ridge Stakes
Seven sophomores will go postward in the competitive $200,000 Pennine Ridge S. (G2) on the Aqueduct lawn on Saturday.
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How to bet the Cliff Hanger Stakes
The Saturday feature at Monmouth Park is the $100,000 Cliff Hanger S., a 1 1/16-mile contest to be run over the lawn. An especially well-matched field of nine will vie in what looks like an attractive betting event.
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Winning Colors Stakes trends and field analysis
On Memorial Day, May 27, Churchill Downs will host the 21st edition of the Winning Colors S. (G3), a six-furlong sprint for older fillies and mares that was first run in 2004 at the famed Louisville racetrack.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 25 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and more. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill and Gulfstream maidens
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 24 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, along with analysis of the $2,278 Pick 5 carryover at Hastings Racecourse.
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The Curragh: Maidens, handicaps kick off Irish Guineas Weekend May 24, 2024
TwinSpires.com’s Rest of the World Money Back offer is available for all qualifying races over Irish Guineas Weekend at the Curragh. The meeting opens Friday with a card including intriguing maidens and a couple of premier handicaps.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Casse juvenile can shine
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 23 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Super High 5 carryovers.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Sandown May 23
My journey through the English flat season continues Thursday when Sandown hosts a meeting held primarily during the evening hours local time, but early afternoon for those of us in the U.S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: A pair of 8-1 shots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 22 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to play in the $557 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis by Dick Powell Wednesday May 22, 2024
Dick Powell's views of all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 22
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 21 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including an analysis of Presque Isle’s $2,002 Pick 5 carryover.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Dick Powell's views of all eight races at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday.
Expert Picks
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including an 8-1 longshot on Presque Isle’s opening-day card.
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Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 20, 2024
Dick Powell handicaps the opening day card at Presque Isle Downs.
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Aqueduct: Who to single in the $103,066 Pick 6 carryover
After going unsolved for two days in a row, the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct has tossed up a carryover worth $103,066 for Sunday’s card.
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2024 Preakness Stakes Coverage; Breaking News, Odds, Analysis, Expert Picks | May 18, 2024
TwinSpires will be here LIVE starting at 10:30 AM EST giving you the latest race entries, replays, odds, and more for the second leg of the Triple Crown!
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Aqueduct: Horses to play in the $25,502 Pick 6 carryover
Many bettors are focusing their Saturday attention on Pimlico, where the Preakness (G1) is taking place. But don’t overlook the Aqueduct card, which features a $25,502 Pick 6 carryover.
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Why I’m betting Tuscan Gold to win the Preakness Stakes
The 2024 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico is packed with accomplished horses. So why am I betting on #8 Tuscan Gold, one of only two horses in the field who has yet to win a stakes?
Triple Crown
Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 18
Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which begins late Saturday night U.S. time, 12:45 a.m. ET).
International
Hanson: Spot Plays for Newbury, Pimlico May 18
It'll be a long and exciting day of racing around the world on Saturday, as my attention will be focused on the action at Newbury in England in the morning and the Preakness Day program at Pimlico the remainder of the day.
Preakness Stakes
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 18 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali argue their best bets and fades at Pimlico for the Preakness Day card and look at racing at Churchill Downs. Ashley and James provide their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin's opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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How to bet the Sir Barton Stakes
A total of 10 sophomores will go postward in Saturday’s $100,000 Sir Barton S. at Pimlico.
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How to bet the 2024 Gallorette Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares, with two as main-track only entrants, are slated for the grassy $100,000 Gallorette S. (G3) at Pimlico on Saturday.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,615 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 17 at Churchill Downs, Pimlico, and Santa Anita, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,615 Super High 5 carryover.
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Betting the 2024 Preakness on different budgets
A seemingly wide-open field has assembled for the 2024 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. A solid case can be made for many of the entrants to win the 1 3/16-mile race.
Triple Crown
Twirling Point the pick in Murphy Stakes
A dozen sophomores have been entered to contest the $100,000 James W. Murphy S. at Pimlico on Saturday.
Wagering
2024 Preakness Stakes Latest News and Notes
The 149th running of the Preakness S. is quickly upon us. Our Preakness News and Notes offers all our coverage in one place to act as the ultimate guide to aid in your betting experience.
Preakness Stakes
How to bet the Vagrancy Stakes
A cast of six talented fillies and mares will travel 6 1/2 furlongs on the Aqueduct dirt in Saturday’s $175,000 Vagrancy S. (G3).
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Dinner Party Stakes Exotics Plays
An accomplished field of 12 will run 1 1/8 miles on the Pimlico lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Dinner Party S. (G3).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ward firster looks live
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 16 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Finger Lakes, including a first-time starter from the hot Wesley Ward barn.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 16, 2024
Jason discusses the Preakness (G1), how it changes with Muth scratched, and more!
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How to bet the 2024 The Very One Stakes
An overflow field of 13 fillies and mares will dash five-eighths on the Pimlico lawn in Friday’s $100,000 The Very One S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Louisville Stakes
A total of 11 turf stayers will run 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Louisville S. (G3).
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Hanson: 2024 Black-Eyed Susan Day Spot Plays
Some of the more intriguing betting races on Friday's Black-Eyed Susan Day card at Pimlico will be found in the lower-level overnight events, rather than in the stakes.
Wagering
Lady Moscato is the Miss Preakness Value Play
The $150,000 Miss Preakness S. (G3) is loaded with speed and the race seems to set up perfectly for a filly to come from off the pace.
Wagering
How to bet the 2024 Hilltop Stakes
A trio of sophomore fillies stand out to me in the $100,000 Hilltop S. at Pimlico on Friday.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Beer Can Man in the McKay Turf Sprint
A dozen turf dashers will go five panels on the Pimlico green in Saturday’s $100,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
Wagering
The FREE Preakness Stakes 149 Betting Guide
Download the best Preakness Stakes betting guide available; expert picks, rich analysis and official odds
Triple Crown
2024 Preakness Stakes: Meet the Contenders
Meet the horses running in the 2024 Preakness S at Pimlico. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Preakness Stakes
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis stakes plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $1,758 Super High 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
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2024 Brisnet Preakness Speed Rating Report and Run Style Analysis
Nine three-year-olds are set for the middle jewel of the Triple Crown, Saturday’s 149th running of the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico, and we will preview Brisnet Speed ratings and run styles
Preakness Stakes
Tipsheet: 2024 Preakness Stakes
An excellent field of eight three-year-olds will travel 1 3/16 miles on the Pimlico dirt in the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday, the $2 million Preakness S. (G1).
Preakness Stakes
Tipsheet: 2024 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
An octet of sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Pimlico dirt in Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan S. (G2).
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 15
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster analyzes the Wednesday card at Happy Valley and makes his selections.
Expert Picks
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $2,505 Pick 6 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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2024 Preakness Stakes: Muth installed as 8-5 favorite
The post positions have been drawn for Saturday's 149th running of the Preakness (G1).
Preakness Stakes
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Thistledown
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 13 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a stakes winner offering 10-1 morning line odds.
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Aqueduct: A horse to single in the $86,599 Pick 6 carryover
Bettors who want to win a share of Sunday’s non-jackpot $86,599 Pick 6 carryover at Aqueduct will have to decipher a formidable set of races.
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Churchill Downs: Analyzing the $5,647 Super High 5 carryover
The $1 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs went unsolved in the final race on Friday, triggering a $5,647 carryover into the first race on Saturday.
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Occult the key in 2024 Serena’s Song Stakes
Alpha Delta Stables’ #7 Occult had a very good sophomore campaign and looks set to improve in 2024 as she looms large in the $100,000 Serena’s Song S. at Monmouth on Sunday.
Wagering
How to bet the Soaring Softly Stakes
An overflow cast of 14 sophomore fillies has been entered for the $175,000 Soaring Softly S. (G3) at Aqueduct on Sunday. The six-furlong dash on the outer lawn looks to be an attractive betting affair and I am using a trio of runners in the heat.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 10
Selections and analysis for the Saturday card at Sha Tin that begins late Friday night U.S. time.
International
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 30-1 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 10 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, including a horse to play in Churchill’s $4,349 Super High 5 carryover.
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The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets and Fades for May 11 [Video]
Racing analysts Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali talk their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Belmont at the Big A. Ashley and James give their thoughts in the written portion below. Be sure to check out Darin opinions in our on-camera portion as well!
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Tipsheet: 2024 Peter Pan Stakes
An intriguing and talented field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan S. (G3)
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2024 Man o’ War Exotics Plays
A deep field of turf stayers will contest the $400,000 Man o’ War S. (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday. The 1 3/8-mile grassy tussle has a strong European influence to it with five runners that were bred overseas, and I expect four of those to make a huge impact in the event.
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How to bet With, and Against, Nice As Pie in the Mamzelle
A massive group has been entered for Saturday’s $225,000 Mamzelle S. at Churchill Downs. The 5 1/2-furlong turf dash is led by #2 Nice As Pie (9-5) who is 4-for-4 on the Turfway synthetic this season, with wins in the Valdale S. and Serena’s Song S. in succession as of late.
Wagering
How to bet the Runhappy Stakes at Aqueduct
Stakes winner #1 Straight No Chaser will face five foes in his anticipated return to racing in Saturday’s $175,000 Runhappy S. (G3), one of four graded races on the excellent card.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-timer price plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 9 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a trio of first-time starters at odds between 4-1 and 8-1.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including longshots at 8-1 and 10-1.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 7 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold $30 double wager.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Single for $14,871 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 6 at Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in the $14,871 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Gulfstream: How to bet the $3,244 Super High 5 carryover
A relatively quiet Sunday of post-Kentucky Derby racing includes a $3,244 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Wagering
Official 2024 Kentucky Derby live odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
The 2024 Kentucky Derby holds a large volume of value among the horses entered. Suggested plays to use in your betting strategy are as follows...
Kentucky Derby
Why I'm Betting Sierra Leone in the Kentucky Derby
Sierra Leone closed fast in the Blue Grass Stakes (G1) on April 6 to earn another 100 points and morning line odds of 3-1 for today's Kentucky Derby. This son of Gun Runner's record of 4-3-1-0 is just one reason why I will be betting on #2 Sierra Leone in the 2024 Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Where to Watch the 2024 Kentucky Derby: Date, Time, Live Stream & TV Schedule
Ready for the historic 150th Kentucky Derby? Watch the fastest two minutes in sports on your television or phone via either NBC or TwinSpires.com.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby Betting Picks and Expert Predictions
What are the TwinSpires horse racing analysts betting?
Kentucky Derby
How to bet against the Kentucky Derby 150 favorite
Fierceness entered Kentucky Derby week as the morning-line favorite at 5-2 on the strength of his 13 1/2-length victory in the Florida Derby on March 30. Yet I find myself considering putting my betting dollars elsewhere Saturday.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby Horses and Top Contenders
The 150th Kentucky Derby features an overflow field of 22 horses for this classic 1 1/4-mile test.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2024 Kentucky Derby
A full field of sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles over the famed Churchill Downs surface in the 150th running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1).
Kentucky Derby
Betting the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets
A full field will go postward in Saturday’s 150th $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) beneath the Twin Spires. Will conditioners Brad Cox or Bill Mott, who each have one Derby win to their credit despite their horse not crossing the wire in first, add a second victory in the storied race to pad their substantial respective resumes?
Kentucky Derby
How Mucciolo is betting the 2024 Kentucky Derby
I’m a big fan of this particular cast of sophomores that will go postward for the 150th Kentucky Derby (G1). The field features potential superstars and lightly raced prospects with especially high ceilings.
Kentucky Derby
Churchill Downs: Betting the Kentucky Derby Day mandatory-payout $75,438 Pick 6 carryover
One of the most enticing bets on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs is the Derby City 6. The 20-cent Pick 6 has accumulated a $75,438 carryover that will be paid out in mandatory fashion during Saturday’s card.
Kentucky Derby
2024 Kentucky Derby, Oaks Betting Guide: Picks, Odds, Horses
Expert horse racing analysts and handicappers Vance Hanson, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Ashley Anderson, John Mucciolo and Keeler Johnson have studied the Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby cards to present their betting opinions for 2024.
Kentucky Derby
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pimlico’s $384,474 Pick 6 mandatory payout
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