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TwinSpires Casino player wins $37,000 on $3 bet on Rise of the Mountain King slot
There’s a new king of the mountain today at TwinSpires Casino after a Michigan resident won $37,383.20 on a $3 bet playing our Rise of the Mountain King slot game.
Casino News
Pedigree Profile: Ram
From claimer to Triple Crown contender, Ram has made great progress. The improving chestnut sold for $375,000 as a yearling, at least in part because he’s bred to be a high-class prospect.
Racing
UFC 262: Dariush vs. Ferguson betting odds, preview, and pick
Beneil Dariush hopes to push Tony Ferguson further down the lightweight rankings when the two fighters meet at UFC 262 on May 15.
MMA
UFC 262: Oliveira vs. Chandler betting odds, preview, and pick
The UFC lightweight round-robin continues when Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler face off for the vacant title at UFC 262.
MMA
Team USA heavily favored in 2021 Ryder Cup odds
Team USA enters the 2021 Ryder Cup as -137 favorites despite a poor record in recent years.
Golf
Harness Weekly Update: Mild Reynolds Success; Chalk Rules
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
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The greatest Bowl Game in racing history
One of the greatest bowl games in history has nothing at all to do with football.
Racing
Handicapping the Cross Country Pick 5 for May 8
Multi-race bettors who like turf racing should find some appeal in Saturday's Cross Country Pick 5, the sequence of which uses a total four grass races at Churchill Downs and Belmont Park.
Racing
Racing Spotlight: Firenze Fire, Luis Saez, Steve Asmussen
This week, we highlight Firenze Fire, jockey Luis Saez, and Steve Asmussen.
Racing
Pedigree profile: Unbridled Honor
Unbridled Honor isn’t the most accomplished three-year-old in training—at least, not yet. But he’s made steady progress and might eventually grow into the top-class pedigree he brings to the table.
Racing
NASCAR Goodyear 400 odds and value picks
Kyle Larson is the betting favorite for the Goodyear 400, but he has never won at Darlington. Let’s go looking for some value as we make our selections for Sunday's NASCAR Cup Series throwback race!
NASCAR
Preakness Stakes international scouting report: France Go de Ina
France Go de Ina is only the second Japanese-trained runner to try the Preakness, after Lani finished fifth in 2016. While Lani brought some credentials, France Go de Ina relies more on untapped potential.
Racing
Alvarez vs. Saunders: The best betting props for fight night
Saul Alvarez and Billy Joe Saunders are just moments away from their hotly anticipated showdown. Let's take a look at the best betting props available before the first bell rings.
Boxing
NHL picks: Rangers vs. Bruins, Blackhawks vs. Hurricanes
Let’s have a look at the most intriguing matchups taking place on the ice this Thursday night!
NHL
Hoosier Park harness racing plays for May 5, 2021
For the program on May 5 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
Betting Info
Wells Fargo Championship odds, preview, and course notes
Before the second golf major of the season, the PGA Tour will make a stop at the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club, the site of the 2017 PGA Championship.
Golf
The best betting props for the Wells Fargo Championship
TwinSpires golf analyst Josh Powell shares his top four betting props for the 2021 Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow Club.
Golf
The 5 most shocking UFC submissions of all time
In the UFC, there is nothing more breathtaking than an incredible submission. Be it locks, chokes, or twists, these stunning holds have led to many legendary moments in the octagon.
MMA
Who was the most impressive undercard winner from Kentucky Derby weekend?
The 2021 Kentucky Derby was a thrill, with Medina Spirit digging in to hold off Mandaloun. Now, it's up to you: revisit these sparkling performances from Kentucky Derby week and let us know: in the stakes leading up to the Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks, who was the most impressive winner?
Racing
Mucciolo: Three lessons I learned during Kentucky Derby weekend
Another fantastic Kentucky Derby weekend in the books, where exciting and memorable racing took place at Churchill Downs. We got to witness some of the top horses in the country perform, both males and females, on both the turf and dirt, with some pulsating finishes at the wire.
Racing
TwinSpires Casino player wins $100,000 on Red White & Blue slot
One of the most popular slot machines of all time is now even more popular with a Pennsylvania resident after he won $100,000 playing Red White & Blue at TwinSpires Casino.
Casino News
Harness Weekly Update: Dexter, Buckeye Wins & Exotics
The TwinSpires Harness Blog Weekly Update covers our successes and failures from selected features and the horses-to-watch list (H2W).
Betting Info
Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit faces stiff Triple Crown challenge
Day-after reflections on the Kentucky Derby (G1) involve not only an analysis of how the race was won and lost, but also what it portends for the remaining jewels of the Triple Crown. While Medina Spirit’s victory was both brave and historic, his task only gets tougher from here.
Racing
Who is the ultimate Wisconsin Badger?
Who is the ultimate Badger? It is Ron Dayne, Mark Johnson, Jessie Vetter McConnell, or Ultimate Badger the horse? Let's examine the case for each.
Racing
Malathaat stays unbeaten in Kentucky Oaks
Shadwell Stable’s Malathaat overcame a problematic start and a stubborn Search Results to extend her record to 5-for-5 in Friday’s $1.25 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Racing
Who is the best Kentucky Derby winner of the 2000s?
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is coming up on Saturday, May 1. For this week's poll, let's look back into Derby history...but not too far back.
Racing
Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
Which Kentucky Derby 147 undercard stakes is your perfect race?
Racing
Daily Underdog Picks: Injury-riddled Jazz will cover against red-hot Suns
The Jazz will be without Mike Conley and Donovan Mitchell on Friday night, but still have enough talent to keep things close against the Suns.
NBA
NASCAR Buschy McBusch Race 400 odds and value picks
Kansas Speedway is the site for Sunday’s Buschy McBusch Race 400, a NASCAR Cup Series event that was named by the fans via contest. Denny Hamlin looks like a beatable favorite.
NASCAR
2021 Kentucky Derby one-liners
If you’re finding it challenging to sift through the Kentucky Derby contenders this year, you’re not alone.
Racing
"Mattress Mack" is betting big on Kentucky Derby favorite Essential Quality
Furniture store entrepreneur Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale will wager anywhere from $2 million to $4 million on the unbeaten colt at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Kentucky Oaks Day spot plays at Churchill Downs
We'll concentrate our spot plays on the final three stakes on the Kentucky Oaks card, including the fascinating feature of the day.
Racing
Spot Plays for the Kentucky Derby card and 2000 Guineas
The Kentucky Derby (G1) is back where it belongs in 2021, on the first Saturday in May, and as expected the entire 14-race card at Churchill Downs is tremendous.
Racing
Can the Carolina Hurricanes storm their way to a Stanley Cup?
Carolina's odds of winning the Stanley Cup have moved to +900, which puts them fifth on the board at this point of the season.
NHL
Analyzing the running styles of 2021 Kentucky Derby contenders
Post positions for the 2021 Kentucky Derby were drawn on Tuesday, the last step necessary for handicappers to finalize their pace predictions and guesstimate which horses will receive ideal trips.
Racing
Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
Racing Spotlight: Dayoutoftheoffice, Paco Lopez, Wesley Ward
Racing
More Than One Way to Wear Roses
Ron McAnally built a Hall of Fame career training superstars like John Henry and Bayakoa and sent 10 horses to the Kentucky Derby over his 50-year career. Though fourth place is his best finish as a trainer, as co-breeder of leading contender Rock Your World, McAnally is a rarity Derby history. He follows in the footsteps of another legendary breeder/trainer - the “Wizard of the Turf,” John E. Madden.
Racing
Harness Racing: Dexter, Graduates, Sophs In Focus
TwinSpires covers the Hambletonian-worthy colts in the Dexter Cup as the Grand Circuit continues on Kentucky Derby Day.
Betting Info
These are the five fighters Jake Paul should be targeting
From Jorge Masvidal to his own brother Logan, here are the five fighters Jake Paul should consider for his next bout.
Boxing
The best jockeys that have never won the Kentucky Derby
A horseman’s greatness is often determined by their success in Triple Crown races, particularly the Kentucky Derby (G1). These five outstanding jockeys are without a win in the "Run for the Roses."
Racing
The Name Game: The thread connecting all 20 Kentucky Derby contenders
Like a Helium balloon, the Essential Quality it takes to contest the Kentucky Derby has once again risen to the top.
Racing
Katie Taylor vs. Natasha Jonas betting odds, preview, and pick
A pair of amateur rivals renew their hostilities in the pro ranks when Katie Taylor faces off against Natasha Jonas on May 1.
Boxing
UFC Fight Night: Swanson vs. Chikadze betting odds, preview, and pick
Cub Swanson and Giga Chikadze face off this Saturday, May 1. It’s a big test for the emerging Chikadze, and the veteran Swanson will give him no safe quarter.
MMA
Valspar Championship odds, preview, and course notes
With the PGA Championship looming, some of the top golfers in the world will head to Innisbrook Resort for the Valspar Championship in Palm Harbor, Florida.
Golf
The best betting props for the Valspar Championship
TwinSpires golf analyst Josh Powell shares his top four bets for the Valspar Championship at Copperhead Course.
Golf
4 jockey stats to know for Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs
If you’re a bettor who factors jockey assignments into your handicapping, we’ve got a handful of stats and facts for you to keep in mind during Kentucky Derby week at Churchill Downs:
Racing
One Hundred Years Ago, Colonel Bradley Goes for the One-Two
A century ago, the Kentucky Derby was blossoming into the Run for the Roses, America’s most famous horse race. Names now iconic in Derby history contributed to its growing popularity, these humans and horses synonymous with cascading blankets of roses and icy cups of mint juleps: Regret and Exterminator, Harry Payne Whitney and Colonel Matt Winn. In the 1920s and 1930s, another Kentucky colonel added his name to that list, Edward Riley Bradley.
Racing
Hoosier Park harness plays: April 28
For the program on April 28 at Hoosier Park, we suggest some horses for selected plays that may fit in any type of wager.
Betting Info
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Luis Saez
The rise of jockey Luis Saez has been meteoric. Ever since he started riding, he’s been a force to be reckoned with.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Jockey Profile: Mike Smith
The 55-year-old from New Mexico has partnered with some of racing’s most legendary horses since picking up his first official victory.
Racing
