J. Keeler Johnson
J. Keeler Johnson (also known as “Keelerman”) is a writer, blogger, videographer, handicapper, and all-around horse racing enthusiast who was drawn to the sport by Curlin's quest to become North America's richest racehorse.
Oaklawn Park: The best win bets to play in the Razorback and Dixie Belle
It’s easy to get caught up in betting exotic wagers on a day-to-day basis, chasing the promise of big payoffs from small investments. But sometimes straightforward win bets can be just as appealing.
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Betting exactas and trifectas in the Southwest Stakes
The $750,000 Southwest (G3) at Oaklawn Park is being billed as a two-horse showdown between Essential Quality and Jackie’s Warrior. But which one will prevail?
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Turfway Park: Betting superfectas in the John Battaglia Memorial
Are you in the mood to tackle an ultra-tough handicapping challenge? Friday’s running of the John Battaglia Memorial at Turfway Park ought to fit the bill.
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How to bet Laurel Park's all-stakes Pick 4
One week later than originally planned, Laurel Park will host an action-packed Saturday card featuring six stakes worth a combined $900,000. Let's put together tickets for the all-stakes Pick 4.
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Buena Vista Stakes
Although 10 fillies and mares have been entered in Saturday’s $200,000 Buena Vista S. (G2) at Santa Anita, two runners appear to rank a cut above the others in this one-mile turf test.
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Fonner Park: Best exotic bet to play in the Grasmick Stakes
Fonner Park, which rose to prominence in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, is back in action. The stakes action at the 2021 meet kicks off with the $15,000 Grasmick S. on Saturday.
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Top picks for the Saudi Cup Day races at Riyadh
Seven stakes worth a combined $28.5 million, including the second running of the world’s richest horse race… it’s clear Saturday’s card at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is going to be a memorable one.
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10 unheralded Kentucky Derby contenders to follow
It’s not uncommon for the Kentucky Derby winner to burst out of nowhere only a month or two before the first Saturday in May. Could these 10 unheralded Derby contenders step up in the spring?
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Life Is Good if you're Bob Baffert
The Kentucky Derby is barely more than 2 1/2 months away, which means action is heating up in the winter prep races.
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Golden Gate Fields: How to bet the El Camino Real Derby
Saturday’s $100,000 El Camino Real Derby at Golden Gate Fields presents an intriguing, but potentially straightforward handicapping challenge.
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Betting trifectas in the Gulfstream Park Sprint and Turf Sprint
Sprinters will take center stage at Gulfstream Park on Saturday for a pair of graded stakes on dirt and turf.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the Risen Star and Rachel Alexandra
Racing fans will have an opportunity to see Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby contenders compete in back-to-back races on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
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Santa Anita: How to (boldly) bet the Late Pick 5 on Feb. 7
The minimum bet amount for Sunday’s Late Pick 5 at Santa Anita is 50 cents, but you don’t always have to play the absolute minimum!
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Gulfstream Park stakes spot plays for Feb. 6
Tampa Bay Downs isn’t the only Florida racetrack hosting competitive stakes races on Saturday. Gulfstream Park will join the fray with a pair of appealing grass events.
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Santa Anita: Three horses to use in the Feb. 6 Rainbow Pick 6
A massive Pick 6 carryover is slated for dispersal on Saturday at Santa Anita, with millions of fresh dollars likely to join the pool as bettors flock to win a share of the action.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Betting an all-stakes Pick 3 on Feb. 6
Hoping to build your bankroll in advance of Saturday’s Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs? Then you need to check out the three undercard stakes races.
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Which horse should you bet in the Sam F. Davis Stakes?
The Sam F. Davis S. (G3) at Tampa Bay Downs dates back to 1981 and will celebrate its 40th anniversary on Saturday. A strong field has been entered, but one horse stands out as the runner to beat.
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Betting trifectas in the Withers Stakes
Should you favor local runners in Saturday's renewal of the $250,000 Withers S. (G3) at Aqueduct? Not necessarily.
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Sam Houston: Betting the all-stakes Pick 4 on Jan. 31
The final day of January brings an action-packed evening of stakes races at Sam Houston Race Park. We're playing the all-stakes Pick 4 on a $36 budget.
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Santa Anita: A Pick 3 play for Jan. 30
The Robert B. Lewis (G3) is the main highlight on Saturday at Santa Anita, but the San Pasqual (G2) is also an appealing betting race.
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Gulfstream Park: Stakes spot plays for Jan. 30
While the Holy Bull (G3) is drawing all the headlines, there are actually four other stakes races taking place on Saturday at Gulfstream Park, and we're playing them all on a $75 budget.
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Gulfstream Park: Betting superfectas in the Holy Bull
Looking for a great race to bet Saturday? You should check out the $200,000 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park.
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Santa Anita: Betting superfectas in the Robert B. Lewis
An elite field of Kentucky Derby contenders will face off in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita.
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Oaklawn Park stakes spot plays for Jan. 30
Fillies and mares will take center stage in a pair of stakes races at Oaklawn Park on Saturday, including a Road to the Kentucky Oaks qualifier.
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How you should bet Knicks Go in the Pegasus World Cup
Handicapping the fourth edition of the $3 million Pegasus World Cup (G1) boils down to a simple question. Can anyone catch Knicks Go?
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The horse you need to bet in the Pegasus World Cup Turf
There are no certainties in horse racing. But I’m pretty certain #5 Colonel Liam (7-2) is going to emerge victorious from Saturday’s $1 million Pegasus World Cup Turf (G1) at Gulfstream Park.
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Opening day spot plays for Oaklawn Park
Winter officially began a month ago, but down in Hot Springs, Arkansas, the season doesn’t truly begin until the race meet at Oaklawn Park gets underway.
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Best exotic wager to play in the Smarty Jones Stakes
It looks like exotic wagers will be the key to cashing a big payoff in Friday’s $150,000 Smarty Jones Stakes at Oaklawn Park.
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50-1 shots to bet in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2
Rather than play popular horses at short prices, let’s think outside the box and bet a couple of promising 50-1 shots in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 2.
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Three exacta plays for Laurel Park stakes Jan. 16
Saturday is going to be a busy day for horse racing across the United States. No fewer than 25 stakes races are on the agenda, with Laurel Park alone contributing half a dozen to the total.
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Betting trifectas in the Santa Anita stakes Jan. 16
California-bred racehorses will take center stage Saturday at Santa Anita for a quintet of stakes races, and we've put together three trifecta plays on a $75 budget.
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Fair Grounds: Stakes spot plays for Jan. 16
Think the Lecomte (G3) is the only race of note taking place on Saturday at Fair Grounds? Think again! We've got spot plays for the Louisiana (G3) and Silverbulletday S.
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Fair Grounds: Betting exotic wagers in the Lecomte
You can usually count on Fair Grounds to draw deep fields for their Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races, and Saturday’s renewal of the $200,000 Lecomte (G3) is no exception.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the early Pick 3 on Jan. 10
Planning to bet Fair Grounds on Sunday? The early Pick 3 looks enticing with a pair of possible singles in the sequence. We’ve got a $20 play to get you started:
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Aqueduct: The best exotic bet for the Rego Park Stakes
Trainer Todd Pletcher is enjoying a strong winter season at Aqueduct, and he can add to his decorated résumé with a victory in Sunday’s $100,000 Rego Park S. for New York-breds.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the Nelson J. Menard Memorial Stakes
Check out the field for Saturday’s $75,000 Nelson J. Menard Memorial S. at Fair Grounds, and you’ll find it’s essentially a rematch of last month’s Pan Zareta S.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the Tropical Turf
A deep field has turned out to contest Saturday’s $100,000 Tropical Turf (G3) at Gulfstream Park, but three runners appear to stand above the rest.
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Santa Anita: Betting a straight exacta in the Las Cienegas Stakes
Although there are several promising up-and-comers entered in Saturday’s $100,000 Las Cienegas (G3) at Santa Anita, a couple of established graded stakes winners look tough to defeat.
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Santa Anita: Betting against the favorites in the La Canada Stakes
At first glance, Saturday’s $200,000 La Canada (G3) at Santa Anita looks like a deep race bound to be dominated by logical contenders. And yet, the favorites might not be unbeatable at short prices.
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Handicapping the San Gabriel Stakes at Santa Anita
The Sham (G3) isn’t the only graded stakes race taking place on Saturday at Santa Anita. The San Gabriel (G2) is also on the agenda, and from a betting perspective, it looks like the better race.
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Handicapping the Gravesend Stakes at Aqueduct
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson ranks the five horses entered in Saturday's $100,000 Gravesend S. at Aqueduct.
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Betting the Mucho Macho Man Stakes at Gulfstream Park
Could handicapping Saturday’s $100,000 Mucho Macho Man S. be as simple as betting the most accomplished runners in the field?
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Santa Anita spot plays for New Year's Day
The feature race at Santa Anita on New Year’s Day is the $200,000 Joe Hernandez (G2), a 6 1/2-furlong turf sprint with a deep field. But it’s far from the only appealing event on the card.
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Best bet to play in the Jerome Stakes
Following a brief hiatus, the Road to the Kentucky Derby will resume on New Year’s Day with the running of the $200,000 Jerome S. at Aqueduct.
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Best bet to play in the Sham Stakes
What is the best bet to play in Saturday’s $100,000 Sham (G3) at Santa Anita, where Life Is Good looms as a formidable favorite? The trifecta may be the answer.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 26
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his picks and plays for Saturday, Dec. 26.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 24
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 24.
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Betting the Robert J. Frankel Stakes at Santa Anita
Miss Teheran might seem overmatched at first glance, but there's a chance this Chad Brown trainee will outrun expectations in the $200,000 Robert J. Frankel (G3).
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Santa Anita Pick 3 play for Dec. 27
Racing continues at Santa Anita on Sunday with a 10-race card highlighted by a pair of stakes events. Let’s take $24 and aim to hit the Pick 3 kicking off in Race 2.
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Santa Anita: Opening day turf stakes spot plays
The $300,000 American Oaks (G1), the $200,000 Mathis Brothers Mile (G2), and the $75,000 Lady of Shamrock S. have drawn a combined 27 entries, providing plenty of horses for handicappers to consider.
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Tampa Bay Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 23
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 23.
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Santa Anita: Spot plays for the Malibu, La Brea, and San Antonio
The year may be winding down, but racing action at Santa Anita Park is just heating up. The winter meet kicks off on Saturday with a spectacular 11-race card featuring half a dozen stakes races.
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Fair Grounds: How to bet the early Pick 3 on Dec. 27
Are you ready for another enjoyable afternoon of racing at Fair Grounds? The Sunday card kicks off with an enticing Pick 3 well worth pursuing.
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Laurel Park stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
The post-Christmas Saturday card at Laurel Park includes eight stakes races worth a combined $850,000. We're playing two of them on a $60 budget.
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Gulfstream Park stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
Picks and plays for three stakes races on Saturday’s action-packed, post-Christmas card at Gulfstream Park.
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Fair Grounds stakes spot plays for Dec. 26
Fans of all-stakes, multi-race wagers will be excited to play the Saturday card at Fair Grounds. Three stakes events are on the agenda, arranged in consecutive fashion for the convenience of bettors.
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Gulfstream Park: A Pick 3 play for Dec. 24
Looking for a little handicapping action before racing takes a break for Christmas? Then check out the enticing Thursday card at Gulfstream Park. We've got a $30 Pick 3 play to get your started.
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Hong Kong: What is the best race to bet at Happy Valley on Dec. 23?
Hefty trifecta payoffs are pretty much par for the course at Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong, and Wednesday's sixth race offers the opportunity for a lucrative bet.
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Parx: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 22
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 22.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 21
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 21.
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Dec. 19 spot plays for Fair Grounds and Turfway Park
Picks and plays on a $60 budget for the Saturday cards at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, highlighted by enticing renewals of the $75,000 Sugar Bowl S. and the $75,000 Tenacious S.
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Remington Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 18
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 18.
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Betting the Los Alamitos Futurity
Trainer Bob Baffert has won the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) a record 12 times, but his colt Spielberg might not be a lock to win Saturday's edition of the 1 1/16-mile Kentucky Derby prep.
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Dec. 18 spot plays for Fair Grounds and Turfway Park
Picks and plays on a $75 budget for the competitive Friday cards at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 17
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 17.
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Turfway Park: Betting the early Pick 3 on Dec. 17
Another day, another enticing evening of racing at Turfway Park. Let's put together a $20 Pick 3 play.
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Betting the Remington Springboard Mile Stakes
If you’re scratching your head, wondering which horses to bet in Saturday’s $200,000 Remington Springboard Mile S. at Remington Park, I can’t say I blame you. The race is thoroughly confusing, once you dig in to handicap.
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Gulfstream Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 16
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 16.
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How to play the $27,704 Pick 5 carryover Dec. 16 at Fair Grounds
A $27,704 Pick 5 carryover awaits bettors when racing resumes at Fair Grounds on Wednesday.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 15
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 15.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 14
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 14.
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Aqueduct: How to bet the Bay Ridge Stakes
Half a dozen New York-bred fillies and mares will traverse 1 1/8 miles in Sunday’s $100,000 Bay Ridge S. at Aqueduct, but two appear to rank a cut above their rivals.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the Sugar Swirl Stakes
Six fillies and mares will dash 6 furlongs over the Gulfstream Park main track — those are the conditions of Saturday’s $100,000 Sugar Swirl (G3). Sounds pretty simple to handicap, right?
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Top picks for the Hong Kong International Races
The prestigious Hong Kong International Races are set to take place on Sunday at Sha Tin Racecourse, with top-class horses from around the globe lining up to contest four lucrative Group 1 prizes.
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Los Alamitos: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 11
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 11.
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Fair Grounds: Spot plays for Louisiana Champions Day
Ten stakes races — seven for Thoroughbreds and three for Quarter Horses — are among the highlights for Louisiana Champions Day on Saturday at Fair Grounds.
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Gulfstream Park: How to bet the Rampart Stakes
Determining the most likely winner of Saturday’s $100,000 Rampart (G3) at Gulfstream Park is easier said than done. It’s not even clear who will start as the favorite.
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Gulfstream Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 10
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 10.
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Turfway Park: A deserving single and vulnerable favorite in the Pick 5
The racing week at Turfway Park kicks off on Wednesday with a competitive eight-race card. Deep fields are par for the course, with an average of 13 horses entered per race.
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Turfway Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 9
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 9.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 8
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 8.
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Parx: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 7
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Dec. 7.
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Fair Grounds: Betting for a nice payoff in the Pan Zareta
A full field of fillies and mares dashing 5 1/2 furlongs over the turf course at Fair Grounds is a recipe for a big trifecta payoff.
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Los Alamitos: How to play the favorites in the Bayakoa
Making significant money betting favorites can be a challenge. But that’s the task we’ll have to tackle when Los Alamitos hosts the $100,000 Bayakoa (G3) on Sunday.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 4
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Dec. 4.
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Aqueduct: Best plays for the Demoiselle and Go for Wand
Although the Cigar Mile (G1) and the Remsen (G2) are the highlights of an action-packed Saturday card at Aqueduct, two other graded stakes events warrant close attention.
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Spot plays for the Claiming Crown at Gulfstream Park
The first Saturday of the 2020-2021 Championship Meet at Gulfstream Park features the Claiming Crown, a series of nine stakes restricted to runners who have competed in claiming events.
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Aqueduct: What is the best bet to make in the Remsen?
Five horses, five potential Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders, and a bevy of wagering options to consider.
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Betting the Starlet Stakes at Los Alamitos
Saturday’s $300,000 Starlet (G1) at Los Alamitos is shaping up to be a battle of proven form vs. untapped potential. And while the proven form is appealing, my money will be riding on potential.
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Betting the Cigar Mile at Aqueduct
The final Grade 1 race on the 2020 New York racing calendar - the $250,000 Cigar Mile (G1) - is shaping up to be an excellent betting event.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 3
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Thursday, Dec. 3.
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Gulfstream Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 2
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Wednesday, Dec. 2.
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Horse racing: What are the smartest bets to play at Fair Grounds?
The winter meet at Fair Grounds is underway, complete with an impressive menu of wagering options for bettors to choose from. But which are the smartest bets to play?
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Delta Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Dec. 1
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Tuesday, Dec. 1.
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Delta Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 30
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Monday, Nov. 30.
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Churchill Downs: $52,666 Single 6 carryover set for mandatory dispersal
The Churchill Downs fall meet is set to end with a bang on Sunday, when a $52,666 Single 6 carryover will be dispersed among all winning ticket holders.
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Churchill Downs: Multiple five-figure carryovers on tap for Nov. 28
The theme of unpredictable results continued on Friday at Churchill Downs, with a series of upset winners triggering a pair of hefty carryovers for Saturday’s "Stars of Tomorrow" card.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Matriarch and Cecil B. DeMille
Picks and plays on a $60 budget for the Sunday card at Del Mar, highlighted by the $300,000 Matriarch (G1) and the $100,000 Cecil B. Demille (G3).
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Golden Rod
Although 10 talented 2-year-old fillies have been entered to race in Saturday’s Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs, it will be shocking if Simply Ravishing fails to reach the winner’s circle.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $4,469 Super Hi-5 carryover
Although the Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs was claimed in dramatic fashion on Thursday afternoon, a carryover of a different kind is on the line for Friday’s card at the famous Louisville oval.
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Fair Grounds: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 27
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson shares his weekday picks and plays for Friday, Nov. 27.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Kentucky Jockey Club
While it’s tempting to favor the proven runners in Saturday’s $200,000 Kentucky Jockey Club (G2), an intriguing bit of handicapping history suggests this isn’t the safest approach.
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Aqueduct: Spot plays for the Discovery, Long Island, and Turf Sprint Championship
Never mind if you’re still digesting Thanksgiving dinner—an action-packed Saturday card at Aqueduct requires your immediate attention!
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 26
BetAmerica horse racing analyst J. Keeler Johnson delivers his picks and plays for Churchill Downs on Thanksgiving Day.
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Churchill Downs: $179,981 Single 6 carryover awaits on Thanksgiving Day
If COVID-19 has turned your traditional Thanksgiving plans upside down, you can always turn your attention to the Single 6 carryover at Churchill Downs, which has reached $179,981 for Thursday’s card.
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Clark Stakes: Betting a live longshot to beat vulnerable favorites
If you’re planning to bet the favorites in Friday’s $500,000 Clark (G1) at Churchill Downs, I wish you good luck. You may need it, considering how tough the race appears on paper.
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Del Mar: Betting East Coast shippers in the Hollywood Derby
Horses shipping in from the East Coast boast a strong record in the $300,000 Hollywood Derby (G1) at Del Mar, where they have won three of the last four renewals of the 1 1/8-mile turf test.
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The best value play in Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1
Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 1 opens for betting Thursday, just more than five months before the 2021 Kentucky Derby (G1). The Kentucky Derby Sire Future Wager will also open for action on Thursday.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 25
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 25 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Betting trifectas in the Falls City Handicap
Churchill Downs will celebrate Thanksgiving Day with the $200,000 Falls City H. (G2).
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Fair Grounds: Betting the Thanksgiving Classic on opening day
There are several capable sprinters entered to race in Thursday’s $125,000 Thanksgiving Classic S. on opening day at Fair Grounds, which sets the stage for a competitive showdown.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 24
We head to Mahoning Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 24 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Racing returns Nov. 25 with Single 6 carryover
The final week of racing at the Churchill Downs fall meet begins Wednesday, with two enticing carryovers in the mix.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 23
We head to Mahoning Valley on Monday, Nov. 23 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Racing week wraps up with $162,270 Single 6 carryover
The penultimate week of racing at the Churchill Downs fall meet wraps up on Sunday with a $162,270 Single 6 jackpot on the table.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 jackpot climbs to $154,724 for Nov. 21
Churchill Downs heads into the weekend with a $154,724 carryover in the Single 6, an enticing prize for Saturday horseplayers to pursue.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 carryover exceeds for $150,000 for Nov. 20
How does winning around $4,000 sound? How about $150,000? Depending on how Friday’s Single 6 sequence unfolds at Churchill Downs, either amount could be up for grabs.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 20
We head to Churchill Downs on Friday, Nov. 20 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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How to bet the Cross Country Pick 5 on Nov. 20
Picks and plays on a $50 budget for Friday’s Cross Country Pick 5 featuring races from Aqueduct and Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs: Insights for the Single 6 carryover Nov. 19
Looking to chase a jackpot payoff this week? Then why not check out the $143,816 Single 6 carryover on Thursday at Churchill Downs?
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 19
We head to Churchill Downs on Thursday, Nov. 19 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Chilukki Stakes
An evenly matched field of nine fillies and mares will contest Saturday’s $100,000 Chilukki (G3), over a mile at Churchill Downs, and finding the winner won’t be easy.
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Indiana Grand: Picks for the Straight Fire 6 mandatory payout Nov. 19
The 2020 race meet at Indiana Grand wraps on Thursday, with a mandatory payout of the lucrative Straight Fire 6 carryover pool expected.
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Churchill Downs: Racing week kicks off with Single 6 carryover
The Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs continues to grow at a faster rate with every racing day.
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Horse racing: Indiana Grand spot plays for Nov. 18
Picks and plays on a $60 budget for the Wednesday card at Indiana Grand.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 18
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 18 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Indiana Grand: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 17
We head to Indiana Grand on Tuesday, Nov. 17 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Indiana Grand: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 16
We head to Indiana Grand on Monday, Nov. 16 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $126,958 Single 6 carryover on Nov. 15
Another day, another few thousand dollars added to the Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs. The local racing week concludes on Sunday with a carryover pool of $126,958 up for grabs.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 heads into weekend with $114,107 carryover
The Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs continues to grow, with the carryover pool reaching a hefty $114,107 heading into Saturday’s card.
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Aqueduct: Stakes picks for the Artie Schiller and Winter Memories
Picks and plays on a $50 budget for the weekend stakes races at Aqueduct.
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Del Mar: Picks and plays for the Desi Arnaz and Bob Hope Stakes
Potential Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks contenders are slated to take the spotlight at Del Mar this weekend.
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Remington Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 13
We head to Remington Park on Friday, Nov. 13 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 carryover climbs to $106,481
If a six-figure carryover pool sounds appealing, you’d better check out the Friday card at Churchill Downs, where the Single 6 jackpot has grown to $106,481.
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10 takeaways from the 2020 Breeders’ Cup
With 14 races over the course of two days, the Breeders’ Cup is an action-packed event, and handicappers usually need a week or so to analyze and dissect the results.
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Churchill Downs: The horse you need to bet in the $99,167 Single 6 sequence
The Single 6 jackpot continues to grow at Churchill Downs, where the carryover pool has reached $99,167 for Thursday’s card.
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Betting Saturday's Mrs. Revere Stakes at Churchill Downs
The $200,000 Mrs. Revere (G2) at Churchill Downs is the highlight of a quiet post-Breeders' Cup weekend of horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 12
We head to Churchill Downs on Thursday, Nov. 12 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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7 racetracks every new horseplayer should bet this winter
Planning to bet on horse racing this winter? You’ve picked a good time to join the game.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 11
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 11 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Ranking the top 5 jockeys and trainers from the 2020 Breeders' Cup
You’ve heard plenty about the horses who starred in the recently-concluded Breeders’ Cup. But what about their human connections?
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Parx: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 10
We head to Parx on Tuesday, Nov. 10 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 9
We head to Mahoning Valley on Monday, Nov. 9 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Essential Quality, Vequist stamp championship credentials on Breeders' Cup Friday
The first day of racing at the Breeders’ Cup World Championships produced a bevy of breathtaking performances as talented 2-year-olds scored signature victories on "Future Stars Friday."
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Churchill Downs: $81,671 Single 6 carryover set for Sunday dispersal
The $81,671 Single 6 carryover pool is slated for a mandatory dispersal on Sunday at Churchill Downs.
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Penn National: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 6
We head to Penn National on Friday, Nov. 6 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Betting trifectas in the Breeders' Cup Classic and Distaff
Picks and plays on a $75 budget for Saturday’s Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1) at Keeneland.
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Spot plays for Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Keeneland
Picks and plays for three races on Breeders’ Cup Saturday at Keeneland.
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Picks and plays for the Breeders' Cup Juvenile and Juvenile Fillies
Champions will almost certainly be crowned on Friday when Keeneland hosts the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) on Day 1 of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Nov. 5, Churchill Downs
We head to Churchill Downs on Thursday, Nov. 5 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Spot plays for Breeders’ Cup Friday at Keeneland
BetAmerica analyst J. Keeler Johnson offers his picks and plays for three races on Breeders’ Cup Friday at Keeneland.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 carryover climbs to $74,348 on Breeders' Cup eve
Slowly but surely, the Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs is climbing to lofty heights, and an enticing carryover pool of $74,348 will await bettors on Thursday’s card.
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Breeders’ Cup 2020: Playing the multi-race bets Saturday, Nov. 7
Looking to play the appealing multi-race wagers on Breeders’ Cup Saturday? Then you’ve come to the right place.
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Churchill Downs: Week kicks off with $69,258 Single 6 carryover
Can’t wait for the Breeders’ Cup? Looking for some betting action to pass the time? Then you definitely want to check out the $69,258 Single 6 carryover up for grabs Wednesday at Churchill Downs.
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Breeders’ Cup 2020: Playing the multi-race bets Friday, Nov. 6
Multiple Pick 3s, a Pick 4, even a Pick 5 — there are several enticing multi-race wagers to choose from on Breeders’ Cup Friday at Keeneland.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 4
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Nov. 4 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 3
We head to Mahoning Valley on Tuesday, Nov. 3 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Catch-Up: Vulnerable favorites and live longshots
Which favorites are vulnerable, and which longshots are capable of outrunning expectations in the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland?
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Nov. 2
We head to Mahoning Valley on Monday, Nov. 2 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Week wraps up with $63,273 Single 6 carryover for Nov. 1
The Single 6 carryover continues to grow at Churchill Downs, with the pool climbing to $63,273 for Sunday’s card.
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Belmont Park: Stakes plays for the Pumpkin Pie and Chelsey Flower
Picks and plays on a $50 budget for the Sunday stakes races at Belmont Park.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6 carryover climbs to $57,697 for Oct. 31
Another day, another few thousand dollars added to the Single 6 carryover pool at Churchill Downs.
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Woodbine: Stakes plays for the Overskate and Princess Elizabeth
Picks and plays on a $50 budget for the Saturday stakes races at Woodbine.
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Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Top 5: Simply Ravishing on top
J. Keeler Johnson ranks the top contenders for the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland.
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Churchill Downs: $52,729 Single 6 carryover awaits Oct. 30
A $52,729 carryover pool isn’t the only reason to play Friday’s Single 6 jackpot at Churchill Downs.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 30
We head to Churchill Downs on Friday, Oct. 30 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Spot plays for the Oct. 31 stakes races at Belmont Park
Picks and plays on a $75 budget for the Saturday stakes races at Belmont Park.
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Churchill Downs: A single for the Oct. 29 Single 6 carryover
Even with an afternoon of upsets Wednesday at Churchill Downs, the Single 6 jackpot went unclaimed yet again, which triggered a $48,980 carryover for Thursday’s 10-race card.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 29
We head to Churchill Downs on Thursday, Oct. 29 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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When and where to watch the 2020 Breeders' Cup
Although the Nov. 6-7 Breeders' Cup will be conducted without fans in attendance, there are plenty of options for watching online or via television.
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Churchill Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 28
We head to Churchill Downs on Wednesday, Oct. 28 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 27
We head to Mahoning Valley on Tuesday, Oct. 27 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Churchill Downs: Single 6, Super Hi-5 carryovers up for grabs Oct. 28
The upcoming racing week at Churchill Downs kicks off on a high note on Wednesday. Two enticing carryovers are on the agenda, providing bettors with opportunities to vie for bonus-infused payoffs.
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Breeders’ Cup Catch-Up: Who’s rising, and who’s out
Who is on the rise heading into the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland? And who is out of the mix as the year-end event approaches?
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10 must-know stats to use in horse racing betting
Want to give horse racing a try, but not sure which statistics to favor in your wagering? Here are 10 must-know stats to consider when handicapping.
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Mahoning Valley: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 26
We head to Mahoning Valley on Monday, Oct. 26 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Sunday spot plays for the Wonder Where and Athenia
Picks and plays on a $50 budget for Sunday’s Wonder Where S. at Woodbine and Athenia (G3) at Belmont Park.
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Santa Anita: Spot plays for Senator Ken Maddy, Goldikova Stakes
BetAmerica has you covered with picks and plays on a $50 budget for the Senator Ken Maddy (G3) and Goldikova (G2) at Santa Anita.
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Churchill Downs: Spot plays for the "Stars of Tomorrow" program
The Street Sense S. and Rags to Riches S. might be the feature events on Sunday’s “Stars of Tomorrow” program at Churchill Downs, but the card is stacked from top to bottom with competitive races.
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Churchill Downs: Picks and plays for opening-day stakes
Racing returns to Churchill Downs with a bang Sunday. A competitive “Stars of Tomorrow” program is on the agenda, featuring 11 races for 2-year-olds.
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Belmont Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 23
We head to Belmont Park on Friday, Oct. 23 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Keeneland: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 22
We head to Keeneland on Thursday, Oct. 22 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Woodbine: Looking for value in the Breeders’ Stakes
Although 10 talented, Canadian-bred 3-year-olds have been entered in Saturday’s $400,000 Breeders’ S. at Woodbine, the vast majority of bettors will focus on one runner — Mighty Heart.
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Monmouth Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 21
We head to Monmouth Park on Wednesday, Oct. 21 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Presque Isle Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 20
We head to Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday, Oct. 20 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Catch-Up: Sprinters take the spotlight three weeks out
Who’s on the rise heading into the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland? And who's slipping as the year-end championships approach?
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Presque Isle Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 19
We head to Presque Isle Downs on Monday, Oct. 19 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Keeneland: Value plays for the Dowager Stakes
Six-horse fields aren’t typically viewed as difficult to handicap, but Sunday’s $125,000 Dowager (G3) at Keeneland is clearly an exception.
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Woodbine: Spot plays for Northern Dancer, Nearctic
A trio of graded turf stakes are slated to take place on Sunday at Woodbine, with all three serving as potential steppingstones toward the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland.
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Belmont Park: How to bet the rescheduled Knickerbocker Stakes
It’s tough to know which horse to bet in Sunday’s Knickerbocker (G2) at Belmont Park. Because quite frankly, it’s tough to know which horse(s) will show an interest in setting the pace.
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Santa Anita: Betting the Twilight Derby
Although West Coast runners will have a home-court advantage in Sunday’s $200,000 Twilight Derby (G2) at Santa Anita, we suspect an East Coast shipper will emerge victorious.
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Keeneland: How to bet the Raven Run Stakes
Venetian Harbor looks tough in the Raven Run (G2) at Keeneland, but we like another filly to take the prize.
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Woodbine: How to bet the E. P. Taylor Stakes
What do you do when you’re handicapping a Grade 1 turf race and the field contains only one clear frontrunner on paper?
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Horse racing: Spot plays for British Champions Day
Picks and plays for British Champions Day on Saturday at Ascot.
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Remington Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 16
We head to Remington Park on Friday, Oct. 16 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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British Champions Day: 6 horses coming in hot
The British flat racing season comes to a peak with British Champions Day on Saturday at Ascot, where Breeders' Cup contenders could be in action.
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Keeneland: The best exotic wager in the Valley View Stakes
With a rail draw, Duopoly has an advantage in the Valley View (G3) at Keeneland.
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Keeneland: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 15
We head to Keeneland on Thursday, Oct. 15 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Keeneland: Best exotic wagers in the Sycamore Stakes
Long-distance turf races in North America tend to be wide-open events, butAquaphobia could be a standout in Saturday's Sycamore (G3) at Keeneland.
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Monmouth Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 14
We head to Monmouth Park on Wednesday, Oct. 14 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Presque Isle Downs: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 13
We head to Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday, Oct. 13 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Catch-Up: Happy Saver makes late run at division leadership
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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Santa Anita: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 12
We head to Santa Anita on Monday, Oct. 12 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Breeders' Cup: Keeneland handicapping trends to consider
As the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Keeneland approach, a few notable handicapping trends have already emerged.
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Belmont Park: How to bet the Futurity
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series concludes on Sunday with one final qualifier: the Futurity (G3) at Belmont Park, awarding a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G2).
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California-breds shine in weekend stakes at Santa Anita
The major Breeders’ Cup prep races at Santa Anita might be complete, but that doesn’t mean the fall meet stakes action is over.
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Belmont Park: Picks and plays for Oct. 10 Breeders' Cup preps
The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues in a big way Saturday at Belmont Park, with a quartet of Grade 1 “Win and You’re In” qualifiers.
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Keeneland: Stakes spot plays for Oct. 10
The popular Keeneland fall meet continues Saturday, with two more graded stakes, including a quality renewal of the $500,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1).
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Belmont Park: Which 2-year-old should you bet in the Champagne?
At first glance, Saturday’s $250,000 Champagne (G1) at Belmont Park appears to be an incredibly straightforward race to handicap.
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Laurel Park: Horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 9
We head to Laurel Park on Friday, Oct. 9 for our weekday picks and plays in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Delaware Park horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 8
Today we head to Delaware Park for our weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Keeneland horse racing pick of the day for Oct. 7
J. Keeler Johnson turns his attention to Keeneland, where three fillies strike him as standouts in a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
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Breeders' Cup Catch-Up: Swiss Skydiver in the Classic?
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 6, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 5, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Keeneland stakes spot plays for Oct. 4
Picks and plays on a $100 budget for Sunday’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Keeneland.
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Keeneland: Betting the First Lady Stakes
Although just six fillies and mares have been entered in Saturday’s First Lady (G1) at Keeneland, the 1-mile turf test promises to be one of the toughest handicapping challenges of the weekend.
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Keeneland: Betting the Shadwell Turf Mile
What happens when you put $750,000 and a "Win and You’re In" berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) up for grabs? You attract an elite field like the one assembled for Saturday’s Shadwell Turf Mile (G1)
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 2, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Keeneland: Stakes spot plays for opening day
The Keeneland fall meet kicks off with a bang on Friday. Two graded stakes races are on the agenda, including the prestigious Alcibiades (G1) for 2-year-old fillies.
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Stakes spot pays for Preakness Day undercard
Picks and plays on a $100 budget for the Preakness Day undercard stakes races at Pimlico.
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Keeneland: Betting the Breeders' Futurity
Since the 2020 Breeders’ Cup is slated to take place at Keeneland, the $400,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on Saturday figures to take on extra importance.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Oct. 1, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Keeneland: How to bet the opening day Pick 4
The anticipated Keeneland fall meet kicks off on Friday with a competitive 10-race card highlighted by two graded stakes races.
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How to bet the favorites in the Preakness Stakes
Cashing big payoffs can be tricky if you’re betting on favorites. But mix and match the favorites in just the right combination, and it’s possible to secure a lucrative payday.
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Preakness week: Playing the Pimlico Special double Oct. 2
Preakness (G1) week continues on Friday at Pimlico with a 10-race card highlighted by the $250,000 Pimlico Special (G3).
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Preakness week: Stakes spot plays for Oct. 1 at Pimlico
As Preakness week gets underway, Keeler Johnson shares spot plays on a $75 budget for the Thursday stakes races at Pimlico:
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Are the Preakness favorites vulnerable?
What does it mean when a betting favorable is vulnerable? And should the betting favorites in Saturday’s $1 million Preakness (G1) be defined as such?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 30, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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2020 Preakness top 5 contenders: Authentic leads the charge
Keeler Johnson shares top five contenders for the 2020 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 29, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Breeders' Cup Catch-Up: Four horses on the rise
Who’s on the rise and whose form is slipping as the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships approach?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 28, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 27
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Sunday card at Santa Anita, which includes two “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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How to bet the Remington Park Derby and Oaks on Sept. 27
Classy 3-year-olds will take center stage in the $200,000 Remington Park Derby (G3) and the $100,000 Remington Park Oaks (G3) on Sunday at Remington Park.
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Santa Anita stakes spot plays for Sept. 26
Picks and plays for the stakes-laden Saturday card at Santa Anita, which includes five “Win and You’re In” qualifiers for the Nov. 6-7 Breeders’ Cup World Championships.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Santa Anita (Sept. 25)
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Santa Anita on Friday, Sept. 25.
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Tips for handicapping the Royal Lodge Stakes
The Royal Lodge (G2) hasn’t been a particularly “trendy” race, so bettors who use history in their handicapping will be hard-pressed to find any firm trends pointing toward the most likely winner.
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Tips for handicapping the Beresford Stakes
Historically speaking, handicapping the Beresford (G2) at the Curragh in Ireland has been pretty straightforward. Just bet on runners trained by Aidan O’Brien, and you’re good to go.
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the American Pharoah Stakes
Could a maiden prevail in Saturday’s $300,000 American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita?
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Santa Anita: Handicapping the Chandelier Stakes
One filly stands above the others in the $200,000 Chandelier (G2) at Santa Anita.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 24, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 23, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Preakness profile: Mongolian Wind
It remains to be seen whether Mongolian Wind has the class to compete against the best of his generation in the Preakness (G1) at Pimlico. But at least the 1 3/16-mile distance shouldn’t be any issue.
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Preakness profile: Lebda
Speed isn’t a question mark for Lebda, and he clearly loves the Maryland circuit. But does he have the class to hold his own in the Preakness (G1)?
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Santa Anita: How to bet the Eddie D. Stakes
The fall meet at Santa Anita kicks off Friday, with a pair of graded stakes, including the Eddie D. (G2).
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Preakness profile: Happy Saver
Normally a 3-year-old debuting in mid-June would have missed any opportunity to compete in a Triple Crown race. But 2020 is a strange year, allowing the late-maturing Happy Saver to enter the picture.
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Preakness profile: Mystic Guide
No one will ever describe Mystic Guide as an early-maturing sort. But maturing late can be quite lucrative, and Mystic Guide is coming to hand just in time for a productive fall campaign.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 22, Indiana Grand
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Preakness profile: Liveyourbeastlife
Liveyourbeastlife has come a long way since his debut in a $62,500 maiden claiming race at Belmont Park last fall — so far that he has emerged as a contender for the Oct. 3 Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Preakness profile: Monday Morning Qb
The Preakness is on the radar for Money Morning Qb, but whether he can handle this distance is still up for debate.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 21, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Salvator Mile
Speed is dominant racing a mile at Monmouth Park. The question is, which speed horse has the best chance to prevail in Sunday’s $150,000 Salvator Mile (G3)?
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Woodbine: How to bet the Summer Stakes
From a Brisnet Speed rating perspective, it’s clear which horse is the runner to beat in the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Natalma Stakes
Sunday’s $250,000 Natalma (G1) at Woodbine is more than just a rich race for 2-year-old fillies. It’s also a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Nov. 6 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1).
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Churchill Downs spot plays for Saturday, Sept. 19
While there aren’t any stakes races on Saturday at Churchill Downs, the 10-race card does feature a pair of competitive maiden special weight events.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 18, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the 2020 Woodbine Mile
With a $1 million purse and a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) on the line, Saturday’s Woodbine Mile (G1) has attracted an elite field worthy of its Grade 1 status.
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Stakes spot plays for Woodbine Mile day
Looking forward to Woodbine Mile Day? Check out our spot plays for the supporting stakes races on this exciting afternoon at Woodbine.
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How to bet the 2020 Belmont Oaks
Looking for an interesting handicapping challenge? Look no further than Saturday’s $250,000 Belmont Oaks (G1) at Belmont Park.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the Sept. 17 late Pick 5
Following a brief hiatus, racing returns to Churchill Downs on Thursday, with a competitive, nine-race card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 17, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 16, Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 15, Kentucky Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 14, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Downs: Stakes spot plays for Sept. 13
The lucrative all-turf race meet at Kentucky Downs continues on Sunday with three more rich stakes worth a combined $1.3 million.
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How to bet the 2020 Queen's Plate Stakes (Sept. 12)
Saturday’s $1 million Queen’s Plate at Woodbine is Canada’s equivalent to the Kentucky Derby. The historic event pits the best Canadian-bred 3-year-olds against each other racing 1 1/4 miles.
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Woodbine: How to bet the Canadian and Bison City
The Queen’s Plate isn’t the only important race taking place on Saturday at Woodbine. The $250,000 Canadian (G2) and $250,000 Bison City S. add further depth to the rich and competitive card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Arlington Park, Sept. 11
Arlington Park features eight races on Friday, Sept. 11. Here are our weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Arlington.
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Kentucky Downs: How to bet the Turf Sprint Stakes (Sept. 12)
A "win and you’re in" berth to the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint is on the line in Saturday’s Turf Sprint (G3) at Kentucky Downs, a 6-furlong dash absolutely loaded with accomplished sprinters.
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Kentucky Downs: How to bet the Ladies Turf and Ladies Sprint (Sept. 12)
Saturday is shaping up to be a lucrative day at Kentucky Downs. Five stakes races worth a combined $3.2 million are on the agenda, including the $500,000 Ladies Turf (G3) and $500,000 Ladies Sprint (G3).
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Turf Cup (Sept. 12)
There’s quite a showdown on tap in Saturday’s $1 million Kentucky Turf Cup (G3) at Kentucky Downs, with defending winner Zulu Alpha squaring off against 2018 winner and 2019 runner-up Arklow.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Arlington Park, Sept. 10
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Arlington Park on Thursday, Sept. 10.
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How to bet the Longacres Mile Handicap
Anothertwistafate hasn’t run in 16 months. But I’ll be surprised if he fails to reach the winner’s circle in Thursday’s Longacres Mile H. (G3) at Emerald Downs.
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How to bet the Dueling Grounds Derby and Dueling Ground Oaks
Talented 3-year-old turf horses will take center stage at Kentucky Downs for a pair of rich 1 5/16-mile events on Thursday: the $500,000 Dueling Grounds Oaks and the $750,000 Dueling Grounds Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 9, Kentucky Downs
We head to Kentucky Downs today for our weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Presque Isle Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing at Presque Isle Downs on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 7, Del Mar
We turn our attention to Del Mar, where the turf meets the surf, for our Labor Day picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Stakes spot plays for opening day at Kentucky Downs
The popular all-turf meeting over the unique grass course at Kentucky Downs gets underway on Labor Day with a quartet of ultra-competitive stakes races.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Hopeful
The first Grade 1 race of the year for 2-year-old males is also the final Grade 1 of the Saratoga summer meet.
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How to bet the Del Mar Debutante and Del Mar Derby
The penultimate day of summer racing at Del Mar features two competitive graded stakes events—the Del Mar Debutante (G1) for 2-year-old fillies and the Del Mar Derby (G2) for 3-year-olds.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Spinaway and Honorable Miss
Assuming you’re not exhausted from the excitement of Kentucky Derby day, buckle your seatbelts, because high-class racing action continues on Sunday at Saratoga.
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Churchill Downs: Picks and plays for the Single 6 mandatory payout
With a carryover over $143,355 set for mandatory dispersal on Kentucky Derby day, you can bet the Single 6 will be a popular wager on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Derby for a large payoff
There are two ways to bet the Kentucky Derby in search of a large payoff. You can play a bevy of longshots and hope for chaos. Or, you can combine the favorites with price horses in the superfecta.
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Churchill Downs: Price plays for the Pat Day Mile, Iroquois, and Turf Classic
An action-packed afternoon of racing awaits on Saturday at Churchill Downs. The Kentucky Derby (G1) is the obvious highlight, but six other graded stakes are also on the agenda.
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Budget-friendly ways to bet the Kentucky Derby favorite
Not every bettor has the budget (or the desire) to wager thousands of dollars on the Kentucky Derby. Here are five ways to bet the Derby favorite on a $10 budget.
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Churchill Downs: Stakes spot plays for Kentucky Oaks day
The Kentucky Oaks (G1) isn’t the only high-profile race scheduled for Friday at Churchill Downs. Five other graded stakes are also on the agenda.
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Best longshot to bet in the 2020 Kentucky Derby
Late-running longshots have a long history of crashing trifecta and superfecta tickets in the Run for the Roses. But which longshot should you bet?
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby double
Betting the popular Oaks/Derby double is always a challenging task. Heavy favorites could make the 2020 double even trickier than usual.
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How to bet the 2020 Kentucky Oaks
With three clear favorites in a compact field, taking a stand will be the key to securing a solid payoff in Friday's Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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Saratoga: How to bet the P.G. Johnson and New York Stallion Series
The final week of summer racing at Saratoga continues on Thursday with a pair of competitive stakes races.
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Which horses should you avoid betting in the 2020 Kentucky Derby?
In the days leading up to the Kentucky Derby, you’ll read dozens of articles telling you which horses you should bet. But it’s arguably just as helpful to know which horses you shouldn’t bet.
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3 different budget plays for betting the 2020 Kentucky Derby
When betting the Kentucky Derby, different types of wagers often require different-sized budgets.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Tiz the Law favored to wear the roses
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Sept. 1, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 31, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Saratoga: Late runners could have an edge in Shuvee
Normally, I'm keen to play speed horses in 1 1/8-mile dirt races at Saratoga. But I'm concerned there's too much speed entered in Sunday's Shuvee (G3).
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Gulfstream Park: Spot plays for Affirmed, Susan's Girl, and more
The juvenile racing action in Florida will heat up on Saturday with a quartet of stakes races for 2-year-olds.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 28, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Saratoga: Spot plays for Saranac, Amsterdam, Forego, Sword Dancer
The penultimate Saturday of the Saratoga meet features a quartet of competitive graded stakes races.
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Looking for longshots in the Charles Town Classic, Oaks
Competitive fields have assembled for a pair of graded stakes races on Friday night at Charles Town.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 27, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Pat O'Brien
With four-time Grade 1 winner McKinzie skipping Saturday’s Pat O’Brien (G2) at Del Mar, the 7-furlong sprint has turned into a wide-open event with plenty of options for handicappers to consider.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 26, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Which Kentucky Derby longshot should you bet?
Not sure which longshot you should play in the 2020 Kentucky Derby? Never fear! By answering a few simple questions, we can guide you toward the perfect horse.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 25, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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When and where to watch the 2020 Kentucky Derby
Since we can’t attend the 2020 Kentucky Derby in person, having a game plan for watching from home is more important than ever.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Winning Impression
Trainer Dallas Stewart is no stranger to saddling live longshots in the Kentucky Derby. On Sept. 5, he'll return to the Derby with the unheralded Winning Impression.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 24, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Del Mar Mile Handicap
On paper, Sunday’s Del Mar Mile H. (G2) is shaping up to be a battle between an established Grade 1 star and a largely unheralded up-and-comer.
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Graded stakes spot plays for Pacific Classic day
Want to build your bankroll in advance of the Pacific Classic? These graded stakes spot plays for Saturday at Del Mar will help get you started.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Finnick the Fierce
Finnick the Fierce might not be the most consistent runner in the Kentucky Derby field, but when this chestnut gelding brings his A-game, he’s proven capable of surprising at big prices.
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How to bet the Del Mar Handicap
With a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1) on the line, Saturday’s Del Mar H. (G2) at Del Mar has attracted a deep and talented field.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 21, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: Picks and plays for the Pacific Classic
The five horses set to oppose champion Maximum Security in Saturday’s Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar are facing a challenging task. How do you defeat a horse who flat-out refuses to lose?
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Saratoga: Betting a longshot in the Fourstardave
Trainer Chad Brown holds a strong hand in Saturday's Fourstardave H. (G1) at Saratoga, but a front-running longshot could steal the show.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Rancho Bernardo
Gingham might not be a superstar in the making, but she’s long shown flashes of potential. On Friday at Del Mar, she can secure her first graded stakes win in the Rancho Bernardo H. (G3).
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Attachment Rate
The purse of the Kentucky Derby is traditionally split among the first five finishers, which should suit Attachment Rate just fine.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 20, Arlington
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 19, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Pneumatic
Although Pneumatic has always shown potential, maturity has done wonders for this Winchell Thoroughbreds homebred, who has emerged as an intriguing contender for the Kentucky Derby and/or Preakness.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 18, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Pneumatic is a newcomer to watch
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Major Fed
Most horses have a preferred running style, and Major Fed likes to come late.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Caracaro
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby has been detrimental to some horses and advantageous to others. You can definitely count Caracaro among the beneficiaries.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 17, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Dr Post
Trainer Todd Pletcher has saddled a record 54 horses in the Kentucky Derby, winning twice with Super Saver and Always Dreaming. He'll seek a third victory in 2020 with the promising Dr Post.
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How to bet the 2020 Saratoga Oaks
Seven talented 3-year-old fillies have been entered in the second renewal of the $500,000 Saratoga Oaks on Sunday, with a slight majority exiting Saratoga’s July 19 Lake Placid (G2).
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Stakes spot plays for Woodbine Oaks Day
Five stakes races are on the agenda for Saturday at Woodbine, led by the $500,000 Woodbine Oaks, which serves as the final leg of a competitive all-stakes Pick 3
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Kentucky Derby: 6 overlooked side effects of the postponement
How will the postponement on the Kentucky Derby affect the outcome of the race? These six overlooked side effects aren't getting much attention.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Ny Traffic
From a modest juvenile to a four-time graded stakes-placed Kentucky Derby contender, Ny Traffic has made steady and impressive progress since his debut nearly one year ago.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 14, Ellis Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Saratoga: Looking for a longshot in the Alabama
If there’s a sure bet in racing, it’s that #5 Swiss Skydiver (1-1) will be a heavy favorite to win the $500,000 Alabama (G1) on Saturday at Saratoga.
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Pegasus Stakes
It’s common for Kentucky Derby prep races to feature at least one “hype horse” who draws the majority of pre-race attention from analysts. But the hype horse isn’t always the most likely winner.
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How to bet the 2020 Saratoga Derby
I suppose in theory, there are ways Decorated Invader could lose Saturday’s Saratoga Derby. I’m just having trouble envisioning the circumstances under which such a defeat would occur.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 13, Arlington Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Solana Beach Stakes
Mucho Unusual looks tough to beat in the Solana Beach S. at Del Mar, but a speedy frontrunner could steal the show.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 12, Indiana Grand
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 11, Colonial Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Tiz the Law returns to the top
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 10, Presque Isle
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Pick 5 on Ellis Park Derby Day
Sunday’s 50-cent Pick 5 at Ellis Park isn’t quite an all-stakes sequence, but with a quartet of competitive stakes plus a deep allowance race on the agenda, who’s counting?
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Del Mar: Best value bets in the La Jolla Handicap
An intriguing field is set to assemble for Sunday’s La Jolla H. (G3) over the Del Mar turf course, blending Road to the Kentucky Derby veterans with a bevy proven turf stakes performers.
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Playing trifectas in the Martha Washington and Not Surprising
Gulfstream Park is set to host a pair of 1-mile turf stakes races for 3-year-olds on Saturday—the Martha Washington for fillies and the Not Surprising for all comers.
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Betting trifectas in the Ellis Park Derby
Although a full field is expected to enter the starting gate for Saturday’s Ellis Park Derby at Ellis Park, that doesn’t mean the race will be difficult to handicap.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 7, Ellis Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Best Pal and Yellow Ribbon
Juveniles sprinting on dirt and older mares running long on grass will take center stage Saturday at Del Mar.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Travers Day all-stakes Pick 5
The highlight of the Saturday card at Saratoga is undoubtedly the Travers (G1), but the “Midsummer Derby” is just one of five graded stakes races on the afternoon agenda
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Saratoga: Betting a cold exacta in the Test Stakes
Gamine will have the spotlight in the Test (G1), but can a fellow speedster take it to her?
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Saratoga: Betting a longshot in the Ballerina
As a 7-furlong Grade 1 sprint, the Ballerina (G1) is theoretically a test of speed. Yet the old saying “slow and steady wins the race” might prove surprisingly applicable in this competitive field.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Travers Stakes
Although there are six stakes winners among the eight horses entered in Saturday’s historic Travers (G1) at Saratoga, the race looks a two-horse battle, between Tiz the Law and Uncle Chuck.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 6, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 5, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the Saratoga Special and Sorrento
The 2-year-old racing scene will heat up in a big way on Friday with the running of the Saratoga Special (G2) at Saratoga and the Sorrento (G2) at Del Mar.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Honor A. P. still No. 1
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 4, Colonial Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: Aug. 3, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Ellis Park: Spot plays for Kentucky Downs Preview Day
Ellis Park in Kentucky has quite a slate of stakes races scheduled for Sunday, August 2.
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Monmouth Park: How to bet the Monmouth Oaks
The Monmouth Oaks (G3) appears to be a rematch of the Delaware Oaks (G3), but a newcomer could steal the show.
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Saratoga: Exotic wagers to play in the H. Allen Jerkens
The H. Allen Jerkens (G1) might not be the biggest race taking place on Saturday at Saratoga, but the 7-furlong sprint has drawn the deepest and most competitive field.
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Arlington Park: Rivelli saddles a pair of formidable favorites
The Arlington Park summer meet continues on Friday and Saturday with a pair of eight-race cards getting underway at 3:05 p.m. ET each day.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 31, Ellis Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: The best way to bet the Bing Crosby
The scratch of McKinzie from Saturday's Bing Crosby (G1) at Del Mar has left the 6-furlong sprint without anything resembling a clear favorite.
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Saratoga: Looking for a value play in the Whitney
Although just five horses have been entered in Saturday’s Whitney (G1) at Saratoga, it is shaping up to be a good betting race.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Personal Ensign
Saturday’s Personal Ensign (G1) at Saratoga is one of those races where bettors are advised to avoid spreading deep to cover a lot of potential outcomes.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 30, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Del Mar: The best value in the Shared Belief Stakes
Saturday’s Shared Belief S. at Del Mar looks like a tough race to bet, but not for the reasons you might think.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Coronation Cup
There are plenty of speedy fillies entered in Friday’s Coronation Cup S. at Saratoga, a 5 1/2-furlong turf dash for 3-year-olds.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 29, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 28, Colonial Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Pros and cons of the top contenders
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 27, Del Mar
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Saratoga: The best way to bet the Bernard Baruch
Trainer Chad Brown is so dominant with turf horses, handicappers have a tendency to look favorably upon any horse he enters in a graded stakes race on grass.
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Del Mar: How to bet the Eddie Read
The horses entered in Sunday’s Eddie Read (G2) at Del Mar are classy runners but infrequent winners. Perhaps it's time to play outside the box with a longshot.
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Saratoga: The best way to bet the Ballston Spa
This is hardly a creative opinion, but it’s hard to envision a scenario where Sistercharlie loses Saturday’s Ballston Spa (G2) at Saratoga.
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Woodbine: Spot plays for the Marine, Selene
Potential contenders for the postponed Queen's Plate S. will face off in Saturday's Marine (G3) and Selene (G3) at Woodbine.
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Del Mar: The best way to bet the San Clemente
Saturday’s San Clemente (G2) at Del Mar is shaping up to be a classic East-versus-West battle, and while the West Coast participants hold a home-court advantage, my money will be riding on an East Coast raider.
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Saratoga: The best way to bet the Alfred G. Vanderbilt
Ten years ago, trainer Steve Asmussen won Saratoga’s Alfred G. Vanderbilt H. (G1) with a sensational sprinter named Majesticperfection. Can he return to the Vanderbilt winner's circle with Volatile?
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Del Mar: How to bet the San Diego Handicap
It's easy to understand why Maximum Security is favored to win Saturday's San Diego H. (G2), but the colt is facing several new challenges.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 24, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Arlington Park spot plays: Betting Larry Rivelli opening week
Racing has returned to Arlington Park this week, and you can bet handicappers will be keen to play pretty much any horse trained by Larry Rivelli.
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Ascot spot plays: Playing Dettori and Gosden on Saturday
A fantastic day of racing will take place around the globe Saturday, and internationally minded handicappers can enjoy a steady stream of high-class competition all day long.
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Tackling the trifecta in the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
Superstar mare Enable leads a small field for Saturday's King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot, and betting the trifecta will be key to generating a solid return on investment.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 23, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 22, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 21, Canterbury Park
BetAmerica handicapper Keeler Johnson offers his weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile - Country Grammer
Thanks to the postponement of the Kentucky Derby, the late-maturing Country Grammer has a chance to vie for victory in the Run for the Roses.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Authentic flatters Honor A. P.
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of Top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby. Today he looks at Honor A. P.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 20, Delaware Park
BetAmerica handicapper Keeler Johnson offers his weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred horse racing.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Lake Placid
Eight sophomore fillies with an affinity for grass will head to the Saratoga starting gate for the $150,000 Lake Placid (G2) on Sunday afternoon.
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Woodbine: Spot plays for Trillium, Royal North Stakes
While Saratoga and Monmouth Park are attracting most of the attention this weekend, Woodbine in Canada also has a solid slate of races schedule on the agenda.
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Monmouth Park: Graded stakes spot plays for Haskell Day
Think the Haskell (G1) is the only major race at Monmouth Park on Saturday? Think again!
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Playing longshots in the Kentucky Derby, Oaks future wagers
Seven weeks out from the Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks, bettors will have an opportunity to lock in appealing prices on their favorite contenders through a pair of future wager pools.
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How to bet the 2020 Haskell Stakes
Examining the field for Saturday’s Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park, it’s not hard to conclude this Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race is a two-horse battle between Dr Post and Authentic.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 17, Ellis Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Schuylerville Stakes: How to handicap Lasix-free racing
What does the push to eliminate Lasix in 2-year-old racing mean for handicapping events like the Schuylerville (G3) on opening day at Saratoga?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 16, Saratoga
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Saratoga: How to bet the Peter Pan
Mystic Guide looks tough to beat in the Peter Pan (G3) on opening day at Saratoga.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Art Collector
It isn’t every year a horse who debuted in a turf sprint winds up as a favorite to win the Kentucky Derby (G1), but Art Collector isn’t your everyday racehorse.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 15, Canterbury Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Nobel Prize
With a tenacious victory in the Ballysax (G3), Nobel Prize has joined the European Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 24
A weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 14, Thistledown
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Art Collector impresses in Blue Grass
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of top 10 contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 13, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Shared Sense
Following a troubled winter/spring campaign, Shared Sense joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a decisive victory in the Indiana Derby (G3).
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Keeneland: Betting longshots in the closing day graded stakes
The five-day Keeneland summer meet wraps up on Sunday with a pair of graded stakes races on the turf course.
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How to bet the Ashland Stakes
With Swiss Skydiver going in the Blue Grass, Saturday’s Ashland has come up a bit lighter than originally expected.
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Keeneland: How to play the all-stakes Pick 5 on Blue Grass day
Five graded stakes on Saturday at Keeneland comprise an all-stakes Pick 5 with a $500,000 guaranteed pool.
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How to bet the Blue Grass Stakes
There’s something for everyone in Saturday’s $600,000 Blue Grass (G2) at Keeneland, a Road to the Kentucky Derby prep race awarding 100 qualification points to the winner.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 10, Del Mar
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Two stakes races, two plays at Keeneland
Graded stakes racing at Keeneland’s five-day summer meet gets underway on Friday with the Beaumont (G3) for 3-year-old fillies and the Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) for older grass runners.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Danon Pharaoh
A son of American Pharoah prevailed in the July 8 Japan Dirt Derby (G1) at Oi Racecourse in Japan; it just wasn’t the Pharoah bettors expected to see reach the winner’s circle.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 9, Keeneland
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 8, Keeneland
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Uncle Chuck
On nine occasions, a horse trained by Bob Baffert has been voted champion 3-year-old male. Can Uncle Chuck be the 10th?
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 7, Thistledown
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 23
A weekly look at under-the-radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Top 10: Tiz the Law, Honor A. P. lead the charge
Keeler Johnson shares his weekly list of contenders for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 6, Parx
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Belmont Park: How to bet the Independence Day multi-race wagers
The Independence Day card at Belmont Park is packed with graded stakes races, including a quartet comprising an all-stakes Pick 4 at the end of the afternoon.
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How to bet the Suburban Stakes
The historic $200,000 Suburban (G2) at Belmont Park will be renewed for the 134th time on Independence Day, and the 1 1/4-mile event is shaping up to be a great betting race.
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How to bet the 2020 Los Alamitos Derby
Bob Baffert has won four of the last six editions of the $150,000 Los Alamitos Derby (G3) at Los Alamitos, and the trainer has a strong chance to nab another victory Saturday.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 3, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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How to bet the 2020 Metropolitan Handicap
As usual, a deep field has been entered to contest the $500,000 Metropolitan H. (G1) on Independence Day at Belmont Park.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 2, Belmont Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: July 1, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby contender profile: Dean Martini
It’s rare for a horse to lose its first seven starts and then progress to the point of winning a graded stakes race, but Dean Martini has defied typical norms to emerge as a viable contender for the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 22
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 30, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 30
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 29, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Belmont Park: Speed could dominate in Saturday turf stakes races
Grass races are frequently won with powerful bursts of acceleration from off the pace, but there’s a chance early speed will steal the show on Saturday at Belmont Park.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 26, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Kentucky Derby Future Wager: 5 horses of value in Pool 5
The postponement of the Kentucky Derby until Sept. 5 has triggered the addition of a few more future wager pools than originally planned.
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Churchill Downs: Is Tom's d'Etat vulnerable in the Stephen Foster?
Tom's d'Etat is 1-1 on the morning line for Saturday's Stephen Foster (G2) at Churchill Downs, and determining if he's a deserving favorite is key to handicapping the race.
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Churchill Downs: Betting multi-race wagers on Stephen Foster Day
An exciting afternoon of racing is on tap at Churchill Downs on Saturday, with four graded stakes events slated to close out the 11-race card.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 25, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Fleur de Lis: Who's coming in hot, and who's not
A “Win and You’re In” berth to the Breeders’ Cup Distaff is on the line in the Fleur de Lis H. (G2), one of four graded stakes races scheduled to be run on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 24, Gulfstream Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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The Derby Decimal Classifications: June 23
A by-the-numbers review of the latest news and developments on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 23, Canterbury Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Under-the-radar Kentucky Derby contenders, volume 21
A weekly look at under the radar 3-year-olds who could step up and make an impact on the Road to the 2020 Kentucky Derby.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 22, Delaware Park
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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Stakes spot plays for closing day at Santa Anita
A pair of graded stakes races on the turf course rank as the feature events on closing day at Santa Anita, and we're playing both on a $50 budget.
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The best $10 bet on the Belmont Stakes undercard
Looking to build your bankroll for playing the Belmont Stakes? Let’s take $10 and endeavor to start the Belmont Park card on a winning note with a price play in the Woody Stephens (G1).
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How to bet the Wise Dan and Audubon Stakes
Belmont Park isn’t the only track hosting quality Thoroughbred racing this weekend. Churchill Downs will join the fray with a pair of stakes races Saturday.
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Pick 3 and Pick 4 plays for Belmont Stakes Day
The Belmont Stakes (G1) is the main attraction on Saturday at Belmont Park, but the 12-race card is stacked from start to finish with competitive and classy events.
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BetAmerica’s horse racing pick of the day: June 19, Churchill Downs
Weekday picks and plays for Thoroughbred racing.
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