The morning before the Robert B. Lewis Stakes (gr. II), maybe you had a hunch that Chitu was sitting on a big race. Not only did you plan on betting the son of Henny Hughes at Santa Anita Park Feb. 8 but...
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The return of SHOWdown is always a big deal here at TwinSpires.com HQ, but nothing would be a bigger deal than seeing Vice President of Marketing Jeremy Clemons with the blanket of roses in one hand and...
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One of the most common misconceptions surrounding Kentucky Derby future wagers in winter is that “No horse is worth betting now with the race so far away.” While I do think you’re more likely to find value...
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The old wives’ tale to starve a fever doesn’t work with the Kentucky Derby variety—not because the charms of the First Saturday in May are so irresistible 13 weeks away but because sustenance is unavoidable...
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We’ve already seen some stress and low tolerance building in the camp of one of the leading Kentucky Derby hopefuls. Following the Seahawks – Forty Niners game, we saw what can happen when the media probes...
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It seems year after year, the Derby trail has been dominated by horses from the A.P. Indy sire line, and this year that line once again makes a powerful presence, especially through his son Pulpit and...
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Are you tired of Kentucky Derby prep races that don’t soak up excitement and leave your appetite whet for more? Then you need the Sham, now! You’ll be saying “WOW!” every time you watch the replay of this...
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It's rare that I make a full (every entry) fair odds analysis for a race outside a seven-figure Grade 1 race, but I felt compelled to do so for the Jerome Stakes on Saturday at Aqueduct (click for FREE...
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (Dec. 11, 2013) -- Twenty-five races remain on the Road to the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), with the Jan. 4 Jerome Stakes (gr. II) at Aqueduct and the Jan. 11 Sham (gr...
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What are you thankful for in horse racing this season? A particular runner, race, person? Respond w/ #thanksracing hashtag — Claire Novak (@BH_CNovak) November 27, 2013 LEXINGTON, Ky. (Nov. 27, 2013) ...
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