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In this special ” Kentucky Derby deep dive” episode of the podcast, sponsored by AmWager, we talk with pro player Mike Maloney about how the Kentucky Derby. In this Part 1 we discuss how to handicap the Kentucky Derby. In...

The Blue Grass Stakes 2024

There is just something about the spring meet at Keeneland. With three, no pun intended, important three-year-old races on Saturday it just made sense to go after the 11-horse field in the Blue Grass. No question this is a competitive...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday April 6th, 2024

Commonwealth Stakes (Grade 3) – Race 6 at Keeneland -Post Time 3:40 PM Eastern Top Contenders: Minnesota Ready, Bo CruzOther contenders: Wico, Here Mi Song Minnesota Ready ran the best race of his career last time out on 2/17 after...

The Florida Derby 2024

Eleven three-year-olds are scheduled to go in the Grade 1 mile and an eighth Florida Derby. The race is not only an important 100-point Derby prep but the staple of the Gulfstream Park Championship meet. It is only fitting South...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday March 30th, 2024

Ghostzapper Stakes (Grade 3) – Race 7 at Gulfstream -Post Time 2:26 PM Eastern Top Contenders: Lure Him In, Mbagnick, Tumbarumba, Steal Sunshine YES, there are four win and exacta contenders listed in an eight horse field. HOWEVER, with it...

Spot Plays for Saturday March 23rd, 2024

At Santa Anita the Grade 3 San Luis Rey drew only five to race the mile and a half. Of the five only Balladeer has early speed, and he also goes second off the lay-off. Despite a clear pace advantage...

Key Races & Bets for Saturday March 23rd, 2024

Beyond the Wire Stakes – Race 8 at Laurel -Post Time 4:02 PM Eastern Top Contender: Determined Driver Determined Driver finished second in the similar Wide Country Stakes four weeks ago, three-quarters of a length from the winner and a...

The Key Races & Bets Blog and Podcast Will Be Back Next Week

The Key Races & Bets Blog Will Be Taking a Short Break This week, we’re pausing our usual schedule for the Key Races & Bets Blog and Podcast as we cheer on Ellis at the National Handicapping Championship (NHC) 2024....

Sprinting at Santa Anita

The Chosen Vron has been nothing short of a win machine with a huge heart sitting at 15 for 20 lifetime. It seems all he does is win whether against California bred sot in open company. He is 10 for...