TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS Plays for Saratoga and Del Mar graded stakes races. read blog
Handicapping
Tips and picks for how to bet on Thorougbred horse racing
That Handicapping Show: The Fourstardave
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak are on location at Saratoga this week to handicap the Fourstardave Handicap (gr. II). Can Wise Dan be beaten with his double digit weight difference? Watch Video
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS plays for Saratoga and Del Mar Graded Stakes Races. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Whitney Invitational
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Whitney and the West Virginia Derby this week. How will the races be run with Fort Larned, Ron the Greek, Departing, and other big talent present? watch video
After the Wire - Haskell Invitational
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Palace Malice and Verrazano from the weekend. watch video
TimeformUS Weekend Plays
TimeformUS plays for Sunday's top stakes races. read blog
That Handicapping Show - Jim Dandy Stakes
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Jim Dandy Stakes this week. Can the up and coming Code West defeat the proven Palace Malice and Mylute? watch video
That Handicapping Show - Delaware Handicap
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Delaware Handicap and CCA Oaks. Do you think the races will be exciting with such small fields but big talent? watch video
After the Wire - Man o' War Stakes
Evan Hammonds recaps the efforts of Emollient and Boisterous. watch video
Marketing Mix takes on males in Sunset
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The grade III, $100,000 Sunset Handicap might not be what it once was during its glory days, but the July 14 closing-day feature at Betfair Hollywood Park has more glamour than usual.
THS: Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby
Frank Angst and Claire Novak handicap the Man o' War Stakes and Virginia Derby. Both seem to think the Virginia Derby will be a very telling and exciting race to watch. Can the Kittens finish 1-2-3? watch video
Handicapping Insights
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Dick Powell offers a study of turf sprints at Saratoga, which starts its meet on July 19.
Delaware Oaks features Tell a Great Story, Ile St. Molly rematch
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The July 13 grade II stakes worth $300,000 will feature a rematch between Tell a Great Story and Ile St. Molly as a field of nine 3-year-old fillies line up in the 1 1/16-mile contest at Delaware Park.
Dullahan returns in Arlington Handicap
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Up the track in a pair of Dubai starts earlier this year, Dullahan will look to jump-start the second half of his 4-year-old season when he returns to action in July 13 $200,000 Arlington Handicap.
After the Wire - Hollywood Gold Cup
Evan Hammonds examines Game On Dude's performance in the Hollywood Gold Cup and also takes a look at the United Nations Stakes. watch video
THS: Calder Summit of Speed
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak take a look at Calder's Summit of Speed race card. They handicap the Smile Sprint Handicap and the Princess Rooney Handicap. Will Jackson Bend be able to handle the talented Trinniberg? watch video
After the Wire - Firecracker Handicap
Evan Hammonds recaps the Firecracker Handicap, New York Stakes, and Iowa Oaks. watch video
That Handicapping Show: Colonial Turf Cup S.
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Colonial Turf Cup Stakes at Colonial Downs. Can anyone defeat Atigun? watch video
THS: Stephen Foster Handicap
Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Stephen Foster Handicap at Churchill Downs. Can Ron the Greek win again? watch video
Unlocking Winners: The 145th Belmont Stakes
Can Orb rebound? read blog
THS: The Penn Mile
Claire Novak and Pete Denk preview the Penn Mile featuring Noble Tune, Rydilluc, Jack Milton, and Charming Kitten. Watch Video
Handicapping Insights
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The good thing about last Saturday's Preakness Stakes is when the action leaves Maryland for its summer home at Colonial Downs, they can plant corn on the main track.
Hard to get Past Orb in Preakness
Pete wonders how to make money on the Preakness card. read blog
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: The Basics
Intro To Exotic Bets with Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk. Sponsored by HRTV.
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: Vertical Bets
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss exacta, trifecta and superfecta bets. Sponsored by HRTV.
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: Maiden Races
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk focus on maiden races and betting angles related to them.
Exotic Bets Podcast: Daily Doubles & Pick 3s
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss Rolling Daily Doubles and Pick 3s. Sponsored by HRTV.
Exotic Bets Podcast Series: Pick 4s, 5s & 6s
Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss Pick 4s, 5s, and 6s. Sponsored by HRTV.
Hollywood Notebook
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HOLLYWOOD NOTEBOOK
Derby Points System Worked Efficiently
With the Kentucky Derby field now in place, the points system that got us here looks like it's working pretty well.
Kentucky Derby by the Speed Numbers
In 54 of the last 58 runnings of the 1 1/4-mile Kentucky Derby, the winner was either on the lead with an eighth of a mile to go, within a length of the lead, or running second although more than a length off the leader.
THS: Derby Trial Stakes
Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Derby Trial Stakes at Churchill Downs. On last week's show, Frank hit a $92 exacta with the Illinois Derby! Next week, That Handicapping Show will be on location at Churchill Downs. watch video
'Wild Card' Derby Trial Not A Misnomer
The makeup of the grade III Derby Trial presents several interesting scenarios that could impact the makeup of the Kentucky Derby field.
Juvenile Behavior: Curlin Filly Catches Eye
After winning four of the first five races for juveniles or juvenile fillies at the Keeneland spring meeting, trainer Wesley Ward will sit out the finale Thursday, April 25.
Wynn Odds to Win Triple Crown: Update
Johnny Avello at Wynn Las Vegas added horses and updated their odds to win the Triple Crown this week.
Coolmore Lexington, Illinois Derby Selections
The major Kentucky Derby by Yum! Brands preps are finished, but there's still some good 3-year-old racing out there. Let's take a look at the Grade III Coolmore Lexington Stakes and the Grade III Illinois Derby.
Derby Points: Moderate Bump in Prep Runners
We take a look back at the 2013 Kentucky Derby Trail to determine whether the new points system attracted more horses to the prep races for the first Saturday in May.
Juvenile Behavior: Welcome 2nd-Time Starters
When Keeneland resumes its spring juvenile racing schedule Thursday, April 18 with a 4 1/2-furlong race for fillies, the field is scheduled to include two runners with previous starts.
Watsdachances heads 10-filly field in Appalachian
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The only graded winner entered in Thursday's Grade 3, $100,000 Appalachian is Watsdachances and she looks to make a splash in her three-year-old debut in the one-mile contest over Keeneland's turf course.
Derby Field Could Dip Well Past Current 20
The Kentucky Derby field is close to being set, but more things can and will happen before entries close on May 1. We could see horses now ranked well into the 20's pop up in the field.
Wide Open Blue Grass Full of Twists and Turns
This year's edition of the Grade I Blue Grass Stakes may be wide open, so let's have fun with it and try to bring home a winner.
Wynn Odds to Win Triple Crown Released
If you're leaning in favor of any particular horse for the Kentucky Derby, maybe you'd like to know what Johnny Avello thinks about its odds to win the Triple Crown.
TwinSpires Launches Derby Bankroll Contest
TwinSpires.com, the official advance deposit wagering service for Churchill Downs Incorporated, is giving 150 players a chance to win a $500 betting bankroll for Kentucky Derby Day.
Keeneland Again Tops HANA Racetrack Ratings
For the fifth consecutive year, Keeneland, which begins its spring meet April 5, topped the 2013 racetrack ratings produced by the Horseplayers Association of North America.
Keeneland Interview - Katie Mikolay Gensler
Katie Mikolay Gensler joins Keeneland handicapper Mike Battaglia to provide live paddock commentary and selections at the spring meet. watch video
Wood Memorial: V Is for Victory
Verrazano could lose the grade I Wood Memorial, and so could Vyjack, but it would be a first for either one of them.
Orb Looks Best in Florida Derby
Orb doesn't have to win the Florida Derby to go on to the Kentucky Derby -- he just needs to run the right kind of race. Still, there's a good argument that he will win the race.
Derby Trail: Where They're Going Next
We're in full tilt mode now, with Kentucky Derby prep races going nine furlongs. Let's see where the contenders are going next during this exciting phase of the Kentucky Derby Trail.
Dates Set for 2014 Handicapping Contest
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association and Treasure Island Las Vegas announced that the Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship will return to the Las Vegas property in 2014.
THS: Spiral Stakes
Claire Novak and Tom LaMarra handicap the Spiral Stakes at Turfway Park this weekend. Is there a Kentucky Derby winner in this field? watch video
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