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THS: Peter Pan Stakes

THS: Peter Pan Stakes

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Peter Pan Stakes at Belmont Park this week. Are there any Belmont Stakes contenders in this field?

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 Thursday, May 09, 2013
Churchill Increases Oaks, Derby Pick 6 Pools

Churchill Increases Oaks, Derby Pick 6 Pools

Churchill Downs and TwinSpires.com announced an increase in the guaranteed Pick 6 pools on the Kentucky Oaks (gr. I) card May 3 and the following day's card that features the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I)

 Tuesday, April 30, 2013
THS: Lexington Stakes and Illinois Derby

THS: Lexington Stakes and Illinois Derby

Claire Novak and Frank Angst handicap the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland and the Illinois Derby at Hawthorne.

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 Thursday, April 18, 2013
THS: Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby

THS: Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk are on location at Keeneland to handicap the Blue Grass Stakes and Arkansas Derby.

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 Thursday, April 11, 2013
Keeneland to Teach New Fans About Wagering

Keeneland to Teach New Fans About Wagering

Keeneland is unveiling a host of enhancements for the upcoming spring meeting to help make betting easier and more enjoyable for fans including "betologists" who will answer questions about wagering.

 Monday, April 01, 2013
THS: Spiral Stakes

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?

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 Thursday, March 21, 2013
THS: Rebel Stakes

THS: Rebel Stakes

Claire Novak and Pete Denk handicap the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn Park this weekend. Can Super Ninety Nine repeat his efforts from his last race?

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 Friday, March 15, 2013
THS: Donn Handicap

THS: Donn Handicap

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the loaded Donn Handicap field.

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 Thursday, February 07, 2013
THS: Withers Stakes

THS: Withers Stakes

Pete Denk and Claire Novak handicap the Withers Stakes and take a brief look at the Robert B. Lewis Stakes.

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 Thursday, January 31, 2013
THS: Holy Bull Stakes

THS: Holy Bull Stakes

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk discuss the tough field in the Holy Bull Stakes. Can Shanghai Bobby survive the other talented 3-year-olds?

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 Thursday, January 24, 2013
THS: Daytona Stakes

THS: Daytona Stakes

Tom and Pete handicap the Daytona Stakes at Santa Anita Park.

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 Thursday, December 27, 2012
Churchill Meet Handle Nearly $116.7 Million

Churchill Meet Handle Nearly $116.7 Million

Wagering during the 21-day Churchill Downs fall meet, highlighted by Shackleford's career finale in the Clark Handicap (gr. I), totaled nearly $116.7 million, according to the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission.

 Friday, November 30, 2012
THS: Delta Downs Jackpot

THS: Delta Downs Jackpot

Tom and Pete handicap the Delta Downs Jackpot.

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 Thursday, November 15, 2012
Key Economic Indicators Declined in October

Key Economic Indicators Declined in October

With the number of U.S. race days in October down 7.86% from the comparable month a year ago, wagering on U.S. races fell 8.79%, according to the Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators from Equibase Company.

 Monday, November 05, 2012
Another Solid Month for U.S. Wagering, Purses

Another Solid Month for U.S. Wagering, Purses

Racing continues to show some growth in 2012. In September, handle on U.S. races improved 2.6% and purses were up 13.77%.

 Thursday, October 04, 2012
THS: Dixiana Breeders' Futurity

THS: Dixiana Breeders' Futurity

Tom and Pete handicap the Dixiana Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland this weekend.

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 Thursday, October 04, 2012
Ten Grade 1s on tap Saturday

Ten Grade 1s on tap Saturday

You missed the worst million-dollar race I have ever seen (the Pennsylvania Derby), and one of the best races with a four-horse field that I can remember (Questing vs. My Miss Aurelia in the Cotillion).

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 Thursday, September 27, 2012
THS: Jockey Club Gold Cup

THS: Jockey Club Gold Cup

Tom and Pete handicap two races from Belmont and Santa Anita this weekend, the Jockey Club Gold Cup and FrontRunner Stakes.

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 Thursday, September 27, 2012
THS: Masters Stakes

THS: Masters Stakes

Tom and Pete handicap the Presque Isle Masters Stakes.

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 Saturday, September 08, 2012
THS: Travers Stakes

THS: Travers Stakes

Tom LaMarra and Pete Denk handicap the Travers Stakes this weekend.

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 Thursday, August 23, 2012
THS: Arlington Million

THS: Arlington Million

Tom LaMarra and Claire Novak handicap the Arlington Million and talk about Millions day.

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 Thursday, August 16, 2012
THS: Whitney Handicap

THS: Whitney Handicap

Tom and Pete handicap the Whitney Invitational Handicap and the West Virginia Derby this week.

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 Thursday, August 02, 2012
THS: Jim Dandy Stakes

THS: Jim Dandy Stakes

Claire and Pete handicap the Jim Dandy Stakes, Haskell Invitational, and Curlin Stakes.

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 Thursday, July 26, 2012

Arlington Park Handle, Purses Spike

A number of initiatives, including a refocused marketeting plan and working with other Chicago area teams and companies, has led to a resurgence in business at Arlington Park, one of North America's most iconic racetracks.

 Thursday, July 19, 2012
Churchill Downs Spring Meet Handle Declines

Churchill Downs Spring Meet Handle Declines

After posting record wagering on this year's Kentucky Derby and Oaks, the 38-day spring meet at Churchill Downs ended with a 3.31% decline in total and average daily handle.

 Friday, July 06, 2012
THS: Suburban Handicap

THS: Suburban Handicap

Tom and Pete handicap the Suburban Handicap and the Princess Rooney Handicap this weekend.

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 Thursday, July 05, 2012
U.S. Wagering Stable During May

U.S. Wagering Stable During May

Despite strong handle for the spring's first two classics, wagering on U.S. racing in May was nearly identical to the same month a year ago, according to the latest economic indicators from Equibase.

 Monday, June 04, 2012
THS: San Felipe Stakes

THS: San Felipe Stakes

Jason Shandler and Tom LaMarra handicap the Tampa Bay Derby and San Felipe Stakes.

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 Thursday, March 08, 2012
THS: Malibu Stakes 2011

THS: Malibu Stakes 2011

Tom, Ian and Les from Twinspires.com handicap the Malibu Stakes on opening day of the Santa Anita winter/spring meet.

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 Thursday, December 22, 2011
Handle Down, But Purses Up in September

Handle Down, But Purses Up in September

For the month of September, pari-mutuel handle continued to decline, but a considerable increase in purses provided a silver lining, according to the latest Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Tuesday, October 04, 2011
Economic Indicators: Handle Down, Purses Up

Economic Indicators: Handle Down, Purses Up

Wagering on United States races declined slightly to 2.86% during the month of July, according to figures released Aug. 4 by the Equibase Company.

 Thursday, August 04, 2011
Lone Star Unveils Two New Wagering Options

Lone Star Unveils Two New Wagering Options

Bettors will have two new wagering options to consider--the 10-cent Super Hi-5, and the 10-cent Fortune 6--when Lone Star Park in Texas kicks off its Thoroughbred meet April 14.

 Thursday, March 17, 2011
Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News

Economic Indicators: Good News and Bad News

There was good news and bad news March 4 when Equibase released its monthly report on Thoroughbred Racing Economic Indicators.

 Friday, March 04, 2011
Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Pope: Reward Horses Generating Handle

Thoroughbred industry marketer Fred Pope outlines a plan to reward the owners of the most popular horses with bonus purse money.

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 Thursday, February 03, 2011
Wagering Fell 7.3%, Purses Down 6.1% in 2010

Wagering Fell 7.3%, Purses Down 6.1% in 2010

Wagering on Thoroughbred racing in the United States fell 7.3% and purses declined 6% in 2010, continuing the trends seen in recent years as the industry remains mired in recession.

 Wednesday, January 05, 2011
TVG Posts Record Breeders' Cup Wagering

TVG Posts Record Breeders' Cup Wagering

Interest in super mare Zenyatta and this year's Breeders' Cup World Championships second day Nov. 6 propelled TVG to a record day, with more than $7.8 million in wagering.

 Wednesday, November 10, 2010

Fornatale Attempts Betting Marathon

On Friday, Sept. 3 professional writer and horseplayer Pete Fornatale will attempt a day-long effort to wager on every race and every track around the world offered through TwinSpires.com to benefit the Race for Education.

 Wednesday, September 01, 2010
Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Racing's June Economic Indicators Decline

Total handle for June is down 5.82% while purses and race days fall 1.21% and 3.23%, respectively.

 Sunday, July 04, 2010

Track Wagering Marks Set at Indiana Downs

The most money ever was wagered June 30 on a single race, $379,220, and on a single race card, $2,140,490.

 Wednesday, June 30, 2010
U.S. Wagering Declined by Nearly 10% in 2009

U.S. Wagering Declined by Nearly 10% in 2009

Wagering on U.S. racing in 2009 declined by 9.9% to total $12.3 billion, compared with $13.7 billion the previous year, according to figures released Jan. 6 by Equibase Company.

 Wednesday, January 06, 2010
On-Track Down, Simulcast Up at Keeneland

On-Track Down, Simulcast Up at Keeneland

A rainy October in Kentucky led to much lower on-track business for the Keeneland fall meet, but good racing at the track helped the simulcast wagering, and the combined off-track and on-track betting increased.

 Saturday, October 31, 2009
Official Breeders' Cup Race Order, Wagering

Official Breeders' Cup Race Order, Wagering

The Breeders' Cup has released the official race order and wagering menu for the 26th Breeders' Cup World Championships, to be held Nov. 6-7 at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, Calif.

 Thursday, October 29, 2009
Rachel Alexandra Heavy Preakness Choice

Rachel Alexandra Heavy Preakness Choice

If the payoffs for the daily double involving the Black-Eyed Susan Stakes (gr. II) and Preakness (gr. I) are any indication, the filly Rachel Alexandra will be the big favorite for the middle leg of the Triple Crown.

 Friday, May 15, 2009
Laurel Meet Suffers Handle Drop-Off

Laurel Meet Suffers Handle Drop-Off

All-sources handle for the recently-concluded Laurel Park winter-spring meet fell 25.5%, Maryland Jockey Club officials have reported.

 Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Questions Raised on California Rebating

Here's a fact: Some domestic advance deposit wagering outlets are openly offering cash rebates to customers that wager on California racing signals.

 Wednesday, February 04, 2009
Total U.S. Handle Lowest in a Decade

Total U.S. Handle Lowest in a Decade

Hampered by a 20.3% drop in total handle in December, wagering in the United States declined 7.2% in 2008 to record the lowest overall total in a decade.

 Tuesday, January 06, 2009

Players' Group Seeks Wagering Task Force

A grassroots coalition of horseplayers is calling for an end to outstanding disputes involving Internet and telephone wagering, and is asking for the formation of a task force to help settle the differences.

 Tuesday, November 25, 2008
No Early Issue with Breeders' Cup Signal

No Early Issue with Breeders' Cup Signal

Early handicapping on signal distribution of the Breeders' Cup World Championships shows the prestigious event will be available to a wide variety of outlets and bettors, at first glance calming fears of any "signal wars" fallout evident in other revenue-sharing disputes involving advance deposit wagering.

 Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Preakness Handle Suffers Heavy Decline

Preakness Handle Suffers Heavy Decline

After four straight years of handle topping $87 million, wagering on the Preakness program declined 15.8% in a year-over-year comparison with the 2007 card.

 Monday, May 19, 2008
Big Brown Big Favorite

Big Brown Big Favorite

The early Preakness (gr. I) wagering is no surprise, with Big Brown an overwhelming favorite. The winner of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I) is the heavy 1-9 choice to win the Preakness and have a shot at the Triple Crown three weeks later.

 Saturday, May 17, 2008
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