What is the difference between Beyer, BRIS, and TimeformUS speed numbers? Which one is best? (06/12/2024)

Those magical numbers handicappers use (whether they admit it or not) to rank horses in a summary fashion. There are a variety to choose from but the big ones are Beyer, Bris, and TimeformUS.

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2024 Matt Winn Stakes Belmont at Saratoga - Analysis, picks, and predictions (06/08/2024)

The first major race after the conclusion of the Triple Crown (yesterday), the Matt Winn Stakes are considered a lead-in to several regional summer derbies. Here are our picks and predictions for the race.

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2024 Belmont Stakes (Saratoga) - Analysis, picks and predictions (06/05/2024)

Despite its length, the Belmont Stakes often favors horses that can maintain a strong pace rather than those that come from behind. Here are our picks for the 2024 Belmont Stakes race.

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2024 Shelby County Handicap Stakes at Horseshoe Indianapolis - Analysis, picks, and predictions (06/04/2024)

The Shelby County Stakes is a 6-furlong $100k race run on dirt at Horshoe Indianapolis. Here are Pick Pony's analysis, picks and predictions for the race.

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2024 Taboga Overnight Stakes (Assiniboia Downs) - Analysis, picks, and predictions (06/03/2024)

The Taboga Overnight Stakes is a 5 furlong race run on the dirt track at Canada’s Assiniboia Downs. Here are our picks and predictions for this year's race.

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2024 Blame Stakes (Churchill Downs) - Analysis, Picks, and predictions (05/31/2024)

The 2024 Blame Stakes promises to be a race for the ages with several horses with flash speed going head to head. This race will have a very fast pace. Deeper closing styles should fare well.

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2024 Penn Ladies Dash Stakes at Penn National - Analysis, picks, and predictions (05/30/2024)

This dash-for-cash event has a couple of standouts that should make the tote board and a handful that are itching to show they are worthy of this class level.

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2024 King Corrie Stakes Woodbine - Analysis, picks, and predictions (05/17/2024)

The King Corrie Stakes is run over 7 furlongs on dirt at Woodbine. It is restricted to three-year-olds and includes five horses out of 23 nominations. Check out our surprise pick for the 2024 King Corrie Stakes.

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What are graded stakes horse races, and who assigns the grades to America’s top thoroughbred horse races? (05/17/2024)

Graded stakes represent elite thoroughbred horse races in the United States where the top horses come from around the world to compete against the best - and win the largest purses. Races must meet minimum requirements and are assigned one of four grades - I, II, III, or “listed”.

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2024 Dinner Party Stakes (G3) at Pimlico - Analysis, picks, and predictions (05/16/2024)

The Dinner Party Stakes is a 1 1/8-mile race run on turf, restricted to three-year-olds and older. This year’s race promises to be a solid Grade 3 stakes race. Here are our picks and predictions for the Dixie.

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