Each week on the Kentucky Derby trail things get ‘interestinger’ and ‘interestinger.’ March 13, the Bob Baffert-trained Concert Tour dominated the Rebel Stakes and leapfrogged nearly everyone else toward the pinnacle of Kentucky Derby top ten lists. For most, the colt’s stock ranked just below that of defending 2-year-old champ Essential Quality and San […]
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I grew up in Spokane, Wash. Known as the Lilac City, Spokane once was the home of Playfair Race Course, where Thoroughbreds raced for decades until it closed for good in 2000. On Monday, Spokane’s Gonzaga University basketball team reached the Sweet 16 in March Madness when defeating Oklahoma by 16 points (87-71). It […]
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Every racing day at Santa Anita 1/ST BET handicapper/columnist Jeff Siegel produces a race-by-race workout report that provides critical commentary and analysis gleaned from the xbtv.com workout library that provides unique and invaluable supplementary information to the serious horse player. The report is available each race-day morning no later than 6 a.m. and always is […]
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Jeff Siegel’s National Prime Plays Friday, March 26, 2021 Every Friday thru Sunday 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel offers his best wagering opportunity from a selected North American racetrack. These “Best Plays” can take the form of a win wager, exacta, trifecta, or a daily double, pick-3, pick-4 or pick-6. * Oaklawn Park– Third […]
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Jeff Siegel’s Santa Anita Analysis & Wagering Strategies Friday, March 26, 2021 Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6. The selections are posted at 6:00 a.m. and updated later in the […]
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Jeff Siegel’s Florida Derby-G1 Key Contenders Workout Analysis and Commentary Listed below are links and commentary/analysis of critical workouts for the leading contenders of the 2021 Florida Derby-G1from 1/ST Bet analyst Jeff Siegel. (runners listed according to post position) 1 – Nova Rags (12-1) March 21, 2021, Payson Park, 3f, :38.3b Grade: B+ Commentary: […]
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These rankings identify the best 3-year-olds of 2021 in order of preference, with each horse given a theoretical weight assignment starting at 126 lbs. based on past performance and projected development. The horses listed are assumed to be candidates for at least one of the Triple Crown races. Last updated March 23, 2021 * 1 […]
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Every racing day at Santa Anita 1/ST BET handicapper/columnist Jeff Siegel produces a race-by-race workout report that provides critical commentary and analysis gleaned from the xbtv.com workout library that provides unique and invaluable supplementary information to the serious horse player. The report is available each race-day morning no later than 6 a.m. and always is […]
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Every Friday thru Sunday 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel offers his best wagering opportunity from a selected North American racetrack. These “Best Plays” can take the form of a win wager, exacta, trifecta, or a daily double, pick-3, pick-4 or pick-6. * Golden Gate Fields – Seventh Race – Post time: 4:41 PT 9-Minehunter (7/2) […]
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Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6. The selections are posted at 6:00 a.m. and updated later in the morning to reflect late scratches and changes (approximately 10:30 a.m.). For additional commentary, […]
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Congratulations to Karen Toyama, narrow winner in Xpressbet’s Beat the Host Championship. Toyama, at $122, proved $.50 better than runner-up Nancy Spense and $7 clear of third-place finisher Roy Brewer. In fourth place, $15.50 behind Toyama, was Christopher Reo. Cynthia Noblitt ($105), Lindy Harton ($103) and Charles Donnelly ($102) round out the top seven prize […]
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With my selections for Xpressbet.com last week, I tried to beat the favorite in both the Grade II Tampa Bay Derby and Grade III Gotham Stakes. I was vindicated in my approach when the favorite did not win either race. But, darn it, my top pick also did not win. Candy Man Rocket was […]
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Every racing day at Santa Anita 1/ST BET handicapper/columnist Jeff Siegel produces a race-by-race workout report that provides critical commentary and analysis gleaned from the xbtv.com workout library that provides unique and invaluable supplementary information to the serious horse player. The report is available each race-day morning no later than 6 a.m. and always is […]
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Every Friday thru Sunday 1/ST BET handicapper Jeff Siegel offers his best wagering opportunity from a selected North American racetrack. These “Best Plays” can take the form of a win wager, exacta, trifecta, or a daily double, pick-3, pick-4 or pick-6. * Click here to view today’s video analysis of the Louisiana Derby-G2 * Fair […]
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Specifically designed for the rolling exotic player, Jeff Siegel’s “Daily Analysis and Wagering Strategies” isolates those horses that should be included in daily doubles, pick-3s, pick-4s, pick-5s, and the pick-6. The selections are posted at 6:00 a.m. and updated later in the morning to reflect late scratches and changes (approximately 10:30 a.m.). For additional commentary, […]
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