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Five Key Trends to Know Before Betting the 2025 Louisiana Derby

Are you planning to bet Saturday’s $1 million, Grade 2 Twinspires.com Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds? Reviewing the past 15 years of Louisiana Derby history can simplify your handicapping process. Here are five trends from the recent history of the race that you can use to identify the key contenders in this year’s edition:

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Hands-On Trainer Ethan West Excited About Possible First Kentucky Derby Trip With Chunk of Gold

Tom Pedulla is interviewing prominent owners, trainers and jockeys as they travel the Road to the $5 million Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve on May 3 at Churchill Downs.

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American Promise Sets Track Record in Virginia Derby Runaway, Fondly Strikes in Virginia Oaks

Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas’ entrant in the March 15 Virginia Derby delivered a career-best effort to finish 7 3/4 lengths ahead of runner-up Render Judgment, setting a track record for 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Colonial Downs.

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Big-Race Showdown: Expert Selections for Virginia Derby

For the ninth year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2025 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2025 Breeders’ Cup World Championships. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”

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Noel’s Weekend Winners: A Visit to Virginia for March Stop on Kentucky Derby Trail

Welcome to Noel Michaels’ Weekend Winners, the place to go for weekend best bets and spot plays from veteran handicapper and tournament-play pioneer Noel Michaels. Check back every week for a couple of highlighted selections designed to help you cash a few bets and make some money.

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