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How to bet the 2026 Awad Stakes
A field of nine juveniles will jaunt six panels over the Belmont Park turf course in Saturday’s $175,000 Awad S.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, November 14
I’ll focus on the early races at Del Mar on Saturday for the Pick 4 of the Week, starting in race 2.
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Exotics Plays for the Dream Supreme Stakes
A compact, but competitive, cast of six fillies and mares will travel six furlongs on the main strip at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Dream Supreme S.
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James Scully's picks for November 12 at Belmont
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two Churchill exactas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of exactas.
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Spot Plays for Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 14
The 28th Claiming Crown takes place at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and I have a trio of horses of interest.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, Nov. 14
I’ll go after the closing Pick 3 at Churchill Downs on Saturday during the 28th edition of the Claiming Crown.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,938 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 11 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,938 Super High 5 carryover.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 11, 2026
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Miss Disco Stakes exacta
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, including a cold exacta in the Miss Disco S.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $23,170 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 9, at Zia Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in the $23,170 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
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Del Mar: Single for Sunday’s $45,175 Pick 6 carryover
When Mr. Disrespectful (36-1) won Saturday’s The Chosen Vron S. at Del Mar, he knocked out all live Pick 6 tickets and triggered a $45,175 carryover for Sunday.
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Churchill Downs: How to bet the $6,232 Super High 5 carryover
One of the betting highlights at Churchill Downs this Saturday is a $6,232 carryover in the $1 Super High 5.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Nov. 7, 2026
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11: 30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Spot plays for Churchill Downs Nov. 7, 2026
James Scully provides spot plays for the first Saturday program of the 2026 Churchill Downs fall meet.
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Betting With, and Against, Bodacious Bay in the Mother Goose Stakes
A cast of 11 three-year-old fillies will navigate 1 1/16 miles over the main oval at Belmont Park in Saturday’s $300,000 Mother Goose (G2).
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Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, November 7
Three of the four black-type races on Saturday's Belmont Park card will be the first three legs of the exciting late Pick 4 sequence.
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How to Bet the The Chosen Vron Stakes
A fast field of nine California-bred runners will jaunt seven furlongs over the Del Mar dirt surface in Saturday’s $100,000 The Chosen Vron S.
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How to Bet the Betty Grable Stakes
A field of nine California-bred fillies and mares will go seven panels on the dirt at Del Mar on Sunday in the $100,000 Betty Grable S.
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Woodbine Expert Pick for Race 7 on Sunday, November 8, 2026
What a consistent performer Dazzling Cruiser has been this campaign, hitting the board in all nine starts.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill daily double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the $3,897 Super High 5 carryover.
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Australia & New Zealand Preview for November 7, 2026
The major spring carnivals are nearing their conclusion in Australia, with most features finishing this weekend.
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Stakes Plays for Woodbine on Saturday, Nov. 7
A trio of graded tilts will be contested north of the border at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Playing the late Pick 3 at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 7
A pair of juvenile tilts will sandwich a sprint stakes on the dirt to close out the card at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the Bet on Sunshine Stakes
A huge cast of 13 dashers will speed six panels on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Bet on Sunshine S.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $63,668 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Belmont Park.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Dwyer Stakes
Unbeaten champion Ted Noffey will make his 2026 debut in the deep, $200,000 Dwyer S. at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to Bet the River City Stakes
A mostly evenly matched field of eight will run nine furlongs over the grass at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 River City (G3).
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Churchill
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 4, at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of exactas.
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Hong Kong Selections: Happy Valley for November 4, 2026
Picks for Hong Kong Thoroughbred Racing on Wednesday, November 04, 2026. Live racing begins at 5:40 a.m. ET.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 debut at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 3, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Zia Park, along with a horse to single in Mahoning Valley’s $4,315 Pick 5 carryover.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis $17,612 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 2, at Finger Lakes and Zia Park, along with a horse to single in the $17,612 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Melbourne Cup 2026: Preview and wagering strategy
The Melbourne Cup (G1) goes off at 11 p.m. ET Monday night, with multiple runners for Ciaron Maher, who is Chris Waller’s main rival in Australia these days, and Irish horseman Joseph O’Brien.
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Carryover picks: $30,023 at Santa Anita, $4,990 at Churchill
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.
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2026 Breeders' Cup Picks, Predictions and Odds for All Horses
Our panel of five highly respected racing analysts provide their picks and betting tickets for Breeders' Cup Saturday. Look to see how many landed on a runner as a consensus.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Forever Young
Here are my thoughts for betting with and against Forever Young (#5) in the Classic.
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2026 odds, entries, picks, post time and results for Championship Saturday
Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Breeders' Cup 2026 Championship Saturday!
Analysis
Gulfstream: Single for Saturday’s $37,029 Place Pick 8 carryover
On Saturday at Gulfstream Park, you could theoretically win a share of a $37,029 carryover without picking a single winning horse.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Mile
The grassy, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Mile (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday features a quartet of contenders who competed in the 2025 event.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Turf
A world-class cast will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland grass in Saturday’s highly anticipated, $5 million Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1).
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Best Superfecta of the Week: Grey Stakes at Woodbine
If you’re looking for a superfecta to play on the first day of post-Breeders’ Cup racing, you should check out Sunday’s $175,000 Grey (G3), Race 8 at Woodbine.
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Belmont Park Sunday stakes spot plays: Cold daily double
The first day of November—and the first day after the Breeders’ Cup—is a Sunday highlighted by five stakes on an 11-race card at Belmont Park.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Playing Saturday’s All-Dirt Pick 4 at Keeneland
The All-Dirt Pick 4 has traditionally offered lucrative payouts on Breeders' Cup Saturday, and the 2026 edition should be just as rewarding.
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Betting the 2026 Breeders' Cup All-Turf Pick 4
In recent years, the All-Turf Pick 4 payouts on Breeders’ Cup Saturday have been spectacular.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Distaff
A superb cast of nine fillies and mares, seven of them Grade 1 heroines, will run 1 1/8 miles over the main strip at Keeneland in Saturday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Distaff (G1).
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Betting the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic on Different Budgets
A stellar field of eight will run 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland main strip in Saturday’s highly anticipated $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
A superb field of eight will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s lucrative, $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1).
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Superfecta plays for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Turf
A full field of fillies and mares will go 1 3/16 miles over the Keeneland green in Saturday’s deep, $2 million Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1).
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How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile
An intriguing cast of 11 will vie in Saturday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
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Breeders’ Cup 2026: Under-the-radar internationals on Saturday
The international team is well represented throughout Championships Saturday on both dirt and turf.
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Exotics plays for the 2026 Knickerbocker Stakes
While Keeneland is busy hosting the Breeders’ Cup, Belmont Park is putting on an 11-race Saturday card highlighted by the $175,000 Knickerbocker S.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Saturday
Many of the races on 2026 Breeders’ Cup Saturday feature competitive fields with appealing live longshots to consider betting.
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Spooky Australia Preview and Picks for October 31, 2026
If you enjoy betting on the first day of the Breeders’ Cup, why not keep up the fun in the evening and play some high-class racing in Australia on Friday night?
International
Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager open ahead of Breeders' Cup
Wagering on Pool 1 will close at 4 p.m. on Friday in advance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, which has a scheduled post time of 4:55 p.m.
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2026 odds, entries, picks, post time and results for Future Stars Friday
Welcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2026 coverage. Join us for Future Stars Friday for a day at the track.
Analysis
Breeders’ Cup 2026: Under the radar internationals on Friday
The European raiding party will be out in force at Keeneland on Friday, not only with big favorites but also with promising juveniles that bettors will overlook.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Betting the Friday Pick 5
James Scully handicaps and provides a ticket for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $18,380 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 30 at Belmont Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Santa Anita, including a horse to single in Belmont’s $18,380 Pick 6 carryover.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
A fantastic field of eight two-year-olds will travel 1 1/16 miles over the main oval at Keeneland in Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1).
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How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies
Although a dozen fillies have entered Friday’s $2 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies (G1) at Keeneland, #10 Emphatic (9-5) looms as a formidable favorite.
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How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf
A remarkably competitive field will contest Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1) at Keeneland.
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Betting With, and Against, Sun Goddess in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf
An overflow cast of 17 two-year-old fillies has been entered for Friday’s $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf (G1) at Keeneland.
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How to bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint
A deep and full field of grassy dashers will run 5 1/2 furlongs over the Keeneland green in the $1 million Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1).
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential. The star rating of 1 to 5 represents the opportunity to perform well.
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2026 Breeders' Cup: Spotlighting top returnees from 2025
One of the nice things about the Breeders’ Cup is the chance for an annual catch-up with some familiar equine friends.
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2026 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Who among this year’s entries might be worth considering at decent prices? Here’s my list.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Playing Friday’s All-Turf Pick 3 at Keeneland
A challenging and potentially lucrative three-race sequence of Breeders’ Cup turf races will be offered at Keeneland on Friday.
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2026 Breeders' Cup Betting Guide FREE Download of Picks & Analysis
TwinSpires presents the industry trusted free guide to select picks among the high quality horses and high quality races at Keeneland for 2026.
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James Scully's picks for October 29 at Belmont
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on Oct. 29, 2006.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $4,886 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $4,886 Super High 5 carryover.
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James Scully's picks for October 28 at Belmont
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 28.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 28 at Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the $46,127 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont Park.
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Key 2026 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge races following draw
Beating more than 600 betting experts over 22 races on Breeders’ Cup weekend is enough to fully earn the “challenge” part of the Breeders’ Cup Betting Challenge name. Here’s how the draw might impact some of the key races.
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2026 Breeders' Cup News and Notes
With the Breeders' Cup right around the corner, our annual 2026 Breeders' Cup news and notes coverage is officially underway.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Under-the-radar contenders on Friday
Although there are a few strong favorites in Friday’s Breeders’ Cup races at Keeneland, the large fields in the grass races should give longshots a chance to factor into the results.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning’s $1,773 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,773 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.
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Breeders' Cup: Finding Vulnerable Favorites in the 2026 Breeders' Cup
The record of post-time favorites in the 14 Breeders’ Cup races at Del Mar in 2025 closely mirrored the results of the 2024 edition at the same track.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis price plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 26, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in the $6,318 Super High 5 carryover.
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Picks: $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier, $109,520 Santa Anita Pick 6 carryover
A $1,000 tournament focused on Churchill Downs and a $109,520 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita are among the betting opportunities to pursue on the final Sunday in October.
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Saturday carryover picks: $53,059 Pick 5, $12,121 Super High 5
A $53,059 Pick 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and a $12,121 Super High 5 at Keeneland are among the carryovers worth pursuing on Saturday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 24, 2026
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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The 2026 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and What to Know
Lexington financial planner Dave Smyth won 2025's BCBC tournament, finishing the day with betting earnings of $144,800 and a first prize of $463,000.
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Exotics Plays for the Fayette Stakes
An overflow field of 13 is entered for Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette (G3) at Keeneland.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, October 24
Laurel Park will host a big day for regionally bred runners on Saturday during Maryland Millions Day.
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Breeders' Cup 2026 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Pre-Entries
For anyone in search of when to tune in, what to wager and who is running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships!
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Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, October 24
I’ll take aim at the closing four-race sequence during Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2026 Autumn Miss Stakes
A strong field of 11 three-year-old fillies will go one mile on the Santa Anita lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Autumn Miss (G3).
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James Scully's picks for October 23 at Belmont
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 23, 2026.
Expert Picks
Australia Preview for October 24, 2026
As North America gets ready for the Breeders’ Cup, the closest Australian race to the Breeders’ Cup Classic is set to run this weekend, seven days before the Classic.
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $27,465 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 23 at Keeneland and Santa Anita, including suggested singles for Keeneland’s $27,465 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the 2026 Valley View Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will travel one mile over the green at Keeneland in Friday’s feature, the $400,000 Valley View (G2).
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How to bet the 2026 Sands Point Stakes
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will run 1 1/8 miles over the inner turf at Belmont Park on Friday in the $200,000 Sands Point (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Remember Mamba in the Bryan Station Stakes
A total of 16 sophomores are entered for Saturday’s highly competitive, $400,000 Bryan Station (G2) at Keeneland.
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James Scully's picks for October 22 at Belmont
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
Expert Picks
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $5,793 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 22 at Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to key on top in Keeneland’s $5,793 Super High 5 carryover.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Rags to Riches Stakes
A wide-open field of seven fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles over the Churchill Downs dirt course in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Street Sense Stakes
A cast of eight two-year-old colts will travel 1 1/16 miles over the famed Churchill Downs main strip in Sunday’s $200,000 Street Sense (G3).
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