Tipsheet: 2026 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes

Wed Feb 18 2026John Mucciolo

An overflow cast of 13 sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles over the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Turfway Park

Wed Feb 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Turf Paradise and Turfway Park, including a 12-1 longshot.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 18

Tue Feb 17 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds

Tue Feb 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds, including a daily double.
Pick 3 play for Fair Grounds Feb. 17, 2026

Mon Feb 16 2026Vance Hanson

Fair Grounds will be running six days this week, including a special Tuesday program on Mardi Gras.
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $497,093 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 16, at Oaklawn Park and Fair Grounds, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $497,093 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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KDFW Pool 4: Paladin closes as individual favorite at 9-1

Mon Feb 16 2026TwinSpires Staff

Paladin confirmed his new status as the individual favorite for the Kentucky Derby, but the mutuel field of "All others" closed as the overall choice at 9-2.
Gulfstream Park: Singles for the $557,110 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Feb 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a massive $557,110 carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 15]

Sat Feb 14 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Turfway Park: Single for the $109,648 Pick 5 carryover

Sat Feb 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Turfway Park is celebrating the weekend with a massive $109,648 carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s 50-cent Late Pick 5.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 13

Fri Feb 13 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:45 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Fair Grounds Spot Plays for Risen Star Day Feb. 14, 2026

Fri Feb 13 2026Vance Hanson

A tremendous 12-race card awaits fans at Fair Grounds on Saturday for Risen Star Day, and there's not a claiming race in sight.
Betting With, and Against, Gold Phoenix in the San Marcos Stakes

Fri Feb 13 2026John Mucciolo

The eight-year-old #9 Gold Phoenix (9-5) is the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $100,000 San Marcos (G3) at Santa Anita.