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Betting With, and Against, Lagynos in the Arlington Stakes
A talented field of 11 will go postward in the $275,000 Arlington (G3) at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover.
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Double Play for the Penn Oaks/Mile
A pair of stakes races for sophomores on the grass will highlight the major evening of racing at Penn National on Friday.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Blame Stakes
A fine field of eight will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Blame (G3), one of six graded tilts on the excellent Stephen Foster Preview Day card.
Analysis
British Spot Plays: Sandown for May 28, 2026
Sandown's annual late-May fixture, which runs into early evening local time Thursday, is loaded with quality.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Instant Replay returns
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 27, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a stakes winner making his 2026 debut.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 27
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shot at Assiniboia Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a first-time starter at 12-1 odds.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 25 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, including tickets for Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover.
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Aqueduct: Analyzing Sunday’s $33,406 Pick 6 carryover
A three-day weekend of racing at Aqueduct continues on Sunday with a $33,406 carryover up for grabs in the $1 Pick 6.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 23 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
Saturday picks for NHC Qualifier, $35,779 Pick 6 carryover
An NHC qualifier tournament and a $35,779 Pick 6 carryover are among the betting highlights TwinSpires players can pursue on the fourth Saturday in May.
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Late Pick 5 Preview: Santa Anita's Crystal Water, Melair & Snow Chief Stakes Picks
Our experts delivers deep race analysis, betting strategy, and handicapping insights for Saturday's competitive Late Pick 5 sequence at Santa Anita Park.
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How to bet the Shoemaker Mile Stakes
An excellent cast of nine, six of which are graded stakes winners, will travel one mile over the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Gamely Stakes
A strong cast of eight fillies and mares will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita sod in Monday’s $300,000 Gamely (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of May 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, May 23
The Pick 4 of the week will come from Santa Anita on Saturday, led by a pair of black-type tilts to commence the play.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $60,494 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to play in Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Santa Anita.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 23
A three-race sequence with some of my favorite types of contests – maiden and starter allowance – will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill and Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 21, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Hawthorne’s $255 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the Game Face Stakes
A total of seven three-year-old fillies will dash six panels on the Gulfstream Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Game Face S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2026 Paradise Creek Stakes
A sharp field of nine three-year-olds will race six panels on the outer lawn at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Paradise Creek S.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Keertana Stakes
A fine cast of eight fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mott trainee at Presque Isle Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 20, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a Riley Mott trainee who has been facing tough competition.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 20
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Hyperlink tries Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 19, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a 7-2 shot shipping from Kentucky to Indiana.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Florida to Indiana shipper
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 18 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 4-1 shot shipping from Florida to Indiana.
Racing
Two plays for five Sunday tournaments at Churchill Downs
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of five TwinSpires tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $40 to $600.
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How to bet the 2026 Cinema Stakes
A compact field of five will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Cinema S. at Santa Anita.
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Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
A well-matched field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 3 /16 miles over the Laurel Park dirt surface in Saturday’s historic, $2 million Preakness (G1).
Racing
The best longshot to bet in the 2026 Preakness Stakes
This one-off edition of the Preakness at Laurel has attracted an unusual capacity field, so perhaps the chances of another surprise have inherently increased.
Preakness Stakes
LIVE Preakness 2026: Odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries
Welcome to our LIVE Preakness 2026 coverage with odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries.
Racing
Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Betting the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Different Budgets
The second leg of the Triple Crown will be hosted for the first ever time by Laurel Park on Saturday with a full field of 14 sophomores set to go postward.
Racing
Picks and plays for Saturday tournaments at Churchill Downs
If you’re on a roll betting Preakness Day and want to keep the action going in the evening, be sure to check out the Saturday evening card at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Scully: Downs After Dark Pick 4 Play Saturday, May 16, 2026
After Saturday's Preakness (G1), horseplayers can turn to Saturday's Downs After Dark program, and James Scully offers up a Pick 4 ticket.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, May 16
A total of nine black-type races will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, headlined by the $2 million Preakness (G1).
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, May 16
The Pick 3 of the Week comes from Gulfstream Park on Saturday and will be concluded by one of the two stakes races on the card.
Wagering
May 16, 2026 Spot Plays: Newbury, Laurel, Churchill Downs
I'll be spanning the globe in search of opportunities on Preakness Day.
Racing
Best Ways for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Preakness Stakes
A full field of three-year-old horses will take aim at the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 15]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
2026 Preakness Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Brisnet Speed Rating Report for the 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1), including a look at recent Preakness winners and analysis of top contenders.
Racing
How to bet the 2026 Louisville Stakes
Grade 1 winner #3 Burnham Square (2-5) will lead a compact field of six postward in the $250,000 Louisville (G3) on the Churchill Downs lawn on Saturday.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of May 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Margie’s Intention in the DuPont Distaff Stakes
A cast of eight fillies and mares will jaunt nine panels on the main strip at Laurel Park in Friday’s $125,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff S.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $22,400 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Laurel Park, including a ticket for Churchill’s $22,400 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes
A deep cast of 11 will dash 5 1/2 panels over the Laurel Park grass in Saturday’s $125,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
Racing
Jackpot 8 winner: Quick Pick is 'the best thing ever'
After that first Derby in 2015, won by eventual Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, the racing fan turned into a horseplayer via the TwinSpires app.
Racing
2026 Black-Eyed Susan odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Two-deep in the Black-Eyed Susan, with #8 Majestic Lucia (12-1) rating top billing in her stakes debut.
Racing
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners [May 15, 2026]
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
Racing
Scully: Playing Pick 3 on 2026 Black-Eyed Susan program
Despite the lack of any graded stakes winners, Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Laurel Park offers intrigue for horseplayers, with a competitive field of 10 three-year-olds set for the 1 1/8-mile event.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
A well-matched field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 3 /16 miles over the Laurel Park dirt surface in Saturday’s historic, $2 million Preakness (G1).
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes: Odds, Picks, News and Notes
The Preakness News and Notes is a one stop shop for everything you need to know about Preakness Stakes Weekend.
Analysis
The best longshot to bet in the 2026 Preakness Stakes
This one-off edition of the Preakness at Laurel has attracted an unusual capacity field, so perhaps the chances of another surprise have inherently increased.
Preakness Stakes
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ekati Flatter in the Corningstone
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 13 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 6-1 shot in the Corningstone H.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Deicke wins Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge, Petrunyak takes TwinSpires Tour
High-profile tournament action made headlines during Kentucky Derby (G1) week when Ed Deicke nabbed first prize in the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) and Ryan Petrunyak emerged victorious in the TwinSpires Tour.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sprint to route at 10-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 5 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot stretching out in distance.
Racing
Iron Honor slight early favorite in Preakness
A field of 14 has been entered for the $1.5 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel on Saturday, the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 11, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of double-digit longshots.
Racing
Analyzing Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and it’s also a great day for horse racing at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita. Each track has a non-jackpot carryover up for grabs.
Racing
Mucciolo’s Top 5 Horse Betting Strategies for 2026
Playing the ponies is an inexact science that is ever-evolving for me. Horse racing offers the most diversity from a gambling perspective.
Racing
Churchill Downs: How to bet the $14,604 Super High 5 carryover
No one solved the $1 Super High 5 in the final race at Churchill Downs on Friday, triggering a $14,604 carryover into Saturday’s card.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Eunomia in the 2026 Ruffian Stakes
Seven fillies and mares will go postward in the $200,000 Ruffian (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $42,057 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 8 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to single in Santa Anita’s $42,057 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, May 9
The pair of Royal Ascot qualifying races for juveniles will be a major part of my Pick 3 of the Week from Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Long Branch Stakes
A total of six three-year-olds will go two turns on the Monmouth Park dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Long Branch S.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 9
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Churchill Downs on Saturday, with the late sequence being my main focus.
Racing
How to Bet the Senorita Stakes
An excellent field of sophomore fillies will go 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course in Saturday’s $100,000 Senorita (G3) at Santa Anita.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2026 William Walker Stakes
A very good cast of eight turf dashers will speed 5 1/2 furlongs over the lawn at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $225,000 William Walker S.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 7, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in the $850 Pick 6 carryover at Hawthorne.
Racing
Takeaways from the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby (G1) will be remembered, among other things, for the first time a female trainer saddled the winner of the Run for the Roses.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Peter Pan Stakes
A cast of six sophomores will go 1 1/8 miles on the main oval at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $200,000 Peter Pan (G3).
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Triple Crown nominee at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 6 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including an unraced Triple Crown nominee at 6-1 morning-line odds.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Chester for May 7, 2026
Wednesday through Friday this week is a three-day meeting at Chester, a course so old the Romans are said to have initiated racing on the grounds.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin May 6
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 6: 45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,615 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 5, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $12,615 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Doubles at Thistledown
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 4 at Thistledown, including a pair of daily doubles.
Racing
Horses to single in the $37,229 Sunset Six carryover
The Sunset Six, a special Pick 6 wager featuring the final three races per day at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, boasts a $37,229 carryover for Sunday.
Racing
Golden Tempo gives DeVaux historic win in Kentucky Derby result
Racing history was made at Churchill Downs on Saturday when Golden Tempo won with a last-to-first rally for trainer Cherie DeVaux.
Kentucky Derby
Keep the winnings rolling: Racing to play after the Kentucky Derby
If you’re flush with winnings from the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) and want to keep the momentum rolling, you’ll be happy to hear that a busy post-Derby evening of horse racing awaits.
Racing
Betting the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets
The 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) is upon us, and another full and fantastic field of sophomores will go postward for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Racing
Best Bet Tipsheet: 2026 Kentucky Derby
A full field of the top three-year-olds in training will go postward in Saturday’s historic $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
Best Longshot for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
A full field will once again go postward in the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs, and the cast features numerous contenders that are in with a winning chance in the historic event.
Racing
LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026: Expert picks, horses, odds, best bets and more
Follow LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026 coverage with expert picks, horses, odds, best bets, and race insights.
Live
2026 Official Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Expert picks, analysis, and more
Whether you’re a seasoned handicapper or a newcomer looking to make the "most exciting two minutes in sports" even more thrilling, the Official TwinSpires Kentucky Derby 152 Betting Guide is your ultimate trackside companion.
Analysis
How to bet the Kentucky Derby Day mandatory-payout $110,100 Pick 6 carryover
One of the best betting opportunities on Kentucky Derby Day at Churchill Downs is the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6, which features the mandatory payout of a $110,100 carryover.
Racing
Scully: Kentucky Derby Day Spot Plays
I’ll offer my thoughts on the Kentucky Derby and provide some spot plays on the undercard. There are formidable favorites on the 14-race program, and I’ll search for value.
Racing
2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
Racing
How John Mucciolo is Betting the 2026 Kentucky Derby
A full field will vie in the ultra-competitive $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs, and it’s time to cement my wagers for the Run for the Roses.
Racing
How Keeler Johnson is betting the 2026 Kentucky Derby
As I outlined when sharing my fair odds for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), I view this year’s Run for the Roses as a wide-open race with many possible win contenders.
Racing
Betting the 2026 Kentucky Derby on Different Budgets
The 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) is upon us, and another full and fantastic field of sophomores will go postward for the first leg of the Triple Crown.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Kentucky Derby
A full field of the top three-year-olds in training will go postward in Saturday’s historic $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs.
Racing
LIVE
LIVE Kentucky Oaks 2026: Horses, odds, picks, and analysisWelcome to our Kentucky Oaks 2026 LIVE coverage and exclusive AMA with Jason Beem.
Live
2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
Racing
How to bet the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket
While everyone in the United States is focused on Churchill Downs, classic racing is happening in England at Newmarket.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
A deep and excellent group of three-year-old fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles over the famed Churchill Downs main surface in Friday’s especially competitive $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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