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Pierette rallies past Epic Reign in the Debutante S. at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Tipsheet: 2026 Adirondack Stakes

Fri Jul 31 2026John Mucciolo

A nice group of nine two-year-old fillies will jaunt 6 1/2 panels on the main oval at Saratoga in Sunday’s $225,000 Adirondack (G3).

Racing

Gezora winning the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

How to bet the 2026 Glens Falls Stakes

Fri Jul 31 2026John Mucciolo

An outstanding field of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Saratoga inner turf course in Sunday’s $250,000 Glens Falls (G2).

Racing

Seismic Beauty wired the Clement L. Hirsch at Del Mar

Seismic Beauty wired the Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Betting With, and Against, Seismic Beauty in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes

Fri Jul 31 2026John Mucciolo

Eight fillies and mares will look to upend defending champ #8 Seismic Beauty (5-2) in Saturday’s $400,000 Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at Del Mar.

Racing

Black Hornet wins the Black Gold at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Stakes Spot Plays for Ellis Park Sunday, Aug. 2

Fri Jul 31 2026John Mucciolo

A handful of black-type events will close out the huge Sunday card at Ellis Park, and I have horses of interest in four of the contests.

Wagering

Gran Oriente wins the Soldier's Dancer H. at Gulfstream Park

Gran Oriente, a Group 1 hero in his native Chile, shown winning the Soldier's Dancer H. at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Ryan Thompson/Coglianese Photos)

Price horses of interest on 2026 Arlington Million Day

Fri Jul 31 2026Kellie Reilly

It could pay to think creatively in the exotics, especially with Saturday’s profit-boost offer.

Racing

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

The Fantasy Sports League Where the Athletes are Horses

Fri Jul 31 2026TwinSpires Staff

Horse racing already has everything sports fans love: rivalries, drama, betting, big personalities; it just needs a season-long story.

Education

Lagynos wins the Wise Dan (G2) at Churchill Downs.

Mercante (far outside) exits a runner-up to Lagynos in the Wise Dan (G2) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Scully: Playing Ellis Park’s Late Pick 3 Sunday, Aug. 2

Fri Jul 31 2026James Scully

Ellis Park features five competitive turf stakes on Sunday, and James Scully shares how he will bet the late Pick 3 sequence.

Betting Info

Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 1

Fri Jul 31 2026TwinSpires Staff

oin us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.

Racing

Colonial Downs racing (Coady Photo)

Late Pick 5 Preview: Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs Saturday, August 1 [VIDEO]

Fri Jul 31 2026TwinSpires Staff

The summer racing season reaches Colonial Downs as the TwinSpires Late Pick 5 Preview Show breaks down Arlington Million Day.

Analysis

Tok Tok wins the Kitten's Joy S. over Triple Espresso

Colonial Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs

Fri Jul 31 2026TwinSpires Staff

Travel with us to Colonial Downs for our 2026 Arlington Million All-Access Trackside coverage.

Racing

Nitrogen wins the Alabama at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for July 31 at Saratoga

Fri Jul 31 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races

Expert Picks

Burnham Square galloping at Churchill Downs

Burnham Square reacts to his 7.80 Dosage Index (Photo by Coady Media)

Betting the All-Stakes Pick 5 at Colonial Downs

Thu Jul 30 2026John Mucciolo

I will go after the all-stakes Pick 5 sequence at Colonial Downs on Saturday that concludes with the Arlington Million (G1).

Racing

Solitude Dude wins the Swale Stakes at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

How to bet the 2026 Amsterdam Stakes

Thu Jul 30 2026John Mucciolo

A total of eight sophomores will speed 6 1/2 furlongs over the dirt at Saratoga in Friday’s $250,000 Amsterdam (G2).

Racing

Gimmie A Nother wins the John C. Mabee Stakes at Del Mar. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Exotics Plays for the Beverly D. Stakes

Thu Jul 30 2026John Mucciolo

A huge field of 12 fillies and mares will run 1 3/16 miles on the outer lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Beverly D. (G2) at Colonial Downs.

Racing

Sierra Leone wins the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for July 30 at Saratoga

Thu Jul 30 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.

Racing

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 30, 2026

Thu Jul 30 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses how and why track announcers like to color their programs

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $1,387 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jul 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 30 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Del Mar, including live longshots to play in Colonial’s $1,387 Pick 6 carryover.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 30, 2026

Thu Jul 30 2026Jason Beem

Jason looks ahead to the Saratoga Saturday and welcomes in Gary Fenton from Little Red Feather Racing to talk Del Mar, Gold Phoenix, and much more!

Racing

Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Summer Dream and D'oro Lemon

Wed Jul 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including an exacta in the Debutante S.

Racing

British Spot Plays: Selections for Goodwood July 29, 2026

Tue Jul 28 2026Vance Hanson

Tuesday’s first-day action got off to a “Glorious” start for me when Dr Rascal ($14.40) bolted up to win the Vintage (G2),

Racing

Racing at Thistledown. (Photo by JJ Zamaiko Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thistledown’s Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jul 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $355 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 28, 2026

Tue Jul 28 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses some of the news of the day including Kentucky Downs raising their bet minimums on straight wagers. Then Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar.

Racing

Kalpana wins the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth (G1) at Ascot (Photo by Coady Media)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot

Mon Jul 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.

Racing

Picturesque Goodwood in Sussex (Courtesy of the Racenews Racecourse Service)

British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 28, 2026

Mon Jul 27 2026Vance Hanson

The British Betting Bankroll resumes this week in time for the Goodwood Festival, colloquially known as “Glorious Goodwood."

Racing

Racing at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $25,003 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $25,003 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.

Racing

Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 27, 2026

Sun Jul 26 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the weekend of racing, including some promotions geared towards younger fans at various tracks.

Racing

(Photo by Coady Photography/Churchill Downs)

Emerald Downs: Single for Sunday’s $8,505 Pick 5 carryover

Sun Jul 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Bettors playing Emerald Downs on Sunday will be happy to hear there’s an $8,505 carryover up for grabs in the 50-cent Pick 5.

Racing

Counting Stars wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. (Photo by Coaglianese Photo)

Horse Racing Results: Saratoga, Ascot, Del Mar, July 25-26

Sun Jul 26 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we review the official horse racing results from the latest stakes action at Saratoga, Del Mar, and Ascot for Saturday and Sunday horse racing.

Racing

Ewing wins the Saratoga Special at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 25

Sat Jul 25 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.

Racing

Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, July 25

Sat Jul 25 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.

Racing

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Colonial Downs: Picks for Saturday’s $7,381 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Jul 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On Saturday, bettors playing the 50-cent “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6 at Colonial Downs will be vying for a share of a $7,381 carryover.

Racing

Sierra Leone wins the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Late Pick 5 Preview: Saratoga Saturday [VIDEO]

Sat Jul 25 2026TwinSpires Staff

Hosts Nick Tammaro and Darin Zoccali present an expert handicapping guide for Saratoga's Saturday racing card, covering Races 8 through 12.

Racing

Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

How to bet the Honorable Miss Stakes

Fri Jul 24 2026John Mucciolo

Bill Mott’s #6 Grand Job (1-2) will lead a field of seven fillies and mares postward in Sunday’s $250,000 Honorable Miss (G2) at Saratoga.

Racing

Formidable Man won as a 7-10 shot should in the Shoemaker Mile (G1) (Photo by Benoit Photos)

How to bet the 2026 Eddie Read Stakes

Fri Jul 24 2026John Mucciolo

A fine rendition of the $250,000 Eddie Read (G2) will take place on Sunday at Del Mar with nine set to go postward.

Racing

Calandagan edges Masquerade Ball and the riderless Admire Terra in the Japan Cup (G1)

Calandagan (left) edges Masquerade Ball and the riderless Admire Terra in the Japan Cup (G1) (Copyright Japan Racing Association)

King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: Japan’s Masquerade Ball gets Calandagan rematch

Fri Jul 24 2026Kellie Reilly

Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) shapes up as a vintage renewal at Ascot.

Racing

Time to Dazzle wins the Franklin Stakes (G2) at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media / Credit to Stephen Ibanez.

Stakes Spot Plays for Woodbine Saturday, July 25

Fri Jul 24 2026John Mucciolo

A trio of Grade 3 tilts for the ladies will highlight a strong day of racing at Woodbine on Saturday.

Racing

Mohaven winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies S. at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Del Mar’s $192,794 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Jul 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 24 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including analysis of Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.

Racing

Built wins at Keeneland.

Betting With, and Against, Built in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes

Thu Jul 23 2026John Mucciolo

A talented and competitive field of eight will dash six panels on the main oval at Saratoga in Saturday’s $400,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2).

Racing

Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Ellis Park)

Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday, July 25

Thu Jul 23 2026John Mucciolo

An all-maiden sequence on the Ellis Park Saturday card will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.

Racing

Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, July 25

Thu Jul 23 2026John Mucciolo

The pair of black-type tilts at Colonial Downs on Saturday will be the middle part of the Pick 4 of the Week:

Racing

Counting Stars wins the Acorn Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher)

Exotics Plays for the Coaching Club American Oaks

Thu Jul 23 2026John Mucciolo

A fantastic field of nine sophomore fillies will travel 1 1/8 miles over the main surface at Saratoga in Saturday’s feature, the $500,000 Coaching Club American Oaks (G1).

Racing

Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rich Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga, Del Mar

Thu Jul 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 23 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including horses to play in five-figure Pick 6 carryovers at Del Mar and Saratoga.

Racing

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 23, 2026

Thu Jul 23 2026Jason Beem

Jason writes about 'steam' around first-time starters and the desire to jump on hyped up horses.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 23, 2026

Thu Jul 23 2026Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the International Radar segment and looks ahead to a big Saratoga Saturday card.

Racing

Playing the $3 All-Turf Pick 3 at Ellis Park July 25, 2026

Wed Jul 22 2026Vance Hanson

A new wager gaining popularity of late is the $3 All-Turf Pick 3, a player-friendly 15% takeout offering on the menu at both Ellis Park and Del Mar.

Racing

Cornucopian winning his debut at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Tipsheet: 2026 Bing Crosby Stakes

Wed Jul 22 2026John Mucciolo

An especially fast field of nine will speed six panels on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby (G1).

Racing

Scottish Lassie wins the Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

How to bet the 2026 Shuvee Stakes

Wed Jul 22 2026John Mucciolo

A classy field of seven will travel 1 1/8 miles over the main surface at Saratoga in Friday’s $250,000 Shuvee (G2).

Racing

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Adelita tries dirt

Wed Jul 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 22 at Colonial Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including a lightly raced filly switching from turf to dirt.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 22, 2026

Wed Jul 22 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the news around Hawthorne Race Course to open the show. Then we welcome in Haskell winning jockey Jorge Vargas Jr.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 21, 2026

Tue Jul 21 2026Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in trainer Philip Antonacci to talk about his strong start to the summer Saratoga season, moving from harness to Thoroughbred, and much more!

Racing

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Assiniboia Downs

Tue Jul 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 21 at Assiniboia Downs, including a trifecta in the Frank Arnason Sire S.

Racing

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s $26,025 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 20 at Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in Gulfstream Park’s mandatory-payout $26,025 Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 20, 2026

Mon Jul 20 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses an interesting, tactical running of the Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 20, 2026

Mon Jul 20 2026Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the thrilling Haskell Stakes day at Monmouth along with opening weekend at Del Mar.

Racing

Luster wins at Keeneleand. (Photo by Coady Media)

Betting the All-Stakes Pick 3 at Woodbine

Sun Jul 19 2026John Mucciolo

A fantastic 14-race day of action will be hosted by Woodbine on Sunday, led by four big black-type tilts, two of which are of the Grade 2 variety.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs (Photo by Coady Photography/Colonial Downs)

Colonial Downs: Single for Sunday’s $7,384 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Jul 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you want to win a share of Sunday’s $7,384 “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs, you’ll have to solve a highly challenging sequence of races.

Wagering

Baby Vino wins the Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Stakes. (Photo by EQUI-PHOTO)

Horse Race Results: Monmouth Park, Del Mar & Saratoga July 18

Sun Jul 19 2026TwinSpires Staff

Monmouth Park, Del Mar and Saratoga held a group of important races on Saturday with some unexpected results.

Results

LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post times, and results

Sat Jul 18 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.

Analysis

LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post times, and results

Sat Jul 18 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.

Wagering

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 18

Sat Jul 18 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.

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Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Ellis Park)

Picks: $1,000 Haskell tournament and Ellis, Colonial carryovers

Sat Jul 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for the $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge tournament and Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Journalism wins the Haskell at Monmouth Park. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Late Pick 5 Preview: Monmouth Park Saturday [VIDEO]

Fri Jul 17 2026TwinSpires Staff

Haskell Day is finally here, bringing a thrilling Late Pick-5 sequence for the summer!

Analysis

Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, July 18

Fri Jul 17 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.

Tournaments

Just a Touch winning his debut at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Betting With, and Against, Just a Touch in the United Nations Handicap

Fri Jul 17 2026John Mucciolo

A cast of eight turf stayers will jaunt 1 3/8 miles over the Monmouth Park green in Saturday’s $500,000 United Nations H. (G2).

Wagering

Knightsbridge wins the Gulfstream Park Mile at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianeses Photo)

Stakes Spot Plays for Monmouth on Saturday, July 18

Fri Jul 17 2026John Mucciolo

A total of seven stakes events will be held at Monmouth Park on Saturday during the signature day of racing at the summer meeting.

Wagering

Cathedral (left, sheepskin pad on noseband) finishing fourth to Gezora in the Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Turf (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Diana International Scouting Report: Cathedral

Fri Jul 17 2026Kellie Reilly

The question is whether AMO Racing’s blueblood will score a stakes breakthrough in Saturday’s Diana (G1) at Saratoga or remain on her plateau of placings.

Horse

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Jul 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 17, at Colonial Downs and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover.

Best Bets

Trainer Aidan O'Brien's Breeders' Cup contenders for 2025 at Del Mar

Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, July 18

Thu Jul 16 2026John Mucciolo

The first Saturday of the Del Mar summer meeting features a strong 11-race card headlined by a pair of Grade 2 events, and my goal is to pad the bankroll before taking aim at the exciting co-features.

Wagering

Raiding Party wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Exotics Plays for the San Clemente Stakes

Thu Jul 16 2026John Mucciolo

An especially well-matched group of 11 sophomore fillies will go postward in Saturday’s $200,000 San Clemente H. (G2) at Del Mar.

Wagering

Dynamic Pricing wins the Just a Game Stakes. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Angelo Lieto)

Pick 4 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday, July 18

Thu Jul 16 2026John Mucciolo

A fun and challenging sequence, headlined by the feature, will make up the Pick 4 of the Week at Saratoga on Saturday.

Wagering

Sapphire Beach wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the 2026 Coronation Cup Stakes

Thu Jul 16 2026John Mucciolo

A talented cast of six three-year-old fillies are entered for the grass in Saturday’s $225,000 Coronation Cup (G3) at Saratoga.

Wagering

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 16, 2026

Thu Jul 16 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses recent attempts to create racing "leagues" to grow the sport.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 16, 2026

Thu Jul 16 2026Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the International Radar and looks ahead to Haskell Day and Saratoga Saturday.

Racing Podcast

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Six-figure Pick 6 at Saratoga

Thu Jul 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 16, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Evangeline Downs, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga and Colonial Downs.

Best Bets

Full Serrano training for the Breeders Cup. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Tipsheet: 2026 San Diego Handicap

Wed Jul 15 2026John Mucciolo

An excellent cast of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles on the main strip at Del Mar in Saturday’s $300,000 San Diego H. (G2).

Analysis

Napoleon Solo wins the 151st Preakness at Laurel Park (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Tipsheet: 2026 Haskell Stakes

Wed Jul 15 2026John Mucciolo

A fantastic field of seven three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Monmouth Park in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1).

Analysis

Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rise Again can win again

Wed Jul 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 15, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to bet in the $1,191 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

Best Bets

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 15, 2026

Wed Jul 15 2026Jason Beem

We welcome Del Mar announcer Larry Collmus to talk about the upcoming Del Mar meet, some of his favorite Haskell memories, calling close photos, and much more!

Racing Podcast

Ole Crazy Bone edges Fort George in the Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga (Photo by Susie Raisher/Coglianese Photos)

Horse Racing Results: Ole Crazy Bone holds off Fort George; Leading Change turns back Our Moneyman

Wed Jul 15 2026TwinSpires Staff

Let’s look at Saturday's stakes action spanning three circuits, and the biggest storylines come out of Saratoga, where the Bowling Green (G2) and Caress (G2) delivered contrasting pace scenarios with real Breeders' Cup stakes attached.

Racing

Count Fleet wins the 1943 Kentucky Derby (Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Tall Tales of the Track – Mother of Greatness, Twice Over

Tue Jul 14 2026Jennifer Kelly

And then racing history gives us Quickly, a hard-knocking sprinter who went from claimer to matriarch, producing not one, but two Hall of Famers in Count Fleet and Depth Charge.

Features

Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 15, 2026

Tue Jul 14 2026TwinSpires Staff

Happy Valley stages the final card of the Hong Kong season on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 with a first post of 6:30 a.m. ET.

Expert Picks

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 14, 2026

Tue Jul 14 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the race distance change incident from Sunday at Saratoga, communication in racing between parties, and much more!

Racing Podcast

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography/Horseshoe Indianapolis)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Golden Decree can improve

Tue Jul 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $341 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

Best Bets

Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $86,735 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 13, at Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Gulfstream Park’s mandatory-payout $86,735 Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 13, 2026

Mon Jul 13 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses a state-bred star in Indiana from Horseshoe Indianapolis' big Indiana Derby Day.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 13, 2026

Mon Jul 13 2026Jason Beem

Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing at Prairie Meadows, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Saratoga!

Racing Podcast

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Analysis: Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Saratoga

Sun Jul 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a pair of Sunday Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Saratoga.

Wagering

Sierra Leone wins the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [July 11]

Sat Jul 11 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.

Wagering

Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Picks for Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park, Colonial Downs

Sat Jul 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers on Saturday at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of July 11

Fri Jul 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

First post is at 4 a.m. ET overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.

Expert Picks

Joe Kristufek interviews Corey Lanerie after finishing fourth aboard Coal Battle in his final ride (Photo by Coady Media)

Jockey Corey Lanerie bids farewell to racing at Churchill Downs

Fri Jul 10 2026Sara Dacus

Jockey Corey Lanerie rode the final race of his extraordinary career on June 28 at Churchill Downs, the closing day of the spring meet. It was an apt farewell: under the Twin Spires, the Louisiana native earned 19 riding titles, won 54 stakes races, and ranks second in all-time wins behind Hall of Famer Pat Day.

Racing

Horse Tournaments Online: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners

Fri Jul 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.

Analysis

Fort George denies Godolphin's Arabian Light in the Dubai Millennium (G3)

Fort George (far side) denies Godolphin's Arabian Light in the Dubai Millennium (G3) (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

Bowling Green International Scouting Report: Fort George

Fri Jul 10 2026Kellie Reilly

In the form of his life at the Dubai Carnival, where he briefly challenged Rebel’s Romance, Fort George resumes in Saturday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga.

Analysis

Slewperstitus wins at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Stakes Spot Plays for Colonial Downs Saturday, July 11

Fri Jul 10 2026John Mucciolo

A quartet of black-type races will be featured on a fine Saturday card at Colonial Downs.

Wagering

Racing at Ellis Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Ellis Park)

Pick 4 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday, July 11

Fri Jul 10 2026John Mucciolo

I really like the late Pick 4 sequence at Ellis Park on Saturday, which features a trio of maiden races and a turf sprint allowance event.

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Italian Soiree wins the Coronation Cup at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Janet Garaguso)

Pick 3 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday, July 11

Fri Jul 10 2026John Mucciolo

The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Saratoga on Saturday, where a pair of Grade 2 tilts will highlight the card.

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Woodbine Racing (Michael Burns Photography)

Stakes Spot Plays for Woodbine Sunday, July 12

Fri Jul 10 2026John Mucciolo

A pair of black-type races for juveniles will lead the way on the nice Sunday card at Woodbine.

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Good Cheer winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: All-stakes Pick 3 at Prairie Meadows

Fri Jul 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 10, at Prairie Meadows, along with horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Ellis Park, and Saratoga.

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