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2026 Kentucky Derby odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
Exotic bets to consider and how to bet them for the 2026 Kentucky Derby. If using Commandment on top. His Late Pace Brisnet figure of 121 in a two-turn race is the best in the field.
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Maidens in the Kentucky Derby: Ocelli and Friends
Once upon a time, maidens had the potential to make some noise in the Kentucky Derby, but since the mid-20th century, that lack of experience has become a challenge.
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LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026: Expert picks, horses, odds, best bets and more
Welcome to our LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026 ultimate guide with picks, odds, and more!
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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.
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Explore the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries
See the full list of 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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2026 Kentucky Derby date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
The Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) may be the feature events for Kentucky Derby week, but the week is a full festival in itself!
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2026 Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money will the winning owner and trainer earn?
Have you ever wondered how much prize money the owner of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner receives? Or what the payday for the winning trainer looks like?
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2026 Kentucky Derby purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
The jockey who rides the winner of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is set to receive a six-figure payday.
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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.
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Official 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Top Horses, Best Picks & Expert Analysis
#6 COMMANDMENT (6-1): Florida Derby (G1) star comes to Louisville on a four-race win streak and will likely be among the favorites at post time for Brad Cox.
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2026 Kentucky Derby horses: trainers, jockeys, owners competing in the race
2026 Kentucky Derby horses: trainers, jockeys, owners competing in the race,
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UPDATED: 2026 Kentucky Derby: Weather forecast, mostly cloudy for race day
Race day in Louisville on Saturday, May 2 brings partly sunny skies with a high of 57°F and a low of 36°F,
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2026 Kentucky Oaks winner: Always a Runner (5-1) wins the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
Always a Runner launched a determined rally down the Churchill Downs homestretch to post a comfortable victory in Friday’s 152nd running of the $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1).
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries
See the full list of 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Explore the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Derby date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
The Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) may be the feature events for Kentucky Derby week, but the week is a full festival in itself!
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2026 Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money will the winning owner and trainer earn?
Have you ever wondered how much prize money the owner of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner receives? Or what the payday for the winning trainer looks like?
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2026 Kentucky Derby purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
The jockey who rides the winner of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is set to receive a six-figure payday.
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Printer Friendly Download: Official Kentucky Oaks & Derby Betting Guide
The Kentucky Derby 152 Handicapping Betting Guide, presented by TwinSpires, is a printer friendly comprehensive 23-page resource covering everything a bettor needs for Derby Weekend 2026.
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Top 12 storylines for 2026 Kentucky Derby
As America’s iconic race, the Kentucky Derby (G1) invariably gives rise to compelling, intriguing, and occasionally sentimental storylines.
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Which prep races produce the best Triple Crown contenders?
It’s widely known which prep races serve as the best stepping stones to the Kentucky Derby (G1). But which races produce the best Triple Crown contenders?
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Beating the Odds - Can Renegade Win from the Rail in Derby 152?
As the 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses approaches, favorite Renegade has the dubious honor of breaking from post 1. What does history say about his chances to win?
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LIVE Kentucky Oaks 2026: Horses, odds, picks, and analysisWelcome to our Kentucky Oaks 2026 LIVE coverage and exclusive AMA with Jason Beem.
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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.
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Oaks odds, predictions, contenders, horses
The Kentucky Oaks is run on Churchill Downs' dirt surface, and while rain is always a possibility on Kentucky Derby day, the stark reality is that most elite three-year-old fillies have virtually no mud or sloppy track experience.
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NBC's Steve Kornacki Analyzes the Kentucky Oaks [VIDEO]
TwinSpires host Kali Francois sat down with NBC's Steve Kornacki to analyze the 2026 Kentucky Oaks field.
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The Oaks Fantasy: Examining the Arkansas Path to the First Friday in May
The Fantasy (G2), first run in 1973 at Oaklawn Park, has served as a key Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep long before the Road to the Oaks was established in 2013.
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The Run for the Lilies: the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
With the 152nd Kentucky Oaks just hours away, all eyes are on Churchill Downs to see which three-year-old filly will bring home the coveted garland of lilies.
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Kentucky Oaks: By the Numbers
$1.05 million—purchase price of Always a Runner. She was bought by Douglas Scharbauer, who co-owns her with Three Chimneys Farm. With two previous starts—both daylight scores—she is the least experienced horse in the 2026 edition.
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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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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Best Longshots for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks
A full field of three-year-old fillies has been assembled for Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Here are two longshots to bet.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $157,177 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 1 at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita, including horses to bet in Santa Anita’s $157,177 Pick 6 carryover.
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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.
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Betting the Kentucky Derby Day All-Turf Pick 4
The quartet of scheduled grass races at Churchill Downs on Kentucky Derby Day is linked in a special 50-cent minimum Pick 4.
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Casually Crafting an Oaks-Derby Double
The Kentucky Oaks/Kentucky Derby double offers bettors a unique two-day challenge, asking them to pick the winners of both the Kentucky Oaks (G1) on Friday and the Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 2
There are a total of six Pick 4 offerings on the fantastic Kentucky Derby Day card at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and I found the sequence that I like most of all for the Pick 4 of the Week.
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LIVE: Thurby 2026 Schedule, Expert Picks & Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide
Welcome to our Thurby 2026 LIVE coverage and Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, May 2
A pair of stakes tilts will take place at Gulfstream Park on Saturday, and they will bookend my Pick 3 of the Week.
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British Spot Play: 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
This Guineas doesn't appear to be a vintage one on paper, though it's understandable why the current market leaders are in that position.
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Picks and plays for the 2026 Kentucky Derby undercard
Saturday’s Kentucky Derby Day card at Churchill Downs is packed from start to finish with high-quality and competitive races.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Churchill, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 30 at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to play in Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem April 30, 2026
Jason gives some final thoughts and picks for the Kentucky Derby.
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Dosage Index, birthdates for 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders
I’ve never been a fan of Dosage, in its modern incarnation applied to the Derby, and conscience obliges me to go on my annual rant about the calculation.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Day spot plays
It's the most wagered on card in American racing, and this year's 152nd edition of the Derby is beyond fascinating.
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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.
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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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Which running style wins the most Kentucky Derbys: Frontrunners, stalkers, or closers?
When 20 talented racehorses vie for victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), which running style is most likely to succeed?
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Elite contenders emerge from top-tier paths to Kentucky Derby and Oaks
The 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby stretched to 50 races across the country and around the world, while the Road to the Oaks unfolded across 33 contests of its own. Both paths culminated with a championship series: races offering 100 points to the winner and the best shot of securing a spot in the starting gate. Here’s a look at five of these top-tier Derby and Oaks preps.
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Best Longshots for the 2026 Kentucky Oaks
A full field of three-year-old fillies has been assembled for Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. Here are two longshots to bet.
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The Fascinating Numbers Behind the Kentucky Derby 2026 [INFOGRAPHIC]
Check out the fascinating Numbers Behind the Kentucky Derby 2026 from different angles through infographics!
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2026 Kentucky Derby Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Explore the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
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2026 Triple Crown Schedule: Key Dates, TV Schedule & Live Stream
This guide below gives you the full 2026 Triple Crown schedule. You will learn when and where each race takes place, how to watch live on TV and how to stream each event online.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries
See the full list of 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Purse: How much prize money will the winning owner and trainer earn?
Have you ever wondered how much prize money the owner of a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner receives? Or what the payday for the winning trainer looks like?
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2026 Kentucky Derby purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
The jockey who rides the winner of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs is set to receive a six-figure payday.
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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.
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2026 Kentucky Derby date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
The Kentucky Derby (G1) and Kentucky Oaks (G1) may be the feature events for Kentucky Derby week, but the week is a full festival in itself!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 30, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly to talk about the International runners in the Kentucky Derby. Jason looks ahead to the Kentucky Oaks.
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Exotics Plays for the 2026 American Turf Stakes
A fantastic field of 14 sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Churchill Downs turf in Saturday’s ultra-competitive, $1 million American Turf (G1).
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Pace could aid Japan’s T O Elvis in Churchill Downs Stakes
The Churchill Downs (G1), a seven-furlong sprint held on the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard at Churchill Downs, has an international flavor this year.
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Which horses are bred to handle mud?
As of Wednesday, the weather forecast for Kentucky Derby (G1) day at Churchill Downs looks dry. But you never know when a rainstorm might pop up and change the picture.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 29, 2026
Jason is joined by TwinSpires' own Darin Zoccali to talk about this year's Kentucky Derby and all of the contenders.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 29 at Churchill Downs, including plays in the Kentucky Juvenile S. and Isaac Murphy Marathon S.
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Best ways for beginners to bet $10 on Renegade in the Kentucky Derby
A full field of three-year-old horses will get in the gate for the 152nd running of the $5 million Kentucky Derby (G1) on Saturday at Churchill Downs.
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Best way for beginners to bet $10 on Zany in the Kentucky Oaks
Repole Stable’s Grade-2 winning horse #2 Zany (4-1) has been installed as the morning-line choice for Friday’s $1.5 million Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Early Edition
The EARLY 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide focuses on getting to know probable horses competing in the Kentucky Derby.
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What are payouts? Here’s the math and how you can use them in betting
In horse racing betting, what are payouts? How do payouts work? And how can you use them to place smarter bets?
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Under the Radar contenders for the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The bulk of the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) win pool is likely to center on the handful or so of leading contenders, but are there win threats percolating under the radar?
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Need for Speed: What the Fastest Breeds Teach Us About Racehorse Evolution
As racing matured from a casual match race between friends into a business spanning countries and continents, the science of speed and stamina followed, answering questions about how these innate equine talents work in these breeds that we all love to watch.
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Spot Plays for 2026 Kentucky Oaks Day at Churchill Downs
Kentucky Oaks Day will have a different twist this year. A later starting time to the Friday card (12:30 p.m.) at Churchill Downs ensures the feature will be run just after sunset.
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Spot Plays for Thurby at Churchill Downs April 30, 2026
Total handle exceeded $22 million on the Thurby programs in both 2024 and 2025, and the expectations are for another big betting day this week.
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Betting With, and Against, Shisospicy in the Unbridled Sidney Stakes
A total of nine fillies and mares will speed 5 1/2 furlongs on the Churchill Downs lawn in Friday’s $500,000 Unbridled Sidney S.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $58,481 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 28 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in the $58,481 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 28, 2026
Jason discusses some Derby undercard races and welcomes in Kerry Thomas to talk about his herd dynamic work and talk about some of the horses from this year's Kentucky Derby.
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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.
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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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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Robusta
Among the horses entered in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), one of the most fascinating from a pedigree standpoint is Robusta.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Ocelli
Winless from six starts, Ocelli will try to keep improving following an encouraging third in the Wood Memorial (G2).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Great White
A frontrunning winner of the John Battaglia Memorial two starts back, Great White will try to rebound from a fifth in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland if he makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) field.
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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.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes opening day
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 27 at Finger Lakes and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Apr. 27, 2026
Jason discusses jockey Samuel Marin's history-making weekend at Tampa Bay Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 27, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including Churchill Downs opening up. He also talks some off the track stuff and starts the weeklong discussion of the Kentucky Derby.
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