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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, August 8
Betting With, and Against, Explora in the Test Stakes
Saratoga Derby International Scouting Report: Glacius
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 8
Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, August 8
Pick 4 of the Week: Ellis Park Sunday, August 9
How to bet the 2026 West Virginia Derby
Australia Preview for Aug. 8
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, August 8
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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Betting With, and Against, Explora in the Test Stakes
Grade 2 heroine #7 Explora (5-2) has been installed as the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $500,000 Test (G1) at Saratoga.
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Saratoga Derby International Scouting Report: Glacius
Glacius has mouthwatering collateral form with European classic winners, a closing kick, with stamina for the 1 3/16-mile trip, and an upwardly mobile look.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 8
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, August 8
I’ll come swinging out of the gate by taking aim at the first three races on the Saturday card at Del Mar for the Pick 3 of the week.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Ellis Park Sunday, August 9
A total of six black-type races will highlight a fantastic card at Ellis Park on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2026 West Virginia Derby
An octet of sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Mountaineer main oval in Sunday’s $400,000 West Virginia Derby (G3).
Wagering
Australia Preview for Aug. 8
The path towards the $14 million Everest (G1), begins in earnest August 8 with the Missile Stakes (G2) at Randwick.
Racing
Ellis Park Pick 4 Play for Aug. 9
The last stakes-laden program of the 2026 Ellis Park meet on Sunday is a good one, with attractive opportunities from a multi-race wager standpoint.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Saratoga Derby
An excellent and well-matched field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Saratoga Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $21,081 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 7 at Ellis Park and Del Mar, including a ticket for the $21,081 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
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How to bet the Fourstardave Stakes
A splendid cast of seven of the top turf milers around will jaunt eight panels on the Saratoga inner turf course in Saturday’s $750,000 Fourstardave (G1).
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Saratoga Stakes Plays for Friday, Aug. 7
A strong pair of Grade 2 events for three-year-olds will take place on the Saratoga lawn on Friday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $15,458 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 6 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Del Mar, including analysis of Colonial’s $15,458 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 6, 2026
Jason discusses the Preakness (G1) date change before Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar. And he takes a look Saturday's Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 6, 2026
Jason discusses the West Virginia Derby (G3) and his early visits to Mountaineer Park.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,024 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Classic Hi-5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $11,899 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 4, 2026
Jason discusses Monday's announcement of the new Thoroughbred Championship Series and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt to talk Hambletonian Day.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty, Magnitude meet again
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 88 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $19,464 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 3 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, along with analysis of the mandatory-payout $19,464 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 3, 2026
Jason looks back at Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs and shares some thoughts.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 3, 2026
Jason looks back at the Jim Dandy (G2) from Saratoga as well as Arlington Million Day at Colonial from this past weekend.
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Monmouth: Single for Sunday’s $49,347 Pick 5 carryover
Fans of Monmouth Park will be happy to hear the Sunday card features a $49,347 carryover in the 50-cent Early Pick 5.
Racing
Horse Race Results: Colonial Downs, Saratoga, Del Mar, Ellis Park August 1-2
Welcome to horse race results from the weekend, featuring race results from Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, as well as Ellis Park on Sunday.
Results
Colonial: How to bet the Arlington Million Day $13,564 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday’s Arlington Million Day program at Colonial Downs includes a $13,564 carryover in the 50-cent “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Adirondack Stakes
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).
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How to bet the 2026 Glens Falls Stakes
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).
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Betting With, and Against, Seismic Beauty in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
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
Stakes Spot Plays for Ellis Park Sunday, Aug. 2
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
Price horses of interest on 2026 Arlington Million Day
It could pay to think creatively in the exotics, especially with Saturday’s profit-boost offer.
Racing
Spot Plays for Goodwood, Saratoga Aug. 1
I have one British Bankroll play on the feature at Goodwood and spot plays on a trio of the maiden offerings at Saratoga.
Racing
The Fantasy Sports League Where the Athletes are Horses
Horse racing already has everything sports fans love: rivalries, drama, betting, big personalities; it just needs a season-long story.
Education
Australia Preview for August 1, 2026
The season begins with racing at Rosehill in Sydney and Flemington in Melbourne, and as the latter is the only one of the pair to feature a graded stakes race, we’ll focus our attention there.
Analysis
Scully: Playing Ellis Park’s Late Pick 3 Sunday, Aug. 2
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
oin us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Racing
Late Pick 5 Preview: Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs Saturday, August 1 [VIDEO]
The summer racing season reaches Colonial Downs as the TwinSpires Late Pick 5 Preview Show breaks down Arlington Million Day.
Analysis
All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Travel with us to Colonial Downs for our 2026 Arlington Million All-Access Trackside coverage.
Racing
James Scully's picks for July 31 at Saratoga
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races
Expert Picks
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Ellis Park, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 31 at Ellis Park and Del Mar, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park.
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Betting the All-Stakes Pick 5 at Colonial Downs
I will go after the all-stakes Pick 5 sequence at Colonial Downs on Saturday that concludes with the Arlington Million (G1).
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How to bet the 2026 Amsterdam Stakes
A total of eight sophomores will speed 6 1/2 furlongs over the dirt at Saratoga in Friday’s $250,000 Amsterdam (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the Beverly D. Stakes
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.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday, August 1
Two of the three graded stakes races to be hosted by Saratoga on Saturday will be a part of the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Arlington Million
An excellent cast of eight grass standouts will run 1 1/4 miles over the lawn at Colonial Downs in Saturday’s historic, $1 million Arlington Million (G1).
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James Scully's picks for July 30 at Saratoga
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
Jason discusses how and why track announcers like to color their programs
Wagering
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $1,387 Pick 6 carryover
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.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 30, 2026
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!
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Spot Plays for 2026 Arlington Million Day
An outstanding 12-race card is on tap at Colonial Downs Saturday, highlighted by the Arlington Million (G1).
Racing
Glens Falls International Scouting Report: Survie
“The Breeders’ Cup has been the end goal for a long time. She's got a rating to suggest she should be there.”
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Summer Dream and D'oro Lemon
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
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 29, 2026
Jason discusses Saturday's Arlington Million at (G1) Colonial Downs. Then he welcomes in trainer Ian Wilkes to talk about morning line favorite Burnham Square.
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British Spot Plays: Selections for Goodwood July 29, 2026
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),
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thistledown’s Super High 5 carryover
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
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
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot
The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 28, 2026
The British Betting Bankroll resumes this week in time for the Goodwood Festival, colloquially known as “Glorious Goodwood."
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $25,003 Pick 6 mandatory payout
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
Jason discusses the weekend of racing, including some promotions geared towards younger fans at various tracks.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 27, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including stakes action from Del Mar and Saratoga, more fun with stewards' decisions, and much more!
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Emerald Downs: Single for Sunday’s $8,505 Pick 5 carryover
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.
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Horse Racing Results: Saratoga, Ascot, Del Mar, July 25-26
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.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 25
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
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Racing
Colonial Downs: Picks for Saturday’s $7,381 Pick 6 carryover
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
Late Pick 5 Preview: Saratoga Saturday [VIDEO]
Hosts Nick Tammaro and Darin Zoccali present an expert handicapping guide for Saratoga's Saturday racing card, covering Races 8 through 12.
Racing
How to bet the Honorable Miss Stakes
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
How to bet the 2026 Eddie Read Stakes
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
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: Japan’s Masquerade Ball gets Calandagan rematch
Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) shapes up as a vintage renewal at Ascot.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Woodbine Saturday, July 25
A trio of Grade 3 tilts for the ladies will highlight a strong day of racing at Woodbine on Saturday.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Del Mar’s $192,794 Pick 6 carryover
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
Betting With, and Against, Built in the Alfred G. Vanderbilt Stakes
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).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Ellis Park Saturday, July 25
An all-maiden sequence on the Ellis Park Saturday card will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, July 25
The pair of black-type tilts at Colonial Downs on Saturday will be the middle part of the Pick 4 of the Week:
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Exotics Plays for the Coaching Club American Oaks
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).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rich Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga, Del Mar
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
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
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
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
Tipsheet: 2026 Bing Crosby Stakes
An especially fast field of nine will speed six panels on the Del Mar dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Bing Crosby (G1).
Racing
How to bet the 2026 Shuvee Stakes
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
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Adelita tries dirt
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
Jason discusses the news around Hawthorne Race Course to open the show. Then we welcome in Haskell winning jockey Jorge Vargas Jr.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 21, 2026
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
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Assiniboia Downs
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
Crusader and the star-studded 1926 Cincinnati Derby
The 1926 Cincinnati Derby attracted two of the season's three classic winners and produced a track record still untouched a century later.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s $26,025 Pick 6 mandatory payout
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
Jason discusses an interesting, tactical running of the Haskell (G1) at Monmouth Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 20, 2026
Jason looks back at the thrilling Haskell Stakes day at Monmouth along with opening weekend at Del Mar.
Racing
Betting the All-Stakes Pick 3 at Woodbine
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
Colonial Downs: Single for Sunday’s $7,384 Pick 6 carryover
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
Horse Race Results: Monmouth Park, Del Mar & Saratoga July 18
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
Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.
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LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post times, and results
Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 18
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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Picks: $1,000 Haskell tournament and Ellis, Colonial carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks for the $1,000 Haskell Handicapping Challenge tournament and Saturday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.
Wagering
Late Pick 5 Preview: Monmouth Park Saturday [VIDEO]
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
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Tournaments
Betting With, and Against, Just a Touch in the United Nations Handicap
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).
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