James Scully

James Scully

James Scully is a passionate sports analyst who grew up traveling to various sporting events around the country. James follows the NFL and NCAA, but also plays golf and other sports as time allows. Whether it be pro or college football, basketball, baseball…James can share solid insight with actionable information. When James isn’t watching sports, he can be found handicapping horse racing and playing golf. Twitter: @James_Scully111

Chief Wallabee wins at Gulfstream Park.

Chief Wallabee wins at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Context: Chief Wallabee

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

After commendable showings in the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2), Chief Wallabee will look to break through in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Kentucky Derby

Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds.

Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby Context: Emerging Market

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Unbeaten from two outings, Emerging Market will try to buck a long-standing trend by winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) in his third start.

Kentucky Derby

Fulleffort Jeff Ruby Steaks Finish

Fulleffort Jeff Ruby Steaks Finish

Kentucky Derby Context: Fulleffort

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Fulleffort will look to make a serious impact in the Kentucky Derby (G1) if he takes to the main track at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby

Right to Party

Right to Party (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Context: Right to Party

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Right to Party will bring a late kick to the Kentucky Derby (G1) following his closing second in the Wood Memorial (G2).

Kentucky Derby

Golden Tempo wins at Fair Grounds.

Golden Tempo wins at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: Golden Tempo

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

If he can keep improving in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Golden Tempo will look to make a serious impact from off the pace.

Kentucky Derby

Incredibolt wins the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs.

Incredibolt wins the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Incredibolt

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

After showing an affinity for Churchill Downs last year, Virginia Derby romper Incredibolt will return for the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Kentucky Derby

Pavlovian (outside) catches Express Kid in a thrilling Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park

Pavlovian (outside) catches Express Kid in a thrilling Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Pavlovian

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Pavlovian will face a class check in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he can make his own trip with tactical speed and enters on an upward trajectory.

Kentucky Derby

Potente wins the San Felipe at Santa Anita.

Potente wins the San Felipe at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: Potente

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Potente will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a frontrunning second in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), an experience that may sharpen him up for a good showing at Churchill Downs.

Kentucky Derby

Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Silent Tactic

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Oaklawn stakes winner Silent Tactic, runner-up to Renegade in the Arkansas Derby (G1), promises to be finishing fast if the early pace is hot and/or contested in the Kentucky Derby.

Kentucky Derby

Further Ado broke his maiden by 20 lengths at Keeneland

Further Ado broke his maiden by 20 lengths at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

Handicapping All-Stakes Pick 5 at Keeneland April 4, 2026

Fri Apr 03 2026James Scully

James Scully handicaps All-Stakes Pick 5 on Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes card at Keeneland.

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Emerging Market wins at Tampa Bay Downs.

Emerging Market wins at Tampa Bay Downs. (Photo by SV Photography)

2026 Louisiana Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Thu Mar 19 2026James Scully

Nine are set for Saturday’s $1 million TwinSpires.com Louisiana Derby (G2) at Fair Grounds, one of seven major qualifiers in the Road to the Kentucky Derby series, and let's review Brisnet Speed ratings for past winners and the 2026 contestants.

Kentucky Derby

Seattle Slew wins the 1977 Kentucky Derby. (Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Seattle Slew wins the 1977 Kentucky Derby. (Photo courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part IV

Sun Mar 01 2026James Scully

Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.

Triple Crown

Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park.

Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Scully: Oaklawn Spot Plays for Feb. 28-March 1

Fri Feb 27 2026James Scully

Spot plays at Oaklawn Park this weekend (Feb. 28-March 1) from James Scully.

Oaklawn Park