Betting the Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Aug. 15, 2026
Here is how James Scully plans to attack the $3 Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Saturday.
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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
James Scully's picks for August 14 at Saratoga
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on August 14, 2026.
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James Scully's picks for August 13 at Saratoga
Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for Saturday racing for August 13. Place your best bets now!
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James Scully's picks for August 12 at Saratoga
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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.
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Betting All-Stakes Pick 5 into 2026 Belmont
Saturday's Belmont (G1) anchors an All-Stakes Pick 5 sequence at Saratoga, and James Scully provides analysis of how he will bet it.
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2026 Belmont Stakes Run Styles
Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances identify five of the nine Belmont contestants as Sustained (S) types, confirmed closers when the pace is honest. But it’s impossible to project a fast early tempo in the 1 1/4-mile race given the lack of early speed entered.
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2026 Belmont Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Nine horses will contest Saturday's 158th running of the $2 million Belmont (G1), and James Scully analyzes the Brisnet Speed ratings for this year's field and previous winners.
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Betting All-Turf Pick 4 at Churchill Downs May 30, 2026
James Scully shares his betting strategy for the All-Stakes Pick 4 on Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs.
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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.
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Analysis: 2026 Preakness Run Styles
The 2026 Preakness (G1) has attracted a preponderance of speed types among its 14 entrants, with a fast early tempo appearing probable for the 1 3/16-mile race.
Laurel Park
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.
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Analysis: 2026 Preakness Run Styles
The 2026 Preakness (G1) has attracted a preponderance of speed types among its 14 entrants, with a fast early tempo appearing probable for the 1 3/16-mile race.
Laurel Park
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.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Danon Bourbon
Unbeaten from three starts in Japan, Danon Bourbon possesses the tractability to make his own trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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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.
Kentucky Derby
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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Kentucky Derby Context: Golden Tempo
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
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.
Kentucky Derby
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.
Kentucky Derby
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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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: Litmus Test
A juvenile Grade 2 winner, Litmus Test will look to receive a better trip and turn his form around at expected long odds in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Stark Contrast
A multiple turf stakes winner and runner-up in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf (G1), Stark Contrast secured a spot in the Kentucky Derby field, finishing second in the Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) on Turfway Park’s synthetic track.
Kentucky Derby
2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report
The 2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report analyzes the numbers earned by contestants in a projected 20-horse field at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Intrepido
A Grade 1-winning juvenile, Intrepido opened his three-year-old season with a close second in the Robert B. Lewis (G3) and will look to outrun projected long odds in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Albus
An improving three-year-old, Albus will look to keep stepping up in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby Context: Chip Honcho
Runner-up in the Risen Star (G2), Chip Honcho projects to show early speed if he makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) field.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Ottinho
Runner-up in the Blue Grass (G1), Ottinho will seek to keep progressing by offering a strong late run in the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Commandment
A winner of four consecutive races, Commandment established himself as a major Kentucky Derby (G1) contender by narrowly winning the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2) over quality competition.
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