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

Kentucky Derby Context: Danon Bourbon

Sat May 02 2026James Scully

Unbeaten from three starts in Japan, Danon Bourbon possesses the tractability to make his own trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
Scully: Kentucky Derby Day Spot Plays

Sat May 02 2026James Scully

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.
2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis

Sat May 02 2026James Scully

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 Context: Golden Tempo

Sat May 02 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.
2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis

Fri May 01 2026James Scully

A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis

Thu Apr 30 2026James Scully

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 Context: Great White

Mon Apr 27 2026James Scully

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.
Kentucky Derby Context: Ocelli

Mon Apr 27 2026James Scully

Winless from six starts, Ocelli will try to keep improving following an encouraging third in the Wood Memorial (G2).
Kentucky Derby Context: Litmus Test

Wed Apr 22 2026James Scully

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).
Kentucky Derby Context: Stark Contrast

Tue Apr 21 2026James Scully

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.
2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Mon Apr 20 2026James Scully

The 2026 Kentucky Derby Brisnet Speed Rating Report analyzes the numbers earned by contestants in a projected 20-horse field at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Context: Intrepido

Mon Apr 20 2026James Scully

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).
Kentucky Derby Context: Albus

Sat Apr 18 2026James Scully

An improving three-year-old, Albus will look to keep stepping up in the Kentucky Derby (G1).