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Forever Young becomes the first two-time Saudi Cup (G1) winner (Photo by Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia/Mathea Kelley)

2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Betting With, and Against, Forever Young

Sat Oct 31 2026James Scully

Here are my thoughts for betting with and against Forever Young (#5) in the Classic.

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Forever Young wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Belmont Park's grand reopening (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic: Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Sat Oct 31 2026James Scully

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Brisnet Speed Rating Report analyzes the numbers for all eight contenders in an anticipated edition at Keeneland.

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The Puma holds off Further Ado in the Pennsylvania Derby (G1) (Photo by Nikki Sherman/Equi-Photo)

2026 Breeders’ Cup: Longshots to consider

Sat Oct 31 2026James Scully

James Scully provides longshots of interest for the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland.

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Hughes wins the American Pharoah (G1) at Santa Anita. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

2026 Breeders’ Cup: Betting the Friday Pick 5

Fri Oct 30 2026James Scully

James Scully handicaps and provides a ticket for the 2026 Breeders' Cup Friday Pick 5.

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Forever Young wins the Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) on Belmont Park's grand reopening (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

James Scully's picks for October 29 at Belmont

Thu Oct 29 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on Oct. 29, 2006.

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Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 28 at Belmont

Wed Oct 28 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 28.

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Forever Young winning the Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

2026 Breeders’ Cup: Top matchups in championship dirt races

Sat Oct 24 2026James Scully

Preview of exciting matchups in 2026 Breeders' Cup dirt races. Pre-entries are out for the 43rd Breeders’ Cup, which will take place Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, and final fields will be revealed Monday

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Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 23 at Belmont

Fri Oct 23 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 23, 2026.

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Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 22 at Belmont

Thu Oct 22 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.

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Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 14 at Belmont

Wed Oct 14 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 14, 2026.

Wagering

Caroline St Beat breaks his maiden at Saratgoa. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Scully: Late Pick 3 Play at Belmont Saturday

Fri Oct 09 2026James Scully

James Scully handicaps and shares how he will play the Late Pick 3 sequence at Belmont Park on Oct. 10, 2026.

Analysis

Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 2 at Belmont

Fri Oct 02 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races at Belmont.

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Belmont Scenic (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for October 1 at Belmont

Thu Oct 01 2026James Scully

Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for horse racing at Belmont

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Coal Battle wins the Rebel at Oaklawn Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Churchill Downs Spot Plays for Sept. 26, 2026

Fri Sep 25 2026James Scully

James Scully has spot play selections for Saturday's 11-race program on the final weekend of the Churchill Downs September meet.

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Churchill Downs Scenic. (TwinSpires / Jessica Piatt)

Spot Plays for Churchill Downs undercard Sept. 12, 2026

Fri Sep 11 2026James Scully

James Scully provides spot plays on the undercard of Saturday's blockbuster 11-race program.

Wagering

Bottas won the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame (G2) on the same day that trainer Miguel Clement's late father was enshrined (Photo by Susie Raisher/Coglianese Photos)

Spot Plays for 2026 Kentucky Downs Labor Day card

Sat Sep 05 2026James Scully

Kentucky Downs features five lucrative turf stakes on its Labor Day program and James Scully recommends the following spot plays.

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James Scully's picks for Sep 4 at Saratoga

Fri Sep 04 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.

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Saratoga scenic on Travers Stakes Day. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for September 3 at Saratoga

Thu Sep 03 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on September 3, 2026.

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Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

James Scully's Saratoga picks today for August 28

Fri Aug 28 2026James Scully

Twinspires Expert James Scully shares his Saratoga picks today for Race 1 through 10.

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James Scully's Saratoga race picks for August 27

Thu Aug 27 2026James Scully

Twinspires Expert James Scully's shares his Saratoga race picks for August 27.

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And OneAnd One More Time wins the Ballston Spa Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's Saratoga picks today for August 26 at Saratoga

Wed Aug 26 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert Saratoga picks today for horse races on August 26, 2026.

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James Scully's picks for August 21 at Saratoga

Fri Aug 21 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races. And don't forget to place your horse racing bets below!

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Nitrogen wins the Alabama at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for August 20 at Saratoga

Thu Aug 20 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races. And don't forget to place your horse racing bets below!

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Scenic view of Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Betting the Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Aug. 15, 2026

Fri Aug 14 2026James Scully

Here is how James Scully plans to attack the $3 Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Saturday.

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Nitrogen wins the Alabama at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for August 14 at Saratoga

Fri Aug 14 2026James Scully

James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on August 14, 2026.

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Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

James Scully's picks for August 13 at Saratoga

Thu Aug 13 2026James Scully

Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for Saturday racing for August 13. Place your best bets now!

Wagering

Nitrogen wins the Alabama at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

James Scully's picks for August 12 at Saratoga

Wed Aug 12 2026James Scully

TwinSpires Expert James Scully's picks for Saratoga are in!

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Lagynos wins the Wise Dan (G2) at Churchill Downs.

Mercante (far outside) exits a runner-up to Lagynos in the Wise Dan (G2) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Scully: Playing Ellis Park’s Late Pick 3 Sunday, Aug. 2

Fri Jul 31 2026James Scully

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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Journalism wins the Haskell at Monmouth Park.

Multiple Grade 1 winner Journalism will cut back in distance for the Met Mile Saturday (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Betting All-Stakes Pick 5 into 2026 Belmont

Sat Jun 06 2026James Scully

Saturday's Belmont (G1) anchors an All-Stakes Pick 5 sequence at Saratoga, and James Scully provides analysis of how he will bet it.

Belmont Stakes

Powershift, shown breaking his maiden on the Kentucky Derby undercard, is the projected pacesetter in the Belmont (Photo by Coady Media)

2026 Belmont Stakes Run Styles

Sat Jun 06 2026James Scully

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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