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Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trifectas at Gulfstream, Fair Grounds

Thu Feb 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with analysis of the $14,968 Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park.

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Napoleon Solo wins the Champagne Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Prep races in four countries

Wed Feb 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 66 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Racing at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Turfway Park)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $17,306 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Feb 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Turfway Park, including tickets for the $17,306 Super High 5 carryover.

Turfway Park

Racing at Will Rogers Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Miskellieanne at 6-1

Tue Feb 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a 6-1 shot switching from turf to dirt.

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Great White upsets the John Battaglia Memorial (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Great White

Mon Feb 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Does Great White have the pedigree to excel racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question to ask, because his racing record doesn’t reveal the answer.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Blacksmith scores for Baffert

Mon Feb 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

In an unusual oddity, this week’s Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch is led by a horse who has already proven his worth on the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Blacksmith.

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Racing at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Sunland Park)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 3

Mon Feb 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 23 at Sunland Park, including a Pick 3.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Santa Anita: Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers

Sun Feb 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers are among the betting highlights on Sunday at Santa Anita.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Analyzing Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream, Turfway

Sat Feb 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The $1 Super High 5s at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park have tossed up carryovers for Saturday.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Five-figure Pick 6 carryovers

Fri Feb 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 20, at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in a pair of five-figure Pick 6 carryovers.

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Racing at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Oaklawn, Turfway

Thu Feb 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 19, at Turf Paradise and Fair Grounds, along with analysis of carryovers at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park.

Oaklawn Park

Racing at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Turfway Park)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Turfway Park

Wed Feb 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Turf Paradise and Turfway Park, including a 12-1 longshot.

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Paladin wins the Risen Star Stakes at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Paladin tops the leaderboard

Tue Feb 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 74 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds

Tue Feb 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds, including a daily double.

Fair Grounds

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

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pavlovian

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After launching a tenacious late charge to win the Sunland Park Derby by a nose, Pavlovian has emerged as a candidate for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Racing at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography/Amanda Hodges Weir)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Fair Grounds winners impress

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On the same day Paladin prevailed in the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds, a pair of up-and-coming three-year-olds scored impressive maiden wins over the New Orleans oval.

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Al Haram rolls past Satono Voyage in the Saudi Derby (G3) (Photo by Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia/Ali Al Zenaidi)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Al Haram

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Al Haram, an unbeaten colt based in Saudi Arabia, brought his record to 4-for-4 with a late-charging triumph in the Saudi Derby (G3).

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Racing at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Photography/Turf Paradise)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $497,093 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Feb 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 16, at Oaklawn Park and Fair Grounds, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $497,093 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Gulfstream Park: Singles for the $557,110 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Sun Feb 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Gulfstream Park is highlighted by the mandatory payout of a massive $557,110 carryover in the Rainbow Pick 6.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Turfway Park)

Turfway Park: Single for the $109,648 Pick 5 carryover

Sat Feb 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Turfway Park is celebrating the weekend with a massive $109,648 carryover up for grabs in Saturday’s 50-cent Late Pick 5.

Turfway Park

Five G wins the Gulfstream Park Oaks at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $33,199 Sunset Pick 6 carryover

Fri Feb 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 13 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $33,199 Sunset Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $91,498 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Feb 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 12, at Fair Grounds, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $91,498 Pick 6 carryover.

Fair Grounds

Racing at Tampa Bay Downs (Photo by SV Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Tampa

Wed Feb 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Tampa Bay Downs, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $37,412 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Silent Tactic among four new winners

Tue Feb 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 81 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Racing at Will Rogers Downs (Photo by Coady Photography/Will Rogers Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Will Rogers Downs daily double

Tue Feb 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Turf Paradise and Will Rogers Downs, including a daily double.

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

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Emerging Market runs fast at Tampa

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Is Emerging Market an emerging 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender? He certainly looked like one when battling to victory in a Saturday maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs.

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Renegade wins the Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. (Photo by SV Photography)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Renegade

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Renegade has shown talent and stamina on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis S. and placing second in the 1 1/8-mile Remsen (G2).

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Plutarch wins the Robert B. Lewis at Santa Anita. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Plutarch

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

It’s fitting to see Plutarch emerge as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. His pedigree contains two of the most dominant Kentucky Derby sires of the last decade.

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Talk to Me Jimmy wins the Withers Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Talk to Me Jimmy

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Talk to Me Jimmy made his Road to the Kentucky Derby debut a winning one in the 1 1/8-mile Withers S., leading all the way to dominate by 11 lengths.

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

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Silent Tactic

Mon Feb 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A powerful rally from off the pace carried Silent Tactic to a decisive win in the Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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