Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Belmont and Horseshoe Indianapolis

Wed Sep 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 30 at Belmont Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a daily double.

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Yacht Master wins his debut at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Yacht Master wins at Churchill

Tue Sep 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A handful of notable maiden winners at Churchill Downs last week could potentially develop into 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $3,824 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Sep 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $3,824 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Forged Steel wins the Goodwood at Santa Antia. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 23 qualifiers to watch this week

Mon Sep 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 32 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography/Horseshoe Indianapolis)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $20 exacta at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Mon Sep 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold $20 exacta.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Churchill Downs: Single for the mandatory-payout $188,256 Pick 6 carryover

Sun Sep 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Churchill Downs September Meet comes to an end on Sunday, which means the mandatory payout of a massive $188,256 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Saturday carryover picks: $23,991 Pick 6, $3,618 Super High 5

Sat Sep 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Saturday’s $3,618 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs and $23,991 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Sep 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Santa Anita, including horses to use in Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Churchill Downs

Thu Sep 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a 12-1 longshot.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill price plays

Wed Sep 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Card Man breaking his maiden at Belmont Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/NYRA)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Card Man graduates for Brown

Tue Sep 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Perhaps Card Man, a flashy maiden winner at Belmont Park last Friday, can give trainer Chad Brown a triumph in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle price play

Tue Sep 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $2,600 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.

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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)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Forever Young wins Classic prep

Mon Sep 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Finger Lakes

Mon Sep 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for three stakes on Monday, Sept. 21, at Finger Lakes.

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Destino D'Oro wins the Hillsborough at Tampa Bay Downs. (Photo by SV Photography)

Sunday picks: Carryovers at Churchill, Gulfstream, Belmont

Sun Sep 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Belmont Park.

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Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Saturday carryovers: Singles for Parx’s $165,435 Pick 5, Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6

Sat Sep 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On a busy Saturday of racing, J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to single in Parx Racing’s $165,435 Pick 5 mandatory payout and Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6 carryover.

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Encino winning the John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle stakes double

Fri Sep 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 18, at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,116 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Time in Motion goes for the win

Thu Sep 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 17, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a second-time starter at 7-2 odds.

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Racing at Delaware Park. (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park Pick 5 carryovers

Wed Sep 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in two Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.

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Coach Pope breaking his maiden at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Coach Pope romps at Churchill

Tue Sep 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A trio of intriguing maiden winners from opening week at Churchill Downs could factor in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bartender faces older foes

Tue Sep 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a three-year-old facing older rivals.

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Salahudin hit his best stride late in the Iroquois (G3) (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Salahudin

Mon Sep 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Salahudin was the first horse to strike on the 2026-27 Road to the Kentucky Derby, opening the series with a determined triumph in the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.

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Notable Speech defends his title in the Woodbine Mile (G1) (Photo by Coady Media)

Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech stars in Woodbine Mile

Mon Sep 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 46 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryovers

Mon Sep 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Carryover picks: Two mandatory payouts and Churchill’s Super High 5

Sun Sep 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Monmouth Park, including two mandatory-payout offerings.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Churchill Downs picks: $8,702 Super High 5 and $1,000 tournament

Sat Sep 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

If you’re planning to bet the Saturday card at Churchill Downs, a non-jackpot carryover and a high-profile TwinSpires tournament are two of the options you can pursue.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $8,330 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Sep 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 11 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Delaware Park, including horses to play in Churchill’s $8,330 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day plays at Churchill Downs

Thu Sep 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of win bets on unraced juveniles.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Denos Grace drops in class

Wed Sep 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Kentucky Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $544 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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U. S. S. Valor breaks his maiden at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Susie Raisher)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: U. S. S. Valor stuns at Saratoga

Tue Sep 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Did the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner compete at Saratoga last Saturday? It’s possible, if the spectacular performance of U. S. S. Valor in a seven-furlong maiden special weight is any indication.

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