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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Liam in the Dust cuts back in trip

Wed Apr 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 8 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 5-1 shot cutting back in distance.

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Further Ado wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado crushes the Blue Grass

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Secretariat wins the 1973 Kentucky Derby (Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Fastest Kentucky Derby Times: What History Tells Us

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Kentucky Derby (G1) adopted its current 1 1/4-mile distance in 1896. In the ensuing decades, the fastest and average winning times have decreased significantly.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 7, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $19,187 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.

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So Happy wins the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: So Happy

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After enjoying early success in sprints, So Happy stretched out over 1 1/8 miles to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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Albus wins the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Albus

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Can Albus, a son of tried-and-true sprinter Yaupon, handle the testing distance of 1 1/4 miles in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1)?

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: 4 Triple Crown nominees triumph

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Less than four weeks out from the Kentucky Derby (G1), the Road to the Kentucky Derby is nearly complete.

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Itsmybirthday wins at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Media)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Itsmybirthday returns to action

Sun Apr 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 6, at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a stakes horse dropping in class.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Carryovers: Santa Anita’s $97,983 Pick 6, $54,824 Sunset Six

Sun Apr 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a pair of lucrative, mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

How to bet Keeneland’s $12,594 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Apr 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On a busy Saturday of racing, handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park and a Super High 5 carryover at Keeneland.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day at Keeneland

Fri Apr 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 3 at Keeneland, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $17,241 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Oaklawn’s $52,483 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Apr 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 2, at Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in carryovers at Oaklawn Park and in the Sunset Six.

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Itsmybirthday wins at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Katar seeks a rebound

Wed Apr 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 1 at Turf Paradise, including plays in the Cactus Wren S. and Cactus Flower S.

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Renegade wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Commandment, Renegade score big wins

Tue Mar 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 32 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Turf Paradise

Tue Mar 31 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 31 at Turf Paradise, including a cold daily double.

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The start of the 2020 Florida Derby. (Photo by Lauren King/Coglianese Photos)

Which prep races have produced the most Kentucky Derby winners?

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Not all Kentucky Derby (G1) prep races are equally productive. Some Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifiers yield Kentucky Derby winners with greater frequency than others.

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Seattle Slew wins the 1977 Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. (Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Which Kentucky Derby winners had the best careers after the race?

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Determining which Kentucky Derby winners enjoyed the best post-Derby careers is subjective and depends on which achievements one values most.

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Sovereign Law breaking his maiden at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Lauren King)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Sovereign Law graduates for Cox

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Time is running out for inexperienced maiden winners to join the Road to the Kentucky Derby and earn points toward a start in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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Wonder Dean edges clear in the UAE Derby (G2) (Photo by Dubai Racing Club/Liesl King)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Wonder Dean

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Wonder Dean stamped his ticket to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a determined victory in the UAE Derby (G2) on dirt at Meydan in Dubai.

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Danon Bourbon winning the Fukuryu at Nakayama. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Danon Bourbon

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A powerful homestretch drive carried Danon Bourbon to a 3 1/2-length victory in the Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Latigo N Lace drops in class

Mon Mar 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 30 at Sunland Park and Turf Paradise, including a 5-1 shot dropping in class.

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Racing at Laurel Park. (Photo by Maryland Jockey Club)

Singles for mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers at Laurel, Gulfstream

Sun Mar 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in a pair of mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday at Laurel Park and Gulfstream Park.

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

Turfway Park: How to bet the $4,492 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Mar 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Saturday is closing day of the Turfway Park meet, which means a $4,492 carryover in the $1 Super High 5 is slated for mandatory payout.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $58,869 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Mar 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, March 27, at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park, along with horses to single in Santa Anita’s $58,869 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $11,460 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Mar 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, March 26, at Oaklawn Park, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, including horses to use in Turfway’s $11,460 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $276,356 Pick 5

Wed Mar 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 25, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park, along with a single for the mandatory-payout $276,356 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.

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Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Fulleffort tops the leaderboard

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

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Fulleffort wins the Jeff Ruby Stakes at Turfway Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Fulleffort

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After spending his first seven starts competing on turf and Tapeta, stretch-running Jeff Ruby Steaks (G3) winner Fulleffort must switch to dirt for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Prince of Memphis at 8-1

Tue Mar 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 24 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including an 8-1 longshot.

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Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Emerging Market

Mon Mar 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

It wasn’t surprising to see Emerging Market handle 1 3/16 miles with aplomb in the Louisiana Derby (G2), charging with determination to win the Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier by a head.

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