Spot plays for Churchill Downs Nov. 7, 2026

Fri Nov 06 2026James Scully

James Scully provides spot plays for the first Saturday program of the 2026 Churchill Downs fall meet.
Betting With, and Against, Bodacious Bay in the Mother Goose Stakes

Fri Nov 06 2026John Mucciolo

A cast of 11 three-year-old fillies will navigate 1 1/16 miles over the main oval at Belmont Park in Saturday’s $300,000 Mother Goose (G2).
Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, November 7

Fri Nov 06 2026John Mucciolo

Three of the four black-type races on Saturday's Belmont Park card will be the first three legs of the exciting late Pick 4 sequence.
How to Bet the The Chosen Vron Stakes

Fri Nov 06 2026John Mucciolo

A fast field of nine California-bred runners will jaunt seven furlongs over the Del Mar dirt surface in Saturday’s $100,000 The Chosen Vron S.
How to Bet the Betty Grable Stakes

Fri Nov 06 2026John Mucciolo

A field of nine California-bred fillies and mares will go seven panels on the dirt at Del Mar on Sunday in the $100,000 Betty Grable S.
Woodbine Expert Pick for Race 7 on Sunday, November 8, 2026

Fri Nov 06 2026TwinSpires Staff

What a consistent performer Dazzling Cruiser has been this campaign, hitting the board in all nine starts.

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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill daily double

Fri Nov 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 6 at Churchill Downs, including a ticket for the $3,897 Super High 5 carryover.
Australia & New Zealand Preview for November 7, 2026

Thu Nov 05 2026Alastair Bull

The major spring carnivals are nearing their conclusion in Australia, with most features finishing this weekend.
Stakes Plays for Woodbine on Saturday, Nov. 7

Thu Nov 05 2026John Mucciolo

A trio of graded tilts will be contested north of the border at Woodbine on Saturday.
Playing the late Pick 3 at Churchill Downs on Saturday, Nov. 7

Thu Nov 05 2026John Mucciolo

A pair of juvenile tilts will sandwich a sprint stakes on the dirt to close out the card at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Exotics Plays for the Bet on Sunshine Stakes

Thu Nov 05 2026John Mucciolo

A huge cast of 13 dashers will speed six panels on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Bet on Sunshine S.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts feature
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Nov. 5, 2026

Thu Nov 05 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses big-time owners teaming up in large groups to campaign top horses.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $63,668 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Nov 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 5 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Belmont Park.