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.
British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 12, 2026

Fri Sep 11 2026Vance Hanson

Doncaster hosts its signature race, the classic St Leger (G1), on Saturday, a notable edition that features a rare appearance by the reigning Epsom Derby (G1) winner.
International Scouting Report: 2026 E.P. Taylor

Fri Sep 11 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays of Diamond Rain, See The Fire, Jancis, and Venetian Lace in the E.P. Taylor (G1) at Woodbine.
Exotics Plays for the E. P. Taylor Stakes

Fri Sep 11 2026John Mucciolo

A sensational cast of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles over the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s $750,000 E. P. Taylor (G1).
Irish Champions Festival 2026: Day one preview

Fri Sep 11 2026Alastair Bull

Flat racing’s biggest week in Ireland is the Irish Champions Festival, held on consecutive days at Leopardstown and The Curragh, respectively.
How to bet the 2026 Natalma Stakes

Fri Sep 11 2026John Mucciolo

A fascinating field of two-year-old fillies will jaunt one mile on the Woodbine grass in Saturday’s $500,000 Natalma (G1).

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Tipsheet: 2026 Woodbine Mile

Fri Sep 11 2026John Mucciolo

A standout field will travel eight panels on the Woodbine lawn in Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1).
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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Qualifying races on Road to Kentucky Derby 153 announced

Thu Sep 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

The official Road to the Kentucky Derby (RTKD) kicks off at Churchill Downs Saturday, and the 2026-27 schedule of qualifying races for the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby has been released.
Tall Tales of the Track: She Was Made of Sterner Stuff

Thu Sep 10 2026Jennifer Kelly

In May 1930, a ten-horse field lined up at Churchill Downs for a standard overnight handicap, but the real story belonged to a filly who had worn the lilies two years earlier.
Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, September 12

Thu Sep 10 2026John Mucciolo

Two of the three black-type races on the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park will be included in the Pick 4 of the Week:
How to bet the Open Mind Stakes

Thu Sep 10 2026John Mucciolo

A strong and well-matched cast of seven fillies and mares will dash six panels on the Churchill Downs main oval in Saturday’s $300,000 Open Mind S.
Australia Preview for September 12, 2026

Thu Sep 10 2026Alastair Bull

One of Australia’s longest-serving warriors is off of Flemington to win his favorite race for a fourth consecutive year.