Exotics Plays for the 2026 Appalachian Stakes

Thu Apr 02 2026John Mucciolo

A very good cast of 11 three-year-old fillies, six of which have previously won a stakes race, will vie in the $500,000 Appalachian (G2) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, April 4

Thu Apr 02 2026John Mucciolo

The Saturday action at Keeneland is loaded with star-studded runners with five graded stakes tilts to be contested on the 11-race card.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem April 2, 2026

Thu Apr 02 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses Keeneland and raising the minimum bet on certain wagers.
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 2, 2026

Thu Apr 02 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses a controversial race from Parx, then welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar. Finally we talk about this weekend's Derby preps. 
Betting With, and Against, Zany in the Ashland Stakes

Thu Apr 02 2026John Mucciolo

Seven three-year-old fillies will go postward in Friday’s $750,000 Ashland (G1) during the opening day at Keeneland.
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Blue Grass Stakes

Wed Apr 01 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2026 Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.

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Playing the All-Turf Pick 3 at Keeneland April 3

Wed Apr 01 2026Vance Hanson

The All-Turf Pick 3 encompasses the final three scheduled grass races on opening day.
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Wood Memorial Stakes

Wed Apr 01 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2026 Wood Memorial (G2) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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.
Tipsheet: 2026 Blue Grass Stakes

Wed Apr 01 2026John Mucciolo

A fine field of nine three-year-olds will run 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $1.25 million Blue Grass (G1).
Tipsheet: 2026 Wood Memorial Stakes

Wed Apr 01 2026John Mucciolo

A deep field of 13 three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Aqueduct main oval in Saturday’s $750,000 Wood Memorial (G2).
Tipsheet: 2026 Santa Anita Derby

Wed Apr 01 2026John Mucciolo

A high-quality and well-matched group of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1).
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Santa Anita Derby

Wed Apr 01 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2026 Santa Anita Derby (G1) at Santa Anita on April 4. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.