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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Tiffany stars in Kentucky Turf Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 53 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Closing day at Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs, including a horse to single in the $7,373 Pick 6 carryover.
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Horse Racing Results for Labor Day Weekend Action
Check out all the results from Labor Day weekend right here!
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Sunday carryover picks: $136,904 Pick 6 and more
Sunday’s racing action includes a trio of enticing carryovers at Colonial Downs and Kentucky Downs, including one prize pool with a six-figure value.
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All-Stakes Pick 3 play for Colonial Downs Sept. 7, 2026
There are six stakes at Colonial on Labor Day, the last three connected in a $3 Pick 3 with a 15% takeout.
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Spot Plays for 2026 Kentucky Downs Labor Day card
Kentucky Downs features five lucrative turf stakes on its Labor Day program and James Scully recommends the following spot plays.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, September 5
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Carryovers: Singles for Woodbine’s $47,920 Pick 5, Colonial’s $2,269 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horse to single in Woodbine’s $47,920 Pick 5 carryover and Colonial Downs’ $2,269 Pick 6 carryover on Saturday.
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Music City Scouting Report: Green Sense
Sold for the top price at the Goffs London Sale on the eve of Royal Ascot, Green Sense is set to debut for Saffie Joseph Jr. in Saturday’s Music City (G2) at Kentucky Downs.
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Labor Day Stakes Spot Plays for Colonial Downs
A total of five stakes events will be hosted on closing day at Colonial Downs on Monday.
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All-Stakes Pick 4 at Kentucky Downs for Monday, September 7
A handful of lucrative black-type tilts will be part of a massive 14-race card at Kentucky Downs on Monday, and four of the stakes events will comprise the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 5
Sprint supremo Ka Ying Rising returns on opening day of the new Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin. First post is at 12:30 a.m. ET, late Saturday night.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, September 4
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Australia Preview: September 5, 2026
The countdown to the $14.4 million Everest heats up in Australia this weekend with two major contests.
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James Scully's picks for Sep 4 at Saratoga
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
Expert Picks
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $92,730 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 4 at Colonial Downs and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in Saratoga’s $92,730 Pick 6 carryover.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Ethical Diamond, Tiffany
Analysis and selected race replays of Euro shippers Ethical Diamond and Tiffany in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2)
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Emancipate strikes for Baffert
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch is back for a seventh straight season on TwinSpires Edge.
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Exotics Plays for the Nashville Derby
A dozen three-year-old turf specialists are signed on to run 1 5/16 miles over the unique Kentucky Downs lawn in Saturday's wildly lucrative, $3 million Nashville Derby (G2).
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Betting With, and Against, Classic Q in the Ladies Turf
An octet of fillies and mares will jaunt one mile over the Kentucky Downs green in Saturday’s $1.5 million Ladies Turf (G2).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Kentucky Downs Saturday, September 5
A great three-race sequence led by a pair of Grade 2 tilts will make up the Pick 3 of the Week at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2026 Hopeful Stakes
Eight juvenile colts will travel seven-eighths over the Saratoga main strip in Sunday’s $300,000 Hopeful (G1).
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James Scully's picks for September 3 at Saratoga
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on September 3, 2026.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Sept. 3, 2026
Jason discusses some memories of racing on Labor Day back at River Downs.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Colonial Downs, Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 3, at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 3, 2026
Kellie Reilly joins for the International Radar segment and Jason discusses weekend racing from Kentucky Downs and Saratoga.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Spinaway Stakes
An especially talented cast of eight juvenile fillies will run seven-eighths on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Spinaway (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Del Mar Debutante
An excellent field of 10 juvenile fillies will travel seven furlongs on the main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Del Mar Debutante (G1).
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James Scully's picks for September 2 at Saratoga
Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for Saratoga horse racing today.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta with Senza Parole
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 2, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Saratoga, along with horses to play in the $1,219 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 2, 2026
Jason is joined by Pete Aiello to talk about steeplechase racing and handicapping to open the show, and we look ahead to the big weekend at Colonial Downs.
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Nashville Derby International Scouting Report: Gostam
Last year’s unbeaten champion two-year-old colt in Germany, Gostam was hailed as a budding star of historic proportions.
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Nashville Derby International Scouting Report: Causeway, Nil Bua Gan Dua
With four European shippers in a field of 12, Saturday’s Nashville Derby (G2) offers plenty of international intrigue at Kentucky Downs.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cactus Cairo returns
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of exactas.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 1, 2026
Jason is joined by Maggie Wolfendale to discuss some Travers' weekend stories from Saratoga, the new Belmont Park, and more!
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Leading Change upsets the Travers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $20,985 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 31, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Gulfstream Park’s $20,985 Pick 6 mandatory payout and Presque Isle Downs’ $2,060 Pick 5 carryover.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 31, 2026
Jason discusses Golden Tempo's trip and third-place finish in the Travers (G1) on Saturday.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 31, 2026
Jason looks back at the big weekend of racing including Friday night's Charles Town Classic and the big Travers Day card at Saratoga.
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Horse Racing Results: Saratoga, Del Mar, and Kentucky Downs
Discover all the results from this weekend blockbuster racing right here.
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Sunday Pick 6 carryovers: $192,078 at Del Mar, $2,688 at Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of Sunday carryovers: the $192,078 Pick 6 at Del Mar and the $2,688 Pick 6 at Colonial Downs.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Ancient Rome
The Charlie Hills veteran was in better form in past visits, but there are three reasons to forecast improvement in Sunday’s Tapit S.
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Darin Zoccali's picks for August 29 at Saratoga
Find out what Darin Zoccali and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
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LIVE Travers Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post time, and results
Live Travers Stakes 2026 odds, entries, expert picks, post time and full results, plus the whole Travers Day card coverage from Saratoga:.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key races, top horses & best bet on horse racing, August 28
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Saturday picks for $3,500 tournament and $46,408 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play for Saturday, Aug. 29 in the $3,500 Super Summer Betting Challenge and the $46,408 Pick 6 carryover at Del Mar.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Sayidah Dariyan
British shipper Sayidah Dariyan has competed in Group 1s versus males for champion jockey-turned trainer Richard Hughes.
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How to bet the Torrey Pines Stakes
A well-matched cast of seven will run 1 1/16 miles on the Del Mar dirt in Sunday’s $150,000 Torrey Pines (G3).
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How to bet the 2026 Pat O'Brien Stakes
A well-matched field of 10 will vie in the $250,000 Pat O’Brien (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Sunday Stakes Plays for Kentucky Downs, August 30
A pair of lucrative and competitive stakes races on the grass will highlight the second day of the highly entertaining Kentucky Downs meeting on Sunday.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 28-29
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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James Scully's Saratoga picks today for August 28
Twinspires Expert James Scully shares his Saratoga picks today for Race 1 through 10.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Charles Town’s $96,819 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 28, at Del Mar and Charles Town, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $96,819 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.
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Betting Selections for Australia Horse Racing on August 29, 2026
Australian Group One racing switches to Melbourne for its first top-ranked contest of spring, the Memsie S. It’s not as hot as last week’s Winx S. in Sydney – there’s no Autumn Glow or Sheza Alibi – but the 12 runners paid up for the seven furlong contest includes nine Group 1 winners and between them they have earned $37.75 million – that’s an average of more than $3.1 million, so it’s full of quality.
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Kentucky Derby Alumni at the Travers: Do Derby Winners Win the Midsummer Derby?
The Travers Stakes has been around since 1864, and the Kentucky Derby has existed since 1875.
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AG Bullet wins the Never Say Die Ladies Turf Sprint Stakes at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)
Pick 5 of the Week: Kentucky Downs Saturday, August 29
I will be ambitious and take a shot at the middle Pick 5 on the fantastic card on opening day at Kentucky Downs on Saturday.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, August 29
The Jamestown S. will close out the Pick 3 of the Week at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the Ballerina Stakes
A fabulous field of 12 fillies and mares will jaunt seven-eighths on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s $500,000 Ballerina (G1).
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Betting With, and Against, Book’em Danno, in the Forego Stakes
Champion #5 Book’em Danno (1-1) is a towering presence in Saturday’s $500,000 Forego (G1) at Saratoga.
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James Scully's Saratoga race picks for August 27
Twinspires Expert James Scully's shares his Saratoga race picks for August 27.
Expert Picks
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 27, 2026
Jason discusses jockeys celebrating with each other after races and should it be done or not?
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 27 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 27, 2026
Jason catches up on some racing industry topics and Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar. Jason also discusses Kentucky Downs opening up this weekend.
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Ennis returns to Irish roots and saddle for Pat Smullen Charity Race
Pat Smullen’s legacy will once again bring a group of unlikely jockeys together this Saturday at Ireland’s Curragh Racecourse, including one rider with an American connection: trainer John Ennis.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Charles Town Classic
A deep field of 10 will run 1 1/8 miles on the dirt in Friday’s lucrative, $1 million Charles Town Classic (G2).
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Spot plays for 2026 Travers Day at Saratoga
Outside of Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup weekends, few cards during the course of the season get as much attention from bettors as does Travers Day at Saratoga.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Travers Stakes
A stellar cast of 10 sophomores will run 1 1/4 miles on the Saratoga main strip in Saturday’s storied $1.25 million Travers (G1).
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James Scully's Saratoga picks today for August 26 at Saratoga
James Scully discusses his expert Saratoga picks today for horse races on August 26, 2026.
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes double at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 26, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $1,158 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 26, 2026
Jason welcomes in James Scully to talk Travers (G1), Travers Day, history of the race, and much more!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 25, 2026
Jason opens the show discussing the Travers Stakes (G1) and welcomes in Paul Espinosa Jr. to talk Charles Town Classic!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Assiniboia’s Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 25, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Assiniboia’s $2,661 Super High 5 carryover.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge crushes Pacific Classic
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 67 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $23,355 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 24, at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $23,355 Pick 6 mandatory payout at Gulfstream Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 24, 2026
Jason discusses this past weekend's Claiming Crown Showcase and talks about the series.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 24, 2026
Jason talks about the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar, Saratoga's weekend, some racing news, and more!
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Horse Racing Results: Del Mar and Saratoga, August 22-23
Join us coast to coast as we reveal horse racing results for Del Mar and Saratoga for Saturday and Sunday.
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Single for Ellis Park’s $57,317 Pick 6 mandatory payout
A $57,317 Pick 6 mandatory payout at Ellis Park and an $8,140 Pick 6 prize pool at Colonial Downs are among the carryovers worth pursuing on Sunday.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, August 22
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Darin Zoccali's picks for Aug 22 at Saratoga
Darin Zoccali discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on August 22, 2026.
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Picks for the $1,000 Saratoga KDBC/BCBC Qualifier tournament
Saturday’s 12-race card at Saratoga is the focus of five TwinSpires tournaments, including a high-profile KDBC/BCBC qualifier.
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 22, 2026
The 2026 Ebor Festival at York concludes Saturday, so I’ll take a final swing at the final two Group races of the fixture.
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Pacific Classic Exotics Plays
An outstanding field of 11 will run 1 1/4 miles on the Del Mar main strip in Saturday’s $1 million Pacific Classic (G1).
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How to bet the 2026 Del Mar Derby
A cast of nine sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the green in Sunday’s $300,000 Del Mar Derby (G2).
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 22
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Tournaments
How to bet the 2026 Ellis Park Turf Stakes
A deep field of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles on the green in Sunday’s $175,000 Ellis Park Turf S.
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Betting With, and Against, El Potente in the Del Mar Mile Stakes
A deep and talented cast of 12 will jaunt eight panels on the lawn on Sunday in the $300,000 Del Mar Mile (G2).
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Late Pick 5 Preview: Pacific Classic Day & Claiming Crown Preview Day Betting Preview [VIDEO]
As major racing cards heat up this summer, Nick Tammaro brings in two distinct expert handicappers across two separate preview broadcasts to break down complex Late Pick 5 sequences.
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Australia preview for August 22, 2026
Group One racing for the new Australian season has drawn a hot field and will provide a great guide to Australian middle-distance racing for the spring.
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James Scully's picks for August 21 at Saratoga
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races. And don't forget to place your horse racing bets below!
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 21, at Ellis Park and Century Mile, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs and Del Mar.
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Spot Plays for Claiming Crown Showcase Day
Nine starter handicaps qualifying for the 28th Claiming Crown at Churchill Downs on Nov. 14 will take place at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, August 22
I will aim at a three-race sequence at Del Mar on Saturday that features a pair of exciting maiden races as the bookends and a deep turf dash in the middle.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday, August 22
The pair of graded stakes races on the Saturday card at Saratoga are the middle legs of the Pick 4 of the Week.
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James Scully's picks for August 20 at Saratoga
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races. And don't forget to place your horse racing bets below!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 20, 2026
With Wednesday being National Photography Day, Jason writes about the talents of racing photographers.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $38,677 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 20, at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $38,677 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 20, 2026
Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar and Jason talks about upcoming races including Pacific Classic Day at Del Mar, the Canadian Derby, and more!
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