Manhattan International Scouting Report: Bright Picture

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays of French shipper Bright Picture in the Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, June 6

Fri Jun 05 2026John Mucciolo

The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Churchill Downs on Saturday and will start off with a pair of maiden contests.
British Spot Plays: Epsom for June 6, 2026

Fri Jun 05 2026Vance Hanson

This year's Derby Day at Epsom is greatly enhanced by the presence of the Coronation Cup (G1), which features a rematch of last year's top two, Jan Brueghel and Calandagan.
Betting All-Stakes Pick 5 into 2026 Belmont

Fri Jun 05 2026James Scully

Saturday's Belmont (G1) anchors an All-Stakes Pick 5 sequence at Saratoga, and James Scully provides analysis of how he will bet it.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of June 6

Fri Jun 05 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
How to Play the Trans-Atlantic Classics

Fri Jun 05 2026Alastair Bull

As was the case five weeks ago with the 2000 Guineas (G1) and the Kentucky Derby (G1), there are three-year-old classics on either side of the Atlantic this Saturday.

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Tipsheet: 2026 Matt Winn Stakes

Fri Jun 05 2026John Mucciolo

A strong field of eight will travel 1 1/16 miles on Churchill Downs' main track in Sunday’s $500,000 Matt Winn (G3).
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Saratoga

Fri Jun 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 5 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, including a pair of double-digit longshots.
New York Stakes International Scouting Report: Cankoura

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays for French shipper Cankoura in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.
2026 Belmont Brisnet Speed Rating Report

Fri Jun 05 2026James Scully

Nine horses will contest Saturday's 158th running of the $2 million Belmont (G1), and James Scully analyzes the Brisnet Speed ratings for this year's field and previous winners.
Everything to know about the 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions

Fri Jun 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2026 Belmont (G1)? That’s a tricky question to answer.
2026 Epsom Derby: Five things to know

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

The main storylines going into Saturday’s Derby (G1) at Epsom in some respects echo those surrounding the Oaks (G1).
Exotics Plays for the 2026 Jaipur Stakes

Fri Jun 05 2026John Mucciolo

An ultra-competitive cast of 10 will speed 5 1/2 furlongs on the Saratoga outer turf oval in Saturday’s $500,000 Jaipur (G1).