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.
Betting With, and Against, Splendora in the Locust Grove Stakes

Thu Sep 10 2026John Mucciolo

Bob Baffert’s #1 Splendora (3-5) is the clear one to beat in Saturday’s $400,000 Locust Grove (G2) at Churchill Downs.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day plays at Churchill Downs

Thu Sep 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of win bets on unraced juveniles.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Sept. 10, 2026

Thu Sep 10 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the recently concluded meet at Colonial Downs and the growth of racing in Virginia.

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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 10, 2026

Thu Sep 10 2026Jason Beem

Jason is joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment. He also talks about some industry news and the upcoming Woodbine Mile (G1).
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, September 12

Wed Sep 09 2026John Mucciolo

I will take aim at the closing three-race sequence at Churchill Downs on Saturday, led by a pair of graded events, for the Pick 3 of the Week. 
Tipsheet: The 2026 Pocahontas Stakes

Wed Sep 09 2026John Mucciolo

A field of nine juvenile fillies will go eight furlongs on the dirt at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas (G3).
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 9, 2026

Wed Sep 09 2026Jason Beem

Jason welcomes in Southern California horseplayer Leo Vukmanovich to talk handicapping, horseplaying, tournaments, and some racing industry topics. 
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Denos Grace drops in class

Wed Sep 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Kentucky Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $544 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 10, 2026

Tue Sep 08 2026Vance Hanson

Before we get to the St Leger, Doncaster will be hosting other Group stakes this week, beginning with a pair of races for fillies on Thursday.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: U. S. S. Valor stuns at Saratoga

Tue Sep 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Did the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner compete at Saratoga last Saturday? It’s possible, if the spectacular performance of U. S. S. Valor in a seven-furlong maiden special weight is any indication.