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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, August 15
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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Picks: $1,000 King’s Plate Contest, carryovers at Ellis and Colonial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet on Saturday in the $1,000 King’s Plate Contest and in four-figure carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 15, 2026
oin us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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How to bet the 2026 King Edward Stakes
A cast of six turf performers will vie in the $200,000 King Edward (G2) at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Betting the Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Aug. 15, 2026
Here is how James Scully plans to attack the $3 Del Mar Turf Pick 3 on Saturday.
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How to bet the Rancho Bernardo Stakes
A cast of six will speed 6 1/2 furlongs on the Del Mar dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Rancho Bernardo (G3).
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How to bet the 2026 Mahony Stakes
Seven speedy sophomores will run 5 1/2 furlongs over the Saratoga turf in Sunday’s $225,000 Mahony (G3).
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Christophe Clement Turf International Scouting Report: Ancient Egypt
One week after Glacius pulled off a front-running coup in the Saratoga Derby (G1), Ancient Egypt brings his aggressive style into Saturday's Christophe Clement Turf (G1) at the Spa.
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Australia Preview for Aug. 15
Spring racing in Melbourne starts to heat up this weekend. Three graded stakes races and one ungraded stakes highlight the card at Caulfield, with several top prospects beginning their campaigns.
International
James Scully's picks for August 14 at Saratoga
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on August 14, 2026.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $4,045 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 14 at Presque Isle Downs, Del Mar, and Prairie Meadows, including a ticket for Presque Isle’s $4,045 Pick 5 carryover.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday, August 15
A fun and challenging four-race sequence flooded with stakes contests will be the Pick 4 of the Week at Woodbine on Saturday.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Colonial Downs Saturday, August 15
A trio of black-type tilts will make up an all-stakes Pick 3 at Colonial Downs on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the Canadian Stakes
A cast of seven fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles on the inner lawn at Woodbine in Saturday’s $200,000 Canadian (G2).
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Betting With, and Against, Minaret Station in the Christophe Clement Turf
An especially well-matched and accomplished field of seven will travel 1 1/2 miles over the Saratoga green in Saturday’s $750,000 Christophe Clement Turf (G1). Grade 2 victor #6 Minaret Station (3-1) has been installed as the lukewarm morning-line choice in the excellent cast for trainer William Walden.
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Tipsheet: 2026 King’s Plate
A strong and deep field of 12 sophomores will run 1 1/4 miles on the Tapeta surface in Saturday’s historic, $1 million King’s Plate S. at Woodbine.
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James Scully's picks for August 13 at Saratoga
Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for Saturday racing for August 13. Place your best bets now!
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 13, 2026
Jason discusses his favorite race of the year, the Longacres Mile, which is coming up on Sunday.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $22,340 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 13, at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, including analysis of Colonial’s $22,340 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 13, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar and also talks Penn National, Saratoga, Monmouth, and more on the weekend preview!
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James Scully's picks for August 12 at Saratoga
TwinSpires Expert James Scully's picks for Saratoga are in!
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Huge carryovers at Saratoga, Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 12, at Saratoga and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to play in giant carryovers at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 12, 2026
Jason welcomes in Joe Withee from Emerald Downs to talk about the upcoming Longacres Mile, contenders, history of the race, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three carryovers at Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 11 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, along with analysis of Pick 4 and Pick 5 carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 11, 2026
Jason catches up on some news from around the racing world and welcomes in Josh Isner to talk being a new owner in the game, their Haskell (G1) win, and tech in racing.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty rebounds in Whitney
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 81 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: How to bet Gulfstream’s mandatory-payout $24,168 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 10 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $24,168 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 10, 2026
Jason discusses the Whitney (G1) and the great career arcs of several runners.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 10, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including Sovereignty's win in the Whitney (G1) as well as a big Sunday card at Ellis Park.
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Picks for Sunday Super High 5, Pick 6 carryovers at Ellis, Colonial
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Sunday carryovers at Ellis Park and Colonial Downs.
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Horse Racing Results: Saratoga, Ellis Park and Del Mar
Welcome to another jam-packed recap of the latest horse racing results, covering everything a thrilling weekend on the track had to offer.
Results
Darin Zoccali's picks for August 8 at Saratoga
Darin Zoccali discusses his expert picks for the Saratoga horse races on August 8, 2026.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, August 8
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: Del Mar’s $148,537 Pick 6, Ellis Park’s $2,094 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes Saturday’s $148,537 Pick 6 carryover at Del Mar and $2,094 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis Park.
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Betting With, and Against, Explora in the Test Stakes
Grade 2 heroine #7 Explora (5-2) has been installed as the morning-line choice for Saturday’s $500,000 Test (G1) at Saratoga.
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Saratoga Derby International Scouting Report: Glacius
Glacius has mouthwatering collateral form with European classic winners, a closing kick, with stamina for the 1 3/16-mile trip, and an upwardly mobile look.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 8
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Del Mar Saturday, August 8
I’ll come swinging out of the gate by taking aim at the first three races on the Saturday card at Del Mar for the Pick 3 of the week.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Ellis Park Sunday, August 9
A total of six black-type races will highlight a fantastic card at Ellis Park on Sunday.
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How to bet the 2026 West Virginia Derby
An octet of sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Mountaineer main oval in Sunday’s $400,000 West Virginia Derby (G3).
Wagering
Australia Preview for Aug. 8
The path towards the $14 million Everest (G1), begins in earnest August 8 with the Missile Stakes (G2) at Randwick.
Racing
LIVE Whitney Stakes 2026: Odds, entries, picks, post time and results
Live Whitney Stakes 2026 coverage from Saratoga: odds, entries, expert picks, post time and full results. Bet the Whitney with TwinSpires.
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Ellis Park Pick 4 Play for Aug. 9
The last stakes-laden program of the 2026 Ellis Park meet on Sunday is a good one, with attractive opportunities from a multi-race wager standpoint.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Saratoga Derby
An excellent and well-matched field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Saratoga Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ellis Park’s $21,081 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 7 at Ellis Park and Del Mar, including a ticket for the $21,081 Super High 5 carryover at Ellis.
Racing
How to bet the Fourstardave Stakes
A splendid cast of seven of the top turf milers around will jaunt eight panels on the Saratoga inner turf course in Saturday’s $750,000 Fourstardave (G1).
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Saratoga Stakes Plays for Friday, Aug. 7
A strong pair of Grade 2 events for three-year-olds will take place on the Saratoga lawn on Friday.
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Exotics Plays for the Yellow Ribbon Stakes
An octet of fillies and mares will contest the $200,000 Yellow Ribbon (G2) at Del Mar on Saturday.
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Tall Tales of the Track – A Cat, a Challenge, and a Car
Gato del Sol may not have impressed owner Arthur Hancock III at first, but he rewarded the judgment of one yearling manager with a Derby win and a special prize.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Whitney Stakes
A star-studded cast of eight fantastic thoroughbreds will run 1 1/8 miles over the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s historic, $1 million Whitney (G1).
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $15,458 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 6 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Del Mar, including analysis of Colonial’s $15,458 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 6, 2026
Jason discusses the Preakness (G1) date change before Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar. And he takes a look Saturday's Test Stakes (G1) at Saratoga.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 6, 2026
Jason discusses the West Virginia Derby (G3) and his early visits to Mountaineer Park.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,024 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 5, 2026
Jason discusses Saturday's Whitney Stakes and welcomes in Mountaineer racecaller Peter Berry to talk West Virginia Derby, his career at Mountaineer, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Classic Hi-5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $11,899 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 4, 2026
Jason discusses Monday's announcement of the new Thoroughbred Championship Series and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt to talk Hambletonian Day.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty, Magnitude meet again
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 88 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 $19,464 Pick 6
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 3 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, along with analysis of the mandatory-payout $19,464 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Aug. 3, 2026
Jason looks back at Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs and shares some thoughts.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Aug. 3, 2026
Jason looks back at the Jim Dandy (G2) from Saratoga as well as Arlington Million Day at Colonial from this past weekend.
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Monmouth: Single for Sunday’s $49,347 Pick 5 carryover
Fans of Monmouth Park will be happy to hear the Sunday card features a $49,347 carryover in the 50-cent Early Pick 5.
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Horse Race Results: Colonial Downs, Saratoga, Del Mar, Ellis Park August 1-2
Welcome to horse race results from the weekend, featuring race results from Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Del Mar, as well as Ellis Park on Sunday.
Results
Colonial: How to bet the Arlington Million Day $13,564 Pick 6 carryover
Saturday’s Arlington Million Day program at Colonial Downs includes a $13,564 carryover in the 50-cent “Old Dominion 6” Pick 6.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Adirondack Stakes
A nice group of nine two-year-old fillies will jaunt 6 1/2 panels on the main oval at Saratoga in Sunday’s $225,000 Adirondack (G3).
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How to bet the 2026 Glens Falls Stakes
An outstanding field of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/2 miles on the Saratoga inner turf course in Sunday’s $250,000 Glens Falls (G2).
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Betting With, and Against, Seismic Beauty in the Clement L. Hirsch Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will look to upend defending champ #8 Seismic Beauty (5-2) in Saturday’s $400,000 Clement L. Hirsch (G1) at Del Mar.
Racing
Stakes Spot Plays for Ellis Park Sunday, Aug. 2
A handful of black-type events will close out the huge Sunday card at Ellis Park, and I have horses of interest in four of the contests.
Wagering
Price horses of interest on 2026 Arlington Million Day
It could pay to think creatively in the exotics, especially with Saturday’s profit-boost offer.
Racing
Spot Plays for Goodwood, Saratoga Aug. 1
I have one British Bankroll play on the feature at Goodwood and spot plays on a trio of the maiden offerings at Saratoga.
Racing
The Fantasy Sports League Where the Athletes are Horses
Horse racing already has everything sports fans love: rivalries, drama, betting, big personalities; it just needs a season-long story.
Education
Australia Preview for August 1, 2026
The season begins with racing at Rosehill in Sydney and Flemington in Melbourne, and as the latter is the only one of the pair to feature a graded stakes race, we’ll focus our attention there.
Analysis
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, August 1
oin us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Racing
Late Pick 5 Preview: Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs Saturday, August 1 [VIDEO]
The summer racing season reaches Colonial Downs as the TwinSpires Late Pick 5 Preview Show breaks down Arlington Million Day.
Analysis
All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Travel with us to Colonial Downs for our 2026 Arlington Million All-Access Trackside coverage.
Racing
James Scully's picks for July 31 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: Juveniles at Ellis Park, Del Mar
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 31 at Ellis Park and Del Mar, along with horses to play in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park.
Racing
Betting the All-Stakes Pick 5 at Colonial Downs
I will go after the all-stakes Pick 5 sequence at Colonial Downs on Saturday that concludes with the Arlington Million (G1).
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How to bet the 2026 Amsterdam Stakes
A total of eight sophomores will speed 6 1/2 furlongs over the dirt at Saratoga in Friday’s $250,000 Amsterdam (G2).
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Exotics Plays for the Beverly D. Stakes
A huge field of 12 fillies and mares will run 1 3/16 miles on the outer lawn in Saturday’s $500,000 Beverly D. (G2) at Colonial Downs.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Saratoga Saturday, August 1
Two of the three graded stakes races to be hosted by Saratoga on Saturday will be a part of the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Arlington Million
An excellent cast of eight grass standouts will run 1 1/4 miles over the lawn at Colonial Downs in Saturday’s historic, $1 million Arlington Million (G1).
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James Scully's picks for July 30 at Saratoga
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $1,387 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 30 at Colonial Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Del Mar, including live longshots to play in Colonial’s $1,387 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 30, 2026
Jason looks ahead to the Saratoga Saturday and welcomes in Gary Fenton from Little Red Feather Racing to talk Del Mar, Gold Phoenix, and much more!
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Spot Plays for 2026 Arlington Million Day
An outstanding 12-race card is on tap at Colonial Downs Saturday, highlighted by the Arlington Million (G1).
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Glens Falls International Scouting Report: Survie
“The Breeders’ Cup has been the end goal for a long time. She's got a rating to suggest she should be there.”
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Summer Dream and D'oro Lemon
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including an exacta in the Debutante S.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 29, 2026
Jason discusses Saturday's Arlington Million at (G1) Colonial Downs. Then he welcomes in trainer Ian Wilkes to talk about morning line favorite Burnham Square.
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British Spot Plays: Selections for Goodwood July 29, 2026
Tuesday’s first-day action got off to a “Glorious” start for me when Dr Rascal ($14.40) bolted up to win the Vintage (G2),
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Thistledown’s Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $355 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 28, 2026
Jason discusses some of the news of the day including Kentucky Downs raising their bet minimums on straight wagers. Then Kellie Reilly joins for International Radar.
Racing
Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot
The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 28, 2026
The British Betting Bankroll resumes this week in time for the Goodwood Festival, colloquially known as “Glorious Goodwood."
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $25,003 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $25,003 Pick 6 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem July 27, 2026
Jason discusses the weekend of racing, including some promotions geared towards younger fans at various tracks.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast July 27, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including stakes action from Del Mar and Saratoga, more fun with stewards' decisions, and much more!
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Emerald Downs: Single for Sunday’s $8,505 Pick 5 carryover
Bettors playing Emerald Downs on Sunday will be happy to hear there’s an $8,505 carryover up for grabs in the 50-cent Pick 5.
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