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How to bet the 2026 Damon Runyon Stakes
Two-time stakes winner #6 Arctic Beast (4-5) will lead a field of six New York-bred runners postward in Saturday’s $135,000 Damon Runyon S. at Aqueduct.
Wagering
How to bet the 2026 Royal Delta Stakes
An outstanding and accomplished field of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles over the Gulfstream Park dirt in Saturday’s $175,000 Royal Delta (G3).
Wagering
All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds
Welcome to our All-Access Trackside Coverage of the 2026 Risen Star Weekend at Fair Grounds.
Video
Sprint Stakes Double at Laurel Park on Saturday
Laurel Park will host a total of four black-type tilts on Saturday, and my focus will be on the pair of one-turn stakes events on the big day of racing.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the 2026 Dust Commander Stakes
A solid cast of 10 will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Tapeta surface in the Saturday feature at Turfway Park, the $125,000 Dust Commander S.
Wagering
Tournament Talk: Recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners
It's time for our horse racing tournament talk. It was a great weekend to be a TwinSpires tournament
Tournaments
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $33,199 Sunset Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 13 at Fair Grounds and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in the $33,199 Sunset Pick 6 carryover.
Turfway Park
Dubai: Preview of Meydan Feb. 13
The Dubai Racing Club furnishes an overview of the Feb. 13 action, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET.
International
How to bet the 2026 Forego Stakes
A total of 10 will go postward on the Tapeta at Turfway Park on Friday night in the $125,000 Forego S.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Saturday, Feb. 14
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Oaklawn Park on Saturday with a good sequence later in the card.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday, Feb. 14
The quartet of graded stakes races on the robust Saturday card will comprise the Pick 4 of the Week at Fair Grounds.
Wagering
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: 50-point races begin
The Rachel Alexandra (G2) at Fair Grounds is the first of the 50-point prep races and was the penultimate race for 2025 Oaks winner Good Cheer and owners Godolphin. This year, Godolphin enters morning-line favorite Bella Ballerina, who was victorious in the Golden Rod (G2) at Churchill Downs and is unbeaten in two career starts.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Feb. 12, 2026
Jason discusses seeing fellow racing fans out in the world.
Racing Podcast
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $91,498 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 12, at Fair Grounds, Turf Paradise, and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $91,498 Pick 6 carryover.
Turfway Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 12, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar talking some Saudi Cup. Jason also discusses racing from Laurel Park, Sunland Park, and Tampa.
Racing Podcast
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Sunland Park Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part I
Thirteen horses have achieved Triple Crown glory since 1919, a 100-year period that covers different eras in American sports.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Sunland Park Derby
A well-matched field of seven sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Sunland Park strip in Sunday’s $500,000 Sunland Park Derby.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2026 Risen Star Stakes
A strong field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Fair Grounds main oval in Saturday’s $500,000 Risen Star (G2).
Analysis
Paladin heads Kentucky Derby Future Wager Pool 4
Pool 4 of the 2026 Kentucky Derby Future Wager (KDFW) will be offered from Friday through Sunday this week
Wagering
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Tampa
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 11, at Tampa Bay Downs, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $37,412 Pick 6 carryover.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 11, 2026
Jason discusses news of the day and welcomes analyst Joe Kristufek to talk Risen Star Day at Fair Grounds.
Racing Podcast
Paladin wins the Remsen Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Janet Napolitano)
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Risen Star Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Silent Tactic among four new winners
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 81 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Features
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Will Rogers Downs daily double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 10 at Turf Paradise and Will Rogers Downs, including a daily double.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 10, 2026
Jason welcomes in New York handicapper Andy Serling to talk about the final Aqueduct meet, this past weekend's Derby and Oaks preps, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Emerging Market runs fast at Tampa
Is Emerging Market an emerging 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender? He certainly looked like one when battling to victory in a Saturday maiden special weight at Tampa Bay Downs.
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Renegade
Renegade has shown talent and stamina on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, winning the 1 1/16-mile Sam F. Davis S. and 1 1/8-mile Arkansas Derby (G1) in succession.
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Plutarch
It’s fitting to see Plutarch emerge as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. His pedigree contains two of the most dominant Kentucky Derby sires of the last decade.
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
Talk to Me Jimmy made his Road to the Kentucky Derby debut a winning one in the 1 1/8-mile Withers S., leading all the way to dominate by 11 lengths.
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Silent Tactic
A powerful rally from off the pace carried Silent Tactic to a decisive win in the Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Triple Crown
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,283 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 9 at Sunland Park and Turf Paradise, including a horse to single in Turf Paradise’s $12,283 Pick 5 carryover.
Best Bets
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 9, 2026
Jason discusses a maiden event from Tampa on Saturday that might turn out to be the most significant race from the weekend.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 9, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend of racing action including the Southwest (G3) from Oaklawn Park and Sam F. Davis Day from Tampa Bay Downs.
Racing Podcast
Sunland Park: How to bet the $788 Super High 5 carryover
If you can select the top five finishers, in order, in Sunday’s ninth race at Sunland Park, you can win a share of a $788 carryover in the 50-cent Super High 5.
Wagering
Oaklawn Park: Single for the $49,889 Pick 6 carryover
The elusive $1 Classix Pick 6 at Oaklawn Park has tossed up a $49,889 carryover for Saturday’s card.
Oaklawn Park
How to bet the 2026 Clocker’s Corner Stakes
A very well-matched and talented field of seven will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Clocker’s Corner S. at Santa Anita.
Racing
How to bet the 2026 Bayakoa Stakes
Eclipse Award winner #7 Nitrogen (4-5) will commence her four-year-old campaign in Saturday’s $250,000 Bayakoa (G3) at Oaklawn Park.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Feb. 7
Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis of the Sha Tin card, highlighted by the Centenary Vase H. (G3). First post is 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night.
Wagering
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners
Join our weekly horse racing tournament talk where we recap last weekend's tournaments, review upcoming tournament potential & congratulate our big tournament weekend winners.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb. 6-7]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers across the country
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 6, at Tampa Bay Downs and Gulfstream Park, along with horses to play in five-figure carryovers at Oaklawn Park, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park.
Turfway Park
Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 13 [VIDEO]
The HHH Podcast takes a look back at last weekend's Tampa Bay Downs KDBC Qualifying tournament results and previews the upcoming weekend's contests.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes
A nice field of nine three-year-old colts will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Tampa Bay Downs main oval in Saturday’s $250,000 Sam F. Davis S.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, Feb. 7
Two of the three graded stakes races on the card at Santa Anita on Saturday will be a part of the Pick 3 of the Week, and I feel that at least two of the favorites in the sequence can be upended.
Wagering
Dubai: Preview of Meydan on Feb. 6
The Dubai Racing Club guides you through Friday’s program at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
International
Betting With, and Against, Splendora in the D. Wayne Lukas Stakes
Breeders’ Cup Filly and Mare Sprint (G1) star #5 Splendora (4-5) will lead a cast of seven postward in Saturday’s $200,000 D. Wayne Lukas (G2) at Santa Anita.
Wagering
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Sam F. Davis Stakes at Tampa Bay Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2026 Robert B. Lewis
A talented cast of seven sophomores will run one mile on the main course at Santa Anita in Saturday’s $100,000 Robert B. Lewis (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Exotics Plays for the Valdale Stakes
A total of six three-year-old fillies will jaunt 6 1/2 furlongs on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $125,000 Valdale S.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Delta Downs Saturday, Feb. 7
Cajun-bred runners will take center stage at Delta Downs on Saturday evening with a bevy of stakes races to be contested for local standouts on Premier Night.
Wagering
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Thrilling three-prep weekend ahead
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1), which will be broadcast in primetime for the first time, is 85 days away. Here’s a look at the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Oaks continues:
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Feb. 5, 2026
Jason discusses the Suncoast Stakes this weekend and it's solid history of winners, as well as big favorites who have been defeated!
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 5 at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds, along with horses to play in carryovers at Turfway Park and Oaklawn Park.
Oaklawn Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 5, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for her weekly International Radar segment and looks ahead to racing from Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs.
Racing Podcast
Tipsheet: 2026 Withers Stakes
A cast of seven sophomores will run nine panels on the Aqueduct main surface in Friday’s $200,000 Withers S.
Kentucky Derby
Tipsheet: 2026 Southwest Stakes
A massive cast of 13 sophomores (with the expected scratch of morning-line choice #5 Litmus Test) will run 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park surface in Friday's lucrative, $1 million Southwest (G3).
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Southwest Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Southwest (G3) on Friday at Oaklawn Park.
Kentucky Derby
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Robert B. Lewis Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Robert B. Lewis (G3) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Racing returns to Turfway Park
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 4 at Tampa Bay Downs and Turfway Park, including horses to play in Turfway’s $6,738 Super High 5 carryover.
Turfway Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 4, 2026
Jason discusses an article on bankroll management and results tracking and welcomes in Matt Dinerman to talk about Oaklawn restarting and the Southwest Stakes.
Racing Podcast
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Withers Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Withers S. at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Spot Plays for Oaklawn Park Feb. 6, 2026
The rescheduled Southwest Day card on Friday is forecast to have abundant sunshine and a high of around 70 degrees.
Wagering
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pick 3 at Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 3 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3.
Best Bets
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 4, 2026
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5: 40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 3, 2026
Jason discusses some racing from Oaklawn Park and welcomes in handicapper Mike Somich to talk gambling content, Gulfstream Park, future wagers, and more!
Racing Podcast
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Nearly is the new hot horse
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 89 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Potente delivers for Baffert
The final weekend in January isn’t too late for a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner to debut.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Nearly
Dueling for the lead through hot pace fractions didn’t stop Nearly from dominating the Holy Bull (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Pedigree
The Heart that Wears the Crown: Omaha
When any Triple Crown winner goes to stud, the high expectations set by winning that coveted trophy come along, as fans eagerly anticipate the next generation. Can he copy himself and produce another just like him? Of the 13 to have worn the crown, only one has done what is nearly impossible, a feat unlikely to be duplicated anytime soon: siring another Triple Crown winner.
Education
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turf Paradise exactas
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 2 at Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.
Best Bets
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Feb. 2, 2026
Jason discusses Nearly's win in the Holy Bull (G3) and the Derby trail in its early stages.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 2, 2026
Jason looks back at weekend racing from Gulfstream Park including the Holy Bull (G3), as well as stakes racing from Tampa and more!
Racing Podcast
Best bets for Sunday tournaments at Tampa and Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares picks and plays for a trio of TwinSpires tournaments involving the Sunday cards at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds.
Fair Grounds
How to bet the $8,423 Sunset Pick 6 carryover
The last day of January brings an $8,423 carryover in the $1 Sunset Pick 6, a special Pick 6 wager comprised of the final three races at both Gulfstream Park and Santa Anita.
Gulfstream Park
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 31]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Scully: Pick 3 Play at Tampa Bay Downs Saturday
James Scully recommends a Pick 3 play at Tampa Bay Downs on Saturday, Jan. 31.
Expert Picks
Spot Plays for Tampa, Gulfstream Jan. 31, 2026
With much of the country still frozen out on offering live racing this weekend, most eyes and dollars will be directed toward the action offered at Florida's two racetracks.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Jan. 31
First post at Sha Tin is 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis of the Hong Kong Classic Mile card.
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Snowyte can strike at Tampa
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Jan. 30 at Tampa Bay Downs and Fair Grounds, along with horses to use in Laurel Park’s $9,823 Pick 5 carryover.
Laurel Park
Dubai: Preview of racing at Meydan Jan. 30
The Dubai Racing Club previews Friday’s card at Meydan, featuring the Dubai Millennium (G3). First post is 8:30 a.m. ET.
International
Tall Tales of the Track: Honoring the Memory of a Rider Long Gone
By the late 19th century, the Kentucky Derby had become a fixture on the American stakes calendar, but its home track struggled with its finances and with attracting good horses for its list of feature races. When Chant arrived in Louisville for the 1894 Derby, he would face a short field, but a victory would give his young jockey a place in the sport’s history books and preserve his memory for years to come.
Features
Scully: Pick 3 play at Gulfstream Friday
James Scully has a Pick 3 play at Gulfstream Park on Friday, Jan. 30.
Gulfstream Park
Betting With, and Against, Pony Express in the San Pasqual Stakes
The John Sadler-trained #5 Pony Express (9-5) has been installed as the morning-line choice for the $200,000 San Pasqual (G2) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Analysis
Exotics Plays for the Endeavour Stakes
A deep and well-matched field of 11 fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $175,000 Endeavour (G3), one of two graded stakes tilts on the strong Tampa Bay Downs card.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, Jan. 31
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Gulfstream on Saturday, and my focus will be on the early four-race sequence.
Wagering
Pick 3 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, Jan. 31
A pair of black-type races for three-year-olds are on the Saturday card at Laurel, and the co-features will both be included in the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2026 Withers Stakes
A cast of eight sophomores will run nine panels on the Aqueduct main surface in Saturday’s $200,000 Withers S.
Kentucky Derby
How to bet the La Coneja Stakes
A total of eight fillies and mares will contest Sunday’s $80,000 La Coneja S. at Sunland Park.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Jan. 29, 2026
Jason discusses his recent visit to the backstretch with Rasi Harper from The Real Players Inside the Backstretch.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 20-1 at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Jan. 29 at Gulfstream Park and Fair Grounds, including a 20-1 longshot.
Gulfstream Park
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 29, 2026
Jason looks ahead to the weekend of racing at Gulfstream and Tampa and is joined by Kellie Reilly for our International Radar segment.
Racing Podcast
Tipsheet: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes
A strong field of seven sophomores will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $275,000 Holy Bull (G3).
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tampa and Turf Paradise
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Jan. 28, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including a cold daily double.
Best Bets
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Jan. 28, 2026
Jason catches up on some news of the day in racing and welcomes in Turf Paradise GM Tom Ludt to talk about racing in Phoenix, its future, and much more!
Racing Podcast
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Holy Bull Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Holy Bull (G3) at Gulfstream Park this Saturday. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing