Kentucky Derby Context: Pavlovian

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Pavlovian will face a class check in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he can make his own trip with tactical speed and enters on an upward trajectory.
Kentucky Derby Context: Potente

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Potente will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a frontrunning second in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), an experience that may sharpen him up for a good showing at Churchill Downs.
Kentucky Derby Context: Silent Tactic

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Oaklawn stakes winner Silent Tactic, runner-up to Renegade in the Arkansas Derby (G1), promises to be finishing fast if the early pace is hot and/or contested in the Kentucky Derby.
HHH Podcast Leaderboard Tournaments
Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 22 [VIDEO]

Thu Apr 09 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome back to THE LEADERBOARD, a show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk.
Jason Beem Thursday Thoughts feature
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Apr. 9, 2026

Thu Apr 09 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses a recent letter to the editor about how tracks show horse races on broadcasts.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 9, 2026

Thu Apr 09 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses some upcoming races from Oaklawn and Keeneland and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment. 

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Tipsheet: 2026 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

An overflow and powerful field of 13 turf standouts has been entered for Friday’s $650,000 Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland.
Tipsheet: The 2026 Lexington Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

A well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington (G3).
Exotics Plays for the Jenny Wiley Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

An accomplished field of 10 fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $650,000 Jenny Wiley (G1) at Keeneland.
Betting With, and Against, Nitrogen in the Apple Blossom Handicap

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

A total of nine fillies and mares will go postward in the lucrative, $1.25 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.
Keeneland: Spot Plays for April 10

Wed Apr 08 2026Vance Hanson

Friday's card at Keeneland is highlighted by a tremendous renewal of the Maker's Mark Mile (G1).
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $50,563 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Apr 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 9, at Keeneland and Aqueduct, including horses to play in Aqueduct’s $50,563 Pick 6 carryover.
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Liam in the Dust cuts back in trip

Wed Apr 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 8, at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 5-1 shot cutting back in distance.