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Meet the Contenders: 2026 San Felipe Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 San Felipe (G2) at Santa Anita. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
The 10 best Kentucky Derby winners of all time
The greatest Kentucky Derby winners didn’t just run the race of their lives as three-year-olds on the first Saturday in May. They built resumes, often as older horses, that stand the test of time.
Kentucky Derby
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Double at Tampa Bay Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, March 4, at Tampa Bay Downs and Turf Paradise, including a daily double.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 4, 2026
Jason looks ahead to Santa Anita's Saturday card and welcomes in Tampa Bay Downs Stakes Coordinator Jackson Zehr to talk about recruiting horses to races, the Tampa Bay Derby, and more!
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Commandment among weekend winners
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turf Paradise Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, March 3 at Turf Paradise, including a cold Pick 3 wager.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 3, 2026
Jason discusses some news topics from the weekend and then welcomes in Michelle Yu to talk Santa Anita Big Cap day, Saudi Cup, and much more!
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Class President
Ten years ago, a young stallion named Uncle Mo made headlines when his son Nyquist prevailed in the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Commandment
Can Commandment make history and become the fourth son of perennial leading North American sire Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)?
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The Heart that Wears the Crown: Secretariat
Fifty years and 31 lengths ago, Secretariat sailed into the history books as the ninth horse to win the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes, our American Triple Crown.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Giant win for Cherokee Nation
Eight years ago, Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert saddled February maiden winner Justify to win the Kentucky Derby (G1). Can Cherokee Nation do the same?
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Iron Honor
A determined charge down the Aqueduct homestretch carried Iron Honor to a one-length victory in the Gotham (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Racing
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Worth, 1912)
In Louisville, the big show went on as racing fans once again celebrated another Kentucky Derby, its victor a champion colt whose brief time on the racetrack left the sport wondering “what if?”
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, March 2 at Sunland Park, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a horse to single in Sunland’s $845 Pick 5 carryover.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Mar. 2, 2026
Jason writes about Sandman and finding his level in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Mar. 2, 2026
Jason looks back at a busy weekend of racing including thrilling finishes in the Fountain of Youth (G2) and Rebel S. (G2), as well as the Gotham (G3) card from Aqueduct.
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The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part IV
Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.
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Oaklawn: Tournaments, carryover among Sunday betting options
There are plenty of enticing betting opportunities for bettors to pursue on a stakes-packed Sunday at Oaklawn Park.
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Analyzing Aqueduct’s $19,875 Pick 6 carryover
The final day of February brings a $19,875 carryover in the $1 Pick 6 at Aqueduct.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Late Pick 5 Preview: Oaklawn Park Sunday [VIDEO]
TwinSpires handicapper and Sam Houston Race Park track announcer Nick Tammaro is joined by Oaklawn Park track announcer Matt Dinnerman for a can’t-miss preview of Sunday’s Late Pick 5 at Oaklawn Park.
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Scully: Oaklawn Spot Plays for Feb. 28-March 1
Spot plays at Oaklawn Park this weekend (Feb. 28-March 1) from James Scully.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 28
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale
Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
Analysis
Pick 4 of the Week: Oaklawn Park Sunday, March 1
The two graded stakes races on the big card at Oaklawn Park on Sunday will be a part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Fair Grounds Saturday, Feb. 28
The Pick 3 of the Week will come from Fair Grounds on Saturday.
Wagering
Spot Plays for Gulfstream, Fair Grounds Feb. 28, 2026
I'll concentrate on a couple of plays in the early Double there, and will take a look at the feature at Fair Grounds later in the afternoon.
Racing
The Most Predictive Horse Racing Metrics: What Actually Moves the Odds
Intuitively, we know hot jockeys, hot trainers, and strong speed figures are some of the major handicapping angles that attract betting support. But what does the data say?
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Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 16 [VIDEO]
The HHH Podcast takes a look back at last weekend's TwinSpires Tournaments results and previews the upcoming weekend's $800 Rebel Stakes Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge Qualifier from Oaklawn Park.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners [Feb 28 - March 1]
Get ready to discuss last weekend's tournaments, assess upcoming tournament potential and congratulate our weekend winners. Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
Analysis
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Sunny’s Halo, 1983)
Sunny’s Halo bested injury and a full field on Derby Day to bring another victory in the Run for the Roses back to the Great White North.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 27 at Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in Santa Anita’s $198,741 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Rebel’s Romance returns: Preview of Feb. 28 Super Saturday at Meydan
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Feb. 28 Super Saturday card at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Rebel Stakes
A talented and well-matched field of nine sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles on the Oaklawn Park strip in Sunday’s lucrative, $1 million Rebel (G2).
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Wintergreen Stakes
A cast of seven fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $125,000 Wintergreen S. at Turfway Park.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Magnitude in the Razorback Handicap
A fine field of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Oaklawn Park dirt surface in Saturday’s lucrative, $500,000 Razorback H. (G3).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Gotham Stakes
A talented cast of eight sophomores will run one mile on the main course at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $300,000 Gotham (G3).
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Fountain of Youth Stakes
An outstanding group of 10 three-year-old prospects will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Gulfstream Park main oval in Saturday’s $425,000 Fountain of Youth (G2).
Racing
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Honeybee and Davona Dale top weekend action
The action heats up this weekend with three races in the Kentucky Oaks Champion Series: the Davona Dale (G2) at Gulfstream Park, Busher S. at Aqueduct on Saturday, and Honeybee (G3) at Oaklawn on Sunday.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Lucky Kid
Lucky Kid could be bound for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) after holding off a late challenger to win the Hyacinth S. over 1,600 meters (about one mile) at Tokyo Racecourse.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Feb. 26, 2026
Jason discusses how tracks report and distribute information to the public.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Trifectas at Gulfstream, Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 26 at Gulfstream Park, Fair Grounds, and Turfway Park, along with analysis of the $14,968 Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 26, 2026
Jason is joined by Gulfstream Park television analyst Samantha Perry to talk Fountain of Youth, her career in broadcasting and as a jockey, and much more!
Racing
How to bet the Trivista Overnight Stakes
A cast of eight fillies and mares will jaunt 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Oaklawn Park in Friday’s $135,000 Trivista Overnight S.
Racing
Triple Crown profile: Secretariat
Learn about the legendary racing career of 1973 Triple Crown winner Secretariat.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Rebel Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Rebel (G2) at Oaklawn Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Prep races in four countries
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 66 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Turfway’s $17,306 Super High 5 carryover
Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 25 at Turfway Park, including tickets for the $17,306 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 25, 2026
Jason looks ahead to the Rebel Stakes at Oaklawn and welcomes in reporter Carlos Morales from Agentes 305 to talk about his life in racing, bringing Spanish-language racing content to the masses, and much more!
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Gotham Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Gotham (G3) at Aqueduct. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Fountain of Youth
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Fountain of Youth (G2) at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Miskellieanne at 6-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 24 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a 6-1 shot switching from turf to dirt.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 24, 2026
Jason opens the show discussing photo-finish photos; how they're done and why they're different than a regular photograph. Kellie Reilly joins to talk International racing, and Jason looks ahead to Aqueduct's Gotham card.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Great White
Does Great White have the pedigree to excel racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question to ask, because his racing record doesn’t reveal the answer.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Blacksmith scores for Baffert
In an unusual oddity, this week’s Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch is led by a horse who has already proven his worth on the Road to the Kentucky Derby: Blacksmith.
Racing
The Heart That Wears the Crown: Sir Barton
Thoroughbreds are fast and powerful athletes and the most elite are the ones whose names become a part of our collective consciousness, but, like familiar faces like Tom Brady and Michael Jordan, they were living, breathing beings who interacted with the world around them and left a distinct impression on those who cared for them.
Triple Crown
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Jet Pilot, 1947)
In a year sandwiched between Triple Crown winners, Jet Pilot capitalized on his good fortune and brought home a rosy victory for his famous owner and Hall of Fame trainer.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 23, 2026
Jason discusses some racing from the weekend, as well as the tournament scene and its community.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sunland Park Pick 3
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 23 at Sunland Park, including a Pick 3.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 23, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend including discussing racing from Turfway, Santa Anita, and Aqueduct.
Racing
Santa Anita: Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers
Five-figure Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers are among the betting highlights on Sunday at Santa Anita.
Racing
Analyzing Super High 5 carryovers at Gulfstream, Turfway
The $1 Super High 5s at Gulfstream Park and Turfway Park have tossed up carryovers for Saturday.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb. 20]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
How to bet the 2026 Pasadena Stakes
A very nice group of sophomores will run eight panels on the Santa Anita green in Sunday’s $100,000 Pasadena S.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 21
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tournament Talk: Upcoming horse racing tourney's, weekend recap & big winners
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Five-figure Pick 6 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Feb. 20, at Fair Grounds, Santa Anita, and Turfway Park, along with a horse to single in a pair of five-figure Pick 6 carryovers.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Turfway Park Saturday, Feb. 21
The Pick 4 of the Week will consist of the closing quartet of races from Turfway Park on Saturday.
Racing
How to bet the Nodouble Breeders' Stakes
A solid group of eight Arkansas-breds will dash six panels on the Oaklawn Park dirt in Saturday’s $150,000 Nodouble Breeders’ S.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the 2026 Wishing Well Stakes
A very good field of nine fillies and mares will jaunt six panels on the Santa Anita green in Saturday’s $100,000 Wishing Well S.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Haulin Ice in the Downthedustyroad Stakes
Multiple Grade 3 heroine and defending champ #8 Haulin Ice (1-2) is the prohibitive morning-line choice in Friday’s $150,000 Downthedustyroad S. at Oaklawn Park.
Racing
Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Bella Ballerina leaps up Leaderboard; only international contest Friday
The 2026 Kentucky Oaks, which will be broadcast in primetime for the first time, is 71 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. 19, 2026
Jason writes about getting involved in racing boards and leadership groups.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Oaklawn, Turfway
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Feb. 19, at Turf Paradise and Fair Grounds, along with analysis of carryovers at Oaklawn Park and Turfway Park.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 19, 2026
Jason discusses some topics from Wednesday in racing and looks ahead to weekend racing from Turfway Park. Kellie Reilly joins for our International Radar.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 John Battaglia Memorial S. at Turfway Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Tall Tales of the Track – A Case of Mistaken Identity?
With apologies to Mark Twain, the reports of the horse’s premature death, however, were greatly exaggerated. Instead, the colt’s journey to that fateful day involved a top sire, a famed owner, and a legendary jockey, all of whom played a role in the story of a horse named Riley.
Racing
How to bet the Cincinnati Trophy Stakes
A deep field of 11 sophomore fillies will run one mile on the Tapeta at Turfway Park in Friday’s $175,000 Cincinnati Trophy S.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 John Battaglia Memorial Stakes
An overflow cast of 13 sophomores will run 1 1/16 miles over the Tapeta surface at Turfway Park in Saturday’s $175,000 John Battaglia Memorial S.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Turfway Park
Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Feb. 18 at Turf Paradise and Turfway Park, including a 12-1 longshot.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 18, 2026
Jason welcomes in owner/breeder Carrie Brogden to the show to talk about their Machmer Hall farm, her life growing up around horses, Beanie Babies, and the industry today.
Racing
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Paladin tops the leaderboard
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 74 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 18
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mardi Gras at Fair Grounds
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Feb. 17 at Fair Grounds, including a daily double.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 17, 2026
Jason discusses news events from last weekend and welcomes in Gabe Prewitt to talk Hoosier Park opening, Standardbred and Thoroughbred industry issues, and more!
Racing
Faded Glory: Forgotten Kentucky Derby Winners (Whiskery, 1927)
The history of the Kentucky Derby is rich with names that have left their mark on this classic race: Bradley, Woodward, Chenery, and Whitney, owners who all celebrated more than one victory of their own. The Whitney family’s connection to the Run for the Roses spans more than a century with four wins from their long list of starters.
Kentucky Derby
Pick 3 play for Fair Grounds Feb. 17, 2026
Fair Grounds will be running six days this week, including a special Tuesday program on Mardi Gras.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pavlovian
After launching a tenacious late charge to win the Sunland Park Derby by a nose, Pavlovian has emerged as a candidate for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Racing
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Fair Grounds winners impress
On the same day Paladin prevailed in the Risen Star (G2) at Fair Grounds, a pair of up-and-coming three-year-olds scored impressive maiden wins over the New Orleans oval.
Racing
The Triple Crown and sports: An intersection of history, Part III
Join us as we examine what was going on in the sports world during each year a Triple Crown winner emerged.
Racing
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Al Haram
Al Haram, an unbeaten colt based in Saudi Arabia, brought his record to 4-for-4 with a late-charging triumph in the Saudi Derby (G3).
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $497,093 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Feb. 16, at Oaklawn Park and Fair Grounds, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $497,093 Pick 6 carryover at Turf Paradise.
Racing
The Heart that Wears the Crown: Gallant Fox
Gallant Fox’s victories in the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness Stakes, and the Belmont Stakes were the first to come with the name “Triple Crown,” as those intervening years saw the three races enter the sport’s consciousness with that sobriquet attached.
Triple Crown
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Feb. 16, 2026
Jason looks back at the 100th anniversary party at Tampa Bay Downs and talks about meeting the great Tom Durkin.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 16, 2026
Jason looks back at racing action from the weekend including the big Risen Star card at Fair Grounds. He also discusses the passing of the great Afleet Alex.
Racing
KDFW Pool 4: Paladin closes as individual favorite at 9-1
Paladin confirmed his new status as the individual favorite for the Kentucky Derby, but the mutuel field of "All others" closed as the overall choice at 9-2.
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