The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]

Fri Oct 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets for the Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland and the Frizette (G1) at Belmont at Aqueduct.
Tipsheet: 2025 Breeders’ Futurity

Thu Oct 02 2025John Mucciolo

A berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) is on the line when a fantastic field of seven two-year-olds takes aim at the $650,000 Breeders’ Futurity (G1) at Keeneland on Saturday.
Tipsheet: 2025 Champagne Stakes

Thu Oct 02 2025John Mucciolo

A talented field of nine juveniles will vie in Saturday’s $500,000 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct.
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Breeders' Futurity

Wed Oct 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in Saturday's 2025 Breeders' Futurity (G1) at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Champagne Stakes

Wed Oct 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 Champagne S. (G1) at Aqueduct.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Igniter, Provenance improve

Tue Sep 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

A trio of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers sent out noteworthy two-year-old maiden winners last week.
Churchill Downs hosts Thoroughbred Aftercare Day Sept. 27

Mon Sep 22 2025TwinSpires Staff

For all the thrills and excitement that racehorses give us during their time competing on the track, our equine athletes deserve to have loving homes after they retire.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Englishman stuns on debut

Mon Sep 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Once in a while, a two-year-old Thoroughbred debuts with a performance so impressive that talk immediately turns to their Kentucky Derby (G1) potential.
Tall Tales of the Track: George Smith Finds His Fortune

Fri Sep 19 2025Jennifer Kelly

Equine namesake, George Smith, echoed excellence and made history under the Twin Spires, keeping the memory of this legendary punter alive in the sport that supplied his wealth.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds

Tue Sep 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 13-14]

Sat Sep 13 2025TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.