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.

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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.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 8, 2026

Wed Apr 08 2026Jason Beem

Jason catches up on some news of the day, discusses speed figures, learning opportunities in racing, and more! 
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Lexington Stakes

Tue Apr 07 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado crushes the Blue Grass

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 8

Tue Apr 07 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Fastest Kentucky Derby Times: What History Tells Us

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Kentucky Derby (G1) adopted its current 1 1/4-mile distance in 1896. In the ensuing decades, the fastest and average winning times have decreased significantly.
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 7, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $19,187 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.