How to bet the 2026 Bourbon Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A total of 11 juveniles will go 1 1/16 miles on the grass at Keeneland in Sunday’s $400,000 Bourbon (G2).
How to bet the 2026 Rodeo Drive Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A total of 11 fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles over the Santa Anita green in Saturday’s $200,000 Rodeo Drive (G2).
Betting With, and Against, Rhetorical in the Turf Mile Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

Nine grass specialists will run eight furlongs on the Keeneland sod in Saturday’s $1.25 million Turf Mile (G1).
Prix De l'Arc De Triomphe Preview for 2026

Fri Oct 02 2026Alastair Bull

It’s a historic edition, not because of an especially strong field, but because it’s the last time geldings will be barred.
Exotics Plays for the First Lady Stakes

Fri Oct 02 2026John Mucciolo

A deep, accomplished field of 11 fillies and mares will travel one mile on Keeneland's grass in Saturday’s $800,000 First Lady (G1).
James Scully's picks for October 2 at Belmont

Fri Oct 02 2026James Scully

Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races at Belmont.

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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $20,561 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Oct 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 2 at Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Santa Anita, including tickets for Santa Anita’s $20,561 Super High 5 carryover.
2026 Canadian International Scouting Report

Thu Oct 01 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays of Purview and Arabian Crown in the Canadian International (G1) at Woodbine.
Pick 3 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, October 3

Thu Oct 01 2026John Mucciolo

A trio of graded stakes events will close out Belmont Park's huge Saturday card.
Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, October 3

Thu Oct 01 2026John Mucciolo

I’ll take a swing at the late Pick 4 on Saturday's Keeneland card, led by a trio of Grade 1 races.
Australia Preview for October 3, 2026

Thu Oct 01 2026Alastair Bull

In terms of Group and Grade 1 races, the first weekend in October is the biggest weekend of the year in world racing.
James Scully's picks for October 1 at Belmont

Thu Oct 01 2026James Scully

Twinspires Expert James Scully's picks for horse racing at Belmont
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 1, 2026

Thu Oct 01 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the obvious question of "what is your goal with betting?" and expounds on the topic.