Kentucky Derby Roundup: Kentucky Jockey Club nominees revealed

Tue Nov 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 165 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Nov 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Finger Lakes, Zia Park, and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2025

Tue Nov 18 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses industry news and topics, talks about Tampa Bay Downs' opening day, and much more! 
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Nov. 19

Tue Nov 18 2025TwinSpires Staff

The first post at Happy Valley on Wednesday is at 5:40 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card with his selections and analysis.
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smoovin Saturday wins debut

Mon Nov 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Trainer Michael McCarthy nearly nabbed his first Kentucky Derby (G1) win in 2025, saddling Journalism to finish second as the favorite.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 17, 2025

Mon Nov 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason discusses Claiming Crown Day and his couple of times claiming a racehorse.

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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 17, 2025

Mon Nov 17 2025Jason Beem

Jason looks back at the weekend of racing including Claiming Crown at Churchill and action from Gulfstream, Aqueduct, and Woodbine. 
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $10,914 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Nov 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 17, at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $10,914 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Picks and plays for the $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament

Sun Nov 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of a $500 Churchill Downs KDBC Qualifier tournament on TwinSpires.com.
Aqueduct: Horses to bet in the $16,285 Pick 6 carryover

Sat Nov 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

There are two stakes on the Saturday card at Aqueduct, but the highlight of the betting action is a $16,285 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
Japan: Longshot to note in Kyoto’s Queen Elizabeth II Cup

Fri Nov 14 2025Kellie Reilly

Japan’s lucrative Autumn International series kicks off with the Queen Elizabeth II Cup (G1) at Kyoto late Saturday night (1:40 a.m. ET).
Pick 3 of the Week: Aqueduct Sunday, Nov. 16

Fri Nov 14 2025John Mucciolo

The feature of the Sunday action at Aqueduct will kick off the Pick 3 of the Week.
How to bet the 2025 Desi Arnaz Stakes

Fri Nov 14 2025John Mucciolo

A cast of six two-year-old fillies will travel seven-eighths on Del Mar's main oval in the $100,000 Desi Arnaz S., which was rescheduled for Sunday.