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Australia Preview for Aug. 8
The path towards the $14 million Everest (G1), begins in earnest August 8 with the Missile Stakes (G2) at Randwick.
Racing
LIVE Whitney Stakes 2026: Odds, entries, picks, post time and results
Live Whitney Stakes 2026 coverage from Saratoga: odds, entries, expert picks, post time and full results. Bet the Whitney with TwinSpires.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Saratoga Derby
An excellent and well-matched field of 10 sophomores will travel 1 3/16 miles on the lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Saratoga Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2026 Whitney Stakes
A star-studded cast of eight fantastic thoroughbreds will run 1 1/8 miles over the Saratoga main oval in Saturday’s historic, $1 million Whitney (G1).
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Aug. 6, 2026
Jason discusses the West Virginia Derby (G3) and his early visits to Mountaineer Park.
Racing
Price horses of interest on 2026 Arlington Million Day
It could pay to think creatively in the exotics, especially with Saturday’s profit-boost offer.
Racing
Australia Preview for August 1, 2026
The season begins with racing at Rosehill in Sydney and Flemington in Melbourne, and as the latter is the only one of the pair to feature a graded stakes race, we’ll focus our attention there.
Analysis
Late Pick 5 Preview: Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs Saturday, August 1 [VIDEO]
The summer racing season reaches Colonial Downs as the TwinSpires Late Pick 5 Preview Show breaks down Arlington Million Day.
Analysis
All-Access Trackside Coverage: 2026 Arlington Million Day at Colonial Downs
Travel with us to Colonial Downs for our 2026 Arlington Million All-Access Trackside coverage.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 30, 2026
Jason discusses how and why track announcers like to color their programs
Wagering
Glens Falls International Scouting Report: Survie
“The Breeders’ Cup has been the end goal for a long time. She's got a rating to suggest she should be there.”
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 25
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Racing
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, July 25
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Racing
Late Pick 5 Preview: Saratoga Saturday [VIDEO]
Hosts Nick Tammaro and Darin Zoccali present an expert handicapping guide for Saratoga's Saturday racing card, covering Races 8 through 12.
Racing
King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: Japan’s Masquerade Ball gets Calandagan rematch
Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) shapes up as a vintage renewal at Ascot.
Racing
Rebel's Romance Highlights Godolphin Geldings
Rebel’s Romance is a reminder that Godolphin is not afraid to race geldings, and to race them for some time.
Features
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 23, 2026
Jason writes about 'steam' around first-time starters and the desire to jump on hyped up horses.
Racing
LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post times, and results
Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.
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LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 odds, picks, entries, post times, and results
Welcome to our LIVE Haskell Stakes 2026 coverage with Haskell odds, picks, entries, post times, and results.
Analysis
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 18
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Late Pick 5 Preview: Monmouth Park Saturday [VIDEO]
Haskell Day is finally here, bringing a thrilling Late Pick-5 sequence for the summer!
Analysis
Diana International Scouting Report: Cathedral
The question is whether AMO Racing’s blueblood will score a stakes breakthrough in Saturday’s Diana (G1) at Saratoga or remain on her plateau of placings.
Horse
Tipsheet: 2026 San Diego Handicap
An excellent cast of seven will travel 1 1/16 miles on the main strip at Del Mar in Saturday’s $300,000 San Diego H. (G2).
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2026 Haskell Stakes
A fantastic field of seven three-year-olds will travel 1 1/8 miles on the dirt at Monmouth Park in Saturday’s $1 million Haskell Invitational (G1).
Analysis
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [July 11]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of July 11
First post is at 4 a.m. ET overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.
Expert Picks
Horse Tournaments Online: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
Analysis
Bowling Green International Scouting Report: Fort George
In the form of his life at the Dubai Carnival, where he briefly challenged Rebel’s Romance, Fort George resumes in Saturday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 9, 2026
Jason discusses Prairie Meadows, sharing stories from attending races at the Iowa track.
Racing
Belmont Oaks International Scouting Report: Abashiri, Kensington Lane
Abashiri and Kensington Lane are both coming off the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) at the Curragh, where they placed third and fifth, respectively.
Analysis
Late Pick 5 Preview: Opening Weekend at Saratoga [VIDEO]
The wait is officially over, horseplayers! Opening Weekend at Saratoga is here, and the summer sun is shining on the Spa.
Analysis
Belmont Derby International Scouting Report: Title Role, Pacific Avenue
Four months after Title Role beat Pacific Avenue in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas during the Dubai Carnival, the two renew their rivalry in the Belmont Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
International
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem July 2, 2026
With the East Coast heatwave hitting, Jason remembers the hottest day he ever spent at the track, the 2019 Haskell Stakes.
Racing
Expert analysis for weekend horse racing results: Stephen Foster Weekend [VIDEO]
Join us for expert analysis for weekend horse racing recaps—your ultimate one-stop shop to get caught up on the key horse races from this past weekend.
Video
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 27, 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Late Pick 5 Preview: Stephen Foster Day at Churhcill Downs [VIDEO]
If you're looking for the ultimate betting guide to Saturday's blockbuster card at Churchill Downs, look no further.
Expert Picks
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 27
The Saturday card at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through all 11 races.
Analysis
Royal Ascot 2026: What I learned from my three days of selections
I always review where my selections went wrong, what variables I overemphasized, which factoids went unheeded, in hopes of drawing the right lessons for the future. In case my self-critique can be helpful, here’s the recapitulation of what I learned.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem June 25, 2026
Jason discusses the start of Colonial Downs and gives a primer on the Virginia meet.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Bango Stakes
A fleet field of seven will dash 6 1/2 furlongs over the Churchill Downs dirt in Saturday’s $275,000 Bango (G3).
Analysis
Expert analysis for weekend horse racing recaps, June 20 [VIDEO]
Join us for expert analysis for weekend horse racing recaps—your ultimate one-stop shop to get caught up on the key horse races from this past weekend.
Video
Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Saturday, June 20
A “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), a rematch from the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), and a global sprint showdown are the highlights of Saturday’s grand finale at Royal Ascot.
Analysis
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 5 on June 20
The big handicap is the time-honored Wokingham Stakes, first run in 1813.
Analysis
Tipsheet: 2026 Ohio Derby
A strong cast of 10 sophomores will run 1 1/8 miles over the main strip at Thistledown in Saturday’s $500,000 Ohio Derby (G3).
Wagering
Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Wednesday, June 17
Ombudsman will try to defend his title from Daryz and Minnie Hauk in Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s (G1), and don’t miss the four American shippers in the opener.
Analysis
The 2026 Royal Ascot Betting Guide Free Download
Five days, 35 races, more than £10.6 million in prize money and TwinSpires has you covered from first post to last.
Wagering
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem June 15, 2026
Jason discusses this past weekend's Salvator Mile and his love of two-turn dirt races.
Racing
Five clashes to savor at Royal Ascot 2026
The Royal Ascot festival runs Tuesday through Saturday, with spectacular clashes on tap throughout all five days.
Analysis
Royal Ascot 2026: Australian, Japanese contenders loom large in sprints
The five challengers at Royal Ascot from Australia and Japan – Overpass, Joliestar, Asfoora, Satono Reve, and Lugal – all have two things in common: speed and class.
Horse
Royal Ascot 2026: A look at the U.S. runners
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Team USA will have several chances to beat the British at their most prestigious festival, Royal Ascot.
Features
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 13, 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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Looking Ahead to the Second Half of 2026 for Three-Year-Olds
Here is a look-ahead at some of the top three-year-old runners in the land and what might be next for each.
Analysis
Late Pick 5 Preview: Monmouth Park, June 13 [VIDEO]
This TwinSpires wagering preview features racing analysts Nick Tammaro and Kyle Hampton breaking down the Late Pick 5 sequence at Monmouth Park for Saturday, June 13.
Analysis
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, June 13, 2026
Welcome to our Tournament talk where we talk everything TwinSpires horse racing tournaments.
Racing
Expert analysis for weekend horse racing recaps, June 9 [VIDEO]
Join us for expert analysis for weekend horse racing recaps—your ultimate one-stop shop to get caught up on the key horse races from this past weekend.
Video
LIVE Belmont Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, picks, analysis, horses, and results
Stay with us throughout today to get Belmont Stakes 2026 predictions, odds on the Belmont Stakes and the entire undercard, in-depth contender analysis as we explore Belmont Stakes horses and everything they have to offer, picks, results and more.
Analysis
Official 2026 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide
When the gates open for the 2026 Belmont Stakes, make sure you have the ultimate data advantage with the Official 2026 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide.
Wagering
2026 Belmont Stakes Run Styles
Brisnet Ultimate Past Performances identify five of the nine Belmont contestants as Sustained (S) types, confirmed closers when the pace is honest. But it’s impossible to project a fast early tempo in the 1 1/4-mile race given the lack of early speed entered.
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Belmont Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a potential rating.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Matt Winn Stakes
A strong field of eight will travel 1 1/16 miles on Churchill Downs' main track in Sunday’s $500,000 Matt Winn (G3).
Analysis
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 6]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Manhattan International Scouting Report: Bright Picture
Analysis and selected race replays of French shipper Bright Picture in the Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga
Analysis
New York Stakes International Scouting Report: Cankoura
Analysis and selected race replays for French shipper Cankoura in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.
Analysis
2026 Epsom Derby: Five things to know
The main storylines going into Saturday’s Derby (G1) at Epsom in some respects echo those surrounding the Oaks (G1).
Analysis
2026 Belmont Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Nine horses will contest Saturday's 158th running of the $2 million Belmont (G1), and James Scully analyzes the Brisnet Speed ratings for this year's field and previous winners.
Betting Info
Everything to know about the 2026 Belmont Stakes post positions
How much of an impact will post positions have on the outcome of the 2026 Belmont (G1)? That’s a tricky question to answer.
Triple Crown
2026 Epsom Oaks: Five things to know
Aidan O’Brien is favored to extend his record haul to 12 in Friday’s renewal, but son Joseph sends out a rapid improver, and the British home team has strength in depth.
Analysis
Just a Game International Scouting Report: Mandanaba
Analysis and race replays for French shipper Mandanaba in the Just a Game (G1) at Saratoga.
Analysis
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Growth Equity
Many of the entrants in the 2026 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga are Kentucky Derby (G1) alumni who have already raced over the Belmont’s 1 1/4-mile distance. Growth Equity is one of the exceptions.
Features
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem June 4, 2026
Jason discusses the Belmont Stakes and gives his thoughts on the big race.
Racing
Belmont Stakes 2026 odds, news and notes
Bookmark this page to get the latest Belmont Stakes 2026 odds, entries, expert picks and analysis as handicappers everywhere lock in.
Wagering
Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Powershift
On Saturday at Saratoga, Powershift will seek to become the second son of Constitution to win the Belmont (G1).
Pedigree
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 30, 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Wagering
Betting All-Turf Pick 4 at Churchill Downs May 30, 2026
James Scully shares his betting strategy for the All-Stakes Pick 4 on Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs.
Analysis
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners [May 29-30]
It's time to talk tournaments. TwinSpires goes over last weekend's tournaments, big winners, and upcoming tournaments you won't want to miss.
Wagering
Tipsheet: 2026 Blame Stakes
A fine field of eight will travel 1 1/8 miles on the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Blame (G3), one of six graded tilts on the excellent Stephen Foster Preview Day card.
Wagering
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 23 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Video
Late Pick 5 Preview: Santa Anita's Crystal Water, Melair & Snow Chief Stakes Picks
Our experts delivers deep race analysis, betting strategy, and handicapping insights for Saturday's competitive Late Pick 5 sequence at Santa Anita Park.
Video
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners
It's time for our horse racing tournament talk. Let's discuss last weekend's tournaments, assess upcoming tournament potential and congratulate our weekend winners
Racing
LIVE Preakness 2026: Odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries
Welcome to our LIVE Preakness 2026 coverage with odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 15]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Preakness Stakes
2026 Preakness: Top 10 storylines
Saturday’s 151st running of the Preakness (G1) may be lacking the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner, but the middle jewel of the Triple Crown is not lacking in historic angles.
History
Analysis: 2026 Preakness Run Styles
The 2026 Preakness (G1) has attracted a preponderance of speed types among its 14 entrants, with a fast early tempo appearing probable for the 1 3/16-mile race.
Laurel Park
STUDY: Is skipping the Preakness beneficial for Belmont horses?
Does skipping the Preakness give Kentucky Derby starters an advantage in the Belmont? Or has this prep approach become so widespread that wins are inevitable?
Betting Info
2026 Preakness Brisnet Speed Rating Report
Brisnet Speed Rating Report for the 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1), including a look at recent Preakness winners and analysis of top contenders.
Racing
Official 2026 Preakness Stakes betting guide: expert picks, longshots, and analysis
Our expert team of handicappers—including James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler—provide an unmatched breakdown of Preakness Weekend. We go beyond the surface, analyzing the contenders, betting tipsheets for different budgets, longshot picks, run style analysis, and more. Download your copy today!
Racing
Analysis: 2026 Preakness Run Styles
The 2026 Preakness (G1) has attracted a preponderance of speed types among its 14 entrants, with a fast early tempo appearing probable for the 1 3/16-mile race.
Racing
Everything to know about the 2026 Preakness post positions
How relevant are historical post position statistics for determining which horses drew favorable post positions in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel Park?
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 14, 2026
Jason discusses some Preakness history and memories, as well as thoughts on this year's edition.
Racing
Everything to know about the 2026 Preakness post positions
How relevant are historical post position statistics for determining which horses drew favorable post positions in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel Park?
Analysis
2026 Preakness Stakes: Odds, Picks, News and Notes
The Preakness News and Notes is a one stop shop for everything you need to know about Preakness Stakes Weekend.
Wagering
Curlin ranks among historic sires in Triple Crown
By sweeping the Triple Crown races with different offspring, Curlin achieved a rare feat.
Analysis
2026 Kentucky Derby: How far did the top finishers run?
Just how much extra ground did Golden Tempo cover by racing wide in the Kentucky Derby? And did any of the other starters run farther?
Triple Crown
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Golden Tempo
Can Golden Tempo go where no son of Curlin has gone before: to the Kentucky Derby (G1) winner’s circle?
Features
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ocelli
A rallying third-place finish in the 1 1/8-mile Wood Memorial (G2) launched Ocelli into the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) picture.
Triple Crown
Maidens in the Kentucky Derby: Ocelli and Friends
Once upon a time, maidens had the potential to make some noise in the Kentucky Derby, but since the mid-20th century, that lack of experience has become a challenge.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Danon Bourbon
A powerful homestretch drive carried Danon Bourbon to a 3 1/2-length victory in the Fukuryu S. on the Japan Road to the Kentucky Derby.
International
Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Danon Bourbon
Danon Bourbon earned his Kentucky Derby (G1) ticket via the Japan Road, where he captured the final leg in race-record time to remain perfect.
International