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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem June 25, 2026
Jason discusses the start of Colonial Downs and gives a primer on the Virginia meet.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Manhattan International Scouting Report: Bright Picture
Analysis and selected race replays of French shipper Bright Picture in the Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga
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New York Stakes International Scouting Report: Cankoura
Analysis and selected race replays for French shipper Cankoura in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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.
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Just a Game International Scouting Report: Mandanaba
Analysis and race replays for French shipper Mandanaba in the Just a Game (G1) at Saratoga.
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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.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem June 4, 2026
Jason discusses the Belmont Stakes and gives his thoughts on the big race.
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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.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Powershift
On Saturday at Saratoga, Powershift will seek to become the second son of Constitution to win the Belmont (G1).
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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?
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 14, 2026
Jason discusses some Preakness history and memories, as well as thoughts on this year's edition.
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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?
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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.
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Curlin ranks among historic sires in Triple Crown
By sweeping the Triple Crown races with different offspring, Curlin achieved a rare feat.
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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?
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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?
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Danon Bourbon
Unbeaten from three starts in Japan, Danon Bourbon possesses the tractability to make his own trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026: Expert picks, horses, odds, best bets and more
Follow LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026 coverage with expert picks, horses, odds, best bets, and race insights.
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2026 Official Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Expert picks, analysis, and more
Whether you’re a seasoned handicapper or a newcomer looking to make the "most exciting two minutes in sports" even more thrilling, the Official TwinSpires Kentucky Derby 152 Betting Guide is your ultimate trackside companion.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Golden Tempo
If he can keep improving in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Golden Tempo will look to make a serious impact from off the pace.
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Top 12 storylines for 2026 Kentucky Derby
As America’s iconic race, the Kentucky Derby (G1) invariably gives rise to compelling, intriguing, and occasionally sentimental storylines.
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Which prep races produce the best Triple Crown contenders?
It’s widely known which prep races serve as the best stepping stones to the Kentucky Derby (G1). But which races produce the best Triple Crown contenders?
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Beating the Odds - Can Renegade Win from the Rail in Derby 152?
As the 152nd edition of the Run for the Roses approaches, favorite Renegade has the dubious honor of breaking from post 1. What does history say about his chances to win?
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LIVE Kentucky Oaks 2026: Horses, odds, picks, and analysisWelcome to our Kentucky Oaks 2026 LIVE coverage and exclusive AMA with Jason Beem.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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NBC's Steve Kornacki Analyzes the Kentucky Oaks [VIDEO]
TwinSpires host Kali Francois sat down with NBC's Steve Kornacki to analyze the 2026 Kentucky Oaks field.
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The Oaks Fantasy: Examining the Arkansas Path to the First Friday in May
The Fantasy (G2), first run in 1973 at Oaklawn Park, has served as a key Kentucky Oaks (G1) prep long before the Road to the Oaks was established in 2013.
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The Run for the Lilies: the 152nd Kentucky Oaks
With the 152nd Kentucky Oaks just hours away, all eyes are on Churchill Downs to see which three-year-old filly will bring home the coveted garland of lilies.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Great White
Does Great White have the pedigree to excel racing 1 1/4 miles on dirt in the Kentucky Derby (G1)? That’s an important question to ask.
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LIVE: Thurby 2026 Schedule, Expert Picks & Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide
Welcome to our Thurby 2026 LIVE coverage and Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Oaks
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Dosage Index, birthdates for 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders
I’ve never been a fan of Dosage, in its modern incarnation applied to the Derby, and conscience obliges me to go on my annual rant about the calculation.
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Meet the Contenders: 2026 Kentucky Derby
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
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Which running style wins the most Kentucky Derbys: Frontrunners, stalkers, or closers?
When 20 talented racehorses vie for victory in the Kentucky Derby (G1), which running style is most likely to succeed?
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2026 Kentucky Derby Run Style Analysis
A 20-horse field will be set for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), with all types of run styles incorporated into the mix.
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Pace could aid Japan’s T O Elvis in Churchill Downs Stakes
The Churchill Downs (G1), a seven-furlong sprint held on the Kentucky Derby (G1) undercard at Churchill Downs, has an international flavor this year.
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2026 Kentucky Derby: Which horses are bred to handle mud?
As of Wednesday, the weather forecast for Kentucky Derby (G1) day at Churchill Downs looks dry. But you never know when a rainstorm might pop up and change the picture.
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2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Early Edition
The EARLY 2026 Kentucky Derby Betting Guide focuses on getting to know probable horses competing in the Kentucky Derby.
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What are payouts? Here’s the math and how you can use them in betting
In horse racing betting, what are payouts? How do payouts work? And how can you use them to place smarter bets?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast April 28, 2026
Jason discusses some Derby undercard races and welcomes in Kerry Thomas to talk about his herd dynamic work and talk about some of the horses from this year's Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Robusta
Among the horses entered in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), one of the most fascinating from a pedigree standpoint is Robusta.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Great White
A frontrunning winner of the John Battaglia Memorial two starts back, Great White will try to rebound from a fifth in the Blue Grass (G1) at Keeneland if he makes the Kentucky Derby (G1) field.
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Kentucky Derby Context: Ocelli
Winless from six starts, Ocelli will try to keep improving following an encouraging third in the Wood Memorial (G2).
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