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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 23 2026]
Saturday picks for NHC Qualifier, $35,779 Pick 6 carryover
Late Pick 5 Preview: Santa Anita's Crystal Water, Melair & Snow Chief Stakes Picks
A Day at the Races: Au revoir to Aqueduct
How to bet the Shoemaker Mile Stakes
Tipsheet: 2026 Gamely Stakes
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of May 23
Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners
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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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Saturday picks for NHC Qualifier, $35,779 Pick 6 carryover
An NHC qualifier tournament and a $35,779 Pick 6 carryover are among the betting highlights TwinSpires players can pursue on the fourth Saturday in May.
Racing
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.
Racing
A Day at the Races: Au revoir to Aqueduct
Two years after acknowledging the "long goodbye" to Aqueduct, I bid my adieu earlier this month by spending two days of racing there.
History
How to bet the Shoemaker Mile Stakes
An excellent cast of nine, six of which are graded stakes winners, will travel one mile over the Santa Anita lawn in Saturday’s $300,000 Shoemaker Mile (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Gamely Stakes
A strong cast of eight fillies and mares will travel nine panels on the Santa Anita sod in Monday’s $300,000 Gamely (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of May 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, May 23
The Pick 4 of the week will come from Santa Anita on Saturday, led by a pair of black-type tilts to commence the play.
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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
Tournaments
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $60,494 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to play in Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Santa Anita.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 23
A three-race sequence with some of my favorite types of contests – maiden and starter allowance – will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 21, 2026
Jason discusses Memorial Day racing, the Met Mile, and Ghostzapper.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill and Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 21, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Hawthorne’s $255 Pick 6 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 21, 2026
Jason discusses a variety of topics to open the show and previews some weekend racing action from Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.
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How to bet the Game Face Stakes
A total of seven three-year-old fillies will dash six panels on the Gulfstream Park main surface in Saturday’s $100,000 Game Face S.
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Exotics Plays for the 2026 Paradise Creek Stakes
A sharp field of nine three-year-olds will race six panels on the outer lawn at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Paradise Creek S.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Keertana Stakes
A fine cast of eight fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mott trainee at Presque Isle Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 20, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a Riley Mott trainee who has been facing tough competition.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 20, 2026
Jason welcomes in content creator and sports announcer Nate Metz to talk about doing racing comedy videos, owning horses, and much more!
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 20
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Hyperlink tries Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 19, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a 7-2 shot shipping from Kentucky to Indiana.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 19, 2026
Jason is joined by handicapper and analyst Mike Beer to talk about Preakness weekend, his career in racing journalism and handicapping, and much more!
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Florida to Indiana shipper
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 18 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 4-1 shot shipping from Florida to Indiana.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 18, 2026
Jason discusses the Preakness (G1) from this past weekend.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 18, 2026
Jason looks back at the Preakness (G1), talks about Napoleon Solo's win, and the entire card from Laurel Park.
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Two plays for five Sunday tournaments at Churchill Downs
The Sunday card at Churchill Downs is the focus of five TwinSpires tournaments with buy-ins ranging from $40 to $600.
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Napoleon Solo triumphs in 2026 Preakness
Napoleon Solo returned to his best form Saturday with a triumphant score in the $2 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel.
Preakness Stakes
How to bet the 2026 Cinema Stakes
A compact field of five will vie in Sunday’s $100,000 Cinema S. at Santa Anita.
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Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
A well-matched field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 3 /16 miles over the Laurel Park dirt surface in Saturday’s historic, $2 million Preakness (G1).
Racing
The best longshot to bet in the 2026 Preakness Stakes
This one-off edition of the Preakness at Laurel has attracted an unusual capacity field, so perhaps the chances of another surprise have inherently increased.
Preakness Stakes
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
2026 Preakness Stakes horses: trainers, jockeys, owners competing in the race
The connections of the Preakness Stakes horses
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2026 Preakness Stakes odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
2026 Preakness Stakes odds, betting strategy, cheat sheet
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Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Betting the 2026 Preakness Stakes on Different Budgets
The second leg of the Triple Crown will be hosted for the first ever time by Laurel Park on Saturday with a full field of 14 sophomores set to go postward.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Chip Honcho’s main talking point is that he comes out of the Fair Grounds series of preps that also launched Golden Tempo.
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Picks and plays for Saturday tournaments at Churchill Downs
If you’re on a roll betting Preakness Day and want to keep the action going in the evening, be sure to check out the Saturday evening card at Churchill Downs.
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Scully: Downs After Dark Pick 4 Play Saturday, May 16, 2026
After Saturday's Preakness (G1), horseplayers can turn to Saturday's Downs After Dark program, and James Scully offers up a Pick 4 ticket.
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, May 16
A total of nine black-type races will be held at Laurel Park on Saturday, headlined by the $2 million Preakness (G1).
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, May 16
The Pick 3 of the Week comes from Gulfstream Park on Saturday and will be concluded by one of the two stakes races on the card.
Wagering
2026 Preakness Stakes: Weather forecast, could it rain on race day?
Looking through several respected weather websites, we can see the morning conditions are excellent for racing today.
Racing
May 16, 2026 Spot Plays: Newbury, Laurel, Churchill Downs
I'll be spanning the globe in search of opportunities on Preakness Day.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes date, time & where to watch it: TV schedule, post time, live stream
On this page, quickly check the best dates, times, and channels or streaming services for watching the Preakness Stakes.
Racing
Best Ways for Beginners to Bet $10 on the Preakness Stakes
A full field of three-year-old horses will take aim at the second leg of the Triple Crown on Saturday.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
The purse of the Preakness (G1) has come a long way since its inaugural running in 1873, when the winning horse earned $1,850 and the runner-up $200.
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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.
Racing
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.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes Picks: Predictions and Odds for All Horses
The majority favorite among our five person panel is Incredibolt, with Iron Honor second and Chip Honcho close to Taj Mahal for third choice.
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.
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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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How to bet the 2026 Louisville Stakes
Grade 1 winner #3 Burnham Square (2-5) will lead a compact field of six postward in the $250,000 Louisville (G3) on the Churchill Downs lawn on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A well-matched group of 10 sophomore fillies will go 1 1/8 miles on the main oval at Laurel Park in Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2).
Racing
Preakness Stakes 2026: Meet the jockeys and trainers
Fourteen jockeys and fourteen trainers are partnering to race a full field of fourteen horses in Saturday’s $2 million Preakness (G1) at Pimlico.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of May 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Margie’s Intention in the DuPont Distaff Stakes
A cast of eight fillies and mares will jaunt nine panels on the main strip at Laurel Park in Friday’s $125,000 Allaire DuPont Distaff S.
Wagering
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!
Analysis
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $22,400 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Laurel Park, including a ticket for Churchill’s $22,400 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries
See the full list of 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Explore the 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
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
Exotics Plays for the Jim McKay Turf Sprint Stakes
A deep cast of 11 will dash 5 1/2 panels over the Laurel Park grass in Saturday’s $125,000 Jim McKay Turf Sprint S.
Racing
Jackpot 8 winner: Quick Pick is 'the best thing ever'
After that first Derby in 2015, won by eventual Triple Crown winner American Pharoah, the racing fan turned into a horseplayer via the TwinSpires app.
Racing
2026 Black-Eyed Susan odds, predictions, contenders, horses
Two-deep in the Black-Eyed Susan, with #8 Majestic Lucia (12-1) rating top billing in her stakes debut.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourney's, & big winners [May 15, 2026]
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.
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Scully: Playing Pick 3 on 2026 Black-Eyed Susan program
Despite the lack of any graded stakes winners, Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Laurel Park offers intrigue for horseplayers, with a competitive field of 10 three-year-olds set for the 1 1/8-mile event.
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
Meet the Contenders: 2026 Preakness Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2026 Preakness (G1) at Laurel Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Preakness Stakes
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 14, 2026
Jason is joined by TwinSpires analyst Kyle Hampton to talk about the Preakness Stakes coming up Saturday.
Racing
Iron Honor wins the Gotham Stakes at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo / Credit to Susie Raisher)
Tipsheet: 2026 Preakness Stakes
A well-matched field of 14 three-year-olds will run 1 3 /16 miles over the Laurel Park dirt surface in Saturday’s historic, $2 million Preakness (G1).
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
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.
Analysis
The best longshot to bet in the 2026 Preakness Stakes
This one-off edition of the Preakness at Laurel has attracted an unusual capacity field, so perhaps the chances of another surprise have inherently increased.
Preakness Stakes
2026 Preakness Stakes Odds, Top Contenders & Betting Favorites
Explore the 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1) odds and top contenders. Compare betting favorites, track odds movement, and get expert insights.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Black-Eyed Susan Stakes
A well-matched group of 10 sophomore fillies will go 1 1/8 miles on the main oval at Laurel Park in Friday’s $300,000 Black-Eyed Susan (G2).
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ekati Flatter in the Corningstone
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 13 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 6-1 shot in the Corningstone H.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 13, 2026
Jason is joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment to open the show. Jason also discusses the Preakness draw, odds and more!
Racing
2026 Preakness Stakes Horses: Full List of Contenders & Entries
See the full list of 2026 Preakness Stakes (G1) horses, contenders, and official entries. Track updates, odds, and key profiles.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Turf: Needles Was the Tip of a Multi-Generational Iceberg
He is the last of SIX generations to win a classic, English or American, a streak that makes this lineage a rare example of what is possible when a sire meets a mare.
History
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Deicke wins Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge, Petrunyak takes TwinSpires Tour
High-profile tournament action made headlines during Kentucky Derby (G1) week when Ed Deicke nabbed first prize in the Kentucky Derby Betting Challenge (KDBC) and Ryan Petrunyak emerged victorious in the TwinSpires Tour.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sprint to route at 10-1
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 5 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot stretching out in distance.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 12, 2026
Jason is joined by Ray Cotolo from Oak Grove to talk about their big upcoming weekend of racing, doing new stuff on the simulcast broadcast, and much more!
Racing
Iron Honor slight early favorite in Preakness
A field of 14 has been entered for the $1.5 million Preakness (G1) at Laurel on Saturday, the second leg of the Triple Crown.
Preakness Stakes
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis longshots
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 11, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of double-digit longshots.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem May 11, 2026
Jason discusses Mother's Day, his mom, and horse racing.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 11, 2026
With Jason still recovering from surgery, we're going into the archives today with a "best of" episode featuring Jason's interview with longtime bloodstock agent and writer Sid Fernando.
Racing
Analyzing Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita
Sunday is Mother’s Day, and it’s also a great day for horse racing at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita. Each track has a non-jackpot carryover up for grabs.
Racing
The Smartest Bet in Horse Racing: 4 Strategies for Success
What is the smartest bet in horse racing? The answer is both incredibly complex and surprisingly simple.
Racing
Mucciolo’s Top 5 Horse Betting Strategies for 2026
Playing the ponies is an inexact science that is ever-evolving for me. Horse racing offers the most diversity from a gambling perspective.
Racing
Churchill Downs: How to bet the $14,604 Super High 5 carryover
No one solved the $1 Super High 5 in the final race at Churchill Downs on Friday, triggering a $14,604 carryover into Saturday’s card.
Racing
Curlin ranks among historic sires in Triple Crown
By sweeping the Triple Crown races with different offspring, Curlin achieved a rare feat.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Eunomia in the 2026 Ruffian Stakes
Seven fillies and mares will go postward in the $200,000 Ruffian (G2) at Aqueduct on Saturday.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $42,057 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 8 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to single in Santa Anita’s $42,057 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, May 9
The pair of Royal Ascot qualifying races for juveniles will be a major part of my Pick 3 of the Week from Gulfstream Park on Saturday.
Racing
Tipsheet: 2026 Long Branch Stakes
A total of six three-year-olds will go two turns on the Monmouth Park dirt in Sunday’s $100,000 Long Branch S.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 9
The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Churchill Downs on Saturday, with the late sequence being my main focus.
Racing
How to Bet the Senorita Stakes
An excellent field of sophomore fillies will go 6 1/2 furlongs down the Hillside Turf Course in Saturday’s $100,000 Senorita (G3) at Santa Anita.
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