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Horses to follow in 2026: Plutarch
Plutarch's pedigree, surface versatility, and unusual trajectory for a Bob Baffert juvenile make him a fascinating character.
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Horses to follow in 2026: The Padre
The Padre has every right to keep developing into an elite older turf horse for trainer Phil D’Amato.
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Concerns about Eclipse qualifications misplaced
One recurring storyline regarding the 2025 Eclipse Award vote was a seemingly increased concern about rewarding horses that raced only once in the U.S.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Ottinho aims for the Withers
The final days of 2025—and the first days of 2026—yielded a bevy of notable maiden winners with possible 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) aspirations.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Strategic Risk
Strategic Risk, winner of the Smarty Jones S. on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, doesn’t have the flashiest pedigree at first glance.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: My World
A tenacious triumph in the one-mile Jerome S. at Aqueduct has propelled My World into the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) picture.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Jan. 5, 2026
Jason discusses the turning of the calendar and the three-year-old series starting to heat up.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 3, 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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Top 10 races of 2025
Highlights have been aplenty in the racing world in 2025, so choosing the top 10 races of the year isn’t easy.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Smarty Jones, Jerome kick off 2026
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 123 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Year in review: Reilly’s 10 favorite races of 2025
This personal retrospective is more about the races that endure in my memory, for reasons of circumstance or sentiment. That makes the exercise less predictable.
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Best of Hanson: 2025 Anthology
After a hiatus in 2024, an end-of-year compendium of my historically oriented writing is back for the year coming to a close next week.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 30, 2025
Jason continues his look back at 2025, talking about the Preakness and Belmont, the summer meets, and fall Breeders' Cup preps.
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Year in review: 10 of the best horses of 2025
Preference is given to horses that have shown their absolute class regularly, rather than those that only produce outstanding efforts once or twice.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Secured Freedom steps forward
Secured Freedom, a maiden winner on opening day at Santa Anita, prevailed in a manner suggesting he’s a budding 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 29, 2025
Jason discusses opening day at Santa Anita and shares some memories from the Great Race Place.
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Intriguing moments from the career of D. Wayne Lukas
Tidbits, trivia, and the occasional oddity related to Lukas' legendary Hall of Fame training career.
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Remembering Gentildonna: The ultimate clutch player
Next Sunday’s 70th running of the Arima Kinen (G1), Japan’s “All-Star” event at the end of the year, will have a special poignancy.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Chip Honcho, Express Kid emerge
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 130 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 23, 2025
Jason welcomes in his colleagues Peter Aiello, Chris Griffin, and Gabe Prewitt to talk about old announcing stories, their shared experiences at Gulfstream Park West, and much more in a special holiday roundtable.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Four from Fair Grounds, Turfway
On Saturday at Fair Grounds, unraced two-year-old Golden Tempo debuted with an eye-catching performance, suggesting he could be any sort of talent.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Express Kid
Express Kid, the gate-to-wire winner of the Remington Springboard Mile S. on the Road to the Kentucky Derby, was purchased for only $2,000 as a yearling.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chip Honcho
Chip Honcho joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a determined win in the Gun Runner S. at Fair Grounds. But his pedigree is a bit unorthodox for a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 22, 2025
Jason discusses Wolfie's Dynaghost's win at Gulfstream Park and talks about track records.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Dec. 19, 2025]
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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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pyromancer
Pyromancer emerged as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when he brought his record to a perfect 3-for-3 in the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki Racecourse.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Dec. 18, 2025
In the final Thursday Thoughts of the calendar year, Jason looks back at his 2025 in the racing world.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Litmus Test makes the grade
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 137 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Iron Honor impresses for Brown
For the second week in a row, the Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch rankings are topped by an exciting Chad Brown trainee.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Litmus Test
After recording top-four finishes in a trio of Grade 1 races, Litmus Test wrapped up his two-year-old season with a win in the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2).
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Dec. 15, 2025
Jason discusses some of the weekend cancellations and Woodbine wrapping up their season.
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Hong Kong International Races: Four Champs Defend Titles
Just as the Breeders’ Cup advertises itself as racing’s “World Championships,” the Hong Kong Jockey Club labels its international race day this weekend as the “Turf World Championships.”
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Dec. 11, 2025
Jason gives some thoughts and memories of Hastings Race Course in Vancouver.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Paladin, Renegade run 1-2 in Remsen
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 144 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Paladin
A decade after Gun Runner finished third in the 2016 Kentucky Derby (G1), he’s making an impressive impact on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Easy win for Schoolyardsuperman
Four-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown is bringing a loaded stable in search of his first Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Dec. 8, 2025
Jason discusses the New York Stallion Series races and state-bred programs as the state-bred stakes season winds down.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Dec. 6, 2025]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado, Satono Voyage prevail
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 151 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Cannoneer stuns in return
The Stars of Tomorrow II program on Saturday at Churchill Downs yielded a pair of exciting maiden winners with compelling 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) credentials.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Further Ado
Further Ado joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a rallying win in the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Satono Voyage
Leading sire Into Mischief is launching a multinational assault on the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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International spotlight: 2025 Japan Cup
Analyzing the top contenders and longshots of interest for the Tokyo feature set for 1:40 a.m. ET.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 26, 2025
Jason previews the weekend races from Churchill Downs and Del Mar. Then we welcome in Ryan Anderson to talk Del Mar, his blossoming podcast/video career in racing, Gen Z in racing, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado makes stakes debut
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 159 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 25, 2025
Kellie Reilly joins Jason for our weekly International Radar segment. And Jason discusses the upcoming Clark Stakes (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Chip Honcho, Mob impress
Nine days before the running of the Kentucky Jockey Club (G2) at Churchill Downs, a one-mile maiden special weight over the same track produced an outcome that could influence how bettors handicap the Kentucky Jockey Club.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Nov. 24, 2025
Jason discusses Thanksgiving races and gives some of his thanks for this year.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Nov. 22]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Nov. 20, 2025
Jason looks back at opening day from Tampa Bay Downs and discusses opening days in general.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 20, 2025
Jason is joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment. Then he discusses opening day at Tampa Bay Downs and looks ahead to Fair Grounds' opening day.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Kentucky Jockey Club nominees revealed
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:
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 18, 2025
Jason discusses industry news and topics, talks about Tampa Bay Downs' opening day, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Smoovin Saturday wins debut
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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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 12, 2025
Jason welcomes in Phillip Shelton from Medallion Racing to talk about winning a pair of Breeders' Cup races and finishing fourth in the BCBC this year!
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Nov. 11, 2025
Jason welcomes Vic Stauffer to talk about his new role as the announcer at Turf Paradise, calling races as you get older, racing in Arizona, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Balboa rebounds at Laurel Park
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Clairiere’s brother Courting wins
The 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 173 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Unique Bella’s half-bro wins
While most eyes were focused on the Breeders’ Cup, a bevy of talented two-year-olds scored maiden victories at racetracks across the country last week.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: 14 Postscripts on the Championships
Thoughts on Forever Young, Nysos, Ethical Diamond, Scylla, Ted Noffey, and more!
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing
Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
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Top 5 questions to be answered at 2025 Breeders’ Cup
Two extraordinary days of racing at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup promise to deliver pulsating performances on the track, with wider historical repercussions.
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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!
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Trainer and jockey trends to consider for Breeders' Cup 2025
If you’re looking for a trainer and jockey to follow at the Breeders’ Cup, statistics suggest you should look seriously at Charlie Appleby and William Buick.
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2025 Breeders’ Cup: Sires battle for all-time record
Into Mischief, Dubawi, Curlin, and Tapit all have multiple chances to increase their totals.
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2025 Breeders Cup News and Notes: Everything you need for race day
The Breeders' Cup is upon us, which means it's time for our annual Breeders' Cup news and notes. Come here to find updates all week.
Analysis
History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint performances
The Breeders’ Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (G1) enjoyed its inaugural running in 2007. In the years since, the race has been a proving ground for the fleetest female racehorses in North America.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Incredibolt
Incredibolt joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby sooner than many horses. The early-maturing colt won the Street Sense (G3) during the fall meet at Churchill Downs with a last-to-first rally.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Gallivant graduates in a stakes
It’s uncommon for horses to score their first career win at the stakes level, but Gallivant achieved the feat in the Bowman Mill S. at Keeneland.
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History's Top 10 Breeders' Cup Sprint performances
Over the course of 38 editions, the Breeders’ Cup Sprint (G1) has produced a bevy of eye-catching winners. Let’s take a tour through history and rank the Top 10 best Breeders’ Cup Sprint performances.
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Tall Tales of the Track: A Stinging Inspiration for Success
Some horses just need a little inspiration. A little kick of the heels cues them to pick up their pace. Maybe a smooch in their ear to signal ‘time to fly.’ We know and love horses for their many fantastic attributes, like speed, stamina, and heart, but we have all seen times when they need something extra to extend themselves. In the case of Polynesian, he needed a few stings to find success.
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Run the Gantlet: Enigmatic champion of the turf
The good ones sometimes come in waves. For a period in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the tide was extraordinarily high for Paul Mellon.
Features
Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Championships Saturday
Continued from Vol. 1 on Breeders' Cup milestones and storylines for Future Stars Friday
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Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Milestones, Future Stars Friday
As we eagerly await the official fields for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 extravaganza at Del Mar, the prime contenders and broad outlines are already coming into focus
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Further Ado wins by 20 lengths
The roster of possible 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders saw a major shakeup last Friday when Further Ado obliterated a Keeneland maiden special weight.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty leads Classic workers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 17 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 13, 2025
Jason discusses tournaments including the recent Keeneland BCBC/NHC Qualifier and the upcoming BCBC.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for Oct. 9, 2025
Jason discusses Napoleon Solo bypassing the Breeders' Cup and horse racing's lack of a true "schedule."
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Intrepido
In recent years, the dominant sire (and grandsire) of Kentucky Derby (G1) winners has been Into Mischief.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Local Knowledge finishes fast
Ted Noffey isn’t the only promising 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender campaigned by Spendthrift Farm and trainer Todd Pletcher.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Napoleon Solo
Napoleon Solo joined the Road to the Kentucky Derby with a tremendous performance in the Champagne (G1), leading all the way to dominate by 6 1/2 lengths.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Ted Noffey
In the 151-year history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), only five stallions have sired three Derby winners. The latest to match the record is Into Mischief.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Daryz wins Arc, leads 21 qualifiers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 24 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Oct. 6, 2025
Jason discusses the weekend and remembers longtime Southern California-based handicapper Jeff Siegel.
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LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and moreWelcome to our LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes, odds, picks, entries, results, coverage and more!
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Oct. 4, 2025]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]
The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets for the Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland and the Frizette (G1) at Belmont at Aqueduct.
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2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Minnie Hauk, Aventure, Kalpana, the Japanese, Andre Fabre & more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Igniter, Provenance improve
A trio of Kentucky Derby (G1)-winning trainers sent out noteworthy two-year-old maiden winners last week.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Nevada Beach surprises in Goodwood
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 31 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 29, 2025
Jason discusses being away from racing for his vacation and disconnecting from the game for a bit.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Englishman stuns on debut
Once in a while, a two-year-old Thoroughbred debuts with a performance so impressive that talk immediately turns to their Kentucky Derby (G1) potential.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Haulin Ice romps in Princess Rooney
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 38 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 20 - 22]
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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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Spun D M C outruns his odds
The highlight during the opening week of the Churchill Downs September meet was the Iroquois (G3), the first stop on the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech takes Woodbine Mile
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 45 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Spice Runner
Spice Runner joined the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby as early as possible, claiming victory in the series-opening Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for Sept. 15, 2025
Jason discusses the conclusion of the Colonial Downs meet and the season as a whole.
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