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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Yacht Master wins at Churchill
A handful of notable maiden winners at Churchill Downs last week could potentially develop into 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) contenders.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 Flower Bowl
Analysis and selected race replays of Cathedral, Esna, and Sunlit Uplands in the Flower Bowl (G2) at Belmont Park.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $3,824 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $3,824 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $20 exacta at Horseshoe Indianapolis
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold $20 exacta.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Sept. 28, 2026
Jason discusses coming back from vacation, taking a break from racing, and hanging out at the off-track betting site.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 28, 2026
Jason is back from vacation and discusses weekend racing action from Santa Anita Park, Churchill Downs, and Laurel Park.
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Horse Racing Results: Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Belmont
Check out the horse racing results for this weekend at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Belmont Park.
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Churchill Downs: Single for the mandatory-payout $188,256 Pick 6 carryover
The Churchill Downs September Meet comes to an end on Sunday, which means the mandatory payout of a massive $188,256 jackpot carryover in the 20-cent “Derby City 6” Pick 6.
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Value play in Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager
We are about a month away from the $7 million Breeders’ Cup Classic (G1) at Keeneland, and this weekend offers the second opportunity for bettors to get down on their early opinions in the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, Sept. 26
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, Sept. 26
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 carryover picks: $23,991 Pick 6, $3,618 Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in Saturday’s $3,618 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs and $23,991 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 26
First post at Sha Tin is 12:45 a.m. ET late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis.
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Exotics Plays for the Ack Ack Stakes
A very competitive field of eight will vie in Saturday’s $400,000 Ack Ack (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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How to bet the Santa Anita Sprint Championship
The $200,000 Santa Anita Sprint Championship (G2) at Santa Anita on Sunday lacks quantity, with just five signed on, but the field's quality more than makes up for the lack of runners set to go postward.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, September 26
I will take aim at the late-closing Pick 4 at Churchill Downs on Saturday, which features a trio of black-type tilts.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, September 26
Santa Anita will host five stakes races on Saturday, and I will include two graded tilts for the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Churchill Downs Spot Plays for Sept. 26, 2026
James Scully has spot play selections for Saturday's 11-race program on the final weekend of the Churchill Downs September meet.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 25 at Churchill Downs, Belmont Park, and Santa Anita, including horses to use in Churchill’s $4,082 Super High 5 carryover.
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Australia Preview for September 26-27, 2026
Australian racing is a little quieter than usual this Saturday, mainly because Melbourne is hosting the Aussie version of the Super Bowl, the Australian Rules football grand final.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 24, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a 12-1 longshot.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 24, 2026
On today's "Best of" edition of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Jason welcomes in longtime trainer turned painter Seth Benzel to talk about working for Todd Pletcher, training on his own, and his move to a career in the art world.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Goodwood Stakes
A strong cast of nine will vie in the $300,000 Goodwood (G1) at Santa Anita on Saturday.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Flower Bowl Stakes
A high-quality cast of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Belmont Park inner turf in Saturday’s $500,000 Flower Bowl (G2).
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 25, 2026
We’re down to five major weekends left in the British flat season, which means the most significant racing will be concentrated at Newmarket and Ascot.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill price plays
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 23 at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 23, 2026
On today's "Best of" edition of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Jason welcomes professional horseplayer Dennis Montoro to the show to talk about betting, creating models for racing, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Card Man graduates for Brown
Perhaps Card Man, a flashy maiden winner at Belmont Park last Friday, can give trainer Chad Brown a triumph in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle price play
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 22, at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $2,600 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 22, 2026
On today's "Best of" edition of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, Jason talked with longtime racing secretary Ed Vomacka about a wide ranging career in the race office, the old days working in New Jersey, and much more!
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Forever Young wins Classic prep
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 39 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Finger Lakes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for three stakes on Monday, Sept. 21, at Finger Lakes.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 21, 2026
On today's "Best of" edition of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast, he talked with jockey Nikeela Black about her career in the saddle, the injury that left her paralyzed, and her venture into a career in law and riding again.
Analysis
Horse Racing Results: Belmont Park and Parx Racing
Check out all the horse racing results from this weekend from the major horse racing tracks like Belmont Park and Parx Racing.
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Sunday picks: Carryovers at Churchill, Gulfstream, Belmont
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Belmont Park.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, September 19
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 carryovers: Singles for Parx’s $165,435 Pick 5, Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6
On a busy Saturday of racing, J. Keeler Johnson recommends horses to single in Parx Racing’s $165,435 Pick 5 mandatory payout and Los Alamitos’ $11,787 Pick 6 carryover.
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How to bet the 2026 Forever Together Stakes
A very talented field of seven fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles over the Belmont Park turf in Sunday’s $175,000 Forever Together S.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, September 19
A challenging, yet entertaining, four-race closing sequence at Belmont Park on Saturday will be the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Parx Saturday, September 19
I will focus on the three-race sequence leading up to the trio of graded stakes events at Parx on Saturday for the Pick 3 of the Week.
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How to bet the 2026 Gallant Bob Stakes
A full field of three-year-olds will jaunt six furlongs on the main strip at Parx in Saturday’s $400,000 Gallant Bob (G2).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle stakes double
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 18, at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to play in Churchill’s $5,116 Super High 5 carryover.
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Stakes Spot Plays for Presque Isle Down on Friday, September 18
The signature racing day at Presque Isle Downs will take place on Friday, where a handful of black-type tilts will highlight the 10-race card.
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Stakes Selections for Churchill Downs on Saturday, September 19
A trio of stakes events for sophomores will headline Churchill Downs' strong card on Saturday.
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Exotics Plays for the Cotillion Stakes
Four of the nine sophomore fillies entered in Saturday’s $1 million Cotillion (G1) at Parx have previously achieved success at the graded stakes level, led by a pair of Grade 1 heroines.
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Belmont Park reopens with four racing surfaces
After a three-year redevelopment project, Belmont Park resumes live racing on Friday.
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Australia Preview for September 19, 2026
Four A$1 million ($720,000) contests highlight Australia's racing this weekend.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Time in Motion goes for the win
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 17, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a second-time starter at 7-2 odds.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 17, 2026
On today's 'Best of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast' Jason welcomes in bloodstock agent and pedigree guru Sid Fernando for a fascinating conversation on his career in racing.
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Betting With, and Against, Forever Young in the Jockey Club Gold Cup
International superstar #7 Forever Young (3-5) was assigned the widest post for Friday’s opening-day feature at the ‘new’ Belmont Park, the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1).
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Spot Plays for Belmont Park Sept. 18, 2026
An exciting new chapter in American racing begins Friday as Belmont Park reopens.
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Tipsheet: The 2026 Pennsylvania Derby
A talented and well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will run nine panels on the main oval at Parx in Saturday’s $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1).
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 16, at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in two Pick 5 carryovers at Delaware Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 16, 2026
On today's "Best of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast" Jason welcomes in Steve Kornacki from NBC news to talk about his adventures working in horse racing for NBC.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Coach Pope romps at Churchill
A trio of intriguing maiden winners from opening week at Churchill Downs could factor in the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 15, 2026
On today's "Best of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast" Jason welcomes in hockey great and longtime horseplayer Eddie Olczyk to talk hockey, horses, and much more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Bartender faces older foes
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 15, at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a three-year-old facing older rivals.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Salahudin
Salahudin was the first horse to strike on the 2026-27 Road to the Kentucky Derby, opening the series with a determined triumph in the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech stars in Woodbine Mile
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 46 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers at Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 14, 2026
On today's "Best of the Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast" Jason goes back to 2025 when he had a roundtable of track announcers Pete Aiello, Chris Griffin, and Gabe Prewitt to talk on a variety of topics.
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Horse Racing Results: Woodbine, Churchill Downs & Ireland Racing
Here is your complete recap of the weekend’s biggest winners, stretch battles, and standout performances across all three tracks.
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Carryover picks: Two mandatory payouts and Churchill’s Super High 5
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a trio of Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Monmouth Park, including two mandatory-payout offerings.
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Irish Champions Festival 2026: Day Two Preview
Day two of the Irish Champions Festival on Sunday has implications for upcoming racing around the world.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, September 12
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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Churchill Downs picks: $8,702 Super High 5 and $1,000 tournament
If you’re planning to bet the Saturday card at Churchill Downs, a non-jackpot carryover and a high-profile TwinSpires tournament are two of the options you can pursue.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 Woodbine Mile
Analysis and selected race replays of European shippers Notable Speech, Archivist, and Silius in the Woodbine Mile (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 12
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Spot Plays for Churchill Downs undercard Sept. 12, 2026
James Scully provides spot plays on the undercard of Saturday's blockbuster 11-race program.
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British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 12, 2026
Doncaster hosts its signature race, the classic St Leger (G1), on Saturday, a notable edition that features a rare appearance by the reigning Epsom Derby (G1) winner.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 E.P. Taylor
Analysis and selected race replays of Diamond Rain, See The Fire, Jancis, and Venetian Lace in the E.P. Taylor (G1) at Woodbine.
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Exotics Plays for the E. P. Taylor Stakes
A sensational cast of eight fillies and mares will run 1 1/4 miles over the Woodbine turf in Saturday’s $750,000 E. P. Taylor (G1).
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Irish Champions Festival 2026: Day one preview
Flat racing’s biggest week in Ireland is the Irish Champions Festival, held on consecutive days at Leopardstown and The Curragh, respectively.
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How to bet the 2026 Natalma Stakes
A fascinating field of two-year-old fillies will jaunt one mile on the Woodbine grass in Saturday’s $500,000 Natalma (G1).
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Tipsheet: 2026 Woodbine Mile
A standout field will travel eight panels on the Woodbine lawn in Saturday’s $1 million Woodbine Mile (G1).
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $8,330 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 11 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Delaware Park, including horses to play in Churchill’s $8,330 Super High 5 carryover.
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Qualifying races on Road to Kentucky Derby 153 announced
The official Road to the Kentucky Derby (RTKD) kicks off at Churchill Downs Saturday, and the 2026-27 schedule of qualifying races for the 153rd running of the Kentucky Derby has been released.
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Tall Tales of the Track: She Was Made of Sterner Stuff
In May 1930, a ten-horse field lined up at Churchill Downs for a standard overnight handicap, but the real story belonged to a filly who had worn the lilies two years earlier.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Gulfstream Park Saturday, September 12
Two of the three black-type races on the Saturday card at Gulfstream Park will be included in the Pick 4 of the Week:
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How to bet the Open Mind Stakes
A strong and well-matched cast of seven fillies and mares will dash six panels on the Churchill Downs main oval in Saturday’s $300,000 Open Mind S.
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Australia Preview for September 12, 2026
One of Australia’s longest-serving warriors is off of Flemington to win his favorite race for a fourth consecutive year.
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Betting With, and Against, Splendora in the Locust Grove Stakes
Bob Baffert’s #1 Splendora (3-5) is the clear one to beat in Saturday’s $400,000 Locust Grove (G2) at Churchill Downs.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day plays at Churchill Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 10 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of win bets on unraced juveniles.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Sept. 10, 2026
Jason discusses the recently concluded meet at Colonial Downs and the growth of racing in Virginia.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 10, 2026
Jason is joined by Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment. He also talks about some industry news and the upcoming Woodbine Mile (G1).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, September 12
I will take aim at the closing three-race sequence at Churchill Downs on Saturday, led by a pair of graded events, for the Pick 3 of the Week.
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Tipsheet: The 2026 Pocahontas Stakes
A field of nine juvenile fillies will go eight furlongs on the dirt at Churchill Downs in Saturday’s $300,000 Pocahontas (G3).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 9, 2026
Jason welcomes in Southern California horseplayer Leo Vukmanovich to talk handicapping, horseplaying, tournaments, and some racing industry topics.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Denos Grace drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 9, at Kentucky Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $544 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.
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British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 10, 2026
Before we get to the St Leger, Doncaster will be hosting other Group stakes this week, beginning with a pair of races for fillies on Thursday.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: U. S. S. Valor stuns at Saratoga
Did the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) winner compete at Saratoga last Saturday? It’s possible, if the spectacular performance of U. S. S. Valor in a seven-furlong maiden special weight is any indication.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tiny Tapper drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Assiniboia Downs, and Presque Isle Downs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Sept. 8, 2026
Jason recaps the Labor Day weekend of racing including action from Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Kentucky Downs.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Tiffany stars in Kentucky Turf Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 53 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Closing day at Colonial Downs
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 7 at Colonial Downs, including a horse to single in the $7,373 Pick 6 carryover.
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Horse Racing Results for Labor Day Weekend Action
Check out all the results from Labor Day weekend right here!
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Sunday carryover picks: $136,904 Pick 6 and more
Sunday’s racing action includes a trio of enticing carryovers at Colonial Downs and Kentucky Downs, including one prize pool with a six-figure value.
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All-Stakes Pick 3 play for Colonial Downs Sept. 7, 2026
There are six stakes at Colonial on Labor Day, the last three connected in a $3 Pick 3 with a 15% takeout.
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Spot Plays for 2026 Kentucky Downs Labor Day card
Kentucky Downs features five lucrative turf stakes on its Labor Day program and James Scully recommends the following spot plays.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, September 5
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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