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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Daily double at Keeneland

Thu Apr 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 16 at Keeneland and Gulfstream Park, including a first-time starter at 9-2 odds.

Racing

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Apr. 16, 2026

Thu Apr 16 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses racing content and the fact that "you can just go do things."

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 16, 2026

Thu Apr 16 2026Jason Beem

Jason catches up on some racing world news and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar. Then discusses weekend racing from Keeneland and Laurel Park.

Racing

Carry Back and owner Jack Price at Belmont (Keeneland Library/NYRA)

Tall Tales of the Track – Two Necks and a Couple of Brothers

Thu Apr 16 2026Jennifer Kelly

The 1961 Kentucky Oaks and Derby featured a pair of brothers, two close finishes, and a couple of interesting coincidences.

Kentucky Derby

Commandment wins the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: Commandment

Thu Apr 16 2026James Scully

A winner of four consecutive races, Commandment established himself as a major Kentucky Derby (G1) contender by narrowly winning the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2) over quality competition.

Racing

Further Ado wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Further Ado

Thu Apr 16 2026James Scully

A romping winner of the Blue Grass (G1), Further Ado will take some beating if he carries his form forward in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Renegade wins the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Renegade

Wed Apr 15 2026James Scully

A smashing four-length winner of the Arkansas Derby (G1), probable favorite Renegade rates as the horse to beat in the Kentucky Derby

Racing

Trendsetter wins the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Trendsetter wins the Lexington

Wed Apr 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 17 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

Racing

So Happy wins the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: So Happy

Wed Apr 15 2026James Scully

So Happy’s numbers stack up well against his main rivals, and he’ll aim to position himself for a serious challenge as the field turns for home in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

The Puma wins the Tampa Bay Derby at Tampa Bay Downs. (Photo by SV Photos)

Kentucky Derby Context: The Puma

Wed Apr 15 2026James Scully

Since making his career debut in mid-January, The Puma has improved in every start, and the stalker will look to offer a serious challenge in the final furlongs of the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 20-1 juvenile at Keeneland

Wed Apr 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 15 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a two-year-old listed at 20-1 morning-line odds.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 15, 2026

Wed Apr 15 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses the potential of the Preakness changing it's spot on the calendar and welcomes in Kali Francois to talk Laurel racing and her upcoming work with TwinSpires.

Racing

Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Betting With, and Against, Sovereignty, in the 2026 Oaklawn Handicap

Tue Apr 14 2026John Mucciolo

A fabulous field of six will vie in Saturday’s $1.25 million Oaklawn H. (G2).

Racing

Alpine Princess wins the Falls City (G3)

Alpine Princess worked out the right trip to score a new career high in the Falls City (G3) (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the 2026 Doubledogdare Stakes

Tue Apr 14 2026John Mucciolo

A well-matched group of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Keeneland dirt in the Friday feature, the $400,000 Doubledogdare (G2).

Racing

Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 15

Tue Apr 14 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.

Racing

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography/Horseshoe Indianapolis)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $5,048 Super High 5 carryover

Tue Apr 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 14 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for the $5,048 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 14, 2026

Tue Apr 14 2026Jason Beem

Jason shares some old Portland Meadows memories to open the show and then welcomes in James Scully from TwinSpires to talk Derby, Keeneland, and more!

Racing

Danon Bourbon winning the Fukuryu at Nakayama. (Photo by Tomoya Moriuchi/Horsephotos.com)

Kentucky Derby Context: Danon Bourbon

Mon Apr 13 2026James Scully

Unbeaten from three starts in Japan, Danon Bourbon possesses the tractability to make his own trip in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Six Speed wins the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai (Photo by Dubai Racing Club)

Kentucky Derby Context: Six Speed

Mon Apr 13 2026James Scully

Runner-up in the UAE Derby (G2), Six Speed promises to bring early speed to the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Wonder Dean edges clear in the UAE Derby (G2).

Wonder Dean pulls clear in the UAE Derby (G2) (Photo by Dubai Racing Club/Liesl King)

Kentucky Derby Context: Wonder Dean

Mon Apr 13 2026James Scully

Based in Japan, Wonder Dean will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a convincing win in the UAE Derby (G2).

Racing

British Spot Plays: Newmarket April 15, 2026

Mon Apr 13 2026Vance Hanson

A staple of my annual wagering is on the traditional British flat turf season, which kicks into high gear this week.

Racing

Civil Liberty breaking his maiden at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Civil Liberty breaks through

Mon Apr 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Typically, horses that break their maidens 20 days prior to the Kentucky Derby (G1) don’t wind up in the starting gate on the first Saturday in May. But Civil Liberty isn’t your typical maiden winner.

Racing

Trendsetter wins the Lexington Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Trendsetter

Mon Apr 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Trendsetter wrapped up the 2025-26 Road to the Kentucky Derby with a 32-1 upset victory in the 1 1/16-mile Lexington (G3) at Keeneland.

Racing

Always Dreaming winning the 2017 Kentucky Derby (Photo by Coady Photography)

Does a Recent Prep Race Win Guarantee Kentucky Derby Success?

Mon Apr 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Do horses entering the Kentucky Derby (G1) off victories outperform those exiting defeats? We’re ready to provide a data-driven answer.

Racing

#6 Courting wins with #3 Grittiness second and #5 Stream It third at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Grittiness

Mon Apr 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Runner-up finishes in the Withers S. and Virginia Derby have propelled Grittiness into the picture as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender.

Racing

Racing at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Photography/Turf Paradise)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Pace favors Vulin at 5-1

Mon Apr 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 13 at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a 5-1 shot who figures to receive a favorable pace setup.

Racing

Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Apr. 13, 2026

Mon Apr 13 2026Jason Beem

Jason writes about the tradition of the Masters golf tournament and traditions in racing.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 13, 2026

Mon Apr 13 2026Jason Beem

Jason looks back at a busy weekend at Keeneland, racing from Oaklawn, and much more!

Racing

Danon Bourbon winning the Fukuryu at Nakayama. (Photo by Tomoya Moriuchi/Horsephotos.com)

Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Danon Bourbon

Sun Apr 12 2026Kellie Reilly

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.

Racing

Wonder Dean pulls clear in the UAE Derby (G2) (Photo by Dubai Racing Club/Liesl King)

Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Wonder Dean

Sun Apr 12 2026Kellie Reilly

The fifth straight Japanese-trained winner of the UAE Derby (G2), and sixth overall, Wonder Dean will try to score an historic breakthrough in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Del Mar Scenic (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

The Smartest Bet in Horse Racing: 4 Strategies for Success

Sun Apr 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

What is the smartest bet in horse racing? The answer is both incredibly complex and surprisingly simple.

Racing

Civil Liberty at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Picks: $1,000 Keeneland tournament, $18,587 Oaklawn Pick 6

Sun Apr 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a $1,000 tournament at Keeneland and an $18,587 Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park.

Racing

Mucciolo’s Top 5 Horse Betting Strategies for 2026

Sat Apr 11 2026John Mucciolo

Playing the ponies is an inexact science that is ever-evolving for me. Horse racing offers the most diversity from a gambling perspective.

Racing

Racing at Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [April 11, 2026]

Sat Apr 11 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.

Racing

Heeere's Johnny training for the 2025 Breeders' Cup (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Keeneland: $154,006 Pick 6 carryover, $3,500 tournament

Sat Apr 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

A huge Pick 6 carryover and a high-profile tournament are among the betting highlights on the second Saturday of the Keeneland spring meet.

Racing

Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tournaments, & big winners [April 11, 2026]

Sat Apr 11 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.

Racing

Chief Wallabee wins at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Context: Chief Wallabee

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

After commendable showings in the Florida Derby (G1) and Fountain of Youth (G2), Chief Wallabee will look to break through in the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

How to bet the Giant’s Causeway Stakes

Fri Apr 10 2026John Mucciolo

An over-subscribed field of 16 fillies and mares is entered for the $400,000 Giant’s Causeway (G2) at Keeneland on Sunday.

Racing

Lush Lips defeats Laurelin in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1)

Lush Lips handed Laurelin her first loss in the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) (Photo by Coady Media)

Playing the Keeneland All-Turf Pick 3 on Saturday, April 11

Fri Apr 10 2026John Mucciolo

The all-turf Pick 3 at Keeneland on Saturday looks pretty sensible to me and is a play that I have a good measure of confidence in.

Racing

Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Road to the Oaks concludes

Fri Apr 10 2026Sara Dacus

Last weekend, the Ashland (G1), the Gazelle (G3), and the Santa Anita Oaks (G2)—all 100-point races—wrapped up the Road to the Kentucky Oaks, and the leaderboard is set.

Racing

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Late Pick 5 Preview: Keeneland Saturday racing [VIDEO]

Fri Apr 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

Get the edge you need for one of the spring meet’s most competitive sequences with our expert Late Pick 5 preview.

Racing

Royal Randwick, Sydney (Courtesy of Sky Racing World)

How to play day two of the Sydney Championships

Fri Apr 10 2026Alastair Bull

Day two of the Sydney Championships is usually a strong one, highlighted by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

Racing

Emerging Market wins the Louisiana Derby at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Kentucky Derby Context: Emerging Market

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Unbeaten from two outings, Emerging Market will try to buck a long-standing trend by winning the Kentucky Derby (G1) in his third start.

Racing

Fulleffort Jeff Ruby Steaks Finish

Kentucky Derby Context: Fulleffort

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Fulleffort will look to make a serious impact in the Kentucky Derby (G1) if he takes to the main track at Churchill Downs.

Racing

Right to Party (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby Context: Right to Party

Fri Apr 10 2026James Scully

Right to Party will bring a late kick to the Kentucky Derby (G1) following his closing second in the Wood Memorial (G2).

Racing

Sha Tin Racecourse (Photo by Hong Kong Jockey Club)

Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of April 11

Fri Apr 10 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.

Racing

Zulu Kingdom winning the American Turf (G1) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Four lucrative Pick 6 carryovers

Fri Apr 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 10 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to play in a quartet of Pick 6 carryovers at Mahoning Valley, Aqueduct, Keeneland, and Oaklawn.

Racing

Chief Wallabee wins at Gulfstream Park. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Chief Wallabee

Thu Apr 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

There are no certainties in horse racing, but it seems reasonable to conclude Chief Wallabee has the pedigree to relish racing 1 1/4 miles in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Right to Party (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Right to Party

Thu Apr 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Right to Party, a late nominee to the Triple Crown, stamped his ticket to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) with top-three finishes in the Gotham (G3) and Wood Memorial (G2) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Racing

Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photography)

Pick 4 of the Week: Aqueduct Saturday, April 11

Thu Apr 09 2026John Mucciolo

The Pick 4 of the Week will come from Aqueduct, where I will take aim at the closing four-race sequence.

Racing

Golden Tempo wins at Fair Grounds. (Photo by Hodges Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: Golden Tempo

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

If he can keep improving in the Kentucky Derby (G1), Golden Tempo will look to make a serious impact from off the pace.

Racing

Incredibolt wins the Virginia Derby at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Incredibolt

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

After showing an affinity for Churchill Downs last year, Virginia Derby romper Incredibolt will return for the Kentucky Derby (G1).

Racing

Pavlovian (outside) catches Express Kid in a thrilling Sunland Park Derby at Sunland Park (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Pavlovian

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Pavlovian will face a class check in the Kentucky Derby (G1), but he can make his own trip with tactical speed and enters on an upward trajectory.

Racing

Potente wins the San Felipe at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby Context: Potente

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Potente will enter the Kentucky Derby (G1) off a frontrunning second in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), an experience that may sharpen him up for a good showing at Churchill Downs.

Racing

Silent Tactic wins the Southwest Stakes at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Context: Silent Tactic

Thu Apr 09 2026James Scully

Oaklawn stakes winner Silent Tactic, runner-up to Renegade in the Arkansas Derby (G1), promises to be finishing fast if the early pace is hot and/or contested in the Kentucky Derby.

Racing

Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 22 [VIDEO]

Thu Apr 09 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome back to THE LEADERBOARD, a show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk.

Racing

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Apr. 9, 2026

Thu Apr 09 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses a recent letter to the editor about how tracks show horse races on broadcasts.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 9, 2026

Thu Apr 09 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses some upcoming races from Oaklawn and Keeneland and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar segment.

Racing

Notable Speech winning the Breeders' Cup Mile (G1) at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Tipsheet: 2026 Maker’s Mark Mile Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

An overflow and powerful field of 13 turf standouts has been entered for Friday’s $650,000 Maker’s Mark Mile (G1) at Keeneland.

Racing

Confessional wins at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

Tipsheet: The 2026 Lexington Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

A well-matched field of 11 three-year-olds will run 1 1/16 miles on the dirt at Keeneland in Saturday’s $400,000 Lexington (G3).

Racing

Lush Lips was game to prevail at odds-on in the Mrs. Revere (G2) (Photo by Coady Media)

Exotics Plays for the Jenny Wiley Stakes

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

An accomplished field of 10 fillies and mares will vie in Saturday’s $650,000 Jenny Wiley (G1) at Keeneland.

Racing

Nitrogen wins the Alabama at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Betting With, and Against, Nitrogen in the Apple Blossom Handicap

Wed Apr 08 2026John Mucciolo

A total of nine fillies and mares will go postward in the lucrative, $1.25 million Apple Blossom H. (G1) at Oaklawn Park on Saturday.

Wagering

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Keeneland: Spot Plays for April 10

Wed Apr 08 2026Vance Hanson

Friday's card at Keeneland is highlighted by a tremendous renewal of the Maker's Mark Mile (G1).

Racing

Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $50,563 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Apr 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 9, at Keeneland and Aqueduct, including horses to play in Aqueduct’s $50,563 Pick 6 carryover.

Racing

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Liam in the Dust cuts back in trip

Wed Apr 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 8, at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 5-1 shot cutting back in distance.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 8, 2026

Wed Apr 08 2026Jason Beem

Jason catches up on some news of the day, discusses speed figures, learning opportunities in racing, and more!

Racing

Ezum breaking his maiden at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Meet the Contenders: 2026 Lexington Stakes

Tue Apr 07 2026TwinSpires Staff

Meet the horses running in the 2025 Lexington (G3) at Keeneland. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.

Analysis

Further Ado wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado crushes the Blue Grass

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:

Racing

Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 8

Tue Apr 07 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.

Racing

Secretariat wins the 1973 Kentucky Derby (Courtesy of the Kentucky Derby/Churchill Downs)

Fastest Kentucky Derby Times: What History Tells Us

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

The Kentucky Derby (G1) adopted its current 1 1/4-mile distance in 1896. In the ensuing decades, the fastest and average winning times have decreased significantly.

Racing

Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography/Horseshoe Indianapolis)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Apr 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 7, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a ticket for the $19,187 Pick 5 carryover at Mahoning Valley.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 7, 2026

Tue Apr 07 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses some racing from Aqueduct and welcomes in Brian Arrigoni from Horseshoe Indianapolis to talk about their season starting up, handicapping angles, and much more!

Racing

So Happy wins the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: So Happy

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

After enjoying early success in sprints, So Happy stretched out over 1 1/8 miles to win the Santa Anita Derby (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.

Racing

Albus wins the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Albus

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Can Albus, a son of tried-and-true sprinter Yaupon, handle the testing distance of 1 1/4 miles in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1)?

Racing

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: 4 Triple Crown nominees triumph

Mon Apr 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Less than four weeks out from the Kentucky Derby (G1), the Road to the Kentucky Derby is nearly complete.

Racing

Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem April 6, 2026

Mon Apr 06 2026Jason Beem

Jason talks about Saturday's Wood Memorial (G2) winner Albus in this week's Monday Morning Message.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 6, 2026

Mon Apr 06 2026Jason Beem

Jason looks back on a big Kentucky Derby (G1) prep weekend including the Blue Grass (G1), Wood Memorial (G2), and Santa Anita Derby (G1).

Racing

Itsmybirthday wins at Turf Paradise. (Photo by Coady Media)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Itsmybirthday returns to action

Sun Apr 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 6, at Will Rogers Downs and Turf Paradise, including a stakes horse dropping in class.

Racing

Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Carryovers: Santa Anita’s $97,983 Pick 6, $54,824 Sunset Six

Sun Apr 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to bet in a pair of lucrative, mandatory-payout Pick 6 carryovers on Sunday.

Racing

Renegade closes as 4-1 favorite in KDFW Pool 6

Sun Apr 05 2026TwinSpires Staff

Final odds for Pool 6, the last Kentucky Derby Future Wager ahead of the May 2 Run for the Roses.

Racing

Albus wins the Wood Memorial at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

LIVE Wood Memorial 2026: odds, entries, post times, results, and picks

Sat Apr 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our Wood Memorial 2026 LIVE coverage!

Analysis

Further Ado wins the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)

LIVE Blue Grass Stakes 2026: Picks, odds, entries, and results

Sat Apr 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join our live coverage of the Blue Grass Stakes 2026 happening at Keeneland.

Racing

So Happy wins the Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Benoit Photo)

LIVE

LIVE Santa Anita Derby 2026: entries, picks, odds, betting tips, and more

Sat Apr 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our Santa Anita Derby 2026 LIVE coverage!

Analysis

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

How to bet Keeneland’s $12,594 Super High 5 carryover

Sat Apr 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

On a busy Saturday of racing, handicapper J. Keeler Johnson analyzes a Pick 6 carryover at Oaklawn Park and a Super High 5 carryover at Keeneland.

Racing

Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming horse racing tourneys, & big winners [April 4, 2026]

Sat Apr 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about tournaments.

Racing

Live-Money Contest Talk: The Leaderboard Show with HHH Racing Podcast, Episode 21 [VIDEO]

Sat Apr 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome back to THE LEADERBOARD, a show on the HHH Racing Podcast featuring live-money contest talk.

Tournaments

Ka Ying Rising passed the Silent Witness statue en route to eclipsing his winning streak (Photo by Hong Kong Jockey Club)

Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of April 5

Fri Apr 03 2026TwinSpires Staff

Streaking sprint star Ka Ying Rising and last year’s Hong Kong Triple Crown winner Voyage Bubble spice up the special holiday card at Sha Tin. First post is 12:30 a.m. ET late Sunday night.

Racing

Clock Tower wins at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the 2026 Shakertown Stakes

Fri Apr 03 2026John Mucciolo

A full cast of turf dashers will speed 5 1/2 furlongs on the Keeneland green in Saturday’s $400,000 Shakertown (G2).

Racing

Ragtime wins the Dogwood S. (G3) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

How to bet the 2026 Madison Stakes

Fri Apr 03 2026John Mucciolo

An octet of accomplished fillies and mares will run seven-eighths on the dirt at Keeneland on Saturday in the lucrative, $650,000 Madison (G1).

Racing

Mohaven winning the Golden State Juvenile Fillies S. at Del Mar (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, April 4

Fri Apr 03 2026John Mucciolo

The $500,000 Santa Anita Derby (G1) is the centerpiece of a major day of racing at Santa Anita on Saturday, and I will peg the three-race sequence featuring California-bred runners before the feature as my Pick 3 of the Week.

Racing

Further Ado broke his maiden by 20 lengths at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

Handicapping All-Stakes Pick 5 at Keeneland April 4, 2026

Fri Apr 03 2026James Scully

James Scully handicaps All-Stakes Pick 5 on Saturday's Blue Grass Stakes card at Keeneland.

Racing

Randwick Racecourse in Australia (Courtesy of Sky Racing World)

How to play Day One of the 2026 Sydney Championships

Fri Apr 03 2026Alastair Bull

First post is 9:25 p.m. ET Friday night, with the Group 1s starting at 12:20 a.m.

Racing

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Opening day at Keeneland

Fri Apr 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 3 at Keeneland, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $17,241 Pick 6 carryover.

Racing

Counting Stars wins the Fantasy Stakes at Oaklawn. (Photo by Coady Media)

Kentucky Oaks Roundup: Road to the Oaks concludes this week with three 100-point preps

Thu Apr 02 2026Sara Dacus

The starting gate picture will come into focus after this weekend, when the final three races on the Road to the Kentucky Oaks are in the books.

Racing

Imaginationthelady prevails over the troubled Infinite Sky and Time to Dream in the Jessamine (G2)

Imaginationthelady wins the Jessamine (G2) over the troubled Infinite Sky (blue) and Time to Dream (orange cap) (Photo by Coady Media)

Exotics Plays for the 2026 Appalachian Stakes

Thu Apr 02 2026John Mucciolo

A very good cast of 11 three-year-old fillies, six of which have previously won a stakes race, will vie in the $500,000 Appalachian (G2) at Keeneland on Saturday.

Racing

Praetor breaking his maiden at Aqueduct (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, April 4

Thu Apr 02 2026John Mucciolo

The Saturday action at Keeneland is loaded with star-studded runners with five graded stakes tilts to be contested on the 11-race card.

Racing

Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem April 2, 2026

Thu Apr 02 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses Keeneland and raising the minimum bet on certain wagers.

Racing

Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Apr. 2, 2026

Thu Apr 02 2026Jason Beem

Jason discusses a controversial race from Parx, then welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar. Finally we talk about this weekend's Derby preps.

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