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2026 Breeders' Cup contenders worth considering at a price
Who among this year’s entries might be worth considering at decent prices? Here’s my list.
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Breeders' Cup: Finding Vulnerable Favorites in the 2026 Breeders' Cup
The record of post-time favorites in the 14 Breeders’ Cup races at Del Mar in 2025 closely mirrored the results of the 2024 edition at the same track.
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Pool 1 of Kentucky Derby Future Wager open ahead of Breeders' Cup
Wagering on Pool 1 will close at 4 p.m. on Friday in advance of the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Keeneland, which has a scheduled post time of 4:55 p.m.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge joins Classic field
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is four days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Picks: $1,000 Churchill Downs BCBC Qualifier, $109,520 Santa Anita Pick 6 carryover
A $1,000 tournament focused on Churchill Downs and a $109,520 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita are among the betting opportunities to pursue on the final Sunday in October.
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2026 Breeders’ Cup: Top matchups in championship dirt races
Preview of exciting matchups in 2026 Breeders' Cup dirt races. Pre-entries are out for the 43rd Breeders’ Cup, which will take place Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, and final fields will be revealed Monday
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Saturday carryover picks: $53,059 Pick 5, $12,121 Super High 5
A $53,059 Pick 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and a $12,121 Super High 5 at Keeneland are among the carryovers worth pursuing on Saturday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 24, 2026
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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The 2026 Breeders' Cup Betting Challenge and What to Know
Lexington financial planner Dave Smyth won 2025's BCBC tournament, finishing the day with betting earnings of $144,800 and a first prize of $463,000.
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Exotics Plays for the Fayette Stakes
An overflow field of 13 is entered for Saturday’s $350,000 Fayette (G3) at Keeneland.
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Pick 3 of the Week: Laurel Park Saturday, October 24
Laurel Park will host a big day for regionally bred runners on Saturday during Maryland Millions Day.
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Breeders' Cup 2026 Post Times, Wagering Menu, Pre-Entries
For anyone in search of when to tune in, what to wager and who is running in the 2026 Breeders' Cup World Championships!
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Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, October 24
I’ll take aim at the closing four-race sequence during Empire Showcase Day at Belmont Park on Saturday.
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How to bet the 2026 Autumn Miss Stakes
A strong field of 11 three-year-old fillies will go one mile on the Santa Anita lawn in Sunday’s $100,000 Autumn Miss (G3).
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James Scully's picks for October 23 at Belmont
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 23, 2026.
Expert Picks
Australia Preview for October 24, 2026
As North America gets ready for the Breeders’ Cup, the closest Australian race to the Breeders’ Cup Classic is set to run this weekend, seven days before the Classic.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, October 22
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $27,465 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 23 at Keeneland and Santa Anita, including suggested singles for Keeneland’s $27,465 Pick 6 carryover.
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2026 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
Pre-entries for the Oct. 30-31 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland were revealed on Wednesday. Here are 10 observations from the pre-entries for the 14 Breeders’ Cup races:
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How to bet the 2026 Valley View Stakes
A total of 10 sophomore fillies will travel one mile over the green at Keeneland in Friday’s feature, the $400,000 Valley View (G2).
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How to bet the 2026 Sands Point Stakes
An overflow field of 13 sophomore fillies will run 1 1/8 miles over the inner turf at Belmont Park on Friday in the $200,000 Sands Point (G3).
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Betting With, and Against, Remember Mamba in the Bryan Station Stakes
A total of 16 sophomores are entered for Saturday’s highly competitive, $400,000 Bryan Station (G2) at Keeneland.
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James Scully's picks for October 22 at Belmont
Find out what James Scully and other experts have to say before heading to the races.
Expert Picks
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 22, 2026
Jason discusses his trip back to Seattle and the future of racing in the Emerald city.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $5,793 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 22 at Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to key on top in Keeneland’s $5,793 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 22, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar and also discusses Maryland Million Day, as well as Keeneland and Churchill Downs racing.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Rags to Riches Stakes
A wide-open field of seven fillies and mares will run 1 1/16 miles over the Churchill Downs dirt course in Sunday’s $200,000 Rags to Riches S.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Street Sense Stakes
A cast of eight two-year-old colts will travel 1 1/16 miles over the famed Churchill Downs main strip in Sunday’s $200,000 Street Sense (G3).
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Gold On Black at 9-2
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 21 at Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a trifecta.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 21, 2026
Jason welcomes in the host of the popular At The Races radio show, Steve Byk, to talk about his long-running show, the Breeders' Cup, travel stories, and more!
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Nevada wins debut over one mile
Five-time Eclipse Award-winning trainer Chad Brown is compiling a strong roster of contenders for the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $70,118 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 20, at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in the $70,118 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 20, 2026
Jason welcomes in the voice of the Kentucky Derby, Travis Stone, to talk Churchill fall meet, Keeneland, Breeders' Cup, and much more!
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Ombudsman eyes trip to Keeneland
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 11 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: Tickets for a $6,998 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 19, at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $6,998 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 19, 2026
Jason discusses the trend of favorites winning at an increasing rate each year, and that number has now exceeded 40%. Should racing try to do something about that?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 19, 2026
Jason looks back at the weekend including discussions of racing from Keeneland and Belmont Park.
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Horse Racing Results: Keeneland Saturday
Check out the results of the Raven Run from this Saturday, and our Breeders' Cup pulse check from Friday with our group of exert handicappers.
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Keeneland: Single for Sunday’s $44,319 Pick 6 carryover
Racing at the Keeneland fall meet continues on Sunday with a nine-race card highlighted by a lucrative $44,319 carryover in the $1 Pick 6.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 18, 2026
Sha Tin stages a special holiday card that kicks off at 12:30 a.m. ET late Sunday night. Luke Middlebrook offers selections and analysis.
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Single for Saturday’s $17,831 Sunset Six Pick 6 carryover
One of the most enticing carryovers available to chase on Saturday is the $17,831 prize pool in the $1 “Sunset Six” Pick 6.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, October 17, 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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Tipsheet: 2026 Dowager Stakes
A deep, well-matched field of fillies and mares will vie in the 12-furlong, $350,000 Dowager (G3) over the Keeneland lawn on Sunday.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Belmont Park Saturday, October 17
I will target the late four-race sequence at Belmont Park on Saturday during Fall Starter Championships Day.
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Woodbine Stakes Plays for Sunday, October 18
A pair of black-type tilts for juveniles will highlight the 10-race card at Woodbine on Sunday.
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British Spot Plays: Ascot for Oct. 17, 2026
We’re essentially in the final sixteenth of the British flat season, and for the first time in a couple of years, my annual betting bankroll is assured of finishing in the black.
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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, October 17
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Remington Park Stakes Plays for Friday, October 16
Horses bred in the Sooner State will take over the 10-race card at Remington Park on Friday evening during Oklahoma Classics night.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three big Pick 6 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 16 at Keeneland, along with horses to use a trio of lucrative Pick 6 carryovers at Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Santa Anita.
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LIVE 2026 Breeders' Cup predictions, picks, and analysis
ur expert panel, Vance Hanson, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler, join together to give you LIVE Breeders' Cup predictions, picks, and analysis for a variety of races coming to Keeneland on October 30 and October 31.
Analysis
Australia Preview for October 17, 2026
Ka Ying Rising’s attempt to win a second Everest is the biggest thing in Australian racing this week, but there’s plenty more happening.
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How to bet the 2026 Ontario Derby
A talented and accomplished field of nine will travel 1 1/8 miles over the Tapeta in Saturday’s $175,000 Ontario Derby (G3) at Woodbine.
Wagering
Betting With, and Against, Mashallah in the Raven Run Stakes
A dozen sophomore fillies will run seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s $400,000 Raven Run (G2).
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Pick 3 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, October 17
I’ll come firing out of the gate at Santa Anita on Saturday for the Pick 3 of the Week, with the sequence concluding with the feature, the Lure S.
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Betting with, and against the World's Best, Ka Ying Rising
Fittingly, the world’s richest race on turf has attracted the world’s best racehorse.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 15, 2026
Jason discusses the passing of longtime Oregon steward Mike Twiggs and the job of stewards in racing.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 15, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for International Radar and talks about the Keeneland Saturday card, including a really exciting edition of the Perryville.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $22,988 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 15 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $22,988 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont Park.
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Tipsheet: 2026 Perryville Stakes
An excellent cast of 12 sophomores will speed seven panels on the Keeneland dirt in Saturday’s highly competitive, $350,000 Perryville (G3).
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James Scully's picks for October 14 at Belmont
James Scully discusses his expert picks for the Belmont Park horse races on October 14, 2026.
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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $20,386 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 14 at Presque Isle Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Keeneland’s $20,386 Pick 6 carryover and $7,511 Super High 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 14, 2026
Jason explains becoming an owner and how to contact trainers. Trainer Tim Hamm joins the discussion and reflects on his career in racing and the excitement a potential Breeders' Cup starter this year.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Big winners at Belmont and Kyoto
Eye-catching winners at Belmont Park in New York and Kyoto in Japan lead the latest edition of Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch.
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $62,991 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Parx Racing, including a ticket for the mandatory-payout $62,991 Pick 5 carryover.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 13, 2026
Jason welcomes in Jeff Bratt from Woodbine to talk Woodbine racing, Canadian Thanksgiving, stars of the 2026 season, and more!
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Ascot hosts final Breeders’ Cup prep
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 18 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: $12,729 Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 12, at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Santa Anita, along with tickets for the $12,729 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem Oct. 12, 2026
Jason discusses Canadian Thanksgiving and the Canadian racing landscape in today's Monday Morning Message.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 12, 2026
Jason discusses the results of the Keeneland Fall Handicapping Challenge as well as racing from Keeneland, Belmont Park, and Charles Town.
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Horse Racing Results: Keeneland
After a jam-packed weekend the first week of October, the Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) took center stage at Keeneland.
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Belmont Park: Single for Sunday’s $121,890 Pick 6 carryover
After going unsolved for two days in a row, the $1 Pick 6 at Belmont Park has tossed up a huge $121,890 carryover for Sunday’s card.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, Oct 10
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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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners, Oct 10
Join us as we bring you everything you need to know about upcoming tournaments.
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Horses to bet in Pick 6 carryovers at Belmont, Keeneland, Santa Anita
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a trio of five-figure Pick 6 carryovers on Saturday at Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Santa Anita.
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Playing Sunday’s Juvenile Stakes at Woodbine, October 11
Two black-type tilts for two-year-olds will headline the racing at Woodbine on Sunday.
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Betting With, and Against, Ag Bullet in the Franklin Stakes
Grade 1 vixen #7 Ag Bullet (2-1), who has hit the board in the last two editions of the Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint (G1), leads a field of eight in Sunday’s $400,000 Franklin S. (G2) at Keeneland.
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Pick 4 of the Week: Keeneland Saturday, October 10
An enticing closing four-race sequence on a fine Saturday of racing at Keeneland will make up the Pick 4 of the Week.
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Scully: Late Pick 3 Play at Belmont Saturday
James Scully handicaps and shares how he will play the Late Pick 3 sequence at Belmont Park on Oct. 10, 2026.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 10
First post at Sha Tin is 12:30 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.
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Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Woodbine Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 9 at Keeneland and Belmont Park, along with horses to use in five-figure Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Woodbine.
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Tall Tales of the Track - She Ran for Roses and Lilies
That scheduling allowed fillies to run in both races if their connections chose, with three fillies parlaying their turns in the Run for the Roses into a victory in the Kentucky Oaks.
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Playing the $3 Pick 3 at Santa Anita on Saturday, October 10
I will go after the closing three-race sequence at Santa Anita on Saturday.
Wagering
Exotics Plays for the Bricks and Mortar Stakes
Nine three-year-olds will vie in Saturday’s inaugural running of the $175,000 Bricks and Mortar S. at Belmont Park.
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Tipsheet: The 2026 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes
A superb cast of 11 three-year-old fillies will jaunt 1 1/8 miles over the Keeneland lawn in Saturday’s $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1).
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Australia Preview for October 10, 2026
Good betting opportunities abound at both Caulfield and Rosehill.
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Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem Oct. 8, 2026
Jason discusses the start of "state-bred" season around the country and talks about state-bred programs.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 8, 2026
Jason discusses some stories from around the racing world and looks ahead to the weekend coming up at Keeneland. Kellie Reilly also joins for International Radar to talk about Arc day last weekend.
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Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cavalry Call tries dirt
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 8 at Keeneland and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $4,424 Pick 6 carryover at Thistledown.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: American History
A determined rally from behind a fast pace carried American History to victory in the Breeders’ Futurity (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: U. S. S. Valor
U. S. S. Valor ranks among the most exciting contenders for the 2027 Kentucky Derby (G1) after unleashing a powerful finish to win Belmont Park's one-mile Champagne (G1) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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How to bet the 2026 Hill Prince Stakes
The Miguel Clement-trained #6 Caroline St. Beat will lead a cast of nine sophomores postward in Saturday’s feature at Belmont Park, the $200,000 Hill Prince (G3).
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How to bet the 2026 Sycamore Stakes
An especially well-matched and full field of turf stayers will go 1 1/2 miles over the Keeneland green in Friday’s $400,000 Sycamore (G2).
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Wednesday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: Belmont’s $39,713 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 7 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $39,713 Pick 6 carryover at Belmont Park.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 7, 2026
Jason welcomes in horseplayer Ronald Tang to talk about the upcoming BCBC, tournament play, his love of racing, and much more!
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Hughes
Can Hughes make history as the fourth son of Into Mischief to win the Kentucky Derby (G1)? The talent he’s displayed so far suggests it’s a realistic possibility.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Mystik Dan’s half-brother wins
In the long history of the Kentucky Derby (G1), no mare has foaled more than one winner of the great race. Could that change in 2027?
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 6, 2026
Jason discusses some racing from Woodbine and then welcomes in trainer Kinnon LaRose to talk about the start of his career, playing college basketball, winning at Saratoga, and more!
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Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to play the $4,437 Grand High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 6, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for the $4,437 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Emphatic, Hughes among 23 qualifiers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Horse Racing Results: Keeneland, Belmont, Arc Day, & Santa Anita
Here is your comprehensive breakdown of all the stakes horse racing results from an unforgettable weekend.
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