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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Plutarch
It’s fitting to see Plutarch emerge as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender. His pedigree contains two of the most dominant Kentucky Derby sires of the last decade.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Talk to Me Jimmy
Talk to Me Jimmy made his Road to the Kentucky Derby debut a winning one in the 1 1/8-mile Withers S., leading all the way to dominate by 11 lengths.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Silent Tactic
A powerful rally from off the pace carried Silent Tactic to a decisive win in the Southwest (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Nearly is the new hot horse
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 89 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: Potente delivers for Baffert
The final weekend in January isn’t too late for a Kentucky Derby (G1) winner to debut.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Nearly
Dueling for the lead through hot pace fractions didn’t stop Nearly from dominating the Holy Bull (G3) on the Road to the Kentucky Derby.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Six Speed romps in UAE 2000 Guineas
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 95 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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The Heart That Wears the Crown: War Admiral
Lofty expectations are laid upon the greats when they exit stage left to enter the next phase. When Man o’ War said goodbye to his life on the track, the focus then became on whether the 20th century’s greatest racehorse could produce another one like him. Whatever it was that made Big Red so dominant and so iconic had to be passed along to his progeny, but what would that look like?
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Big win for Sandman’s half-brother Canaletto
An exciting new name has entered the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) picture: Canaletto.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Six Speed
Six Speed flaunted his speed in the UAE 2000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan in Dubai, carving out the pace on his way to winning the European/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier by five lengths.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Golden Tempo rallies late in Lecomte
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 103 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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The Heart That Wears the Crown: Whirlaway
Whirlaway, the fifth Triple Crown winner, ignited the imaginations of those along for the ride on the cusp of war in 1941.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Three at Fair Grounds and Turfway
A pair of maiden special weights held on the Lecomte (G3) undercard at Fair Grounds may influence the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing by the numbers
A look at the numbers, both big and small, that have defined the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred horse racing since 1919.
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Triple Crown profile: American Pharoah
Learn about the extraordinary racing career of 2015 Triple Crown winner American Pharoah.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: So Happy, Robusta win at Santa Anita
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 110 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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The Heart That Wears the Crown: Count Fleet
Count Fleet swept into his classic season like no other. Virtually unbeatable at three, his trip through the three races was marked not by grinding stretch runs for the win but by the ease behind his victories, the clear joy he had in the running. The heart that wore the sixth Triple Crown was one that was both headstrong and ecstatic in one small brown package.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: 5 wins for proven trainers
Trainers Bill Mott, Doug O’Neill, Todd Pletcher, and Kenny McPeek have combined to win seven editions of the Kentucky Derby (G1). Their rosters of potential 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders grew last week as each saddled at least one notable maiden winner.
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Triple Crown profile: Seattle Slew
Learn all about Seattle Slew, the magnificent Thoroughbred who won the Triple Crown in 1977.
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Triple Crown profile: Gallant Fox
Learn about the extraordinary racing career of 1930 Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox.
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What is the most difficult Triple Crown to win in sports?
Let's look at four of the most notable Triple Crowns in sports — including those in horse racing, baseball, boxing, and golf — to determine which is the hardest to win in sports.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Strategic Risk, My World impress
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 116 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Triple Crown profile: Whirlaway
Learn all about Whirlaway, the magnificent U.S. thoroughbred horse who won the Triple Crown in 1941.
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Triple Crown profile: Justify
Learn about the extraordinary racing career of 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify.
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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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The Heart That Wears the Crown: Assault
With a heart as big as Texas, Assault did not let his small size or disfigured hoof keep him from wearing a crown and sealing his place in racing history.
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The Heart that Wears the Crown: Citation
At his core, Citation was a horse who was serious about his job, relentless in grinding down his competition and unbending in the face of challenges. By the time he said goodbye to the racetrack, the eighth Triple Crown winner had made an indelible mark on the hearts of fans everywhere.
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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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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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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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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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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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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 scored his first stakes win in a Road to the Kentucky Derby qualifier, nabbing the Los Alamitos Futurity (G2) to conclude a productive two-year-old season.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Ted Noffey remains unbeaten
We’re 180 days out from the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) at Churchill Downs, which means it’s time to resume our Kentucky Derby Roundup series on TwinSpires Edge.
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Ted Noffey among notables in KY Derby Future Wager Pool 1
The first of six Kentucky Derby Future Wagers (KDFW) for the 152nd edition of the "Run for the Roses" on May 2, 2026, will be held this week, beginning at noon ET on Wednesday.
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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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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Paladin wins via DQ
Trainer Chad Brown has won four Eclipse Awards for outstanding trainer, but a Kentucky Derby (G1) triumph has proven elusive. That may change in 2026.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Boyd impresses in Del Mar debut
After a busy summer of racing, the Del Mar meet wrapped up on Sunday. Among the most notable winners on closing day was a talented two-year-old named Boyd.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 6-7]
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: Check out Kristofferson, Talkin
Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch scours racing results from coast to coast to bring you 2026 Kentucky Derby contenders before they reach the spotlight.
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Racing Roundtable: Farewell to D. Wayne Lukas and recapping Stephen Foster Day
This week, the Racing Roundtable is more a debate than a forum as James Scully and Vance Hanson alone hash out the events and major races of the past weekend.
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Before the Winner’s Circle and Hall of Fame, D. Wayne Lukas Was a Boy with a Horse
Over the course of his long Hall of Fame career, Lukas built a reputation as one of the sport’s greatest trainers, with nearly 5,000 wins and a long list of champions, but how did this small-town boy become the Coach? The answer lies in Lukas’s earliest years as a boy, with an innate sense of how to get the best of an athlete, human or equine.
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Five underappreciated champions trained by D. Wayne Lukas
As serious health issues have forced Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas into retirement at the age of 89, thoughts turn reflective about the inevitable passing of time in our own lives.
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Photo Essay: D. Wayne Lukas as coach, horseman, and hall of fame legend
Scroll through photos spanning many moments across D. Wayne Lukas' historic career as a coach, horseman, and Hall of Fame legend.
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Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 9, 2025
Jason looks back on the 2025 Triple Crown series and those horses going forward.
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2025 Belmont Stakes winner: Sovereignty (5-2) wins 157th Belmont
In a stretch run reminiscent of the Kentucky Derby (G1), Godolphin’s homebred Sovereignty overhauled favored Journalism to prevail in Saturday’s $2 million Belmont (G1).
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LIVE Belmont Stakes 2025 expert picks, results, horse racing news, Belmont Stakes horses, & odds
Join us LIVE for a packed day of horse racing news for Belmont Stakes 2025 with odds, expert picks, results, and more.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Baeza
A gallant runner-up finish in a strong renewal of the Santa Anita Derby (G1) has stamped Baeza as a compelling candidate for the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
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2025 Belmont Stakes: Which horses are bred to handle the distance?
For the second straight year, the $2 million Belmont (G1) is taking place over 1 1/4 miles at Saratoga, a quarter-mile shorter than its traditional 1 1/2-mile distance at Belmont Park.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Journalism
Sometimes it’s possible to glance at a horse's pedigree and conclude with certainty they’re bred to shine racing classic distances, including the 1 1/4-mile journey of the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Sovereignty
There was a time not too many years ago when a horse like Sovereignty might have been overlooked as a Kentucky Derby (G1) contender because of his pedigree.
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Tipsheet: 2025 Belmont Stakes Best Bets & Exotic Wagers
An excellent field of eight sophomores will travel 1 1/4 miles over the Saratoga dirt in Saturday’s historic $2 million Belmont S. (G1).
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2025 Belmont Stakes Official Betting Guide: Everything you need to know for Belmont Day
Get an in-depth view of all the Belmont S. contenders, tipsheets, Brisnet Speed Rating reports, handicapping content, expert picks, and more from our panel of experts.
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2025 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning owner and trainer will earn
With a purse of $2 million, the Belmont (G1) ranks among the richest Thoroughbred horse races in North America.
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2025 Belmont Stakes purse: How much prize money the winning jockey will earn
The winning Belmont (G1) jockey earns a lucrative payday for their skill negotiating two minutes of rapid-fire racing action around the Saratoga oval.
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STUDY: Is skipping the Preakness beneficial for Belmont horses?
Does skipping the Preakness give Kentucky Derby starters an advantage in the Belmont? Or has this prep approach become so widespread that wins are inevitable?
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Everything to know about the 2025 Belmont Stakes post positions
It’s difficult to determine how much of an impact the post position draw for the 2025 Belmont (G1) will have on the outcome of the Triple Crown’s third leg.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Crudo
The pedigree of Sir Barton S. winner, Crudo, should ensure that he handles 1 1/4 miles without issue.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Uncaged
Some racehorses are bred beyond a shadow of a doubt to relish racing classic distances on dirt. Uncaged is one of them.
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LIVE Friday Belmont Stakes Festival expert picks, odds, horses, news, and handicapping analysis
Follow along with us throughout today's stakes races for expert picks, odds, horse racing news, results, and more.
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Belmont Stakes pedigree profile: Hill Road
A strong late rally after a stumbling start carried Hill Road to victory in the 1 1/8-mile Peter Pan (G3) at Aqueduct, stamping the bay colt as a key contender for the 2025 Belmont (G1).
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2025 Belmont Stakes Odds, News, and Notes
Stay up-to-date with the latest Belmont odds, news, and notes to place your best bets on Belmont Day, and more!
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2025 Belmont Stakes: Journalism pegged at 8-5, Sovereignty 2-1 on morning line
Post positions and morning-line odds for the 2025 Belmont Stakes
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2025 Belmont Stakes Roundup: Journalism, Sovereignty set for rematch
The 2025 Belmont (G1) at Saratoga is less than one week away. Catch up on the latest news as we count down to Saturday’s 157th running of the Triple Crown’s third jewel:
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2025 Preakness Stakes winner: Journalism (even-money) wins the 150th Preakness
Twenty years after Afleet Alex recovered from near-disaster to win the Preakness (G1), even-money favorite Journalism escaped from perilously tight quarters in Saturday’s renewal at Pimlico.
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LIVE 2025 Preakness Stakes odds, picks, handicapping analysis, best bets, and more horse racing news this weekend
Preakness Day has arrived! Stay-tuned with us all day for LIVE odds for Preakness, expert picks, Preakness Past Performances brought to you by Brisnet, and horse racing news, with in-depth handicapping and analysis from our panel of experts.
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