Five Two-Year-Olds to Watch on the 2026 Road to the Kentucky Derby

Fri Sep 12 2025John Mucciolo

With the 2025 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile (G1) at Del Mar set to be contested in seven weeks, and the 2026 Kentucky Derby just 232 days away, it's a good time to tab a handful of youngsters that have impressed me most through this stage of the season.    
How to bet the 2025 Athenia Stakes

Fri Sep 12 2025John Mucciolo

Eight fillies and mares are entered for the lawn in the Sunday feature at Aqueduct, the $150,000 Athenia S.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 13

Fri Sep 12 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Exotics Plays for the Nellie Mae Cox Handicap

Fri Sep 12 2025John Mucciolo

A very nice field of nine fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Colonial Downs green in Saturday’s co-feature, the $100,000 Nellie Mae Cox H.
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday [Sept 13, 2025]

Fri Sep 12 2025John Mucciolo

I will focus on the closing four races on the fantastic Saturday card at Churchill Downs, which consists of a trio of black-type events and a maiden dash to close it out.
How to bet the Floral Park Stakes

Fri Sep 12 2025John Mucciolo

A total of nine fillies and mares entered for the turf will dash six panels on the outer lawn at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Floral Park S.
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill Downs

Fri Sep 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 12 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to single in five-figure carryovers at Aqueduct and Colonial Downs.
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday, Sept. 13

Thu Sep 11 2025John Mucciolo

Woodbine will host a massive day of action on Saturday with a trio of Grade 1 races leading the way.
Betting With, and Against, Bentornato in the Louisville Thoroughbred Society

Thu Sep 11 2025John Mucciolo

A deep cast of 11 will speed six panels over the Churchill Downs main strip in Saturday’s $300,000 Louisville Thoroughbred Society S.
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Sept. 13 [VIDEO]

Thu Sep 11 2025TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets for Churchill Downs' opening weekend and the kickoff to the Road to the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1), along with a Breeders' Cup Win and You're In event at Woodbine.
Tipsheet: 2025 Iroquois Stakes

Thu Sep 11 2025John Mucciolo

A talented group of 10 juveniles will vie in Saturday’s $300,000 Iroquois S. (G3) at Churchill Downs.
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Lendalfoot intrigues at 12-1

Thu Sep 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 11 at Aqueduct, Colonial Downs, and Churchill Downs, including two singles for Colonial’s $1,846 Pick 6 carryover.
British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 11

Wed Sep 10 2025Vance Hanson

It's a big week of racing in Europe. The highlight will be the Irish Champions Festival weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh, while in England it's the week of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.