Today's Best Horse Racing Bets, Tips and Predictions

Dive into the exciting world of horse racing armed with our free horse racing tips & today's best bets. Our team of seasoned handicappers is committed to providing you with meticulously researched predictions and top-notch selections. Whether you're a casual enthusiast or a serious bettor, our expert advice is tailored to enhance your enjoyment and success in the thrilling realm of horse racing.

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Fri Nov 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Chunk of Gold wins the West Virginia Derby at Moutaineer.

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Royal Spa wins the Locust Grove (G2) at Churchill Downs.

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Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Tickets for an $11,117 carryover

Wed Nov 26 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 26 at Churchill Downs, including tickets for the $11,117 Super High 5 carryover.

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Holy Hank wins the New Mexico Classic Juvenile S. at Zia Park. (Photo by Coady Media).

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three stakes at Zia Park

Tue Nov 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of stakes on Tuesday, Nov. 25, at Zia Park.

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Mahoning Valley Race Course (Photo courtesy of Mahoning Valley)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout Pick 6 at Mahoning

Mon Nov 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 24 at Zia Park, along with longshots to use in Mahoning Valley’s mandatory-payout $5,120 Pick 6 carryover.

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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Nov. 22]

Sat Nov 22 2025TwinSpires Staff

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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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Nov 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 21, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,771 Super High 5 carryover.

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Fair Grounds racetrack grandstand racing scene.

Racing at Fair Grounds (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Fair Grounds

Thu Nov 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 20, at Churchill Downs and Fair Grounds, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,624 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold Pick 3 at Churchill Downs

Wed Nov 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 19 at Churchill Downs, including a cold Pick 3 wager.

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Racing at Zia Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Nov 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 18 at Finger Lakes, Zia Park, and Turf Paradise, including a ticket for Zia Park’s $1,912 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $10,914 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Nov 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 17, at Zia Park and Turf Paradise, along with horses to play in the $10,914 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.

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Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday's Best Bets and Quick Picks: Maidens at Churchill Downs, Del Mar

Fri Nov 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 14 at Churchill Downs and Del Mar, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,951 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Nov 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 13 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,316 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Nov 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 12 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $31,372 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Moonshiner at Turf Paradise

Tue Nov 11 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 11 at Mahoning Valley, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Turf Paradise, including a pair of exactas.

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Mahoning Valley Race Course (Photo courtesy of Mahoning Valley)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Nov 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 10 at Zia Park, Turf Paradise, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, as well as a single for Mahoning Valley’s $1,709 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Remington Park. (Photo by Dustin Orona Photography/Remington Park)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Two stakes at Remington

Fri Nov 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Nov. 7, at Churchill Downs and Remington Park, along with a horse to single in Laurel Park’s $13,371 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,985 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Nov 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Nov. 6 at Aqueduct and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for the $6,985 Super High 5 carryover at Churchill Downs.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 at Churchill and Indianapolis

Wed Nov 05 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Nov. 5 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a pair of 8-1 longshots.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Nov 04 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Nov. 4 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a single for the $41,079 Pick 4 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Racing at Zia Park (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Authentic Charm at 5-1

Mon Nov 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Nov. 3 at Zia Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a first-time starter at 5-1.

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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more for Saturday horse racing

Sat Nov 01 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to Saturday's LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!

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LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025: Expert picks, odds, entries, results and more

Fri Oct 31 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Breeders' Cup 2025 coverage!

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Turf racing at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Spooky Quick Picks: Churchill Downs and Del Mar for Oct 31

Fri Oct 31 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 31 at Del Mar and Churchill Downs.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $24,292 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Oct 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 30 at Del Mar, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Churchill Downs and Aqueduct.

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2025 Breeders Cup News and Notes: Everything you need for race day

Wed Oct 29 2025TwinSpires Staff

The Breeders' Cup is upon us, which means it's time for our annual Breeders' Cup news and notes. Come here to find updates all week.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Play Chayton at 6-1

Wed Oct 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 29 at Churchill Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Mountaineer, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.

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Charlene's Dream wins at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Horseshoe Indianapolis racing (Photo by Coady Media)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Indianapolis

Tue Oct 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including win bets on a trio of two-year-olds.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis $27,334 Pick 5 carryover

Mon Oct 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 27 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in the $27,334 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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She Feels Pretty wins the E.P. Taylor Stakes at Woodbine. (Photo by Michael Burns Photography)

Breeders' Cup: Finding Vulnerable Favorites in the 2025 Breeders' Cup

Fri Oct 24 2025Vance Hanson

Whether it's the Breeders' Cup or a run-of-the-mill card at Podunk Downs, an important part of betting strategy is determining whether the likely favorite is one to back or fade.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Oct 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 24 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita, including a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $10,191 Pick 6 carryover.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland's five-figure carryovers

Thu Oct 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 23 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3 longshots, 4 win bets

Wed Oct 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 22 at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Keeneland’s $24,777 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $4,031 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Oct 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 21, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $4,031 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Finger Lakes racing scene (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: The Last Delivery at 12-1

Mon Oct 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 20 at Mahoning Valley and Finger Lakes, along with analysis of the $3,190 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Keeneland’s $249,893 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Oct 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 17 at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Remington Park, including a ticket for Keeneland’s huge $249,893 Pick 5 carryover.

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Quietside and Immersive in the Darley Alcibiades (G1) at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 18-19 [VIDEO]

Thu Oct 16 2025TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, Darin Zoccali, and Kyle Hampton declare their best bets for the Perryville (G3), Raven Run (G2), and Dowager (G3) over the weekend at Keeneland.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Baffle can win return at 8-1

Thu Oct 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 16 at Keeneland, Aqueduct, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $1,344 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Second-timer at 15-1

Wed Oct 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Keeneland, including a second-time starter at 15-1 odds.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mad Magic at 4-1

Tue Oct 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 14 at Finger Lakes, Thistledown, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a couple of exactas.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: New York Breeders’ Futurity trifectas

Mon Oct 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 13 at Finger Lakes and Santa Anita, including trifectas in the New York Breeders’ Futurity.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Huge carryovers at Keeneland, Santa Anita

Fri Oct 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 10, at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Aqueduct, along with analysis of rich carryovers at Keeneland and Santa Anita.

Gulfstream Park

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Oct 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 9 at Thistledown, Keeneland, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Keeneland’s $26,648 Pick 6 carryover.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $50,245 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Oct 08 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 8 at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including tickets for Keeneland’s $50,245 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Indianapolis

Tue Oct 07 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Oct. 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a first-time starter at 10-1 odds.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis Pick 5 carryover

Mon Oct 06 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Oct. 6 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a ticket for the $2,623 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes 2025: Odds, picks, entries, results and more

Sat Oct 04 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE American Pharoah and Champagne Stakes, odds, picks, entries, results, coverage and more!

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Oct. 4, 2025]

Sat Oct 04 2025TwinSpires Staff

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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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $104,929 Super High 5 carryover

Fri Oct 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Oct. 3, at Gulfstream Park, Keeneland, and Aqueduct, along with tickets for Santa Anita’s $104,929 Super High 5 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Ted Noffey drew away by an imperious 8 1/2 lengths in the Hopeful (G1) (Photo by Chelsea Durand/Coglianese Photos)

The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Oct. 2 [VIDEO]

Fri Oct 03 2025TwinSpires Staff

The TwinSpires Jury of Ashley Anderson, James Scully, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets for the Breeders' Futurity (G1) and Coolmore Turf Mile (G1) at Keeneland and the Frizette (G1) at Belmont at Aqueduct.

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Turf racing at Aqueduct. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Oct 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Oct. 2 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with analysis of Aqueduct’s $26,855 Pick 6 carryover.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Buffalo Stakes exacta

Wed Oct 01 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Oct. 1 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including a $50 exacta in the Buffalo S.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $3,215 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Sep 30 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Thistledown, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $3,215 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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

Monday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Mountaineer Carryover

Mon Sep 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 29 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Finger Lakes, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,649 Super High 5 carryover.

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Randomized winning the Alabama (G1) at Saratoga (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Chelsea Durand)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Single for Aqueduct’s $25,972 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Sep 26 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 26 at Gulfstream Park and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Aqueduct’s $25,972 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $6,212 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Sep 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 25 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $6,212 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: The Long Embrace can win debut

Wed Sep 24 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Churchill Downs, including a first-time starter at 8-1 odds.

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Finger Lakes racing scene (Photo by SV Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes exactas

Tue Sep 23 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 23, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of exactas.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,592 Super High 5 carryover

Mon Sep 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 22 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,592 Super High 5 carryover.

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Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept. 20 - 22]

Sat Sep 20 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Tournaments

Churchill Downs (Photo courtesy of Churchill Downs)

Friday’s Best Bets, Quick Picks, and Churchill's Super High 5 Carryover

Fri Sep 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Sept. 19 at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Fairmount Park, including tickets for Churchill’s $14,209 Super High 5 carryover.

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Risk It (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover

Thu Sep 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 18 at Aqueduct, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,044 Super High 5 carryover.

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Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 at Churchill Downs

Wed Sep 17 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 17 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with tickets for Mountaineer’s $1,756 Super High 5 carryover.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 3-1 in the Manitoba Matron

Tue Sep 16 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $2,304 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis exactas

Mon Sep 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 15 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs.

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Spice Runner wins the Iroquois (G3) at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

LIVE Churchill Downs Races Today: Iroquois Stakes 2025 picks, odds entries, and more

Sat Sep 13 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our 2025 Churchill Downs races today LIVE coverage!

Wagering

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 13-14]

Sat Sep 13 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Tournaments

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

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.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

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.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes $17,050 Pick 5 carryover

Wed Sep 10 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 10 at Finger Lakes and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for the $17,050 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Indianapolis

Tue Sep 09 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 9, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a cold double wager.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,654 Super High 5 carryover

Mon Sep 08 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 8 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Finger Lakes, along with a ticket for the $1,654 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

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Kentucky Downs starting gate. (Photo by Coady Media / Credit to Renee Torbit)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Sept 6-7]

Sat Sep 06 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Wagering

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

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $37,863 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Fri Sep 05 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 29 at Gulfstream Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Del Mar, including a horse to single in the $37,863 Pick 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

Gulfstream Park

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

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Jirah can strike at 10-1

Thu Sep 04 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Sept. 4 at Colonial Downs, Kentucky Downs, and Thistledown, including horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial and Kentucky Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Colonial Downs

Wed Sep 03 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Sept. 3 at Colonial Downs and Finger Lakes, including a cold double bet.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Presque Isle’s Pick 5 carryover

Tue Sep 02 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $522 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $165,580 Pick 6 carryover, Del Mar stakes

Sun Aug 31 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Labor Day best bets and quick picks for Monday, Sept. 1, at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga and Colonial Downs.

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LIVE Pacific Classic 2025: Del Mar Picks, odds, entries and more

Sat Aug 30 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to the Pacific Classic 2025 Del Mar LIVE coverage!

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Del Mar Scenic (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Horse Racing This Labor Day Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 30 - Sept. 1]

Sat Aug 30 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Tournaments

Dynamic Pricing parlayed a ground-saving trip into a Just a Game upset (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $85,967 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Aug 29 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 29 at Saratoga, Colonial Downs, and Del Mar, including horses to play in Saratoga’s $85,967 Pick 6 carryover.

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Tok Tok wins the Kitten's Joy S. over Triple Espresso

Colonial Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $30,505 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Aug 28 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 28 at Saratoga, Kentucky Downs, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with a horse to single in the $30,505 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Aug 27 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 27 at Colonial Downs, Delaware Park, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $16,272 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Three juveniles at two tracks

Tue Aug 26 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a first-time starter at 8-1 odds.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Go Get It can win at 5-1

Mon Aug 25 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 25 at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with a horse to single in the $1,091 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Sovereignty wins the Travers at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Travers Stakes 2025 Results: Sovereignty Wins at Saratoga

Sat Aug 23 2025TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE coverage of the Travers Stakes 2025.

Analysis

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

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 23-24]

Sat Aug 23 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Expert Picks

(Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Emerald Downs $78,841 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Aug 22 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 22 at Saratoga and Charles Town, along with horses to single in carryovers at Colonial Downs and Emerald Downs.

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Racing at Del Mar (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cold double at Del Mar

Thu Aug 21 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 21 at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with a horse to single in the $1,594 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 10-1 in Bucchero Handicap

Wed Aug 20 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 20 at Colonial Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot in the Bucchero H.

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Instant Replay wins at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Smarty Jones, Cathryn Sophia plays

Tue Aug 19 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 19, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Parx Racing, along with a horse to single in the $4,020 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Ellis, Presque Isle

Mon Aug 18 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, Aug. 18, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Ellis Park, along with horses to play in carryovers at Ellis and Presque Isle Downs.

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Woodbine Racing (Michael Burns Photography)

Exclusive Trackside Coverage: 2025 Kings Plate Day [VIDEO]

Sat Aug 16 2025TwinSpires Staff

Woodbine has come to life with a slew of stakes races for the day, including the main headliner — the 2025 Kings Plate S.

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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Aug. 16-17, 2025]

Sat Aug 16 2025TwinSpires Staff

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

Expert Picks

Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Diamond Life can shine at Saratoga

Fri Aug 15 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, Aug. 15, at Saratoga and Del Mar, along with horses to play in the $2,919 Pick 6 carryover at Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shots at Colonial, Saratoga

Thu Aug 14 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, Aug. 14 at Colonial Downs and Saratoga, including analysis of Colonial’s $1,112 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Amira Chichakly)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Aug 13 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, Aug. 13 at Colonial Downs, Saratoga, and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $158,820 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Indianapolis Pick 5 carryovers

Tue Aug 12 2025J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, Aug. 12, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, including horses to play in a pair of Pick 5 carryovers.

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