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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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets, July 18

Sat Jul 18 2026TwinSpires Staff

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover

Fri Jul 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 17, at Colonial Downs and Del Mar, including a horse to single in Colonial’s $24,491 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Six-figure Pick 6 at Saratoga

Thu Jul 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 16, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Evangeline Downs, along with horses to play in Pick 6 carryovers at Saratoga and Colonial Downs.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Rise Again can win again

Wed Jul 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 15, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to bet in the $1,191 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Golden Decree can improve

Tue Jul 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with tickets for the $341 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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Racing at Gulfstream Park (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $86,735 Pick 6 mandatory payout

Mon Jul 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 13, at Finger Lakes, along with a horse to single in Gulfstream Park’s mandatory-payout $86,735 Pick 6 carryover.

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Sierra Leone wins the Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

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

Sat Jul 11 2026TwinSpires Staff

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Good Cheer winning the Kentucky Oaks (G1) at Churchill Downs (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: All-stakes Pick 3 at Prairie Meadows

Fri Jul 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 10, at Prairie Meadows, along with horses to single in Pick 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Colonial Downs, Ellis Park, and Saratoga.

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Racing at Ellis Park. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park

Thu Jul 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 9, at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including horses to play in two carryovers.

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Racing at Delaware Park. (Photo by Hoofprints, Inc./Mary Lyons)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware Park’s $13,687 Pick 5 carryover

Wed Jul 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 8, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $13,687 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle’s $2,080 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Jul 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, July 7 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $2,080 Pick 5 carryover.

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Racing at Colonial Downs. (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Riva Red looks to improve

Mon Jul 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, July 6, at Colonial Downs and Ellis Park, including a second-time starter at 6-1 odds.

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Kings River Knight wins the E.B. Johnson S. at Los Alamitos.

Racing at Los Alamitos (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exactas at Los Alamitos and Canterbury Park

Fri Jul 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, July 3 at Los Alamitos and Canterbury Park, including a pair of cold exactas.

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Racing at Canterbury Park (Photo by Coady Photography/Canterbury Park)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Dirt to turf at 6-1

Thu Jul 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, July 2, at Presque Isle Downs and Canterbury Park, including a 6-1 shot switching from dirt to turf.

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Racing at Assiniboia Downs (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Exacta at Assiniboia

Wed Jul 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, July 1, at Presque Isle Downs and Assiniboia Downs, along with horses to single in the $5,049 Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s Super High 5 carryover

Tue Jun 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 30, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to play in Mountaineer’s $1,137 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $4,300 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle

Mon Jun 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 29, at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, including a horse to single in Presque Isle’s $4,300 Pick 5 carryover.

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Lagynos wins the Arlington Handicap at Churchill Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 27, 2026]

Sat Jun 27 2026TwinSpires Staff

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Racing at Los Alamitos (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Los Alamitos, Emerald Downs

Fri Jun 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 26, at Gulfstream Park and Colonial Downs, along with analysis of Super High 5 carryovers at Los Alamitos and Emerald Downs.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Aqueduct’s $139,950 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 25, at Colonial Downs and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in Aqueduct’s $139,950 Pick 6 carryover and Churchill’s $6,451 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Price plays at Churchill Downs

Wed Jun 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 24 at Churchill Downs and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 20-1 longshot to use in pursuit of Churchill’s $12,627 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: First-timers at 8-1 odds

Tue Jun 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 23 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a ticket for Presque Isle’s $1,756 Pick 5 carryover.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: La Canonica for an upset

Mon Jun 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 22, at Finger Lakes, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including tickets for the $2,825 Super High 5 carryover at Assiniboia.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mo the Merrier at 5-1

Fri Jun 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 19 at Aqueduct and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $501 Super High 5 carryover at Emerald Downs.

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Hawthorne (Photo by Four Footed Fotos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Playing Hawthorne’s Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 18, at Hawthorne and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for Hawthorne’s $537 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 20-1 at Churchill Downs

Wed Jun 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 17, at Churchill Downs and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $863 Super High 5 carryover at Thistledown.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Last Move can finish first in debut

Tue Jun 16 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 16, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including horses to bet in the $1,807 Super High 5 carryover at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Presque Isle Pick 5 carryover

Mon Jun 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 15 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Santa Anita, along with a horse to single in the $2,011 Pick 5 carryover at Presque Isle Downs.

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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [June 13, 2026]

Sat Jun 13 2026TwinSpires Staff

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill, Santa Anita

Fri Jun 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 12 at Churchill Downs, Santa Anita, and Prairie Meadows, including tickets for Churchill’s $5,371 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Aqueduct (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Aqueduct, Churchill

Thu Jun 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 11, at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, along with horses to play in carryovers at Churchill and Aqueduct.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: How to bet Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jun 10 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 10 at Churchill Downs and Assiniboia Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $8,018 Super High 5 carryover.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Four carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue Jun 09 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 9 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with horses to play in a quartet of carryovers at Horseshoe Indianapolis.

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Racing at Parx. (Photo by Equi-Photo)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $351,756 Pick 5 mandatory payout

Mon Jun 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 8 at Finger Lakes and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $351,756 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.

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LIVE Belmont Stakes 2026 predictions, odds, picks, analysis, horses, and results

Sat Jun 06 2026TwinSpires Staff

Stay with us throughout today to get Belmont Stakes 2026 predictions, odds on the Belmont Stakes and the entire undercard, in-depth contender analysis as we explore Belmont Stakes horses and everything they have to offer, picks, results and more.

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Official 2026 Belmont Stakes Betting Guide

Sat Jun 06 2026TwinSpires Staff

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

Sat Jun 06 2026TwinSpires 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 Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photos/Amira Chichakly)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Longshots at Churchill, Saratoga

Fri Jun 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 5 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, including a pair of double-digit longshots.

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Racing at Charles Town (Photo by Coady Photography/Charles Town Racing)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mandatory-payout $101,971 Pick 6 carryover

Thu Jun 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 4 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in the mandatory-payout $101,971 Pick 6 carryover at Charles Town.

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Sovereignty wins the 2025 Belmont Stakes at Saratoga. (Photo by Coglianese Photo)

Belmont Stakes 2026 odds, news and notes

Thu Jun 04 2026TwinSpires Staff

Bookmark this page to get the latest Belmont Stakes 2026 odds, entries, expert picks and analysis as handicappers everywhere lock in.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $8,344 Super High 5 carryover

Wed Jun 03 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 2 at Saratoga and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $8,344 Super High 5 carryover.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer

Tue Jun 02 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 2 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Assiniboia Downs, along with a ticket for the $1,231 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: T’ Ray can win Tapeta return

Mon Jun 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 1 at Finger Lakes, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a pair of exactas.

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Churchill Downs Scenic. (TwinSpires / Jessica Piatt)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 30, 2026]

Sat May 30 2026TwinSpires 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 Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Superwolf goes for five in a row

Fri May 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 29 at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Belterra Park, including an exacta in the Best of Ohio Babst/Palacios Memorial S.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover

Thu May 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 28 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including tickets for Churchill’s $9,452 Super High 5 carryover.

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Instant Replay returns

Wed May 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 27, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a stakes winner making his 2026 debut.

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Assiniboia Downs Racing (Courtesy of Assiniboia Downs)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 12-1 shot at Assiniboia Downs

Tue May 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 26 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Presque Isle Downs, and Assiniboia Downs, including a first-time starter at 12-1 odds.

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover

Mon May 25 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 25 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, including tickets for Churchill’s $54,587 Super High 5 carryover.

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Aqueduct (Vance Hanson photo)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 23 2026]

Sat May 23 2026TwinSpires 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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Horse Racing Tournament Talk: Weekend recap, upcoming tournaments, & big winners

Fri May 22 2026TwinSpires Staff

It's time for our horse racing tournament talk. Let's discuss last weekend's tournaments, assess upcoming tournament potential and congratulate our weekend winners

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $60,494 Pick 6 carryover

Fri May 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to play in Pick 6 and Super High 5 carryovers at Churchill and Santa Anita.

Gulfstream Park

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles at Churchill and Indianapolis

Thu May 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 21, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with a horse to single in Hawthorne’s $255 Pick 6 carryover.

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Racing at Presque Isle Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mott trainee at Presque Isle Downs

Wed May 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 20, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a Riley Mott trainee who has been facing tough competition.

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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: Hyperlink tries Horseshoe Indianapolis

Tue May 19 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 19, at Presque Isle Downs, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Assiniboia Downs, including a 7-2 shot shipping from Kentucky to Indiana.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Florida to Indiana shipper

Mon May 18 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 18 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 4-1 shot shipping from Florida to Indiana.

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LIVE Preakness 2026: Odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries

Sat May 16 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Preakness 2026 coverage with odds, betting tips, expert picks, horses, and entries.

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Burnham Square demolished the Elkhorn (G2) at Keeneland

Burnham Square romped by a stakes-record margin in the Elkhorn (G2) at Keeneland (Photo by Coady Media)

Scully: Downs After Dark Pick 4 Play Saturday, May 16, 2026

Sat May 16 2026James Scully

After Saturday's Preakness (G1), horseplayers can turn to Saturday's Downs After Dark program, and James Scully offers up a Pick 4 ticket.

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Black-Eyed Susan Day Scenics at Laurel Park. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 15]

Sat May 16 2026TwinSpires Staff

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

Preakness Stakes

Official 2026 Preakness Stakes betting guide: expert picks, longshots, and analysis

Fri May 15 2026TwinSpires Staff

Our expert team of handicappers—including James Scully, Kellie Reilly, Vance Hanson, Keeler Johnson, and Dean Keppler—provide an unmatched breakdown of Preakness Weekend. We go beyond the surface, analyzing the contenders, betting tipsheets for different budgets, longshot picks, run style analysis, and more. Download your copy today!

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Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $22,400 Super High 5 at Churchill Downs

Fri May 15 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 15 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Laurel Park, including a ticket for Churchill’s $22,400 Super High 5 carryover.

Laurel Park

Saturday Flirt wins at Kentucky Downs. (Photo by Coady Media)

Scully: Playing Pick 3 on 2026 Black-Eyed Susan program

Fri May 15 2026James Scully

Despite the lack of any graded stakes winners, Friday’s Black-Eyed Susan (G2) at Laurel Park offers intrigue for horseplayers, with a competitive field of 10 three-year-olds set for the 1 1/8-mile event.

Belmont Stakes

Racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Photography)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover

Thu May 14 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 14, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, including a ticket for Churchill’s $10,040 Super High 5 carryover.

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Journalism wins the 2025 Preakness Stakes

2026 Preakness Stakes: Odds, Picks, News and Notes

Wed May 13 2026TwinSpires Staff

The Preakness News and Notes is a one stop shop for everything you need to know about Preakness Stakes Weekend.

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Horseshoe Indianapolis racing (Photo by Coady Media)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Ekati Flatter in the Corningstone

Wed May 13 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 13 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 6-1 shot in the Corningstone H.

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Racing at Horseshoe Indianapolis (Photo by Coady Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Sprint to route at 10-1

Tue May 12 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 5 at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 10-1 shot stretching out in distance.

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

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Horseshoe Indianapolis longshots

Mon May 11 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 11, at Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a pair of double-digit longshots.

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Start the Ride wins the California Chrome Cal Cup Derby at Santa Anita. (Photo by Horsephotos.com)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $42,057 Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita

Fri May 08 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 8 at Gulfstream Park, Churchill Downs, and Santa Anita, including horses to single in Santa Anita’s $42,057 Pick 6 carryover.

Gulfstream Park

Turf racing at Churchill Downs (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 shot at Churchill Downs

Thu May 07 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 7, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in the $850 Pick 6 carryover at Hawthorne.

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

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Triple Crown nominee at 6-1

Wed May 06 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 6 at Thistledown and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including an unraced Triple Crown nominee at 6-1 morning-line odds.

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Racing at Louisiana Downs (Photo by Hodges Photography)

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $12,615 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs

Tue May 05 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 5, at Finger Lakes and Horseshoe Indianapolis, along with horses to single in the $12,615 Pick 5 carryover at Louisiana Downs.

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Racing at Thistledown. (Photo by JJ Zamaiko Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Doubles at Thistledown

Mon May 04 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 4 at Thistledown, including a pair of daily doubles.

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LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026: Expert picks, horses, odds, best bets and more

Sat May 02 2026TwinSpires Staff

Follow LIVE Kentucky Derby 2026 coverage with expert picks, horses, odds, best bets, and race insights.

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2026 Official Kentucky Derby Betting Guide: Expert picks, analysis, and more

Sat May 02 2026TwinSpires Staff

Whether you’re a seasoned handicapper or a newcomer looking to make the "most exciting two minutes in sports" even more thrilling, the Official TwinSpires Kentucky Derby 152 Betting Guide is your ultimate trackside companion.

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LIVE Kentucky Oaks 2026: Horses, odds, picks, and analysis

Fri May 01 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our Kentucky Oaks 2026 LIVE coverage and exclusive AMA with Jason Beem.

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Racing at Santa Anita (Photo by Benoit Photo)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Santa Anita’s $157,177 Pick 6 carryover

Fri May 01 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, May 1 at Churchill Downs, Aqueduct, and Santa Anita, including horses to bet in Santa Anita’s $157,177 Pick 6 carryover.

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Churchill Downs Scenic. (TwinSpires / Jessica Piatt)

LIVE: Thurby 2026 Schedule, Expert Picks & Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide

Thu Apr 30 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our Thurby 2026 LIVE coverage and Kentucky Derby Weekend Guide.

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Caldera wins at Oaklawn Park. (Photo by Coady Media)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Carryovers at Churchill, Santa Anita

Thu Apr 30 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 30 at Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to play in Super High 5 and Pick 6 carryovers at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita.

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Parchment Party relished an off-the-turf marathon in the Belmont Gold Cup (Photo by Coglianese Photos)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Stakes at Churchill Downs

Wed Apr 29 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 29 at Churchill Downs, including plays in the Kentucky Juvenile S. and Isaac Murphy Marathon S.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: $58,481 Pick 5 carryover

Tue Apr 28 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 28 at Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in the $58,481 Pick 5 carryover at Turf Paradise.

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Racing at Finger Lakes (Photo by SV Photography)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Finger Lakes opening day

Mon Apr 27 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 27 at Finger Lakes and Turf Paradise, including a trio of exactas.

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LIVE Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 coverage: Exploring Kentucky Derby Horses

Sat Apr 25 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 coverage!

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $44,695 Pick 6 carryover

Fri Apr 24 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 24 at Keeneland and Oaklawn Park, including horses to single in Keeneland $44,695 Pick 6 carryover.

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LIVE Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 coverage: Exploring Kentucky Derby Horses

Thu Apr 23 2026TwinSpires Staff

Welcome to our LIVE Kentucky Derby post position draw 2026 coverage!

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Hawthorne (Photo by Four Footed Fotos)

Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Hawthorne Pick 6 carryover

Thu Apr 23 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, April 23 at Keeneland, Gulfstream Park, and Oaklawn Park, along with horses to single in the $285 Pick 6 carryover at Hawthorne.

Oaklawn Park

Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Keeneland’s $54,038 Pick 6 carryover

Wed Apr 22 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, April 22, at Keeneland and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including horses to play in Keeneland’s $54,038 Pick 6 carryover.

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

Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Cox first-timer at 3-1

Tue Apr 21 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, April 21 at Horseshoe Indianapolis, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, including a first-time starter trained by Brad Cox.

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Racing at Mountaineer (Photo by Coady Media/Mountaineer)

Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer’s $1,550 Super High 5 carryover

Mon Apr 20 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, April 20, at Thistledown, Will Rogers Downs, and Turf Paradise, along with a ticket for the $1,550 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.

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Keeneland (Photo courtesy of Keeneland)

Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Durante at 8-1

Fri Apr 17 2026J. Keeler Johnson

Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, April 17 at Keeneland, along with a horse to single in Oaklawn Park’s $1,807 Pick 6 carryover.

Oaklawn Park

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

Oaklawn Park

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.

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