Horse racing stakes, bets, and offers to watch for June 8-14

Percy's Bar wins the Ashland Stakes at Keeneland. (Photo by Coady Media)
The post-Belmont S. (G1) week of racing is packed with exciting action. Here are some highlights to look forward to over the next seven days:
Mandatory payout of a $351,756 Pick 5 carryover
On Monday at Parx Racing, a $351,756 jackpot carryover in the 50-cent “Philly Big 5” Pick 5 will be paid out in mandatory fashion. Every bettor who assembles a winning ticket will win a share of a carryover.
For analysis of the Philly Big 5, check out Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks.
Three-year-old stakes races across the country
Many post-Triple Crown stakes races for three-year-olds are taking place from coast to coast this week. The agenda includes:
- Thursday’s $100,000 Affirmed S. at Santa Anita, featuring Road to the Kentucky Derby alum Secured Freedom.
- Saturday’s $300,000 Delaware Derby at Delaware Park.
- Saturday’s $300,000 Delaware Oaks (G3) at Delaware Park.
- Saturday’s $125,000 Pegasus S. at Monmouth Park.
- Saturday’s $100,000 Summertime Oaks (G3) at Santa Anita.
- Saturday’s $175,000 Monomoy Girl S. at Churchill Downs, in which Ashland (G1) winner Percy’s Bar will seek to rebound from a seventh-place finish in the Kentucky Oaks (G1).
Percy's Bar stays perfect in the Debutante at @churchilldowns! 🏆@luanmachado85 was in the saddle for trainer Ben Colebrook!
— TwinSpires Racing 🏇 (@TwinSpires) June 29, 2025
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Lucrative offers at Churchill Downs
TwinSpires bettors playing Churchill Downs this week can benefit from a variety of special offers, including:
- $250,000 Minimum Guarantee Jackpot 8: Play the Jackpot 8 for a chance to win a guaranteed payout of $250,000 for any single winner of the entire Jackpot 8.
- $2,000 Early Pick 4 Hit It & Split It at Churchill Downs: Hit the Early Pick 4 at Churchill Downs for a chance to split a $2,000 prize pool on Thursday.
- 4x Rewards Points at Churchill Downs: Receive 4x rewards points on all wagers at Churchill Downs on Friday.
- $6,000 Split the 6 at Churchill Downs: Place $10+ win wagers in selected races at Churchill Downs on Saturday. Win wagers in each selected race qualify for a split of the race’s $1,000 prize pool, with a total of $6,000 up for grabs.
- 3x Rewards Points at Churchill Downs: Receive 3x rewards points on all wagers at Churchill Downs on Sunday.
Enjoy the racing!
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