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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.
Analysis
2025 Epsom Derby: Looking past Coolmore and Godolphin
The Derby (G1) on Saturday is the sole British race I'll be focused on this weekend, and the last before my annual attack on Royal Ascot later this month.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Matt Winn Stakes at Churchill Downs
A stellar field has entered Sunday’s $400,000 Matt Winn (G3) at Churchill Downs. Five of the seven entrants are alumni from the 2025 Kentucky Derby (G1).
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Delaware’s $11,046 Pick 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Friday, June 6 at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park, along with a horse to single in Delaware Park’s $11,046 Pick 5 carryover.
Racing
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).
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday June 7, 2025
A fun three-race sequence in the middle of the Churchill Downs card on Saturday will comprise the Pick 3 of the Week.
Wagering
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How to bet the 2025 New York Stakes
A fine field of eight fillies and mares will travel 1 3/16 miles over the Saratoga green in Friday’s lucrative $750,000 New York S. (G1).
Wagering
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for Belmont weekend, June 6-7
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali defend their best bets and fades for Belmont Stakes weekend at Saratoga.
Racing
Top 10 storylines for 2025 Belmont Stakes Day
If the third jewel of the Triple Crown offers most of the storylines, the undercard has its own brand of intrigue.
Racing
Saratoga: Spot Plays for June 6, 2025
Weather and track conditions for Friday's blockbuster card at Saratoga remain uncertain at this writing, but the hope is that the following horses of interest will be suited by a dry or wet main track.
Racing
2025 Epsom Oaks: Giselle, Elwateen have appeal at a price
Godolphin’s #1 Desert Flower (6-5) brings an unbeaten record into Friday’s Oaks (G1) at Epsom, but will she be as effective on the step up to 1 1/2 miles?
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Ogden Phipps Stakes
Seven graded stakes winners, four of which have achieved glory at the Grade 1 level, will tussle in Friday’s exciting $500,000 Ogden Phipps S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Scully: Pick 3 play for Belmont at Saratoga Friday
Friday’s 14-race Belmont at Saratoga program includes six stakes, and Grade 1 winners Good Cheer, Raging Sea, and She Feels Pretty loom as imposing favorites over the final six races on the card.
Racing
2025 Belmont Stakes Festival: International form in Friday's Belmont Gold Cup, Just a Game
We’ll take a look at two making their U.S. debuts in graded stakes on Friday, German shipper Flatten the Curve in the Belmont Gold Cup (G2) and Resolute Racing’s new recruit A Lilac Rolla in the Just a Game (G1).
Racing
Betting exotics in the 2025 Mighty Beau Stakes
It’s not every day you see a Kentucky Derby (G1) alumnus entered in a five-furlong turf sprint, but Saturday’s $225,000 Mighty Beau S. at Churchill Downs features such a situation.
Racing
Betting the 2025 Belmont Stakes on Different Budgets
For the first time since 2013, each of the top-three Derby finishers will compete in the race, making the spectacle even that much more exciting.
Racing
The Best Longshot to bet in the 2025 Belmont Stakes
Saratoga Race Course will play host to the $2 million Belmont S. (G1) for the second consecutive season in 2025, and this edition of the race is one of the strongest in recent memory.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Good Cheer in the Acorn Stakes
Six sophomore fillies will attempt to take down unbeaten Kentucky Oaks (G1) phenom #2 Good Cheer (1-2) in Friday’s $500,000 Acorn S. (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Tips, picks, and bets for the 2025 Tremont and Astoria at Saratoga
It can be tricky to handicap early-season stakes races for two-year-olds, such as Thursday’s $150,000 Tremont S. and $150,000 Astoria S. at Saratoga.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for June 5, 2025
Jason gives his final Belmont Stakes (G1) thoughts and talks about "Logical Top Two" races that come up on a card.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Saratoga’s $55,493 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, June 5 at Gulfstream Park, Saratoga, and Churchill Downs, including a horse to single in Saratoga’s $55,493 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 5, 2025
Jason discusses the Belmont Day Late Pick 5 sequence, talks some stakes races for the weekend, and Kellie Reilly joins us for International radar to preview the Epsom Derby (G1) and Oaks (G1).
Racing
Meet the Contenders: 2025 Belmont Stakes
Meet the horses running in the 2025 Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park. For each horse, we're listing a pro, a con, and a rating of potential.
Analysis
Saratoga: Spot Plays for June 5, 2025
After a Wednesday program devoted primarily to New York-breds, Thursday's card at Saratoga is nearly free of restricted races save one maiden for fillies and mares on the turf.
Racing
Saratoga: Spot Plays for 2025 Belmont Stakes Day
Saturday's Belmont Stakes Day program at Saratoga is tremendous in many respects, but I'll be taking a swing against some of the shorter-priced favorites.
Racing
Epsom Derby, Belmont Stakes Double a bet worth having
The New York Racing Association announced this week that on June 7, it would offer a special transatlantic Double wager linking two of the world’s oldest and most prestigious classics: the Derby (G1) at Epsom and the Belmont (G1) at Saratoga.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, June 4, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
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!
Belmont Stakes
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 15-1 maiden at Saratoga
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, June 4 at Saratoga and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 15-1 longshot with promising credentials.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 4, 2025
Jason discusses some of the races from Belmont Stakes Day and then welcomes in aspiring track announcer Liam Molinaro to talk about his upcoming weekend calling at Gulfstream, growing up in a racing family, and more!
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Stephen Foster Preview Day and Belmont lookahead
On this week's Racing Roundtable, James Scully, Vance Hanson, and Ashley Anderson discuss Mystik Dan's return to the winner's circle in the Blame (G3) on Stephen Foster Preview Day. Then they grade the top performers in other stakes action and look ahead to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga this weekend.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Mountaineer Super High 5 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, June 3 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with tickets for the $1,450 Super High 5 carryover at Mountaineer.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 3, 2025
Jason discusses the Belmont Stakes (G1) draw and welcomes in NYRA morning line maker and handicapper David Aragona to talk all things Belmont Stakes week.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
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
Racing
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:
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: 8-1 from a hot trainer
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, June 2 at Finger Lakes and Thistledown, including an 8-1 shot from a red-hot trainer.
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for June 2, 2025
Jason discusses a few of his favorite things from this past weekend in racing.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 2, 2025
Jason discusses his trip to Gulfstream Park as well as racing from Churchill Downs on Stephen Foster Preview day!
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, June 2, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Emerald Downs: Analyzing the $9,697 Pick 5 carryover
No one solved the 50-cent Pick 5 at Emerald Downs on Saturday, which means the Sunday card just got more interesting with a $9,697 carryover on the table.
Racing
Singles for Santa Anita’s $48,870 Pick 6 carryover
The Saturday card at Santa Anita is highlighted by a non-jackpot carryover worth $48,870 in the $2 Pick 6.
Racing
Scully: Pick 3 play on Stephen Foster Preview Day
Saturday is Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs, offering six prep races for the Stephen Foster (G1) program on June 28.
Racing
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [May 31-June 1]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for the night of May 30
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Woodbine Saturday
A total of four graded stakes races will be hosted by Woodbine on Saturday, and I selected a three-race sequence of the black-type tilts as the Pick 3 of the Week.
Racing
How to bet the Triple Bend Stakes
A strong cast of five dashers will travel seven panels on the Santa Anita dirt in Saturday’s $100,000 Triple Bend S. (G3).
Wagering
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill, Santa Anita 2yos
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for three juvenile races on Friday, May 30 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita,
Racing
Pick 4 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 31, 2025
Four Grade 3 tilts comprise the Pick 4 of the Week during Stephen Foster Preview Day at Churchill Downs on Saturday.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Early Adopter in the Audubon Stakes
A well-matched field of eight sophomores will travel nine furlongs on the Churchill Downs green in Saturday’s $275,000 Audubon S.
Wagering
How to bet the 2025 Mint Julep Stakes
A very good field of 11 fillies and mares will travel 1 1/16 miles over the Churchill Downs turf in Sunday’s $250,000 Mint Julep S. (G3).
Racing
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for May 31, 2025
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali debate their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs for Stephen Foster Preview Day.
Analysis
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem May 29, 2025
Jason discusses the Breeders' Cup returning to New York in 2027.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Churchill and Charles Town carryovers
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 29 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Churchill Downs, along with horses to play in non-jackpot carryovers at Churchill and Charles Town.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 29, 2025
Jason discusses some news from the racing world and looks ahead to Saturday's huge card at Churchill Downs.
Racing
British Spot Plays: Sandown selections May 29
Thursday's twilight program at Sandown features a pair of Group 3s and two listed stakes.
Racing
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Militant can win return
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 28 at Delaware Park and Horseshoe Indianapolis, including a 9-2 shot returning from a layoff.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 28, 2025
Jason opens the show discussing Friday night's races from Penn National. Then we welcome in Prairie Meadows' racing secretary Eric DeCoster to talk Prairie racing, his journey in racing, and much more!
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Memorial Day Weekend Recap, Look Ahead to Stephen Foster Preview Day
On this week's Racing Roundtable, Ashley Anderson and James Scully recap highlights from Memorial Day Weekend and take an early look at Saturday's Stephen Foster Preview Day
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Wednesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Whiskey Tryst can spring 10-1 upset
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 27 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a horse to single in the $9,016 Pick 5 carryover at Finger Lakes.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 27, 2025
Jason discusses some news from the holiday weekend, including the passing of trainer Christophe Clement.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 27, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Tuesday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Graded stakes and a $28,225 Pick 6 carryover
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares Memorial Day best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 26 at Churchill Downs and Santa Anita, along with horses to single in Aqueduct’s $28,225 Pick 6 carryover.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 26, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes Monday’s card at Presque Isle Downs and offers his selections.
Analysis
Carryovers: Churchill’s $290,139 Pick 5, Gulfstream’s $54,774 Pick 6 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to single in a pair of rich Sunday carryovers at Churchill Downs and Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Tall Tales of the Track: Pink Star Springs a Surprise
Pink Star, bred and owned by J. Hal Woodford, was a grandson of another Derby winner, yet he almost did not contest the big race. His improbable win, characterized by a powerful late surge, remains a testament to the unpredictable nature of horse racing and the spirit of a true underdog.
Kentucky Derby
Picks: Churchill tournaments, Delaware Park’s $11,105 Pick 5 carryover
A Pick 5 carryover at Delaware Park and a pair of tournaments at Churchill Downs are among the enticing betting options for horseplayers to pursue on Saturday.
Racing
Hong Kong Spot Plays: Champions, Chater Cup, and more
If you’re up late and craving top-tier racing, it doesn’t get much better than this card, which includes the Champions and Chater Cup (G1).
Analysis
International spotlight: ‘Hell’ to pay for Irish 2000 Guineas favorite?
Overturned as the favorite in the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket, Field of Gold turns up at the Curragh for compensation in Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1).
Racing
Scully: Pick 3 play for Churchill Downs May 24
Saturday’s 10-race program at Churchill Downs features the $250,000 Keertana, a 1 1/2-mile turf stakes for fillies and mares.
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of May 24
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Friday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Juveniles across the country
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for a trio of juvenile races on Friday, May 23 at Aqueduct, Gulfstream Park, and Churchill Downs.
Racing
Betting With, and Against, Tarneema in the Keertana Stakes
Eight fillies and mares will go 1 1/2 miles on the Churchill Downs lawn in Saturday’s $250,000 Keertana S. The Shadwell homebred #2 Tarneema (3-1) has been installed as the tepid morning-line choice in the well-matched cast.
Wagering
Pick 4 of the Week: Santa Anita Saturday, May 24, 2025
A handful of black-type races for California-bred runners will be hosted by Santa Anita on Saturday, and three of the five are part of the Pick 4 of the Week.
Racing
Exotics Plays for the Paradise Creek Stakes
A deep and talented field of nine three-year-olds will travel six furlongs on the outer turf at Aqueduct in Saturday’s $150,000 Paradise Creek S.
Racing
How to bet the 2025 Santa Margarita Stakes
Trainer Bob Baffert has a pair of imposing fillies signed on for the $200,000 Santa Margarita S. (G2) at Santa Anita on Sunday.
Racing
Pick 3 of the Week: Churchill Downs Saturday, May 24, 2025
I’ll take aim at the closing trio of competitive races on the Churchill Downs Saturday card for the Pick 3 of the Week.
Racing
2025 Preakness Reflections: Journalism Earns Well-Deserved Classic Victory
The 150th edition of the Preakness S. (G1) provided us with an expected result with Journalism living up to his even-money status as the heavily backed favorite.
Analysis
The Jury: Expert Picks, Bets, and Fades for May 24, 2025
The TwinSpires Jury of James Scully, Ashley Anderson, and Darin Zoccali discuss their best bets and fades at Churchill Downs and Belmont at Aqueduct over Memorial Day Weekend.
Racing
British Racing $10 Money Back May 23: Play for Goodwood’s 4TH Race
Race 4 is the featured event, the Festival S., with two principals in a cast of nine.
Racing
Thursday Thoughts with Jason Beem for May 22, 2025
Jason discusses online racing communities, friends, and the passing of some members of the horse racing online community.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 22, 2025
Jason discusses some new industry promotions and welcomes in Kellie Reilly for the weekly International Radar segment. Then he looks ahead to racing from Churchill Downs and Santa Anita for the holiday weekend.
Racing
Thursday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Dragoon Guard returns
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Thursday, May 22, at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Churchill Downs, along with tickets for the $15,300 Super High 5 carryover at Gulfstream Park.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Wednesday, May 21, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Wednesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Intrepid Mo can win debut
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Wednesday, May 21 at Delaware Park, Horseshoe Indianapolis, and Presque Isle Downs, including a first-time starter at 4-1 odds.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 21, 2025
Jason welcomes in Aron Wellman from Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners to talk about their Preakness (G1) win with Journalism, the horse's career, the upcoming Belmont (G1), and more!
Racing
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Racing
Racing Roundtable: Journalism and Preakness Day
On this week's Racing Roundtable, guest host Nick Tammaro joins James Scully and Vance Hanson to discuss all thinks Preakness (G1).
Racing
Tuesday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Parx’s $295,843 Pick 5 mandatory payout
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Tuesday, May 20 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, along with a ticket for the mandatory-payout $295,843 Pick 5 carryover at Parx Racing.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 20, 2025
Jason opens the show remembering owner and horseplayer Joe Tartaglia, who passed away this past weekend. Then we welcome Angela Hermann to talk about Canterbury Park's upcoming season that opens Saturday.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Tuesday, May 20, 2025
Dick Powell analyzes the Tuesday action at Presque Isle Downs.
Racing
Betting on underdogs: When and how to spot profitable longshots
Spotting profitable longshots in horse racing is easier said than done. But a few handicapping guidelines can help you identify underdogs worth betting.
Racing
Monday’s Best Bets and Quick Picks: Federal Judge drops in class
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares best bets and quick picks for Monday, May 19 at Horseshoe Indianapolis and Presque Isle Downs, including a graded stakes winner dropping in class.
Racing
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast May 19, 2025
Jason looks back at the wild Preakness won by Journalism and talks about the race, the rides, and much more!
Racing
Monday Morning Message with Jason Beem for May 19, 2025
Jason discusses some thoughts on the Preakness and the final one run at this version of Pimlico Race Course.
Racing
Presque Isle Downs Selections and Analysis for Monday, May 19, 2025
Dick Powell handicaps the Monday card at Presque Isle Downs.
Analysis
Picks: Santa Anita’s $45,807 Pick 6, Churchill Downs tournaments
Handicapper J. Keeler Johnson shares horses to play in a Pick 6 carryover at Santa Anita and a pair of tournaments at Churchill Downs.
Racing
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