The upcoming weekend in horse racing is easily one of the three or four most active each year, covering a slew of marquee stakes races here in North America and internationally. That’s especially so in 2026, as the postponement of last weekend’s racing at the new Belmont Park due to weather has added even more big-ticket contests to the early-October stakes calendar.
Key Trends to Know for Betting the 2026 Keeneland Fall Meet
Fall racing returns to Keeneland Race Course as the annual October season opens for its 17-raceday meet from Friday, Oct. 2 to Saturday, Oct. 24. Keeneland will attract big fields and quality horses to offer something for every horseplayer, including top 2-year-old racing, great turf racing, and good value wagering and top-rung competition at all levels coming from the heart of the bluegrass in Lexington, Ky.
Key Takeaways from Racing News Five Weeks Out From Breeders’ Cup
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an active weekend in horse racing highlighted by “Win and You’re In” preps at Santa Anita Park, a champion’s tuneup for the Breeders’ Cup at Belmont Park, and the reigning Horse of the Year’s return to training.
Rookie Rankings for 2027 Kentucky Derby Prospects: Sept. 28 Edition
Get ready — the road to the 2027 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is about to take several major turns.
