For the 10th year in a row, America’s Best Racing is challenging some of the brightest minds in horse betting to come up with their top three picks for key races every weekend leading up to the 2026 Triple Crown and then continuing through the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland. The handicappers face off in what we like to call the “Big-Race Showdown.”
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: ‘Too Close to Call’ in Unforgettable Dead Heat
In its 40 years, the Breeders’ Cup World Championships has produced many stretch duels that have become part of racing’s lore, from the very first Classic in 1984 to Tiznow’s back-to-back Classic wins in 2000 and 2001, and on through Blame’s defeat of Zenyatta in the 2010 Classic and
2026 Del Mar Futurity at a Glance
The Grade 1 Del Mar Futurity drew five contenders on Sunday’s closing-day card for the Del Mar summer meet with two entrants trained by Hall of Famer Bob Baffert and the other three from the barn of trainer Doug O’Neill.
2026 Mint Millions Stakes at a Glance
Labor Day will provide a lucrative payday to some lucky connections Monday as Kentucky Downs will present the $2 million Mint Millions Invitational Stakes. The mile turf feature attracted a well-matched field of 10 including two entrants from overseas. The race is part of a stellar 14-race card loaded with big fields and wagering value.
