Mike Curry
The marquee North American race for fillies and mares on the dirt has long been the Breeders’ Cup Distaff, a staple of the World Championships since the inception of the event in 1984.
Racing
Posted October 23rd, 2026 ·
How to Bet the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Sprint: Trends, Contenders, and Longshots
U.S. Thoroughbred racing is the global leader when it comes to producing elite dirt sprinters, and that makes sense because sprint races on dirt have long been the meat and potatoes of the sport in...
Gambling
Posted October 22nd, 2026 ·
The Language of Horse Racing: Key Terms to Know for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup
We’ve all been there before … walking into an unfamiliar setting and not knowing exactly what to say or what others are talking about. It can be flat-out overwhelming....
Racing
Posted October 22nd, 2026 ·
Can Anyone Beat Notable Speech? What 15 Years of History Say About the Breeders’ Cup Mile
Three horses have won the FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Mile Presented by PDJF over the last 15 editions at 30-1 odds or higher and all 15 winners had one trait in common. Let’s explore what recent history...
Gambling
Posted October 20th, 2026 ·
To Bet or to Fade: Using Trends to Narrow the 2026 Breeders' Cup Classic Field
Returned to its rightful place as the final Breeders’ Cup race of the 14 championship tilts Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course, the $7 million Longines Classic is both the richest race in North...
Gambling
Posted October 17th, 2026 ·
A Look at the Short, But Scintillating History of the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland
Keeneland Race Course has been a treasured Thoroughbred Racing venue for many years —Keeneland celebrated its 90th anniversary Oct. 15, 2026 — but for the first 30-plus years of the Breeders’ Cup...
Racing
Posted October 17th, 2026 ·
Baffert, Pletcher, and Upsets: What 15 Years of Data Says About Betting the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile
With six double-digit longshot winners over the last 15 years, the $2 million FanDuel Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Presented by Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance offers bettors a shot to make some serious...
Gambling
Posted October 14th, 2026 ·
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Nail-Biter of a Coronation
Bricks and Mortar had vaulted into the Horse of the Year debate with five wins in as many starts in 2019 entering the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park....
Legends
Posted October 9th, 2026 ·
An Early Look at the Prospective Field for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course is just around the corner after a frenetic stretch of qualifying races over the last few weeks.
Racing
Posted October 7th, 2026 ·
Ten Key Takeaways You Need to Know From a Monster Weekend of Racing
The weekend of Oct. 2-4 was one of the busiest and most important of the year for North American Thoroughbred racing with marquee stakes races that serve as prep races for the 2026 Breeders Cup...
Racing
Posted October 4th, 2026 ·
Champagne Stakes Field Honors Johnny Gaudreau's Memory
When racing fans hear the name Champagne Stakes, they think about rising star 2-year-olds, the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile, Kentucky Derby prospects, and some of the great Thoroughbreds of all time...
Pop Culture
Posted September 29th, 2026 ·
2026 Goodwood Stakes Cheat Sheet
Over the next three weeks the fields for the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships will come into focus, and the key Southern California steppingstone to the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup...
Racing
Posted September 22nd, 2026 ·