Free Selections: Stephen Foster Day 2026 / Churchill Downs

Free Selections: Stephen Foster Day 2026 / Churchill Downs

Ed Meyer's free selections for 2026 Stephen Foster Day at Churchill Downs, with picks across the G1 Stephen Foster, G2 Fleur de Lis, G2 Wise Dan, and more.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
The Little Things That Make the Difference

The Little Things That Make the Difference

Ed Meyer on three decades of building relationships at the racetrack: walking the floor with coupons in his pockets, hosting VIP dinners before the Spiral Stakes, and why the difference between a great track and a casino is simply listening.

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Royal Ascot 2026 Picks: More Thunder and Tuesday's Opening Day Stakes

Royal Ascot 2026 Picks: More Thunder and Tuesday's Opening Day Stakes

Ed Meyer's free picks for opening day at Royal Ascot 2026: More Thunder in the Queen Anne Stakes, plus selections in the Coventry, King Charles III, and St. James's Palace.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
New York is a Changing

New York is a Changing

Aqueduct closes its doors June 28 after 132 years of racing history. Ed remembers a cold, windy, unforgettable day at the Big A and looks ahead to the $455 million new Belmont Park, opening September 18 with four racing surfaces and Big Sandy intact.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Belmont Stakes 2026 Picks: Commandment and Saturday's Saratoga Stakes

Belmont Stakes 2026 Picks: Commandment and Saturday's Saratoga Stakes

Ed Meyer's picks for the 2026 Belmont Stakes card at Saratoga: Commandment in the Belmont, plus Segesta, Bentornato, Ag Bullet, Crude Velocity, Knightsbridge, and Rhetorical across the day's Grade 1 and Grade 3 stakes, with trainer-jockey angles and use-withs for each.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
2026 Belmont Stakes Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

2026 Belmont Stakes Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

Renegade drew post 4 as the 2-1 morning-line favorite for Saturday's 158th Belmont, with Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo at 9-2 from the outside post in a 9-horse field. Saratoga, 1 1/4 miles. Here's the full draw and what we're watching for June 6.

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Horstradamus6 min read
Best of Ohio Series - Belterra Park / Friday

Best of Ohio Series - Belterra Park / Friday

Get ready for the Best of Ohio series at Belterra Park! We break down the five $100,000 stakes races and provide handicapping picks for Friday's card.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Preakness 2026 Picks: Incredibolt and Saturday's Laurel Stakes

Preakness 2026 Picks: Incredibolt and Saturday's Laurel Stakes

Get your Preakness 2026 picks here! Dive into our handicapping analysis for supporting stakes like the Maryland Sprint, discussing contenders, jockeys, and strategic plays on a day full of value.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Things I've Noticed: Field Sizes, Simulcast Schedules, and Track Communication

Things I've Noticed: Field Sizes, Simulcast Schedules, and Track Communication

This post-Derby reflection discusses the concerning trend of shrinking horse racing field sizes. It examines historical simulcast scheduling models and the importance of open track communication.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
2026 Preakness Stakes Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

2026 Preakness Stakes Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

The 2026 Preakness Stakes field is set after Monday's draw at Laurel Park. Get the full field, morning-line odds, and key storylines for this wide-open Triple Crown race.

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Horstradamus6 min read
Kentucky Derby 2026 Picks: Chief Wallabee, Prom Queen for the Oaks

Kentucky Derby 2026 Picks: Chief Wallabee, Prom Queen for the Oaks

Kentucky Derby 2026 and Kentucky Oaks picks are in! Get handicapping analysis for Churchill Downs, featuring top contenders like Prom Queen and Chief Wallabee.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Going Out a Winner

Going Out a Winner

Explore the remarkable career of jockey Vernon Bush, who rode his first winner in 1978. Learn about his journey in horse racing, from rider to trainer, alongside his brother George.

Ed Meyer3 min read
2026 Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

2026 Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

The 2026 Kentucky Derby field is set. See the post position draw results, current odds, and what storylines emerged as handicappers prep for the Run for the Roses.

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Horstradamus4 min read