Six thoroughbreds racing on the Keeneland turf course, with fall trees and the limestone grandstand behind them

Breeders' Cup Turf Spot Plays

Ed's six turf spot plays for Breeders' Cup Friday and Saturday at Keeneland, from a 15-1 European juvenile sprinter to the Mile's defending champion.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
A field of thoroughbreds breaking from the starting gate under a purple and orange sunset, with the lit grandstand behind them

2026 Breeders' Cup Saturday Post Position Draw: Fields, Odds, and What We're Watching

Forever Young drew post 5 as the 2-1 Classic favorite, Englishman is 4-5 from the far outside in the Sprint, and Ombudsman is out of the Turf. All nine fields and what we're watching for October 31.

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Horstradamus14 min read
Two thoroughbreds and their jockeys waiting side by side in the green starting gate, with fall trees behind the track

2026 Breeders' Cup Friday Post Position Draw: Fields, Odds, and What We're Watching

Hughes drew post 5 at even money in the Juvenile, and Sun Goddess meets Green Empress again in the Juvenile Fillies Turf. Full fields and what we're watching for October 30 at Keeneland.

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Horstradamus9 min read
A dark bay thoroughbred and jockey in navy and gold silks galloping on the turf past a packed grandstand and the tote board

Last Furlong of Keeneland

The Breeders' Cup returns to Lexington. Ed covers how Keeneland plays, the short-stretch finish line that trips up handicappers, and the wagers where the value lives on the big days.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Horstradamus, a dark horse in a wizard's hat and starry purple cape, rearing above a misty racetrack beneath glowing zodiac signs

WinningPonies Upgrades Its Horstradamus® AI Rating Engine Ahead of the Breeders' Cup

WinningPonies' Horstradamus® AI rating engine has had its biggest upgrade yet, live now and in time for the Breeders' Cup. Here are the results behind it.

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WinningPonies2 min read
A jockey in green and gold silks on a bay thoroughbred in the Keeneland paddock under a sycamore in fall color, with a crowd looking on

First Thoughts About Breeders' Cup Saturday

Halloween brings the best horses in the world to Keeneland. Ed shares the angles he uses for eight Breeders' Cup Saturday races, from the Turf Sprint to the Classic, plus his first lean in each.

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Ed Meyer4 min read
A jockey in purple and gold silks on a dark bay thoroughbred racing past a packed grandstand hung with Breeders' Cup Friday banners

First Thoughts About Breeders' Cup Friday

Breeders' Cup Friday at Keeneland is almost here. Ed shares the angles he uses to handicap the Juvenile Fillies Turf, Juvenile Fillies, and Juvenile, plus his first leans in each.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Saturday BC Selections

Saturday BC Selections

Get expert Breeders' Cup selections for Saturday's races. We break down key contenders like Hope Road, Reef Runner, and Kopion for optimal handicapping.

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Ed Meyer1 min read
Breeders' Cup Friday - Early Picks

Breeders' Cup Friday - Early Picks

Get early picks and handicapping insights for Breeders' Cup Friday! Discover top contenders like True Love in the Juvenile Turf Sprint and Explora in the Juvenile Fillies.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Looking Back on Breeders' Cup

Looking Back on Breeders' Cup

Reflecting on the Breeders' Cup, the author ponders the spectacle and challenges the current format. Is the two-day event overloaded with too many races?

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Ed Meyer3 min read
Breeders' Cup - Saturday - Power Plays

Breeders' Cup - Saturday - Power Plays

Prepare for Breeders' Cup Saturday with expert power plays. Analyze track biases from Friday and review top picks for the F&M Sprint, BC Turf Sprint, Distaff, and BC Turf.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Breeders' Cup - First Look - Friday

Breeders' Cup - First Look - Friday

Get a first look at potential contenders for Breeders' Cup Friday. We highlight early picks for races like the Juvenile Turf Sprint, including key insights on international runners.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
Friday Breeders' Cup - Spot Plays

Friday Breeders' Cup - Spot Plays

Breeders' Cup is here! Get ready for the action with our expert spot plays for Friday's card, including analysis for specific horses and races.

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Ed Meyer3 min read