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
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
Maybe I Was Wrong?

Maybe I Was Wrong?

Ed thought Kentucky Downs' $5 win-place-show minimum wouldn't matter much. After watching the meet and his 83-year-old dad sit it out, he's calling himself out for forgetting the $2 bettor.

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Ed Meyer3 min read
A Story of Two Forms of Gaming

A Story of Two Forms of Gaming

Slots were supposed to save horse racing. Now Gulfstream Park is fighting to cut Thoroughbred racing loose from its casino license, and Ed wonders what the sport gave up along the way.

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Ed Meyer2 min read
New Day

New Day

Kentucky Downs raises its win-place-show minimum to $5 for 2026, and Ed makes the case that a bold, one-of-a-kind meet deserves bold ideas.

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

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

Ed Meyer's observations from a post-Derby week in racing: shrinking field sizes, simulcast scheduling wars, transparency on DQs and scratches, and what tracks could do to grow handle and communicate better with bettors.

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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

Iron Honor drew post 9 as the 9-2 morning-line favorite, fitting Chad Brown's Preakness blueprint. 3 Kentucky Derby starters in the 14-horse field - including Ocelli, who'd be the first maiden to win the Preakness since 1888. Here's the full draw and what we're watching for May 16 at Laurel.

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Horstradamus6 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

Renegade drew the rail and stayed the 4-1 morning-line favorite. Brad Cox saddles three of the top contenders. Here's the full field and what we're watching for May 2.

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Horstradamus4 min read
2026 Kentucky Oaks Post Position Draw: Field, Odds, and What We're Watching

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

Zany drew post 2 and earned the 4-1 morning-line favorite tag. Brad Cox returns to defend with Prom Queen. Here's the full Oaks field and what we're watching.

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Horstradamus3 min read
Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

Kentucky Derby 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

Brad Cox has 3 of the top 5 points earners, Irad Ortiz has a four-way riding decision, and rain may be in the Derby Day forecast. Our 2026 Derby preview.

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Horstradamus5 min read
Kentucky Oaks 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

Kentucky Oaks 2026 Preview: Contenders, Storylines, and What to Watch

California favorite Meaning, Ashland winner Percy's Bar, and the Churchill Downs-experienced Bella Ballerina headline a competitive 2026 Oaks field. Our preview.

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Horstradamus4 min read