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J. Keeler Johnson tabs Faithful Departed over Luster in the $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) at Keeneland. His analysis breaks down the full field, including SOLOIST and Storm's Wake. ##Handicapping
The BHA says a proposed rise in Machine Games Duty to 40% could cut British racing income by £92 million a year. The issue reaches levy funding, media rights contributions, and betting shop economics. ##Handicapping
Gaudreau leads the Oct. 3 Champagne Stakes at Belmont Park, a 1-mile test that offers a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile berth and Derby points. Here’s a look at the field and the race shape. ##Handicapping
Fully Subscribed heads the Oct. 4 Spinster at Keeneland after wins in the Shuvee and Personal Ensign. The Grade 1 drew five, including Regaled, Immersive, Snowyte, and Counting Stars. ##Handicapping ##BC2026
Imperial Honor is the pick for Friday’s American Pharoah Stakes (G1) at Santa Anita, a Breeders’ Cup Juvenile qualifier. The field brings together runners from the Best Pal, Del Mar Futurity, and Frontrunner. ##Handicapping ##BC2026
Q B Rocket is the choice in Saturday’s Claiborne Breeders' Futurity at Keeneland, stretching to 1 1/16 miles. The Grade 1 brings together a 2-year-old field with Kentucky Derby and Breeders’ Cup Juvenile implications. ##Handicapping ##TC2027
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps six Kentucky Derby and Kentucky Oaks qualifying races this weekend at Keeneland, Belmont at the Big A, and Santa Anita. His picks cover both divisions across all three tracks. ##Handicapping ##BC2026 ##TC2027 ##KYOaks2026
Hawthorne Race Course’s Chapter 11 case has put pari-mutuel settlements back under scrutiny. More than $1.5 million in disputed host fees and pari-mutuel funds is at issue as creditors seek full repayment. ##Handicapping
Forever Young closed as the 5-2 favorite in Pool No. 2 of the Breeders' Cup Classic Future Wager for the $7 million Classic. The latest pool also included Sovereignty, Magnitude, and Knightsbridge. ##Handicapping ##BC2026
Magnificat leads BloodHorse’s picks for Saturday’s $200,000 Zenyatta Stakes at Santa Anita, a Win and You’re In for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff. Full field and selections are up now. ##Handicapping
Senior Officer looks well-placed in the Sept. 26 Vosburgh Stakes after a dead-heat second in the Forego at Saratoga. A quick look at the field and the main form lines at Belmont Park. ##Handicapping ##BC2026
Caldera is the top pick for Saturday’s $300,000 Goodwood at Santa Anita, a 1 1/8-mile Breeders’ Cup Classic qualifier. McAfee, Nevada Beach, and Mr. A.P. are the other main names in the analysis. ##Handicapping
Forever Young is the 5-2 choice for Pool 2 of the Breeders’ Cup Classic Future Wager on this year’s $7 million Classic. Betting runs Sept. 25-27 through FanDuel and other ADWs. ##Handicapping ##BC2026