Patrick Reed
- Online Content Producer, Kentucky Educational Television
- Digital Media Coordinator, America's Best Racing
- Writer and Editor, Freelance
Frankfort, Lexington
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Four Favorites to Bet Against in 2026 Breeders’ Cup
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships is the ultimate handicapping puzzle for horseplayers, and it’s especially appealing to those who adhere to the maxim of “bet a little to win a lot.” The 14-race slate of Breeders’ Cup races brings together great horses from all regions in the U.S. as well as from overseas, which means that year after year, top-class runners with robust résumés go off at odds far higher than they would in any other setting.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Some of the most accomplished jockeys in the world have mounts in the 43rd running of the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic (G1) Oct. 31 at Keeneland. It's a diverse field featuring four riders who have won the Classic before, including winners of the last two editions, and also one who will be making his debut in the race. Let's meet this year's jockeys.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic
Some of the most accomplished jockeys in the world have mounts in the 43rd. running of the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Oct. 31 at Keeneland. It’s a diverse field featuring four riders who have won the Classic before, including winners of the last two editions, and also one who will be making his debut in the race. Let’s meet this year’s jockeys.
2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Cheat Sheet
The $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic is year-in, year-out, an important race in determining several Eclipse Award winners, depending on the outcome. Three-year-olds who shine when facing older horses can clinch champion honors within their division, and on occasion even be named Horse of the Year.
Ten Interesting Facts About the 2026 Breeders’ Cup World Championships
The 43rd annual Breeders’ Cup World Championships is set for Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland Race Course in Lexington. The event – plus the festivities preceding it – promises to be one of the most exciting experiences for fans around the world, whether they attend in person or watch the races across NBC, Peacock, USA Network, and FanDuel TV on Friday and Saturday.
Looking Back at 14 Amazing Upsets in the Breeders’ Cup
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Beyond the Racetrack: What to Do in Lexington During 2026 Breeders’ Cup Week
The Breeders’ Cup World Championships returns to Keeneland Race Course for the fourth time in the event’s 43-year history next week, and horse racing fans traveling to Lexington, Ky., along with thousands of locals can expect a fun-filled week leading up to the two-day Breeders’ Cup Oct. 30-31.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: Japanese Outsider Stuns Stacked 2021 Distaff Field
The 38th Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Del Mar lived up to expectations in many ways. The year prior, fans were prohibited from attending the Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the crowds that made it to the 2021 event at picturesque Del Mar in California were more than ready to celebrate as NBC Sports chronicled the festivities.
2026 Sycamore Stakes at a Glance
Some of the best long-distance turf horses in North America, and probably a few from Europe, will be on the grounds at Keeneland late this month to compete in the $5 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Turf Oct. 31. This Friday, a solid group not targeting the Breeders’ Cup will run in the Sycamore Stakes, held at the same 1 ½-mile distance. Defending Sycamore winner Desvio leads a full field that includes four also-eligible entrants.
2026 American Pharoah Stakes at a Glance
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Key Takeaways from Racing News Five Weeks Out From Breeders’ Cup
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an active weekend in horse racing highlighted by “Win and You’re In” preps at Santa Anita Park, a champion’s tuneup for the Breeders’ Cup at Belmont Park, and the reigning Horse of the Year’s return to training.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Distaff Duel for the Ages
The 2016 Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Park did not lack for star power. Two popular racemares, Lady Eli and Tepin, were on hand to contest the Filly and Mare Turf and Mile, respectively, while the Classic served as the first matchup between 2014 Kentucky Derby and 2016 Dubai World Cup winner California Chrome and the recent Travers Stakes winner Arrogate.
2026 Pennsylvania Derby Cheat Sheet
The $1 million Pennsylvania Derby is the final major stakes race on dirt restricted to 3-year-olds in 2026, and this year’s 46th edition Sept. 19 at Parx Racing drew a very competitive 11-horse field vying for a share of the race’s lucrative purse.
Key Takeaways from the Woodbine Mile and Other Weekend Races
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents takeaways from big Sept. 12 races at Woodbine and Churchill Downs, as four horses earned “Win and You’re In” Breeders’ Cup berths in Canada and the first qualifying points for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve were distributed in Louisville.
Breeders’ Cup Fantastic Finishes: A Legendary Streak Halted
Sixteen years ago, horse racing was at one of its periodic upticks in national exposure as fans were drawn to the exploits of an unbeaten star racemare based in Southern California, and by the time the 27th Breeders’ Cup World Championships arrived at Churchill Downs, excitement was at a fever pitch.
2026 Summer Stakes at a Glance
The bet365 Summer Stakes offers a “Win and You’re In” berth to the Brown Advisory Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf, and it’s usually a good betting race that attracts promising 2-year-old turf runners from around North America and often from overseas. This year’s renewal fits that historical profile, and it is one of several intriguing races on a stacked Saturday card at Woodbine. The Grade 1 Summer Stakes will be broadcast live on FanDuel TV. 1.
Elevating Prior Course Success When Betting the Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint
The brief Kentucky Downs all-turf meet is underway, and the fourth card of seven total for 2026 stands as the high point with five graded stakes scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 5. Two of the stakes are “Win and You’re In” qualifying races for the Breeders’ Cup World Championships at Keeneland, including the focus of this column. The Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint Stakes has a purse of up to $1.75 million (if a Kentucky-bred wins) and provides the winner a starting-gate spot in the Oct.
Five Key Takeaways from the 2026 Travers Stakes and Other Weekend Races
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents key takeaways from the DraftKings Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course and results from several other notable races across the country on Saturday.
Kentucky Downs, a Turf Oasis and Betting Mecca, Gears Up for 2026 Meet
Another year’s gone by, and the transformation of Kentucky Downs from a quaint countryside turf-only track straddling the Kentucky-Tennessee state line into a regional gaming mecca is complete. This time 12 months ago, a state-of-the-art Vegas-style sports book had just opened, along with a brand-new, plush simulcasting area in the Mint Gaming Hall main building.
2026 Travers Stakes Cheat Sheet
The 157th edition of the $1 million DraftKings Travers Stakes Saturday at Saratoga Race Course shapes up to be the defining race in determining 3-year-old male champion honors for 2026 at January’s Eclipse Awards. The storied “Mid-Summer Derby” is unquestionably one of the most prestigious prizes in North American Thoroughbred racing.
2026 Canadian Derby at a Glance
Three-year-olds take the spotlight on the biggest day of racing at Century Mile in Edmonton, Alberta, Saturday evening with a competitive field entered in the $200,000 Grade 3 Canadian Derby. The Canadian Derby anchors a card featuring three other stakes races and its distance of 1 ¼ miles will be a test of stamina for the entrants, as all but one have not raced this far before. On Thursday, Aug.
2026 Pacific Classic Cheat Sheet
California’s signature summer race, the $1 million Pacific Classic Stakes Saturday at Del Mar, drew a competitive and large field of horses ages 3 and older vying for a fees-paid berth to the $7 million Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic Oct. 31 at Keeneland.
2026 Whitney Stakes Cheat Sheet
Six weeks ago, a star-studded field competed in the Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs, a “Win and You’re In” qualifier for the Longines Breeders’ Cup Classic that was hyped as “the” race for older horses through the first half of 2026. The June 27 Foster lived up to its billing, and now four standouts from that race plus a fantastic filly are back for a new “the” race of the year for older runners, Saturday’s Whitney Stakes at Saratoga.
Key Takeaways from the Haskell Stakes and Other Weekend Races
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents four takeaways from an eventful weekend in horse racing highlighted by the NYRA Bets Haskell Stakes at Monmouth Park, featuring several race results that should have an impact on the Breeders’ Cup World Championships in the fall.
2026 Century Mile Handicap at a Glance
The $75,000 Century Mile Handicap is a high point on the racing calendar at Century Mile Racetrack outside of Edmonton, Alberta. This year’s race is set for July 11 and drew a nine-horse field, with every contender entering off a start on Century Mile’s dirt track. Century Mile offers an attractive 14.75% takeout on win-place-show bets and 15% on daily double bets. 1. Abeliefinthislivin: Won the Grade 3 Canadian Derby impressively on this track, but that was back in 2023.
Why New York Knicks Fans Should Go to Saratoga This Summer
The wait – although “wait” doesn’t do 53 years justice – is over. Five boroughs and at least 5 million fans are currently on cloud nine after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a five-game decision over the San Antonio Spurs last month. Even following perhaps the biggest victory parade in pro sports history, the celebration for Knicks fans will not, and should not, end anytime soon. And what better way to keep the party going than at Saratoga?
2026 Stephen Foster Stakes Cheat Sheet
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Horse Racing Heavyweights: An Early Look at the 2026 Stephen Foster Stakes Field
The recently completed Triple Crown season ended with Kentucky Derby presented by Woodford Reserve and Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets champ Golden Tempo establishing himself as a rising star whose wins bolstered the success of history-making trainer Cherie DeVaux.
2026 Royal Ascot Preview: Best Races, Top Horses, How to Watch and Bet
With the 2026 U.S. Triple Crown season completed, the focus of the horse racing world shifts from Saratoga Race Course to across the pond for one of the most prestigious events on the annual calendar. The five-day Royal Ascot meet begins Tuesday, June 16, at gorgeous Ascot Racecourse in Berkshire, England.
Key Takeaways from an Exciting Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga
America’s Best Racing editor Patrick Reed presents six key takeaways from a star-studded Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course, focusing on the June 6 and June 5 results topped by Golden Tempo’s victory in the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets.
2026 Matt Winn Stakes at a Glance
While the 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets June 6 at Saratoga gets the lion’s share of attention this weekend, the Matt Winn Stakes held a day later at Churchill Downs could have an impact on the 3-year-old division as well. The Grade 3 stakes with a hefty $500,000 purse offers three also-rans in the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve a chance at redemption, and there are a couple of late-developing sophomores entered that are also worth keeping tabs on.
Meet the 2026 Belmont Stakes Jockeys
The jockeys assembled to ride in this year's Belmont Stakes (G1) June 6 at Saratoga Race Course include many of the leading riders from throughout North America. Eight of the nine jockeys assigned mounts in the June 6 Belmont Stakes annually spend their summers competing for the Saratoga riding title. Let's meet them.
Meet the 2026 Belmont Stakes Jockeys
The group of jockeys assembled to ride in this year’s Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets includes many of the leading riders in the Empire State, including five who competed in last year’s race. For the third year in a row, the Belmont Stakes will be shortened from 1 ½ miles to 1 ¼ miles and held at Saratoga Race Course due to ongoing reconstruction at Belmont Park, which is on schedule to re-open this fall.
2026 Belmont Stakes Cheat Sheet
The 158th Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets June 6 will once again carry a special designation in the Triple Crown history books, as for the third consecutive year it will be held at historic Saratoga Race Course in upstate New York while Belmont Park puts finishing touches on a massive reconstruction project. In 2027, the Belmont Stakes is scheduled to return to a new facility and the same “Big Sandy” dirt surface and 1 ½-mile distance that is part of the race’s identity.
Ten Memorable Belmont Stakes Upsets
As the oldest of the three Triple Crown races, the Belmont Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets has seen its fair share of upsets, and the majority of those have come in roughly the last third of the race’s 157-year history. During the post-World War II era, 20 horses have come into the Belmont Stakes with wins in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, only to have their bids for immortality denied (this includes I’ll Have Another in 2012, who was scratched the day before the Belmont with an injury).
2026 Penn Mile Stakes Cheat Sheet
The Penn Mile Stakes is one of the showcase races held during Hollywood Casino at Penn National’s lengthy meet. The $400,000, Grade 3 turf race for 3-year-olds has been won by some accomplished horses through the years, including eventual Breeders’ Cup Turf Sprint winner Bobby’s Kitten in 2014; 2016 winner Catch a Glimpse, the 2015 Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf winner and Canadian Horse of the Year; and $1.4 million earner Major Dude in 2023.
2026 Shoemaker Mile Stakes at a Glance
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PGA Championship final round tee times including McIlroy and Scheffler
Rory McIlroy is well in contention to claim back-to-back major titles after a spirited fightback into contention at the US PGA Championship.Underdog Alex Smalley leads a tightly-packed field at the top of the leaderboard going into Sunday’s final round, with a two-shot advantage over five players all tied for second place, including Ryder Cup stars Jon Rahm and Ludvig Aberg.McIlroy sits one shot further back, alongside the American trio of Xander Schauffele, Patrick Reed and Maverick McNealy,...
2026 Preakness Stakes Cheat Sheet
This year’s Preakness Stakes on May 16 will be remembered as unique when racing historians look back years from now.
Meet the 2026 Preakness Stakes Jockeys
The 151st Preakness Stakes May 16 at Laurel Park drew a full field of 3-year-0lds attempting to make history for their connections in the Triple Crown series. Fourteen accomplished jockeys will head to the starting gate Saturday evening, including two riders making their Preakness debuts and five that have Preakness wins on their résumés.
2026 Peter Pan Stakes at a Glance
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Where to Eat and Drink in Louisville for Kentucky Derby Week 2026
In recent years, Louisville has gone from having the reputation as a “hidden gem” on the dining and entertainment scene to being duly recognized as one of the best cities in the U.S. for unique restaurants and bars. Of course, the spotlight shines brightest on Kentucky’s biggest city during Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve week. Here are some restaurant and bar options to consider during the week leading up to Derby 152.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
The roster of accomplished jockeys for the 152nd Kentucky Derby (G1) May 2 at Churchill Downs includes five riders that have already won this race and six who are competing for the first time in the first leg of the Triple Crown. Let's meet them.
Meet the Jockeys of the 2026 Kentucky Derby
Winning the Kentucky Derby is the goal of any Thoroughbred jockey due to several factors. First, it’s the most famous and prestigious race in the world, and that’s enough for most riders. Second, it presents a challenge unlike any other race, requiring a jockey to navigate his horse 1 ¼ miles among a field with up to 19 opponents and in front of about 150,000 screaming fans.
Ten Unforgettable Kentucky Derby Upsets
The Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve is not only the most anticipated, most watched Thoroughbred race in the world but an essential part of American sports culture. Memories are made with each run for the roses that over the passage of time become legend, not only to day-to-day followers of horse racing but to the general public.
2026 Kentucky Derby Cheat Sheet
Thoroughbred racing takes center stage on May 2 as many of the best 3-year-old racehorses in training will compete in the 152nd Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve at Churchill Downs. The Derby is the most iconic race in the sport, the one event that annually reaches outside the media sphere of horse racing and grabs the attention of an international audience with a captivating mixture of tradition, spectacle, and elite equine competition.
McIlroy seizes 36-hole record six-shot Masters lead with epic finish
AUGUSTA, United States — Rory McIlroy delivered one of the most incredible finishes in major golf history with birdies on six of the last seven holes to seize a record six-stroke lead after 36 holes at the Masters Friday (Saturday, Manila time). Defying fast and firm conditions at Augusta National, McIlroy fired a seven-under-par 65 in the second round to stand on 12-under-par 132 at the midpoint of the year's first major.
The Masters 2026 third-round tee times and how to watch on TV
It’s moving day at the Masters as the chase for a green jacket intensifies in round three at Augusta National.Rory McIlroy took a giant step towards claiming a second consecutive Masters title after a stunning second round finale at Augusta National on Friday. He’ll play with young American Sam Burns on Saturday.
McIlroy, Burns lead Masters
AUGUSTA, Georgio — Rory McIlroy reeled off three consecutive back-nine birdies to fire a five-under par 67 and seize a share of the lead in Thursday’s opening round of the 90th Masters with top-ranked Scottie Scheffler three adrift. World No. 2 McIlroy, trying to become only the fourth golfer to win back-to-back Masters titles, curled in a 29-foot birdie putt at the par-five 15th as he matched Sam Burns atop the leaderboard at Augusta National. “It’s a great start.
Betting on Keeneland Experience in 2026 Lexington Stakes
On Oct. 16 of last year, Confessional turned heads in his career debut at Keeneland Race Course, rewarding bettors who backed him at odds of 12.68-1 by winning a seven-furlong maiden race by three lengths. Another 3 ¼ lengths behind runner-up Grand Slam Sam was a Dallas Stewart-trained colt with 16.38-1 odds named Corona de Oro, who was making his second career start after finishing seventh at Churchill Downs in September.
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