EXTRA INCENTIVES10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Woodbine | today’s races10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Emerald Downs | today’s racesTOURNAMENT TIME$100 NYRA feeder | details$40 Canterbury feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSSuper Hi 5 | $8,823 | Churchill Downs | Race 1 | 12:45 pm ETPick 4 | $35,743 | Monmouth Park | begins Race 2 | 1:20 pm ETMandatory Payout Pick 6 | $25,262 | Gulfstream | begins Race 4 | 1:47 pm ET | Nicoletti Picks Pick 6 | $37,784 | Aqueduct | begins Race 4 | 2:36 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $114,476 | Churchill Downs | begins Race 5 | 2:47 pm ETPick 6 | $19,860 | Los Alamitos (TB) | begins Race 3 | 5:03 pm ETPick 5 | $14,685 | Emerald Downs | begins Race 6 | 7:20 pm ETJackpot Pick 5 | $59,287 | Prairie Meadows | begins Race 8 | 7:57 pm ETKEY RACESMonmouth | Race 3 | 1:49 pm ET | Lady’s Secret StakesMonmouth | Race 6 | 3:24 pm ET | Get Serious StakesWoodbine | Race 7 | 4:02 pm ET | Lake Huron StakesWoodbine | Race 9 | 5:06 pm ET | Georgian Bay StakesEmerald Downs | Race 6 | 7:20 pm ET | Budweiser StakesEmerald Downs | Race 7 | 7:50 pm ET | Hastings StakesEmerald Downs | Race 8 | 8:20 pm ET | Auburn StakesEmerald Downs | Race 9 | 8:50 pm ET | Seattle StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXLaurel Park | Race 6 | 2:41 pm ETChurchill Downs | Race 7 | 3:53 pm ETGulfstream | Race 9 | 4:36 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHChad Brown | Aqueduct, Monmouth | all 7 entrants 7-2 or less oddsDID YOU SEE?Yesterday | trainer Steve Asmussen | 5 wins from 13 national starters, including Ohio Derby (Chip Honcho)PUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Sunday Spot PlaysTom Harris: Emerald 10X 1/ST Rewards Points Sunday PicksBrian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

With a 10X 1/ST Rewards Points Promotion today at Emerald Downs -- as well as Woodbine -- here are local handicapper selections to help you tackle the card that features 4 stakes races in Auburn, WA.Emerald Downs | track announcer Tom HarrisRace-1: 2-Make Mo Mine, 3-Eileen, 4-TwitchingRace-2: 2-Calmcoolncollected, 3-Yeti Lute, 2-Sir ArgentoRace-3: 5-Stratojet, 4-Tiz Dynamic, 8-Harbor BuddyRace-4: 1-My Vino, 9-Jullian In Paris, 7-Benny BucketsRace-5: 5-Creative Om, 6-Jin Tong, 3-Seas of NormandyRace-6: 4-Slews Tiz Whiz, 6-Si That Tiger, 3-BaladiRace-7: 3-Aloha Breeze, 7-Precise Timing, 2-Saleen GTRace-8: 7-Robin Racer, 5-Ole’s Surprise, 6-Blackberry JamRace-9: 2-Too Sassy, 1-Bewitching Joy, 4-Subtle ShimmerRace-10: 4-Doyouhearyourself, 2-Circle of Fire, 3-Denada

The racing week in Kentucky concludes with a solid 11-race card that kicks off at 12:45 PM eastern. It marks the final card before Churchill Downs hits their final week of racing until September. Next weekend should be a banger with the Stephen Foster (G1) headlining a massive card in Louisville on Saturday and mandatory payouts in all pools on Sunday. However, first things first. Let’s see if we can keep a bit of momentum going with a few spot plays this afternoon.Race 4:My first play on the Sunday slate comes in this $75k maiden claimer at 1 1/16-miles over the grass where #4 Daring Madison was made the understandable 3-1-ML favorite. The Rigney Racing filly stretched out to a route of ground and moved to the sod for the first time on May 29 and ran pretty well on just 20 days rest. That said, she is likely to get over bet considering the runner that cruised by her easily in the lane came into that race 0 for 18. She retains Jose Ortiz and should be prominent early on, but I cannot swallow her likely off odds. Instead, I will try #8 Babysitter. The daughter of McKinzie debuted for her original barn on the grass at Saratoga last summer and tired badly after being mid-pack early. She did not return to the races until she was in the hands of Brendan Walsh and at Turfway Park in late February. None of her three starts in Kentucky are overly impressive, but they have all come against MSW competition. Plus, she has the pedigree on the dam side to love the grass being out of a Kitten’s Joy mare that won 2 of her 3 races on the turf and a younger sister to $270k+ earner over the lawn Be My Sunshine. A move forward is well within the range of outcomes.Play: #8 Babysitter (5-1 ML)Picks: 8-4-2Race 7:My next play comes in this $80k non-winners of two at one-mile over the grass where I am hopeful the pace is honest. If so, I love the chances of #10 Plot. The Tommy Drury Jr. trainee has turned a corner since Drury added blinkers and put him back into two-turn turf races this spring. He was out of the gates poorly on April 30, but rallied nicely to finish second versus $50k maiden claimers and then broke a bit cleaner and was given an overall better ride by Christian Torres in his first career victory less than three weeks ago. Torres took over in the saddle that afternoon and is back again. If he can avoid, a wide trip into the first turn, this daughter of Blame should be rolling late in her first start against winners. I need the ML price at least though to go to the windows given the outside draw, her running style, and the step up in class.Play: #10 Plot (9-2 ML)Picks: 10-1-9Race 9:My final play of the week comes in this first-level allowance for 3YOs+ travelling 7-furlongs over the main track where #8 Bold Strength is expected to take a lot of public support. The Juddmonte colt comes in off a pair of runner-up efforts in New York for Brad Cox and lures Irad Ortiz Jr. He is obviously capable, but that will almost definitely be reflected on the tote. Therefore, I will look elsewhere to the lightly-raced #2 Envision. The son of Into Mischief is out of the LNJ Foxwoods beautiful white mare Dreamologist. I got to see her run multiple times during my time in Southern California and she had some serious talent. She has been solid as a broodmare as well producing three-time winner Striker and a few other winners and this guy did nothing wrong on debut winning despite drawing the rail at Turfway Park back in late December. He obviously moves up in class and has to prove himself over the dirt, but comes in off a strong series of drills for one of the hottest trainers around. The upside is there to take a swing, assuming he does not take much money at the windows.Play: #2 Envision (6-1 ML)2-7-6Good luck! I am looking forward to a big closing week!!

Running Aces wraps up the weekend with a 10-race card. The Spot Plays come in Race 2, Race 6, and Race 7. Comments and sections below are based on a fast track.Race 2 (6:22 PM CDT)4-Ashton Hill Dave (9/2)-My guess is the veteran could offer more than the 9/2 morning line and finally lands an inside post. Has been stuck with outside draws 8-9-8 and has taken the long way around in the last 3 races. This will be the 4th race at Aces this season and should get an up-close seat tonight. Luke Plano sticks and will look for an aggressive drive. Has been trying hard and could get rewarded tonight.4-Ashton Hill Dave (9/2) playing to Win4-6-7Race 6 (7:50 PM CDT)8-Inferno DK (5/2)-Left from post 5 last time, tried to go gate to wire but fell a head short and finished 2nd. Rosecroft shipper was facing Open company there and hit the board in 9 of 17 races but had only 1 win. Went off at 8/5 last time and will look for a better price leaving from post 8. This is the 2nd start in town and doesn't have to be leading every step of the way to beat this field. Brady Jensen entry should be a main player.8-Inferno DK (5/2) playing to Win8-1-3Race 7 (8:12 PM CDT)7-K T Part E (7/2)-This is an Elim for a upcoming Stakes Race and should have no problem qualifying for the Final. The question is how much effort will be put into this start? This is the sharpest horse, comes off a win 2 back, then a 2nd place finish in 151.4 in last, and the winner isn't in this field. The post draw helps the price. This is another Team Jensen entry, and should be racing at the top of the stack before the last turn. Could beat this crew without emptying the tank despite leaving from the outside post.7-K T Part E (7/2) playing to Win7-3-5Check me out on X!

EXTRA INCENTIVES15% Win Boost | Royal Ascot | all races this week10X 1/ST Rewards Points | Thistledown | today’s racesSCHEDULE NOTESRoyal Ascot | final day of meeting | first post 9:30 am ET | Wager GuideChurchill Downs | night racing | first post 6:00 pm ETTOURNAMENT TIME$100 NYRA feeder | details$40 Canterbury feeder | detailsNOTABLE CARRYOVERSPick 5 | $53,056 | Monmouth Park | begins Race 1 | 12:50 pm ETJackpot Pick 6 | $99,647 | Churchill Downs | begins 5 Race | 8:05 pm ETJackpot Pick 5 | $55,068 | Prairie Meadows | begins Race 6 | 8:08 pm ETKEY RACESRoyal Ascot | Race 3 | 10:40 am ET | G1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee StakesLaurel | Race 7 | 3:13 pm ET | Jameela StakesThistledown | Race 8 | 3:18 pm ET | Lewis Memorial StakesThistledown | Race 9 | 3:57 pm ET | Cleveland Gold CupAqueduct | Race 7 | 4:13 pm ET | NYSS Spectacular Bid StakesLaurel | Race 9 | 4:17 pm ET | Ben’s Cat StakesGulfstream | Race 10 | 4:54 pm ET | Azalea StakesLos Alamitos | Race 9 | 8:14 pm ET | Bertrando StakesThistledown | Race 10 | 4:48 pm ET | Classen Memorial StakesThistledown | Race 11 | 5:35 pm ET | Lady Jacqueline StakesThistledown | Race 12 | 6:20 pm ET | Ohio DerbyChurchill Downs | Race 9 | 10:14 pm ET | Chicago StakesLONGSHOT RACE ALERT FROM BETMIXDelaware Park | Race 5 | 2:28 pm ETGulfstream | Race 9 | 4:21 pm ETChurchill Downs | Race 6 | 8:39 pm ETTRAINERS TO WATCHLinda Rice | Aqueduct | all 7 entrants 5-1 or less odds (6 at 3-1 or less)DID YOU SEE?Yesterday | Emerald Downs | favorites 4 for 7 on card, now 46 of last 92 (50%)PUT US ON YOUR HANDICAPPING TEAMScott Shapiro: Churchill Downs Saturday Spot PlaysJeremy Plonk: Race of the Week Azalea Stakes at GulfstreamScott Shapiro: Ohio Derby Day at Thistledown Spot PlaysFrank Carulli & Brian W. Spencer best bets today in Xpressbet.com member’s section

There are just two Saturdays left at the Churchill Downs Spring Meet with next week’s final one being Stephen Foster (G1) Day. Tonight’s slate will be a “Downs After Dark” card meaning first post is not until 6PM eastern. The 10-race slate is headlined by the Chicago (G3) at 7-furlongs over the main track. Here are the horses I like most on the evening, including my top choice in the feature.Race 4:The pace should be honest to fast in this $30k non-winners of two lifetime event at one-mile over the sod. This should benefit Florida-bred #3 The Town. The $150k OBS March ’25 purchase debuted in dirt races for trainer Brad Cox, but eventually moved to two-turn turf races where he has a win and a second in four starts. The last two have been off the board efforts, but have come against stronger competition than he encounters today. Cox has given the 3YO colt time since an arduous winter and early spring in Florida and legs up Irad Ortiz Jr. The Town’s lack of gate speed has always left him with a lot to do late, but the probable race shape really should set things up for his strong late run.Play: #3 The Town (4-1 ML)Picks: 3-2-11Race 8:My next “Downs After Dark” play comes in another one-mile excursion over the turf, but this one for $80,000 claimers that have never won two races. #1 Mesa Magic stretches out to a true route of ground for the first in over a year for Al Stall Jr. and finds a favorable spot to do so. The Good Magic gelding drops in class and draws the rail after breaking from the far outside in a turf sprint on May 17. Stall takes the blinkers off and attracts Luis Saez for the first time this year. Given the overall lack of early zip signed on, I am hopeful it is the aggressive Saez who uses his post and his runner’s tactical speed to find a favorable forward position in the early stages. If he is able to do so and avoid getting caught up in a tussle on the backstretch, he has a strong chance of finishing off a somewhat underwhelming group to kick off the late Pick 3.Play: #1 Mega Magic (7-2 ML)Picks: 1-2-6Race 9: Chicago (G3)The Saturday night feature looks like a bit of a two-filly race between #2 Eclatant and #5 Usha (pictured). Eclatant really has turned a corner in 2026 after disappointing as a 4YO for Stonestreet Stables and Brad Cox. The daughter of Into Mischief ran huge in her return race at Gulfstream Park in February before putting in a monster effort besting Grand Job by a nose in the Madison (G1). Cox has given Eclatant extra time after the career best run, but I am still concerned about how much the race took out of her. Therefore, swallowing her 6-5-ML price does not seem wise, so I will go to second choice Usha. The $600,000 NY-bred makes her third start of the form cycle after a gutsy head win over #4 Zeitlos in the Winning Colors (G3) in late May. She has run well in both starts over this surface and should get a cleaner trip than the favorite breaking from the 5-hole. She will not be a big price, but she is solid value at her 3-1-morning line offering.Play: #5 Usha (3-1 ML)Picks: 5-2-6

Northfield Park has a 15-race card featuring Ohio Sires Stakes action. The Spot Plays are in Race 5, Race 8, and Race 11. Comments and selections below are based on a fast track.Race 5 (7:28 PM EDT)8-Mollys Ace N (9/2)-Beat this kind back in April, then faced better and the water was too deep. Dan Noble steers and was between the pipes on 4-11. Went gate to wire that night leaving from post 4 against this kind. Comes off a dull try and now drops to a level of past success. Camera-shy mare has the gate speed to land in a decent seat off the car. Noble should be aggressive against this field. If things go well around the opening turn it could lead to a picture at a square price.8-Mollys Ace N (9/2) Betting to Win8-5-4Race 8 (8:34 PM EDT)3-Rock Son (6-1)-Noble gets the call tonight and that could make a winning difference. First time Noble attracts interest but the 3-year-old has only 2 wins and should offer a square price. Raced at Nfld and took a picture going gate to wire. Seems to do its best work racing at the top of the stack and should get that trip here. Will use on top and underneath in Exactas.3-Rock Son (6-1) Using in Exactas3/2,4,62,4,6/33-4-2-6Race 11 (9:40 PM EDT)5-Myboypank (9/2)-Looking for a solid price and the Tony Alagna pupil came off the bench hot (5-3-2-0). The son of Catch The Fire is versatile, can win coming off cover, on the lead or racing near the top. Finished 3rd in its only start at Nfld and has done good work facing Ohio Sires Stakes company. Comes off a sharp effort to finish 2nd and could be sitting on a big try.5-Myboypank (9/2)-Betting to Win5-2-4Check me out on X!

Today’s Skinny:Day 5 of 5 from the prestigious Royal Ascot stand is headlined by Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes. The stand’s final main event at 6 furlongs boasts 19 runners. Joliestar has won 3 straight in Australia this year and is the morning line favorite. Japan and Hong Kong rep Satono Reve figures to vie for favoritism in a truly intercontinental clash.The Americans are represented by trainer Wesley Ward in the day’s opener, the Grade 2 Norfolk for juvenile dashers. He has Woodbine debut winner EZ Tina, Churchill debut winner Fanshell Beach and Aqueduct second-start graduate Through the Years entered.Free Wagering Guide:Download the free Sky Sports Racing Royal Ascot Wager Guide for today’s full card. ACCESS THE GUIDEExtra Incentives:Horseplayers with 1/ST BET and Xpressbet can enjoy a 15% boost on successful win bets – up to $25 total per day per player – during each race of the Royal Ascot meeting. VIEW OFFER Today’s Lineup:9:30AM ET | Group 2 Norfolk Stakes | 5 furlongs10:05 AM ET | Group 2 Hardwicke Stakes| 1-1/2 miles10:40 AM ET | Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes | 6 furlongs11:20 AM ET | Group 3 Jersey Stakes | 7 furlongs12:00 PM ET | Worthington Stakes | 5 furlongs12:35 PM ET | Golden Gates Stakes | 1-1/2 miles1:10 PM ET | Queen Alexandra Stakes | 2-3/4 milesFeatured Races | This WeekSaturday | Group 1 Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee StakesWagering Particulars | Commingled World Pool17.5% takeout Win & Place17.5% takeout Quinella17.5% takeout Omni (2 of 3 must finish top 3)19.5% takeout Exacta25% takeout Trifecta25% takeout Pick 326% takeout Place Pick 427% takeout Place Pick 630% takeout Superfecta