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Churchill Downs Stephen Foster Day Picks and Analysis

Churchill Downs Stephen Foster Day picks start with one blunt truth: this is not a casual Saturday card. The 12-race program mixes deep maiden races, salty allowance spots, major turf stakes, and a heavyweight $2 million Stephen Foster that can shape the national dirt-route picture. We are not giving away the full race-by-race pick sheet […]

Bango Stakes 2026 Preview at Churchill Downs

By Jarrod Horak The Grade 3 Bango Stakes brings together a solid group of older sprinters at Churchill Downs on Saturday, and several runners enter in sharp form. While proven stakes performers such as Cornucopian and Dr. Venkman command respect, the improving Built appears poised to continue his strong transition into a sprint specialist. Race […]