Fall Racing Previews
Major tracks across the US and UK preview the upcoming fall racing season
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At Churchill Downs, Hersh’s best bet of the day comes in Race 9, and he cautions that Telecaster’s abundant early speed could work against him in a race containing several other pace horses.
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Goodwood’s opening race is a 10-furlong maiden for two-year-olds featuring Henrik Ibsen, an expensive Godolphin purchase trained by John and Thady Gosden; the preview favors Please Don’t Go over Deira Moon and Bundaberg.
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In Goodwood’s £100,000 seven-furlong Fillies’ Series Final, Eabha is described as the highest-rated runner and has previously performed well over the course and distance, while Zigazig Ah faces the unknown of racing beyond her usual trip.
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The broader fall schedule includes Belmont Park’s reopening with a new facility, Santa Anita’s fall meet beginning Friday, Sept. 25, and Keeneland’s Fall Stars meet starting the following week; Remington Park will also stage the Oklahoma Derby on Sunday evening.
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Belmont coverage will run on NYRA’s “America’s Day at the Races” from Thursday through Sunday, with select broadcasts also airing on FOX Sports, while FanDuel TV will carry live racing from Santa Anita, Churchill Downs and Remington Park.
Fall horse racing season brings major action across the United States and United Kingdom this weekend. At Churchill Downs, analyst Marcus Hersh picks Rockfest, D Bigalow and Telecaster as his top contenders in the featured race, with Rockfest as his strongest pick VSIN. Meanwhile, British tracks feature competitive fields: Newmarket's 2026 Joel Stakes showcases Talk Of New York seeking redemption after a recent upset loss, while Goodwood's seven-race card includes the Listed Foundation Stakes with Naqeeb favored over Boiling Point Everything Horse UK.
Churchill Downs Features Hersh's Best Bet
Marcus Hersh identifies Race 9 at Churchill Downs as his best bet of the day VSIN. His top three picks are Rockfest, D Bigalow and Telecaster. Rockfest emerges as the strongest fit for the race. D Bigalow shows potential for an improved effort in this matchup VSIN.
Telecaster poses an interesting dynamic with abundant early speed, but Hersh cautions this advantage could work against him VSIN. The race contains several other pace horses that may neutralize his speed edge. This competitive pace dynamic makes Rockfest's steadier approach more appealing VSIN.
Newmarket and Goodwood Host Star-Studded Fields
Newmarket's 2026 Joel Stakes features Talk Of New York as the clear favorite, looking to bounce back from a surprising defeat Everything Horse UK. Seven horses total enter this prestigious contest. Persica, The Lost King, Colori Forever, Hankelow, Audience and Wild Desert round out the competitive field Everything Horse UK.
Goodwood's opening race showcases a 10-furlong maiden for two-year-olds led by Henrik Ibsen, an expensive Godolphin purchase trained by John and Thady Gosden Everything Horse UK. Please Don't Go emerges as the favorite over Deira Moon and Bundaberg. The £100,000 seven-furlong Fillies' Series Final features Eabha as the highest-rated runner, with strong previous course form Everything Horse UK.
Breeders' Cup Qualifying Races Across Two Coasts
Santa Anita Park and Belmont Park will host six Breeders' Cup "Win and You're In" qualifying races during the September 26-27 weekend Bradenton, Tri-City Herald. Winners of these races automatically qualify for the Breeders' Cup World Championships. This two-weekend final push determines which horses earn their championship berths Bradenton.
Santa Anita's fall meet begins Friday, September 25, while Keeneland's Fall Stars meet starts the following week Bradenton. Remington Park stages the Oklahoma Derby on Sunday evening. Belmont Park features live racing Thursday through Sunday on NYRA's "America's Day at the Races" with select FOX Sports broadcasts Bradenton, Tri-City Herald.
Expanded Media Coverage for Fall Season
Multiple outlets offer comprehensive racing coverage throughout the fall schedule Bradenton, Tri-City Herald. FanDuel TV carries live racing from Santa Anita, Churchill Downs and Remington Park. NYRA broadcasts Belmont Park racing on its "America's Day at the Races" program Bradenton, Tri-City Herald.
FOX Sports airs select Belmont Park races alongside NYRA coverage Bradenton. This multi-platform approach ensures fans can access major races across all three coasts. Breeders' Cup qualifying action will be prominently featured throughout the September 26-27 weekend Bradenton, Tri-City Herald.
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