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Breeders' Cup 2026: Bet or Fade? Top Contenders & QEII Challenge Cup Picks Oct 08, 2026

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The countdown to the 2026 Breeders' Cup continues! On this episode of Blinkers Off, the Racing Dudes break down the top potential contenders in all 14 Breeders' Cup races and discuss whether each horse is a BET or FADE heading into the World Championships. Which favorites can you trust, which contenders are overrated, and where could the best betting opportunities be hiding?

The Dudes also handicap Saturday's $750,000 Queen Elizabeth II Challenge Cup (G1) at Keeneland and give their picks for the Grade 1 showdown. Plus, another week of the Seeing Double Power Play as Jared and Aaron go head-to-head with their Daily Double wagers!

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Breeders’ Cup 2026: 10 Challenge Races, 3 Tracks & Rapid-Fire Picks Oct 01, 2026

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The final major weekend of the 2026 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series is here, and it is absolutely loaded.

Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman break down 10 Breeders’ Cup Challenge races Saturday from Belmont Park, Keeneland, and Santa Anita, with picks, top contenders, upset chances, and betting opinions for one of the biggest prep weekends of the year.

The guys tackle major races including the Champagne Stakes (G1), Claiborne Breeders’ Futurity Stakes (G1), Coolmore Turf Mile Stakes (G1), American Pharoah Stakes (G1), Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes (G2), and Rodeo Drive Stakes (G2).

With automatic Breeders’ Cup berths on the line across multiple divisions, this weekend could have a major impact on how several championship races take shape.

It’s a massive Breeders’ Cup edition of Blinkers Off 804.

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Breeders’ Cup 2026 Challenge Series: Rapid-Fire Picks & Previews Sep 24, 2026

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The road to the 2026 Breeders’ Cup heats up this weekend with a loaded slate of Challenge Series races at Belmont Park and Santa Anita Park.

Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman go rapid-fire through the biggest races, breaking down the top contenders, potential upsetters, and betting opportunities.

The guys cover the Vosburgh Stakes, Joe Hirsch Turf Classic, Flower Bowl Stakes, City of Hope Mile, Goodwood Stakes, Santa Anita Sprint Championship, and Zenyatta Stakes, plus the Oklahoma Derby at Remington Park.

Several Breeders’ Cup divisions are in the spotlight, including the Classic, Distaff, Sprint, Mile, and Filly & Mare Turf.

Who strengthens their Breeders’ Cup case? Which favorites could be vulnerable? And where can bettors find value?

It’s all covered on Blinkers Off 803.

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Jockey Club Gold Cup, Pennsylvania Derby & Cotillion Picks Sep 17, 2026

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The Racing Dudes preview and give picks for three major Grade 1 races this weekend.

Friday features the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1) as racing returns to the new Belmont Park. The race also carries major Breeders’ Cup implications with an automatic berth into the Breeders’ Cup Classic on the line.

Then the action shifts to Parx on Saturday for the track’s biggest day of the year, headlined by the $1 million Pennsylvania Derby (G1) and $1 million Cotillion Stakes (G1).

Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman break down all three races with their top picks, longshots, betting opinions, and horses they’re looking to fade. They also both give out their Seeing Double Power Plays for the week.

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Derby & Oaks Preps + 5 Breeders’ Cup Challenge Race Picks Sep 10, 2026

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Another huge weekend of racing is here. Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman go Mega Rapid Fire through seven stakes races from Churchill Downs, Gulfstream Park, and Woodbine, including the Iroquois Stakes on the Kentucky Derby trail, the Pocahontas Stakes on the Kentucky Oaks trail, and five Breeders’ Cup Challenge races.

The spotlight is on Woodbine, which has put together one of the best cards it has ever assembled, featuring the Natalma, Summer, Woodbine Mile, and E.P. Taylor — all Breeders’ Cup Challenge races.

They’ll give their picks and strongest opinions for the Pocahontas, Iroquois, Princess Rooney, Natalma, Summer, Woodbine Mile, and E.P. Taylor before closing things out with their latest Seeing Double Power Plays.

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Monster Weekend: Del Mar, Saratoga & Kentucky Downs Picks Sep 03, 2026

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Blinkers Off hits Episode 800 with a monster weekend ahead.

Jared and Aaron recap Travers Day at Saratoga before diving into a Mega Rapid Fire featuring 6 stakes races, 4 Grade 1s, and 3 Breeders’ Cup Challenge races across Del Mar, Saratoga, and Kentucky Downs.

The guys give their picks and strongest opinions for the weekend’s biggest races, including the Del Mar Debutante, Kentucky Downs Turf Sprint, Kentucky Turf Cup, Spinaway, Del Mar Futurity, and Hopeful Stakes.

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2026 Travers Stakes Picks & Predictions + Charles Town & Del Mar Aug 27, 2026

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Travers Week is here! Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman break down the 2026 Travers Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, one of the biggest races of the entire summer. They go through the field, pace scenario, top contenders, betting strategy, and give their official Travers picks.

Then it’s rapid-fire picks for three more major Saturday stakes:

Charles Town Classic (G2)
Pat O’Brien Stakes (G2) at Del Mar — Breeders’ Cup Challenge (Dirt Mile)
Del Mar Handicap (G2) — Breeders’ Cup Challenge (Longines Turf)

Plus, Jared and Aaron return with Week 3 of the Seeing Double Power Play, each putting another $20 Daily Double on the line.

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HISA vs. Marshall Gramm: What Really Happened? + Pacific Classic & Alabama Picks Aug 20, 2026

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The Racing Dudes break down the HISA case against Marshall Gramm and the controversy that has taken over the horse racing conversation. Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman discuss what happened, the confidential horse-health information at the center of the case, HISA’s responsibility, whether Gramm gained an unfair advantage, and whether the potential punishment fits the offense.

Then the Dudes handicap two of the weekend’s biggest races with their picks and previews for the Pacific Classic (G1) at Del Mar and the Alabama Stakes (G1) at Saratoga, including top contenders, longshots, and betting opinions.

Plus, the Seeing Double Power Play returns for Week 2 after last week’s plays produced a big score, as Jared and Aaron go head-to-head again with their $20 Daily Double wagers.

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Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings, Fair Hill 5 Investigation & Saratoga Picks Aug 13, 2026

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The first 2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings are out, and Jared Welch and Aaron Halterman break down the top contenders, including Sovereignty taking the No. 1 spot.

The guys also discuss the developing Fair Hill 5 investigation and the unusual performances and wagering activity that have put the situation under the microscope.

Then it’s time to handicap Saturday’s Christophe Clement Turf Stakes (G1) at Saratoga before debuting a brand-new Blinkers Off segment: Seeing Double Power Play.

Each week, Jared and Aaron will each have a maximum of $20 to build a Daily Double, with bragging rights determined by ROI.

Topics include:

2026 Breeders’ Cup Classic Rankings
Sovereignty at No. 1
Fair Hill 5 investigation
Christophe Clement Turf Stakes picks
Seeing Double Power Play debut

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Is the Triple Crown Dead? Major Changes + Whitney, Fourstardave & Saratoga Derby Picks Aug 06, 2026

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The Racing Dudes break down the major changes shaking up the Triple Crown, including the new Thoroughbred Championship Series, the Preakness moving to a new date beginning in 2027, and what it all means for the future of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.

Then the Dudes handicap a loaded Whitney Day card at Saratoga, including the $1 million Whitney Stakes (G1), Fourstardave Stakes (G1), Saratoga Derby (G1), and more. Both the Whitney and Fourstardave are Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series “Win and You’re In” races, offering automatic berths into the Breeders’ Cup.

Get their picks, longshots, and best bets for one of the biggest weekends of the summer.

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