Al Bernstein

Previewing all 14 races at the 2024 Breeders’ Cup: From top picks to long shots at the Classic and more

Expect the unexpected at this year’s Breeders’ Cup.

From Forever Young to City of Troy, international contingent in spotlight at 2024 Breeders’ Cup

Japan’s deep racing roots are at the forefront of two of the biggest days in horse racing.

In 2024 Preakness without Muth, can Derby winner Mystik Dan pull off another victory?

A look at the field for this year’s Preakness Stakes.

2024 Kentucky Derby Presents Challenging Puzzle, From Top Contenders to Long Shots to Root For

From the underdogs to the overbet, a look at the full field for the 2024 Kentucky Derby.

Florida Derby is crunch time for Fierceness as 2024 Kentucky Derby approaches

Saturday’s Florida Derby is a key prep race for the first Saturday in May.

Underestimated no more, Derby contender Fierceness is the favorite at Saturday’s Holy Bull Stakes

It’s a busy day of horseracing action from Gulfstream and Santa Anita Saturday on CNBC.

Mage’s Derby win sets up potential for more magic at 2023 Preakness Stakes

After a thrilling win for Mage and Javier Castellano in the Derby, all eyes will be on the 2023 Preakness Stakes, Saturday on NBC and Peacock.

Kentucky Derby 2023 Storylines: Forte, Todd Pletcher, the search for a longshot and more

Ahead of the 2023 Kentucky Derby, a look at the storylines in a complex field led by the likely favorite Forte but with lots of room for surprises.

Pace and value in odds are key factors in handicapping the Kentucky Derby

Ahead of the 149th Kentucky Derby (Saturday, May 6th on NBC and Peacock), a look at the importance of pace in handicapping the Derby field.

Road to the Kentucky Derby: Blue Grass Stakes a major test for Tapit Trice

Coming off Forte’s big win in the Florida Derby, there’s another Todd Pletcher contender to watch with Tapit Trice in the Blue Grass Stakes Saturday on NBC.

Road to the Kentucky Derby: Forte seems dominant ahead of Florida Derby prep race

Saturday’s Florida Derby (6pm ET on CNBC and Peacock) is another stop on the road to the Kentucky Derby, with Todd Pletcher’s Forte likely to lead the way.

All 14 races at 2022 Breeders’ Cup: Top picks include Flightline, Kinross, Jackie’s Warrior and more

Al Bernstein lays out his top picks for all 14 races at the 2022 Breeders’ Cup World Championship.

The Breeders’ Cup: From Experiment to Tradition

Take a look at the history behind the Breeders’ Cup and what makes the 14-race slate the best two days in horse racing.

Breeders’ Cup preps reach crescendo with Fall Stars Weekend at Keeneland

To the horse racing world, Keeneland is Disneyland.

Breeders’ Cup spots on the line this weekend, top trainers hold keys to 2-year-old tests

Chad Brown and Todd Pletcher have undisputable histories that may lead to success in this weekend’s Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series races.

Mott, Pletcher saddle top contenders in Gold Cup

The Breeders’ Cup Challenge Series continues with the historic Jockey Club Gold Cup from Saratoga on Sept. 3 from 4:30 to 6 p.m. ET on NBC.

Life Is Good and Olympiad go head-to-head in the Whitney Stakes

A new matchup between two outstanding horses is just one of the plot lines to watch at the Whitney Stakes.

Jack Christopher highlights 2022 Haskell Stakes

Bob Baffert won’t be the only one to watch at this year’s Haskell Stakes (July 23, 5 p.m. ET, CNBC) as top horses compete for a Win and You’re In spot in the Breeders’ Cup Classic.

Stephen Foster Stakes a ‘key race’ for Breeders’ Cup Classic

Al Bernstein looks at what this year’s Stephen Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs (July 2, 4 p.m. ET, NBC) could mean for the 2022 Breeders’ Cup on NBC.