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Friday, June 5, 2026 | Epsom Oaks Day & Belmont Friday | Free Horse Racing Tips & Analysis
By ITM Staff
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Belmont Friday Preview — Live on YouTube
In the Money Media YouTube Channel | Friday, June 5, 2026
PTF and the ITM crew preview today’s Grade 1-packed Saratoga card — the New York Stakes, Acorn Stakes, Ogden Phipps, Bed o’ Roses, and Wonder Again — plus a look ahead to Belmont Stakes Day tomorrow. Watch it now.
Epsom Oaks Day — Free Tips & Analysis
The Betfred Oaks runs at Epsom Downs this afternoon — post time 4:00 PM UK / 11:00 AM ET. Nine runners, soft ground, and a fascinating stamina test. ITM’s Steven Bonnick has the full runner-by-runner preview, with expert backup from our broadcast partners at At The Races.
Epsom Oaks Preview — By Steven Bonnick
Steven Bonnick | In the Money Media | Published June 4, 2026
Steven Bonnick has assessed all nine runners for the Betfred Oaks — a race he describes as not a vintage renewal on paper, with soft ground making stamina the decisive factor. Ballydoyle hold a strong hand with multiple live contenders, but Bonnick identifies at least one runner capable of causing a surprise at big odds if the ground gets really testing. His verdict names the horse he expects to set the standard — and the one that keeps him up at night.
Kevin Blake’s Derby Festival Tips — Oaks Day & Derby Day
Kevin Blake | At The Races | June 4–5, 2026
Sky Sports Racing’s Kevin Blake has a value play in the Oaks at a price that may surprise you, plus selections in two other Friday races and his 1-2-3 for the Betfred Derby on Saturday.
Horse-by-Horse Guide: Betfred Oaks — Dave Orton
Dave Orton | At The Races | June 3, 2026
Every runner assessed in detail. Dave Orton’s verdict identifies one horse as superior value to the market leader. Essential reading if you’re playing the race.
Hugh Taylor — Friday Selections
Hugh Taylor | At The Races | June 5, 2026
Two horses for Friday including a 2-point play Hugh considers a significant value opportunity. His 15+ year published record speaks for itself.
Current Oaks Market
Best available prices via Oddschecker as of this morning. Betfred Oaks, Epsom Downs, 4:00 PM UK / 11:00 AM ET. Each-way: 3 places, 1/5 odds.
| Draw | Horse | Trainer | Jockey | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Link | J & T Gosden | Colin Keane | 3-1 |
| 4 | Amelia Earhart | Aidan O’Brien | Ryan Moore | 100-30 |
| 5 | Thundering On | Joseph O’Brien | D.B. McMonagle | 9-2 |
| 9 | Cameo | Aidan O’Brien | Wayne Lordan | 15-2 |
| 8 | Venetian Lace | Charlie Johnston | William Buick | 12-1 |
| 2 | A La Prochaine | Ralph Beckett | James Doyle | 18-1 |
| 7 | On Message | Ralph Beckett | Hector Crouch | 22-1 |
| 6 | K Sarra | Ralph Beckett | Rossa Ryan | 22-1 |
| 3 | Sugar Island | Aidan O’Brien | Ronan Whelan | 33-1 |
Belmont Stakes Friday at Saratoga
First post 11:45 AM ET. Five graded stakes on the card: New York S. (G1), Acorn S. (G1), Ogden Phipps S. (G1/BC prep), Bed o’ Roses S. (G2), and Wonder Again S. (G2). Nick Tammaro has the full 14-race Saratoga card plus the two-day Pick 6 sequence.
Written Analysis
Nick Tammaro — Saratoga Full Card, June 5, 2026
Belmont Stakes Racing Festival — Day 3 | Festival Record: 3-2-4, $32.02 ROI
Races 1–5 free. Races 6–14 + Best Bet exclusive to ITM Plus members.
Race 1: 8-6-3-5
The opener appears, in many ways, to be a formality as #8 Hadrian’s Wall seems poised to break his maiden. He was a narrow loser last out when heavily favored against maiden competition in a race won by eventual Blue Grass runner-up Ottinho. He has tactical speed and will race with Lasix for the first time as he returns from a break. The speed he possesses will help him stay close over a racetrack that has been tilted towards ground-saving runners in recent days.
Race 2: 3-2-5-4
It has been exactly a year since #3 Hit the Post broke his maiden, wiring a field of MSW runners over a sloppy racetrack. He now goes 2nd off a layoff after getting some time off at the end of his 3YO campaign. The lead appears to be his for the taking today and that will make him very dangerous. Jockey Christopher Elliott has had plenty of success on this son of Kantharos, including a stakes score last fall at Finger Lakes. They’ll have him to catch for top honors.
Race 3: 8-3-2-10
In an absolutely loaded maiden race, #8 Accost has plenty to offer as he returns from a brief break for trainer Chad Brown. When last seen, he was a non-factor sprinting on the main track at Keeneland. His chances were wrecked that afternoon when he botched the break and wound up well behind in the opening stages. A cleaner beginning will help him get more involved early at a square price.
Race 4: 3-1-2
#3 Ways and Means is the one to beat off a runner-up finish in the Derby City Distaff last time out. She was passively ridden that day as her rider conceded the lead to R Disaster in the opening quarter. That left her with too much to do late, and she finds herself in a similar scenario this time around. Flavien Prat is back aboard and should have this gal actively involved in early proceedings over her favorite racetrack.
Race 5: 9-7-1-2
There’s a lot to like about #9 Triskelion, who returns from a lengthy break for trainer Rusty Arnold. She showed real potential as a 2YO, finishing 2nd in a tough MSW event at Kentucky Downs before a narrow miss in what ended up being a key race at Keeneland. Arnold has trained her of late with Buttercream Babe, a stakes-caliber turfer, and that clearly adds to the appeal with this daughter of Leinster. Her early speed is also a weapon given the way this course has played in turf sprints over the first two days of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
Races 6–14 + Best Bet of the Day: ITM Plus Exclusive
Nick’s Best Bet is in Race 8 — a horse he calls “the best bet in the race at 5-1 or so” with a pace advantage, a Flavien Prat rider switch, and going second off a layoff. His analysis for Races 6 through 14, including the full two-day Pick 6 Saturday legs and his Belmont Stakes selections, is available exclusively to ITM Plus members.
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Two-Day Pick 6 Analysis — Nick Tammaro
Nick Tammaro | In the Money Media | Friday, June 5, 2026
The two-day Pick 6 spans Friday R9 through the Belmont Stakes itself on Saturday. Nick’s Friday legs (R9, R10, R11) are free. The Saturday legs — including his Belmont picks — are ITM Plus exclusive.
Also Today — Santa Anita & Laurel Park
Santa Anita Friday — Dean Keppler
Dean Keppler | In the Money Media | Friday, June 5, 2026
Keppler has the full nine-race Santa Anita card. Best Bet of the day: #8 Waiting for My Cue, Race 6 — a 4-year-old daughter of Smiling Tiger stretching out second off the bench for a career-best effort.
Laurel Park Tips & Trips — Will Humphrey
Will Humphrey | In the Money Media | Friday, June 5, 2026
Will Humphrey’s Laurel Park guide — including the free DRF Laurel Park PPs and the daily handicapping guide from the MJC Team.
Belmont Week — What’s Left
| Day | Date | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| Today | June 5 | Epsom Oaks 4:00 PM UK. Saratoga: New York S. (G1), Acorn S. (G1), Ogden Phipps S. (G1/BC), Bed o’ Roses S. (G2), Wonder Again S. (G2). First post 11:45 AM ET. ITM HorsePlayers Tour feeder on HorsePlayers.com. |
| Tomorrow | June 6 | Belmont Stakes Day. Belmont S. (G1, $2M, ~7:04 PM ET on FOX), Met Mile (G1, $1M), Manhattan S. (G1, $1M), Woody Stephens S. (G1, $500K), Jaipur S. (G1, $500K), Just a Game S. (G1, $500K), True North S. (G3, $400K). First post 11:00 AM ET. |
| Sunday | June 7 | Racing continues. First post 12:35 PM ET. |
Your Irreverent Guide to the 2026 Belmont Stakes — Can Do!
Bill Duncliffe | In the Money Media | June 4, 2026 | For Saturday
Bill Duncliffe’s irreverent take on tomorrow’s $2 million Grade 1. Required pre-race reading. Bill has devoted fans for a reason.
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