Breeders’ Cup 2026: Historic legacies on display in winners’ pedigrees
Breeders’ Cup performers of ages past loom large in the pedigrees of the 2026 winners, across both Future Stars Friday and Championships Saturday.
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Breeders’ Cup 2026: Under-the-radar internationals on Saturday
The international team is well represented throughout Championships Saturday on both dirt and turf.
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Breeders’ Cup 2026: Under the radar internationals on Friday
The European raiding party will be out in force at Keeneland on Friday, not only with big favorites but also with promising juveniles that bettors will overlook.
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Top 10 storylines for 2026 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe
Let’s look at Daryz’s historic task and the other major storylines surrounding the 105th Arc.
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2026 Canadian International Scouting Report
Analysis and selected race replays of Purview and Arabian Crown in the Canadian International (G1) at Woodbine.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 Flower Bowl
Analysis and selected race replays of Cathedral, Esna, and Sunlit Uplands in the Flower Bowl (G2) at Belmont Park.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic
Three of the seven entrants in Thursday’s rescheduled Joe Hirsch Turf Classic (G1) at Belmont Park are British-based, but two are already familiar to racing fans on this side of the pond.
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International Scouting Report: 2026 Woodbine Mile
Analysis and selected race replays of European shippers Notable Speech, Archivist, and Silius in the Woodbine Mile (G1).
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International Scouting Report: 2026 E.P. Taylor
Analysis and selected race replays of Diamond Rain, See The Fire, Jancis, and Venetian Lace in the E.P. Taylor (G1) at Woodbine.
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Music City Scouting Report: Green Sense
Sold for the top price at the Goffs London Sale on the eve of Royal Ascot, Green Sense is set to debut for Saffie Joseph Jr. in Saturday’s Music City (G2) at Kentucky Downs.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Ethical Diamond, Tiffany
Analysis and selected race replays of Euro shippers Ethical Diamond and Tiffany in the Kentucky Turf Cup (G2)
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Nashville Derby International Scouting Report: Gostam
Last year’s unbeaten champion two-year-old colt in Germany, Gostam was hailed as a budding star of historic proportions.
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Nashville Derby International Scouting Report: Causeway, Nil Bua Gan Dua
With four European shippers in a field of 12, Saturday’s Nashville Derby (G2) offers plenty of international intrigue at Kentucky Downs.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Ancient Rome
The Charlie Hills veteran was in better form in past visits, but there are three reasons to forecast improvement in Sunday’s Tapit S.
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Kentucky Downs International Scouting Report: Sayidah Dariyan
British shipper Sayidah Dariyan has competed in Group 1s versus males for champion jockey-turned trainer Richard Hughes.
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Pacific Classic International Scouting Report: Finger
Finger has competed only against fellow three-year-olds in Japan, but he has intriguing collateral form with the Japanese competitors in the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1), notably Danon Bourbon.
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Christophe Clement Turf International Scouting Report: Ancient Egypt
One week after Glacius pulled off a front-running coup in the Saratoga Derby (G1), Ancient Egypt brings his aggressive style into Saturday's Christophe Clement Turf (G1) at the Spa.
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Saratoga Derby International Scouting Report: Glacius
Glacius has mouthwatering collateral form with European classic winners, a closing kick, with stamina for the 1 3/16-mile trip, and an upwardly mobile look.
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Price horses of interest on 2026 Arlington Million Day
It could pay to think creatively in the exotics, especially with Saturday’s profit-boost offer.
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Glens Falls International Scouting Report: Survie
“The Breeders’ Cup has been the end goal for a long time. She's got a rating to suggest she should be there.”
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: Japan’s Masquerade Ball gets Calandagan rematch
Saturday’s King George VI & Queen Elizabeth (G1) shapes up as a vintage renewal at Ascot.
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Diana International Scouting Report: Cathedral
The question is whether AMO Racing’s blueblood will score a stakes breakthrough in Saturday’s Diana (G1) at Saratoga or remain on her plateau of placings.
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Bowling Green International Scouting Report: Fort George
In the form of his life at the Dubai Carnival, where he briefly challenged Rebel’s Romance, Fort George resumes in Saturday’s Bowling Green (G2) at Saratoga.
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Belmont Oaks International Scouting Report: Abashiri, Kensington Lane
Abashiri and Kensington Lane are both coming off the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) at the Curragh, where they placed third and fifth, respectively.
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Belmont Derby International Scouting Report: Title Role, Pacific Avenue
Four months after Title Role beat Pacific Avenue in the Jumeirah 2000 Guineas during the Dubai Carnival, the two renew their rivalry in the Belmont Derby (G1) at Saratoga.
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Royal Ascot 2026: What I learned from my three days of selections
I always review where my selections went wrong, what variables I overemphasized, which factoids went unheeded, in hopes of drawing the right lessons for the future. In case my self-critique can be helpful, here’s the recapitulation of what I learned.
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Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Saturday, June 20
A “Win and You’re In” for the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint (G1), a rematch from the Breeders’ Cup Turf (G1), and a global sprint showdown are the highlights of Saturday’s grand finale at Royal Ascot.
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Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Wednesday, June 17
Ombudsman will try to defend his title from Daryz and Minnie Hauk in Wednesday’s Prince of Wales’s (G1), and don’t miss the four American shippers in the opener.
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Five longshots of interest at Royal Ascot 2026
Thanks to the sheer size and competitiveness of the fields at Royal Ascot, it’s a sure thing that some longshots will jump up over the course of the five-day stand.
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Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Tuesday, June 16
The most prestigious summer festival of all starts with a bang on Tuesday, as Royal Ascot stages three Group 1s and a Group 2 for juveniles who harbor top-level ambitions.
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