Five longshots of interest at Royal Ascot 2026

Mon Jun 15 2026Kellie Reilly

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.
Five clashes to savor at Royal Ascot 2026

Sun Jun 14 2026Kellie Reilly

The Royal Ascot festival runs Tuesday through Saturday, with spectacular clashes on tap throughout all five days.
Royal Ascot 2026: Australian, Japanese contenders loom large in sprints

Sun Jun 14 2026Alastair Bull

The five challengers at Royal Ascot from Australia and Japan – Overpass, Joliestar, Asfoora, Satono Reve, and Lugal – all have two things in common: speed and class.
Royal Ascot 2026: A look at the U.S. runners

Sat Jun 13 2026Kellie Reilly

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, Team USA will have several chances to beat the British at their most prestigious festival, Royal Ascot.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 13

Fri Jun 12 2026TwinSpires Staff

First post is 4 a.m. ET Saturday at Sha Tin, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections and analysis for the 11-race card.
Royal Ascot and U.S. bettors: Five key factors driving interest

Wed Jun 10 2026Kellie Reilly

The premier British festival, slated for June 16-20, 2026, has taken on even greater importance for U.S. racing fans in recent years.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 10

Tue Jun 09 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Manhattan International Scouting Report: Bright Picture

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays of French shipper Bright Picture in the Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga
British Spot Plays: Epsom for June 6, 2026

Fri Jun 05 2026Vance Hanson

This year's Derby Day at Epsom is greatly enhanced by the presence of the Coronation Cup (G1), which features a rematch of last year's top two, Jan Brueghel and Calandagan.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of June 6

Fri Jun 05 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
How to Play the Trans-Atlantic Classics

Fri Jun 05 2026Alastair Bull

As was the case five weeks ago with the 2000 Guineas (G1) and the Kentucky Derby (G1), there are three-year-old classics on either side of the Atlantic this Saturday.
New York Stakes International Scouting Report: Cankoura

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

Analysis and selected race replays for French shipper Cankoura in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.
2026 Epsom Derby: Five things to know

Fri Jun 05 2026Kellie Reilly

The main storylines going into Saturday’s Derby (G1) at Epsom in some respects echo those surrounding the Oaks (G1).