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British Spot Plays: Ascot for Oct. 17, 2026
We’re essentially in the final sixteenth of the British flat season, and for the first time in a couple of years, my annual betting bankroll is assured of finishing in the black.
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Australia Preview for October 17, 2026
Ka Ying Rising’s attempt to win a second Everest is the biggest thing in Australian racing this week, but there’s plenty more happening.
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Betting with, and against the World's Best, Ka Ying Rising
Fittingly, the world’s richest race on turf has attracted the world’s best racehorse.
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Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch: Big winners at Belmont and Kyoto
Eye-catching winners at Belmont Park in New York and Kyoto in Japan lead the latest edition of Kentucky Derby Maiden Watch.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Ascot hosts final Breeders’ Cup prep
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 18 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 10
First post at Sha Tin is 12:30 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.
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Australia Preview for October 10, 2026
Good betting opportunities abound at both Caulfield and Rosehill.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Emphatic, Hughes among 23 qualifiers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Arc Day 2026: Selections for undercard Breeders’ Cup Challenge races
It’s almost a Breeders’ Cup European turf equivalent, with six Group 1 races in total.
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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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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 3, 2026
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Prix De l'Arc De Triomphe Preview for 2026
It’s a historic edition, not because of an especially strong field, but because it’s the last time geldings will be barred.
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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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Australia Preview for October 3, 2026
In terms of Group and Grade 1 races, the first weekend in October is the biggest weekend of the year in world racing.
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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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 23 qualifiers to watch this week
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 32 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 26
First post at Sha Tin is 12:45 a.m. ET late Saturday night into early Sunday morning. Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis.
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Australia Preview for September 26-27, 2026
Australian racing is a little quieter than usual this Saturday, mainly because Melbourne is hosting the Aussie version of the Super Bowl, the Australian Rules football grand final.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 25, 2026
We’re down to five major weekends left in the British flat season, which means the most significant racing will be concentrated at Newmarket and Ascot.
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Australia Preview for September 19, 2026
Four A$1 million ($720,000) contests highlight Australia's racing this weekend.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech stars in Woodbine Mile
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 46 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Horse Racing Results: Woodbine, Churchill Downs & Ireland Racing
Here is your complete recap of the weekend’s biggest winners, stretch battles, and standout performances across all three tracks.
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Irish Champions Festival 2026: Day Two Preview
Day two of the Irish Champions Festival on Sunday has implications for upcoming racing around the world.
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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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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 12
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 12, 2026
Doncaster hosts its signature race, the classic St Leger (G1), on Saturday, a notable edition that features a rare appearance by the reigning Epsom Derby (G1) winner.
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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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Irish Champions Festival 2026: Day one preview
Flat racing’s biggest week in Ireland is the Irish Champions Festival, held on consecutive days at Leopardstown and The Curragh, respectively.
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British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 10, 2026
Before we get to the St Leger, Doncaster will be hosting other Group stakes this week, beginning with a pair of races for fillies on Thursday.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Tiffany stars in Kentucky Turf Cup
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 53 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 5
Sprint supremo Ka Ying Rising returns on opening day of the new Hong Kong racing season at Sha Tin. First post is at 12:30 a.m. ET, late Saturday night.
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Australia Preview: September 5, 2026
The countdown to the $14.4 million Everest heats up in Australia this weekend with two major contests.
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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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Leading Change upsets the Travers
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 60 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Knightsbridge crushes Pacific Classic
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 67 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 22, 2026
The 2026 Ebor Festival at York concludes Saturday, so I’ll take a final swing at the final two Group races of the fixture.
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Australia preview for August 22, 2026
Group One racing for the new Australian season has drawn a hot field and will provide a great guide to Australian middle-distance racing for the spring.
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 21, 2026
Horses of interest for the Lonsdale Cup (G2) and Nunthorpe (G1).
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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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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Survie strikes in Christophe Clement
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 74 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 19, 2026
This week’s Ebor Festival at York is absolutely star-studded. The four-day meeting starts with a showdown between Ombudsman and younger rival Constitution River in the Juddmonte International (G1).
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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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Australia Preview for Aug. 15
Spring racing in Melbourne starts to heat up this weekend. Three graded stakes races and one ungraded stakes highlight the card at Caulfield, with several top prospects beginning their campaigns.
International
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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Australia Preview for Aug. 8
The path towards the $14 million Everest (G1), begins in earnest August 8 with the Missile Stakes (G2) at Randwick.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Sovereignty, Magnitude meet again
The 2026 Breeders’ Cup at Keeneland is 88 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Spot Plays for Goodwood, Saratoga Aug. 1
I have one British Bankroll play on the feature at Goodwood and spot plays on a trio of the maiden offerings at Saratoga.
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Australia Preview for August 1, 2026
The season begins with racing at Rosehill in Sydney and Flemington in Melbourne, and as the latter is the only one of the pair to feature a graded stakes race, we’ll focus our attention there.
Analysis
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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British Spot Plays: Selections for Goodwood July 29, 2026
Tuesday’s first-day action got off to a “Glorious” start for me when Dr Rascal ($14.40) bolted up to win the Vintage (G2),
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Kalpana, Moonrise qualify at Ascot
The 43rd running of the Breeders’ Cup is taking place on Oct. 30-31 at Keeneland, just under 14 weeks from now.
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British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 28, 2026
The British Betting Bankroll resumes this week in time for the Goodwood Festival, colloquially known as “Glorious Goodwood."
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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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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 15, 2026
Happy Valley stages the final card of the Hong Kong season on Wednesday, July 15, 2026 with a first post of 6:30 a.m. ET.
Expert Picks
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of July 11
First post is at 4 a.m. ET overnight Saturday into early Sunday morning, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.
Expert Picks
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.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 8
The Wednesday card at Happy Valley kicks off at 6:30 a.m. ET and Luke Middlebrook provides analysis and selections.
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Horse Racing Results: Stars Align at the Spa for Independence Day weekend
Saratoga's opening weekend of the 2026 meet delivered fireworks on and off the track with a rare dead heat in a Grade 1-caliber turf sprint and back-to-back European raiders taking down the Belmont Oaks (G1) and Belmont Derby (G1) on the Fourth of July.
Results
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 4
First post is at 4 a.m. ET Saturday at Sha Tin, and Luke Middlebrook provides his selections and analysis.
Expert Picks
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.
Analysis
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.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 1, 2026
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 27
The Saturday card at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through all 11 races.
Analysis
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: A Week of Champions and What's Next at Churchill Downs
From longshot winners to Group 1 upsets, here's your recap, plus a look ahead to Saturday's $2 million Stephen Foster (G1) at Churchill Downs.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 24
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
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.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 21
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at 4 a.m. ET on Sunday, and Luke Middlebrook provides his selections and analysis.
Wagering
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 5 on June 20
The big handicap is the time-honored Wokingham Stakes, first run in 1813.
Analysis
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 4 on June 19
Day four at Royal Ascot has another great selection of handicaps for punters.
International
Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Friday, June 19
The bookies overseas might be quaking in their boots on Friday as there will be some heavily backed horses that will take some beating.
International
Royal Ascot 2026: Selections for Thursday, June 18
Day 3 of Royal Ascot has a slightly different look this year, but the 2 1/2-mile Gold Cup (G1) remains the centerpiece.
International
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 3 on June 18
With large fields of well-weighted horses, it's not easy to figure out which is largely why we’ve decided to look closely at one handicap per day rather than taking a light look at all of them.
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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.
Analysis
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 2 on June 17
There are 30 horses in an over-one-mile cavalry charge over the straight course, and finding the horse you backed during the running is a challenge.
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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.
International
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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The 2026 Royal Ascot Betting Guide Free Download
Five days, 35 races, more than £10.6 million in prize money and TwinSpires has you covered from first post to last.
Wagering
Betting the Handicaps at Royal Ascot for Day 1 on June 16
The Ascot Stakes is an interesting race, but I’m going with Kizlyar to put up a nice performance at generous odds.
Wagering
Five clashes to savor at Royal Ascot 2026
The Royal Ascot festival runs Tuesday through Saturday, with spectacular clashes on tap throughout all five days.
Analysis
Royal Ascot 2026: Australian, Japanese contenders loom large in sprints
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.
Horse
Royal Ascot 2026: A look at the U.S. runners
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.
Features
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 13
First post is 4 a.m. ET Saturday at Sha Tin, and Luke Middlebrook offers his selections and analysis for the 11-race card.
Wagering
Royal Ascot and U.S. bettors: Five key factors driving interest
The premier British festival, slated for June 16-20, 2026, has taken on even greater importance for U.S. racing fans in recent years.
Features
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
Manhattan International Scouting Report: Bright Picture
Analysis and selected race replays of French shipper Bright Picture in the Manhattan (G1) at Saratoga
Analysis
British Spot Plays: Epsom for June 6, 2026
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.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of June 6
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
International
How to Play the Trans-Atlantic Classics
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.
Triple Crown
New York Stakes International Scouting Report: Cankoura
Analysis and selected race replays for French shipper Cankoura in the New York (G1) at Saratoga.
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2026 Epsom Derby: Five things to know
The main storylines going into Saturday’s Derby (G1) at Epsom in some respects echo those surrounding the Oaks (G1).
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Expert International Racing Analysis, Picks, Odds and Live Video
TwinSpires has international racing in abundance!
Hong Kong
Horse racing from Happy Valley and Shat Tin, featuring the end of the year championships on Hong Kong International Race Night.
Royal Ascot
Royal Ascot Race Page | Royal Ascot Expert Picks & Analysis | Brisnet Royal Ascot Coverage
The mid summer British sensation that honors royal tradition with a week of high level turf racing at Ascot Racecourse.
Dubai World Cup
Meydan is nestled in the United Arab Emirates and hosts the celebration of top class horses and racing during their carnival early every year.
Saudi Cup
A newer prestigious race with a massive purse and payout for participants in Saudi Arabia.