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How to bet the 1000 Guineas at Newmarket
While everyone in the United States is focused on Churchill Downs, classic racing is happening in England at Newmarket.
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British Spot Play: 2000 Guineas at Newmarket
This Guineas doesn't appear to be a vintage one on paper, though it's understandable why the current market leaders are in that position.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of April 25
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Churchill Downs International Scouting Report: T O Elvis
Before stablemate Wonder Dean competes in the Kentucky Derby (G1), budding sprint star T O Elvis will take the stage in the Churchill Downs (G1).
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British Spot Plays: Sandown for April 24, 2026
Three stakes highlight the Friday card at Sandown, highlighted by an outstanding renewal of the Sandown Mile (G2).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 22
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Six Speed
Dubai-based Six Speed was purchased privately by an American ownership group before he jumped on the Euro/Mideast Road, and he repaid their investment.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of April 18
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Newbury for April 18, 2026
The English flat focus turns to Newbury and its two Guineas trials on Saturday.
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The 10 Richest Races in the World
A countdown of the 10 richest races in the world, as of November 2022.
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Top 10 Biggest Horse Races In The World
Let's look at the 10 biggest horse races in the world, from the “race that stops a nation” to the “fastest two minutes in sports.”
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 15
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket April 15, 2026
A staple of my annual wagering is on the traditional British flat turf season, which kicks into high gear this week.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Wonder Dean
The fifth straight Japanese-trained winner of the UAE Derby (G2), and sixth overall, Wonder Dean will try to score an historic breakthrough in the Kentucky Derby (G1).
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How to play day two of the Sydney Championships
Day two of the Sydney Championships is usually a strong one, highlighted by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of April 11
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of April 5
Streaking sprint star Ka Ying Rising and last year’s Hong Kong Triple Crown winner Voyage Bubble spice up the special holiday card at Sha Tin. First post is 12:30 a.m. ET late Sunday night.
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How to play Day One of the 2026 Sydney Championships
First post is 9:25 p.m. ET Friday night, with the Group 1s starting at 12:20 a.m.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin April 1
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 6:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Wonder Dean
Wonder Dean stamped his ticket to the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) with a determined victory in the UAE Derby (G2) on dirt at Meydan in Dubai.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of March 28
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12: 45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to bet the 2026 UAE Derby
The Europe/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby ends on Saturday morning U.S. time with the UAE Derby (G2) at Meydan in Dubai.
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How to bet the 2026 Dubai World Cup undercard
The races on Dubai World Cup day are normally among the most competitive in world racing, with horses from around the world making their way to the United Arab Emirates.
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2026 Dubai World Cup Preview
The Dubai World Cup is one of the rare prizes that the world’s leading dirt horse, Forever Young, missed out on last year. Can he make up for it this year?
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2026 Dubai World Cup storylines: Forever Young on verge of earnings record
Thirty years after Hall of Famer Cigar made the inaugural Dubai World Cup an instant classic, the biggest storyline of the 2026 renewal is the fact that it’s happening at all.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 21
It’s Hong Kong Derby Day at Sha Tin, where the action gets underway at 1 a.m. ET late Saturday night.
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How to play Golden Slipper Day
When it comes to juvenile speed, no race in the world comes close to matching Sydney’s Golden Slipper.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 18
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 14
The 11-race card at Sha Tin kicks off at 12:30 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan March 13
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Friday card, the finale of the Carnival at Meydan, with a first post of 9:30 a.m. ET. The climax of the Emirates racing season, Dubai World Cup Day, is set for March 28.
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Cheltenham Festival Day 4: Gold Cup makes it a grand finale
The Cheltenham Festival rounds off with the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
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Cheltenham Festival Day 3: Heavy favorites in two features
Day three of the four-day Cheltenham Festival features two major open races: the Stayers Hurdle, over three miles, and the Ryanair Chase, over 2 1/2 miles. Both have heavy favorites: Teahupoo and Fact To File, respectively.
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Cheltenham Festival Day 2: Champion Chase headlines three Grade 1 races
Day two of the four-day Cheltenham Festival is highlighted by the Queen Mother Champion Chase, for two-mile steeplechasers.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Cheltenham Festival 2026 Day 1: Champion Hurdle Highlights Intriguing Card
Day one is highlighted with the Champion Hurdle – third on the nationwide betting list a year ago – and features two other Grade 1 events. Here are some suggestions for getting in on the fun.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 7
Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card at Sha Tin, with a first post of 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan March 6
The Dubai Racing Club previews Friday’s card, which is scheduled to go forward at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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How to play New Zealand's richest raceday
Tune in Friday night for racing at Ellerslie racecourse in Auckland, which stages this weekend's richest program in the world.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 28
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale
Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
Analysis
Rebel’s Romance returns: Preview of Feb. 28 Super Saturday at Meydan
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Feb. 28 Super Saturday card at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Lucky Kid
Lucky Kid could be bound for the 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) after holding off a late challenger to win the Hyacinth S. over 1,600 meters (about one mile) at Tokyo Racecourse.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 21
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 18
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 15]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
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2026 Saudi Cup Day: Top 10 storylines
The world’s richest race features the world’s top-rated dirt horse, as global dirt supremo Forever Young is on a quest to become the first two-time winner of the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 13
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:45 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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How to play the Saudi Derby
The Saudi Derby (G3), now a leg of the Europe/Middle East Road to the Kentucky Derby, is one of the trickier races in the world to figure out.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan Feb. 13
The Dubai Racing Club furnishes an overview of the Feb. 13 action, which kicks off at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Feb. 7
Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis of the Sha Tin card, highlighted by the Centenary Vase H. (G3). First post is 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan on Feb. 6
The Dubai Racing Club guides you through Friday’s program at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Feb. 5, 2026
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly for her weekly International Radar segment and looks ahead to racing from Aqueduct and Tampa Bay Downs.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 4, 2026
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5: 40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Jan. 31
First post at Sha Tin is 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes selections and analysis of the Hong Kong Classic Mile card.
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Dubai: Preview of racing at Meydan Jan. 30
The Dubai Racing Club previews Friday’s card at Meydan, featuring the Dubai Millennium (G3). First post is 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Jan. 24, 2026]
Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Jan. 24
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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UAE 2000 Guineas Day: Derby Road Points creates extra interest
Friday’s raceday at Meydan is one of the biggest in the United Arab Emirates outside Dubai World Cup day, and this year there’s some added spice.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Jan. 17
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Dubai: Cape Verdi highlights Jan. 16 card at Meydan
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Jan. 16 program at Meydan, which begins at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 14
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Jan. 10
First post at Sha Tin is at 11:30 p.m. ET on Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook offers selections and analysis.
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Dubai: Preview of Meydan on Jan. 9, 2026
The Dubai Racing Club previews the Jan. 9 Carnival card at Meydan, beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 7, 2026
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Jan. 3
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Dark Saffron wins the 2025 Dubai Golden Shaheen (G1) at Meydan (Photo courtesy of Dubai Racing Club)
Dubai Golden Shaheen hero Dark Saffron among notables at Meydan Jan. 2
The UAE Guineas Trial, Zabeel Mile (G2), and Dubawi (G3) are among the key races at Meydan on Friday, Jan. 2.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 31, 2025
Jason opens by discussing the Pick 5 carryover for Wednesday at Tampa. Kellie Reilly joins for the International Radar and Jason closes out the Year in Review.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Dec. 31
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Year in review: Reilly’s 10 favorite races of 2025
This personal retrospective is more about the races that endure in my memory, for reasons of circumstance or sentiment. That makes the exercise less predictable.
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Year in review: 10 of the best horses of 2025
Preference is given to horses that have shown their absolute class regularly, rather than those that only produce outstanding efforts once or twice.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Dec. 26
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at midnight ET late Friday night, and Luke Middlebrook guides you through the 10-race card with selections and analysis.
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Remembering Gentildonna: The ultimate clutch player
Next Sunday’s 70th running of the Arima Kinen (G1), Japan’s “All-Star” event at the end of the year, will have a special poignancy.
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Best international racetracks to play on Christmas Day
Christmas Day is a quiet one for U.S. horse racing, with Thoroughbred and harness tracks alike taking the day off. But internationally, many racetracks are in action.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Chip Honcho, Express Kid emerge
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 130 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 23
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Dec. 19
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Pyromancer
Pyromancer emerged as a 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) contender when he brought his record to a perfect 3-for-3 in the Zen-Nippon Nisai Yushun at Kawasaki Racecourse.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Litmus Test makes the grade
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 137 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 17
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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2025 Hong Kong Cup: Trends, storylines, and Romantic Warrior
Romantic Warrior became the world’s all-time richest racehorse when scoring a three-peat in last year’s Hong Kong Cup (G1).
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2025 Hong Kong Mile: Trends and storylines
Voyage Bubble is overshadowed by Romantic Warrior and Ka Ying Rising, but the defending Hong Kong Mile (G1) champion has compiled a historic resume of his own.
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Hong Kong International Races: Four Champs Defend Titles
Just as the Breeders’ Cup advertises itself as racing’s “World Championships,” the Hong Kong Jockey Club labels its international race day this weekend as the “Turf World Championships.”
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2025 Hong Kong Sprint: Trends, storylines, and Ka Ying Rising
The world’s best sprinter, Ka Ying Rising, has gone from strength to strength since notching his first Group 1 in the 2024 Hong Kong Sprint (G1).
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2025 Hong Kong Vase: Trends and storylines
All four conquerors of last year’s Hong Kong International Races are back to defend their titles at Sha Tin, beginning with Giavellotto in the Hong Kong Vase (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin's HKIR card night of Dec. 13
First post is 11:25 p.m. ET Saturday night for a fantastic renewal of the Hong Kong International Races program at Sha Tin.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Dec. 6
Luke Middlebrook provides selections and analysis for the Sha Tin card, with a first post of midnight ET late Saturday night.
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Dec. 4, 2025
Kellie Reilly joins us for the weekly International Radar segment and Jason looks ahead to the big Saturday at Aqueduct featuring the Cigar Mile (G2).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Dec. 3
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Kentucky Derby Roundup: Further Ado, Satono Voyage prevail
The 2026 Kentucky Derby (G1) is 151 days away. Catch up on the latest news and notes as the Road to the Kentucky Derby unfolds:
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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.