Cheltenham Festival 2026 Day 1: Champion Hurdle Highlights Intriguing Card

Mon Mar 09 2026Alastair Bull

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.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of March 7

Fri Mar 06 2026TwinSpires Staff

Luke Middlebrook guides you through the card at Sha Tin, with a first post of 11:30 p.m. ET Saturday night.
Dubai: Preview of Meydan March 6

Fri Mar 06 2026TwinSpires Staff

The Dubai Racing Club previews Friday’s card, which is scheduled to go forward at 8:30 a.m. ET.
How to play New Zealand's richest raceday

Thu Mar 05 2026Alastair Bull

Tune in Friday night for racing at Ellerslie racecourse in Auckland, which stages this weekend's richest program in the world.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 4

Tue Mar 03 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Horse Racing This Weekend: Key Races, Top Horses & Best Bets [Feb 28]

Sat Feb 28 2026TwinSpires Staff

Find out everything you need to know about key races, top horse, and best bets with TwinSpires horse racing this weekend.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 28

Fri Feb 27 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Japan's ascent in international horse racing: World rankings tell the tale

Fri Feb 27 2026Kellie Reilly

Japan has dispatched a series of outstanding Thoroughbred ambassadors on the world stage in recent years, becoming a force in international racing festivals.
Rebel’s Romance returns: Preview of Feb. 28 Super Saturday at Meydan

Thu Feb 26 2026TwinSpires Staff

The Dubai Racing Club previews the Feb. 28 Super Saturday card at Meydan, with a first post of 8:30 a.m. ET.
Kentucky Derby pedigree profile: Lucky Kid

Thu Feb 26 2026J. Keeler Johnson

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.
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 25

Tue Feb 24 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 21

Fri Feb 20 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Feb. 18

Tue Feb 17 2026TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:30 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.