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Horse Profile: New Century
Four years after Qatar Racing, trainer Andrew Balding, and jockey Oisin Murphy teamed up with Kameko, who finished seventh as the Mile favorite, they’re back hopeful of a better result with his son New Century
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Horse Profile: Al Qudra
Appleby’s other contender, Al Qudra, is a hardened veteran with a six-race campaign that began back in mid-April. Considering that he’d beaten New Century twice before the checkered passage in the Summer (G1), Al Qudra could claim the chance to rebound – unless New Century has progressed beyond him at this point. That’s the main question about the otherwise solid Godolphin entrant.
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Horse Profile: Seagulls Eleven
An aggrieved third in the Vincent O’Brien National (G1), where he was mugged by Henri Matisse, Seagulls Eleven has a stealthy look in this spot. He also exits a loss in the Dewhurst (G1), which in the past has been a useful angle. Juvenile Turf winners George Vancouver (2012), Outstrip (2013), and Mendelssohn (at Del Mar in 2017) had placed in the Dewhurst, while Seagulls Eleven was only fourth, but the larger point remains of interest.
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Horse Profile: Ides of March
O’Brien’s other runner, Ides of March, has yet to race at stablemate Whistlejacket’s level, as short as five furlongs, or away from the Curragh.
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Japan at the Breeders’ Cup: Historical pointers and trends
Japan is expected to send a formidable team to the Nov. 1-2 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar. Before we begin to look at the likely contenders, let’s review the past Japanese shippers who have competed at the championships.
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2024 Breeders' Cup: 10 observations from pre-entries
A total of 212 horses have pre-entered the 2024 Breeders’ Cup, slated to take place on Nov. 1-2 at Del Mar. That’s seven horses more than in 2023 and 2022.
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Horse Profile: Emily Upjohn
If Emily Upjohn has been more frustrating to follow than not, she’s capable of firing a devastating broadside when the circumstances align.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 23
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Anmaat, Kalpana win final qualifiers
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 11 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. 19
The Premier Bowl H. (G2) is the feature at Sha Tin on Sunday. Luke Middlebrook offers selections for the card, which kicks off at 12:45 a.m. (ET) late Saturday night.
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Spot Plays for 2024 British Champions Day at Ascot
It's not quite the Breeders' Cup, but Saturday's British Champions Day program at Ascot has itself evolved into an annually intriguing handicapping and betting test.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley, Oct. 16
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Classic field is taking shape
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar 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. 12
The Sha Tin Trophy (G2) highlights Sunday’s card that gets underway at 12:35 a.m. ET. Luke Middlebrook furnishes his selections for all the action at Sha Tin.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket, Oct. 11
The English flat season, specifically the portion that includes Group stakes, will be winding down over the next several weekends.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 9
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: 20 horses qualify around the world
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 25 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Price horses of interest on 2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day
With six Thoroughbred Group 1s on tap at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, chances abound of having a few outsiders at least run into the frame on Arc Day.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 5
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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2024 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Sunday’s 103rd Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1) lacks a standout on paper, making for a contentious renewal at ParisLongchamp.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 30
Sha Tin stages a special Tuesday card in honor of National Day. First post time is 1 a.m. ET (late Monday night into early Tuesday morning), and Luke Middlebrook analyzes the 10-race program.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 27
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlbrook.
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Hanson: Newmarket Spot Plays Sept. 28
Juveniles are in the spotlight at Newmarket on Saturday, with the better sprinters of that age competing in a pair of Group 1s and those with a bit more stamina lining up in the one-mile Royal Lodge (G2).
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket Sept. 27
Newmarket will host several important two-year-old stakes as well as the historic Cambridgeshire H. on Saturday. Friday's three Group stakes at "Headquarters" are of lesser quality, but I'll be taking a swing at a couple as the British flat season enters its final month.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 21
First post at Sha Tin is 1 a.m. ET late Saturday night into early Sunday morning, and Luke Middlebrook analyzes the 10-race program.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 18
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Win for the Money takes Woodbine Mile
The 2024 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 46 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Five horses of interest on 2024 Arc Trials Day
Sunday is day two of the Irish Champions Festival, but it’s also Arc Trials Day at ParisLongchamp.
The informative card includes three stepping stones to the Oct. 6 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 14
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night U.S. time at 12:50 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for St Leger Festival Sept. 14
It's definitely a big weekend of racing in Europe. The two-day Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown and the Curragh predominates, and the Sunday card at Longchamp will feature several Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe (G1) trials.
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2024 Irish Champions Festival: Can Auguste Rodin defend his crown?
This weekend’s Irish Champions Festival features Breeders’ Cup Challenge events in five different divisions, spanning Saturday at Leopardstown and Sunday at the Curragh.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:10 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Remake, Crown Pride qualify via Korea
For the first time, the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3) at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea awarded “Win and You’re In” berths to the Breeders’ Cup.
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How to bet the 2024 Korea Cup and Korea Sprint
A couple of Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” qualifiers are taking place at Seoul Racecourse in South Korea this Sunday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 7
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night U.S. time at 12:50 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Forever Young among Japan’s 2024 Breeders’ Cup team; Watch WAYI Korea Cup, Sprint
The Japanese team for the Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar will be taking shape over the coming weeks, so consider this as more of a hint of coming attractions than a thorough list.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for York Aug. 23
Day 3 of the Ebor Festival at York is highlighted by the Nunthorpe (G1), a five-furlong dash that could have implications on the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint (G1) at Del Mar this fall.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for York Aug. 21
The four-day Ebor Festival at York, which runs Wednesday through Saturday, is the last of the multi-day summer festivals on the English racing calendar.
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City of Troy seeks Breeders’ Cup Classic berth in epic Juddmonte International
Wednesday’s Juddmonte International (G1) at York has the potential be a race for the ages.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Goodwood July 31
Day 2 of the 2024 Goodwood Festival on Wednesday is highlighted by the Sussex (G1), but the unfortunate withdrawal of Rosallion has reduced its appeal a bit from both a sporting perspective and as a betting proposition.
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Breeders’ Cup WAYI Sussex among key clashes at Glorious Goodwood
Wednesday’s Sussex (G1) is the lone Breeders’ Cup Challenge event during the five-day festival at Glorious Goodwood, but implications for the championships at Del Mar will abound throughout the week.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Goodwood July 30
Goodwood will be the focus of British racing this week as the five-day "Glorious" meeting kicks off Tuesday.
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2024 King George VI & Queen Elizabeth: A 10-1 play for Breeders’ Cup WAYI at Ascot
I can’t resist the price on #5 Luxembourg (10-1), a world-class performer who’s lurking in the shadow of stablemate Auguste Rodin.
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Hanson: Newmarket Spot Plays for July 13
The third and final day of Newmarket's July Festival on Saturday features two Group events, one that yielded eventual Epsom Derby (G1) winner City of Troy a year ago and the other one of the most significant sprints on the European calendar.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 14
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 6
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 1
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 26
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Top 10 takeaways from Royal Ascot 2024
How do you distill five fantastic days of racing, at a sun-baked Royal Ascot? Very subjectively! Here are my main impressions from the week:
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Saturday
Saturday’s finale features three Group races, anchored by another competitive sprint in the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), and a 17-strong field of juveniles in the Chesham S.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Royal Ascot 2024: Selections for Friday
A pair of Group 1s highlight Day 4 of Royal Ascot on Friday, led by the Coronation (G1) for three-year-old fillies.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Thursday
Several strong favorites, including the decorated stayer Kyprios, will be prominent in Royal Ascot's Group race offerings on Thursday. But I'll take a stand against all of them in the hope of hitting one or more home runs.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Wednesday
The centerpiece of Wednesday’s card at Royal Ascot, the Prince of Wales’s (G1), often produces one of the week’s enduring highlights. The 1 1/4-mile affair promises to deliver once again, as Breeders’ Cup stars Auguste Rodin and Inspiral square off in this “Win and You’re In” for the Turf (G1).
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2024 Royal Ascot: Selections for Tuesday
Royal Ascot opens with its customary bang on Tuesday. Three Group 1s – including two Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” (WAYI) events and a stellar renewal of the St James’s Palace (G1) – plus the marquee juvenile race of the meeting, the Coventry (G2), make for quite a wagering menu.
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2024 Royal Ascot: 5 longshots to consider
At this stage, the fields are coming together enough to try to find possible sleepers.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Top 10 storylines
The most anticipated event of the British summer season returns this week, as Royal Ascot stages its action-packed five-day meeting Tuesday through Saturday.
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2024 Royal Ascot: Top 5 favorites to watch
Royal Ascot attracts star power of both the equine and human variety throughout its five-day meeting. For that reason, even strong favorites can get upstaged by other top-class rivals.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 15
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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2024 Royal Ascot: U.S. shippers include proven course performers
The U.S. shippers descending on Royal Ascot this year include not only the usual batch of speedy juveniles, but also past winners at the meeting.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 12
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 4 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 5
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. (ET). Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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2024 Epsom Derby Preview: A Friendly wager
There are significant question marks over pretty much every contender for England’s premier classic. It wouldn’t be a shock if a horse at double-figure odds comes out on top.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 2
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hanson: Spot play for the 2024 Derby at Epsom
Those of us with an historical bent might equate Saturday's 2024 edition of the Derby (G1) at Epsom with that of the 1966 Kentucky Derby. It's still the Derby, and the winner will be a good horse on the day if not a potential great, but it's simply not the race it might have been.
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2024 Epsom Derby Analysis: More than a tale of two cities
One year after Aidan O’Brien conjured up a dramatic form turnaround for Auguste Rodin at Epsom, it defies belief that the master of Ballydoyle could do it again in Saturday’s Derby (G1).
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2024 Epsom Oaks Preview and Bonus Play for Coronation Cup
Classic racing at Epsom gets underway with the Oaks on Friday, and it’s an unusually open-looking affair.
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Hanson: Value Play for the 2024 Epsom Oaks
Derby weekend at historic Epsom Downs outside London kicks off Friday with two Group 1s on the schedule, the Oaks (G1) for three-year-old fillies and the Coronation Cup (G1) for older runners, both over 1 1/2 miles.
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2024 Irish 1000 Guineas Day: Who can step up if Opera Singer hits wrong note?
Aidan O’Brien will send out short-priced favorites in both of the day’s Group 1s, the feast-or-famine Auguste Rodin in the Tattersalls Gold Cup (G1) and the returning Opera Singer in the Irish 1000 Guineas (G1). But as their descriptors suggest, neither has a straightforward task on Sunday.
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Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 25
The Sunday card at Sha Tin (beginning late Saturday night/early Sunday 12:45 a.m. ET) features the Champions & Chater Cup (G1).
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2024 Irish 2000 Guineas Day: A 50-1 shot to consider in your wagering strategy
Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1) card at the Curragh is part of the Rest of the World Money Back offer on TwinSpires.com.
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The Curragh: Irish 1,000 Guineas, Tattersalls Gold Cup Preview
The Curragh hosts two Group 1 races on Sunday, and both look to be competitive – especially with a special betting offer.
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The Curragh: Irish 2,000 Guineas Preview, Horses, Picks
It’s pretty difficult to see Ireland’s first Classic of 2024 as anything but a Richard Hannon versus Aidan O’Brien contest.
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The Curragh: Maidens, handicaps kick off Irish Guineas Weekend May 24, 2024
TwinSpires.com’s Rest of the World Money Back offer is available for all qualifying races over Irish Guineas Weekend at the Curragh. The meeting opens Friday with a card including intriguing maidens and a couple of premier handicaps.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Sandown May 23
My journey through the English flat season continues Thursday when Sandown hosts a meeting held primarily during the evening hours local time, but early afternoon for those of us in the U.S.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 22
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 18
Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, which begins late Saturday night U.S. time, 12:45 a.m. ET).
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newbury, Pimlico May 18
It'll be a long and exciting day of racing around the world on Saturday, as my attention will be focused on the action at Newbury in England in the morning and the Preakness Day program at Pimlico the remainder of the day.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 15
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster analyzes the Wednesday card at Happy Valley and makes his selections.
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Hong Kong: Selections for night of May 10
Selections and analysis for the Saturday card at Sha Tin that begins late Friday night U.S. time.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Ghostwriter the pick to topple Troy in 2000 Guineas
Before the Kentucky Derby Day card gets into full swing on Saturday, I'll continue my betting journey through the English flat season with a play in that country's first classic of the year, the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin April 27
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Saturday night/early Sunday morning at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 24
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newbury April 20
The start of my 2024 British flat season betting did not get off to the quickest of starts Wednesday at Newmarket, with both top selections going unplaced. Our original $1,000 bankroll, from which we are betting 5% of the balance to win on each top pick, is down to $902 heading into Saturday's action at Newbury.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of April 19
Racing at Sha Tin begins late Friday night/early Saturday morning at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 17
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for Newmarket April 17
Horseplayers looking to turn an annual profit are typically advised to exploit their handicapping strengths and limit their relative weaknesses. There's a particular strength of mine that I hope to exploit again, starting this week.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin April 13
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: T O Password
Japan Road invitee T O Password brings a 2-for-2 record into Churchill Downs, but he’s yet to race at anywhere near the level of compatriot Forever Young.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin April 6
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
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Kentucky Derby International Scouting Report: Forever Young
Forever Young is arguably Japan’s best chance so far in the Kentucky Derby (G1), not just because he’s undefeated, and trained by a master horseman in Yoshito Yahagi.
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Expert International Racing Analysis, Picks, Odds and Live Video
TwinSpires has international racing in abundance!
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Horse racing from Happy Valley and Shat Tin, featuring the end of the year championships on Hong Kong International Race Night.
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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.