Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Irish Oaks Day

Fri Jul 15 2022Alastair Bull

It’s Irish Oaks day at The Curragh, and TwinSpires is marking it with a BetBack offer on all races.
Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award seeks fourth win of season

Tue Jul 12 2022Alastair Bull

Packing Award can end a fruitful Hong Kong season by beating a good quality field of Class 2 horses at Happy Valley July 13.
Breeders' Cup July 8 Divisional Update: Turf Races

Fri Jul 08 2022Alastair Bull

The path to the Breeders’ Cup turf races took major strides in June, with Royal Ascot, the Belmont Stakes carnival, European classics, and top Japanese events grabbing headlines.
Hong Kong Preview: Lor title quest to get boost from Run Run Cool

Tue Jul 05 2022Alastair Bull

Run Run Cool can help Frankie Lor’s quest for his first Hong Kong training title by winning the Albert Handicap at Happy Valley July 6.
Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Alenquer one to watch

Fri Jul 01 2022Alastair Bull

The Eclipse Stakes is frequently the first major middle distance race of the year in Britain, where the best three-year-olds take on older horses, and this year is no exception.
Exacta vs. quinella vs. Omni/Swinger: Which should you bet?

Wed Jun 29 2022J. Keeler Johnson

Fans of international horse racing know there are three similar but distinct exotic wagers found on a typical betting menu: the exacta, the quinella, and the Omni/Swinger.
Hong Kong Preview: Nimbus looks too Nimble

Mon Jun 27 2022Alastair Bull

Nimble Nimbus looks set to continue a good run of form when he contests the Jervois Handicap at Happy Valley on Tuesday.
Hong Kong Preview: Moreira can get Eason home

Tue Jun 21 2022Alastair Bull

Eason can benefit from being reunited with Joao Moreira and overcome Lucky Sweynesse in the Staunton Handicap at Happy Valley.
2022 Royal Ascot: Selections for Saturday

Fri Jun 17 2022Kellie Reilly

Saturday’s grand finale at Royal Ascot showcases prohibitive favorites in two of the stakes events, but the marquee sprints could be ripe for big prices. Fifteen were declared for the Jersey (G3), and a 27-horse cavalry charge is lining up for the Platinum Jubilee (G1).
Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Golden Gates Stakes

Fri Jun 17 2022Alastair Bull

A rare runner by Quality Road in Europe, Missed The Cut looks to be a horse going places and he will be hard to beat.
Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: Duke of Edinburgh Stakes

Thu Jun 16 2022Alastair Bull

There are few races Queen Elizabeth II would enjoy winning more at Royal Ascot this year than the handicap named after her late husband. But can #8 Just Fine come through?
Royal Ascot Handicaps 2022: King George V Stakes

Wed Jun 15 2022Alastair Bull

This year’s King George V Stakes has attracted 19 runners, and looks a great betting contest.
What are Omni/Swinger bets, and how do you play them?

Wed Jun 15 2022J. Keeler Johnson

If you’ve ever dipped your toes into betting on international horse racing, you’ve probably noticed an unfamiliar bet type called the Omni/Swinger. But how hard is the Omni/Swinger to play and hit?