Dubai Preview: Spot Plays for Feb. 24, 2023

Fri Feb 24 2023Alastair Bull

A Group 2 race and two valuable conditions races are on tap at Meydan on Friday. Here are some spot plays for those races.
Hong Kong Preview: Solar Winds set to take Happy Valley by storm

Tue Feb 21 2023Alastair Bull

#5 Solar Winds can build on his last-start second to one of Hong Kong’s most exciting horses with victory in the Luard Handicap at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Shirl's Speight takes on leading Japanese dirt horses in Tokyo

Fri Feb 17 2023Alastair Bull

It’s a significant day of racing at Tokyo racecourse in Japan, with two features that have relevance to North America.
Great Britain Preview: Bristol De Mai back on favorite track

Fri Feb 17 2023Alastair Bull

We will concentrate on the Grand National Trial at Haydock, which has drawn an even field.
Sydney Preview: Rosehill Gardens plays for Feb. 17, 2023

Fri Feb 17 2023Alastair Bull

A trio of Group 2 races headline the card at Rosehill Gardens this weekend.
Dubai Preview: Kentucky Oaks spot in play at Meydan

Thu Feb 16 2023Alastair Bull

The UAE Oaks (G3) at Meydan is the first race on the Road to the 2023 Kentucky Oaks, where the winner gets 50 points.
Hong Kong Preview: Gallant Waking to enjoy Happy Valley return

Tue Feb 14 2023Alastair Bull

Don’t be surprised if #1 Gallant Waking improves sharply when he contests Tsuen Wan Handicap over 1,650 meters (about 1 mile 40 yards) at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
Saudi Cup Day prospectus: Country Grammer, Taiba, Elite Power among probables

Sun Feb 12 2023Kellie Reilly

Now that the projected fields for the Feb. 25 Saudi Cup Day extravaganza have been announced, let’s get a head start on the handicapping! Here are the key contenders in the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) as well the five Thoroughbred stakes on the undercard.
Sydney Preview: In Secret, Anamoe begin autumn campaigns

Fri Feb 10 2023Alastair Bull

The Sydney autumn carnival continues its kick into gear this weekend.
Dubai Preview: Shirl's Bee hard to beat in UAE 2,000 Guineas

Thu Feb 09 2023Alastair Bull

Some potential contenders for the main Kentucky Derby overseas qualifying race contest the UAE 2,000 Guineas (G3) at Meydan on Friday.
Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award tough to beat at Happy Valley

Tue Feb 07 2023Alastair Bull

Two HK$3.8 million ($485,000) Class 1 contests highlight Wednesday’s racing at Happy Valley.
Saudi Cup: Scotland Yard building case as local hope

Sun Feb 05 2023Kellie Reilly

One year after locally-based Emblem Road stunned the world in the Saudi Cup (G1), could lightning strike twice for the same connections in the $20 million race?
Dublin Festival Day 2: Honeysuckle can return to winning form

Fri Feb 03 2023Alastair Bull

We will focus on the big race of the day, the Irish Champion Hurdle, and offer spot plays for the other Grade 1 events.