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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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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:
Analysis
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.
Expert Picks
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.
International
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.
Royal Ascot
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.
Royal Ascot
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).
Expert Picks
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.
Expert Picks
2024 Royal Ascot: 5 longshots to consider
At this stage, the fields are coming together enough to try to find possible sleepers.
Wagering
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.
Analysis
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.
Analysis
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.
International
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.
Analysis
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
International
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).
Analysis
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.
International
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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).
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
Wagering
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
International
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).
International
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.
International
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.
Expert Picks
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.
Wagering
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
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.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley April 3
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 31
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Dubai World Cup Day: 2024 turf undercard for Race 3, 4, 7, and 8
The Dubai World Cup may be the headline race, but few racedays in the world have a higher-quality collection of turf races than this day.
International
Dubai World Cup Day: 2024 dirt undercard for Race 2, 5, and 6
As always, the Dubai World Cup undercard brings as strong a day of racing as just about anywhere in the world
International
Dubai World Cup Preview: Packed with more international interest – March 30 2024
The 2024 Dubai World Cup carries a little more international interest than usual, with the typical Japanese, American, and Dubai horses opposed by an exciting runner with strong links to, of all places, Kazakhstan.
International
Tipsheet: 2024 UAE Derby
A very good cast of 13 sophomores from across the globe will travel about 1 3/16 miles at Meydan in the UAE Derby (G2) on Saturday.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 27
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
2024 Dubai World Cup: Top 10 storylines
Five reigning titleholders are back to defend their crowns on Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) program, and three other past winners seek a return to glory on the blockbuster night at Meydan.
Analysis
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 23
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Golden Slipper Preview: Betting with and against Storm Boy
The burgeoning stallion reputation of Triple Crown winner Justify could head further into the stratosphere when his Australian son #1 Storm Boy contests the world’s richest two-year-old race this weekend.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 20
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 16
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1:00 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Cheltenham Festival picks and plays for March 15, 2024
Day four of the Cheltenham Festival is the finale, and as such is justly the day for the biggest race of the festival – and, arguably, the biggest jumps race of the year.
Wagering
Cheltenham Festival picks and plays for March 14, 2024
Staying hurdlers and intermediate-distance steeplechasers provide the main high points of day three of the Cheltenham Festival.
International
Cheltenham Festival picks and plays for March 13, 2024
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival is always highlighted by the Queen Mother Champion Chase, It’s the climax of the season for the dashing open two-mile steeplechasers, named for one of National Hunt racing’s biggest enthusiasts of last century.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 13
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 9
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley March 6
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin March 2
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 11:59 p.m. ET on Saturday night. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong Feb. 25: Straight Arron goes for Gold Cup upset
Selections and analysis of the Feb. 25 Hong Kong Gold Cup Day card at Sha Tin, courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster.
Wagering
2024 Saudi Cup: Seven trends to watch
Although the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) is still a relatively recent edition to the racing calendar, several trends have already emerged from its first four runnings at King Abdulaziz Racecourse in Riyadh.
Trends
Spot Plays: 2024 Saudi Cup Undercard
With five races carrying more than $1 million in prize money, the undercard on Saudi Cup (G1) day is full of opportunities for players.
International
Betting with, and against, White Abarrio in the 2024 Saudi Cup
As you would expect for the world’s richest race, many of the world’s best dirt horses are contesting the $20 million Saudi Cup (G1) at Riyadh on Saturday.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Simply Maverick is the one to beat in a Feb. 18 handicap at Sha Tin (Photo by Hong Kong Jockey Club)
Hong Kong Selections Feb. 18: Simply Maverick can boost Derby credentials
Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club furnishes selections and analysis of Sunday’s card at Sha Tin.
Wagering
Dubai Preview Feb. 16: Silent Film looks to improve from his last start
#7 Silent Film can improve on his last-start second and beat several former stablemates home in the Lord Glitters H. at Meydan on Friday morning.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 15
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong Selections for Chinese New Year Raceday Feb. 12
It’s Chinese New Year Raceday at Sha Tin on Monday, and Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club has tips for the prosperity-themed program.
International
Dubai Preview: Breeders’ Cup placegetter looks in prime position – Feb. 9 2024
Breeders’ Cup placegetter #1 Starlust looks in prime position to get his first three-year-old victory in the Dubai Trophy at Meydan on Friday morning.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Feb. 7
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong Selections Feb. 4: Helios Express the one to beat in Classic Mile
Analysis of the Feb. 4 card at Sha Tin, courtesy of the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster.
International
Dubai Preview: Trevaunance could have a well-deserved victory ahead
Irish mare #8 Trevaunance can gain a well-deserved victory when she takes on an international field in the Dubai Millennium Stakes (G3) on the Meydan turf Friday morning.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 31
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 5:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong Selections Jan. 28: Lucky Sweynesse looms large in Centenary Sprint Cup
Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club analyzes the Jan. 28 card at Sha Tin, highlighted by the Centenary Sprint Cup (G1).
International
Dubai Preview – Chad Summers has a great chance at Meydan with his current record
Chad Summers has a perfect record at the Dubai track, having saddled Mind Your Biscuits to win the Golden Shaheen (G1) twice, and he looks to have a great candidate for this 1,900-meter (about 1 3/16-mile) event.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin Jan. 24
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 6:15 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Declan Schuster of the Hong Kong Jockey Club.
International
Hong Kong Selections Jan. 21: Straight Arron the Stewards' Cup value
The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Declan Schuster offers his selections and analysis for Sha Tin on Sunday. The highlight of the Jan. 21 program is the Stewards’ Cup (G1), and first post time is midnight (ET) late Saturday night stateside.
International
Dubai Preview Jan. 19: Cape Verdi selections and a bonus play
William Buick’s decision to ride the unbeaten #1 English Rose may be the best guide to playing the Cape Verdi (G2) at Meydan Friday morning.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Jan. 17
Selections for racing at Happy Valley that begins at 6:10 a.m. ET.
International
Chancheng Glory puts Four-Year-Old Classic Series hopes to test at Sha Tin
On the cusp of riding his 100th Hong Kong winner, Lyle Hewitson hopes Chancheng Glory can advance growing Four-Year-Old Classic Series at Sha Tin on Saturday (starting late Friday night stateside).
International
Hong Kong Preview: Trainer Frankie Lor holds a strong hand at Happy Valley
Trainer Frankie Lor saddles three of the 12 contenders in Happy Valley's biggest race of the year in Wednesday's January Cup (G3).
Wagering
2023 in review: Seven favorite races
An annual look back on notable races of the year can easily devolve into a laundry list of obligatory inclusions. For greater variety, I’d prefer to highlight my favorite performances that took place outside of the U.S. Triple Crown and Breeders’ Cup festivities that are already well covered.
International
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.