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Racing Roundtable: An early look at Louisiana Derby, Dubai World Cup cards
Following a quiet weekend of racing, James Scully, Kellie Reilly, and Vance Hanson react to events at Oaklawn Park and look ahead to the Louisiana Derby (G2) and Dubai World Cup (G1).
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Trends for 2022 Dubai World Cup, Golden Shaheen, Godolphin Mile, UAE Derby
Saturday’s Dubai World Cup (G1) extravaganza features outstanding fields, and the strength in depth across the card makes for a handicapping challenge. Looking at the contenders through the lens of race trends, and historical context, might help us tackle the eight rich Thoroughbred stakes. We’ll start with the dirt races and follow up in the next installment on the turf.
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Trends for 2022 Dubai Turf, Sheema Classic, Gold Cup, Al Quoz
As a companion volume to the Dubai World Cup (G1) trends, here’s an analysis of the historical context for the lucrative turf events at Meydan.
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Hong Kong Preview: Packing Award well-placed
Packing Award looks well capable of handling the step up to Class 3 company in the Sam Chuk Handicap at Happy Valley March 23.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 4 Spot Plays
The fourth and final day of the Cheltenham Festival saves the best for last. At a festival full of highlights, the Cheltenham Gold Cup is the big one.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 3 Spot Plays
Day three highlights are the Stayers’ Hurdle, run over three miles, and the Ryanair Chase, for steeplechasers at the intermediate distance of 2 9/16 miles.
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 2 Spot Plays
Day two of the Cheltenham Festival is highlighted by the Queen Mother Champion Chase. The program also includes five other graded contests and the popular Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase.
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Hong Kong Preview: Joyful Win can bounce back
Joyful Win can bounce back to form and produce a strong showing in the Chester Handicap at Happy Valley March 16.
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Swedish ATG Picks for the week of March 14
Swedish Horse Racing - ATG Picks for the week of March 14, 2022
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Cheltenham Festival 2022: Day 1 Spot Plays
The biggest betting week in British racing includes 28 races over four days. Fourteen of them are jumping Grade 1 races.
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Australia Preview: Heavy schedules for Lighthouse, Shelby Sixtysix
If you have been following American mare Lighthouse, your eyes aren’t deceiving you – she is racing in Group 1 company on Saturday, for the second consecutive week.
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Great Britain/Ireland Preview: Thunder Rock, Onemorefortheroad fancied at Sandown
There are packed fields in two important handicap hurdle races at Sandown, while across the Irish Sea there’s a useful field in the 2-mile Webster Cup Chase (G2).
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Swedish ATG Picks for the week of March 9
Swedish Horse Racing - ATG Picks for the week of March 9, 2022
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Hong Kong Preview: Nervous barrier for Atomic Force
Nervous Witness may spoil the much-anticipated Hong Kong debut of French Group 2 winner Atomic Force at Happy Valley March 9.
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Great Britain & Ireland Preview: Bold Endeavour can win Kelso feature
It’s a quieter weekend across the Atlantic for jumps racing with the Cheltenham Festival less than two weeks away. But there’s still plenty to race for this weekend.
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Dubai Preview: Super Saturday Spot Plays
Seven black type races will be contested at Meydan on Dubai’s Super Saturday March 5, a raceday which provides valuable guides to Dubai World Cup day at the end of March.
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Lighthouse shines in Australian adventure for LNJ Foxwoods
A bold decision to take on the best turf sprinters in the world with their mare Lighthouse is paying off for prominent American owners Larry, Nanci, and Jaime Roth.
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Hong Kong Preview: Lucky Sweynesse to stay unbeaten
#12 Lucky Sweynesse can keep his unbeaten record intact despite a rise in class for his second Hong Kong assignment March 2.
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2022 Saudi Cup: Price horses of interest on terrific betting card
Saturday’s Saudi Cup Day is brimming with full, competitive fields, and the six Thoroughbred stakes will abound in value.
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Spot Plays for Britain and Ireland: Feb. 26
Kempton Park racecourse in London hosts four graded jumping races, while another two are being staged at Fairyhouse in Ireland.
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Dubai Preview: Royal Fleet one for Millennium
The big race at Dubai is the Dubai Millennium Stakes, where a competitive field of 12 has been assembled for the turf contest.
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Hong Kong Preview: Lightning Storm forecast for Happy Valley
Exciting newcomer Lightning Storm can defy a step up in class and a 10 pound rise in the ratings to win for the third time in four Hong Kong outings.
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Britain-Ireland Preview: Spot Plays for Graded Jumps Races
Though there will be some good guides to the Cheltenham Festival this weekend, there are also some great betting opportunities in their own right.
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Dubai Preview: Shahama favored to win UAE Oaks
The UAE Oaks is the first race where 85 points are available in the Road to the 2022 Kentucky Oaks series.
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Hong Kong Preview: Purton finds Soulmate
The appointment of leading jockey Zac Purton could be enough to get #2 Soulmate back in winning form in the Cypress Handicap at Happy Valley Feb. 16.
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Early look at Saudi Cup Day: Top contenders, trends, and horses to watch
Until the final declarations are released next week, here’s how the Feb. 26 Saudi Cup and five lucrative supporting events for Thoroughbreds are shaping up.
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Britain/Ireland Preview: Broomfield Burg looking good at Newbury
The best betting race of the weekend is undoubtedly the Betfair Hurdle (G3), the richest handicap hurdle race in Britain.
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Dubai/South Africa Preview: Kiefer, Zakouski favored for Meydan features
The Dubai racing carnival continues to hot up Friday, with the seven-race Meydan card featuring three Group races and three Listed races.
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Ireland/Great Britain Preview: Spot Plays for Dublin Racing Festival
Saturday’s Dublin Festival card is the subject of a Rest of the World Bet Back offer with TwinSpires, where players’ first win bets in all races will have up to $10 refunded if the horse finishes second.
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Dubai Preview: Hot Rod Charlie up to Al Maktoum Challenge
It would be a major shock if #11 Hot Rod Charlie doesn’t win the 1900-meter (about 1 3/16-mile) Al Maktoum Challenge Round 2 (G2) in Dubai Feb. 4.
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Britain & Ireland Preview: Iceo to make Pied Piper the follower Jan. 29
The Cheltenham Festival lead-ups hot up with five graded jumps races at Cheltenham itself Jan. 29.
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Dubai & South Africa: Real World set to star at Meydan Jan. 28
Real World looks set to maintain his unbeaten record on turf against 12 useful opponents in the Zabeel Mile (G2) at Meydan Jan. 28.
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Hong Kong Preview: Golden opportunity for Marquis
Gold Marquis can build on his great Hong Kong debut and push hard for victory in the Breezy Handicap at Happy Valley Jan. 26.
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Britain & Ireland Preview: Royale Pagaille seeks Haydock repeat
The build-up to the Cheltenham Festival hots up this weekend in Britain with six major prep races.
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Dubai Preview: Glittering Lord set for more Dubai glory
Hardy veteran #6 Lord Glitters looks like being extremely hard to topple in Friday’s Al Rashidiya (G2) over 1800 meters (about 1 1/8 miles) on the Meydan turf.
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Hong Kong Preview: Beauty to provide Joy at Happy Valley
Beauty Joy can handle a rise in distance and repel graded stakes placegetter #2 Sunny Star in the Lantau Island Handicap at Happy Valley Jan. 19.
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Fast Facts on Horse Racing in Sweden
Horse racing is one of the most popular sports in Sweden, and harness racing in particular.
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Five up-and-comers to follow at 2022 Dubai World Cup Carnival
As the Dubai Carnival begins Friday, here are five up-and-comers who have impressed recently at Meydan.
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Hong Kong Preview: Special M seeks a joyful win
Special M can deny Joyful Win a third consecutive victory at Happy Valley Jan. 12.
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Hong Kong Preview: Savvy tip for January Cup
Savvy Nine looks capable of scoring a repeat victory in the January Cup (G3) Jan. 5, the only group race for the season at Happy Valley.
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Top 10 themes to watch on horse racing scene for 2022
Horse racing fans have plenty to look forward to in 2022, so it’s not easy to sift through the possibilities for a “Top 10” list. Here are the themes – and horses – who intrigue me the most as we turn the calendar for a brand new season.
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2021 in review: Seven best storylines in international horse racing
Just as 2021 threw some curveballs in the life of the world at large, this passing year also served up a few unexpected plot twists in international Thoroughbred racing. With my Northern Hemisphere-centric focus, here are my seven favorite storylines of the season.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Vertiginous
Speedy filly finally broke through in juvenile course-record time for trainer Brian Meehan, who sent out two Breeders’ Cup Turf heroes in Red Rocks (2006) and Dangerous Midge (2010). Of m ore relevance here is Meehan’s attempt in the short-lived Juvenile Sprint on dirt, where his 15-1 Shumoos was a rallying second to Secret Circle at Churchill Downs in 2011. Vertiginous has the look of a substantial overlay at a 20-1 morning line.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Gleaming
Although her Wesley Ward stablemate Averly Jane ranks as the favorite, Twilight Gleaming has the right profile for this race as well. She hasn’t been spotted stateside since her brilliant maiden win at Belmont in :56.49, but she’ s run well in her two interim starts in Europe.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Thunder Love
A precocious filly who won twice early in the season on Polytrack, the Amo Racing runner has found turf stakes company a tougher challenge.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Go Bears Go
The near-misser in Royal Ascot’s Norfolk (G2), a “Win and You’re In” for this race, Go Bears Go hopes that history repeats itself. Last year, Golden Pal was just denied in the Norfolk, but won the Juvenile Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Armor
A Breeders’ Cup trophy has continued to elude Richard Hannon, both the father and son of that name. If the younger Hannon is going to win one, chances are it would come courtesy of a sharp juvenile. Armor fits that profile, if the five-furlong specialist can maintain decent position on the turn.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Twilight Jet
The joint sales topper for £210,000 at the Doncaster Breeze Up in April has been on the go all season, amazingly putting up a career best in his 10th start last out. Owner/trainer Michael O’Callaghan’s initial thought was to put him away for the winter, rather than try the “lottery” of the Juvenile Turf Sprint, but Twilight Jet apparently overruled him. And now he’s added new co-owners in the Iavarones.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hierarchy
Improving colt has raced exclusively at six furlongs, but could be the type to prefer shorter. That gives him dark horse appeal in a furiously competitive event.
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Addeybb pictured winning the 2020 Champion S. (G1) (Photo courtesy of Ascot Racecourse via Racenews)
The Top 5 Races in Australia for 2021
Here are the top five Australian races for 2021, in chronological order.
International
Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Matera Sky
Last of eight behind Mitole in the 2019 Breeders’ Cup Sprint, Matera Sky must overcome a similar challenge, now two years later in the twilight of his career.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Queen Supreme
An Irish-bred with a global pedigree who became a celebrity in South Africa for Mike de Kock, Queen Supreme has to overcome a far from ideal preparation.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Acanella
Although Acanella doesn’t sport the resume usually associated with Juddmonte’s Breeders’ Cup stars, the blueblood sophomore has progressed since beginning her career in April.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Rougir
A regular competitor on the French three-year-old filly scene, Rougir finally got her nose in front in the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Ocean Road
On paper, Ocean Road has plenty to prove, but the Qatar Racing sophomore is likely better than her literal record, and even that represents some intriguing form.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Love
Although not the all-conquering force of a year ago, Love remains capable of a top-class effort in the right circumstances.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: A Case of You
A Case of You captured the “Win and You’re In” Prix de l’Abbaye (G1), handing veteran trainer Adrian (“Ado”) McGuinness his first Group 1 victory.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Emaraaty Ana
Kevin Ryan returns not only with defending champ Glass Slippers, but also her resurgent stablemate, Emaraaty Ana.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Albahr
Having punched his ticket in an arguably less-than-vintage edition of the Summer (G1) at Woodbine, Albahr has to raise his game again versus a much deeper cast at Del Mar.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Dubawi Legend
Highly regarded as a classic prospect by trainer Hugo Palmer, Dubawi Legend comes out of two particularly strong races.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Glounthaune
Glounthaune is the type who can take a substantial step forward in this race at 12-1 on the morning line.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Modern Games
As the Somerville Tattersall (G3) winner, Modern Games achieved more in Great Britain than his stablemate Albahr did before he plundered the Summer (G1) at Woodbine.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Malavath
The Francis-Henri Graffard filly has raced solely at about six furlongs so far, which hasn’t been the winning formula for this contest. Yet her profile suggests she’d enjoy more distance.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Cachet
With a series of stakes placings highlighted by the Fillies’ Mile (G1) and the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2), the Highclere Thoroughbred Racing colorbearer has claims to get involved.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Hello You
After looking like a work in progress over the summer, Hello You put it all together in the “Win and You’re In” Rockfel (G2).
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Mise en Scene
Prestige (G3) winner Mise en Scene has loads of potential for next year, but could be ready to make her presence felt here.
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Breeders' Cup International Horse Profile: Great Max
After mixing it up against the leading lights in the division in Europe, Great Max hopes that a change of venue will spark a breakthrough.
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Hong Kong Preview: Moreira can help Ted come home
#11 Here Comes Ted can take advantage of the ace gate and the services of Joao Moreira to win the Java Handicap at Happy Valley Dec. 22.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Siskin
An unbeaten 2-year-old who progressed into a classic winner, Juddmonte homebred Siskin has outstanding credentials in this career finale.
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Hong Kong Preview: Punters look for Cheerful Days
Cheerful Days looks likely to continue his progress through the Hong Kong rankings at Happy Valley Dec. 15.
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Hanson: Spot Plays for the 2021 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR)
The 2021 Hong Kong International Races (HKIR) at Sha Tin feature four Group 1 stakes, but perhaps not too many pari-mutuel bombs.
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Hong Kong Preview: Exciting Fa Fa faces toughest test
Fa Fa takes on a high-quality field in the United Kingdom Handicap but may still have the ability to extend his winning streak to five.
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Hong Kong Preview: Telecom Fighters to relish turf return
A return to the grass may be all Telecom Fighters needs to return to winning ways at Happy Valley Nov. 17.
Wagering
Hong Kong Preview: Diamond can be brilliant again
Late-blooming #2 Diamond Brilliant can continue his winning way at Happy Valley on Wednesday.
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Hong Kong Preview: Zebrowski ready for first Hong Kong victory
Former Australian Derby runner-up Zebrowski is strongly fancied at Happy Valley Nov. 3.
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Melbourne Cup: Betting with, and against, Incentivise
Incentivise is a short-priced favorite by Melbourne Cup standards but there are ways to take him on if desired.
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Hong Kong Preview: Legend can overcome Prince
True Legend can turn the tables on his last start conqueror Chancheng Prince on the Sha Tin all-weather track Oct. 27.
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Breeders' Cup: Six under-the-radar internationals to watch
Aside from the big names, a few internationals not as well-known stateside are worth a look.
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2021 Breeders' Cup News & Notes
The Breeders' Cup news and notes offers all of our coverage cultivated in one place! For horse-players who want to know what to bet.
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Hanson: British Champions Day spot plays at Ascot
Saturday's British Champions Day at Ascot undoubtedly lives up to its moniker, with several outstanding match-ups and/or betting opportunities across the five group stakes.
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Magical was a star performer for three years on British Champions Day (Courtesy of Ascot Racecourse)
British Champions Day: By The Numbers
Saturday sees the 2021 staging of British Champions Day at Ascot, the richest day in British racing. Here is a look at the big day by the numbers.
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Hong Kong Preview: Seasonal debut can be a Delight
Fitness will be the key to whether Everyone’s Delight can score his third consecutive victory in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
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Queen Elizabeth's top race horses of all time
A prominent fixture on the turf since ascending the throne of the United Kingdom in 1952, Queen Elizabeth II has enjoyed tremendous success as both an owner and breeder in her seven decades as the sport's most recognizable patron. Indeed, a number of her most accomplished runners came along during the first decade or so of her long and inspiring reign.
Features
Top picks for the Saudi Cup Day races at Riyadh
Seven stakes worth a combined $28.5 million, including the second running of the world’s richest horse race… it’s clear Saturday’s card at Riyadh in Saudi Arabia is going to be a memorable one.
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Get ready for the 2021 Dubai World Cup Carnival
Beginning Thursday at Meydan, the Dubai World Cup Carnival offers racing in the build-up to the DWC on Mar. 27 and $20 million Saudi Cup implications on Feb. 20.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Donjah
Initially aiming for the Arc, Donjah was rerouted to the Breeders' Cup Turf by Darius Racing and champion German trainer Henk Grewe.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Order of Australia
A half-brother to last year’s Filly & Mare Turf star Iridessa, and exciting juvenile filly Santa Barbara, Order of Australia lacks their appeal.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Lipizzaner
Lipizzaner just scored a career high toward the end of October, and the Aidan O’Brien pupil looks to prolong his late-season momentum in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Mogul
Coming off a new career high for O’Brien, in a race that subsequently worked out very well in the Arc, Mogul brings obvious appeal on form.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Nazuna
Trained by Roger Varian for wife Hanako, Nazuna arrives at the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf via the same route as his Daahyeh, who was runner-up in this race last year.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Peaceful
As a near-miss third in a French Oaks (G1) that has stood up well over the season, Peaceful can claim a piece of form even stronger than her Irish 1000 Guineas (G1) win.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Magical
As the excellent runner-up who forced Enable to pull out a bit extra in the 2018 Turf (G1), a fully mature Magical returns as the one they all have to beat.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Glass Slippers
As one of the elite 5-furlong performers on the European scene, Glass Slippers deserves the chance to advertise her form in the Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Tarnawa
Irish horseman Dermot Weld tabbed Tarnawa as “unquestionably” his best chance of scoring an elusive first Breeders’ Cup win.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Sealiway
After romping in the Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf “Win and You’re In” Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1) on Arc Day, Sealiway warrants respect.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Go Athletico
Gelded as a yearling, Go Athletico was thus ineligible for the Prix Jean-Luc Lagardere (G1), or else he would have been a prime player.
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Breeders' Cup International Scouting Report: Terebellum
In the form of her life when almost capturing the Queen Anne (G1) over males June 16, Terebellum subsequently came off the boil.
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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.