British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 20

Tue Aug 19 2025Vance Hanson

The four-day Ebor Festival at York, one of England's classiest multi-day fixtures outside Royal Ascot, kicks off Wednesday and runs through Saturday.
International spotlight: 2025 Juddmonte International at York

Mon Aug 18 2025Kellie Reilly

The Juddmonte International (G1) might have only six runners, but the Wednesday highlight is brimming with intrigue.
British Racing Money Back Play for Pontefract Aug. 17

Sat Aug 16 2025Andrew Champagne

The TwinSpires “British Racing $10 Money Back” promotion heads to Pontefract on Sunday, Aug. 17.
Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 17

Fri Aug 15 2025Vance Hanson

One of the most important mile races in all of Europe highlights the Sunday program at Deauville.
Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 10

Sat Aug 09 2025Kellie Reilly

It’s another banner Sunday at Deauville, with the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) highlighting a card including four black-type races.
2025 Arlington Million International Scouting Report: Cairo

Tue Aug 05 2025Kellie Reilly

Once a promising prospect for Aidan O’Brien, Cairo is in the midst of a renaissance for British trainer Alice Haynes.
Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 3

Fri Aug 01 2025Vance Hanson

With French racing added to the TwinSpires.com menu last year, now is as good a time as any to dive into one of the most prestigious race meetings in the world.
British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 31

Wed Jul 30 2025Vance Hanson

Given the success of Zavateri in the July (G2) and Vintage (G2), it would be foolish to underestimate trainer Eve Johnson Houghton's two-year-olds.
Glorious Goodwood 2025: Sussex, Molecomb, Nassau offer BC berths

Mon Jul 28 2025Kellie Reilly

Three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races are on tap at Glorious Goodwood this week, but clues for Del Mar can be gleaned throughout the festival.
British Spot Plays: Goodwood July 29

Mon Jul 28 2025Vance Hanson

The "Glorious" Goodwood Festival begins its five-day run on Tuesday with a trio of Group stakes.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 16

Tue Jul 15 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 13

Fri Jul 11 2025TwinSpires Staff

Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
British Spot Plays: Newmarket July 12

Fri Jul 11 2025Vance Hanson

The more important races of the third and final day of Newmarket's July Festival on Saturday are, unusually for a British card, nearer the tail end of the program.