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British Spot Plays: Ascot Oct. 18
For the first time in several years, Saturday's British Champions Day at Ascot appears likely to avoid the plague of extremely soft conditions.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 18
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Betting with, and against, Ka Ying Rising in the Everest
In many ways, the $13.1 million Everest is all about one horse: #1 Ka Ying Rising (3-5).
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Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast Oct. 16, 2025
Jason discusses some racing issues including scheduling, AI and analytics in racing, and more. We also welcome in Kellie Reilly for our weekly International Radar.
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Meet the Contenders: The Everest 2025
Meet the horses running in the world’s richest turf race, the A$20 million ($13.2 million) The Everest at Randwick racecourse in Sydney, early Saturday morning, 1:15 a.m. ET.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 15
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Championships Saturday
Continued from Vol. 1 on Breeders' Cup milestones and storylines for Future Stars Friday
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Early look at storylines for 2025 Breeders’ Cup: Milestones, Future Stars Friday
As we eagerly await the official fields for the Oct. 31-Nov. 1 extravaganza at Del Mar, the prime contenders and broad outlines are already coming into focus
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British Champions Day to Breeders’ Cup: Key stats for quick turnaround
One trainer in particular is happy to wheel horses right back from Ascot into the Breeders’ Cup.
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Prix de l’Opera as a stepping stone to BC Filly & Mare Turf
The Prix de l’Opera (G1) on Arc Day has become a pipeline to the Filly & Mare Turf (G1), especially in recent years.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Oct. 11
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Oct. 11
With British Champions Day around the corner, Newmarket wraps up its two-year-old festival on Saturday with a trio of Group stakes devoted to juveniles.
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The Everest: A Week of Action
It’s been a week full of developments in the lead-up to the world’s richest turf race, the A$20 million ($13.2 million) Everest at Randwick Oct. 18.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Oct. 8
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Daryz wins Arc, leads 21 qualifiers
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 24 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Price horses of interest on 2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe Day
With six contentious Breeders’ Cup Challenge races on tap at ParisLongchamp on Sunday, it’s mandatory to probe for value and try to find the right overlays.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Oct. 3
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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2025 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe: Top storylines
Minnie Hauk, Aventure, Kalpana, the Japanese, Andre Fabre & more!
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The Everest: The search for opposition to Ka Ying Rising
The final auditions for The Everest (G1), the world’s richest turf race, are being held this weekend in Australia: the Danehill (G2) and Gilgai (G2) in Melbourne, and the Premiere (G2) in Sydney.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 27
First post at Sha Tin is 12:45 a.m. ET late Saturday night, and Luke Middlebrook is your guide through the 11-race card.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 27
Newmarket's program on Saturday is two-year-old-centric, with a pair of historic Group 1 sprints highlighting the card.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket for Sept. 26
We're in the homestretch of the British flat season, with five weekends remaining of Group action for 2025.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 20
Racing kicks off at Sha Tin at 1 a.m. ET late Saturday night. Luke Middlebrook furnishes his analysis and selections.
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Breeders’ Cup Roundup: Notable Speech takes Woodbine Mile
The 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar is 45 days away. Catch up on the latest news and developments with our weekly Breeders’ Cup Roundup:
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Irish Spot Plays for the Curragh Sept. 14
The second day of the Irish Champions Festival, at the Curragh on Sunday, arguably features a far more competitive collection of Group stakes.
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International Spotlight: Is Delacroix vulnerable in Irish Champion?
Delacroix is a short-priced favorite in Saturday’s Irish Champion (G1), but the Aidan O’Brien sophomore might not have as much margin for error as his odds suggest.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of Sept. 13
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 1 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Doncaster for Sept. 11
It's a big week of racing in Europe. The highlight will be the Irish Champions Festival weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh, while in England it's the week of the St Leger Festival at Doncaster.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley Sept. 10
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 7:05 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Arc Trials: Price horses of interest at Longchamp Sept. 7
Along with the three “Arc trials,” Sunday’s card features the Prix du Moulin (G1) for milers.
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Japanese shippers loom large in Breeders’ Cup Challenge races in Korea
For the past two years, Japan has swept both Breeders’ Cup Challenge races at Seoul, the Korea Cup (G3) and Korea Sprint (G3).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin night of Sept. 6
The Hong Kong season kicks off late Saturday night with a first post time of 1 a.m. ET at Sha Tin.
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Spot Plays for Deauville Aug. 24
This Sunday's program at Deauville is the last of the summer to feature Group 1 competition
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 22
The Group offerings on Day 3 of the Ebor Festival at York range from stayers in the Lonsdale Cup (G2) to the swiftest five-furlong specialists in the featured Nunthorpe (G1).
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British Spot Plays: York for Aug. 20
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.
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International spotlight: 2025 Juddmonte International at York
The Juddmonte International (G1) might have only six runners, but the Wednesday highlight is brimming with intrigue.
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British Racing Money Back Play for Pontefract Aug. 17
The TwinSpires “British Racing $10 Money Back” promotion heads to Pontefract on Sunday, Aug. 17.
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Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 17
One of the most important mile races in all of Europe highlights the Sunday program at Deauville.
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Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 10
It’s another banner Sunday at Deauville, with the Prix Maurice de Gheest (G1) highlighting a card including four black-type races.
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2025 Arlington Million International Scouting Report: Cairo
Once a promising prospect for Aidan O’Brien, Cairo is in the midst of a renaissance for British trainer Alice Haynes.
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Deauville: Spot Plays for Aug. 3
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.
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British Spot Plays: Goodwood for July 31
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.
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Glorious Goodwood 2025: Sussex, Molecomb, Nassau offer BC berths
Three Breeders’ Cup Challenge races are on tap at Glorious Goodwood this week, but clues for Del Mar can be gleaned throughout the festival.
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British Spot Plays: Goodwood July 29
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
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
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Newmarket July 12
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.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley July 9
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 5
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin July 1
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 28
Racing at Sha Tin kicks off at 4 a.m. ET Saturday, and Luke Middlebrook furnishes his selections and analysis.
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International horse racing schedule, June 26, 2025
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts enjoy the international front. With an exciting day of racing ahead, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 25
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Top 10 takeaways from 2025 Royal Ascot
“This place tames lions. It is so special to win here because it's so tough.”
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International horse racing betting tips and schedule: Final day of Royal Ascot and more
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing picks and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more. With a jam packed week of racing, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Saturday
An international cast of sprinters assembles for the Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1), the feature on Saturday’s closing day at Royal Ascot.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 22
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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International horse racing betting tips and schedule: Royal Ascot, Newmarket, and more
Enjoy Greater Britain and Irish horse racing betting tips and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more
Wagering
2025 Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Friday
We’ve got a field of 22 runners set to go postward in Friday’s featured handicap race at Royal Ascot.
Wagering
Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Friday
Day 4 at Royal Ascot is highlighted by the Coronation (G1) and Commonwealth Cup (G1), both of which appear top-heavy in terms of depth.
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International racing picks and schedule: Royal Ascot, Leopardstown and more
Enjoy Greater Britian and Irish racing picks and schedules as horse racing enthusiasts switch to the international front with their focus on Ascot Racecourse for the Royal Ascot and more. With a jam packed week of racing, there is no shortage of lucrative betting opportunities.
Wagering
Jason Beem Horse Racing Podcast June 19, 2025
Jason welcomes in Kellie Reilly to chat Royal Ascot and then looks ahead to a big card at Thistledown on Saturday.
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Royal Ascot Spot Plays for Thursday
We move on to Thursday’s action at Royal Ascot, and we’ve got two highly competitive handicap races to pick from.
International
Royal Ascot 2025: Selections for Thursday
Day 3 of Royal Ascot has as its traditional centerpiece the Gold Cup (G1) over 2 1/2 miles, and it's also the card where I'll resume my bankroll plays for the 2025 British flat season.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Australian Asfoora goes for title defense; Satono Reve flies flag for Japan
Royal Ascot has lured Australian mare Asfoora for a title defense in Tuesday’s King Charles III (G1), and Japan seeks a breakthrough with Satono Reve in Saturday’s Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee (G1).
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Royal Ascot 2025: Five stars to watch
By definition, Royal Ascot showcases star performers throughout its festive week. Here’s one to watch for each of the five days.
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Royal Ascot 2025: Carl Spackler leads U.S. shippers
Although Wesley Ward will not be represented at Royal Ascot 2025, there is plenty of U.S. interest over the course of the week.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 14
Luke Middlebrook guides you through Saturday’s 11-race card at Sha Tin. First post is 4 a.m. ET.
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TwinSpires.com announces Royal Ascot Challenge Series
TwinSpires.com, the official online betting partner of the Kentucky Derby, is expanding its repertoire of tournaments to an iconic event on the international stage – Royal Ascot.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 11
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Australia: Spot Plays to play after the Belmont Stakes
If you’re looking for action after the marathon Belmont Stakes Day card at Saratoga, Australia racing is a worthwhile option.
Wagering
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin June 8
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 4 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Horse racing to bet after the 2025 Belmont Stakes
Saturday’s horse racing action doesn’t end with the running of the 157th Belmont Stakes (G1) at approximately 7:04 p.m. ET.
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International spotlight: 2025 Epsom Derby
After longtime antepost Derby (G1) favorite #17 The Lion in Winter (6-1) met with a setback that roiled his spring plans, his Aidan O’Brien stablemate #3 Delacroix (5-2) took over as the market leader.
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2025 Epsom Derby: Looking past Coolmore and Godolphin
The Derby (G1) on Saturday is the sole British race I'll be focused on this weekend, and the last before my annual attack on Royal Ascot later this month.
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2025 Epsom Oaks: Giselle, Elwateen have appeal at a price
Godolphin’s #1 Desert Flower (6-5) brings an unbeaten record into Friday’s Oaks (G1) at Epsom, but will she be as effective on the step up to 1 1/2 miles?
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2025 Belmont Stakes Festival: International form in Friday's Belmont Gold Cup, Just a Game
We’ll take a look at two making their U.S. debuts in graded stakes on Friday, German shipper Flatten the Curve in the Belmont Gold Cup (G2) and Resolute Racing’s new recruit A Lilac Rolla in the Just a Game (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley June 4
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong: Selections for the night of May 30
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Spot Plays: Sandown selections May 29
Thursday's twilight program at Sandown features a pair of Group 3s and two listed stakes.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 28
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Champions, Chater Cup, and more
If you’re up late and craving top-tier racing, it doesn’t get much better than this card, which includes the Champions and Chater Cup (G1).
Analysis
International spotlight: ‘Hell’ to pay for Irish 2000 Guineas favorite?
Overturned as the favorite in the 2000 Guineas (G1) at Newmarket, Field of Gold turns up at the Curragh for compensation in Saturday’s Irish 2000 Guineas (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin the night of May 24
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:30 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Racing $10 Money Back May 23: Play for Goodwood’s 4TH Race
Race 4 is the featured event, the Festival S., with two principals in a cast of nine.
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 21
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Spot Plays for British Racing at Ripon May 18, 2025
Spot Plays for May 18, 2025 racing at Ripon for the British Racing Money Back Special at TwinSpires.
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Post Preakness expert pick action in Hong Kong for May 17
Saturday night and still looking for something to play after the Preakness dies down? Hong Kong’s Sha Tin has a 10-race program.
International
Hong Kong: Selections for Sha Tin for night of May 17
Racing at Sha Tin begins at 12:45 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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British Racing $10 Money Back starts May 17: Play for Newbury’s 5th race
Whether you’re a longtime fan of British racing, or just curious to test the waters, TwinSpires.com’s money-back offer is a great opportunity to get involved in the action across the pond.
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Preakness Stakes International Scouting Report: Heart of Honor
Heart of Honor, the near-misser in the UAE Derby (G2), is luring Jamie Osborne into a rare stateside raid for the Preakness (G1) and potentially the June 7 Belmont (G1).
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Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 14
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:40 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hong Kong Spot Plays: Many large fields ensures excitement
We’ll begin with a heads-up: Action from Sha Tin in Hong Kong comes a day earlier than usual this week.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: Selections for Happy Valley May 7
Racing at Happy Valley begins at 6:35 a.m. ET. Selections and analysis by Luke Middlebrook.
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Hanson: Betting the Kentucky Derby and 2000 Guineas
The horse that beat Baeza in the Santa Anita Derby (G1), morning line favorite #8 Journalism (3-1), remains our top selection.
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Japanese Horses In the Kentucky Derby: Racing Stars From Japan
Japanese Horses In the Kentucky Derby: Racing Stars From Japan
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Champions Day in Hong Kong: Tabbing El Vencedor in QEII Cup
Sha Tin plays host to a 10-race Champions Day program that boasts three Group 1 events, and the action kicks off late Saturday night 12:45 a.m. ET.
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British Spot Plays: Sandown selections April 25
The two fixtures for older horses at Sandown on Friday appear wide open.
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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.