#Festival of Racing

It is sometimes called the most important turf meeting in the U.S. this side of the Breeders' Cup. But is the Arlington Million card really all that? The ingredients are certainly there. Impressive purses for three Grade 1 races that have endured for more than three decades. Horses from around the world representing the sport's biggest powerhouse…

In beating Galvin in the Northern Trust Company Novices' Handicap Chase in March 2020, he looked set to take high rank the following season. However, after victories in the Colin Parker at Carlisle and a Grade Two at Ascot he failed to complete in his next five races and having broken a blood vessel at Haydock last month, connections have decided…

The Australian Cup, won by Duais this year, has doubled to $3m. Racing Photos via Getty Images Victoria will be the place to race in 2023 with $49m prizemoney to be won across supercharged summer and autumn carnivals. Fresh off a record spring carnival, in both wagering and prizemoney, Racing Victoria on Wednesday will confirm its latest round of…

The Arlington Million anchors Saturday's Arlington International Festival of Racing, which is the highlight of the summer at Arlington Park, regularly attracting big crowds and first-class racehorses to the Chicagoland track. With a hefty purse and a spot in the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf on the line, it's easy to see why the Arlington Million is…

Racing League returns to Sky Sports Racing on Thursday as Doncaster hosts the competition opener, while it is Challenge Cup day at Brighton and Hollie Doyle is in action at Yarmouth. Hayley Turner, runner-up in the inaugural Racing League jockeys' title race, heads to Doncaster for the opening night of this year's regional team-based competition…

About 150 racehorses are descending on Cape Town from upcountry for the all-new Summer Festival of Racing, which kicks off on Saturday 19 November at Kenilworth. Money is a great persuader and the massive increase in "raider" numbers is down to generous financial incentives offered by Cape Racing as part of its current mega-revamp. Outside of…

US rapper Eminem's lyrics might be the soundtrack for star racecaller Matt Hill's Melbourne Cup Day. Eminem's massive hit'Lose Yourself' urged the world to "lose yourself in the music, the moment, you own it, you better never let it go". The line'you only get one shot, do not miss your chance …" sums up the task confronting Hill at Flemington on…

American Mike and Jack Kennedy land the opening maiden hurdle at Down Royal Friday: Down Royal Talk beforehand was whether Gordon Elliott could go through the card on day one of the Ladbrokes festival of racing. That was scuppered early, but a haul of four on the day was more than satisfactory, and featured talented bumper horse American…

The Breeders' Cup in the United States is filled with Graded action and the best horses descend on Keeneland this year for the plethora of prize money on offer. Baaeed is the top-rated horse in Europe but even he is dwarfed in the ratings by Flightline, the odds-on shot for the Breeders' Cup Classic and £2.3m prize. Breeders Cup tips and…

There are plenty of superstars in action at Down Royal on Friday and Saturday, as well as some potential stars. Harry Allwood pinpoints the five key horses to look out for over the two days. Watch EVERY race from Down Royal on Friday and Saturday live on Racing TV! It is fair to say we are in for a treat at the Ladbrokes Festival Of Racing at Down…