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Last weekend was all about International racing, with quality action from the U.S. and France. This slight lull in top tier racing allows UK trainers, owners, and jockeys to make the final preparations before for the Royal meeting. The...

Belmont Stakes Preview The Belmont Stakes is the final leg of the much coveted but seldom won Triple Crown. This year marks the 150th Belmont Stakes and the big question is, can Justify win the Triple Crown? The Triple Crown itself...

It seems that every week we are talking about “shock” or “surprise” winners of the classics and last weekend was no exception on the face of it, with Masar winning the Derby at a starting price of 16/1! This...

Classic action is coming thick and fast as the flat season really hits top gear. Epsom is the venue on Saturday for the race ever flat jockey and trainer wants on their CV, the Derby! It may be a...

The most prestigious flat race and the one that defines the Thoroughbred the Epsom Derby is nearly here! To get you in the mood we’re testing the knowledge of RaceBets ambassadors Sam Twiston-Davies and Luke Harvey to find out...

The race every Jockey, Trainer and Owner dreams on winning the Epsom Derby is here. Over 150,000 will descend on Epsom Downs to witness the Classic generation test themselves over the most challenging 1 Mile 4f and 10 yards...

As the dust settles on Ireland’s first Classic weekend, we take a look back at the highs, lows and key talking points from some stellar action. There are plenty pointers to be taken for the season from a new...

Racing enthusiast’s eyes will be focused firmly on the Curragh this weekend as the first Classics of the Irish season take centre stage. There is no shortage of quality colts and fillies for these races with the familiar names...

The Spring Festival at York is coming up on the horizon and this is always a fantastic festival, packed with exciting races. The top contests include the Duke of York Stakes (Wednesday 16th May) and the Yorkshire Cup (Friday...

There are plenty of important races to look forward to, on Saturday. Barsanti takes on Sir Michael Stoute's Mirage Dancer, in the Listed Buckhounds Stakes (Ascot 2:50pm). The Victoria Cup (Ascot 4:00pm) is a prestigious handicap. Keyser Soze, Louie...