Blogs: Horse Racing

Older middle-distance horses meet at Group 3 level over an extended mile and a half at Goodwood, a race that regularly features proven Group performers on the downland track. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

A mile handicap at Glorious Goodwood draws a big field to one of the trickiest tracks in the country, where the undulations, the draw and a well-judged ride all shape the outcome. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Middle-distance handicappers tackle a mile and a half at Glorious Goodwood, where a searching trip, the undulating downland track and a well-timed challenge all count in a competitive field. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Fillies contest a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood, a valuable opportunity where lightly raced and progressive types can make their mark against more exposed rivals on a demanding track. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

One of the most competitive handicap hurdles of the year, the Galway Hurdle packs a big field onto a tight two-mile circuit where a clear run, sharp jumping and a kind mark are decisive. Our trends guide covers the winning profile and the shortlist.

The Galway Festival's biggest chase sends a competitive field two miles six on a tight, tricky circuit, where nimble jumping and tactical speed matter far more than raw staying power. Our trends guide covers the winning profile and the shortlist.

The Curragh's Phoenix Stakes is a Group 1 over six furlongs for two-year-olds, a race with an outstanding record of unearthing future stallions and classic contenders. Our trends guide covers the winning profile, the draw and the shortlist.

The Prix Maurice de Gheest is a Group 1 over an unusual six and a half furlongs at Deauville, a trip demanding both raw speed and stamina. Our trends guide covers the winning profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Hoppegarten hosts the Grosser Preis von Berlin, a Group 1 over a mile and a half that often acts as a summer pointer for Germany's leading middle-distance horses. Our trends guide covers the winning profile and shortlist.

The Curragh stages the Irish Oaks, a Group 1 for three-year-old fillies over a mile and a half that regularly brings together the leading middle-distance performers of the classic generation. Our trends guide covers the winning profile and shortlist.