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Dubai World Cup
The world's richest horse race with a $20 million purse, run on the dirt track at Meydan Racecourse. The Dubai World Cup Night brings together the finest horses from six continents in a spectacular fixture.
▲ Steady·Score +19
Horse Racing
Greatest Horse Races in the World
The most prestigious and celebrated horse races in flat racing, jump racing, and endurance. From the Triple Crown to the Grand National, these events define global horse racing culture.
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Epsom Derby
The most prestigious Classic race in British Flat racing — a 1-mile, 4-furlong test for 3-year-old Thoroughbreds at Epsom Downs. The Derby is the middle leg of Britain's Classics and the most valuable.
▲ Steady·Score +19
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Cheltenham Gold Cup
Jump racing's equivalent of the Derby — the blue-riband event of the Cheltenham Festival, run over 3 miles, 2 furlongs and 22 fences. Legends like Arkle, Desert Orchid, and Best Mate defined the race.
▲ Steady·Score +10
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Japan Cup
Japan's most prestigious Flat race at Tokyo Racecourse — increasingly regarded as one of the world's finest turf races. Japanese horses are among the best in the world and the Japan Cup draws European champions.
▲ Steady·Score +9
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Kentucky Derby
The world's most famous horse race and the first leg of American racing's Triple Crown. Run at Churchill Downs on the first Saturday in May, the Derby draws 150,000+ fans for the 'Greatest Two Minutes in Sports.'
▲ Steady·Score +8
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Melbourne Cup
Australia's most famous horse race — the 'Race That Stops a Nation.' Run at Flemington in November, the Melbourne Cup is a 3,200m handicap drawing the finest staying horses from Australia, Europe, and Japan.
▲ Steady·Score +8
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Royal Ascot
A week-long British racing festival combining outstanding Flat racing with unparalleled social spectacle. Royal Ascot features five Group 1 races and the iconic Royal procession opening each day of racing.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe
Europe's richest and most prestigious flat race — run at ParisLongchamp each October over 2,400m. The Arc is the definitive test of a middle-distance European Thoroughbred and the pinnacle of French racing.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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Preakness Stakes
The second leg of the American Triple Crown — run over 1 3/16 miles at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, Maryland. The Preakness is held two weeks after the Derby and draws international attention.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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Belmont Stakes
The final and most demanding leg of the Triple Crown — run over 1.5 miles at Belmont Park. The Belmont's extreme distance separates Classics winners from potential Triple Crown champions.
▲ Steady·Score +6
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Breeders' Cup Classic
North America's premier race day — the Breeders' Cup Weekend features the $6 million Classic as its centrepiece, bringing together the finest dirt horses in North America for the championship race.
▲ Steady·Score +4
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Grand National, Aintree
Britain's most beloved steeplechase — a gruelling 4-mile, 2-furlong test over 30 iconic fences at Aintree, Liverpool. The Grand National draws the largest betting turnover of any UK sporting event annually.
▲ Steady·Score +1
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