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Ascot’s showpiece midsummer contest is set for another international edition this weekend, with reigning champion Calandagan reported to be in peak condition as he prepares to defend his title in the 76th running of the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes.

King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes 2026

The Longines World’s Best Racehorse of 2025 heads a high-class field for the £2 million Group 1 feature, aiming to become only the fourth horse in history to win Ascot’s prestigious middle-distance championship in successive years.

Prepared by French trainer Francis-Henri Graffard for the Aga Khan Studs, Calandagan arrives at Ascot after returning to winning form in the Grand Prix de Saint-Cloud earlier this month. That success marked the six-year-old’s sixth Group 1 victory and reinforced his credentials ahead of another major international assignment.

Nemone Routh, Director and French Racing Manager for the Aga Khan Studs, expressed confidence in the defending champion following his latest workout.

“The King George has always been Calandagan’s main objective this summer. We toyed with the idea of not going to Saint-Cloud because we did not want to compromise his chances for the King George, but he came right just before that race and we felt we needed to know where we were with him after Epsom,” she said.

Routh added that the Saint-Cloud victory had benefited the horse both physically and mentally.

“Calandagan has come out of Saint-Cloud very well. Mentally, I think it was a very good race for him. His regular rider thinks he has improved from Saint-Cloud and is spot on for the King George, which he will need to be as it looks a stronger field this year. He will have to be at the top of his form, but we know he loves Ascot and always runs well there.”

She described Calandagan as one of the standout horses produced by the Aga Khan Studs in recent years.

“Calandagan has been the ultimate racehorse for us. He is so consistent and, if he can, always gives the best of himself. He is just a top-class horse. He is incredibly special to us as an organisation and has taken us to places we never thought we would conquer, like the Japan Cup.”

Highlighting his racing style, Routh said the horse possesses an exceptional turn of foot.

“He has a great mind for the game. He is an intelligent horse with a very strong personality. He is pretty laidback and runs his races the way he wants to. He does not get involved with the early pace, as he likes to lob along out the back, and then he has incredible acceleration that is sustained over the last few furlongs. Mickael Barzalona says, ‘once I ask him to quicken, he just never stops.’ That is his main weapon.”

Graffard will also be chasing a remarkable milestone. Victory this year would give the French trainer a third consecutive success in the King George following Calandagan’s triumph last year and Goliath’s victory in 2024, matching achievements previously recorded by Noel Murless (1966-68) and Saeed bin Suroor (1997-99).

Goliath is also set to return to Ascot after finishing an unlucky third in the Hardwicke Stakes at Royal Ascot earlier this season.

A total of 10 horses remain in contention for the 2026 renewal, with eight Group 1 winners among the confirmations. Alongside the French pair are Benvenuto Cellini, Minnie Hauk, Lambourn, Masquerade Ball, Kalpana and Bay City Roller, underlining the exceptional depth of this year’s contest.

The race has once again attracted international participation, with horses representing Britain, Ireland, France and Japan. That global appeal has translated into unprecedented broadcast coverage, with 20 television networks set to carry the race across 120 territories—more than three times the number secured in 2021.

New broadcasters this year include Channel 7 in Australia, CBC in Canada, SPOTV across Southeast Asia, Tapmad in Pakistan and TVRI in Indonesia. Dubai Media and Abu Dhabi Media return to provide extensive Middle East and North Africa coverage, while FOX Sports will televise the race in the United States. ESPN will once again broadcast across South America and the Caribbean.

HBA Media, responsible for the international production and distribution of Ascot’s racing coverage, will produce a dedicated 90-minute broadcast hosted by Tom Stanley and Aly Vance from 2:30pm to 4:00pm BST, with the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes scheduled for 3:35pm BST.

Supporting the feature race is a quality undercard. The Group 3 Longines Valiant Stakes is expected to feature Touleen, runner-up in the Group 1 Coronation Stakes at Royal Ascot, alongside the unbeaten Secret Of Life, Kon Tiki and recent Listed scorer Radiant Beauty.

The Group 3 Princess Margaret Japan Cup Stakes could see Richard Hannon’s Dark Issue, fourth in the Albany Stakes, line up against Andrew Balding’s Moonrise, who finished second in the Windsor Castle Stakes during the Royal Meeting.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to RaceBuzz.

The Jockey Club of Saudi Arabia (JCSA) has received a significant boost ahead of the start of the 2026 Taif Racing Season, with the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup for Purebred Arabians being granted Group 3 status by the International Federation of Arabian Horse Racing.

The Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup Group 3.

The announcement comes just days before the Taif season begins on Friday and marks another milestone in the rapid rise of one of Saudi Arabia’s leading Arabian horse races. Scheduled to be run on September 25, 2026, the contest has steadily climbed the international ladder since it was introduced in 2021.

Run over 2,000 metres, the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup was promoted to Listed status after only its second running and has now earned Group 3 recognition just four years after its inauguration. The latest upgrade reflects the increasing international standing of both the race and Saudi Arabia’s expanding Purebred Arabian racing programme.

The Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup Group 3 carries prize money of USD 266,000 and forms part of the closing celebrations of the 10-week Taif Racing Season at King Khalid Racecourse. It will once again feature alongside the Group 3 King Faisal Cup, also restricted to Purebred Arabians, on the penultimate day of the meeting.

Saudi Arabian star Tilal Al-Khalediah has dominated the race in recent years, winning the previous two editions and helping establish the contest as one of the country’s most prestigious Arabian races.

Commenting on the promotion, His Highness Prince Salman bin Abdullah Al Saud, Chief Executive Officer of the JCSA, described the decision as another important step in the Kingdom’s long-term vision for Arabian racing.

He said the elevation of the Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup to international Group 3 level reflects the growing stature of Saudi Arabian racing and supports the Club’s strategy of creating a stronger, internationally recognised racing calendar.

Prince Salman added that the achievement demonstrates the JCSA’s continued commitment to developing Purebred Arabian racing in line with the highest international standards while strengthening Saudi Arabia’s position on the global racing stage and preserving the country’s rich heritage associated with Arabian horses.

The Prince Abdullah Al Faisal Cup Group 3 is expected to add further international prestige to the Taif Racing Season and reinforce Saudi Arabia’s growing influence in the global Purebred Arabian racing calendar.

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Clairefontaine will stage an exciting afternoon of National Hunt racing on 22 July 2026, with a competitive seven-race programme organised by France Galop. Featuring a blend of hurdle races, steeplechases, maiden contests and handicaps, the card offers opportunities for promising young jumpers and experienced campaigners alike. Distances ranging from 3,400 to 3,700 metres will test stamina, jumping ability and consistency throughout the afternoon.

The meeting’s centrepiece is the Grand Prix des Promenades Musicales du Pays d’Auge – PMPA.FR (Prix de Pennedepie), the richest race on the programme. Scheduled for 15:10, the Classe 1 hurdle for horses aged five years and older carries a total purse of €48,000 and has attracted eight runners. Covering 3,600 metres, the feature event brings together accomplished performers capable of producing a high-class display over hurdles. The combination of experience, stamina and fluent jumping is expected to play a decisive role in determining the winner of the afternoon’s headline contest.

The €48,000 Grand Prix serves as the highlight of the Clairefontaine meeting and reflects the quality of the day’s programme. Success in this prestigious race would represent an important achievement for the winning connections, while a strong performance could strengthen a horse’s credentials for other major summer and autumn jumps assignments. As the final race on the card, it promises an exciting conclusion to a meeting that celebrates the depth and competitiveness of French National Hunt racing.

The day’s action begins at 11:52 with the Prix des Enfants : 10 P’tes Promenades Musicales – PMPA.FR (Prix des Glycines), a Classe 2 hurdle over 3,400 metres for three-year-olds. Six runners are declared for the opening contest, where young horses continue to build valuable experience over obstacles. The race provides an early opportunity for emerging talent to make an impression during the summer campaign.

At 12:24, the programme moves to the Prix March Mallow / 31/07 – PAMPA.FR (Prix de la Garenne), a 3,700-metre steeplechase for three-year-old newcomers. Seven runners are set to contest this event reserved for horses making their first appearances in this discipline. The race offers an important introduction to competitive steeplechasing and could reveal several promising staying prospects.

The third race at 12:56 is the Prix Northmen Brass / 22/07 PMPA.FR (Prix Offemont), a Classe 5 hurdle over 3,400 metres. With 11 declared runners, it is the largest field of the afternoon and is expected to produce a competitive contest. A larger field often places greater emphasis on positioning, rhythm and accurate jumping from start to finish.

Race four is scheduled for 13:28 and features the Prix Ophélie Gaillard / 26/07 – PMPA.FR (Prix Trinidad). This Classe 4 hurdle over 3,400 metres for four-year-olds has attracted eight runners. Horses at this stage of their careers continue to progress through the ranks, making the contest an important stepping stone toward stronger company.

At 14:00, attention turns to the Prix Richard Bona / 02/08 – PMPA.FR (Prix Katko), a €45,000 handicap steeplechase over 3,700 metres. Nine runners will compete under handicap conditions designed to create an evenly matched contest. The combination of endurance and clean jumping will be essential over the testing distance, making it one of the afternoon’s most significant races after the feature event.

The sixth contest, beginning at 14:35, is the Prix Lanterne Magique / 28/07 – PMPA.FR (Prix du Catalpa), a Classe 3 hurdle over 3,600 metres for horses aged five years and older. Ten runners are entered for this race, bringing together experienced performers with proven staying ability. The contest should provide another closely fought battle before the day’s finale.

The meeting concludes with the prestigious Grand Prix des Promenades Musicales du Pays d’Auge, ensuring the programme finishes on a high note. As the richest and highest-class race of the afternoon, it provides a fitting finale to a card that showcases every stage of French jumps racing, from developing three-year-olds to accomplished senior performers.

Overall, Clairefontaine’s seven-race programme offers an excellent balance of youth, experience and competitive quality. The schedule includes maiden events, class races, a valuable handicap and a prestigious Class 1 feature, creating a varied afternoon for participants and spectators alike. With substantial prize money and healthy field sizes throughout the card, the meeting highlights the strength of the French summer jumps season and promises an entertaining day’s racing under the banner of France Galop.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to Racebuzz.

Saint-Malo hosts an attractive eight-race programme on Wednesday, July 22, bringing together a balanced mix of Flat and hurdle racing. The meeting begins with four Flat races over distances ranging from 1,800 to 2,500 metres before switching to three demanding hurdle contests and concluding with another staying hurdle. Horses of varying ages and experience levels will be in action, offering a full afternoon and evening of competitive racing at the Brittany venue.

The card features maiden company, handicaps, staying races and hurdle events, highlighting the versatility of the Saint-Malo meeting. Competitive field sizes across the programme are expected to produce closely contested finishes, while the varied race conditions provide opportunities for both emerging talent and seasoned performers to make their mark.

The highlight of the meeting is the Prix Jean Chenard, the seventh race at 7:19 pm, which carries the day’s highest prize fund of €26,000. Run as a handicap hurdle over 3,900 metres for four-year-old horses, the race has attracted a quality field of nine runners. The combination of a lengthy distance and multiple obstacles makes it the most demanding contest on the programme, requiring stamina, accurate jumping and tactical awareness from start to finish.

As the feature race of the afternoon, the Prix Jean Chenard is expected to provide one of the meeting’s strongest performances. Horses that can settle into a smooth rhythm before producing a sustained effort in the closing stages are likely to thrive over the testing course. With valuable prize money on offer, the contest represents an important opportunity for progressive hurdlers to enhance their records in a competitive handicap.

The meeting opens at 3:45 pm with the Prix de la Chalotais, a 1,800-metre maiden for three-year-olds worth €15,600. Twelve runners are declared for the contest, where several promising youngsters will be aiming to secure their first career success. Maiden races often provide an early glimpse of developing talent, making this an interesting way to begin the day’s programme.

Race two at 4:20 pm is the Prix François de Quatrebarbes, a Class 4 handicap over 1,800 metres carrying prize money of €16,300. Fourteen runners are set to compete in what promises to be a competitive handicap. Evenly matched runners should ensure a closely fought finish as they battle for honours over the middle-distance trip.

At 4:55 pm, the Prix Claude Rouget continues the Flat action with another Class 4 handicap over 1,800 metres. Fourteen horses will contest the €14,400 event, creating another competitive race in which consistency and race positioning are likely to prove decisive during the closing stages.

The fourth race, the Prix François-René de Chateaubriand, begins at 5:30 pm and is a handicap for three-year-olds over 2,500 metres. With €16,300 on offer and eleven declared runners, the contest places a greater emphasis on stamina. Horses capable of settling early before producing a sustained finish will be well suited to the longer journey.

At 6:05 pm, the Prix Jobic Severe provides another staying test over 2,500 metres for four and five-year-old horses. Ten runners will compete for €10,000, with the race offering an opportunity for developing stayers to demonstrate their endurance and consistency over the extended distance.

The programme then switches to hurdle racing with the Prix Cobac Parc (Prix du Conseil Général de la Vendée) at 6:47 pm. This 3,400-metre claiming hurdle for three-year-olds offers €19,000 in prize money and has attracted ten runners. Young jumpers will be challenged to combine accurate hurdling with stamina as they tackle a demanding course.

Following the feature event, the meeting concludes at 7:51 pm with the Prix Oteuil SF, a Class 4 hurdle for horses aged five years and older over 3,900 metres. Eight experienced runners will compete for €21,000, bringing the curtain down on the day’s racing with another endurance test that rewards fluent jumping and staying power.

The Saint-Malo programme successfully blends the speed and tactical elements of Flat racing with the stamina and technique required for hurdle competition. From the opening maiden for emerging three-year-olds to the closing staying hurdle for experienced jumpers, every race offers its own challenge and adds variety to the meeting.

With competitive handicaps, promising young horses, established stayers and quality hurdle contests all featuring on the schedule, Saint-Malo presents a well-rounded day of French racing. The €26,000 Prix Jean Chenard stands as the centrepiece of the card, while the supporting races ensure an engaging programme that showcases the depth and diversity of racing at one of Brittany’s popular summer fixtures.

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Trainer Bob Baffert has confirmed that Nysos will head to the Grade 1 Pacific Classic at Del Mar on 22 August, ending speculation over a possible trip to Saratoga for the Whitney Stakes. The decision keeps one of America’s leading older dirt horses on a familiar path, with the Pacific Classic expected to serve as his final major outing before the Breeders’ Cup later this year.

Nysos Pacific Classic 2026.

The revised campaign allows the son of Nyquist to contest Del Mar’s premier 10-furlong event before taking a direct route to the Breeders’ Cup, avoiding an additional preparatory race. Nysos has already returned to Del Mar, where he has enjoyed considerable success over the past year.

The accomplished colt has built an outstanding résumé with victories in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap, the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile at Del Mar and the Grade 1 Metropolitan Handicap at Saratoga. Earlier this season, he also produced a strong runner-up performance behind Forever Young in the Saudi Cup, further strengthening his standing among the country’s elite older horses.

Attention at Del Mar also turned to the weekend’s graded stakes winners, both of whom emerged from their victories in good condition.

Journalism enhanced his growing reputation with a determined victory in the Grade 2 San Diego Handicap despite losing valuable ground at the start. Recovering from an awkward break, the Curlin colt steadily improved through the race before producing a powerful late run to overhaul his rivals and hold off the fast-finishing Shea Brennan.

Although the San Diego Handicap is traditionally regarded as the principal local trial for the Pacific Classic, connections have yet to confirm Journalism’s next assignment.

Another notable storyline involved Full Serrano, who was withdrawn from the San Diego Handicap after developing a minor hoof issue on race day. Early assessments have been encouraging, leaving open the possibility of the Breeders’ Cup Dirt Mile winner returning in time for the Pacific Classic. Full Serrano finished second in last year’s edition of the prestigious Del Mar feature.

The Grade 2 San Clemente Stakes also produced an eye-catching result as Somerset West caused a major upset. Stepping sharply up in class after breaking her maiden in her previous outing, the three-year-old filly surged through along the inside rail to secure an impressive victory and hand her stable an important graded success.

Del Mar’s second day of the summer meeting attracted a crowd of 13,838, reflecting the strong early interest in one of North America’s premier racing festivals.

The Nysos Pacific Classic 2026 story is expected to dominate the build-up to next month’s feature race as attention increasingly shifts towards the Breeders’ Cup.

Sunday’s programme also marks the seasonal return of accomplished sprinter Motorious, a three-time winner of the Grade 2 Green Flash Handicap. The eight-year-old makes his first appearance of 2026 in a competitive third-level allowance over the Del Mar turf.

Motorious faces a deep field that includes Grade 3 winner Sumter, multiple stakes performer Flyover, Book Smart, Sorrento Sky, Call Me Cory and Nesso’s Lastharrah. The allowance contest is widely viewed as a stepping stone towards another attempt at the Green Flash Handicap, scheduled for Pacific Classic day.

Looking ahead, Del Mar’s upcoming stakes programme promises another strong weekend of racing. Friday features the Fleet Treat Stakes for California-bred three-year-old fillies before Saturday’s prestigious Grade 1 Bing Crosby Stakes, one of the country’s leading sprint contests and a Breeders’ Cup qualifier.

The Saturday card will also include the Daisycutter Handicap and Osunitas Stakes on turf, while Sunday’s feature is the Grade 2 Eddie Read Stakes over nine furlongs on grass, attracting several accomplished turf performers.

This summer’s meeting also carries a poignant note following the passing of respected horseman John Shirreffs earlier this year. A Kentucky Derby-winning trainer and the man behind the legendary mare Zenyatta, Shirreffs spent more than three decades at Del Mar and earned widespread admiration for his quiet horsemanship and dedication to the welfare of his horses. His absence is being keenly felt throughout the stable area during the 2026 meeting.

With Nysos Pacific Classic 2026 now firmly on course and several major graded races approaching, Del Mar enters one of the most anticipated periods of its summer season, with many of the country’s leading horses preparing for championship targets later in the year.

For more stories, results, and updates from the world of horse racing, stay tuned to RaceBuzz .

Lingfield Park hosts an exciting six-race all-weather programme on Wednesday evening, bringing together a varied mix of handicaps, a novice contest, and opportunities for both experienced campaigners and emerging talent. Staged on the racecourse’s renowned Polytrack surface, the fixture offers races across distances ranging from the minimum trip to a demanding two miles, ensuring a diverse evening of competition.

One of Britain’s busiest all-weather venues, Lingfield Park has earned a reputation for producing competitive racing throughout the year. Its left-handed circuit rewards horses with tactical speed, balance around the bends, and a strong finishing effort. Wednesday’s card reflects that tradition, with every race catering to different classes, age groups, and ratings while providing valuable opportunities for horses to progress during the summer season.

The highlight of the meeting is the Free Race Replays on attheraces.com Novice Stakes (Class 4) at 7:40 pm, the richest contest on the card with a prize fund of £10,000. Run over six furlongs, the race is open to three-year-olds and older horses still early in their racing careers. Novice races are often an important stage in a horse’s development, allowing lightly raced runners to gain experience while competing for significant prize money. With the evening’s largest purse on offer, the contest is expected to attract considerable attention and could feature several horses capable of progressing into higher-class company later in the season.

The six-furlong distance places equal emphasis on speed and composure, particularly around Lingfield’s sweeping home turn where race position often becomes decisive. A strong performance in this Class 4 event can serve as a valuable stepping stone for connections aiming at more prestigious assignments in the months ahead. As the feature race of the evening, it promises to showcase promising talent and underline the importance of novice events in developing future performers on the British racing circuit.

The evening begins at 6:10 pm with the attheraces.com/marketmovers Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over one mile, two furlongs and nine yards. Open to horses aged three years and above rated between 56 and 75, the contest carries prize money of £7,600. The intermediate trip demands a blend of stamina and tactical awareness, making it an ideal opening race to launch the programme.

At 6:40 pm, the action switches to the Eden Insurance Brokers Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over two miles and 77 yards. Offering £6,200 in prize money, this staying contest is restricted to horses rated between 46 and 60. As the longest race of the evening, it presents a stern stamina examination where patient riding and measured pacing are often essential ingredients for success.

Young talent takes centre stage at 7:10 pm in the Follow @attheraces on X Nursery Handicap Stakes (Class 6) over four furlongs and 217 yards. Open exclusively to two-year-olds, the £6,200 contest provides developing juveniles with another opportunity to gain valuable racing experience. Nursery handicaps frequently reveal youngsters making steady progress as they continue their education on the racecourse.

The feature Free Race Replays on attheraces.com Novice Stakes (Class 4) follows at 7:40 pm. Worth £10,000, the race represents the evening’s highest-class contest and brings together lightly raced horses seeking to establish themselves. Performances in races of this nature often provide early indications of horses with the potential to compete successfully at a higher level.

Attention then turns to fillies at 8:10 pm with the Download the At The Races App Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5) over seven furlongs. Carrying prize money of £7,600, the contest is open to fillies aged three years and above rated between 56 and 75. Seven furlongs at Lingfield places emphasis on maintaining rhythm around the bends before producing a strong finish in the straight, making this an engaging contest for specialist performers.

The programme concludes at 8:40 pm with the Free Tips on attheraces.com Classified Stakes (Class 6) over seven furlongs. Worth £6,200, the race is restricted to horses rated 0-50 and provides a competitive finale to the meeting. Classified races often feature closely matched runners competing under similar conditions, creating an entertaining finish to the evening.

Lingfield Park continues to play an important role in British racing through its dependable all-weather surface and year-round schedule. The Polytrack course enables racing to proceed in a wide variety of weather conditions while consistently attracting competitive fields from across the country. Its combination of speed-favouring bends and tactical challenges makes every contest a genuine test of versatility and racecraft.

Wednesday’s programme brings together middle-distance handicappers, staying specialists, promising juveniles, progressive novice performers, talented fillies and competitive classified runners across six races. Each contest offers a different challenge, ensuring an evening that highlights the breadth and depth of British all-weather racing.

From the opening handicap to the concluding classified stakes, spectators can look forward to an action-packed fixture featuring horses at different stages of their careers. With the £10,000 Class 4 Novice Stakes serving as the centrepiece, Lingfield Park’s Wednesday evening meeting promises another memorable showcase of competitive racing on one of Britain’s most established all-weather tracks.

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Britain’s historic Leicester Racecourse will stage a competitive six-race Flat meeting on Wednesday, 22 July, with the opening contest scheduled for 6:20pm. The evening programme will feature a blend of novice, fillies’ and handicap events for three-year-olds and older horses, with races ranging from 5 furlongs to 1 mile 3 furlongs 179 yards. The card will offer prize money ranging from £6,000 to £16,000 across the six contests, providing a varied schedule of sprint and middle-distance races for the participants.

Opening the evening’s proceedings at 6:20pm, The British EBF Novice Stakes (Class 4) (GBB Race) will take place over 5 furlongs with £10,000 in prize money available. The four-runner contest will feature Star Velocity, Court Alert, El Ghuwah and Red Legs, who will compete in the first race of the meeting. The event will provide an early opportunity for developing runners to compete over the shorter distance.

Continuing the programme, The Every Race Live On Racing TV Handicap Stakes (Class 6) will be held at 6:50pm over 1 mile 53 yards, carrying prize money of £6,000. The three-year-old event will attract six runners, including Able Astra, Lope Y Linda, Buckland Belle, Ivat Ghia, Dora Vita and Sporty Socks. The race will add further depth to the card with a competitive field over the extended mile distance.

Adding further variety to the fixture, The Join Racing TV Today Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 5) will follow at 7:20pm over 1 mile 3 furlongs 179 yards. The £7,000 contest will feature four runners aged three years and older, with Liveinthelight, Musical Accord, Semper Femina and Caraway set to line up. The longer distance will provide a different challenge compared with the opening sprint events.

As the meeting progresses, The Family Sunday 10th August Book Now Handicap Stakes (Class 6) will be staged at 7:50pm over 1 mile 2 furlongs. The six-runner contest will carry £6,000 in prize money and will include Kameel, Ricardo Phillips, Hachiman, Typeface, Clipsham Noble and Turton. The event will continue the evening’s mix of handicap races across varying distances.

One of the highlights of the evening card, The British Stallion Studs EBF Fillies’ Handicap Stakes (Class 4), will take place at 8:20pm. The 6 furlong contest will offer £16,000 in prize money and will feature six runners, including Zen Diva, Cotai Belle, Miss Nightcap, Afraj, Romantic Twilight and Amelia’s Joy. As the highest-valued contest on the programme, the race will bring together a strong line-up of fillies and mares.

Closing the six-race programme, The Kube – Leicester’s Premier Exhibition Venue Handicap Stakes (Class 6) will be contested at 8:50pm over 6 furlongs for £6,000. The eight-runner event will feature three-year-olds including Portacloy, Crafty Blue, The Tunguska Event, Goldenstateofmind, Maximum Velocity, Landslide, Pimentel and Apex Star. The final race will complete an evening featuring a broad range of Flat racing categories.

The Leicester fixture will provide a balanced evening of Flat racing, combining sprint and middle-distance contests across different race categories. The variety of events will create a competitive programme featuring developing runners and experienced performers, while the structured six-race schedule will offer a complete evening of racing action.

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Woodbine Entertainment has confirmed that racing will return to the renowned E.P. Taylor Turf Course on Saturday, August 8, marking an earlier-than-expected reopening following an extensive renovation project aimed at improving the long-term quality and reliability of one of North America’s best-known turf racing venues.

E.P. Taylor Turf Course reopening August 2026.

Originally expected to reopen in September, the course has completed its redevelopment ahead of schedule, allowing horses to return several weeks earlier. The project began immediately after the 2025 King’s Plate and focused on modernising critical sections of the racing surface to support safer and more consistent competition.

The work centred on the backstretch portion of the course, where crews installed an entirely new drainage network, upgraded irrigation infrastructure and rebuilt the racing profile. These improvements were designed to enhance water management, maintain uniform footing and strengthen the course for future seasons.

Before racing resumes, the renovated turf course will undergo a final series of gallop sessions involving horses and riders. The evaluations are intended to confirm that the surface performs as expected before it is cleared for competitive use.

If those final inspections are successfully completed, the first race on the renewed surface will be an allowance contest scheduled for August 8. The reopening will mark the return of racing to the E.P. Taylor Turf Course for the first time since construction began.

Following its comeback, the venue will stage several allowance races before welcoming stakes action back on King’s Plate Day on August 15. Among the featured contests returning to the course are the Soaring Free Stakes and the Catch A Glimpse Stakes, both set to be run over their traditional 6½-furlong distance.

The renovation also strengthens preparations for some of Canada’s biggest turf events later in the season. The E.P. Taylor Turf Course is home to major fixtures including the Woodbine Mile, E.P. Taylor Stakes, Natalma Stakes, Summer Stakes, and the prestigious Canadian International, all of which are expected to be contested on the restored surface during the autumn campaign.

The return of the E.P. Taylor Turf Course will also allow Woodbine to once again operate both of its turf tracks. Over the past year, the Inner Turf handled the entire turf racing schedule while officials carefully managed its workload to preserve the surface. With both courses now available, racing officials will have greater flexibility when planning the programme and can expand turf racing opportunities across different classes throughout the remainder of the season.

The early reopening represents an important milestone for Canadian Thoroughbred racing, restoring one of the country’s signature racing surfaces ahead of several of the year’s most significant meetings and providing participants with improved racing options for the months ahead.

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An eight-race programme has been assembled at Mysore Race Club for Wednesday, 22 July, with the Mysore Summer Million 2026 serving as the feature event. The card will showcase a competitive blend of sprint and middle-distance contests across Class II to Class V, with racing scheduled from 1:30pm to 5:00pm. Prize money ranging from ₹3,75,000 to ₹11,20,000 will be on offer, while a number of established performers and progressive runners are expected to ensure an entertaining afternoon of racing.

Mysore Race Cards 22 July

Proceedings will begin with The Konark Plate Div II at 1:30pm. The Class V contest for horses rated 00 to 25 will be run over 1,400 metres and will carry total prize money of ₹3,75,000. Ankush, Battalion’s Pride, V Caviar, Brocston and D Don King headline the entries, with several other runners also expected to compete in what promises to be an open and competitive start to the meeting.

The action will continue with The Doddaballapura Plate Div II at 2:00pm. The Class IV sprint for horses rated 20 to 45 will be contested over 1,200 metres with a purse of ₹4,50,000. Moonlight Queen, Biometric, Walter, Theia and To Hot To Touch are among the notable runners entered for the race, which is expected to provide an early examination for a competitive group of sprinters.

Attention will then shift to The Konark Plate Div I, scheduled for 2:30pm. The Class V event for horses rated 00 to 25 will be staged over 1,400 metres for ₹3,75,000. D Roman Power, Empire Of Dreams, Knotty In Blue, City Of Hustle and Clean Slate feature among the principal contenders in another evenly matched contest on the afternoon’s programme.

Midway through the programme comes The Doddaballapura Plate Div I at 3:00pm. The Class IV contest for horses rated 20 to 45 will be run over 1,200 metres with prize money of ₹4,50,000. Felicita, Tigerking, Bold Show, Royal Chivalry and Sound Of Canon’s are expected to form a competitive field in a race that should maintain the momentum of the meeting.

The afternoon will gather further momentum with The Itarsi Plate at 3:30pm. The Class III race for horses rated 40 to 65 will cover 1,400 metres and offer ₹5,75,000 in prize money. Red Falcon, Sensibility, Red Sea Star, Doctor Dolly and Iron King headline the entries for what is shaping up to be a competitive middle-distance contest.

The feature of the meeting will arrive in the form of The Mysore Summer Million 2026 at 4:00pm. The race for Indian horses aged four years and above will be contested over 1,400 metres with total prize money of ₹11,20,000. Tom Cruiser, Raise A Buck, Crown Drive, Rise Again, Vandhiyathevan and Efficacy are set to contest the day’s richest race, which is expected to attract the strongest attention on the programme.

Penultimate honours will be contested in The Anekal Plate at 4:30pm. The Class II contest for horses rated 60 and above will be run over 1,600 metres and will offer ₹7,00,000 in prize money. Coeur De Lion, Confident Game, Seeking Alpha, Singer Sargent and Persian Rock headline the entries in a race that is likely to provide a competitive test over the mile.

The meeting will conclude with The Shuntikoppa Plate at 5:00pm. The Class III race for horses rated 40 to 65 will be contested over 1,200 metres for ₹5,75,000. Seolfor Bullet, Stag’s Leap, Falcon Fury, Macron and Choice headline the closing contest alongside several other runners, ensuring the programme finishes with another competitive sprint.

The Wednesday fixture will provide a balanced programme featuring sprint and middle-distance races across multiple handicap divisions. Competitive fields have been assembled throughout the afternoon, ensuring every race carries its own significance. While the Mysore Summer Million 2026 will stand as the day’s centrepiece, the supporting contests will add further depth to what promises to be an engaging afternoon of racing at Mysore Race Club.

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