Royal Ascot is the showpiece of the British flat season , five days, 35 races and eight Group 1s that draw serious antepost and fixed-odds betting from Australia, plus a proud history of raiding Aussie sprinters.
The world’s biggest racing meetings draw huge betting interest from Australian punters — from the Cheltenham Festival and Royal Ascot in the UK to the Kentucky Derby in the US, the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe in France and the Hong Kong International Races. This hub brings together our tips, previews and guides for the major international carnivals, plus the dates, key races and best Australian bookmakers for betting on overseas racing. For the domestic program, see our horse racing tips hub.
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The international season runs almost year-round, with several meetings that Australian bookmakers frame strong markets on:
| Meeting | Country | When | Headline Race | Our Coverage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Ascot | UK | 16–20 Jun 2026 | Ascot Gold Cup | Royal Ascot tips |
| Grand National | UK | April | The Grand National | Grand National tips |
| Kentucky Derby | USA | May | Kentucky Derby | Kentucky Derby results |
| Cheltenham Festival | UK | March | Cheltenham Gold Cup | Cheltenham tips |
| Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe | France | October | Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe | Arc tips |
| Hong Kong International | HK | December | Hong Kong Cup | Hong Kong tips |
| Dubai World Cup | UAE | March | Dubai World Cup | Dubai World Cup tips |
All major Australian bookmakers frame markets on the big international meetings, with fixed odds available well in advance for features like Royal Ascot, the Arc and the Grand National. Key markets include:
Royal Ascot 2026 runs from Tuesday 16 June to Saturday 20 June, with 35 races across five days including eight Group 1s headed by the Ascot Gold Cup.
Yes. Australian-licensed bookmakers offer fixed-odds markets on all the major international meetings — Cheltenham, the Grand National, the Kentucky Derby, Royal Ascot, the Arc, the Breeders’ Cup and the Hong Kong International Races — usually with antepost markets opening well in advance.
UK meetings typically run late evening AEST; US features like the Kentucky Derby fall in the early-morning hours AEST; the Arc runs late-evening AEST; Hong Kong runs Sunday afternoon AEST. Check each event guide for exact AEST times.
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