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International Racing 2026 | UK, US & Hong Kong Tips, Dates & Betting Guide
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 Racing Calendar
The international season runs almost year-round, with several meetings that Australian bookmakers frame strong markets on:
- Cheltenham Festival (UK) — March. Four days of championship jumps racing headlined by the Cheltenham Gold Cup.
- Dubai World Cup (UAE) — late March/April. The world’s richest raceday at Meydan.
- Grand National (UK) — April. The world’s most famous steeplechase at Aintree.
- Kentucky Derby (US) — first Saturday in May. The opening leg of the US Triple Crown.
- Royal Ascot (UK) — June. Five days and eight Group 1s — the showpiece of the British flat season.
- Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe (France) — October. Europe’s premier middle-distance championship at ParisLongchamp.
- Breeders’ Cup (US) — November. Two days of US championship racing.
- Hong Kong International Races (HK) — December. Four Group 1s at Sha Tin to close the global season.
Major International Meetings & Our Tips
| 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 |
Betting on International Racing from Australia
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:
- Win & Each-Way — large fields (especially the Grand National) make each-way and extra-place markets valuable.
- Futures / All-In — antepost markets open months out for Royal Ascot, the Arc, Cheltenham and the Kentucky Derby.
- Same Race Multis — see our Same Race Multi guide.
- Exotics — quinella, exacta, trifecta and First 4 across the feature races.
International Racing FAQs
When is Royal Ascot 2026?
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.
Can I bet on UK and US racing with Australian bookmakers?
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.
What time do international races run in Australia?
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.
Looking for the best bookmakers to bet on international racing?
See our best horse racing betting sites in Australia guide for the top sites for overseas racing, or the newest betting sites in Australia for fresh sign-up offers.
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