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It’s a big week on the global racing calendar, with elite contests unfolding across several countries.

NHK Mile Cup

Sunday’s NHK Mile Cup continues the tradition of promising three-year-old’s facing off over 1600 metres. Diamond Knot is slated as the early favourite however Cavallerizzo, Ecoro Alba and Admire Quads are all likely to start in single figures. Kyoto also hosts feature racing this weekend with the Shimbun Hai to be decided on Saturday with Meisho Tenko the early punters fancy.

Goodwood Handicap

Australia may be heading into Winter however the Group 1 racing continues. This weekend the Group 1 Goodwood Handicap will be run at Morphetville with an open field of sprinters lining up. Last start placegetter Flying For Fun will be looking to avenge her defeat in the Sangster Stakes and she’ll do so with Zac Lloyd on her back. Extragalactic and Tycoon Star are also considered serious contenders however the chances are deep and varied in the field of 15.

Chester Carnival

It’s one of the most unique tracks in the UK and we’re already in the midst of the Chester Carnival this week. Pitting a mix of established and rising stars against each other, the famed Chester Cup is the key feature with Leinster and Blindedbythelights both leading early betting. 

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