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Newmarket’s Challenge Stakes is a Group 2 over seven furlongs on the Rowley Mile, an autumn contest where speedy milers and strong-finishing sprinters collide and the course’s long, testing climb to the line sorts them out. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Two and a quarter miles across Newmarket’s open heath makes the Cesarewitch one of the great staying handicaps, a race where dual-purpose jumps trainers have a long record of success and a mark that allows for improvement counts. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

A big field of sprinters races six furlongs on York’s wide Knavesmire as the season draws to a close, where soft autumn ground and which group sets the pace often prove just as important as the draw. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

York’s closing middle-distance handicap brings a competitive field to the Knavesmire at the very end of the season, where late-season form, softening ground and the draw can all play a part in settling a closely matched contest. Our trends guide covers the profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Fillies and mares tackle a mile and three furlongs on turf in this Grade 1, a race European stables have long targeted with strong results. Our trends guide covers the winning profile, the draw and the shortlist.

Seven furlongs on dirt for the fastest fillies and mares, this Grade 1 rewards early speed and a clean break from what is usually a competitive field. Our trends guide covers the profile, post positions and the shortlist.

The Distaff is the championship for older fillies and mares on dirt, run over a mile and an eighth and frequently decides the divisional title outright. Our trends guide covers the profile, post positions and the shortlist.

The Dirt Mile is a Grade 1 for milers wanting a stiffer test than a sprint but less ground than the Classic, a race that rewards genuine tactical speed. Our trends guide covers the profile and shortlist.

The Breeders' Cup Classic is American racing's championship race, run over a mile and a quarter on dirt and usually deciding the Horse of the Year title. Our trends guide covers the profile, post positions and the shortlist.

The Breeders' Cup World Championships bring together the finest horses on turf and dirt across two days of Grade 1 racing. Our guide covers every contest, with trends, past winners and shortlists throughout the meeting.