Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 19th February
This day 19th February in horse racing news history
From the extensive Horse Betting news archives we present the all the thoroughbred racing action in Australian and overseas racing news in history. Delve in and enjoy our walk back in horse racing time.

Blue Diamond Stakes 2025 betting preview & tips | February 22
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free tipping preview and $100 betting strategy for the 2025 Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes (1200m) at ...

Hawkesbury top racing tips & quaddie | Thursday, February 20
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free betting preview for the eight-race meeting set down for decision at Hawkesbury on Thursday, February 20, ...

California Spangle Dubai decision rests on Queen’s Silver Jubilee
A second tilt at the Group 1 Al Quoz Sprint in April for California Spangle will hinge on his performance ...

Best Rose blossoms in second appearance
Progressive juvenile Best Rose turned the tables on her key rival at Riccarton Park on Wednesday, scoring an impressive second-up ...

Hastings fillies chasing elusive maiden at Wanganui
After going through all stages of life together so far, it would be a fitting result for Meltemi and Wild ...

Vegas Queen seeking coveted NZB Kiwi berth
There are only a few slots to fill in the $3.5 million NZB Kiwi, and Vegas Queen will be seeking ...

Ellerslie mile crown calling for Belclare
Belclare has had plenty of success raiding the northern riches at Ellerslie, and she’ll be back to do just that ...

Smart 2YO’s Ellerslie performance to decide all
Talented southern filly Miss Ziggy will provide trainer Andrew Carston with answers to her immediate program on Saturday ...

Qali Al Farrasha out to shed bridesmaid tag
Qali Al Farrasha will be out to shed her bridesmaid tag when she heads to Ellerslie on Saturday to compete ...

Estriella, She’s Bulletproof headline Oakleigh Plate final field
A near-capacity field of 17 runners will duke it out for the $750,000 on offer in Saturday's Group 1 Oakleigh ...

Mr Brightside headlines field of 11 for Group 1 Futurity Stakes
Mr Brightside headlines the field of 11 for Saturday's Group 1 Futurity Stakes (1400m) at Caulfield but needs to overcome ...

Liam Riordan to partner Sans Doute in Oakleigh Plate
Liam Riordan secures Oakleigh Plate ride on Sans Doute, aiming for Group 1 success with Te Akau Racing at Caulfield ...

Amelia’s Jewel to miss All-Star Mile, Sydney return expected
Annabel Neasham confirms Amelia’s Jewel will resume in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick, with the All-Star Mile unlikely unless ...

Treasurethe Moment set for Angus Armanasco Stakes return
VRC Oaks winner Treasurethe Moment returns in the Angus Armanasco Stakes, with trainer Matt Laurie confident of a strong autumn ...

Wednesday’s horse racing tips & quaddie selections | February 19
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Wednesday, February 19. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips ...

Velocious chasing NZB Kiwi bonus
Syndicator Go Racing are looking for their standout juvenile Velocious to become the first The NZB Kiwi (1500m) bonus eligible ...

Happy Valley racing tips & quaddie picks | Wednesday, February 21
Hong Kong racing returns to Happy Valley on Wednesday evening for a classy nine-race program. See our free betting tips ...

Whangaehu looking to hand Thurlow further Auckland Cup success
Bill Thurlow claimed the Auckland Cup (3200m) with his top stayer Glory Days in 2019, and five years on he ...

Sandown races free preview & quaddie tips | February 21, 2024
Racing returns to the Lakeside circuit at Sandown on Wednesday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie tips here ...

Wednesday’s Ascot racing preview & quaddie | February 21, 2024
Ascot will host a massive 12-race card this Wednesday, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you free tips and quaddie picks for the ...

Dean Jones appointed as Alice Springs’ new race-caller
After filling in since mid-January, Dean Jones has been appointed as the new fulltime race-caller for the Alice Springs Turf ...

Hawkesbury races preview & betting tips | Wednesday, February 21
Hawkesbur plays host to eight races this Wednesday, and HorseBetting.com.au has the meeting covered with free racing tips and quaddie ...

Racing world mourns loss of champion mare Verry Elleegant
Australia's racing community is in mourning following the untimely demise of champion mare Verry Elleegant. The beloved equine star passed ...

Wyong Thursday racing tips, top odds & quaddie | February 22
HorseBetting.com.au brings you free racing tips, value picks and quaddie numbers for the Wyong races on Tuesday, February 20 ...

Monday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | February 19, 2024
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...

Amade, Daqiansweet Junior edging closer to autumn return
Phillip Stokes has disclosed that Amade and Daqiansweet Junior are on the verge of commencing their autumn campaigns in the ...

‘Interesting’ Makram hunting further autumn success
Ben Hayes, co-trainer of Makram, envisions the Irish-imported gelding as a formidable contender in the lucrative races during the autumn ...

Traffic Warden gets green light for Blue Diamond tilt
James Cummings is confident that Traffic Warden is ready to deliver his best performance yet in the Group 1 Blue ...

Atullibigeal delivers for David Hall
Thwarted by bad luck this season, Atullibigeal deservedly clinched the HK$2.84 million Class 2 TVB Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha ...

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 19, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, February 19 will feature eight meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found ...

Pinstriped flies late to claim C.S. Hayes Stakes
The Enver Jusufovic-trained Pinstriped has made it a hat-trick of wins to claim the Group 3 C.S. Hayes Stakes (1400m) ...

Home Affairs edges out Nature Strip in Lightning Stakes classic
Chris Waller has trained the quinella in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes for a second year in a row, with ...

Barb Raider returns with win in The Vanity
The well backed Barb Raider has won the Group 3 Vanity (1400m) at Flemington on Saturday for trainer Jerome Hunter ...

I’mlovin’ya loves the Flemington straight in the Talindert Stakes
The Mick Price & Michael Kent Jr-trained I'mlovin'ya has thrown her name into the Blue Diamond Stakes ring following an ...

Expat claims the Millie Fox Stakes
Tommy Sherry has claimed the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes following an all-the-way win by the Mark Newnham-trained Expat at ...

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 19, 2022
15 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...

Golden Sixty conqueror Waikuku braces for fresh challenge
Overshadowed for much of a decorated career by Golden Sixty and Beauty Generation’s towering feats, Waikuku bids for a second ...

Valachi still flying flag for well-credentialled stallion
U S Navy Flag remains a firm favourite at Valachi Downs despite the multiple Group One winner no longer featuring ...

Homebred filly the Belle of the ball
The tangerine and blue silks of Te Akau Racing are a familiar sight in Australasian racing circles and on Saturday ...

Yonce vying for four-peat
New Zealand-bred mare Yonce will be out to continue her unbeaten streak when she heads to Flemington on Saturday for ...

Rae hails northern winter series
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae has welcomed the announcement of the 2022 ITM/GIB Northern Region Winter Championships. The finals day at ...

Plague Stone Ready To Roll On Wet Track
Trainer David Pfieffer has enjoyed good success with cast-offs from Godolphin and he hopes Plague Stone can be his next ...

Ballarat tips, best bets & quaddie selections | Sunday 21/2/2021
Ballarat tips, best bets and quaddie selections for the meeting on Sunday, February 21. Preview from the in-form James Herbert ...

Eagle Farm top tips, value bets & best odds | Saturday 20/2/2021
HorseBetting's top punting experts bring you the best racing tips, value bets, top odds and quaddie selections for Eagle Farm's ...

Huxtable Excited To Resume At Eagle Farm
Justin Huxtable makes his long-awaited return to riding at Eagle Farm after suffering serious abdominal injuries in a freak incident ...

Toowoomba top betting tips, quaddie & preview | Saturday 20/2/21
HorseBetting's top punting experts bring you the best racing tips, value bets, top odds and quaddie selections for Toowoomba's night ...

Morphettville top tips, quaddie & best odds | Saturday 20/02/21
HorseBetting's top punting experts bring you the best racing tips, value bets, top odds and quaddie selections for Morphettville's big ...

Sargent Favourite Out Of Silver Slipper
Godolphin youngster Paulele has assumed Silver Slipper favouritism following the withdrawal of the John Sargent-trained Four Moves Ahead ...

2021 Lord Reims Stakes betting preview & tips | Morphettville R8
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the feature Group 3 ...

Enthaar Cleared To Start In Blue Diamond
In a relief for punters, favourite Enthaar will take her place in the Blue Diamond Stakes but undefeated filly Dosh ...

Caulfield race-by-race betting preview | Blue Diamond Stakes Day
HorseBetting's top punting experts bring you the full breakdown of every race - including our best racing tips, value bets, ...

2021 Hobartville Stakes top betting tips & odds | Rosehill Race 7
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the feature Group 2 ...

2021 Peter Young Stakes top tips & betting odds | Caulfield R9
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Peter ...

2021 Silver Slipper Stakes tips, form & odds | Rosehill R5
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Silver ...

Unheralded Colts Out To Upstage Big Guns
Stablemates The Elanora and Wheelhouse will face a stern test of their autumn carnival credentials when they clash in the ...

2021 Angus Armanasco Stakes betting tips & odds | Caulfield R3
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Angus ...

Rosehill race by race betting preview, odds & tips | NSW 20/2
HorseBetting's top punting experts bring you the full breakdown of every race include our best racing tips, value bets, top ...

Cummings Trio Ready To Fire In Diamond
James Cummings has been the most successful juvenile trainer in Melbourne this season and he is taking a well-performed trio ...

2021 Zeditave Stakes betting preview & best odds | Caulfield R2
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 3 Zeditave ...

2021 Mannerism Stakes top betting tips & odds | Caulfield R4
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 3 Mannerism ...

Button bullish about Just Call My Name at Sunshine Coast
Queensland trainer Tom Button discusses some of his top prospects at the races this weekend, including Just Call My Name ...

Punt Drunk: Enthaar facing vet test ahead of Blue Diamond Stakes
Punt Drunk takes a look at the top stories in racing as we head into the weekend, including the goss ...

Southern Legend primed for Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
Nearly a year ago, Southern Legend proved that he can still run rings around his younger adversaries - and the ...

Group Two first-up for Subpoenaed
Former Kiwi galloper Subpoenaed will line-up in the Group 2 Millie Fox Stakes (1300m) at Rosehill on Saturday ahead of ...

Autumn Classic betting tips & top odds | Caulfield R5 | 20/2/2021
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Autumn ...

2021 Millie Fox Stakes betting tips & top odds | Rosehill, 20/02
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for the Group 2 Millie ...

Futurity Stakes betting preview, top tips & odds | Caulfield R6
HorseBetting's top betting experts bring you all the top tips, betting strategy and best odds for Group 1 race Futurity ...

Blue Diamond Stakes runner-by-runner betting preview | Caulfield
HorseBetting's top betting experts brings you the runner by runner betting preview, top tips, best odds and betting strategy for ...

Yearn thriving ahead of local assignment
High-class mare Yearn will contest Saturday’s Lisa Chittick Plate (1400m) at Matamata and trainer Karen Fursdon is confident of another ...

Holyfield rises from canvas in Sandown win
Headed in the straight, Holyfield has rallied under the urgings of Jye McNeil to remain unbeaten with his victory in ...

Mark Zahra appeals careless riding penalty
Mark Zahra has appealed against the severity of an eight-meeting suspension for careless riding in the Group One Lightning Stakes ...

Plutocrat gives sire Rich Enuff first win
Smart filly Plutocrat has won on debut at Doomben to give her sire Rich Enuff his first winner ...

Fresh Faatinah primed for Oakleigh Plate
Proven first-up performer Faatinah has been set for a first-up tilt at the Group One Oakleigh Plate, a race he ...

Busuttin and Young with dual Diamond hopes
Letzbeglam and Tagaloa will provide former New Zealand trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young with their first Blue Diamond starters ...

Streets Of Avalon to chase Futurity upset
Trainer Shane Nichols is hopeful Streets Of Avalon can lead and run a bold race in the Group One Futurity ...

No hiding for Shadow Hero in Hobartville
Trainer Mark Newnham is confident Shadow Hero will be a force this campaign but admits the Hobartville Stakes is probably ...

McKay on weather watch
Peter McKay will be keeping close tabs on the weather forecast ahead of the Group 1 Haunui Farm WFA Group ...

Chris Anderson pair on trial for Sydney
Trainer Chris Anderson has three-year-olds Ballistic Boy and Profit taking their first steps to the Sydney autumn carnival when they ...

Time against The Candy Man for Doncaster
Trainer Barry Baldwin is in a race against their clock to get The Candy Man ready for the Doncaster Mile ...

Field of eight for Group 1 WFA Futurity Stakes
Star New Zealand mare Melody Belle, Caulfield Guineas winner Super Seth and Golden Eagle winner Kolding feature among a field ...

Full field for Group One Oakleigh Plate
Three-year-old colt Bivouac has drawn barrier seven in a full field of 18 plus one emergency for the Group One ...

The Autumn Sun officially out of Mile
Triple Group One winner The Autumn Sun has officially been taken out of the public poll for a position in ...

Shoals to return in G1 Oakleigh Plate
Quality mare Shoals is set to make her first race appearance of 2019 when she runs in the Group One ...

Time To Reign to erase last-start memory
Time To Reign will take on Godolphin colt, Golden Slipper favourite Tassort, in the Silver Slipper at Rosehill ...

Alizee on song for G1 Futurity Stakes
Godolphin trainer James Cummings looks set to have a strong hand in the Group One Futurity Stakes at Caulfield, headlined ...

Tassort short-priced favourite for Silver Slipper Stakes
SATURDAY'S Group 2 Silver Slipper Stakes is set to be a one-act affair if the market is to be trusted ...

Key gear changes for Blue Diamond runners
A number of Blue Diamond Stakes contenders, including unbeaten colt I Am Immortal, will have gear changes for the Group ...

Vorster thrown in deep end at Aussie debut
Tony McEvoy has called on his future South Australian stable rider Barend Vorster to ride Game Keeper in the Blue ...

Loving Gaby retains Diamond favouritism
Loving Gaby remains favourite after the barrier draw for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield which has attracted ...

Madison County to contest Sydney G1 races
Dual New Zealand Group One winner Madison County will come to Sydney for major three-year-old races after his sale to ...

Auckland Cup on radar for Moroney import
Trans-Tasman trainer Mike Moroney is strongly considering a tilt at the Group 1 Barfoot & Thompson Auckland Cup (3200m) at ...

David Vandyke preparing autumn team
Queensland trainer David Vandyke's team for the Sydney autumn is starting to take shape with strong trials by Alligator Blood ...

Game Keeper bypasses Sandown for Diamond
Game Keeper has been scratched from a 1400m midweek two-year-old race at Sandown to run in the $1.5 million Blue ...

Trainer Ben Currie seeks internal review
Queensland trainer Ben Currie has lodged an internal review application as he fights a suspension pending the hearing of animal ...

Favourite Gaby draws wide in Blue Diamond
Blue Diamond Stakes favourite Loving Gaby will jump from barrier 12 of 14 in the $1.5 million race for two-year-olds ...

Brad Rawiller closing in on race return
After being sidelined with neck fractures from a fall at Cranbourne, Brad Rawiller is nearing a return to race riding ...

Sensei primed for Oakleigh Plate hit-and-run
Riccarton trainer Michael Pitman has never been afraid to travel his horses in search of lucrative prizemoney and the right ...

Fenno’s Storm aiming for Irish National rather than Cheltenham
Declan Queally has a tilt at the Irish National in mind for his stable star Fenno’s Storm having ruled out ...

Field of 14 for G1 Blue Diamond Stakes
A field of 14 has been declared for the Blue Diamond Stakes with five colts and nine fillies to line ...

Brooklyn Hustle gallops at Caulfield
Blue Diamond Stakes contender Brooklyn Hustle has pleased her trainer and jockey in a course proper gallop at Caulfield ahead ...

Music Magnate wins trial ahead of Dubai World Cup Carnival trip
Music Magnate has scored an emphatic win in a Rosehill barrier trial ahead of his bid for international success in ...

Brave Smash installed Group 1 Futurity Stakes favourite
The Darren Weir-trained Brave Smash has been installed the early favourite in an all-in market for the Group One Futurity ...

Gold Coast trainer Michael Costa on a winning roll
Trainer Michael Costa is hoping his recent run of success will encourage more Queensland owners to send him horses ...

Chautauqua nominated for Oakleigh Plate
Chautauqua is one of 23 nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate while the entries also include the past two ...

Sale betting tips & full form for Tuesday, February 20
VICTORIAN racing is at Sale this Tuesday as the rural town hosts an eight race card. A fun day of ...

Shinn cleared over Star Sensation ride
Jockey Blake Shinn has been cleared of any integrity concerns over one of his rides but Racing NSW stewards have ...

Pierata’s biggest test in Group 2 Hobartville Stakes
Magic Millions Guineas winner Pierata will face his biggest test when he steps out in the Group Two Hobartville Stakes ...

Vinnie Colgan to ride Scott Base in Group 1 New Zealand Derby
The most successful jockey in recent Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) history has been presented with a gilt-edged opportunity ...

Top NZ mare Volpe Veloce to target Brisbane Winter Carnival
Top mare Volpe Veloce is bound for Brisbane chasing top Australian honours at the Queensland winter carnival. The high-class four-year-old ...

Darren Weir to send Civil Disobedience to contest NZ Derby
The Australian-trained Civil Disobedience will chase Ellerslie classic honours if suitable travel arrangements can be confirmed. The New Zealand-bred son ...

AL Tiryaq wins Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club Gold Cup
Racing in the capital on Sunday was highlighted by the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club Gold Cup, one of three Prestige ...

Singapore Sling stakes HK Derby claims with Hong Kong Classic Cup win
Singapore Sling cemented his candidacy for next month’s BMW Hong Kong Derby with an upset success in the HK$10 million ...

Veteran galloper Dundonnell wins Chinese New Year Cup at Sha Tin
Veteran galloper Dundonnell turned back the years with victory in the Chinese New Year Cup Handicap (1400m) at Sha Tin’s ...

Promising Run wins G2 Balanchine Stakes at 7th DWC Carnival meeting
Meydan Racecourse hosts seventh meeting of #DWCCarnival 2018 where Promising Run has won the Group 2 Balanchine Stakes. One of ...

Godolphin horse Gold Town wins G3 UAE 2000 Guineas
Meydan Racecourse hosts sixth meeting of #DWCCarnival 2018 where Gold Town has won the G3 UAE 2000 Guineas. Thursday’s sixth ...

Lady Guinness wins Poverty Bay Cup at Gisborne
A change in gear has worked in favour of speedy mare Lady Guinness who took out the Jon Snow Poverty ...

Coulee in form ahead of G3 South Island Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes
Consistent performer Coulee showed she was on track to defend her Group 3 Valachi Downs South Island Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes ...

Long Leaf heads 2018 Golden Slipper order of entry
THE order of entry for the Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) on March 24 has seen the eligible numbers whittled ...

Wet track played to strengths of Southern Princess at Ellerslie
One man who was happy to see the wet underfoot conditions that prevailed at Ellerslie on Saturday was Te Aroha ...

Lady Horseowner a late entry for Blue Diamond Stakes
Unbeaten filly Lady Horseowner has been paid up as a late entry for the Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at ...

New Zealand Derby hopefuls strong in lead-up G2 Avondale Guineas
Most of the leading candidates for next month’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) came away from their final dress ...

Jamie Richards happy with Australian runs of Melody Belle & Embellish
Co-trainer Jamie Richards headed home from Sydney on Sunday morning pleased with the efforts of stable runners Melody Belle and ...

On The Rocks wins Group 2 Avondale Guineas
On The Rocks is back in Group 1 contention after downing his fellow classic hopefuls at Ellerslie. The Alamosa colt ...

Mark Zahra to ride Prairie Fire in Blue Diamond Stakes
Mark Zahra has been released from the ride on Plague Stone in the Blue Diamond to stick with Prairie Fire ...

Ellerslie training double for Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae
Kenny Rae’s punting mates may have felt short-changed after Kaharau won at Ellerslie, but they were all smiles after stablemate ...

Group One winner Invader to stand at Aquis Farm’s Hunter Valley stud
ATC Sires' Produce Stakes winner Invader will stand at Aquis Farm in partnership with Phoenix Thoroughbreds ...

Shaune Ritchie & Global Thinking win Southland Guineas
Shaune Ritchie rolled back the years on Saturday when Global Thinking won the Listed ILT Ascot Park Hotel Southland Guineas ...

Lismore market movers for Monday, February 19
LISMORE is the second of just two race meets on in Australia today, and the punters have targeted the rural ...

Saint Emilion on target for G1 Bonecrusher New Zealand Stakes
Model racehorse Saint Emilion will add further quality to his stable’s assault on an upcoming Group 1 feature. The Murray ...

Bathurst market movers for Monday, February 19
BATHURST is one of only two meets in Australia today and we're all over the market moves early in the ...

Talented filly Astor starting in Listed Mufhasa Stakes
Smart filly Astor will bid to give her tyro trainer Cody Cole the first black type training success of his ...

Veteran jockey Ted Durcan retires
Classic-winning jockey Ted Durcan has announced his retirement after 25 years in the saddle ...

Stoneyrise on his way to the big time
Stoneyrise and his trainer James Hatch have travelled from the back of Bourke to Dubbo to win a heat of ...

Jeff Lloyd continues incredible run
Jeff Lloyd has 93 Brisbane winners in little more than half the season which would have won 96 of the ...

Winx maintaining weight and fitness
Trainer Chris Waller has done his job ahead of the Chipping Norton Stakes in which Winx will be out for ...

Fell Swoop after milestone Group One
Last year's Oakleigh Plate runner-up Fell Swoop will be back for another shot at the 1100m sprint as he chases ...

Six down to one for Griffiths in Diamond
What started out as six potential starters in the Blue Diamond Stakes is now down to one for trainer Robbie ...

Oaks plans for Meadow on hold
Classy Brisbane filly Meadow has been sent for a let-up with a mystery problem and will miss the Australian Oaks ...

Black Opal option for Muraaqeb
Impressive Moonee Valley debut winner Muraaqeb could head to the Black Opal Stakes in Canberra for his next start to ...

Tony McCoy statue for Cheltenham
Legendary jumps jockey Tony McCoy will be honoured with a bronze statue at the entrance to Cheltenham Racecourse ...

New QTIS race for the Gold Coast
Racing Queensland will introduce a $250,000 QTIS eligible race at the Gold Coast ...