Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 20th April
Today 20th April 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.
Doomben best bets, top odds & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023
Racing will return to Doomben this Saturday for a nine-race program. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie ...
Mornington Cup Day best bets & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023
The Listed Mornington Cup headlines the nine-race program at Mornington on Saturday, and HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best bets ...
Saturday’s Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | April 22, 2023
Ascot will host a very competitive nine-race card this Saturday. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and quaddie ...
Morphettville racing preview & best bets | Saturday, April 22
Morphettville is the destination for racing in Adelaide on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
Pierre Ng aims to join famous father with Chairman’s Sprint win
Pierre Ng will chase a notable piece of history when Duke Wai lines up in the HK$20 million Group 1 ...
Latta armed for Riccarton invasion
Lisa Latta is hoping Platinum Invador can emulate her former Group 3 Canterbury Gold Cup (2000m) winner Authentic Paddy in ...
Benaud on song for Mornington Cup
John O’Shea is hopeful Benaud can return to winning form when he lines-up in the Listed Mornington Cup (2400m) on ...
Bold effort will bring Derby into play for Arby
Promising staying three-year-old Arby will be on trial for an overseas hit and run mission when he steps out at ...
Hampson salutes at Sandown in first Melbourne ride
She may have dead-hated for first, but to have success in her first race in Melbourne on Wednesday was justifiably ...
Savatoxl set to make NT return in Alice Springs Cup Carnival
Savatoxl, arguably the best horse to emanate from the Northern Territory, makes his long-awaited return to Alice Springs on Saturday ...
Golden Boom looking to turn tables on End Assembly at Doomben
Trainer Tony Gollan is confident Golden Boom can get the better of End Assembly and co. in the Listed Mick ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2023
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Cottee in good shape ahead of Princess Stakes at Doomben
Cottee is aiming at a third consecutive win when she steps out in the Princess Stakes at Doomben this weekend ...
In-form Marroni can add to expense account
Marroni gets an opportunity at Pukekohe on Saturday to further add to his travelling fund when he chases a deserved ...
Inflamed to step up at Riccarton
A change of tack with Inflamed could reap dividends at Riccarton on Saturday when the filly lines-up in the Listed ...
Live Drama looking to go out on a high
Riccarton trainer Lance Robinson is hoping Live Drama can end her season on a winning note when she heads to ...
Jamie Richards continues hot run with Happy Valley double
In the throes of a strong debut Hong Kong season, Jamie Richards continued to build impressive momentum by striking twice ...
Tamworth Cup Day betting tips & quaddie | April 21, 2023
The Tamworth Cup headlines a terrific eight-race program on Friday afternoon. HB's Nathan Keven brings you his best bets and ...
The Showdown 2022 runner-by-runner preview & betting strategy
The 2022 edition of The Showdown is the feature event on the nine-race card at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, and ...
Big Dance highlights bigger issues for country features
While country trainers and connections are happy with the ever-increasing prizemoney and initiatives for country-trained horses, there has been an ...
Dittman hoping to keep it in the family with Doomben win
Luke Dittman is hoping that his only ride at Doomben on Saturday can be a winning one when he partners ...
The Follow Files: Cape Breton, Ashgrove impress in Brisbane
While All Aged Stakes Day didn't have the fairytale of Fireburn winning the Triple Crown, nor did it see Tofane ...
‘Roll on Rocky’ Nichols says as Streets Of Avalon heads north
Streets Of Avalon stamped himself as the horse to beat in next month's The Archer (1300m) after another game run ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...
Newcastle racing tips & betting preview | Thursday, 21/04/2022
An eight-race program will be contested at Newcastle Jockey Club on Thursday, so HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst has ...
Golden Sixty on the cusp of history ahead of Champions Mile
Victory in Sunday’s (April 24) HKD$20 million Group 1 FWD Champions Mile (1600m) would elevate Golden Sixty to status as ...
Personal best within reach for Poon
Unruffled by Circuit Seven’s wide draw in Wednesday’s (April 20) Class 4 Po Lam Handicap (1000m) at Happy Valley, Matthew ...
Special Cup winner for Bambry
A special pre-race plan helped Sergio become Kamada Bloodstock’s 100th race winner when he led all the way in Sunday’s ...
Undefeated Kiwi-bred on way to Derby dance
The apple clearly hasn’t fallen too far from the tree as far as emerging New Zealand-bred stayer and current Group ...
Coventina Bay on target for Queensland campaign
Trainer Robbie Patterson is thrilled with how his star mare Coventina Bay has come through her effort to finish runner-up ...
Allpress heads to Melbourne to retain ride on Kiwi mare
Four-time New Zealand champion jockey Lisa Allpress will reunite with Aimee's Jewel in Melbourne on May 1. Allpress was the ...
Spring targets beckon Levante
If Levante is going to become a Group One winner, she’s going to have to wait until she’s a five-year-old ...
Ipswich racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Wednesday, April 21
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best bets and quaddie numbers for the midweek meeting at Ipswich Turf Club on Wednesday, April ...
Canterbury tips, value bets & best odds | Wednesday, April 21
HorseBetting.com.au’s NSW analyst has found you three betting tips and some quaddie numbers for the Canterbury meeting on Wednesday, April ...
Bendigo racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Wednesday, April 21
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the top odds, best bets and free quaddie numbers for the Bendigo race meeting on Wednesday, April ...
Punt Drunk: Will we see Addeybb vs Verry Elleegant match race?
Punt Drunk returns with a look at some of the major headlines in the racing world, including the proposed $10m ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 20, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees four meetings scheduled to be run and won on this Tuesday afternoon. Our betting ...
Frankie Lor eyes FWD Champions Day glory with trio of runners
Frankie Lor hopes lightning can strike twice in the same setting as he prepares to unleash Big Party and Fat ...
Loves Only You pleases Vincent Ho ahead of FWD QEII Cup tilt
Vincent Ho had his first feel of 2019 Group 1 Japanese Oaks (2400m) winner Loves Only You this morning (Monday, ...
River Beau To Target Feature Group Races
Promising sprinter River Beau will target Group 3 races and bypass the Belmont winter season, according to trainer Bruce Watkins ...
Biometric ready to shine in Anniversary Vase
Still a maiden in Australia, Lindsay Park believe they have found the sweet spot for former European galloper Biometric. Placed ...
Price-trained Jamaea On Magic Path
A trip to the 2022 Magic Millions raceday is on the cards for the Robert and Luke Price-trained Jamaea, after ...
Two Illicit makes pleasing return
Roger James couldn’t have been happier with the return to racing of high-quality mare Two Illicit at Te Rapa last ...
Schofer riding the crest of a wave
Hazel Schofer is riding the crest of a wave at the moment and she is hoping that will continue. The ...
Ritani scores brave win
Trainers Kerry and Ian Taplin had their hearts in their mouths when their mare Ritani looked like she would be ...
Babylon Berlin searching for stakes victory
Consistent filly Babylon Berlin will be looking for her first stakes victory at Te Rapa on Saturday-week when she contests ...
Invincibella retires after banking $3m
Group One-winning mare Invincibella has run her last race and will be auctioned as a broodmare at the Gold Coast ...
Maher and Eustace face positive swab probe
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are the subject of a stewards investigation after Piccatric returned a positive swab after ...
Lindelani to follow mum’s lead in St Leger
A daughter of a VRC St Leger winner is set to line up in the 2800m-Listed race for three-year-olds at ...
Manolo Blahniq set for Hawkesbury Cup tilt
Mornington trainer Tony Noonan believes the Hawkesbury Gold Cup at Rosehill shapes as a suitable race for Manolo Blahniq who ...
Streets Of Avalon to chase spring riches
Having shelved plans to take Streets Of Avalon to Brisbane, trainer Shane Nichols has turned his attention to the spring ...
Coyle with two Hawkesbury Guineas hopefuls
Stakes-placed St Covet's Spirit is scheduled to race on a seven-day back-up in the Hawkesbury Guineas, with her stablemate Mo's ...
MVRC to explore a night-time Cox Plate
Running the 100th Cox Plate at The Valley under lights is one option the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee will ...
Te Akau looking to Australian spring
Te Akau Racing will have a strong team for the Australian spring but principal David Ellis says he is not ...
Vega One to begin Stradbroke build-up
Talented Vega One will take his first step to the Group One Stradbroke Handicap when he runs at the Sunshine ...
Britain making plans for racing return
Arena Racing Company tracks could be at the forefront of a return to racing in Britain when the time comes ...
Schofield’s hot streak continues
Chad Schofield is well on his way to smashing his personal best Hong Kong tally after maintaining an excellent run ...
New best for Yiu as Mighty Giant impresses
Mighty Giant took another step up the ladder with an impressive performance in the Class 3 Dorset Handicap (1400m) at ...
White legacy continues
In 2006, a filly by Zabeel out of Carmina Burana came into the world in the usual way, but her ...
Mansour in good spirits despite delay to recovery process
South African-born jockey Donovan Mansour is determined to remain positive about his long journey to recovery from a horrific raceday ...
Majority of Darley’s stud fees reduced
The majority of Darley Stud's services fees have been reduced for the next breeding season as uncertainty continues regarding COVID-19 ...
Fall costs Kayla Crowther 15 meeting ban
Apprentice Kayla Crowther along with senior jockeys Dwayne Dunn and John Allen have been suspended for careless riding at Caulfield ...
Plein Ciel wins Easter Cup at Caulfield
Plein Ciel has delivered at his fourth run for the Anthony Freedman stable, claiming the Group Three Easter Cup at ...
Trekking wins Group Three Hall Mark Stakes
Godolphin sprinter Trekking has shown his liking for firm ground with victory in the Group Three Hall Mark Stakes at ...
Streets Of Avalon win special for Douglas
Clayton Douglas has claimed his first stakes win as a jockey, guiding Streets Of Avalon to a determined victory in ...
Pierata wins All Aged Stakes at Randwick
Osborne Bulls has been relegated to second in a Group One race for the fourth time this autumn, with Pierata ...
Long shot Graceful Storm wins at Caulfield
Graceful Storm could be aimed at fillies stakes races in Adelaide after she ran down the more highly fancied Thrillster ...
Castelvecchio wins G1 Champagne Stakes
Trainer Richard Litt his recorded first Group One win, with Castelvecchio finishing strongly to claim the Champagne Stakes at Randwick ...
Last two races at Doomben washed out
Stewards have abandoned the last two races at Doomben after jockeys raised concerns about visibility ...
Morrissy sprints to Caulfield victory
Three-year-old colt Morrissy could have earned a crack at a Group Two sprint in Adelaide with a determined victory over ...
Goldolphin continues winning Qld streak
The Godolphin stable has continued it run of success in Queensland when Plague Stone gave it its first winter win ...
Group Three Randwick double for O’Hara
Kathy O'Hara has ridden a Group Three double at Randwick on late pick-up Laburnum for Godolphin and the Matthew Smith-trained ...
Nothdurft in first stakes win at Doomben
Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has produced a top ride to win his first stakes race on Mr Marbellouz in the Listed ...
Princess Jenni Australasian Oaks bound
Princess Jenni has showed her class with a strong finishing effort with a big weight to claim a narrow win ...
Consolation win for The Chosen One
The Chosen One has given premier New Zealand trainers Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman a win on the final day ...
Hallelujah Boy rejoices in the wet
The Kris Lees-trained Hallelujah Boy has revelled on a heavy track to win the Listed Tails Stakes at Doomben ...
SA Derby on radar for Grinzinger Star
The Danny O'Brien-trained Grinzinger Star has made it back-to-back wins at Caulfield as he continues on a path towards a ...
Grey Shadow scores first-up at Caulfield
Stakes races in either Adelaide or Brisbane will be on the agenda for Grey Shadow following her first-up win in ...
Gem of Scotland shines bright at Doomben
A change of tactics has led to unbeaten Gem of Scotland scoring a big win in the Two Year old ...
Cahill continues good run at Doomben
In form jockey Michael Cahill has continued a good week, scoring on Wu Gok for champion trainer Chris Waller at ...
Conners has high hopes for Bolero King
Clarry Conners has the Stradbroke Handicap in mind for Bolero King if the gelding can continue an impressive campaign in ...
So Far Sokool to step up at Randwick
Ballarat trainer Archie Alexander is bringing So Far Sokool to Sydney for the final meeting of the carnival after her ...
Mark Currie suspended after being charged
Toowoomba trainer Mark Currie has been suspended pending the resolution of 16 charges involving race day treatment issued against him ...
Le Romain on track to snap losing streak
Newcastle trainer Kris Lees believes Le Romain is tracking to improve on last year's second in the All Aged Stakes ...
Winx to enjoy well-earned rest
Winx will have a well-deserved spell in the paddock before a decision is made on her next campaign ...
Corey Brown plans smooth run on Irukandji
Jockey Corey Brown says Irukandji will benefit from a quicker pace in the Champagne Stakes as the colt Dundeel's second ...
Charlie Boy back for another winter
Rejuvenated gelding Charlie Boy can take the first step to another try at the big winter sprints if he races ...
Gelded Calderon makes return at Caulfield
Tony McEvoy is eyeing off Adelaide targets with Calderon who makes his return following a gelding operation at Caulfield ...
Caricature on trial for Adelaide campaign
New Zealand filly Caricature can cement an Adelaide campaign if she performs well in a Listed race at Riccarton ...
Jeff Lloyd to concentrate on family
Champion jockey Jeff Lloyd says the Brisbane winter carnival will be his last as he plans to spend more time ...
New CEO for Racing Qld
Brendan Parnell has been appointed as the new CEO of Racing Queensland after Eliot Forbes stepped down last month ...
Randwick betting tips and form for Saturday, April 21
RANDWICK is racing this Saturday and a strong nine race card waits punters in the NSW capital. The Champagne Stakes ...
Racing Qld appoints new chief executive
Brendan Parnell has been appointed as the new CEO of Racing Queensland after Eliot Forbes stepped down from the role ...
Brendan Parnell new RQ chief
Former Tatts Group and Sky Channel executive Brendan Parnell is the new chief executive of Racing Queensland ...
Morphettville memories rekindled
Roger James will take a walk down memory lane if his highly promising three-year- old Sherrif can live up to ...
Wanabefamous ready for bigger and better things
It’s the changing of the guard at Ralph Manning’s Cambridge stable with his winter team gathering momentum, but he still ...
Aussie G1 dates loom for Kiwis
A couple of Cambridge gallopers preparing for Group 1 goals will hold most New Zealand interest in Australia on Saturday ...
D Day for Caricature
The pressure again goes on three-year-old filly Caricature this weekend. Fresh from facing her toughest assignment in the Group 1 ...
Boss set to avenge last-start loss
Otaki trainer Johno Benner is happy to put Boss' last-start failure behind him as he prepares for Sunday's Lincoln Farms ...
Muswellbrook market movers for Friday, April 20
WE'RE away and racing at Muswellbrook this afternoon as the NSW venue hosts a strong eight race card. Wondering where ...
Aqua Vite ready for first stakes win
Aqua Vite is set to continue his consistent record by winning the Listed Tails Stakes at Doomben ...
Williams and Property reunite at Caulfield
Craig Williams is looking forward to partnering Property from a favourable barrier when the gelding returns in the Bel Esprit ...
Pennino to boost Tiffani Brooker’s career
Tiffani Brooker can get a timely boost to her senior career when she is reunited with promising two-year-old Pennino at ...
Regally bred Zarkamiya wins on debut
Three-year-old filly Zarkamiya by Frankel out of Zarkava has made a winning debut at ParisLongchamp ...
Single Gaze arrives In Brisbane for winter
Group One-winning mare Single Gaze has arrived in Brisbane to prepare for a big winter carnival ...
Orange appeal could prove fruitful
Small-scale trainer Mike Van Gestel is keen to gauge the progress of Charlie Chap at Randwick where he tries to ...
Trainers advocate foreign workers
Foreign workers are essential for Australian stables along with later working hours and better education say trainers ...
Vandyke chases double for friend Sam
Trainer David Vandyke hopes he can get a double for the week for his owner and friend Sam Mayer at ...
Half-brothers’ chance at two-state double
Half-brothers Danger Deal and Royal Rumble will chase a two-state family double when they run at Caulfield and Morphettville respectively ...
Crystal Dreamer to make stakes race debut
Crystal Dreamer will make his stakes racing debut in the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield having won seven of ...
Parish excited about Sydney Cup chance
Jockey Cory Parish will chase the biggest win of his career when he rides in Sydney for the first time ...
Racing Victoria and AJA re-launch Ride Guide
CONTROVERSIAL punting tool Ride Guide is back in business and will launched to the public this Saturday and will be ...
Ride Guide to kick off at Caulfield
The digital service Ride Guide is set for a relaunch at Caulfield with jockeys now allowed to give their thoughts ...
Hayes-Dabernig hopefuls firming in 2017 Sydney Cup betting
THERE has been a swell of support for two of the outside chances ahead of Saturday's 2017 Sydney Cup replay ...
Tivaci to stand at Waikato Stud
Tivaci will head to Waikato Stud in New Zealand following his win in the Group One All Aged Stakes at ...
Ron Stewart on Too Good To Refuse
In-form Ron Stewart will be the fill-in rider for Too Good To Refuse when the horse tackles the Tails Stakes ...
Prize money boost for NZ racing
New Zealand's racing codes to get multi-million dollar injection to be used as prize money ...
Prussian Vixen after the Caulfield money
Trainer Michael Mehegan has decided to chase the money with Prussian Vixen at Caulfield in the VOBIS Gold Sprint ...
Rawiller aims to be back in saddle in June
Jockey Nash Rawiller expects to spend six to eight weeks on the sidelines after dislocating his shoulder and fracturing his ...
VOBIS Gold form and free tips for racing at Caulfield, April 22
VOBIS Gold pumps a lot of money into the Australian racing industry and it is the major sponsor for racing ...
Waterhouse, Bott hearing to resume
A Racing NSW hearing into Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott substituting horses for a televised track gallop at Randwick is ...
2017 Sydney Cup form, odds and free tips, Saturday April 22
TAKE two of the 2017 Sydney Cup as a full field of 16 runners will hopefully make it around the ...
Stewards conclude Jeff Lloyd inquiry
Stewards have concluded an inquiry into top jockey Jeff Lloyd's ride on She Goes Pop at the Sunshine Coast ...
NZRB announces massive stake money injection to all industries
THE New Zealand Racing Board (NZRB) finally has positive news for the industry after announcing a funding commitment of $24 ...
Chief stipe hits back at Purton criticism
Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton has earned the ire of Racing NSW chief teward Ray Murrihy for his stance on ...
Vandancer gives Boss a timely Sandown win
Glen Boss, still waiting for a Singapore work visa, made the most of his one ride at Sandown with victory ...
Multizone another winner for James Cumings
The James Cummings-trained Multizone has given jockey Sam Clipperton the first leg of a winning treble at Canterbury ...
Ipswich treble adds to Matt Dunn’s haul
Sky Heart, Flying Charger and Groovy Gal have added to trainer Matt Dunn's surge of form with the trio winning ...
Chautauqua in first look at Sha Tin track
Chautauqua has taken his first steps on the Sha Tin racecourse ahead of his first appearance on the international arena ...
Dulverton on path to Qld winter carnival
Dulverton kicks off her campaign at Caulfield with trainer Robert Smerdon aiming the filly towards the Queensland winter carnival ...
Chief stipe hits back at Purton criticism
Hong Kong-based jockey Zac Purton has earned the ire of Racing NSW chief teward Ray Murrihy for his stance on ...
Aviator flying ahead of Rosehill return
Aviator will restart his two-year-old campaign at Rosehill with a view to a Queensland winter campaign ...
Dale takes proven route with Unanimously
Canberra sprinter Unanimously is no stranger to racing at Caulfield and is heading to Melbourne again to contest the Listed ...
Allen brings flat form to jumps circuit
After landing his first feature flat victory, Irish jockey John Allen was back in the winner's circle, this time over ...
Sir Moments carnival aim subject to change
Talented galloper Sir Moments could have his Brisbane winter carnival target race switched from the Doomben Cup to the Stradbroke ...
Robert Heathcote arrives in Hong Kong
Trainer Robert Heathcote has arrived in Hong Kong where stable star Buffering will attempt his second win on the international ...
Robert Heathcote arrives in Hong Kong
Trainer Robert Heathcote has arrived in Hong Kong where stable star Buffering will attempt his second win on the international ...
Starspangledbanner to return to Coolmore
Starspangledbanner will return to Coolmore Australia after showing increased fertility during the northern hemisphere breeding season ...
Rising Romance in peak order for QEII bid
Lindsay Park mare Rising Romance has settled in well in Hong Kong as she prepares for the QEII Cup at ...
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