Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 20th May
Today 20th May 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.
Daytona Bay gets important bob
A ‘Goldilocks’ track has helped Daytona Bay find his way back to the winner’s circle when nosing out the previously ...
Parkes caps red-letter day aboard Justaskme
Leading Central Districts rider Johnathan Parkes capped a magnificent day at the office when he rode four winners at Awapuni ...
Group One option for Le Zebra
Smart two-year-old Le Zebra will be considered for a tilt at the Group 1 JJ Atkins (1600m) at Eagle Farm ...
Gospodin on top again at Te Rapa
Classy winter performer Gospodin extended his impressive record on the Te Rapa track when he made it back-to-back victories at ...
Collett keen on impressive three-year-old Martell
Lightly raced galloper Martell lived up to his trainer’s expectations when he downed a handy field of three-year-olds over 1100m ...
Fireburn breaks drought winning The Roses at Doomben
She hasn’t seen the winner’s enclosure since the 2022 Group 1 Sires Produce, but Fireburn has finally chalked up her ...
Royal Merchant claims Group 1 glory in Goodwood
Royal Merchant ($17) proved too strong for Another Award in the closing stages of Saturday's Group 1 The Goodwood at ...
Surf Dancer causes major upset in Group 3 BRC Sprint
The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Surf Dancer ($34) has produced a blowout for punters in the Group 3 BRC ...
Huetor captures back-to-back wins in Group 1 Doomben Cup
The 2023 edition of the Group 1 Doomben Cup hasn’t disappointed with Huetor ($11) getting the nod in a grandstand ...
Mishani Sniper causes minor boilover in Chief De Beers
Les Ross and Mark Du Plessis have combined with Mishani Sniper to take out the Listed Chief De Beers at ...
Foxy Frida justifies short price in R A Lee Stakes romp
Foxy Frida got her moment in the spotlight as the five-year-old mare put away her rivals stylishly in the Group ...
Let’sbefrankbaby outstays rivals in SA Fillies Classic win
A move by the Griffiths & de Kock barn to miss the Group 1 Australasian Oaks has paid dividends, as ...
Frumos back to winning ways in Group 3 Pam O’Neill Stakes
Chris Waller and James McDonald have combined with Frumos to take out the Group 3 Pam O'Neill Stakes at Doomben ...
Zia remains undefeated with impressive Bill Carter victory
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott and Tim Clark have combined with Zia to take out the Listed Bill Carter Stakes ...
Avdulla eyes breakthrough success aboard quality rides
Brenton Avdulla is hopeful of claiming an elusive breakthrough victory when he pairs with a host of leading chances at ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 20, 2023
13 horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Sandown Lakeside best bets & quaddie tips | Sunday, May 21
Racing returns to the Lakeside track at Sandown on Sunday afternoon and Horsebetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
NT hero Savatoxl out to defend Goodwood title
Savatoxl’s first trainer and current owner Will Savage does not hesitate when asked if his six-year-old is the best sprinter ...
Hawaii Five Oh to follow in late sister’s footsteps
Two-year-old colt Hawaii Five Oh will be looking to follow in his sister's footsteps, when he debuts in Saturday's opening ...
Change of stable for star mare Swats That
Malua Lodge's Leon & Troy Corstens have on Friday announced that quality mare Swats That has been sold and subsequently ...
Sandown racing tips, value bets & quaddie | Sunday, May 22
The Lakeside track at Sandown is set to host a bumper nine-race card on Sunday for the Australian Hurdle & ...
Matthew Smith hoping for Esti Feny upset in Doomben Cup
Esti Feny is better over 2400m and a current Heavy 8 track might cause him some issues in the $1 ...
Punt Drunk: Zaaki by Sixtysix lengths? | May 20, 2022
We are just one more sleep away from more Group 1 racing, with the stars coming together in Brisbane and ...
Belmont betting tips, top odds & quaddie picks | Saturday, May 21
Horsebetting.com.au presents our full betting preview for the nine-race card set down for judgement at Belmont on Saturday afternoon, with ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 20, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...
Ryan thinks Regardsmaree is over the odds in The Goodwood
The trainer of interstate raider Regardsmaree says his in-form sprinter is over the odds for Saturday’s Group 1 Goodwood at ...
Glorious Dragon ready for Champions and Chater Cup test
Francis Lui has no qualms over Glorious Dragon’s ability to answer the stamina queries when he steps into the unknown ...
Tofane to reunite with Bosson
The last time Tofane was ridden by top Kiwi hoop Opie Bosson they won a Group One, and trainer Michael ...
Brindley thrilled to be part of first synthetic track win
It had nowhere near the same value as the Group One success she covets, but popular owner Pam Brindley was ...
The Straight Six race tips & odds | Flemington | 22/5/2021
The Straight Six will be held as the feature race at Flemington Racecourse on May 22. See the top form ...
Mackay betting picks, value bets & top odds | Friday, May 21
Mackay will play host to the eight race car held on Friday, May 21. See all the top tips, value ...
Cranbourne tips, best odds & value bets | Friday, May 21
Cranbourne will host eight races on Friday, May 21. See all the top tips, best odds available and the quaddie ...
Coffs Harbour betting tips, top odds & quaddie | Friday, May 21
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the nine-race card at Coffs Harbour Racing Club on Friday, May 21. See ...
Punt Drunk: NSW trainer banned for switching urine samples
Thursday's edition of Punt Drunk takes in Fortified's eye-catching run at Ipswich and David Pfieffer's disqualification for messing with urine ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 20, 2021
Horse racing around the country has six meetings scheduled for this Thursday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have ...
Matthew Chadwick seeks second Champions & Chater Cup with Packing Waltham
Matthew Chadwick is taking a level-headed approach into Sunday’s (23 May) Group 1 Standard Chartered Champions and Chater Cup (2400m) ...
Joao Moreira stars with a Happy Valley five-timer
Joao Moreira’s aspirations of securing a fourth Hong Kong jockeys’ championship have soared after the Brazilian notched a five-timer at ...
Big weekend ahead for Phelan
Shaun Phelan has a big day ahead of him this Saturday. The jumps jockey turned trainer has two runners in ...
Group One son of Kingman to Novara Park
Group One performer King Of Comedy will join Novara Park’s stallion roster this coming breeding season. Farm principal Luigi Muollo ...
Father-and-son combine to win inaugural polytrack race
It’s been a while coming for New Zealand to have its first raceday on a synthetic track, but for Darryn ...
Earth Song records strong Randwick win
Earth Song has taken out the Vale Caryl Williamson Handicap at Randwick to honour the Australian Associated Press turf editor ...
Hellyer hopes winning runs in family
Jockey Micheal Hellyer had an easy win on Amiche at the Sunshine Coast and hopes to repeat it on the ...
Romancer set for return race at Flemington
Trainer Grahame Begg is looking forward to a winter racing program with Romancer who makes his return in the Listed ...
Brisbane Group 1 starts on the line at Randwick
The Darley Handicap at Randwick will give an indication as to Sydney trained two-year-old hopes for the Group One J ...
Sunlight’s racing future remains in limbo
After two below par Group One performances from Sunlight, the mare has headed to the spelling paddock as her ownership ...
Tambo’s Mate set for step up at Eagle Farm
Tambo's Mate is again ready to show his improvement in the past year when he tackles the Group Two Victory ...
Victory Stakes takes on more importance
The Group Two Victory Stakes has an even more important role in Queensland winter racing this year as a lead ...
Mr Bellagio heads Edmonds’ Gold Coast tilt
Underrated gelding Mr Bellagio heads another strong assault by the Edmonds training partnership on a Gold Coast metropolitan meeting ...
Youthful Hawke’s Bay team prepare for spring
Guy Lowry and Grant Cullen are looking to the youth in their stable ahead of spring racing. The Hastings trainers ...
Roger back on the job
Tauranga horseman Antony Fuller has Group 1 Auckland Cup (3200m) winner Roger That back ticking over but he isn’t getting ...
Moroney looking to summit Everest
Last start Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) heroine Tofane has made a real impression on trans-Tasman trainer, Michael Moroney, ...
Farewell to a great racing contributor
New Zealand racing lost the patriarch of a racing dynasty with the death last Saturday of Jock (John William) Harris ...
Jamie Mott has perfect day at Mornington
Jamie Mott has walked away from the Mornington meeting with a four-timer from four rides at the track ...
More convictions for trainer Ben Currie
Trainer Ben Currie has been found guilty of 12 charges of race day administration and has been asked to make ...
Flemington straight to suit Divine Quality
After flopping around a bend in the Sangster Stakes at Morphettville, Divine Quality is set to run in the Straight ...
Tonsor to continue Smith’s winning ways
Trainer Matt Smith hopes promising sprinter Tonsor can bounce back from a last-start defeat when he runs at Randwick ...
Lessons learned from Criterion invaluable
Lindsay Park is hoping lessons learned from an international campaign with Criterion can be carried over into the Australian preparation ...
Slow recovery for injured rider Hackett
Injured rider Michael Hackett is making progress, albeit slow, as he remains in Sydney's Liverpool Hospital after a fall at ...
Big weekend for Roustoby twins
An impressive debut jumps win for Woodsman at Te Rapa on Saturday marked the first leg of a special double ...
Trainer Ben Smith guilty of cobalt charges
Suspended trainer Ben Smith has been found guilty of 10 charges regarding elevated cobalt levels, race day treatments and giving ...
Newcomer stepping out as star returns
It might be a quieter time on the racing front for Roger James and Robert Wellwood, but there’s plenty of ...
Warrior upends Champion’s
Champion’s Way (132lb) was a hot favourite to take his perfect winning record to six on the bounce in the ...
Jordan Childs spends the night in hospital
Jockey Jordan Childs has spent the night in a Melbourne hospital after a post-race fall at Bendigo ...
Big Party for Purton four-timer
Champion jockey Zac Purton took his season’s tally to 123 wins with a masterful four-timer at Sha Tin this afternoon, ...
Topweight too tough in Great Western Steeplechase
Topweight Tai Ho gave his rivals weight and a beating when he took out the time-honoured DT Kings Transport Ltd ...
Big Mike ready to put another stamp in his passport
As far as dress rehearsals go, you don’t get much better than the performance free-going stayer Big Mike put on ...
Baker pleased with Queensland Derby candidates
An exhibition gallop at the Gold Coast on Saturday by Group 1 Queensland Derby (2400m) candidate Lord Arthur has Cambridge ...
McDonald to ride in Group One race
Comeback jockey James McDonald will ride Care To Think in the Group One Kingsford Smith Cup at Doomben ...
Siren’s Fury to press on to Brisbane
Trainer Jason Coyle will send Dark Jewel Classic winner Siren's Fury to Brisbane with stablemate White Moss for a two-pronged ...
Chris Waller to have strong Qld Oaks hand
Trainer Chris Waller has eight first acceptors for the Group One Queensland Oaks as he attempts another win in the ...
Australian Hurdle next target for Two Hats
After winning the Galleywood Hurdle on his home track at Warrnambool, Two Hats is off to Sandown for a shot ...
Jordan Childs suspended for alcohol breach
Jockey Jordan Childs, winner of the Blue Diamond Stakes, has been outed for one month for failing a breath test ...
Progressive Scandalo earns deserved break
Scandalo’s work is done for the season after making his mark in the top grade. The Hastings five-year-old won five ...
Stable’s luck takes turn for the better
Kenny Rae’s Queensland fortunes have turned around after a rocky start to the carnival. The Ruakaka horseman’s spirits were significantly ...
$1.6 billion racing industry significant to New Zealand economy
New Zealand’s racing industry was responsible for generating more than $1.6 billion in value-added contribution to the New Zealand economy ...
Sean Cormack to visit doctor
Jockey Sean Cormack will return to a doctor to find out the full extent of a knee injury which has ...
Moreton Cup to be run under lights
The Moreton Cup at the Sunshine Coast will be the first Group Two race run under lights in Queensland ...
Rhododendron lands Lockinge thriller
Trainer Aidan O'Brien's decision to switch Rhododendron back to a mile has proved a winning tactic in the Lockinge Stakes ...
Justify keeps Triple Crown bid alive
The Bob Baffert-trained Justify has kept his Triple Crown hopes alive, adding the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win ...
Fuhryk drives its way to win Proud Miss Stakes
RACE favourite Fuhryk has taken out the Proud Miss Stakes at Morphettville to hand Lindsay Park two group victories on ...
Lindsay Park celebrates Magic in Goodwood
Vega Magic has given Lindsay Park extra cause for celebration with his win in the Group One Goodwood at Morphettville ...
Lees’ sense proves correct in Doomben Cup
Everything went to plan for Sense of Occasion when he came from well back to win the Group One Doomben ...
Extra Zero defies age and odds in winning 100th start
THE feel-good story of Saturday was Extra Zero's win in the Archer Hall Of Fame Trophy at Flemington - the ...
Cahill banned for careless riding
Michael Cahill has been suspended for 11 days for careless riding and also been fined $500 for excessive whip use ...
Jungle Edge lifts Bell’s spirits
It was a case of mixed emotions for trainer Mick Bell after Jungle Edge scored a thrilling all-the-way win in ...
Dagny posts another Waller milestone
Dagny has provided Chris Waller with his 400th winner at Rosehill, while stablemate Firebird Flyer was the focal point in ...
Brown suspended for whip use in Cup win
Doomben Cup winning jockey Corey Brown has been suspended for seven days and fined $2000 for excessive whip use in ...
Extra Zero celebrates start 100 with a win
Lindsay Park galloper Extra Zero has scored his seventh career win at start 100 with an explosive win at Flemington ...
Kenedna survives protest to win The Roses
Kenedna won the Group Two Roses at Doomben on Saturday after surviving a protest from runner-up Oklahoma Girl ...
Sense Of Occasion storms home to win Group 1 Doomben Cup
A preparation which had already included a third placing in both the Doncaster Mile and the Queen Elizabeth Stakes came ...
Invinzabeel secures coveted victory
Chris Waller has trained the winner of the Winx Hall Of Fame Handicap at Rosehill, with Invinzabeel claiming a memorable ...
Bonny mare wins again at Rosehill
Bonny O'Reilly has confirmed her place on a float to Brisbane with victory at Rosehill ...
Big weight can’t halt De Little Engine
De Little Engine has lumped 58.5kg to an easy victory in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington ...
Kenedna outstays rivals to win the Magic Millions Roses
DARREN Weir has another group title to his name after short-priced favourite Kenedna found a kick in the dying stages ...
Sense Of Occasion wins G1 Doomben Cup
The Kris Lees-trained Sense Of Occasion has won the Group One Doomben Cup for jockey Corey Brown ...
De Little Engine revs up for stellar Andrew Ramsden Stakes win
DE Little Engine defied a betting drift and a big weight to romp home in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes ...
Byrne confidence in Bidii Babe pays off
Jim Byrne's confidence after riding Bidii Babe track work was proved right when she won the Listed Bright Shadow Stakes ...
Clear The Beach makes a splash at Rosehill
Rarely sighted gelding Clear The Beach was prominent at Rosehill, scoring the Lloyd Williams Hall Of Fame Handicap in style ...
Sovereign Nation stays best to win Lloyd Williams Hall Of Fame
HAYES and Dabernig-trained Sovereign Nation has produced another spectacular first-up effort to take out the Lloyd Williams Hall Of Fame ...
Tactical Advantage shows his class
Tactical Advantage firmed in Stradbroke Handicap betting after his narrow win at Doomben on Saturday ...
I’ll Have A Bit wins the National Stakes at Morphettville
JOHN McArdle-trained filly I’ll Have A Bit has produced a boil over in the Group 3 National Stakes after Craig ...
2YO record for Snitzel and Ryan
Pymble has given his sire Sntizel an Australian record 31 individual two-year-old winners in a season ...
The Virginian bound for Stradbroke
At his first start back from injury, The Virginian has earned himself a tilt at the Group One Stradbroke Handicap ...
Hay Now notches city win at Rosehill
Hay Now has won for the fourth time in nine starts after Nick Heywood rode the mare to victory at ...
New Universe still unbeaten in Australia
Tommy Berry marvelled at New Universe's determination after the sprinter finished strongly on a soft track to go back-to-back at ...
Atkins target for Pardoe
Pardoe gave a tick to the provincial form and stormed into J J Atkins contention after his fast-finishing win in ...
Overstep back in form at Flemington
Overstep has appreciated a weight drop with a comfortable win up the straight at Flemington ...
Overstep turns tables on Divine Quality at Flemington
THE upset results continued in the early stages at Flemington as Overstep won the Light Fingers Hall Of Fame Trophy ...
Aloisia impressive in Australian debut
A trip to Queensland is on the cards for former New Zealand filly Aloisia after her breakthrough win at Flemington ...
Quick Feet too fast at Rosehill
Co-trainer Peter Snowden has celebrated the win of Quick Feet after coming close to scratching her from Rosehill ...
Gully Command wins for Lloyd and Currie
Jeff Lloyd has won his fifth race for trainer Ben Currie in the past two months, this time aboard country ...
Consecutive wins for Godolphin’s Viridine
Promising Godolphin colt Viridine and jockey Rory Hutchings have combined for a second successive win at Rosehill ...
Dartmouth wins Yorkshire Cup for The Queen
Ryan Moore has been seen at his best in victory on Dartmouth in the Yorkshire Cup for The Queen at ...
Members to decide racecourses’ fate
Racing Victoria is in discussions with the three metropolitan clubs in Melbourne over the long term future of the racing ...
Swacadelic thriving ahead of 3200m race
Swacadelic has had a long campaign but his trainer is convinced the stayer is thriving and can prove hard to ...
Ladbrokes, Coral may have to offload shops
Bookmakers Ladbrokes and Coral may have to offload betting shops in Britain as part of their proposed merger ...
Swacadelic thirving ahead of 3200m race
Swacadelic has had a long campaign but his trainer is convinced the stayer is thriving and can prove hard to ...
Emphatically can stamp herself at Doomben
Melbourne trainer Ciaron Maher hopes two-year-old Emphatically can live up to her name in a Listed race at Doomben ...
Allen jumps at sprint chance at Flemington
A week after claiming his first Group One victory, Irish jockey John Allen heads to Flemington looking for a first ...
Leebaz Cup win can put sire in rare air
If Leebaz can win the Doomben Cup, his sire Zabeel will join his own father Sir Tristram as the equal ...
Turnitaround chasing third-straight win
Warrnambool trainer Matthew Williams believes a step up to 2000m at Flemington will be no issue for the in-form Turnitaround ...
Brian Cox facing 13 charges by stewards
Wodonga trainer Brian Cox has been issued with 13 charges by stewards including administering a prohibited substance to affect a ...
Holler pleases in Randwick barrier trial
Holler has pleased trainer John O'Shea with his second in a Randwick barrier trial ahead of his bid for Royal ...
Too Good To Refuse bids for Stradbroke Hcp
The Desleigh Forster-trained Too Good To Refuse is expected to measure up against a strong interstate challenge on Doomben Cup ...
For Me Dad continues sentimental journey
It's always a sentimental time when For Me Dad goes to the races, but her presence at Rosehill will be ...
Vandyke move primed to be Group 1 success
David Vandyke has made his name in racing in NSW, but he will be training for a Queensland win when ...
Winks confident Supido can step up in G1
Supido has been aimed at the Group One Goodwood by trainer Mick Kent and his jockey James Winks believes the ...
2YO out to follow up international Gr1 win
The colours carried to victory in a recent Group One victory in Singapore will be on show in the Pat ...
Lyricist on song for Doomben Roses
Doomben Roses runner Lyricist is among a host of fillies trying to boost their prize money to make the field ...
Emphatically can stamp herself at Doomben
Melbourne trainer Ciaron Maher hopes two-year-old Emphatically can live up to her name in a Listed race at Doomben ...
Exaggerator ready for Round 5 with Nyquist
Exaggerator will step out against Nyquist for the fifth time in the Preakness Stakes with his trainer hoping to break ...
141st Preakness Stakes runner guide, odds and free tips
THE second jewel of the Triple Crown runs this Sunday at Pimlico Race Track in Baltimore, Maryland where Triple Crown dreams ...
Yendall expected to be fit for Goodwood
Dean Yendall is expected to be fit to ride in the Group One Goodwood after suffering bruising but no fractures ...
Protectionist nearing a race return
Trainer Andreas Wohler says Melbourne Cup winner Protectionist is almost ready for his race return in Germany ...
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