Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 21st March
This day 21st March 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.
Saturday’s free horse racing tips & quaddie picks | 22/3/2025
13 horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Saturday, March 22. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips for ...
Two-year-old quinella for Marsh and Go Racing
Trainer Stephen Marsh and syndicators Go Racing filled the quinella on Friday at Pukekohe with a pair of promising two-year-old ...
Ben Thompson covets Hong Kong Derby joy on Bundle Award
Eager to repay owner and trainer loyalty, Ben Thompson aims to complete a remarkable chapter when Bundle Award chases victory ...
Dell backs Risque Ruler to take next step
Risque Ruler will face the biggest test of her short career in Saturday’s Group 3 Cuddle Stakes, and Chris Dell ...
Another Wellington Guineas in Wexford’s sights
Lance O’Sullivan and Andrew Scott will take a trio of runners to Trentham on Saturday in search of a second ...
NT Guineas up for grabs in Alice Springs on Saturday
The 2025 NT Guineas (1600m) is shaping to be a wide-open affair on Day 2 of the Alice Springs Cup ...
Albury Gold Cup Day 2025 abandoned due to heavy rainfall
The highly anticipated 2025 Albury Gold Cup Day has been abandoned after heavy rainfall rendered the track unsafe for racing ...
Ascot Saturday racing tips & quaddie | March 23, 2024
Ascot will host a massive nine-race card this Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting.com.au brings you free tips and quaddie picks for ...
Consistent Elegant Lady to tackle Breeders’ Stakes
Te Akau Racing mare Elegant Lady will look to build on her South Island record when contesting the Group 3 ...
Firm deck to confirm in-form stayer’s Cup bid
Mahrajaan will be given the chance to showcase his staying ability in Australia next month, provided the weather comes to ...
Queensland beckoning NZ Oaks runner-up
A trip to Brisbane to compete in the Queensland Winter Carnival is on the cards for Positivity following her runner-up ...
Thurlow aiming to strike gold in Tauherenikau feature
With the Listed Hawke’s Bay Cup in the pipeline, Bill Thurlow is looking forward to stepping Field Of Gold out ...
Orchestral to follow a successful stable path
Glamour filly Orchestral will defend an elite level title won by a former star stablemate when she makes her Australian ...
Rosehill race-by-race preview & quaddie | Golden Slipper Day 2024
It is Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill on Saturday afternoon, and HorseBetting presents our free race-by-race preview for the stacked ...
Eagle Farm betting preview & quaddie tips | March 23, 2024
Racing returns to Eagle Farm for a nine-race program on Saturday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie tips ...
Golden Slipper 2024 Group 1 betting preview & tips | March 23
The Group 1 Golden Slipper (1200m) headlines proceedings at Rosehill on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and betting strategy ...
Sports Legend lays Hong Kong Derby marker for Danny Shum
In the midst of a stunning season, Danny Shum set the tone for another potentially massive weekend – highlighted by ...
Coleman & Espionage in doubt for Golden Slipper
Group 3 Chairman’s Stakes (1000m) victor Coleman and first emergency Espionage have until Friday to demonstrate their fitness ahead of ...
Gold Trip racing future in doubt following tendon injury
Gold Trip's racing future teeters on the edge following a tendon injury that sidelines him for the remainder of the ...
William Reid Stakes 2024 betting preview & tips | March 23
The Group 1 William Reid Stakes (1200m) headlines a stacked 10-race card at Moonee Valley on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting's ...
Thursday free horse racing betting tips | March 21, 2024
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, March 23
A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Thursday night. HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
Thursday’s Hawkesbury racing tips & quaddie picks | 23/3/2023
We’ll be racing at Hawkesbury Race Club on Thursday afternoon with a competitive eight-race program lined up. See our best ...
The Follow Files: Brisbane Winter Carnival horses to watch
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses that are worth following on their way to the Brisbane ...
Valiant Levante on target for Randwick test
Top-class mare Levante has taken no harm from her courageous effort in the Group 1 George Ryder Stakes (1500m) with ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 21, 2023
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
La Crique enjoying time out
Four-year-old mare La Crique has gone for a break following her brave third placing in the Group 1 New Zealand ...
Warwick Farm betting picks & quaddie numbers | 23/3/2022
Warwick Farm plays host to eight races on Wednesday on what will be a Heavy 9 track. HorseBetting's NSW form ...
Count Of Essex salutes for Clarke in St Patrick’s Day Cup
He might not be a world beater, but Count Of Essex was rewarded for his persistence with victory in the ...
Newcastle best bets & quaddie selections | March 22, 2022
Eight races will be run and won at Newcastle on Tuesday, so HorseBetting's New South Wales racing expert has studied ...
Cavalier Charles, Edit book Country Championships spots
The field is now set for the $500,000 Country Championships Final on April 2 after the running of the $50,000 ...
Punt Drunk: The Shelby Sixtysix saga continues
The Punt Drunk team look back at an epic day of racing which saw fan favourites Zaaki, Anamoe and Shelby ...
Profondo headed to the paddock after failed two-run campaign
Richard Litt has advised Racing NSW Stewards that three-year-old colt Profondo will be headed for a spell and focussing on ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 21, 2022
Two horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Geelong racing tips, odds & value bets | March 22, 2022
HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Geelong on Tuesday, ...
Hong Kong Derby likely to be run at moderate pace
Accustomed to success in the Hong Kong Derby (2000m), Joao Moreira and Tony Millard both contend this year’s Classic is ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 21, 2021
Today's Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | March 21, 2021 With six local horse racing meetings and a meeting ...
Punt Drunk: You had one job Avoca… just the one!
Punt Drunk Daily brings you all the latest horse racing news and controversies from all over Australia, including the latest ...
Sunshine Coast betting tips & top odds | Sunday, March 21
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Sunshine Coast Turf Club on Sunday, March 21. See all the top betting ...
Ballarat tips, top odds & quaddie selection | Sunday, March 21
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Ballarat races on Sunday, March 21. See all the top tips, best odds, ...
I Am Excited wins Group 1 Galaxy thriller
I Am Excited has taken an inside run to lead home a mares' trifecta in the Group One Galaxy at ...
Pride mare shows Exfactor in stakes win
The Joe Pride-trained Miss Exfactor has taken out the final race on Golden Slipper day to land her first stakes ...
Slipper meeting goes ahead spectator-free
Golden Slipper day has gone ahead in Sydney under strict bio security conditions surrounding the coronavirus pandemic ...
Away Game ‘outstanding’ in Slipper placing
Magic Milions 2YO Classic winner Away Game has continued an impressive juvenile season with a second placing to Farnan in ...
Diamond Effort prevails in Hareeba Stakes
Trainer Clinton McDonald will consider raising the bar with Diamond Effort after the mare landed her sixth win in the ...
Slipper win leaves Bowman with Golden glow
Hugh Bowman has won his first Golden Slipper with a brilliantly judged front-running ride aboard the Gai Waterhouse and Adrian ...
Farnan gives Waterhouse seventh Slipper
Farnan has beaten Away Game and Mamaragan to win the Golden Slipper, the world's richest race for two-year-old thoroughbreds ...
Aktau gains Caulfield ticket at Mornington
A start in the Caulfield Cup beckons for Aktau after the imported stayer scored a strong staying win in the ...
Front-running way works for Get Stuck In
Tony Gollan's plan to lead with Get Stuck In paid off when the gelding was far too good at Eagle ...
Castelvecchio back in business in Guineas
A positive ride from Craig Williams has helped deliver Castelvecchio another Group One win in the Rosehill Guineas ...
Dreamforce claims the George Ryder Stakes
Dreamforce has led all the way to beat New Zealand duo The Bostonian and Te Akau Shark in the Group ...
Chuck A Luck takes out Mornington Guineas
At his second start in Australia for new trainers Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young, Chuck A Luck has won the ...
Castelvecchio returns to best in Guineas
Castelvecchio has posted the second Group One win of his career in taking out the $600,000 Rosehill Guineas over 2000m ...
Scott Base back to winning form in Tauranga feature
Injury plagued galloper Scott Base gave a glimpse of his undoubted talent when he dominated proceedings over the closing stages ...
Tom Marquand lands maiden Group One win
English raider Addeybb has lived up to his reputation and delivered jockey Tom Marquand a career milestone with a tough ...
Life at the beach helps Brocson to victory
Life at the beach has helped Brocson continue his success rate at 2400m with a win at Eagle Farm ...
Butterfield flies South American banner in Sunday’s Hong Kong Derby
South American imports haven’t had the impact in Hong Kong that arrivals from Australasia and Europe have had, but this ...
Missybeel races to Epona Stakes victory
The Bjorn Baker-trained Missybeel has landed her first stakes victory, defeating Gayatri in the Group Three Epona Stakes at Rosehill ...
Addeybb wins the Group One Ranvet Stakes
Addeybb has fought back to win the Ranvet Stakes, the first of five Group One races on Golden Slipper day ...
Neeson makes perfect start to southern sojourn
Consistent galloper Neeson got his autumn campaign in the South Island off to the perfect start when he stormed home ...
Mishani Epic in emotional Eagle Farm win
Mishani Epic's shock win at Eagle Farm has revived memories of his late owner Pattie Crooks ...
Home track running double for Yargi stable
Jamaican Hurry and I'm Telling Ya have provided their Mornington trainers Amy and Ash Yargi a double at their home ...
Young Rascal upsets Sydney Cup favourite
Progressive stayer Mugatoo has suffered his first Australian defeat, going down narrowly to European raider Young Rascal in the Manion ...
Time Thief progeny a big hit with Lockwood
Trainer Barry Lockwood continued his run of success with the offspring of sire Time Thief when Watch The Cat won ...
Golden Sixty and More Than This ready for Hong Kong Derby reckoning
Francis Lui has the strongest hand of any trainer heading into Sunday’s (22 March) HK$20 million BMW Hong Kong Derby ...
California Zimbol wins Darby Munro Stakes
Trainer Peter Snowden is convinced better wins are in store for talented filly California Zimbol, who has taken out the ...
Griffiths eyes Sydney Group 1’s for Glenfiddich
Glenfiddich has broken through for his maiden victory and now his trainer Robbie Griffiths is looking at Group One contests ...
New Zealand Racing open for business
New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing, along with the other two codes of harness and greyhound racing, has taken steps to ensure ...
Green light given for Oaks prep
There remain a few unknown variables to overcome, but the green light has been given by syndicate manager Adrian Clark ...
Business as usual with Singapore racing
The world may be in the grips of the Covid-19 epidemic, but it is business as usual for Te Akau’s ...
British stable staff facing redundancies
British racing's shutdown is having a huge effect on stable staff with reports of redundancies already rife ...
Another delay in trainer Ben Currie case
A further application by trainer Ben Currie to get a stay of an order standing him down has again been ...
Tycoon gets golden ticket to Prov final
The Greg McFarlane-trained Golden Tycoon has dominated his heat of the Provincial Championship series at Newcastle ...
The Autumn Sun to shine in another Guineas
Star colt The Autumn Sun is the short-priced favourite to win another Guineas when he chases his fifth Group One ...
Sunlight in the red for William Reid shot
With the scratching of Shoals from the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley, Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight is the short-priced ...
Catch Me out to bounce back in Slipper
Peter Snowden believes he made a mistake putting blinkers on Catch Me in the Blue Diamond and he hopes to ...
Pfieffer Excited about mare’s Galaxy bid
Trainer David Pfieffer will saddle up two runners at one of the most important race meetings of the year, headed ...
Lankan Star passed fit for Slipper start
Lankan Star has been cleared to start in the Group One Golden Slipper after passing a Racing NSW veterinary inspection ...
Microphone could give Bowman first Slipper
Hugh Bowman will be chasing a first Golden Slipper on the James Cummings-trained Microphone while trainer Chris Waller's hopes rest ...
Tough call for Derby bound Stars Of Carrum
Trainer Robbie Laing has yet to decide whether the Mornington Cup or the Tulloch Stakes will be Star Of Carrum's ...
Winx seeking another record at Rosehill
Champion Winx will chase a fourth George Ryder Stakes win at Rosehill in what will be her final race on ...
Thurlow confirms that Glory Days will go directly to Sydney Cup
The next chapter in the fairytale story of Glory Days is set to unfold at Randwick on April 13, when ...
Wet conditions at Rosehill no concern for Cambridge trio on Saturday
The heavens have opened over Sydney in the past week, but Cambridge horseman Andrew Forsman is one trainer who is ...
Can in-form Joy Of Giving deliver historic result for Michael Chang?
A new era will dawn in China’s long and fascinating relationship with horse racing when the Hong Kong Jockey Club ...
International group 1 stars among Champions Day entries at Sha Tin
Champions Day will hold world racing’s spotlight at Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday, 28 April and the international occasion has ...
Shoals chases another G1 in William Reid
The Anthony Freedman-trained Shoals will attempt to add a fourth Group One victory to her record when she lines up ...
Straturbo gets city chance at Eagle Farm
Straturbo ran a near Australian record at his most recent start and has earned a return to city racing at ...
Ace High to play a hand in Ranvet: Payne
Ace High doesn't have a great score sheet on rain-affected tracks but David Payne can find positives ahead of the ...
Sentimental Miss triggers celebrations after New Zealand Oaks victory
There were celebrations throughout New Zealand when Sentimental Miss won the Gr.1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) at Trentham last weekend ...
Joe Cleary’s girl ready for Eagle Farm
Trainer Joe Cleary has decided to back Girls Are Ready up at Eagle Farm after her failure at the Gold ...
Eagle Farm dry despite heavy rain
Trainer Liam Birchley's hopes of a wet Eagle Farm track for Say I Cee You in the $200,000 Jewel have ...
Winx in perfect order ahead of Ryder
Champion Winx has gone through her paces in a gallop at Rosehill and is in great order for her attempt ...
Villa Sarchi continues on learning curve
Geelong trainer Heath Conners predicts a bright future for Villa Sarchi after his first-up win over 1000m at Sandown ...
Ace High at peak for main autumn targets
Ace High is ready for the step up to 2000m in the Rosehill Guineas when he attempts to win his ...
Sires’ Produce Stakes aim for Tchaikovsky
Tchaikovsky, who cost $1.3 million as a yearling, will target the Group One Sires' Produce Stakes after winning at Gosford ...
Collett connection key in G1 Ranvet Stakes
Jason Collett will rely on sister Alysha's experience with Consensus when he rides the New Zealand mare in the Ranvet ...
Collet connection key in G1 Ranvet Stakes
Jason Collett will rely on sister Alysha's experience with Consensus when he rides the New Zealand mare in the Ranvet ...
Rains Aplenty revels in the wet at Doomben
Well-bred two-year-old Rains Aplenty has been earmarked as a winter carnival stakes horse after a slogging win on a bog ...
Sandbar to handle Golden Slipper pressure
Jockey Christian Reith has no doubt Sandbar can handle the Golden Slipper's high-pressure environment ...
Ipswich tips & form for Thursday, March 22
QUEENSLAND'S sole meet is at Ipswich this Thursday as the race club hosts a seven event card. An entertaining day ...
Shelley Beach Road in Country Champs Final
Injuries to two placegetters from the Port Macquarie heat of the Country Championships has led to fourth-placed Shelley Beach Road ...
Newcastle betting tips & full form for Thursday, March 22
NEWCASTLE is racing this Thursday and an entertaining day of eight events awaits punters. There's plenty of great runners going ...
Kiwi pair set for Dubai stint
New Zealand-bred sprinters Music Magnate and D B Pin are both heading to Dubai in search for further Group 1 ...
Viridine a genuine Galaxy chance: Cummings
Godolphin trainer James Cummings is confident three-year-old colt Viridine is ready to run a big race with a light weight ...
She Will Reign ready to win: Gary Portelli
Dual Group One-winning filly She Will Reign will chase another feature win when she heads to Melbourne for the William ...
Veteran import to start in Mornington Cup
A one-time Melbourne Cup nomination for Irish trainer Willie Mullins will start his Australian campaign in the Mornington Cup ...
Eliot Forbes resigns as Racing Qld boss
The chief executive of Racing Queensland Eliot Forbes has resigned amid continuing problems with Eagle Farm racecourse ...
Wednesday NZ briefs – Grob on the board at Te Teko
Jordan Grob opened his winning account in New Zealand on Wednesday with success aboard the Tony Pike-trained Sacredvista at Te ...
Japanese stayer arrives for Sydney Cup bid
Japanese stayer Prestwick has started his preparations for the $2 million Sydney Cup with a light canter around Canterbury in ...
Mama set to complete busy week for Sears
Toowoomba Cup candidate Don't Tell Mama can complete a busy but successful week for trainer Tony Sears at Doomben ...
Sandown firmers & drifters for Wednesday, March 21
VICTORIA'S Wednesday twilight race meet is at Sandown and while we have your tips already taken care of, it is ...
Rain to boost Fiesta’s Golden Slipper bid
Experienced jockey Kerrin McEvoy believes rain will enhance Fiesta's hopes from the outside gate in the Golden Slipper ...
Portelli keeps Slipper ambitions in check
Golden Slipper-winning trainer Gary Portelli doesn't expect the same result as 2017 when Secret Lady contests the Golden Slipper ...
Age Of Fire set for step-up in trip
A step up in distance is expected to bring an improved showing from Age Of Fire in Saturday’s Group 1 ...
Rosehill track in soft range after rain
Acceptances have been taken for the Golden Slipper meeting at Rosehill, with the track rated in the soft range ...
She Will Reign draws rails for Valley G1
Golden Slipper and Moir Stakes winner She Will Reign has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One William Reid ...
Doomben market movers for Wednesday, March 21
QUEENSLAND'S primary meet this Wednesday is at Doomben and a great mid-week meet awaits. We have your tips sorted for ...
Five rivals for Winx in G1 George Ryder
Winx has five rivals in a bid to stretch her winning sequence to 24 races in the Group One George ...
Increase in journey no issue for Lady Guinness
Lady Guinness’ last-start effort provided trainer and part-owner Patrick Campbell with proof that she has a bright future in a ...
Ranvet run to dictate Consensus’ plans
The duration of Consensus’ Sydney stay will be decided by her performance on Saturday. She will make her Australian debut ...
Annus Mirabilis has more Cups on agenda
Adelaide Cup winner Annus Mirabilis' Sydney Cup preparations are likely to include a crack at the $300,000 Mornington Cup ...
Nurse Kitchen heading to Sydney for Vinery
Group Two-winning filly Nurse Kitchen will step to 2000m for the first time when she makes her Sydney debut in ...
A third Qld integrity official stood aside
A third senior racing integrity official has been stood aside in Queensland pending an investigation into a complaint made by ...
Credit off the table for online bookmaker clients
ARE you a punter or trader who uses credit to facilitate your professional career? If so, it's time you came ...
Lasqueti Spirit the one to catch in BMW
Lasqueti Spirit may not win the BMW at Rosehill but her trainer says she will be in front for much ...
Quaddie tips for Thursday, March 23 races at Seymour
OUR form guide turns to country Victoria for the Thursday quaddie this week as Seymour hosts a fascinating eight-race card ...
Silent Sedition to run in G1 William Reid
Silent Sedition will line up in the Group One William Reid Stakes over 1200m in preference to the Sunline Stakes ...
Echo Effect back in the running
Echo Effect has options for his comeback from injury after the Kristen Buchanan-trained gelding missed the Randwick Guineas and Phar ...
Six-month spell could be the tonic for “immature” Zupa Hero
LIGHTLY-raced gelding Zupa Hero has a win and a fourth-placing in its short racing career to date, but trainer Pat ...
Weir can build on season tally at Sandown
Darren Weir is on track to set a new record for metropolitan winners in Victoria for a season and can ...
Condor Heroes to re-start autumn campaign
After missing the chance to qualify for the Golden Slipper, Condor Heroes will be out to break his maiden at ...
No Sydney Cup for Antonio Giuseppe
The Chris Waller-trained Antonio Giuseppe will head to the Doncaster Mile rather than the marathon Sydney Cup ...
Confusion over Country C’ship horse
Racing NSW stewards will investigate why they were wrongly advised Not For Export would not take his place in the ...
Strathaird gains a Country C’ship berth
The Gary Lunn-trained Strathaird has gained a start in the $400,000 Country Championship final with five horses who finished in ...
Peter Moody to walk away from training
Black Caviar's trainer Peter Moody is to step away from training with his horses to be transferred to other trainers ...
Trainer Brent Stanley outed for 9 months
Brent Stanley has been disqualified for his involvement in the sale of a horse to Hong Kong for more money ...
Tarzino aiming for Derby double
Craig Newitt believes bad luck is the biggest danger to Tarzino adding the Australian Derby to his Victoria Derby and ...
BMW a serious option for Montaigne
Trainer Anthony Cummings is seriously considering running three-year-old Montaigne in the weight-for-age BMW ...
Jimando fitter for Victoria Handicap
Trainer Tony McEvoy has been pleased with how Jimando has returned from injury and believes he should be close to ...
Moody runners among William Reid entries
Two horses from the Peter Moody stable have been nominated for the William Reid Stakes on the final day before ...
Brent Stanley disqualified for nine months
Trainer Brent Stanley has been outed for nine months over the sale of Equita to Hong Kong for more than ...
Stanley pleads guilty over Equita sale
Trainer Brent Stanley has fronted the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board over charges stemming from the sale of Equita to ...
Valley Girl on Oaks path via Vinery
New Zealand trainer Donna Logan is sending Valley Girl on the same path to the Australian Oaks she used successfully ...
Winter carnival trainers’ challenge launch
Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher has thrown his support behind the trainers' challenge to be held during the Brisbane winter carnival ...
Queen Elizabeth Stakes next for Lucia
Lucia Valentina will go to the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at her next start with Kris Lees to give the mare ...
Stallion Hussonet dies from stroke
Hussonet, the sire of champion racehorse Weekend Hussler has died aged 25 after suffering a stroke ...
Winter carnival trainers’ challenge launch
Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher has thrown his support behind the trainers' challenge to be held during the Brisbane winter carnival ...
Jockey hit with hefty fine over horse sale
Jockey Glyn Schofield has been given three months to pay a $50,000 fine over the Hong Kong sale of Equita ...
Schofield fined $50,000 over Equita sale
Jockey Glyn Schofield has been fined $50,000 for his involvement in the sale of the Brent Stanley-trained Equita to Hong ...
Tarzino aiming for Derby double
Craig Newitt believes bad luck is the biggest danger to Tarzino adding the Australian Derby to his Victoria Derby and ...
Schofield pleads guilty over HK sale
Glyn Schofield tells inquiry he was unaware of the rule that jockeys could not act in the trading of racehorses ...
Peter Moody’s training career in doubt
Peter Moody is expected to quit training after being handed a six-month suspension on a cobalt offence ...
Hugh Bowman wins HK Derby on Werther
Premier Sydney jockey Hugh Bowman has won his first overseas Group One race aboard former New Zealander Werther in the ...
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