Horse Racing History: This day in Racing 27th February
This day 27th 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.
Auckland Cup berth on the line for Sword In Stone
A tilt at next week’s Group 2 Auckland Cup is on the line for stayer Sword In Stone when he ...
Talented three-year-old ready for Guineas showdown
Show Pony will be out to continue winning form at stakes level when she heads to Wingatui to contest the ...
Three-peat the Perfect Scenario in White Robe
Perfect Scenario is aiming to become the second horse in the last decade to win three-straight editions of the Group ...
Ascot free racing tips, best bets & quaddie | Saturday, March 1
Ascot will host a nine-race card this Saturday, March 1. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie tips ...
Randwick free racing preview & best bets | Saturday, March 1
Check out HorseBetting's free betting preview and quaddie tips for a monster Group 1 day of racing at Randwick on ...
Flemington free racing preview, tips & quaddie | March 1, 2025
Group 1 racing returns to Flemington on Saturday, March 1, 2025, headlined by the Australian Guineas (1600m). Check out HorseBetting's ...
Eagle Farm Saturday races betting preview & tips | March 1, 2025
Eagle Farm will host a 10-race card on Saturday, March 1. Horsebetting.com.au presents free best bets and quaddie tips for ...
Legendary trainer Michael Moroney passes away
Michael Moroney, renowned New Zealand and Victorian trainer, has passed away. A beloved figure in racing, his legacy will continue ...
Alice Springs Saturday racing preview & tips | March 1, 2025
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free betting preview, best bets and quaddie tips for the six-race card at Alice Springs on Saturday, ...
Moonee Valley Friday night racing tips | February 28, 2025
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free betting preview and quaddie tips for the eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday, February 28, ...
Free Canterbury racing tips & quaddie | Friday, February 28, 2025
Check out HorseBetting.com.au's free betting preview and quaddie tips for the seven-race meeting at Canterbury on Friday, February 28, 2025 ...
The Inevitable euthanised after Launceston Cup Day injury
Tasmanian racing mourns the loss of The Inevitable, who was euthanised after a tragic injury in the Hellova Street Stakes ...
Mark Newnham eyes Hong Kong Classic Cup success with My Wish
Mark Newnham is hopeful My Wish’s improving race manners will allow the lightly-framed gelding to continue a surge through the ...
Soleil Fighter lands Happy Valley riches
Soleil Fighter carried off with the Class 3 Tsui Man Handicap (1650m) under Ryan Moore at Happy Valley to hand ...
Thursday’s free horse racing tips & best bets | February 27, 2025
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Thursday, February 27. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips ...
Kembla Grange Thursday racing tips & quaddie | February 29, 2024
The $150,000 Provincial-Midway Championship Qualifier (1400m) takes top billing at Kembla Grange on Thursday afternoon's eight-race card. Check our tips ...
The Follow Files: WA visitor impresses on Victorian debut
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found runners from the huge meeting at Caulfield last Saturday that are worth ...
Babylon Berlin to chase Australian success
It has been an anxious few months for the father-and-son training partnership of Ben and Ryan Foote with their star ...
Oaks-bound Khanshe to line up in Lowland Stakes
In-form filly Khanshe is giving every indication she will continue to excel as she steps up in distance toward her ...
Tony Pike chasing New Zealand Derby success
Tony Pike certainly knows how to win a Derby, but the Cambridge trainer is taking a philosophical approach into this ...
Dom To Shoot handed All-Star Mile wildcard
Western Australian Group 1 winner Dom To Shoot has clinched a wildcard entry into the $4 million All-Star Mile, on ...
Hot weather forces early Sandown start
Racing Victoria (RV) has announced adjustments to the race schedule for Wednesday's Sandown meeting due to anticipated hot weather conditions ...
Today’s free horse racing tips & top odds | February 27, 2024
Three 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 | March 1, 2023
Sandown Racecourse will host an eight-race program on Wednesday, and HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie tips ...
Wednesday’s Warwick Farm betting tips & quaddie | March 1, 2023
Metropolitan racing heads to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive eight-race program. See our best bets and quaddie ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 27, 2023
Horse Racing on Monday, February 27 will feature four meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found ...
Gosford racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Tuesday, February 28
Racing heads to Gosford on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program commencing at 1:50pm. HB's Nathan Keven shares his ...
Options for Mr Maestro
The Andrew Forsman-trained Mr Maestro turned in another strong performance when second to the impressive Pericles in the Group 2 ...
Golden Sixty wins Hong Kong Gold Cup thriller
Golden Sixty overhauled Romantic Warrior in a gripping finish to the HK$12 million Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) ...
Super Sunny Sing firms in Derby calculations with Classic Cup win
Exultant after sealing a memorable feature double with Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) triumph aboard Super Sunny Sing at Sha ...
Pinn keeping his feet on the ground after Group One triumph
Apprentice jockey Wiremu Pinn was back at work on Sunday in his boss Daniel Miller’s Matamata stable less than 24 ...
Richardson delighted with Defibrillate
Matamata trainer Graham Richardson wasn’t expecting too much when he sat down to watch his pride and joy Defibrillate kick ...
Aussies come out on top in the International Jockey Challenge
It was one to remember for Australian racing fans, as took out the International Jockey Challenge at The Saudi Cup ...
Hamilton betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | February 28
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Hamilton racing preview for Monday, February 28, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 27, 2022
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Freedmans Land Maiden Group One Win
Under-rated filly Forbidden Love has emerged as an autumn carnival smokey with a brilliant performance to win the Surround Stakes ...
Capriccio Completes Damian Lane Treble
In a big day for country-trained horses, Warrnambool filly Capriccio has taken out the Inglis Dash for Daniel Bowman ...
Verry Elleegant Triumphs In Stirring Dual
Chris Waller continues to make the Chipping Norton Stakes his own, claiming the race for the ninth time with star ...
Boilover Of Lunar Proportions In Guineas
Lunar Fox has become the longest-priced horse to win a Group One race in Melbourne in more than 30 years ...
Sydney Raider Secures All Star Mile Spot
Chris Waller gained an All-Star Mile runner when Star Of The Seas won the Blamey Stakes to earn a golden ...
Sweet Win Moves Sargent Filly Into Slipper
Four Moves Ahead will go straight into the Golden Slipper without another start after bouncing back from a setback to ...
O’President Reigns Supreme In Skyline
Improving two-year-old O'President has dictated from the front to win the Skyline Stakes at Randwick, securing himself a Golden Slipper ...
Tycoon Hums Home And Heads For A Spell
John McArdle knows Tycoon Humma's family inside and out and he thinks the best strategy for the undefeated two-year-old filly ...
Te Akau flyer puts rivals to the sword at Matamata
Trainer Jamie Richards and the Te Akau Racing team entered Saturday’s Group 3 Waikato Stud Slipper (1200m) on their home ...
Sunshine Coast betting tips & top odds | Sunday 28/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, best bets and top quaddie numbers for the Sunshine Coast race meeting on Sunday, ...
Ballarat racing tips, value bets & best odds | Sunday 28/1/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for the Ballarat race meeting on Sunday, February 28, ...
Charity Fun to test Hong Kong Derby credentials at Sha Tin
Karis Teetan is optimistic lightly-raced Charity Fun can advance potential BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) hopes with victory in the ...
Stakes test first-up for Mana Nui
Matamata trainer Chad Orsmby is looking forward to lining up debutant Mana Nui in the Group 3 Waikato Stud Slipper ...
Noble in search of more success at old stomping ground
Trainer Lance Noble is shooting for back-to-back winners of the Group 2 J Swap Contractors Ltd Matamata Breeders’ Stakes (1200m) ...
Punt Drunk : Stacked Saturday Of Group Races, Top Tips & Beers!
HorseBetting brings you an exclusive Punt Drunk Daily with Saturday's betting preview of all the top racing tips around Australia, ...
Japan bans public from race meetings
The Japan Racing Association has joined Hong Kong and barred the public from race meetings because of coronavirus ...
Blazejowski set for first stakes race test
Multiple city winner Blazejowski will step up to stakes level for the first time when he runs in the Group ...
Moroney could have chances in two Guineas
Mike Moroney will saddle up Alabama Express in the Australian Guineas while Randwick Guineas plans for Harlech will be decided ...
Pohutukawa poised to break win drought
A brilliant track work gallop has boosted the confidence of James Cummings as Pohutukawa chases an overdue win in the ...
Wet track to help Miss Cavallo at Doomben
Doomben is likely to remain in the soft range which gives filly Miss Cavallo the hope of an upset in ...
Williams puts Soul into Australian Guineas
Craig Williams believes the removal of blinkers from Soul Patch will allow the colt to switch off in the Australian ...
Pratt’s star stayer shines in Tasmania
Seven months on from an accident that could have claimed his life, prominent owner and sponsor Kevin Pratt is back ...
Snowdens out to add to Slipper arsenal
They already have a Golden Slipper contender in Dame Giselle but trainers Peter and Paul Snowden will look to enhance ...
Alligator Blood after first Group 1 in Guineas
After a close second in the Caulfield Guineas last spring, Queenslander Alligator Blood will be out to claim his first ...
James shoots for sixth Derby win
Five-time New Zealand Derby winning-trainer Roger James is refusing to buy into talk that Saturday's Classic at Ellerslie is down ...
Bowman backs Flit in Surround face-off
Two of the most exciting fillies in the country, Flit and Funstar, go head to head for the first time ...
Eric The Eel to wear blinkers at Doomben
Trainer Stuart Kendrick has applied blinkers to Eric The Eel's race gear as the gelding has his final test for ...
Shark circling for first Group 1 win in Aus
A long-term strategy could reap major dividends for Te Akau Racing which has assembled a strong team in a bid ...
Melody Belle’s sister headed for exalted company
One of the most valuable fillies in New Zealand produced a stunning performance at Hawke’s Bay on Wednesday to remain ...
Kah to iron out Dalasan quirks in Guineas
Having made a trip to Adelaide to ride Dalasan in work, jockey Jamie Kah says she is now better placed ...
Big Blue with Cheltenham Festival options
Trainer Ciaron Maher will travel to England to watch Big Blue compete at the famous Cheltenham Festival ...
Heathcote believes Rothfire has improved
Trainer Robert Heathcote believes star two-year-old Rothfire has improved since his last-start easy win as he heads to Doomben ...
Prioritise to back up in Members Cup
Iron horse Prioritise is likely to back up in the Members Cup at Doomben after winning at Toowoomba ...
Maximum Security favourite for Saudi Cup
Trainer Jason Servis is keeping his fingers crossed the decision to travel American star Maximum Security will pay dividends in ...
Walker to appeal Sandown suspension
A suspension at the midweek meeting at Sandown threatens Michael Walker's chances of a Group One ride on Brave Smash ...
Queen of Diamonds too strong in Lowland
Quality three-year-old filly Queen of Diamonds picked up the second stakes win of her career when victorious in the Group ...
Smart three-year-olds on show at Sandown
Permissive Star has defeated fellow three-year-old No Drama Darci against older horses at Sandown with Stocktaka also showing his wares ...
Michael Nolan not shocked by upset win
Trainer Michael Nolan is one of the few not totally shocked with Miss Cavallo's upset win at Doomben ...
Eastender wins Group Three Launceston Cup
The Barry Campbell-trained Eastender has added to his summer winning streak in Tasmania with victory in the Group Three Launceston ...
Sun Patch set to shine in Skyline Stakes
Connections of well-related youngster Sun Patch will consider paying the $150,000 late entry fee to run in the Golden Slipper ...
Vengeur Masque on target for Auckland Cup
Trainer Mike Moroney is sending Vengeur Masque to New Zealand where he hopes the stayer can deliver him a first ...
Tavago back from injury in Blamey Stakes
After 18 months on the sidelines, 2016 Australian Derby winner Tavago is ready for his racetrack return in the Blamey ...
Thursday night racing tips: Pakenham betting strategy
PAKENHAM hosts Thursday night racing and the team at Horse Betting has taken a look at the full card to ...
Mixed fortunes for Lees in barrier draw
Group Two winner Miss Fabulass will need to overcome a deep draw if she is to bounce back to form ...
Plucky Girl back on track for Doomben
Trainer Toby Edmonds is taking time out from preparing Houtzen for her trip to England to oversee Plucky Girl's return ...
Trinder satisfied with inside Guineas draw
Trainer Adam Trinder says he is satisfied with the inside barrier draw for Mystic Journey in a capacity field for ...
Officials to monitor Flemington forecast
The Australian Guineas meeting is set to proceed in its original timeslot with a top of 36 degrees forecast, but ...
From Dubai to the Derby for Cosgrove
Caulfield Cup-winning jockey Pat Cosgrave will make a flying visit to Auckland this weekend to partner the Chris Waller-trained Nobu ...
Injured Dittman out for four weeks
In-form jockey Luke Dittman needs treatment for a back injury which will put him out of action for around a ...
Elliott sextet dominates Flyingbolt contenders
Gordon Elliott is responsible for six of the 11 entries for the Coral Flyingbolt Novice Chase at Navan on Saturday ...
Inside draw for Mystic Journey in Guineas
A full field of 16 plus one emergency has been declared for the Australian Guineas with Mystic Journey drawing barrier ...
Six rivals for Winx in Chipping Norton
Winx will have six rivals in the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes with the Pat Webster-trained Happy Clapper the only ...
Guineas tilt hangs in the balance for Emily Margaret
A trip north to contest the Group 2 Norwood Family Wellington Guineas (1400m) at Trentham beckons for stakes-winning filly Emily ...
Pakistan Star to O’Sullivan, handler looks to continue upturn at Happy Valley
Paul O’Sullivan moved off the foot of the trainer standings when Planet Star won at Sha Tin on Sunday, the ...
NZ mare Melody Belle to stay at home
New Zealand mare Melody Belle will stay at home rather than take up any offer of a wild card to ...
Liam Birchley cannot start horses in NSW
Brisbane trainer Liam Birchley has been barred from starting horses in NSW pending the hearing of serious charges laid by ...
RV to review cobalt judgment
Racing Victoria will review the judgment in the cobalt case against trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien with the pair ...
Moore in awe of Winx as comeback looms
Rosehill trainer Gary Moore is relishing the opportunity to start his first runner against champion Winx in the Chipping Norton ...
Chautauqua heads Newmarket Hcp weights
Weights have been released for the Newmarket Handicap with Chautauqua given 58kg while defending champion Redkirk Warrior has 57.5kg ...
Adelaide race likely for Etah James
The Matt Cumani-trained Etah James is nominated for the Roy Higgins Quality at Flemington but is likely to head to ...
Kavanagh and O’Brien fined over cobalt
Melbourne trainers Mark Kavanagh and Danny O'Brien have been fined in the long-running cobalt case ...
Melody Belle seeks boost against Alizee
Co-trainer Jamie Richards is hoping for a good barrier to help Melody Belle in her second clash with top filly ...
Launceston Cup tips & form for Wednesday, February 28
Tasmania is hosting quality racing this Wednesday, with the Group 3 Launceston Cup (2400m) the headline event. There's a huge ...
Chautauqua refuses to jump in trial
Chautauqua has refused to leave the stalls in two consecutive barrier trials at Randwick ...
Two Guineas hopefuls for Busuttin, Young
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin favours Main Stage as the stable's leading Australian Guineas chance from a good barrier draw in the ...
Bendigo tips & full form for Wednesday, February 28
BENDIGO is hosting Wednesday's twilight meet in Victoria and we're looking forward to what's on offer. There's eight races on ...
Affogato faces daunting introduction
Warwick Farm trainer Wendy Roche will send out her first two-year-old for the season when Affogato runs at Rosehill ...
Rosehill tips & full form for Wednesday, February 28
ROSEHILL returns this Wednesday as the Sydney track hosts a strong eight race card. We're looking forward to what the ...
Mr Marbellouz to be tested at 1200m
Brilliant last-start winner Mr Marbellouz gets his chance to win his first race at 1200 metres at Doomben ...
Group One-winning colt Sydney-bound
Age Of Fire's Sydney campaign has been confirmed and he will head across the Tasman next week. The Fastnet Rock ...
Satherley receives anniversary bonus aboard Show The World
Cambridge jockey Lynsey Satherley received a bonus wedding anniversary present when she rode Show The World to win the Listed ...
Favourites draw wide in Australian Guineas
A field of 16 plus two emergencies has been declared for the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington with Cliff's ...
Alamosa progeny on a roll, could beat incredible 2017 earnings
The progeny of Wellfield Lodge stallion Alamosa are firing on all cylinders. The multiple Group One-winning son of O'Reilly has ...
Sale market movers for Tuesday, February 27
AFTER the cancellation of Nowra Sale is the only meeting on Tuesday, which means the punters aren't spoiled for options ...
Blake Shinn suspension reduced
Jockey Blake Shinn has had a suspension halved on appeal and will be back for the Coolmore Classic meeting ...
Antonion Giuseppe to race in Singapore
Group One placegetter Antonio Giuseppe has been sold to do his future racing in Singapore ...
Chautauqua favourite for Canterbury Stakes
Star sprinter Chautauqua is the favourite in opening markets on the Canterbury Stakes as he prepares to step up to ...
Jukebox nominated for Slipper lead-up
Trainer Ciaron Maher says the Todman Stakes and Black Opal Stakes are now options for Jukebox who was scratched from ...
Former racing boss takes action over leak
The former Racing Victoria boss investigated over a leak in a cobalt inquiry is taking legal action to have findings ...
The Quarterback passes barrier test
The Quarterback is a step closer to a start in the Newmarket Handicap after passing a barrier test at Cranbourne ...
Qld trainer to face NSW cobalt inquiry
Queensland trainer Kent Fleming faces an inquiry in NSW over an elevated cobalt level found in a horse he raced ...
Catchy set for Golden Slipper after stellar Blue Diamond win
UNBEATEN two-year-old Catchy looks set to compete in the Group One Golden Slipper Stakes at Rosehill after taking out Saturday’s ...
Michael Walker to have surgery on back
Jockey Michael Walker is set to have keyhole surgery on his back and is expected to be out of the ...
Flemington preference for Land Of Plenty
Land Of Plenty is likely to be a dual acceptor for the Australian Guineas and Randwick Guineas because of his ...
Colt sets Premier Sale record in Victoria
The record price for a yearling at Melbourne's Inglis Premier Sale has been smashed with a half-brother to The Quarterback ...
Buchanan prepares triple-threat for Tuesday races at Hawkesbury
WYONG trainer Kristen Buchanan will head down the M1 towards Hawkesbury on Tuesday with three chances of landing in the ...
Prebble to ride Attention in Aust Guineas
Brett Prebble has been booked to ride Attention in the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington ...
Maher looking towards Slipper with Jukebox
Trainer Ciaron Maher says the Todman Stakes and Black Opal Stakes are now options for Jukebox who was scratched from ...
Rudy set for another Sydney campaign
Much-travelled Gold Coast gelding Rudy is set to have a barrier trial ahead of another visit to Sydney ...
Wednesday racing at Sandown with form and free tips, February 29
SANDOWN hosts an eight-race card this Wednesday and we have form and free tips for every race. Betting on the ...
Helene Paragon scores emotional win in Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
Emotions were raw at Sha Tin on Sunday after Helene Paragon battled past stablemate and crowd favourite Able Friend to ...
Chautauqua entered for Canterbury Stakes
Champion sprinter Chautauqua heads the entries for the Group One Canterbury Stakes at Randwick ...
Bowman salutes as Werther bags HK Gold Cup again
Hong Kong’s reigning Horse of the Year Werther maintained his perfect record over the Sha Tin 2000m with a gutsy ...
Menari scores easy barrier trial win
Menari has shown no ill effects from a cut lip to win a barrier trial at Rosehill and get his ...
New CEO search for Sunshine Coast
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club has begun an extensive search to find a replacement for long serving chief executive Mick ...
Glyn Schofield preparing for Guineas assault with Prized Icon
QUALITY colt Prized Icon is searching for a group one in three consecutive campaigns and jockey Glyn Schofield is happy ...
Berry, Bowman ride G1 winners in Hong Kong
Sydney jockeys Tommy Berry and Hugh Bowman have claimed the two Group One races at Sha Tin ...
Leading jockey to miss Cheltenham
Leading jumps jockey Barry Geraghty will miss the Cheltenham Festival because of injuries suffered in a fall at Kempton Park ...
English jockey Baker injured at St Moritz
English jockey George Baker has been hospitalised after a fall on the frozen track at St Moritz ...
Saturday racing news – Mick Price scores Blue Diamond quinella
THEY were the two most talked-about horses going into the race and stablemates Extreme Choice and Flying Artie didn't disappoint ...
Winx continues stellar run with Chipping Norton Stakes win
HER trainer says Winx is no different from any other horse - except for the last 200m of any race ...
Racing shorts: Turn Me Loose posts second Aussie G1 win
Turn Me Loose has posted his second Australian Group One victory, holding his rivals at bay to win the Futurity ...
Turn Me Loose and Opie Bosson set eyes on Cox Plate
The Australian owners of Turn Me Loose have long-held ambitions to win the Cox Plate. The New Zealand-trained Turn Me ...
Gelagotis says Mourinho on track for Australian Cup
Manny Gelagotis says Mourinho's third in the Peter Young Stakes justifies him putting his "head on the block". Gelagotis has ...
Damien Oliver sings praises of Bow Creek after Peter Young win
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has given Bow Creek a glowing report after the imported galloper produced a spirited finish to ...
Solicit notches up first win of latest campaign
Solicit has claimed the first win of her latest campaign but has been forced to run a track record to ...
Brazen tactics make for cracking early pace in first at Randwick
Brazen tactics by two jockeys has turned the opening race at Randwick into a serious test of stamina with the ...
Richard Johnson runaway leader on way to record
Richard Johnson has become just the third jockey to notch a double century of winners during a National Hunt season ...
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