Horse Racing History: This Day In Racing 8th August
Today 8th August 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.
Lisa Allpress sidelined after nasty Riccarton fall
Leading jockey Lisa Allpress will be on the sidelines for an indefinite period after suffering a broken vertebra following a ...
Tony Pike dreaming big with dependable Rudyard
Rudyard made impressive progress last campaign and further improvement is expected from the dependable performer this time around ...
Heart Of Gold runs away with Cambridge Synthetic $100,000 feature
The $100,000 TAB 2000 was tailor-made for a horse like Heart Of Gold, and Sam Mynott's gelding simply dominated the ...
Berkshire Breeze still on target for Archer Stakes tilt
Despite suffering defeat at Flemington last weekend as an odds-on favourite, Berkshire Breeze will still proceed to the Group 3 ...
Waller hoping Manzoice can return to Group 1 winning form
Chris Waller remains optimistic about Manzoice's chances as the 2022 VRC Derby winner prepares for his comeback in Saturday's Premier's ...
Randwick free racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, August 10
Randwick will host a bumper 10-race card on Saturday, August 10. Check out HorseBetting's free preview, best bets and quaddie ...
Belmont racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, August 10
Belmont Park will host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday, August 10. HorseBetting.com.au presents the best bets and quaddie for ...
Ipswich racing preview & quaddie selections | Friday, August 9
Ipswich Turf Club will host a nine-race program on Friday, August 9. HorseBetting.com.au presents the best bets and quaddie for ...
Sunshine Coast racing preview & best bets | Saturday, August 10
Sunshine Coast will host a massive 10-race program on Saturday, August 10. HorseBetting.com.au brings you free best bets and quaddie ...
Moonee Valley Saturday racing tips & quaddie | August 10, 2024
Racing returns to Moonee Valley on Saturday, August 10, for a competitive nine-race card. Check out our free betting tips ...
Cox Plate 2023 draws 178 nominations
Several quality international runners from all over the world have been nominated for the 2023 Cox Plate, with 178 horses ...
Caulfield Cup 2023 attracts 175 nominations
The 2023 Caulfield Cup nominations have been released by Racing Victoria on Tuesday, with 175 runners nominated for the $5 ...
Ashley Frye to make riding return
Former stakes-winning apprentice jockey Ashley Frye will be back in the saddle at Riccarton on Wednesday, but this time in ...
Pennyweka pleases in Foxton jumpout
Pennyweka has returned a bigger and stronger animal in the eyes of trainer Jim Wallace and he is looking forward ...
The Follow Files: Queensland mare ready to win third-up
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses from Saturday's races at Flemington, Eagle Farm and Rosehill that ...
Shiers breaks Darwin Cup duck with top ride on Write Your Name
Trainer Dick Leech and jockey Paul Shiers were the toast of Fannie Bay on Monday when they combined to win ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 8, 2023
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Warsaw proving to be a sound investment for Gibbs
A fortunate encounter at Karaka led trainer Chris Gibbs the way of Warsaw, who is proving himself to be a ...
Locals enjoy successful start to home carnival
Local trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman made a pleasing start to the Grand National Festival of Racing on Saturday with ...
Warwick Farm betting preview, best bets & quaddie picks | Wednesday, 9/8/23
Warwick Farm is set for a seven-race card on Wednesday, August 8. See the top racing preview, best bets & ...
Sandown Hillside races tips & quaddie | Wednesday, August 9
The Hillside track at Sandown will host an eight-race card on Wednesday afternoon. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his preview and ...
Nelson perplexed by Grand National run
Sunday’s Grand National Hurdle (4200m) at Sandown was billed as a match race between topweights Saunter Boy and Kiwi raider ...
Texas set to reward trainer at stakes level
Texas didn’t disgrace himself in strong company as a two-year-old and will be given early black-type opportunities this season to ...
Satono Aladdin colt remains unbeaten
Smart three-year-old Grand Impact kept his perfect record intact when he delivered a commanding front-running performance on the Lakeside track ...
Home track treble for Ruakaka locals
Local trainer Ken Rae and his daughter Krystal Williams-Tuhoro enjoyed another outstanding day on their local Ruakaka track on Saturday ...
Dragon Leap pleases in Ruakaka return
Quality galloper Dragon Leap showed he was right on track for his upcoming spring stakes assignments with a slashing run ...
Impressive Hawera maiden winner no accident
Promising three-year-old Accidental Tourist may have set himself up for a shot at the Listed Wanganui Guineas (1340m) next month ...
Wednesday’s Kensington best bets & quaddie | 10/8/2022
We are starting to see a few good horses return ahead of the spring, and Wednesday's seven-race program on the ...
Luximon enjoying life in Alice Springs
Apprentice jockey Ianish Luximon has been a breath of fresh air since arriving in Alice Springs late last year. The ...
2021/22 Northern Territory racing premierships final standings
Gary Clarke and Jarrod Todd claimed commanding victories in the Darwin racing premierships, while Lisa Whittle and Stan Tsaikos finished ...
Artorius does what Artorius does best | Punt Drunk
The Punt Drunk team takes you over what was a plain old weekend in the racing world. Artorius let Aussie ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 8, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...
Hawkesbury best bets & quaddie selections | Tuesday, 09/07/2022
HorseBetting's New South Wales racing analyst presents you with his best bets and quaddie selections for the seven-race meeting at ...
Ballarat racing preview & top value bets | Tuesday, August 9
A competitive seven-race program is scheduled for the Ballarat synthetic on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting's Victorian form expert presents his ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 8, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees nine meetings being held around the country on this Sunday afternoon. Our racing analysts ...
Follow Your Dreams ready for stakes challenge
Local runner Follow Your Dreams showed he was right on target for the Group 3 Cambridge Stud Northland Breeders’ Stakes ...
Ritani upsets in Winter Cup
Scenes of unbridled joy and celebration broke out on the Riccarton public lawn shortly after outsider Ritani () took out ...
National contenders impress at Riccarton
Emerging hurdling talent Chief Sequoyah did everything trainer John Wheeler was looking for ahead of Wednesday’s Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury ...
Octane continues form surge under Stokes
In-form gelding Octane has made a winning return to Victoria to take his record to six victories from seven starts ...
Oliver delivers Brave win for Godolphin
Damien Oliver has made a habit of winning the first stakes race of the Victorian season, landing his fifth Aurie's ...
Eduardo makes it two from two in Sydney
Trainer Joe Pride has captured his third Missile Stakes crown with recent recruit Eduardo, who has led throughout in the ...
Neasham floats Anders as Everest contender
The Everest is being proposed as a potential target for speedy colt Anders after he outclassed his rivals to score ...
Talented Tavidance bounces back in style
Co-trainer Michael Kent Junior expects Tavidance to continue to progress through the grades after rebounding from a below-par run with ...
Exemplar earns Melbourne Cup shot with win
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will give in-form stayer Exemplar a chance to qualify for the Melbourne Cup following ...
Group One spring goals loom for Montefilia
Trainer David Payne will consider Group One options in Sydney and Melbourne for Montefilia after her win against older horses ...
Gillies aims to bounce back in National
Mathew Gillies has gained a doctor's clearance to ride Gagarin in Saturday's Racecourse Hotel & Motor Lodge 145th Grand National ...
Strong Pukekohe book for battered-and-bruised Thornton
Trudy Thornton will cut an imposing figure to her rival jockeys as she walks out to ride at Pukekohe on ...
Godolphin begins 3YO roll-out in Rosebud
A multiple stakes placegetter as a two-year-old, Athiri will chase her first black-type win when she returns at Rosehill ...
Hush Writer makes Flemington return
Jockey Stephen Baster is hoping the quiet trackwork version of Hush Writer will be on show when he races at ...
Sansom chasing fourth-straight win
The Phillip Stokes-trained three-year-old Sansom will be chasing the fourth-straight win of his preparation when he lines up over 1400m ...
Spring contenders gallop at Warrnambool
Group One winner Scales Of Justice has had a solo gallop between races at Warrnambool while the promising Begood Toya ...
Black Magnum out to continue winning run
The in-form Black Magnum faces a stern test of his talents when he steps up in grade and distance at ...
Doomben omens positive for Ruling Dynasty
The omens appear positive for Ruling Dynasty who will be reunited with jockey Jim Byrne for the first time in ...
Tarquin kicks off spring campaign
Bought as a potential hurdler, Tarquin begins a spring campaign at Flemington his trainer Simon Ryan hopes will culminate in ...
Interstate mission for You Make Me Smile
Sydney sprinter You Make Me Smile will be tested in Melbourne for the first time in the Group Three Aurie's ...
Ryan sticks to formula for Harper’s Choice
Trainer Gerald Ryan is sticking with a proven formula by trialling Harper's Choice a few days out from his race ...
Lees pair to launch spring bids in Missile
Trainer Kris Lees rates Le Romain the top pick of his two Missile Stakes runners but is the first to ...
Keal’s claim to help The Tax Accountant
Apprentice Nick Keal will claim 3kg on The Tax Accountant who is trying to win Queensland's first Highway style race ...
Tabcorp launches new racing App
An App designed to put users in control of the racing vision and information they consume has been launched by ...
Aquis buys sale topper at Saratoga
An international group headed by Australia-based Aquis has paid the equal highest price at the Saratoga yearling sale in New ...
Saudi Arabia to host world’s richest race
The Saudi Cup will be the world's richest race with a total purse of $20 million and $10 million to ...
Japan Cup winner Cheval Grand to Juddmonte
After a landmark victory for Japan with Deirdre at Goodwood, hopes are high Cheval Grand can follow suit in the ...
Catchy’s little sister makes winning debut
Group One winner Catchy's younger sister has made an impressive debut at Canterbury to give Tommy Berry his first winning ...
Godolphin 3YO breaks through at Canterbury
Godolphin three-year-old Aramayo has underlined his promise with a decisive win at Canterbury ...
RV adds an extra meeting after wash-out
Racing Victoria has added a turf meeting at Horsham after a Bendigo meeting had to be called off because of ...
McEvoy impressed with Illumicon’s progress
A jump-out up the Flemington straight has Tony McEvoy looking forward to Illumicon's performance in the VRC Member James Hibberd ...
Baby gets valuable education at Caloundra
Baccarat Baby could join talented stablemate Asharani on a float to Melbourne after winning at Caloundra ...
Spring test for Brave Song in Aurie’s Star
Co-trainer Peter Snowden is keen to get a better guide on the spring prospects of Brave Song in the Aurie's ...
Widdup woes over Sandbar Rosebud barrier
Sandbar has drawn the widest of nine acceptors in the $150,000 Rosebud, leaving trainer Brad Widdup with some thinking do ...
Redzel pleasing Snowden ahead of spring
Peter Snowden is confident sprinter Redzel is building up nicely towards his spring carnival return and his defence of The ...
Pakula yet to meet street race organisers
Victoria's Minister for Racing is happy to hear what the promoters of horse racing on the streets of Melbourne have ...
Taupo gallop furthers Foxbridge preparation
Jamie Richards used a trip to Taupo for a hit-out on Wednesday morning to put top mare Melody Belle on ...
Schweida duo set for milestones at Doomben
Trainer Kelly Schweida's veterans Outraged and Stella Ombra can reach prize money milestones if they win at Doomben ...
The Autumn Sun Caulfield Guineas favourite
Group One-winning colt The Autumn Sun is the early favourite for the Caulfield Guineas after the release of nominations ...
Seymour track given extra time to improve
A return to racing at Seymour has been further delayed with four meetings transferred ...
Bendigo called off following heavy rain
Surface water on the Bendigo racetrack after heavy overnight rain has forced Racing Victoria to call off the provincial meeting ...
Qld stewards again warn on arsenic
Queensland stewards have warned trainers not to let their horses near wooden shavings or wooden posts treated with arsenic after ...
Winx headlines 141 Cox Plate nominations
The Cox Plate has attracted 141 nominations headlined by champion Winx along with 15 international entries ...
Payne excited to compete in Shergar Cup
The 2015 Melbourne Cup-winning jockey Michelle Payne is excited about competing in the Shergar Cup at Ascot in England ...
Pfieffer excited about black-type bid
David Pfieffer-trained filly I Am Excited will seek more black type in just the third start of her career when ...
Moodie leaked cobalt info, court told
Victoria's racing integrity commissioner acted without fear or favour when investigating leaks into a cobalt investigation, a court has heard ...
Kembla Grange quaddie tips, form & specials for Thursday, August 10
AFTER taking the quaddie to the outskirts of the nation's capital on a Friday we move up to the sunshine ...
Catchy among 35 in Guineas from Hayes
Horses from David Hayes' Lindsay Park stables make up more than 10 per cent of the 327 nominations for the ...
Michelle Payne hopeful of Cox Plate ride
Michelle Payne has already won a Melbourne Cup and says she hopes to ride international horse Kaspersky in the Cox ...
Premier’s Cup Prelude next for Loyalty Man
Last-start Randwick runner-up Loyalty Man is likely to have two more Sydney starts this campaign, beginning with the Premier's Cup ...
Chad Lever injured in fall at Scone
Jockey Chad Lever has been injured after falling from his mount Anticipate during a Maiden Plate at Scone ...
Horse flu crisis hurt Leica trainer Freyer
The son of the late NSW Riverina trainer Richard Freyer says his father did everything for his horses and would ...
Waller reckons Winx can’t get much better
Chris Waller says champion mare Winx is as good as she has been in her past two spring campaigns after ...
Cartel set for Sydney debut in Highway
Promising Danny Williams-trained colt Cartel will make the journey from Goulburn to Rosehill for a Highway Handicap ...
Healthy Abbey Marie ready for her return
A fit and healthy Abbey Marie is ready for a tilt at the spring carnival following her second placing in ...
Webster happy to send Clapper to Memsie
Pat Webster is thrilled with Happy Clapper's third in a barrier trial but will be even happier not to run ...
Eccellere aims for back-to-back wins
Warwick Farm trainer Richard Litt is seeking back-to-back wins at Canterbury with five-year-old mare Eccellere ...
Lindsay Park fillies impress at Cranbourne
Catchy, Formality and Tulip have lived up to Lindsay Park's expectations with impressive trials at Cranbourne ...
Racing leak probe no frolic, court hears
Victoria's racing integrity commissioner investigated a very serious allegation involving the Racing Victoria chairman, a court has heard ...
Moroney has spring hopes for Tribal Wisdom
Trainer Mike Moroney is hoping Listed winner Tribal Wisdom can step up this campaign and earn a crack at some ...
Maybe Maimi seeking competitive racing heat
GIFTED gelding Maybe Miami is likely to hit the road earlier than originally planned in it bid for group one ...
No fear or favour’ in racing leak probe
The racing integrity commissioner's barrister is responding to former Racing Victoria chairman David Moodie's attempt to have his cobalt leak ...
All systems Go for Gonzo
TRAINER Sean Cameron has Go Go Gonzo at peak fitness ahead of the Hospitality New Zealand Canterbury 128th Grand National ...
Winx heavier but as good as ever: Waller
Chris Waller says champion mare Winx is as good as she has been in her past two spring campaigns after ...
Winx sparkles in barrier trial win
Champion Winx has won a barrier trial at Randwick ahead of her upcoming spring assignments ...
Caravaggio sore after French failure
Caravaggio has pulled up sore after his second successive defeat and trainer Aidan O'Brien admits a trip to Sydney for ...
Cobalt case good for industry: vet
A bad culture has existed among Melbourne vets for years when it comes to engaging in questionable practices without breaking ...
Mount Panorama drives towards San Domenico
Mount Panorama will have his first start for Gary Moore's stable in the San Domenico Stakes at Rosehill ...
Black Caviar relation trials at Cranbourne
Brigite, the half-sister to champion Black Caviar, has taken the first steps towards her racing debut in a trial at ...
Maher-trained mares in Caulfield return
Jameka and Set Square, who have won the past two VRC Oaks for trainer Ciaron Maher, are set to make ...
Capitalist favourite for G3 San Domenico
Golden Slipper winner Capitalist has opened odds-on favourite to win the Group Three San Domenico at Rosehill on Saturday ...
Maher-trained mares in Caulfield return
Jameka and Set Square, who have won the past two VRC Oaks for trainer Ciaron Maher, are set to make ...
Beside You on Highway to better races
Kempsey trainer Barry Ratcliff is almost certain to run Beside You in a Highway race at Rosehill, despite the horse ...
No cobalt cover-up, clinic manager says
Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh's appeal against their cobalt disqualifications is unlikely to be completed before the spring carnival ...
No cobalt cover-up, clinic manager says
Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh's appeal against their cobalt disqualifications is unlikely to be completed before the spring carnival ...
Louvre last in trial but trainer happy
Stradbroke Handicap winner Under The Louvre has had a day out at Cranbourne ahead of his return to competitive racing ...
Canterbury quaddie form, odds and free tips, Wednesday August 10
AFTER what feels like a year of rain, Sydney is seeing sunnier skies this week and punters should get a ...
Mossin’ Around ready for Caulfield return
Grahame Begg will have his first metropolitan runner since renewing his training licence when Mossin' Around runs at Caulfield ...
Sharpe Hussler to boost prize money
Sharpe Hussler will head to a Doomben midweek race in an attempt to get a soft win and boost his ...
Mongolian Khan NZ Horse of the Year
Caulfield Cup winner Mongolian Khan has defended his title as New Zealand's Horse of the Year while Chris Waller has ...
Gold-Fun dies after fall in France
Group One winning Hong Kong sprinter Gold-Fun has been euthanised after a fall in the Prix Maurice de Gheest in ...
Jumps jockey banned for careless riding
Jumps jockey Tom Ryan will return in time to ride at the big two-day jumps festival at Ballarat after being ...
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