Horse Racing History: Today in racing 16th February
This day 16th 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.
Scone horse betting previews & free betting tips | Monday, 17/2
Scone will host a seven-race card on Monday, February 17. See the top horse racing tips, best bets and quaddie ...
Alice Springs treble for Victorian aprrentice Hannah Le Blanc
Victorian apprentice Hanna Le Blanc secured a winning treble at Alice Springs on Saturday, guiding Bad Man, O’Tycoon & Cavendish ...
Sunday’s horse racing tips & free previews | Sunday, 16/2/2025
Nine horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia on Sunday, February 16. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips for ...
Punt Drunk: Potting jockeys never works
If the last week has taught the team at Punt Drunk anything, it is to never pot a jockey, and ...
Sha Tin Sunday racing tips & quaddie | February 18, 2024
HorseBetting.com.au brings you free Hong Kong racing tips and quaddie numbers for the Sha Tin meeting on Sunday, February 18 ...
Titled caps comeback in City of New Plymouth Cup
The tireless efforts of co-trainer and part-owner Hollie Wynyard were rewarded on Friday when comeback galloper Titled took out the ...
Sale races free betting preview & quaddie tips | February 18
Racing returns to Sale on Sunday afternoon for a seven-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie tips for ...
Thurlow hoping filly can shine in Ellerslie sprint
Bill Thurlow has enjoyed some of his greatest successes at Ellerslie and will return to the Auckland track on Saturday ...
Veteran Pep Torque in form for Wairoa Cup
Now 10 years old and with 90 starts under his belt across seven seasons of racing, the remarkable Pep Torque ...
Trust In You targets Group 2 features
An emerging star of New Zealand’s staying ranks has returned from a short summer break and will shoot for a ...
Hunter set to make Alice Springs return with Desert Lass
After celebrating the life of her late partner Ken Rogerson, Alice Springs trainer Carrol Hunter is hoping for success at ...
Alice Springs betting preview & free tips | Saturday, February 17
HorseBetting.com.au brings you free racing tips and quaddie selections for the six-race meeting at Alice Springs on Saturday, February 17 ...
Randwick free racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 17
Randwick hosts a stack of black-type racing this weekend for Apollo Stakes Day 2024. See our free horse racing tips ...
Friday free racing tips and best bets | February 16, 2024
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia on Friday, February 16. See the top tips and quaddie selections for ...
Francis Lui trains 900th Hong Kong winner
Francis Lui has become only the sixth trainer to produce 900 wins in Hong Kong after a Happy Valley treble ...
Pinjarra Park best bets & quaddie | Magic Millions WA Ladies Day
Pinjarra will host its annual Magic Millions WA Ladies Day this Saturday. See our best bets and quaddie tips for ...
Morphettville best bets & quaddie tips | February 18, 2023
Morphettville Racecourse is set to host a competitive nine-race card on Saturday. HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
Kia Ora delighted to snare Written Tycoon colt at Inglis sale
A potential star colt by Written Tycoon and out of Sylvia’s Mother is now part-owned by TFI, Kia Ora Stud ...
Sunshine Coast best bets & quaddie tips | February 17, 2023
The Sunshine Coast Turf Club will host a six-race program this Friday evening. Horsebetting's Ciaran Jackman has provided his best ...
Marsh pondering Group One target for mare
Stephen Marsh will work through his future options with the in-form Zee Falls after she runs at Pukekohe on Saturday ...
Levin Classic on radar for Guineas star Specialty
Never-say-die South Canterbury three-year-old Specialty could earn himself a shot at another Group One race if he can snare a ...
Saudi adventure awaits Spratt
Sam Spratt is gearing up for what will be an exciting week abroad when she heads to Saudi Arabia next ...
Jerry Chau doubles up as Son Pak Fu claims Happy Valley feature
Jerry Chau maintained a sparkling run of form at Happy Valley with a brace on Wednesday night capped by victory ...
Lucky Dog looking for maiden NT win at Fannie Bay
The Chris Pollard-trained Lucky Dog is certainly one to keep an eye on at the Darwin meeting on Friday ...
Saturday’s Eagle Farm best bets & quaddie | February 18, 2023
Saturday metropolitan racing in Brisbane returns to Eagle Farm with a very competitive nine-race program. See our best bets and ...
Flemington full racing tips & quaddie | Saturday, February 18
HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his full race-by-race preview for the nine-race card at Flemington for Black Caviar Lightning Day ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 16, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, February 16 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found ...
2022 Lightning Stakes runner-by-runner preview & betting tips
The 2022 Group 1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes is the feature event on Flemington's nine-race card on Saturday afternoon, and ...
Ipswich racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Thursday, February 17
HorseBetting’s Queensland form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for Ipswich’s eight-race meeting on Thursday, with odds ...
Star mare Probabeel retired due to foreleg injury
The reigning New Zealand Horse of the Year and Champion Sprinter Miler was discovered to have a suspensory ligament injury ...
Keiai Nautique ruled out of Autumn Carnival through injury
The Matthew Smith-trained entire Keiai Nautique will not take part in this year's Autumn Carnival after sustaining an injury during ...
Avdulla set for long-awaited return to race riding at Rosehill
Sydney-based jockey Brenton Avdulla is set to resume race riding this Saturday at Rosehill Gardens after a six-month layoff ...
Pakenham betting tips, value bets & quaddie picks | February 17
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the eight-race card at Pakenham Racecourse on Thursday, February 17, 2022. See all ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 16, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Zac Purton looks to maintain Happy Valley sparkle
Zac Purton is looking to up the ante in his push for a fifth jockeys’ championship tonight (Wednesday, 16 February) ...
Ellerslie goals for Babylon Berlin
Trainer Ben Foote was pleased to see his speedy mare Babylon Berlin show her usual zip when winning an 850m ...
Aussie mission for Roch ‘N’ Horse
Smart sprinter Roch 'N' Horse will take aim at Group One assignments in Australia and will transfer to Michael Moroney’s ...
Ipswich horse racing preview & best odds | Wednesday 17/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday's race meeting at Ipswich Turf Club in ...
Randwick-Kensington betting tips & odds | Wednesday 17/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the latest odds, best bets and top quaddie picks for Wednesday's race meeting on the Kensington track ...
Strathalbyn betting preview & top tips | Wednesday 17/2/21
Horsebetting's betting experts bring you all the top tip, value bets and quaddie selections all around Australia, including Strathalbyn's race ...
Litt Considers Hobartville Start For Duke
Trainer Richard Litt is keeping his options open with promising three-year-old Black Duke, who holds a nomination for the Hobartville ...
Colt Can Sparkle Despite Unorthodox Prep
The Anthony and Sam Freedman camp are hoping for a high pressure Blue Diamond Stakes for Artorius, who will bid ...
Johnson keen to make history at Te Aroha
The significance of riding 1000 New Zealand winners is dawning on Cambridge jockey Danielle Johnson. Johnson sits on 999 wins ...
Spring targets for Catalyst
A spring resumption is likely for talented galloper Catalyst. The son of Darci Brama had two interrupted preparations in Australia ...
Aimee’s Jewel joins Victorian stable
Group Three-winning mare Aimee’s Jewel has joined the stable of Kyneton trainer Charles Cassar as she looks to add Australian ...
Riddell savours successful day at Te Rapa
Jonathan Riddell didn’t have a great start at Te Rapa on Saturday, failing to make the weight for two of ...
Sandown top picks, best value bets & top odds | Wednesday 17/2/21
HorseBetting's punting experts bring you all the top tips, value bets, best odds & quaddie selections for racing around Australia, ...
Northern features beckon promising juvenile
Nick Wigley and Kayla Milnes had an exciting spring with stakes-winning three-year-old Matchmaker, and now promising two-year-old Mozzarella is giving ...
Punt Drunk: Has Tabcorp received an offer it can’t refuse?
Punt Drunk takes a look at the biggest stories in racing from the last 24 hours, including Entain's mega buyout ...
Tony Cruz and Matthew Chadwick combine with Beauty Smile to win Chinese New Year Cup
Tony Cruz maintains Beauty Smile is still a work in progress after the Irish import’s dominant performance to claim the ...
First Group One thrill for trainer Vance
Former champion jockey Bob Vance got to experience the thrill of winning a Group One race from the other side ...
Les Crayeres provides pick me up for Kelso
Trainers Ken and Bev Kelso left Te Rapa racecourse on Saturday evening with mixed emotions after contrasting performances from their ...
Richards experiences racings highs and lows
On a day that promised much, Te Akau Racing trainer Jamie Richards was left wondering what might have been when ...
Warwick Top Tips, Best Value Bets & Quaddie | Tuesday, 16/02/21
Horsebetting's betting experts bring you all the top tips, value bets and quaddie selections for racing all of across Australia ...
Julian Rock, Al Mah Haha first into final
Julian Rock and Al Mah Haha have become the first two qualifiers for the NSW Country Championship final via the ...
Bivouac early favourite for Oakleigh Plate
Three-year-old colt Bivouac is the favourite ahead of nominations for the Group One Oakleigh Plate with three-year-old filly Anaheed another ...
Options remain open for Orr Stakes winner
Alabama Express will be nominated for the Futurity Stakes but options remain open for the Group One-winning colt's next assignment ...
Murdoch’s name in lights again with Polzeath
Twenty-six years on from her famous Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) victory with Solvit, Moira Murdoch’s beach training regime is ...
Snowden waiting on Rulership Diamond start
Rulership is in perfect shape ahead of the Blue Diamond Stakes but connections of the two-year-old are sweating on the ...
More twilight meetings likely for Doomben
More twilight meetings are likely for Doomben next season after a test proved partly successful despite some setbacks with the ...
Smith facing a Fierce Group One decision
The Group One Futurity Stakes remains on the agenda for Fierce Impact, pending an important trackwork hit-out at Warwick Farm ...
Freedman delighted with Chenier’s return
Chenier has stamped himself as an Australian Guineas contender with his third behind Alligator Blood and Catalyst in his first ...
Campbell to provide triple threat in Derby
A comprehensive victory against the older horses at Ellerslie on Saturday is likely to result in three-year-old Vladivostok taking his ...
Waddell confirmed for Dragon Leap in Derby
In-form jockey Jason Waddell has been confirmed as the rider for Dragon Leap in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand ...
Battle lost but war far from over for Catalyst
While rugged Queenslander Alligator Blood may have taken out the first skirmish with classy New Zealand contender Catalyst, Kiwi trainer ...
Free to air TV interested in Queensland Racing
The three free-to-air television networks have shown interest in screening Queensland racing ...
Cyrname recovering from Ascot fall
Paul Nicholls has described star steeplechaser Cyrname's escape from injury in a fall at Ascot as the biggest winner of ...
Saudi Arabia Shines In Sharjah’s Inaugural Gcc Cup
The inaugural running of the GCC Cup was the highlight of Saturday afternoon’s race meeting at the Sharjah Equestrian and ...
Alassio wins Triscay on seven-day back-up
The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott-trained Alassio has won the Group Three Triscay Stakes at Randwick, a week after claiming ...
Nakeeta Jane confirms Oaks plans in G2 win
Nakeeta Jane has rocketed to the top of the market for the Australian Oaks after her win in the Group ...
How Winx’s 30-race win streak has unfolded
Winx has claimed her 30th straight race in the Apollo Stakes at Randwick ...
In Her Time wins Group 1 Lightning Stakes
In Her Time has held off the late finishing burst of Godolphin galloper Osborne Bulls to claim the Group One ...
Cassidy, Cahill one-two an omen for NZ bid
Jockeys Larry Cassidy and Michael Cahill hope they can repeat their Doomben quinella in a Group One race in New ...
Tassie gelding wins Flemington Group Three
The Scott Brunton-trained The Inevitable has made it five wins from six starts, stepping up in his first Melbourne race ...
Currie asks to defer show cause hearing
Lawyers for Ben Currie have asked for a show cause hearing for the Toowoomba trainer be deferred ...
Winx extends her winning sequence to 30
Winx has returned as the champion she is, easing past her Apollo Stakes rivals for a smooth victory to take ...
Clipperton off the Group mark for autumn
A couple of weeks after returning home to Sydney from Hong Kong, Sam Clipperton has shown he will be a ...
In Her Time wins the Group One Lightning
In Her Time has won the Group One Lightning Stakes, beating Osborne Bulls and Sunlight in the weight-for-age sprint race ...
Winx claims Apollo for 30 wins in a row
Winx's winning streak has continued with the champion racemare making it 30 victories on end in taking out the Apollo ...
Amphitrite impresses in Flemington return
The former Darren Weir-trained Amphitrite looks assured of a good autumn campaign after recording an impressive first-up win in The ...
Microphone dominant in Talindert Stakes
Godolphin colt Microphone has raced to a dominant win in the Talindert Stakes at Flemington and will now likely press ...
Jeff Lloyd magic a real boost for Emphasis
Trainer Richie Stephenson had high praise for jockey Jeff Lloyd who produced a top ride to win on Emphasis at ...
Long-range plan works for Vincere Volare
Trainer Tony Gollan's long-range plan for Vincere Volare has paid rich dividends for the filly ...
Lloyd brings up 50 metropolitan winners
Jeff Lloyd has ridden his 50th metropolitan winner for the season on Follow Suit who maintained his unbeaten record at ...
Tenley stakes her claim for the Slipper
Godolphin filly Tenley has staked her claim for inclusion among the stable's Golden Slipper team with her victory in the ...
Schabau toughs it out again at Flemington
Schabau will be stepped up in distance if he's to progress further into the autumn after a fighting second win ...
Pure Scot lands her first Flemington win
The Lindsay Park-trained mare Pure Scot has continued a consistent preparation with victory at Flemington in the eighth start of ...
Ben Currie banned from BRC meetings
Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie has been banned from all Brisbane Racing Club tracks until stewards' charges against him are resolved ...
Nothingilikemore time to shine in Hong Kong Classic Cup
Champion jockey Joao Moreira is confident that Nothingilikemore, the horse touted as the Hong Kong circuit’s outright champion-in-waiting, will only ...
Jockey: Jolly Banner primed for Chinese New Year Cup Handicap
Honest galloper Jolly Banner is primed for his return to the races in Sunday’s (18 February) Class 1 Chinese New ...
Singapore Sling well placed in Sunday’s Hong Kong Classic Cup
Singapore Sling clung to Nothingilikemore’s coat tails when a determined runner-up in last month’s Hong Kong Classic Mile and trainer ...
Baker & Forsman’s NZ Oaks Defence now down to Milseain & Marcellina
The responsibility of retaining Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) title now rests with Marcellina ...
Iago looking to launch at NZ Derby from Gisborne race on drier track
The well-related Iago will use a better surface at Gisborne on Sunday to further his Group 1 New Zealand Derby ...
Mark Two won’t have another run before G1 New Zealand Oaks start
Promising staying filly Mark Two won’t race again before her autumn Group 1 target. Trainer Stephen Marsh has ruled out ...
Anythingcouldhappn looking to book NZ Oaks start at Trentham
Promising filly Anythingcouldhappn can take a step closer to a North Island trip when she runs at Ascot Park on ...
Trainer Allan Sharrock looks towards Auckland Cup with Ladies First
Kawi's season might be over, but New Plymouth trainer Allan Sharrock has a Group One firmly in his sights with ...
Randwick return for Hermosa Beach
Canberra trainer Matt Dale is using the Triscay Stakes at Randwick as a lead-up to the National Sprint on Hermosa ...
Patience pays with Alleviator for Toby Edmonds
Trainer Toby Edmonds is set to reap the benefits of his patience with Alleviator at Doomben ...
Expensive colt to make debut in Pierro Plate
Peter Snowden says two-year-old Tchaikovsky, a $1.3 million yearling, has plenty of ability to match his price tag ahead of ...
Educational outing for Melody Belle
New Zealand Group One winner Melody Belle will be tested against class Godolphin filly Alizee when she races in the ...
Prairie chases Diamond start at Flemington
Victory in the The Asian Executive Stakes at Flemington will cement a start for Prairie Fire in the Blue Diamond ...
McAlpine’s devotion pays again with Ipswich win of Aileach
Owner-breeder Grania McAlpine's devotion to veteran sire Red Dazzler has reaped another winner with Aileach's upset victory at Ispwich ...
Redzel out to add to winning sequence
Star sprinter Redzel is the odds-on favourite to make a winning return in the Group One Lightning Stakes and stretch ...
Sully and Main Stage up for autumn return
After producing the goods during their spring campaigns, Sully and Main Stage make their autumn reappearances in the C S ...
Chivadahlii to remain in Brisbane
Chivadahlii makes his return to Brisbane after being set for a career in the country ...
Conditions favour Addictive Nature
Addictive Nature is again well-supported as the talented colt strives for his third career win in the Apollo Stakes at ...
Changes to riding suspension rules in Vic allow jockeys to defer
Racing Victoria has announced changes to the rules regarding the deferment of riding suspensions ...
Roses starts Oaks campaign at Flemington
Bring Me Roses will begin her campaign aimed at the ATC Australian Oaks in The Vanity at Flemington ...
Stratosphere to miss autumn carnival
Promising colt Stratosphere is no longer in contention for the Golden Slipper after being sent for a spell by trainers ...
Malvern Estate chases four in a row
Promising Malvern Esatte will be chasing four wins in a row and a winter carnival chance at Doomben ...
Australian Cup unlikely for Tosen Stardom
A tough first-up run and a poor recovery has all but shelved plans to run Tosen Stardom in the Australian ...
Canterbury firmers & drifters for Friday night, February 16
TONIGHT'S meet at Canterbury may not kick off until 6.15pm AEDT, but that hasn't stopped the punters from making their ...
Moonee Valley market movers for Friday February 16
THE Summer Series of racing is back on at the Valley as the Melbourne track hosts eight races. The meet ...
Albury market movers for Friday, February 16
THE NSW rural city of Albury is hosting a strong eight race card to lead us into the weekend. We've ...
Redzel ready for Lightning Stakes return
Trainer Peter Snowden respects the opposition but is delighted with odds-on favourite Redzel ahead of the sprinter's Lightning Stakes return ...
Rockhampton market movers, Friday February 16
ROCKY is back this Friday and we're excited for what's to come. We have your tips covered for the meet, ...
Mandatory Queenslanld barrier trials to be again discussed
Racing Queensland is expected to again discuss mandatory public trials for first starters with trainers ...
Randwick tips & full form for Saturday, February 17
APOLLO Stakes Day is one of Randwick's key fixtures heading towards The Championships and a nine race card awaits this ...
In-form King’s Officer ready to salute for Robinson at Canterbury
AFTER a string of third-placed finishes, trainer Terry Robinson is confident King’s Officer can be first past the post in ...
Nick Olive single minded in Millie Fox
Trainer Nick Olive is happy with his decision to miss the spring with Single Gaze who returns to racing in ...
BRC to build statue to honour Buffering
A statue of champion sprinter Buffering will be erected at Eagle Farm racecourse to honour the seven-time Group One winner ...
Wohler happy with Articus ahead of Cup
German trainer Andreas Wohler has won a Melbourne Cup with Protectionist and is back in Australia hoping to add a ...
Lightning Stakes: What you need to know
All you need to know about the Group One Lightning Stakes at Flemington ...
Charnley River to shed maiden status
Group One placed Charnley River is set to shed his maiden status at Eagle Farm after a strong track gallop, ...
Legless Veuve out to press Guineas claims
Legless Veuve and stablemate Wazzenme will be out to press their Australian Guineas claims when they run in separate Group ...
Autumn springboard for McEvoy pair
TwoTony McEvoy-trained three-year-olds meet in the C S Hayes Stakes at Flemington after which the pair head on different paths ...
What will thoroughbred racing learn from NSW greyhound reform?
THE new Greyhound Racing NSW reform report makes for some interesting reading and it's something the thoroughbred industry could be taking ...
Wohler happy with Articus ahead of Cup
German trainer Andreas Wohler has won a Melbourne Cup with Protectionist and is back in Australia hoping to add a ...
Could racing eventually face new greyhound industry regulations?
NSW greyhound trainers will face life bans for not adhering to strict new welfare policies purposed by the independent review ...
Faatinah, Missrock out to emulate sires
Faatinah could emulate his sire Nicconi in the Lightning Stakes while three-year-old Missrock will try to join her sire Fastnet ...
Bosanova ready for victory dance
Unbeaten Gold Coast filly All Over Bosanova can continue trainer Mel Eggleston's great start to the year at Eagle Farm ...
Flemington test for Something Violet
Trainer Robbie Griffiths prefers the softer options of two Flemington stakes races for Something Violet rather than the Blue Diamond ...
Sky Kingdom on trial for Australian Cup
European stakes winner Sky Kingdom needs to prove himself at Eagle Farm to justify an Australian Cup campaign ...
2017 Hobartville Stakes betting, form and free tips, February 18
ROSEHILL hosts a great day of racing this Saturday, headlined by the Group 2 Hobartville Stakes, Group 2 Silver Slipper ...
David Hayes confident in Cannyescent’s return to the track
CANNYESCENT will make its eagerly-awaited debut for new trainers David Hayes and Tom Dabernig this weekend – the gelding's first ...
Group 1 Lightning Stakes form, odds and free tips, February 18
THE Group 1 Lightning Stakes is named in honour of unbeaten mare Black Caviar and there are 13 runners looking ...
James Doyle hopes to be back in 3 weeks
Godolphin jockey James Doyle hopes to be back sooner than first anticipated after injuring his hand in a Randwick fall ...
Stewards gift Hugh Bowman with Winx ride
RIDING out your horse to its fullest is riding 101 for most jockeys, so why does repeat offender Hugh Bowman ...
Sandown and Canterbury tips for the Wednesday racing multi bet
SANDOWN and Canterbury will set the scene for another big day of Wednesday racing this week - the perfect opportunity ...
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