Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 18th October
This day 18th October 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.
Gold Trip headlines Caulfield Cup final field
2023 Melbourne Cup champion Gold Trip from the Ciaron Maher & David Eustace barn headlines a capacity 18 horse field ...
Group 3 Moonga Stakes attracts 11 runners
The Group 3 Moonga Stakes will feature 11 runners at Caulfield on Saturday afternoon, with Nunthorpe heading the market for ...
Capacity field of 16 fillies to tackle Thousand Guineas Prelude
A capacity field is set to line-up in Saturday’s Group 2 Thousand Guineas Prelude (1400m), as 16 fillies stake their ...
Proserve to chase Stakes success after Ashburton triumph
Stakes targets such as the Group 3 New Zealand Cup are looming for Proserve following his win at Ashburton on ...
Our Bold Cat primed for Group 3 assignment
One Bold Cat is expected to be a far more competitive force when he takes aim at the feature event ...
Ethereal Stakes field headed by Flight Stakes winner
The Group 3 Ethereal Stakes will feature 13 runners on Saturday at Caulfield, with the Group 1 Flight Stakes winner ...
Nine mares accept for Group 2 Tristarc Stakes
Nine mares are set to feature in the Group 2 Tristarc Stakes this Saturday at Caulfield, as a platform for ...
Midnight Runner looking to end campaign on right note
Evergreen galloper Midnight Runner will be looking to end his preparation on a high when he heads to Wingatui on ...
Lofty Strike, Spacewalk fight for favouritism in Caulfield Sprint
The Group 2 Caulfield Sprint (1000m) has brought together a small but quality field of seven set to line-up for ...
Caulfield Classic attracts eight three-year-old stayers
The Group 3 Caulfield Classic will feature eight runners this Saturday afternoon, with the VRC Derby favourite Riff Rocket headlining ...
Francis Lui is pleased as Golden Sixty trials at Sha Tin
Trainer Francis Lui declared Golden Sixty a ‘happy horse’ ahead of his highly anticipated return this season in November ...
Dick Leech dominates Alice Springs awards
Dick Leech secured the same four awards for the 2022/23 season following the Top End Racing Awards in Darwin and ...
Betfair proudly supports Crown’s iconic Call Of The Card
The annual Call of the Card will this year be proudly supported by Betfair, the world’s largest and Australia’s leading ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 18, 2023
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Unbeaten Flying Ace goes for five straight
Flying Ace has enjoyed a swift ascent and on Wednesday night (October 19) at Happy Valley the Swiss Ace speedster ...
Riccarton feature confirmed for Sacred Satono
Connections of Sacred Satono have waived an Australian campaign for the in-form three-year-old in favour of chasing a domestic Group ...
Better weather a relief for Ritchie
Shaune Ritchie is glad at what looks like a long-overdue break in the weather as he puts two of his ...
Hayes: Mr Brightside a genuine top three chance in Cox Plate
Co-trainer Ben Hayes believes Mr Brightside can threaten the likes of Anamoe and Zaaki in Saturday's Group 1 Cox Plate ...
Neasham happy with barrier one for Zaaki in Cox Plate
She went through the ordeal of scratching favourite Zaaki before last year’s Cox Plate, but there were no complaints from ...
Ballarat best bets & quaddie tips | October 20, 2022
The Ballarat Turf Club will hold its annual Ladies Day meeting this Thursday, where all nine races will feature just ...
Warwick Farm betting tips & quaddie | Wednesday, October 19
Racing heads to Warwick Farm on Wednesday afternoon where a competitive eight-race program is set down for decision. Horsebetting.com.au present ...
Vow And Declare stamps Melbourne Cup claim | The Follow Files
Despite the conditions, Caulfield Cup Day produced plenty of quality racing. Find out which horses we're following out of that ...
Wednesday’s Ipswich racing tips & quaddie | October 19, 2022
HorseBetting's Queensland racing analyst provides you with his best bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday's eight-race meeting at Ipswich Turf ...
2022 Cox Plate field and barrier draw locked in
The 2022 Cox Plate field for Saturday was finalised on Tuesday morning with the barrier draw also taking place at ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 18, 2022
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...
Alice Springs 10-year-old mare Roughly keeps defying the odds
In two of her past three starts at Pioneer Park in the Red Centre, the daughter of Kaphero has defied ...
Sonja Wiseman stars in Northern Territory landing five winners
Sonja Wiseman missed the start of last season in the Northern Territory due to injury, but the Darwin-based jockey is ...
Tuesday’s Bathurst races best bets & quaddie tips | October 18
Tuesday's scheduled meeting at Orange has been transferred to Bathurst, where we will see a competitive seven-race program from 1:35pm ...
Sharp ‘N’ Smart chasing Spring Champion glory
Graeme Rogerson is setting Sharp ‘N’ Smart the task of joining an exclusive four-horse club. Since the inaugural Group 1 ...
Bosson to cop suspension on chin
Champion jockey Opie Bosson has no plans to appeal the lengthy suspension he incurred on the closing day of the ...
Incentivise handed 1.5kg penalty for Melbourne Cup
After Saturday’s emphatic victory in the Caulfield Cup, Incentivise has been issued a 1.5kg penalty for the $8 million Melbourne ...
Punt Drunk: Incentivise & Nature Strip star on big weekend
The Monday edition of Punt Drunk takes a look back at the breathtaking victories of Incentivise and Nature Strip over ...
Hamilton betting tips, quaddie picks & value bets | 19/10/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the Hamilton racing preview for Tuesday, October 19, with all the top tips, value bets, best odds ...
Incentivise overcomes wide gate to smoke Caulfield Cup field
Incentivise stamped himself as one of the world’s best stayers over the weekend, taking out the Group 1 Caulfield Cup ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | October 18, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees two meetings being held on this Monday afternoon. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au ...
Third time lucky for Nature Strip as Waller wins another Everest
It was a case of third time’s a charm for Nature Strip in The Everest as the eight-year-old saluted under ...
Lucky Patch stuns in Group 2 Premier Bowl for Lui and Purton
Overshadowed pre-race by Courier Wonder and Naboo Attack, Lucky Patch has earned a tilt at the HKD$24 million Group 1 ...
Panfield trades on class to snare Group 2 Sha Tin Trophy
Acclaimed as last season’s Champion Stayer of Hong Kong, Panfield underlined growing versatility and undoubted class with Group 2 Oriental ...
Punters’ pal back to winning form at Rotorua
Quality performer Tavi Mac bounced back from his worst career performance in the best possible fashion with a stylish victory ...
There You Go rockets to 1000 Guineas favouritism
Visiting Cambridge filly There You Go firmed into the clear favourite for next month’s Group 1 Barneswood Farm New Zealand ...
Life is sweet for Clementine at Rotorua
Underrated mare Sweet Clementine backed up a gritty win on a heavy track over 2000m at Matamata at her last ...
Savy Yong Blonk too crisp in Livamol
A picture-perfect ride by Danielle Johnson ensured quality staying mare Savy Yong Blonk was given every opportunity to succeed at ...
Two Illicit too good in Hastings feature sprint
Noted fresh-up performer Two Illicit provided another example of her undoubted ability when she cruised to victory in the Group ...
Hypnos takes Hastings sprint with gritty performance
Cambridge visitor Hypnos gained his second victory at stakes level the hard way when he held out the late charge ...
Sunshine Coast horse betting tips for Sunday races 18th October 2020
What Sunshine Coast Races Where Sunshine Coast Turf Club, 170 Pierce Ave Corbould Park Caloundra, QLD 4551 When Sunday, October ...
Melody Belle reigns supreme at Hastings
Superstar race-mare Melody Belle celebrated being named New Zealand Horse of the Year last Sunday evening when she stormed home ...
Spectacular scenes during famous Ellerslie steeplechase
There were thrills a plenty during the running of Saturday’s ARC Great Northern Steeplechase (6400m) at Ellerslie but after the ...
Exciting filly remains unbeaten with Hastings victory
Promising three-year-old Bonham made it two wins from her first two starts when she dominated her female rivals over 1300m ...
Waikuku’s back for another shot at Beauty Generation
Joao Moreira expects improvement from the talented Waikuku (113lb) in Sunday’s (20 October) Group 2 Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy ...
Forde, shearing and cheering his way to the Caulfield Cup
Darin Forde will swap his shearing piece for a suit on Saturday as he gets set to experience one of ...
Railway hopeful set to resume at Rotorua
Ken Kelso isn't enamored with the prospect of running Princess Kereru on a heavy track at Rotorua on Saturday but ...
Trainers agree more must be done
Racehorse trainers say they take care to ensure horses have good homes when they leave stables but the system needs ...
Sound gains Cup start after scratching
First emergency Sound has gained a start in the Caulfield Cup and the import's trainer Mike Moroney believes the stayer ...
Mr Quickie out to bounce back in Cup
Mr Quickie will be out to bounce back from a disappointing last-start performance when he runs as one of the ...
Polly Grey – the gift that keeps giving
Connotations around the expression ‘gift horse’ are many, but for Matamata thoroughbred enthusiast Kylie Fawcett it has a special and ...
Authorities want national racing register
Racing regulators say they are horrified by alleged abuse and slaughter of retired thoroughbreds and have called for a national ...
Vic trainer could face doping charges
Victroia Police acted lawfully when it gave racing authorities evidence from a raid on Victorian trainer Jarrod McLean's stables, a ...
Milestones loom for Tisani Tomso, Thompson
Veteran Tisani Tomso and apprentice Adin Thompson can reach milestones if they can combine to win at Eagle Farm ...
Danzdanzdance ready to hot-step it in Sydney
Danzdanzdance will don new gear and step through a new routine in Sydney on Saturday. The dual Group 1 winner ...
Easier test for Miss Leonidas at Caulfield
With Nature Strip at Randwick for The Everest, Miss Leonidas has been set a slightly easier task in the Group ...
St Leger to dictate Sir Charles Road’s spring
Saturday’s A$500,000 St Leger Stakes (2600m) at Randwick could have a major bearing on the 2019 spring campaign for well-performed ...
Cosgrave gets another Caulfield Cup chance
Visiting jockey Pat Cosgrave will try to win the Caulfield Cup for the second time in as many years after ...
A guide to the $5 million Caulfield Cup
What you need to know ahead of the $5 million Group One Caulfield Cup over 2400m ...
Pakistan Star’s ready to sprint in the Premier Bowl
Pakistan Star will attempt a remarkable metamorphosis from Group 1-winning stayer to top-class sprinter in Sunday’s (20 October) Group 2 ...
Noble Boy ready for $1.3m Kosciuszko climb
Noble Boy is the second favourite in Randwick's $1.3 million Kosciuszko for country-trained horses, with Queanbeyan trainer Todd Blowes pinching ...
Beauty Generation thrives ahead of Sunday’s test
Beauty Generation is “raring to go” as he bids to extend his unbeaten sequence to 11 in Sunday’s (20 October) ...
In-form filly earns shot at black-type
Keen to make hay while the sun shines, John Sargent will give in-form filly Aesop's Fable a chance at stakes ...
Classic test for lightly raced Miroku
The Phillip Stokes-trained Miroku will be tried at stakes level and 2000m for the first time in the Caulfield Classic ...
Callan’s big freeze ends with a double at the Valley
There was relief and satisfaction for Neil Callan at Happy Valley on Wednesday (16 October) with a double that lifted ...
Crown Prosecutor out of Group 1 Caulfield Cup
New Zealand four-year-old Crown Prosecutor has been scratched from the Caulfield Cup because of a leg issue, with first emergency ...
Veteran trainer believes in Everest Legend
Trainer Les Bridge will team up with the daughter of one of his great rivals when he chases an Everest ...
Fownes looks for “something amazing” to topple Beauty Generation
Two of the finest gallopers in Hong Kong history could stand between Caspar Fownes and glory at this December’s LONGINES ...
Gamay to press Oaks claims in Group 3 Ethereal
Lightly raced Ballarat-trained filly Gamay will put her VRC Oaks credentials on the line in the Group Three Ethereal Stakes ...
Hat-trick on as Size points talented trio at Sunday’s Group 2 Premier Bowl
John Size is looking to land a third consecutive win in Sunday’s (20 October) Group 2 Premier Bowl Handicap (1200m) ...
Samadoubt chasing another Randwick feature
Samadoubt has been in the form of his career this spring, a trend his trainer and jockey believe can continue ...
Huge weight concession gives Singapore Sling hope against Beauty Generation
Singapore Sling will attempt the seemingly insurmountable task of defeating Beauty Generation in Sunday’s (20 October) Group 2 Oriental Watch ...
Trent Busuttin excited at Dancer’s Cup bid
Co-trainer Trent Busuttin admits he is a little on edge ahead of the Caulfield Cup in which he will saddle ...
Clark focuses on harnessing Nature’s speed
Speed is Nature Strip's biggest asset but to win the Everest, jockey Tim Clark knows he needs to use it ...
Victorian trainer loses Supreme Court bid
Trainer Jarrod McLean has lost his Supreme Court case against Racing Victoria, after claiming police unlawfully gave the industry body ...
V’landys wants action over horse cruelty
Peter V'landys says the Queensland government must step in to punish perpetrators filmed torturing horses ...
Testashadow finds right race at Eagle Farm
Warwick Farm trainer Gary Portelli has again turned to Brisbane as he chases a suitable race for veteran Testashadow at ...
Garry Newham wins Wayne Wilson Medal
Gold Coast trainer Garry Newham has won the Wayne Wilson Medal for outstanding performance by a Queensland trainer last season ...
Racehorse breeders call for transparency
The Thoroughbred Breeders Association has condemned ill treatment and slaughter of retired racehorses and says more transparency is needed ...
Cross Counter not back to regular work yet
Connections of Cross Counter are hoping the stayer can soon resume regular training after suffering a minor setback with a ...
Overseas results in the $5m Caulfield Cup
A look at the international influence on the Caulfield Cup, the $5 million race that has attracted six overseas-trained horses ...
Japanese stayers ready for Cup challenge
Chestnut Coat and Sole Impact will fly the flag for Japan when they line up in the $5 million Caulfield ...
Group One star Black Heart Bart retired
Black Heart Bart will spend his retirement on Darren Weir's farm along with Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance ...
Randwick gets synthetic training track
A new synthetic track surface allowing for all-weather training is being installed at Sydney's Randwick Racecourse ...
Wide draw for Tom Melbourne in G3 Moonga
Hugh Bowman will have to overcome a wide draw on Tom Melbourne in the Moonga Stakes when he rides the ...
Melham gets another Caulfield Cup chance
After finishing third in the 2017 Caulfield Cup on Johannes Vermeer, jockey Ben Melham is hoping for an even better ...
Irish stayer to relish O’Brien master plan
Irish star The Cliffsofmoher is rated the main threat to Australian-trained stayers Kings Will Dream and Youngstar in the Caulfield ...
Blinkers for Fifteen Rounds at Randwick
Joe Pride has made a key gear change to Fifteen Rounds ahead of the colt's toughest test in the Brian ...
Lindsay Park duo on trial for Derby bids
Stablemates Sikorsky and Muswellbrook will be out to press their Victoria Derby claims when they are tested over 2000m in ...
Sir Charles Road out to stake Cup claims
Co-trainer Lance O'Sullivan will rely on attrition to get New Zealand stayer Sir Charles Road into the Melbourne Cup if ...
Grey high-weights opt to sprint in Sunday’s G2 Premier Bowl
Everyone loves a grey, they say, and Hong Kong’s three best of that hue will all vie for affection in ...
Beauty Generation relishes the rain in final gallop for Oriental Watch Sha Tin Trophy
Beauty Generation galloped on a dampened turf track at Sha Tin this morning (Thursday, 18 October) and relished every step ...
Newcastle trainer has spring in his step
A two-year-old starting its racing journey and a progressive sprinter will spearhead trainer Paul Perry's two-state team at Randwick and ...
Double-up Ting has ring of confidence as local riders sing his praises
Local talent is a hot button issue in Hong Kong racing and homegrown heroes were firmly in the spotlight at ...
Strong Cup tempo a key for UK stayer: Dunn
Dwayne Dunn insists UK stayer Duretto has the right form to make a bold bid in the $5 million Caulfield ...
Schweida’s Odyssey ready to go one better
Trainers Kelly Schweida and David Vandyke have strong chances against early-season star Guntantes at Doomben ...
Charles Road loving Melbourne: O’Sullivan
A bright and content Charles Road is poised to enhance his Group 1 Melbourne Cup (3200m) claims with a bold ...
Da Cruz pair ready for Sweynesse Cambridge trainer
Martin Da Cruz is taking a cautious approach with his talented sprinters Packing Eagle and Elusive Treasure going into Saturday's ...
Nikitas to honour Kelso Wood at Doomben
Trainer Chris Munce hopes to pay tribute to the late Kelso Wood by winning with Nikitas at Doomben ...
Rich Charm snares Listed win at Caulfield
The Udyta Clake-trained sprinter Rich Charm has made the step up to stakes level with a Listed race win at ...
Unforgotten at forefront of Waller treble
The Chris Waller-trained filly Unforgotten has shown the benefits of a preparation in Queensland with a first-up win at Canterbury ...
Jukebox completes Caulfield tune up for Coolmore Stud Stakes
TRAINER Aaron Purcell admitted that star galloper Jukebox "needed" its run in Blue Sapphire Stakes to prepare for an assault ...
Stonebrook untroubled to extend sequence
Stonebrook has made it four wins from as many starts in scoring at Canterbury ...
Fresh Formality prevails in Blue Sapphire
After a tough trip in the Golden Rose in Sydney, Lindsay Park have freshened Formality for the Blue Sapphire Stakes ...
Snowden colt continues post-Everest high
Peter and Paul Snowden have no reason to end their post-Everest party, with Star Of Africa winning at Canterbury ...
Bonneval to face another vet inspection
A Racing Victoria veterinary inspection has found Bonneval to be lame and she will need to be inspected again before ...
Quilate pair to team up in Caulfield Cup
Quilate has scored an important stakes race win which her trainer and jockey will try to replicate with Abbey Marie ...
Caulfield Cup head-to-head betting Humidor vs. Johannes Vermeer
FORGET the group one races that have already been run-and-won this spring, the first real major race of the Melbourne ...
Marsh’s Guineas hand to be dealt at Te Rapa
TRAINER Stephen Marsh’s hopes of dual representation in the opening group one event of the season for the three-year-olds will ...
Temple Of Bel on target for VRC Oaks start
Archie Alexander is looking towards the VRC Oaks with Temple Of Bel, a daughter of former Blue Diamond Stakes winner ...
Social Element set to step up in Tatts Cup
Consistent stayer Social Element will step up in grade in the City Tattersalls Club Cup at Randwick ...
Classic hopes for Godolphin 3YO Ataraxia
Dulcify Quality winner Ataraxia gets a chance to press his Victoria Derby claims when he steps up to 2000m in ...
Sin To Win fights back for Caulfield win
Lindsay Park may have unearthed a long-range Cups contender after Sin To Win scored a fighting win at Caulfield ...
Boom 3YO Precious One out of Guineas contention
UNBEATEN filly The Precious One has been denied the opportunity of repeating history at Riccarton next month. Injury has ruled ...
Rise in distance no issue for Class Above
TRAINER Gerald Innes believes Class Above has a bright middle distance future, although he is wary of the heavy conditions ...
McEvoy to test Cool Passion in Tristarc
Trainer Tony McEvoy is keen to try former Perth sprinter Cool Passion over 1400m in the Tristarc Stakes with a ...
Ron Quinton duo tune up for Myer Classic
Daysee Doom and Dixie Blossoms will prepare for the Myer Classic at Flemington in The Nivison at Randwick ...
Single Gaze preparing well for Caulfield and Melbourne Cup tilt
CANBERRA-based trainer Nick Olive was bullish about the chances of Single Gaze in Saturday's Caulfield Cup. The five-year-old mare hasn't ...
Single Gaze at peak for Caulfield Cup bid
Canberra trainer Nick Olive is looking forward to seeing his stable star Single Gaze step up to 2400m under handicap ...
Boss suspension reduced, free for G1 ride
Glen Boss has had a win before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board ...
Bennett prepares to get back in the saddle
Former NSW trainer Greg Bennett is to return to racing as horse-breaker and pre-trainer ...
Saint Patricks Day to lead Munce charge
Chris Munce has already had more than 100 winners in less than three years as a trainer and he aims ...
2017 Caulfield Cup runner guide with top race tips, form and odds
THE Caulfield Cup is the first major race of the Melbourne Cup carnival and we have a runner-by-runner betting guide ...
Qld 2yo ballot conditions to be changed
Queensland trainers are confident the ballot conditions for two-year-old races will be charged after some trial winners have been made ...
Werther a “live chance” ahead of Sunday’s Oriental Watch Trophy
CHAMPION trainer John Moore has labelled former Horse of the Year winner Werther as a "live chance" in this Sunday's ...
Star-studded Champion Stakes at Ascot
Cracksman and Barney Roy are among 17 horses confirmed for the Champion Stakes at Ascot ...
Dunn gets Cox Plate chance on Hauraki
Dwayne Dunn will be out to make the most of his call-up to ride Hauraki in the Cox Plate after ...
Yendall sheds the kilos for Cox Plate ride
Jockey Christine Puls says her husband Dean Yendall is dedicated to losing the kilograms ahead of his Cox Plate ride ...
Top Striker looking to score Randwick goal
Trainer Greg Hickman says Top Striker's tendency to make mistakes has convinced him he will be more competitive over 1000m ...
Typhoons a concern for Hong Kong riders
Typhoons around Hong Kong could deny jockeys Joao Moreira and Sam Clipperton their chances in Group One races at Moonee ...
Internationals take aim in Geelong Cup
Three horses making their Australian debuts will be out to press their claims for the Melbourne Cup when they line ...
Winx fine tuning ahead of Cox Plate
Trainer Chris Waller won't be over-taxing Winx in the final few days leading up to her defence of the Cox ...
Chautauqua has inside draw for Manikato
Dwayne Dunn would have preferred a wider barrier for Chautauqua but has confidence in the star sprinter's ability heading to ...
Pretty Punk to rock the Geelong Classic
The Geelong Classic will be a defining spring race for Pretty Punk as she puts her VRC Oaks credentials on ...
Winx and Hartnell headline Cox Plate field
Champion mare Winx has tightened to $1.90 for the Cox Plate after drawing barrier three while main rival Hartnell has ...
Percy Sykes Stakes elevated to Gr2 status
The Australian Pattern Committee has upgraded the Percy Sykes Stakes for two-year-old fillies to Group Two status ...
Stakes win gives boost to in-form Smith
Trainer Matthew Smith says Sharpsburg might be looking for further than the 1000m race he is set to run in ...
Williams fails in careless riding appeal
Dwayne Dunn will ride Hauraki in the Cox Plate with Craig Williams failing in his appeal against a careless riding ...
Samantha Clenton has surgery on vertebrae
Doctors have operated on apprentice jockey Samantha Clenton's fractured vertebrae suffered in a race fall at Scone ...
Winx firms to win the Cox Plate
Winx has firmed to $1.90 to defend her Cox Plate title after drawing barrier three while Hartnell is out to ...
Winx draws barrier three in Cox Plate
Winx will start from barrier three of 10 in her defence of the Cox Plate at Moonee Valley ...
Chautauqua draws barrier one in Manikato
Defending titleholder Chautauqua has drawn the inside barrier for the Group One Manikato Stakes at Moonee Valley ...
Weights to rise in Melbourne Cup
Big Orange and Our Ivanhowe will be the equal Melbourne Cup topweights with Preferment to miss the race, forcing weights ...
Winx has hit-out at Moonee Valley
Winx has had a gallop at Moonee Valley in preparation for her defence of the Cox Plate ...
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