Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 20th February
This day 20th 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.
Plonka books Country Championship berth
Plonka and Gracie Belle have booked their tickets to the Country Championship final with their one-two finish in the qualifying ...
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Boss after more feature wins on Kolding
While Glen Boss expects Kolding to improve again heading into the All-Star Mile, he believes the gelding will prove hard ...
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Fayerra’s rough run has Silver lining
Trainer Anthony Cummings is confident Fayerra can acquit herself well in the Silver Slipper after being scratched from the Blue ...
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Lindsay Park imports set for Caulfield
Irish imports Cape Of Good Hope and Constantinople return for autumn campaigns after showing their potential for Lindsay Park in ...
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Mr Quickie on target for All-Star Mile
Mr Quickie has secured a spot in the $5 million All-Star Mile with the plan to run the gelding in ...
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Light autumn, vintage spring for Wine
Hawkes Racing will have at least three runners at Rosehill including Master Of Wine who is on a long-range path ...
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Richards has sights on Group 1 Oakleigh Plate
After winning the Lightning Stakes at Flemington, South Australian trainer Gordon Richards is back in Melbourne chasing Oakleigh Plate success ...
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Alligator Blood tops All-Star Mile poll
Alligator Blood and six individual Group One winners feature among the top 10 vote getters to secure spots in the ...
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Mixed success for Berry, Rawiller
Tommy Berry has won his appeal against a riding suspension while Nash Rawiller has been unsuccessful in getting his penalty ...
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Lees to test Coolmore waters with mares
A trio of mares from the Kris Lees stable will be bidding to book spots in the Coolmore Classic when ...
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Ringo’s A Rockstar to revive memories
Memories of the late trainer Norm Stephens' win in the Silver Slipper will be revived if Ringo's A Rockstar is ...
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McEvoy pumped to link with Castelvecchio
Kerrin McEvoy is feeling the nerves ahead of his first race ride on Castelvecchio in the Hobartville Stakes, but the ...
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Numbers favour a Maher and Eustace victory
If the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield was decided purely on stable entries, Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have the ...
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Foodie for So
Chris So’s season has been laboured but the handler saddled his fourth winner inside of three weeks when Foodie Princess ...
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Righteous ride seals Moreira hat-trick
Joao Moreira’s brilliant form continued last night as the championship leader sealed a hat-trick with a ride of composed aplomb ...
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Big Time Baby has Dubai target after impressive win
Big Time Baby could be Dubai-bound after an impressive victory off top-weight in the Class 2 Cha Kwo Ling Handicap ...
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Supera stays home for Lisa Chittick Plate
Ken and Bev Kelso have opted for the safe option with their star mare Supera. The Matamata trainers had originally ...
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Trans-Tasman assault for Te Akau
Having stakes contenders on both sides of the Tasman is becoming a common occurrence for Te Akau trainer Jamie Richards ...
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New tactics for Super Too at Eagle Farm
Trainer Tony Gollan is hoping to use new tactics on noted speed horse Super Too when she makes her Brisbane ...
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Mark Zahra to miss Australian Guineas day
Mark Zahra will miss the Australian Guineas meeting after failing in his appeal against the severity of an eight-meeting careless ...
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Kemp pair give Wishart a chance at double
Trainer Kevin Kemp is hoping a change of luck for In Your Element and Naval Strike can give apprentice Maddy ...
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Injured Native River out of Gold Cup
Native River has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup with a suspensory injury ...
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Gear change works wonders for Ronan’s Rock
Gear changes have done their job on Sandown winner Ronan's Rock but have not worked so well on his Lindsay ...
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Classique Legend impressive on debut
Classique Legend has made an impressive debut at Randwick to set himself up for autumn targets before his likely move ...
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In-form McEvoy completes a Sandown treble
Tony McEvoy is the in-form stable posting a Sandown treble to follow a Morphettville quartet earlier in the month ...
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Shoals scratched from Oakleigh Plate
The Anthony Freedman stable has withdrawn topweight Shoals from the Group One Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield ...
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Price with shot at another G1 Blue Diamond
Trainer Mick Price admits Shotmaker has a tough task to overcome his Blue Diamond barrier but says the colt has ...
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Craig Williams to ride Encryption 1kg over
Craig Williams has been given permission to ride three-year-old colt Encryption 1kg over his allocated 50kg in the Oakleigh Plate ...
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Veranes shows her class at the Gold Coast
Expensive filly Veranes has finally lived up to the big opinion of her with an impressive win at the Gold ...
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Manuel chasing another Group One upset
After winning the C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield last start, the Tony McEvoy-trained Manuel is aiming for another Group ...
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James Cummings wary of Tassort’s rivals
Golden Slipper favourite Tassort has opened in the red for the Silver Slipper but will face a stern test when ...
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Kiwi Sensei to be tested in Oakleigh Plate
New Zealand trainer Michael Pitman will test Group One-placed sprinter Sensei against Australia's speedsters in the Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield ...
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Shadows Cast ready to add to Group One haul
Awapuni trainer Mark Oulaghan is pleased with his Group One winning miler Shadows Cast heading into Saturday’s Group 1 Haunui ...
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Melham pins faith in Immortal for Diamond
Jockey Ben Melham has opted for unbeaten colt I Am Immortal as he chases a first win in Victoria's premier ...
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Hobartville to provide guide to G1 Guineas
All eyes will be on The Autumn Sun in the Hobartville Stakes but the race is also an important stepping ...
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Short-priced favourite hits brickwall at Avondale
IF punters ever wanted a reason not to back the New Zealand gallops prior to the Australian races jumping off, ...
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Lucas Miller has ray of hope for 2yo
Smart filly Raay Of Dreams can give her owner/breeder, former top rugby league player Lucas Miller, another thrill by winning ...
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Capacity field to run in G1 Oakleigh Plate
Oakleigh Plate favourite Nature Strip has drawn barrier five for the Group One Oakleigh Plate which has attracted a full ...
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Damian Browne likely to need more surgery
Multiple Group One-winning jockey Damian Browne is looking to have surgery on his legs in a bid to return to ...
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Ellis buoyed by yearling interest
Te Akau Racing has enjoyed a stellar season on the track and principal David Ellis is hoping that will continue ...
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Alizee draws wide in G1 Futurity Stakes
Star mare Alizee will jump from a wide barrier in the Group One weight-for-age Futurity Stakes which has attracted a ...
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Trainer Ben Currie to seek stay at QCAT
Trainer Ben Currie will apply for a stay of a suspension arising from a show cause hearing in the Queensland ...
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De Sousa relies on All You Know, looks forward to Hong Kong extension
All You Know played a role in Silvestre de Sousa’s dazzling International Jockeys Championship triumph back in December and the ...
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Gordon Elliott hoping Apple’s Jade can seize Champion Hurdle chance
Gordon Elliott believes Apple’s Jade has gone from “strength to strength” this season as he prepares the mare for a ...
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Chris So better for the run as he prepares Classic Emperor for Meydan
Trainer Chris So has declared himself to be “better with experience” as he prepares Hong Kong raider Classic Emperor for ...
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Ivictory to make Happy Valley debut with Joao Moreira in saddle
Joao Moreira partnered the four-year-old Ivictory to an easy Class 3 score over the distance at Sha Tin earlier this ...
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Brett Prebble staring down milestone 800 HK wins at Happy Valley
Brett Prebble is looking for a landmark win on Super Fluke in the Class 1 Happy Valley Trophy Handicap (1200m) ...
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Pingwu Spark faces G1 test in Sha Tin’s Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup
Jockey Derek Leung is hopeful that giant grey Pingwu Spark can graduate to Group 1 company when he faces his ...
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Free entry for G1 HKJC feature races closes in 4 weeks
The free entry period for the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s three spring Group 1 features, the Audemars Piguet Queen Elizabeth ...
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Pitman’s ready to raid North Island riches with stable stars
Riccarton trainers Michael and Matthew Pitman are readying their troops for North Island raids. “For the Otaki meeting that’s been ...
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High Spirits in anything but and headed for the paddock
Promising staying mare High Spirits has been turned out following her unplaced run at Ellerslie in the Nathan’s Memorial (2400m) ...
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Brisbane Winter Carnival the target for NZ mare Prom Queen
Brisbane high on priority list for NZ mare Prom Queen. The Queensland winter carnival remains firmly on the radar of ...
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Untamed Diamond to be spelled before Brisbane Winter Carnival
A series of misfortune has put a spanner in the works in the race plans for quality stakes-winning mare Untamed ...
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Flying Feet out of New Zealand Derby conetention though injury
There is a tinge of disappointment in Joseph Waldron’s Te Awamutu stable after his Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) ...
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First acceptors taken for Flemington Group Ones
A host of big names remain in contention for autumn Group One races at Flemington after first acceptances but there ...
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New Zealand Oaks favourite Treasure to start in G3 Lowlands Stakes
Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) favourite Treasure will return to the central districts for her final run ahead of ...
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Simon Morrish suspended by RAD Board for raceday treatments
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has handed out a suspension and a fine to Ballarat-based trainer Simon Morrish ...
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Efforts ramp up to get Winx to England
English racing officials are in Australia ramping up efforts to convince the connections of Winx to take her to the ...
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Miss Wilson set to defend her Cuddle Stakes title
Multiple stakes winner Miss Wilson will be back in action on her home course next month. The Hastings mare has ...
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Excelsior Island chasing NZ Oaks start
Promising filly Excelsior Island has two chances to earn her place in next month’s Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) ...
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Mighty Boss to take on older horses again in Futurity Stakes
Caulfield Guineas winner Mighty Boss is set to take on older horses again in the Group One Futurity Stakes after ...
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Daysee Doom set for comeback in Millie Fox Stakes
Ron Quinton is confident quality mare Daysee Doom can make an impressive comeback in the Millie Fox Stakes on her ...
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Ascot betting tips & full form for Wednesday, February 21
ASCOT returns this Wednesday as the west hosts a strong eight race card. Perth knows how to put on quality ...
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Long Leaf favourite in open Blue Diamond Stakes
After drawing barrier seven in the Blue Diamond Stakes, Long Leaf has been promoted to outright favouritism for the Blue ...
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Ace High continues Group 1 path toward Hobartville Stakes
Dual Group One winner Ace High will continue his build-up to further Classic glory when he runs in the Hobartville ...
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Mick Price looks to Sydney with Seabrook
The Mick Price-trained filly Seabrook is scheduled to have her next start in the Reisling Stakes in Sydney after failing ...
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Canterbury tips & full form for Wednesday, February 21
SYDNEY racing this Wednesday is at Canterbury as the south-western suburb hosts eight races. A great day of racing awaits ...
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Golden Slipper dream on line for Royal Witness
John Sargent will know whether his Golden Slipper dream is still alive with Royal Witness after the colt has a ...
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No Diamond joy for Hayes with Seberate
Seberate has missed out on a start in the Blue Diamond Stakes but can gain some minor consolation for connections ...
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Caulfield betting tips & full form for Wednesday, February 21
CAULFIELD returns for a mid-week meet this Wednesday as the course gets into gear ahead of the Blue Diamond Stakes ...
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NSW jockey Terry Green banned for 5 years over drug positive
NSW jockey Terry Green has been banned for five years after pleading guilty to a breach of the drug rules ...
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Crack Me Up has easy trial at Doomben
Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up has not been overly extended in a Doomben barrier trial in the lead-up to ...
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Af Maher Wins Hh Ruler Of Sharjah Trophy In Season Finale
Saturday’s sixth and final meeting of the Sharjah season featured their biggest race of the campaign, HH The Ruler Of ...
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Long Leaf favourite for Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes
Long Leaf is the favourite in an open market for the $1.5 million Group One Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield ...
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Mackay firmers & drifters for Tuesday, February 20
QUEENSLAND'S key meeting today is at Mackay as the venue hosts a seven race card this Tuesday. The punters have ...
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Capacity field for Group One Blue Diamond Stakes
A capacity field has been declared for Victoria's premier race for two-year-olds, the Blue Diamond Stakes at Caulfield ...
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Wyong market movers for Tuesday, February 20
WYONG returns this Tuesday and there have been plenty of moves across the eight races today. Let's take a look ...
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Sale market movers for Tuesday, February 20
SALE is Victoria's key meet for the day and the punters have shopped early in the Victorian town. We have ...
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Bons Away impressing ahead of G1 sprint
Trainer Aaron Purcell will saddle up two runners in the Group One Oakleigh Plate including Bons Away who will tackle ...
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Winx opens at $1.10 for Chipping Norton
Winx will again be the star of the show when she goes for back-to-back Chippng Norton Stakes wins at Randwick ...
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Property earns shot at Blue Diamond Stakes
Property has been confirmed as a Blue Diamond Stakes late entry and will be out to add the $1.5 million ...
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Property earns shot at Blue Diamond Stakes
Property has been confirmed as a Blue Diamond Stakes late entry and will be out to add the $1.5 million ...
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Newitt after third Oakleigh Plate success
Jockey Craig Newitt will be chasing his third Oakleigh Plate win when he rides dual Group One-winning colt Extreme Choice ...
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A twitter review of the weekend in thoroughbred racing
SOCIAL media, especially Twitter, has given punters the ability to share their passion and have their voices heard. Once the domain of ...
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Hartnell topweight for Doncaster Mile
Hartnell has been given top weight of 58 kilograms for the Doncaster Mile with Chautauqua to carr 56.5kg ...
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Zielke to celebrate move to Toowoomba
Trainer John Zielke has completed his move to Toowoomba and hopes to celebrate with a win by stable star Ruby ...
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Exospheric to return in Peter Young Stakes
Caulfield Cup placegetter Exospheric will begin his second Australian campaign in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield ...
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Winx opens $1.10 for G1 Chipping Norton
Winx could have up to 12 rivals when she chases her 15th consecutive win in the Chipping Norton Stakes for ...
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Only seven nominations for Futurity Stakes
The Group One Futurity Stakes has attracted only seven nominations including four horses from the stable of premier Victorian trainer ...
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Can Hartnell turn the tables on Winx in 2017 Chipping Norton?
WINX is searching for its 15th consecutive win in this Saturday's Chipping Norton Stakes, but can Hartnell be the one ...
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Rosehill midweek racing form and free tips, Wednesday February 22
THE autumn carnival lead-up is providing racing punters with some great betting opportunities and the quality continues this Wednesday at ...
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Rapper Dragon one step closer to Hong Kong Classic Series victory
RAPPER Dragon is one win away from becoming the first horse to win the Four-Year-Old Classic Series after taking out ...
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Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd to appeal ban
Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd will appeal a 14 day-suspension, his fourth this year ...
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Another milestone for jockey Greg Ryan
NSW country jockey Greg Ryan has passed a milestone 3500 winners with a double at Dubbo ...
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Bowman to miss Randwick Guineas day
Jockey Hugh Bowman' will miss the Randwick Guineas meeting because of a suspension incurred in Hong Kong ...
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