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.
Danny Shum chasing Happy Valley riches
Trainer Danny Shum will bid for a fourth victory in the DBS x Manulife Million Challenge at Happy Valley on ...
Zac Purton to reunite with Voyage Bubble in Hong Kong Gold Cup
Zac Purton will bid for a fourth Group 1 Hong Kong Gold Cup (2000m) win when the six-time Hong Kong ...
The Follow Files: Chris Waller runners return in fine style
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found runners from Flemington and Randwick last Saturday that are worth keeping an ...
Pakenham races preview & free betting tips | February 22, 2024
Racing returns to Pakenham Racecourse this Thursday evening. Check out HorseBetting's best bets and free quaddie tips for the eight-race ...
Blue Diamond Stakes: Undefeated colts head Group 1 market
The Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes will headline the bumper 10-race card at Caulfield on Saturday, with 16 runners and ...
Pendragon wins Werribee jumpout, on track for Australian Guineas
Pendragon got his Australian campaign off to the best possible start at Werribee on Monday, comfortably winning his 1100m jumpout ...
Sailor Jack looking to gain Auckland Cup berth
Sailor Jack changed stables with a view to a jumping career, but now looms as a first black-type runner for ...
Daniel Stackhouse to stick with Benedetta in Oakleigh Plate
Daniel Stackhouse is committed to a rigorous diet regimen this week to meet the 53-kilogram weight requirement for his ride ...
Chris Waller’s Soulcombe ruled out of autumn carnival
Trainer Chris Waller announced that Melbourne Cup runner-up Soulcombe's autumn campaign has been derailed due to an unfortunate injury ...
Tuesday free racing tips & best odds | February 20, 2024
Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Warwick Farm preview, free tips & value bets | Wednesday, Feb 22
Racing heads to Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program commencing at 2:20pm. See our best ...
Sale races best bets & quaddie tips | February 22, 2023
Racing heads to Sale on Wednesday afternoon for a seven-race program, and HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and ...
Otaki next port of call for La Crique
Top mare La Crique has bounced back from an uncomfortable experience when resuming at Te Rapa and will head south ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 20, 2023
Horse Racing on Sunday, February 19 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found ...
I Wish I Win proves sprinting credentials
High-class four-year-old I Wish I Win showed that his versatility extends to sprinting when producing the day’s eye-catcher at Flemington ...
Wyong racing tips & quaddie selections | Tuesday, February 21
Racing heads to Wyong Race Club on Tuesday afternoon with a very competitive eight-race program set to be run and ...
Oakleigh Plate option for Roch ‘N’ Horse
Dual Group One straight course winner Roch ‘N’ Horse is a possible starter in Saturday’s Group 1 Oakleigh Plate (1100m) ...
Atullibigeal emerges as Hong Kong Derby contender
David Hall plans to run Atullibigeal in the HK$24 million Hong Kong Derby (2000m) on March 19 after victory at ...
Russian Emperor rules in Qatar’s H.H. The Amir Trophy
Russian Emperor landed a famous victory for Hong Kong in the Group 1 H.H. The Amir Trophy (2400m) for trainer ...
Press Charges upsets in Southland Guineas
An aggressive display of front running riding by Lisa Allpress paved the way for lightly raced three-year-old Press Charges to ...
Lightning strikes in Avondale Guineas
Classy three-year-old Desert Lightning thrust himself to the forefront of discussions surrounding the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) when ...
Aquacade issues powerful Cup statement at Pukekohe
In-form staying mare Aquacade declared she is the horse to beat in the Group 2 Auckland Cup (3200m) with an ...
Red centre star Dakota Lee scratched at barrier once again
The much-anticipated return of Dakota Lee on Saturday generated excitement in NT, the excitement was cut short when Dakota Lee ...
Warrnambool best bets & quaddie tips | February 20, 2023
Warrnambool Racing Club will host an seven-race program on Sunday. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and quaddie tips ...
Terang betting tips, value bets & quaddie | Monday, February 21
HorseBetting.com.au's James Herbert brings you his best bets, value picks and quaddie selections for the eight-race card at Terang on ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 20, 2022
Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Hometown glory for McKay and Palmetto
Local trainer Sally McKay got the win she has long desired when progressive three-year-old Palmetto proved to good for his ...
Pinarello stakes late Derby claim
Just as pundits were set to talk of the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Ellerslie on March ...
La Crique stamps Derby credentials with Avondale Guineas victory
If there were any doubts about exciting three-year-old filly La Crique’s claims as a contender for top honours in next ...
Wide gate no issue for Golden Sixty and Vincent Ho
Vincent Ho has downplayed Golden Sixty’s outside draw as Blake Shinn plots the champion’s downfall aboard Russian Emperor in the ...
Hinepara upsets in Avondale Cup
Ashvin Goindasamy loves upsetting in big races at Ellerslie and he did it again on Saturday when guiding Levin visitor ...
Queen And Sky Share Oakleigh Plate Honours
Top apprentice Teo Nugent was happy to share the spoils as Portland Sky dead-heated for victory in the Oakleigh Plate ...
Sam Freedman Claims First Group One
Artorius has given trainer Anthony Freedman and jockey Luke Currie their second Blue Diamond Stakes in three years and Sam ...
Baker’s Autumn Gets Cooking With Aegon
New Zealander Aegon has created a huge impression at his Australian debut with a scintillating Hobartville Stakes victory over Sydney's ...
Kiwi Mare Is More Than A Probabeel Star
Brilliant New Zealand mare Probabeel has won her third Group One race, comfortably accounting for a high-class field in the ...
Waller Getting Slipper Affairs In Order
Chris Waller-trained youngster Home Affairs has booked his spot in the world's richest two-year-old race with a determined victory in ...
Gatton Top Tips, Best Value Bets & Quaddie | Sunday, 21/02/21
Horsebetting's top tipping experts bring you the best odds, value bets, racing tips and quaddie selection for the Gatton race ...
Wet Track Proves No Barrier For Waller Duo
Classy mare Subpoenaed has led home a Millie Fox Stakes quinella for the Chris Waller stable, defeating stablemate Madam Rouge ...
Payne Mulls Over Cup Tilt For Defibrillate
Patrick Payne wanted to see Defibrillate win with more authority but he will still consider an Australian Cup berth for ...
Cummings Predicts Bright Future For Colt
Godolphin three-year-old Andermatt has earned himself a shot at better races after putting his mind on the job to score ...
Chilean triple Group 1 winner Panfield to put HK Derby credentials on the line
Excellent Proposal’s rousing Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m) victory set the benchmark for this year’s BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) ...
Platinum Invador ticks plenty of boxes
Central Districts stayer Platinum Invador has a number of factors in his favour when he contests the Group 2 Wallen ...
Stakes targets beckon regally-bred filly
Regally-bred filly Aquaoir will head to Ellerslie on Saturday in preparation for a tilt at the Group 3 Sunline Vase ...
Punt Drunk : Blue Diamond, Caulfield, Rosehill, Beers & Tips!
Punt Drunk takes a look at all our top Group and Listed horse races at Caulfield, Rosehill and Morphettville today ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Foodie for So
Chris So’s season has been laboured but the handler saddled his fourth winner inside of three weeks when Foodie Princess ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Injured Native River out of Gold Cup
Native River has been ruled out of the Cheltenham Gold Cup with a suspensory injury ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Shoals scratched from Oakleigh Plate
The Anthony Freedman stable has withdrawn topweight Shoals from the Group One Oakleigh Plate at Caulfield ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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) ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Hartnell topweight for Doncaster Mile
Hartnell has been given top weight of 58 kilograms for the Doncaster Mile with Chautauqua to carr 56.5kg ...
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 ...
Exospheric to return in Peter Young Stakes
Caulfield Cup placegetter Exospheric will begin his second Australian campaign in the Peter Young Stakes at Caulfield ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd to appeal ban
Brisbane jockey Robbie Fradd will appeal a 14 day-suspension, his fourth this year ...
Another milestone for jockey Greg Ryan
NSW country jockey Greg Ryan has passed a milestone 3500 winners with a double at Dubbo ...
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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