Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 28th February
This day 28th 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.
Brudenell & Zahra storm home to land Abell Stakes for Kris Lees
Brudenell secured his tenth career win with a sharp sprint to claim the Abell Stakes at Moonee Valley for trainer ...
Mainland milers chase $200,000 payday
Saturday’s renewal of the Southern Mile Final has drawn a full field of 14, with locals facing off against contingents ...
Gerard hopes for poignant Flemington triumph
Barely 48 hours after the sad loss of her former training partner Mike Moroney, Pam Gerard will saddle a Group ...
Patterson hoping for positive ending to devastating week
Leica Lucy will contest the Group 2 Lowland Stakes (2100m) at Trentham, which will be her final lead-in run to ...
Consistent Myakkabelle on track for Oaks dress rehearsal
Myakkabelle will take the final step towards the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks (2400m) in Sunday’s Group 2 Jennian Homes ...
Thurlow continues southern raid
Bill Thurlow will continue his southern raid this weekend when Steal My Thunder is joined by reinforcements Royal Sovereigns and ...
Rubylot heads David Hayes duo in Hong Kong Classic Cup
David Hayes-trained Rubylot and Mondial will take their place in the Group 1 Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) at Sha ...
More in store for Johannes Brahms as Hong Kong Classic Cup looms
After a weekend celebrating Hong Kong’s star thoroughbreds racing on the world stage, attention now turns to Sunday’s Hong Kong ...
Golden Mile set for racetrack return
Former Darley stallion Golden Mile is set to resume as a gelding in the Liverpool City Cup at Randwick, with ...
Mornington Glory ruled out of autumn
Moir Stakes winner Mornington Glory has been sidelined for the rest of the autumn carnival due to injury and a ...
Gillett looking good to defend Alice Springs trainers’ title
Terry Gillett will have several chances to extend his lead in the Alice Springs trainers' premiership this Saturday at Pioneer ...
Hyeronimus & Shaggy out to keep Golden Slipper hopes alive
Adam Hyeronimus is aiming to keep Golden Slipper hopes alive for unbeaten colt Shaggy in Saturday’s Skyline Stakes at Randwick ...
Friday’s horse racing tips & free betting previews | February 28
Nine horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, February 28. Check out HorseBetting's free betting tips ...
Wynne travelling south with Turf War
Samantha Wynne will head south to Wingatui on Saturday where she will be trying to claim the lion’s share of ...
Trust In You building towards Auckland Cup assignment
Trust In You will have his second look at Ellerslie on Saturday before he returns to the Auckland track seven ...
Darwin Friday racing tips & quaddie picks | March 1, 2024
HorseBetting.com.au brings you free racing tips and quaddie selections for the Darwin races at Fannie Bay on Friday, March 1 ...
Australian Guineas 2024 betting preview & free tips | March 2
The Group 1 Australian Guineas (1600m) is the marquee event on Saturday's 10-race card at Flemington. Check out HorseBetting's free ...
Learning To Fly heads wide-open Surround Stakes betting market
The Surround Stakes (1400m) for the three-year-old fillies is the second of two mouthwatering Group 1 clashes at Randwick this ...
Fangirl opens odds-on for Verry Elleegant Stakes
The Group 1 Verry Elleegant Stakes (1600m) has attracted a quality 10-horse field to Randwick on Saturday, with Fangirl opening ...
Blinkers on Star Mac in Hong Kong Classic Cup
Star Mac will look a little different when he lines up in Sunday’s HK$13 million Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m) ...
Australian Guineas draws capacity field of three-year-olds
The Group 1 Australian Guineas will headline the 10-race card at Flemington on Saturday, with 18 runners accepting for the ...
Wednesday free horse racing tips & best bets | February 28, 2024
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Pakenham Thursday racing tips & quaddie | February 29, 2024
The Future Stars Final headlines the eight-race card at Pakenham on Thursday night. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie ...
Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, March 2
A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Thursday night. HorseBetting's Ciaran Jackman presents his best bets and ...
Zac Purton’s chasing record for fastest 100 wins
Zac Purton will pursue a memorable 100th win this season when he heads to Happy Valley on Wednesday night armed ...
Val Di Zoldo poised to confirm Oaks claims
Promising filly Val Di Zoldo will kick-start a big period of feature race participation for Cambridge trainer Tony Pike when ...
Top apprentice sidelined
Kelsey Hannan, the New Zealand's leading apprentice jockey, has been sidelined following a fall at Riccarton last Friday. Hannan, who ...
All go for Legarto for Melbourne
Fresh from a top-level victory last weekend, Ken and Bev Kelso are looking forward to the challenge of another in ...
Pennyweka primed for Lowland Stakes
Pennyweka will cross the Tararua Ranges on Wednesday in the hope of snaring Group glory at Awapuni. The Wairarapa filly ...
Prowess out of Derby
Prowess, the second-favourite for Saturday’s Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) at Te Rapa, has been withdrawn from the $1 ...
Derby trip a plus for Dynastic
Mark Walker is under no illusion about the enormity of the task ahead of Dynastic in this weekend’s Group 1 ...
Follow Files: Melbourne Cup winner dazzles on racetrack return
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses that are worth keeping an eye on next start from ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 28, 2023
Horse Racing on Tuesday, February 28 will feature three meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found ...
Happy Valley racing tips, top odds & quaddie | March 1, 2023
Hong Kong racing heads to Happy Valley Racecourse on Wednesday evening for a nine-race program under lights. See our best ...
Star-studded fields for Randwick Guineas Day
Several genuine stars of the track have been nominated for in this Saturday’s Royal Randwick meeting, headlined by Zaaki, Nature ...
Punt Drunk: Floods wreak havoc with Queensland racing
South-East Queensland tracks continue to get hammered by rain and floodwater, a clash of the titans beckons down in Victoria, ...
Profondo connections stump up for Australian Guineas spot
Richard Litt and connections of Profondo have paid a $27,500 late entry fee for the star colt to run in ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 28, 2022
Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Zoo Station holds off Tags to win Country Championships heat
“Wonderful, tough, honest” – they were the three words that winning trainer Gayna Williams used to describe Zoo Station, who ...
Kembla Grange tips, odds & quaddie picks | Tuesday, March 1
HorseBetting’s New South Wales form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for a very wet Kembla Grange ...
Bendigo racing tips, top odds & quaddie | Tuesday, March 1
Bendigo Jockey Club is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon, and HorseBetting’s Victorian racing analyst presents his ...
Tony Cruz fuels Hong Kong Derby hopes with California Spangle’s triumph
California Spangle has earned a tilt at the HKD$24 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) next month after repelling a ...
Punt Drunk: Flemington Quaddie Pays Out $530k Thanks To Lunar Fox
Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the top stories doing the rounds this Sunday, including some of the ...
Racing authorities to discuss virus risk
Racing authorities to conduct risk assessment over coronavirus concerns ahead of the Sydney autumn carnival ...
Aquagirl aims for another Flemington win
The Phillip Stokes-trained two-year-old Aquagirl will chase her second straight win at Flemington when she steps up to stakes level ...
Waller has trio in Guy Walter Stakes
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has three runners in the Group Two Guy Walter Stakes, a race close to his ...
Circularity faces test against Rothfire
Speedy Sydney two-year-old Circularity faces a big test when he takes on local star Rothfire at Doomben ...
Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures
Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick, a race trainer Chris Waller will try to win ...
Joker’s Blamey shot at All-Star Mile start
If Admiral's Joker can win the Blamey Stakes at Flemington, the gelding gains a start in the $5 million All-Star ...
Facts and figures on Australian Guineas
A look at the history behind the Group One Australian Guineas at Flemington ...
Superman ready for Randwick test flight
Trainers Peter and Paul Snowden are still feeling their way with former European horse I Am Superman who will have ...
Vengeur Masque on trial for Adelaide Cup
The Adelaide Cup is on the radar for Vengeur Masque if the stayer runs well enough in the Roy Higgins ...
Winx and Black Caviar feature in museum
Memorabilia from the racing careers of champions Winx and Black Caviar is on display at the recently renovated Australian Sports ...
Probabeel out to spoil the Fun in Surround
New Zealand raider Probabeel returns to Sydney on a mission to exact revenge on Funstar in the Surround Stakes after ...
Maloney not treating Guineas as match race
Alligator Blood's jockey Ryan Maloney is more confident going into the Australian Guineas over 1600m than in the Caulfield Guineas ...
Prague up to scratch for Skyline test
Unbeaten colt Prague faces his acid test in a bid to book his spot in the Golden Slipper via the ...
Superior victory for debutant
Patience is a virtue and Cambridge trainer Trevor Da Cruz has shown plenty of it over the last few years ...
New Universe to reach the heights in Cup
New Universe gets the chance for a first black-type win in the Members Cup at Doomben ...
Patrick Erin set for home-town return
Group 1 winner Patrick Erin has returned to the Wingatui stable of Brian and Shane Anderton, and he will resume ...
Randwick Guineas next for Super Seth
Super Seth will have his next start in the Group One Randwick Guineas with the All-Star Mile a week later ...
Bowman-Godolphin combo chase more features
The Chipping Norton Stakes has been a lucky race for Hugh Bowman who bids to continue his run of success ...
Marsh planning another Derby upset
Cambridge trainer Stephen Marsh is upbeat about his chances of causing another upset in the Group 1 Vodafone New Zealand ...
Homesman on song for first-up assignment
A barrier trial win at Werribee has jockey Ben Melham confident Homesman can run a forward race in his return ...
Sargent’s gem out to upset more 3YOs
Improving filly Emeralds will head trainer John Sargent's bid to pillage his second three-year-old stakes race in as many weeks ...
I’m A Rippa recovered from hoof injury
Millionaire sprinter I'm A Rippa has recovered from a hoof injury and will run in the Open Handicap at Doomben ...
Tacitus runs in Saudi Cup for Abdullah
Victory for Tacitus in the inaugural Saudi Cup would be personally satisfying for owner Khalid Abdullah ...
The Odyssey fit for Doomben return
Smart three-year-old The Odyssey is the fittest he has been for a return to racing as he heads to Doomben ...
Two winners for comeback jockey Johnson
Richard Johnson has made the perfect return to the saddle at Musselburgh, landing a double from his first two rides ...
Chipping Norton Stakes facts and figures
Some facts about the Group One Chipping Norton Stakes at Randwick where Winx will aim for her third successive win ...
Litt feels no pressure with Castelvecchio
The responsibility of training in his own right came quicker than Richard Litt had planned but he is making the ...
Australian Guineas – what you need to know
A look at the history of the Group One Australian Guineas, run at Flemington ...
Guineas still in the mix for Gem Song
A Randwick Guineas start isn't off the table for Gem Song, although his trainer admits an interrupted preparation has made ...
Mr Quickie to kick off SA Derby campaign
A first-up run over 1400m at Flemington will kick-start Mr Quickie's South Australian Derby preparation ...
Key step for Mr Marbellouz at Doomben
Kevin Kemp believes Mr Marbellouz can win at Doomben ahead of a bid to give the trainer a fifth victory ...
Chapada’s wide draw disappoints Moroney
Trainer Mike Moroney believes Chapada has the class to figure in the Australian Guineas but is disappointed with a wide ...
Nakeeta Jane’s Surround showing pivotal
Trainer Mark Newnham is keeping all options on the table for Nakeeta Jane over the Sydney autumn carnival, including taking ...
Rock On Wood resumes in style
Rock on Wood made an emphatic return to the races at Hastings on Wednesday when he stormed home to win ...
Oaks winner Aristia returns at Flemington
VRC Oaks winner Aristia will be out to make an immediate autumn impression when she resumes at Flemington in the ...
Dixie Blossoms back, ready to defend title
The Guy Walter Stakes is a significant race for Ron Quinton and he would love to win it a third ...
Earlier Flemington start to suit Sicconi
John Sadler likes the sound of an earlier start time at Flemington which he hopes will mean there is some ...
Roam ready to fire at Doomben
Consistent two-year-old Ready To Roam is set to step out of the shadow of his stablemates at Doomben ...
Best Of Days campaign over after bleed
Godolphin's Best Of Days has had his campaign halted after a bleeding attack reported shortly after he passed a barrier ...
Australian Guineas meeting to start early
Race times for the Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington have been brought forward to avoid the hottest part of a ...
James overjoyed with filly’s progress
Cambridge trainer Roger James believes Elate is shaping up as well as any horse he has prepared for the Group ...
Trans-Tasman focus for Pike
While Cambridge trainer Tony Pike has plenty to focus on in his homeland, with Surely Sacred the favourite for the ...
Karis Teetan reaches new season’s high
Karis Teetan reached a new personal best at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 27 February). The Mauritian ace bagged a double ...
Penhill to miss Stayers’ Hurdle
Last year’s Sun Racing Stayers’ Hurdle winner Penhill has met with a setback and will be unable to to defend ...
Best Of Days given Blamey go-ahead
Best Of Days has been cleared to run in the Blamey Stakes after passing the second of two barrier tests ...
O’Rourke savours first metropolitan winner
Ringerdingding has given young trainer Edward O'Rourke his first city success with a Rosehill win ...
Levi Kavanagh with two Flemington chances
Flemington trainer Levi Kavanagh will saddle up chances in two separate races on a feature day at his home track ...
Renewal banks third win for Hawkes Racing
Hawkes Racing-trained gelding Renewal has continued his development with a dogged victory at Rosehill ...
VRC shake-up claims Flemington track man
Two senior management roles at the Victoria Racing Club have been lost in a leadership shake-up ...
Beach training has Fell Swoop in top order
Fell Swoop and City Of Kirkwall will fly the flag at Flemington for Canberra trainer Matthew Dale from his satellite ...
No-lose outcome for Chipping Norton bolter
Jemadar's owners are relishing the opportunity to race their bargain-basement gelding against Winx when the super mare makes her comeback ...
Beaudesert tips & form for Thursday, March 1
BEAUDESERT is Queensland's sole meet this Thursday and a solid seven race card is on the agenda. We have gone ...
The Real Boss, Aileach give Ljung a double
Apprentice Emma Ljung has ridden two winners from as many rides in an eventful day at Ipswich ...
Sherrif on path for black-type racing
TRAINER Roger James had a black type plan in place for Sherrif before he made his first appearance at Pukekohe ...
Second-up syndrome a concern for Frolic
Golden Slipper runner-up Frolic faces a step up in trip for the next phase of her comeback in the Group ...
Baker to train Crack Me Up for Doncaster
Bjorn Baker has taken over the Doncaster Mile campaign of Villiers Stakes winner Crack Me Up after Liam Birchley was ...
Tony McEvoy eyes second Australian Guineas
A year after winning the Australian Guineas with favourite Hey Doc, trainer Tony McEvoy is hoping to win the Group ...
Terang tips & full form for Thursday, March 1
TERANG returns this Thursday and an interesting eight race card awaits punters. The Victorian rural town has put on an ...
Nettoyer sets sights on Guy Walter Stakes
Trainer Wendy Roche hopes race fitness will aid Nettoyer's quest for black-type success in the Guy Walter Stakes at Randwick ...
O’Brien and Kavanagh to seek damages
Trainers Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh have begun legal proceedings to seek damages after being found not guilty of administering ...
Valuable 3YO makes winning start
Regally-bred filly Paulownia will head straight to stakes company following a perfect debut. The sister to the Group One winner ...
Newcastle tips & full form for Thursday, March 1
NEWCASTLE is back this Thursday and a great eight race card awaits. We've taken a look over the entire meet ...
The Pope returns to Awapuni
The biggest smile in racing will be back at Awapuni on Friday when evergreen jockey Robert Hannam, affectionately known as ...
Start Wondering set to push distance boundary
Start Wondering will be seen in a new role at his next appearance and there's confidence it can be a ...
Jenkins looking for Cup repeat
It has been 13 years since expatriate Kiwi trainer Paul Jenkins won the Gr.1 Auckland Cup (3200m) and he is ...
Mike Symons rejects Henderson comments
Melbourne Racing Club chairman Mike Symons has sought legal advice over comments made by prominent owner Terry Henderson regarding the ...
Sean Cormack steps up comeback to riding
Former South African Group One-winning jockey Sean Cormack is set increase his workload with rides at four racetracks, including Doomben ...
Bendigo market movers for Wednesday, February 28
TWILIGHT racing returns to Bendigo as the rural town delivers a solid eight race card. Despite the later start, the ...
Vaulting Ambition to make up for lost time
Comeback horse Vaulting Ambition can add more lustre to the form out of a minor Brisbane race when he tackles ...
Launceston Cup Day market movers for Wednesday, February 28
IT is Launceston Cup Day in Tassie today and the punters have rallied around a number of runners. The ten ...
Eight rivals for Winx in Chipping Norton
Champion Winx will have eight rivals when she returns at Randwick to try to win her third Chipping Norton Stakes ...
Rosehill market movers for Wednesday, February 28
SYDNEY hosts racing this Wednesday as Rosehill puts on a solid eight race card. Rosehill is one of the key ...
Oakleigh Plate winner retired to stud
Russian Revolution has been retired on a winning note with the Oakleigh Plate winner to stand at Newgate Farm ...
Track rider suffers head injuries in fall
Track work rider Riharna Thomson is recovering from surgery after suffering head injuries in a fall involving Chosen Prayer in ...
Wet Randwick forecast suits Le Romain
Trainer Kris Lees is happy to send Le Romain on a Group One mission on a predicted wet Randwick track ...
Arrogate heading to Dubai to complete historic World Cup double
PEGASUS World Cup winner Arrogate has been installed as the favourite for the Dubai World Cup at Sportsbet.com.au after confirmation ...
Perfect Dare wins Gold Coast trial
Perfect Dare, equal favourite for the NSW Country Championship final, has won a barrier trial at the Gold Coast ...
Legless Veuve right for Guineas challenge
A track gallop has shown trainer Stuart Webb Legless Veuve is back to her best for a shot at the ...
Sydney Carnival the focus for Winx
Chris Waller distances Winx from a Flemington debut in the Australian Cup, declaring the Sydney carnival as the champion mare's ...
Star Of Monsoon ready to shine
Regally bred colt Star of Monsoon gets another chance to break his maiden at Warwick Farm ...
Second thoughts on Brisbane for Houtzen
Trainer Toby Edmonds is having second thoughts about starting Golden Slipper second favourite Houtzen in Brisbane on Saturday after she ...
Quaddie tips for Thursday, March 2 races at Pakenham
OUR Thursday quaddie returns to the familiar venue of Pakenham after a week off in the Victorian countryside. We are ...
Single Note ready for the mile challenge
A wide draw in a small field makes for a tricky contest but Robbie Griffiths is happy with Single Note ...
Chautauqua topweight for Newmarket
The world's highest rated sprinter Chautauqua has received top weight of 58kg for the Newmarket Handicap ...
Moreira to ride Flying Artie in Newmarket
Joao Moreira will ride three-year-old colt Flying Artie in the Group One Newmarket Handicap at Flemington ...
David Hayes avoids Risque temptations and pursues bigger prizes
DAVID Hayes is all smiles when the name Risque comes up. Hayes, who trains in partnership with nephew Tom Dabernig, ...
Waller ready to make a statement in Randwick Guineas
AS Winx continues to confirm her standing as Australia's best horse, her stablemate Press Statement is ready to stake his ...
I’m Belucci on track for a shot at the Group 1 Rosehill Guineas
I'M Belucci's effort to finish fourth at Doomben carrying a big weight from a bad barrier has been enough for ...
Aussie Group 1’s a potential target for Volkstok’n’barrell
A RETURN to the Group 1 winners' list has opened up options for Volkstok'n'barrell. Last season's Rosehill Guineas winner endured ...
David Salmon announced as the new head of Radio TAB
THE new general manager of Radio TAB, David Salmon, says he is looking forward to playing a key part in ...
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