Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 5th April
This day 5th April 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.
Desert Lass seeking Alice Springs Cup fairytale for Hunter
There will be emotion when the Carrol Hunter-trained Desert Lass lines up in the $110,000 Alice Springs Cup (2000m) on ...
Punt Drunk: The Championships are here… and it’s wet again!
Punt Drunk is back for another week and with Day 1 of The Championships at Randwick in danger of being ...
Sha Tin Sunday racing preview & betting tips | April 7, 2024
Racing returns to Sha Tin for racing in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting's free preview & quaddie ...
Forsman pair looking to strike at Pukekohe
Stakes performers Saint Bathans and Devastate will take an important step towards an Ellerslie feature when lining up at Pukekohe ...
Robert Dennis chasing home track success
Ascot Park trainer Robert Dennis is set to line-up eight horses at his home meeting on Sunday and is hopeful ...
Hugh Bowman hopes to coax best from Lucky Sweynesse
Hugh Bowman is optimistic Lucky Sweynesse can atone for a pair of recent Group 1 defeats when the world’s top-rated ...
Hickmott chasing Alice Springs Cup success
He had a big win at Oakbank last Saturday, and now leading South Australian trainer Michael Hickmott is eyeing the ...
Friday free racing tips and best bets | April 5, 2024
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia on Friday, April 5. See the top tips and quaddie selections for ...
2023 Sydney Cup race preview & best bets | Saturday, April 8
The 2023 Sydney Cup has attracted a strong field of stayers vying for the $2 million on offer over 3200m ...
2023 Queen Elizabeth Stakes tips & betting strategy | April 8
The Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes looks to be a race in two, but can someone cause an upset? Check ...
Geelong racing preview & quaddie tips | Good Friday Racing
Good Friday racing heads to Geelong on Friday for an eight-race card. Horsebetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
Sandown Lakeside best bets & quaddie tips | Easter Saturday
Easter Saturday racing heads to Sandown, where the Group 3 Victoria Handicap headlines proceedings. HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best ...
Friday’s Ascot best bets & quaddie tips | April 7, 2023
Ascot will host a very competitive eight-race card this Friday, and HorseBetting.com's Ciaran Jackman has provided his best bets and ...
Alice Springs Cup Carnival launches Saturday with nine races
Over $1 million in prizemoney will be up for grabs when the Alice Springs Turf Club kicks off its 2023 ...
California Spangle, Beauty Joy weather query for Chairman’s
Bidding for a fourth Group 2 Chairman’s Trophy (1600m) victory at Sha Tin on Sunday, Tony Cruz will cautiously monitor ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 5, 2023
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Hoss faces Happy Valley class rise, Golden Sixty gallops on turf
Zac Purton’s 11 wins for Jamie Richards this season are unmatched and at Happy Valley this Thursday the Australian is ...
Pakenham racing tips & top value bets | Thursday, April 7
HorseBetting's Brendan Bunworth has picked out his best bets and quaddie selections for the eight-race card at Pakenham on Thursday, ...
Japan Cup on the cards for Hitotsu as Waller plots UK raid
After Hitotsu completed a rare Derby double at the weekend, connections are now considering the possibility of heading overseas for ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 5, 2022
Three horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at ...
Lor hits milestone; Money Catcher heads to Happy Valley
Frankie Lor is the hottest trainer in Hong Kong right now with eight wins from the past four race meetings ...
Champagne clash with Fireburn beckons for Wolverine
Gifted filly Wolverine is in the mix to cross the Tasman in a bid to gate crash Fireburn’s party in ...
Stakes target in the offing for Tavattack
A stakes target is in the offing for Tavattack after he made it back-to-back wins in the Resonant Premier (1600m) ...
Sandown Lakeside preview, best bets & quaddie tips | 6/4/2022
HorseBetting's Brendan Bunworth shares his best bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday's nine-race card on the Sandown Lakeside track ...
Tyler Schiller cleared of serious injury after Gundagai fall
The Gundagai Cup race meeting was held Sunday, April 3rd and country racing specialist Belinda Jones breaks down the high ...
Track gallop to determine Derby start
A start in the Australian Derby at Randwick for Grandslam hinges on a track gallop ahead of the barrier draw ...
Tamworth betting tips & quaddie picks | Tuesday, April 06
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Tamworth races held on Tuesday, April 06. See all the top tipping picks, ...
Bendigo betting preview, tips & odds | Tuesday, April 06
Horsebetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for Bendigo race held on Tuesday, April 6. See all the top tips, best ...
Udyta Clarke released from hospital after brain bleed| Punt Drunk
Punt Drunk Daily brings you all the latest horse racing news and controversies around Australia, including the latest update on ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 5, 2021
Easter Monday racing around the country sees the six horse racing meetings being held around the country today. Our racing ...
Waller to choose Queen Elizabeth team
Trainer Chris Waller Queen Elizabeth Stakes team will be headed by Verry Elleegant but he has yet to decide who ...
Redzel nearing the end of career
Co-trainer Peter Snowden has flagged the retirement of star sprinter Redzel after his Group One third in the TJ Smith ...
Popular galloper Tom Melbourne retired
Nine-year-old gelding Tom Melbourne, who notched six wins and 14 seconds from 51 starts, has been retired and will reside ...
Melody Belle to back up in Queen Elizabeth
Melody Belle will back up from her Doncaster Mile fourth into the Queen Elizabeth Stakes in which she will face ...
Wilde has headache over Warrnambool target
With two feature steeplechases on the one day at the revamped Warrnambool carnival, trainer Symon Wilde is considering his options ...
Kendrick hopes for reversal on Qld Derby
Trainer Stuart Kendrick is hoping there will be a reversal of the decision to scrap the Queensland Derby ...
Sargent mulling his options with Brandenburg
A possible tilt at the Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) in a fortnight or a stint in the spelling ...
Zebrowski brightens Windsor Park bubble
A stirring performance from promising three-year-old Zebrowski in Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m), at just his sixth career start, ...
Racing NSW announces prize money cuts
Racing NSW has announced prize money cuts of 20 per cent at the top end and 10 per cent for ...
Lockdown logistics top priority for kiwi trainer in Singapore
Ex-pat Kiwi trainer Donna Logan will spend the next few days putting the logistics in place for her Kranji-based stable ...
Pressure to reinstate Qld winter carnival
Clubs, breeders and some trainers are pushing for Racing Queensland to reverse its decision to scrap the winter carnival ...
Gollan milestone in sad circumstances
Trainer Tony Gollan has reached a century of winners for a season for the fourth time, a feat overshadowed by ...
Potters Corner wins virtual Grand National
Potters Corner has jumped to glory in the Virtual Grand National with dual winner Tiger Roll fourth in the simulated ...
Matt Dunn looking at three feature races
Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn has runners in feature races at Toowoomba in Queensland and Randwick in Sydney ...
Seymour trainer given six-month suspension
Michael Quadara has been suspended for six months by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board and barred from entering the ...
Snowdens launch three-pronged Sires’ raid
Paul Snowden, co-trainer of Strasbourg, believes the colt will be suited by a quick back-up and drier track when he ...
Waller trio on trial for Oaks at Randwick
The Adrian Knox Stakes performances of Chris Waller-trained stablemates Zalette, Romani Girl and Welsh Legend will determine Oaks plans for ...
Fast facts about the TJ Smith Stakes
Everything you need to know about Saturday's $2.5 million weight-for-age race at Randwick ...
NZ trainer Trevor McKee dies aged 81
New Zealand trainer Trevor McKee, famous worldwide for the deeds of champion Sunline, has died aged 81 ...
Stokes with two strong Caulfield chances
Trainer Phillip Stokes has scratched one of his Caulfield entrants but still has two strong chances at the meeting ...
Probabeel thriving ahead of Sires’ Produce
Trainer Jamie Richards is delighted with the condition of quality Kiwi filly Probabeel as she prepares to tackle a hot ...
Violate gains a start in G1 Doncaster Mile
The scratching of El Dorado Dreaming from the $3 million Doncaster Mile has enabled Violate to gain a start in ...
Gutsy Fiscal Fantasy takes out Manawatu Breeders’ Stakes
Cambridge galloper Fiscal Fantasy had to call on all her reserves on Friday to take out the Group 3 Property ...
Another charge for trainer Ben Currie
Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie will now answer a total of 42 separate allegations after stewards brought a further swab irregularity ...
Moroney duo head Derby market
Mike Moroney is in a strong position going into Saturday’s Group 1 Australian Derby (2400m) at Randwick with the two ...
Maher with two chances in Anniversary Vase
Consistent mare Naantali and Japanese import Kemono form a two-pronged attack on the Anniversary Vase at Caulfield for the Ciaron ...
Magnapal gearing towards Warrnambool Cup
Warrnambool trainer Daniel Bowman has plans to tackle his hometown Cup with Magnapal who progresses his campaign at Caulfield ...
Group One Doncaster Mile facts and figures
Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3 million Doncaster Mile, the feature race at Randwick on the first ...
Rondinella could still run in Sydney Cup
New Zealand mare Rondinella could still run in the Sydney Cup if she continues to please after her Group One ...
Bowman, Godolphin to be G1 force
Hugh Bowman will team up with the in-form Godolphin stable in three of the four Group One races at Randwick, ...
Signs are better for Emphasis in Cup
Stayer Emphasis has had a turn of fortunes as his trainer Richie Stephenson chases his first Toowoomba Cup ...
Zahra chasing a second Australian Derby
A recent barrier trial at Randwick has boosted jockey Mark Zahra's confidence about the chances of Declarationofheart giving him a ...
El Dorado Dreaming out of Doncaster
El Dorado Dreaming has been withdrawn from the Doncaster Mile at Randwick with the Brent Stanley-trained Violate gaining a start ...
Payne with chance at another Doncaster
Having won the Doncaster as an apprentice jockey 27 years ago, Patrick Payne will now try to win the Group ...
First Group One ride for King in Doncaster
Apprentice Lachlan King is looking forward to the challenge of riding in a Group One race for the first time ...
Berry & Madison a match made in Championships heaven
Popular Australian jockey Tommy Berry will have plenty of New Zealand race fans cheering him on this Saturday when the ...
Andertons set to plunder Riccarton spoils
The Brian and Shane Anderton-trained Gallant Boy will head into the Listed Christchurch Casino Easter Cup (1600m) in a freshened ...
Sovereign Nation ready for Weetwood
Trainer Matt Dunn has Sovereign Nation ready to fire in the Listed Weetwood Handicap at Toowoomba ...
Al Ain Doubles For Al Balushi, Oertel And Al Nabooda
Racing at Al Ain on Thursday evening proved a memorable occasion for Omani apprentice Saif Al Balushi who partnered a ...
Sires’ Produce Stakes facts and figures
What you need to know about the $1 million Group One Sires' Produce Stakes ...
Doncaster Mile facts and figures
Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3 million Doncaster Mile, the feature race at Randwick on Saturday ...
Encryption’s family link to Sires’ Produce
Well-bred colt Encryption gets his chance to try to add his name to the Sires' Produce Stakes honour roll when ...
No Show Cause hearing for Robert Smerdon
Written submission handed to Racing Victoria stewards giving certain undertakings means trainer Robert Smerdon's show cause hearing will not go ...
Arbeitsam back in distance for Doncaster
Gai Waterhouse is looking for a record eighth Doncaster Mile with Arbeitsam who has been set on a different pathway ...
Tavistock Abbey on Queensland Derby path
Three-year-old Tavistock Abbey makes his return in the Listed Bendigo Guineas ahead of a Brisbane campaign aimed at the Group ...
Country Cship qualifier cleared to run
Country Championship qualifier Ferniehirst has been cleared to run in the $500,000 final at Randwick despite an irregular swab ...
Kyneton betting tips & form for Friday, April 6
KYNETON is racing this Friday and we're excited about what's to come. Got no idea which way you should go ...
Jones to be remembered one year on
Northern NSW jockey Darren Jones will be remembered one year on from his death in a race fall at Warialda ...
Third time lucky for English in TJ Smith
Adrian Bott says English will need luck in running against quality opposition to improve on minor placings in the past ...
Group 1 tips for Day one of The Championships
THE time has finally arrived, day one of The Championships is upon us. There's more quality racing on one day ...
Observational aims for third Golden Mile
Trainer John Sadler has set Observational for a first-up shot at the Listed Golden Mile at Bendigo, a race he ...
Williams ready for Country Championships
Trainer Danny Williams says his highly-fancied gelding Don't Give A Damn looks fantastic ahead of Saturday's Country Championships at Randwick ...
Fast facts about the Australian Derby
A look at the Australian Derby - the blue riband for three-year-olds ...
Luckless Young hoping for Derby upset
Co-trainer Natalie Young is pinning her hopes on Belfast, Salsamor and Main Stage overcoming awkward draws to create an upset ...
Matt McGillivray outed for a month
Jockey Matt McGillivray has been suspended for a month for his handling of Mr Epic in a race at Doomben ...
Half-brothers to chase Bendigo double
Half-brothers and stablemates Divine Mr Tycoon and Divine Mr Artie will head to Bendigo to chase a winning double ...
Waller chasing first Toowoomba win
Premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller has his first runners at Toowoomba and is hoping for a feature race success ...
Thursday NZ racing briefs – Te Aroha next for Hanger
Capable three-year-old Hanger will make his next appearance at Te Aroha later this month. The son of O’Reilly, who ran ...
Dalby market movers for Thursday, April 5
RACING in the sunshine state is at Dalby today and punters have a solid seven race card in which to ...
Bary hoping Miss Wilson will prosper from last year’s miss
Lessons learned from last year's tilt at the Group 1 Fiber Fresh New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Stakes (1600m) could be ...
James Orman reaches 400 winners
James Orman has ridden his 400th winner as he gets back on track after a fall and has been booked ...
Winx to have race day gallop at Randwick
Champion Winx will have a gallop between races on the opening day of The Championships at Randwick ahead of her ...
Benalla market movers for Thursday, April 5
BENALLA is back this Thursday and we're excited about what's to come. We have your tips sorted for the meet, ...
Donizetti shaping up for course and distance test
Smart mare Donizetti has a gilt-edged opportunity to add black type to her record on her favourite track on Friday ...
Hawkesbury market movers for Thursday, April 5
SYDNEY is gearing up for The Championships this weekend, but before we get to Saturday Hawkesbury has a solid eight ...
Positive signs for Brisbane-bound Chocante
A glowing report from a Group 1-winning jockey has boosted trainer Stephen Marsh’s confidence ahead of another Australian campaign for ...
Country Cship qualifier subject of inquiry
Country Championship qualifier Ferniehirst is the subject of an inquiry into a positive swab ...
Colt fetches $2.4 million at Easter sale
A $2.4 million colt by Medaglia D'Oro is one of 10 yearlings to reach a million dollars or more after ...
Oaks in SA a possibility for Spanner Head
A midweek win at Sandown could prove a launching pad to the Group One Australasian Oaks for the Archie Alexander-trained ...
Journeyman apprentice makes Sydney grade
The wait is over for Irish-born apprentice jockey Lee Maggorian who has celebrated his first win in Sydney at Warwick ...
Bel Burgess keeps winning streak going
Bel Burgess has made it four straight victories with an all-the-way win at Sandown ...
Winx to race with synthetic hoof filler
Winx will race in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes with synthetic hoof filler in one of her feet, something trainer Chris ...
Wigglesworth win fools many
Wigglesworth has won a race at the Sunshine Coast in a deceptive finish ...
Merchant Navy takes lesser win at Sandown
A midweek Sandown victory could lead to a Group One Sydney win for two-year-old Merchant Navy ...
Fox to play over shorter distance
Foxplay can steal some of the limelight from her stable neighbour Winx when she runs in the Group One Coolmore ...
The greatest grey horses in thoroughbred racing history
IN a world full of brown horses, it always pays to be grey. Chautauqua’s astonishing performance in the 2017 TJ ...
Purcell to weigh up options for Falcool
Stakes winning three-year-old Falcool is an acceptor at Caulfield and Morphettville with trainer Aaron Purcell weighing up options for the ...
Track no excuse for Upstart Pride
Trainer Michael Nolan has a strong hand at Toowoomba on Saturday with top chances in the Weetwood Handicap and Toowoomba ...
New chance for NZ trainers in Sydney Cup
A change of ownership for Chance to Dance has handed New Zealand trainers Jamie Richards and Stephen Autridge an unexpected ...
Only seven runners front up for poorly-timed Percy Sykes Stakes
THE ATC is wanting 18 group one races during The Championships, which is achievable, and the first race to make ...
Jeff Lloyd sets Brisbane riding record
Jeff Lloyd has taken only two rides back from a suspension to pass Chris Munce's record for the most wins ...
Twitter tells the story of Chautauqua inspiring the racing world
UNLESS you have been on a self-imposed media blackout since Saturday, we have no doubt you have seen and probably ...
International travel on hold for Jameka
Jameka is making steady progress from travel sickness but her international campaign has been cancelled for the time being ...
Longines Queen Elizabeth Stakes betting, form and free tips
PUNTERS have all but written off the Queen Elizabeth Stakes as a good betting race, but there is value to ...
Lasqueti Spirit tracking comfortably towards Australian Oaks
THE Lee Curtis-trained Lasqueti Spirit caused a massive $101 upset in the Crown Oaks at Flemington in the spring, but ...
RV releases racing schedule for 2017/18
A trial of 10 Monday-free race days in Victoria between January and March is a feature of the 2017/18 season ...
Racing Victoria to trial race-free Mondays next season
RACING Victoria has announced its dates for the 2017/18 season which will see a dramatic increase in race-free days. Starting ...
The United States holds sway in QE Stakes
Queen Elizabeth Stakes favourite The United States will start from a midfield barrier in the $4 million race ...
Jacqui’s Joy poised for Sandown engagement
Dual-nominated filly Jacqui's Joy will line up at Sandown as she continues on a path towards the Group One Australasian ...
Barrier 2 for Criterion in Queen Elizabeth
Last year's winner Criterion has barrier two for his Queen Elizabeth Stakes defence with the favourite The United States in ...
Winx’s little brother fetches $2.3 million
A half-brother to champion mare Winx will join the Gai Waterhouse stable after Hussain Lootah paid $2.3 million for the ...
Winx’s little brother fetches $2.3 million
A half-brother to champion mare Winx will join the Gai Waterhouse stable after Hussain Lootah paid $2.3 million for the ...
Stakes race aims in Adelaide for Amarela
Nigel Blackiston is aiming Amarela towards stakes races in Adelaide and believes she is on target to make her presence ...
Winx’s half-brother sells for $2.3 million
Winx's younger half-brother has so far been the top seller at the Easter Yearling Sale, fetching $2.3 million ...
Stackhouse back to ride in G1 in Sydney
Daniel Stackhouse has resumed trackwork after a recent race fall at Stawell and is preparing to ride Coronation Shallan in ...
Cummings keeps believing in ATC Oaks filly
Trainer Anthony Cummings is keeping the faith that Believe can out-perform her odds in the Australian Oaks ...
Molloy, Zarhron chase first city success
There's not too many sharper horses in the bush than Zarhron and trainer Andrew Molloy is hoping the sprinter's speed ...
Quaddie tips for the Warwick Farm April 6 Wednesday races
THIS week the quaddie moves to Warwick Farm with four good-sized fields on the card. The talent of thoroughbreds on ...
The United States favourite for QE Stakes
Queen Elizabeth Stakes late entry The United States is the favourite for the $4 million race with Winx a non-starter ...
Field of 14 for Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller will be represented by Preferment in the $4 million Queen Elizabeth Stakes after ruliing star mare Winx ...
Winx out of Queen Elizabeth Stakes
Trainer Chris Waller says the decision not to run Winx in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes is in the best interests ...
Winx to miss Queen Elizabeth
Trainer Chris Waller has ruled champion mare Winx out of the Queen Elizabeth Stakes ...
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