Horse Racing History: Today In Racing 5th January

This day 5th January 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.


Sha Tin racing tips

Sha Tin races preview & betting tips | Sunday, January 7

HorseBetting.com.au brings you free racing tips and quaddie selections for Sunday's 10-race meeting at Sha Tin in Hong Kong ...
Blissfull Lady’s staying credentials shine in Northland Cup

Blissfull Lady’s staying credentials shine in Northland Cup

Blissfull Lady boasts the pedigree of a quality stayer, and on Friday she produced a performance worthy of those bloodlines ...
Family affair for Cole at Ruakaka

Family affair for Cole at Ruakaka

A classy front-running ride from Tegan Newman provided Steven Cole with a special victory at Ruakaka on Friday with Per ...
Holymanz poised to chase Aotearoa Classic riches

Holymanz poised to chase Aotearoa Classic riches

Holymanz will be vying to secure his ticket back to New Zealand later this month when he heads to Geelong ...
Candle looking to continue purple patch at Hastings

Candle looking to continue purple patch at Hastings

There will be plenty of local interest at the Hastings meeting on Saturday, with Candle looking to prove she is ...
James McDonald chasing Karaka Millions success

James McDonald chasing Karaka Millions success

Champion Sydney jockey James McDonald is gearing up for a homecoming at the Karaka Millions meeting at Ellerslie on January ...
Gillett's looking to start 2024 in style at Alice Springs

Gillett’s looking to start 2024 in style at Alice Springs

It could be quite a successful day for the Gillett family when racing kicks off for 2024 in Alice Springs ...
Friday free racing tips and best bets | January 5, 2024

Friday free racing tips and best bets | January 5, 2024

Nine horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia on Friday, January 5. See the top tips and quaddie selections for ...
David Eustace readies for Hong Kong challenge

David Eustace readies for Hong Kong challenge

Group 1 winning trainer David Eustace made his first appearance in Hong Kong on Thursday night as a fully-fledged trainer ...
Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho shine at Happy Valley

Karis Teetan, Vincent Ho shine at Happy Valley

Thriving in the absence of Zac Purton & Hugh Bowman, Karis Teetan & Vincent Ho consolidated positions inside the top ...
Kate Walters

Jockey Kate Walters suspended three months for improper behaviour

Jockey Kate Walters has been suspended for three months after being found guilty of improper or insulting behavior toward a ...
Emily Pomfrett battles critical injuries after race fall at Gatton

Emily Pomfrett battles critical injuries after race fall at Gatton

Australian jockey Emily Pomfrett is in critical condition following a race fall at Gatton. Pomfrett suffered suspected sternum, lung, and ...
Geelong racing preview

Geelong races free betting tips & best odds | January 6, 2024

Feature racing heads to Geelong Racecourse on Saturday afternoon for a stacked 10-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting's free preview & ...
Tasmanian Guineas Day best bets & quaddie | Friday, January 6

Tasmanian Guineas Day best bets & quaddie | Friday, January 6

The annual Tasmanian Guineas Day will be held at Elwick Racecourse this Friday, and Horsebetting's Ciaran Jackman has provided his ...
Tony Gollan has high hopes for Skirt the Law

Skirt The Law could enter Magic Millions calculations with GC win

Unbeaten filly Skirt The Law will zoom into calculations for next week’s $2 million Magic Millions if she overcomes a ...
Duneagle will contest The Northland Cup on Friday

Duneagle will contest The Northland Cup on Friday

Duneagle is in rare company in Shaun Ritchie and Colm Murray’s team as one of the few older members within ...
Gold Gold Baby’s rise continues as he bags Happy Valley treble

Gold Gold Baby’s rise continues as he bags Happy Valley treble

Jubilant after a mid-week treble, Vincent Ho believes Gold Gold Baby can continue a stunning rise into higher grades after ...
New Zealand Andrew Forsman moves training operations to Australia

New Zealand Andrew Forsman moves training operations to Australia

Andrew Forsman has taken a significant step toward building on past successes in Australia with the announcement he will extend ...
Camino Rocoso on track for second Kumara Gold Nuggets

Camino Rocoso on track for second Kumara Gold Nuggets

First and second in his previous two starts in the Greymouth Cup, Camino Rocoso's win set up a title defence ...
Peter & Shaun McKay bring Sagunto & Langkawi to JAPAC Marton Cup

Peter & Shaun McKay bring Sagunto & Langkawi to JAPAC Marton Cup

Seasoned performers and travellers Sagunto and Langkawi will front up at Trentham this Saturday and top performances will book them ...
Tayarn Halter seals wining treble at Fannie Bay

Holidaying in Perth, Halter seals winning treble in Darwin

Glued to the TV in Perth on Saturday, Darwin trainer Tayarn Halter was the star performer at the final Fannie ...
Today's horse racing tips & best bets | January 5, 2023

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 5, 2023

Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Alice Springs apprentice Dakota-Lee Gillett caps off big year

Alice Springs apprentice Dakota-Lee Gillett caps off big year

Alice Springs apprentice farewelled an eventful year in style when she claimed her first win at her debut Darwin meeting ...
Canterbury night racing tips

Canterbury Park races betting preview & top bets | Friday, 6/1/23

Evening racing returns to Canterbury Park Racecourse on Friday for an eight-race program under lights. Nathan Keven brings you the ...
Cranbourne betting tips

Cranbourne night racing tips & quaddie | Friday, January 6

Racing returns to Cranbourne Turf Club this Friday with a very competitive eight-race program kicking off at 6:15pm AEDT. See ...
Munce pair Allude and Boomnova are eyeing Magic Millions glory

Munce pair to use Saturday as springboard for Magic Millions

Brisbane trainer Chris Munce will be hoping his two-pronged attack at the Gold Coast can pay dividends on Saturday, as ...
Today's horse racing tips & best bets | January 5, 2022

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | January 5, 2022

Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around the country today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here ...
Magic Millions

Magic Millions Horses Get Final Trial In Before Big Race Day

An important set of trials were conducted at the Gold Coast on Tuesday morning, with a number of horses set ...
Luke Currie

Currie and Moor embark on a new journey to ride in Hong Kong

Two Australian Group 1-winning jockeys are set to join the Hong Kong riding ranks, with Luke Currie and Daniel Moor ...
Geelong racing preview

Geelong racing tips, odds & value bets | January 6, 2022

HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the eight-race card at Geelong on Thursday, ...
Warwick Farm racing tips - Wednesday 13/5/2020 preview

Warwick Farm Racing Tips & Best Bets | Wednesday, January 6

Horsebetting.com.au brings you all the top tips, value bets and quaddie selections for Warwick Farm Racecourse on Wednesday the 6th ...
Sandown tips for Australian Hurdle Day - May 23 2021

Sandown Lakeside tips and best bets for January 6

What Sandown Races Where Sandown, Lakeside When Wednesday, January 06, 2021 First Race 3:40pm AEST Streaming Live at Sportsbet Eight ...
River Charge Ready For City Company

River Charge Ready For City Company

Theresa Bateup believes the time is ripe for her in-form galloper River Charge to tackle Saturday city class at Randwick ...
Rockhampton horse betting tips for 13/1/2021

Rockhampton tips, best bets and free quaddie selections | Jan 6

What Rockhampton races Where Rockhampton Turf Club, Reaney St, Rockhampton QLD 4701 When Wenesday, January 06, 2021 First Race 12:52pm ...
Arcadia Queen

Peters Sets Star For All-Star Mile

Leviathan Perth owner Bob Peters has announced that his star mare Arcadia Queen would spearhead his attack on the All-Star ...
Bordertown racing preview for January 6 2021

Bordertown racing preview and free tips for January 6

A seven race card at Bordertown greets punters as we look to build a bank during the first week of ...
Vassilator

There’s One Track And Distance For Vass

It's no surprise Colin Little put a circle around the Chester Manifold Stakes at Flemington on Saturday as it's the ...
Tuesday Horse Racing ..... Shoulda Stayed In Bed

Tuesday Horse Racing ….. Shoulda Stayed In Bed

Ah Tuesday, you come around each and every week and you manage to let us down successfully each and every ...
AWAY GAME

Away Game Ready For Magic Millions Repeat

Away Game showed she is on track for Magic Millions riches with a solid trial at the Gold Coast on ...
Springsteen

Springsteen makes impressive return after lengthy absence

Talented galloper Springsteen made his much-awaited return to the racetrack a winning one when he ground out a stirring victory ...
Darci La Bella

Darci La Bella out to emulate her older brother

Exciting three-year-old Darci La Bella showed she has inherited plenty of the family ability when she made a winning debut ...
Tavi Mac

Tavi Mac Telegraph bound

Trainer Allan Sharrock has confirmed his pocket-rocket Tavi Mac will have his next start in the Group 1 JR & ...
Chris Waller

Waller preparing new stars for autumn

Champion trainer Chris Waller is marshalling the troops for his assault on major races both at home and overseas ...
Mr Quickie

All-Star Mile aim for Mr Quickie return

The All-Star Mile features among autumn plans for Mr Quickie with connections hoping to run the gelding in the rich ...
Gerald Ryan

Return With Honour aimed at Blue Diamond

Exciting colt Return With Honour will be set for a Blue Diamond Stakes campaign as long as he performs well ...
Gold Coast needs prizemoney upgrade

Gold Coast needs prizemoney upgrade

The Gold Coast Turf Club is hoping for a prize money boost to cater for an expected boost to horses ...
Ciaron Maher

Maher’s Millions hopefuls work strongly

Magic Millions 2YO Classic hopefuls Rathlin, Away Game and Farnan have worked strongly on the course proper at the Gold ...
Justamaiz

Wellington Cup immediate target for Justamaiz

Talented stayer Justamaiz will now head straight to the Group 3 NZ Campus of Innovation & Sport Wellington Cup (3200m) ...
He’s A Gold Digger

Hill still buzzing after unique success

Three days on from He’s A Gold Digger’s success at Tauherenikau in a maiden 1000m event owner, trainer and jockey ...
Probabeel

Richards pleased with confidence booster for star filly

Trainer Jamie Richards was happy to put a tick in the mission accomplished column of star three-year-old Probabeel’s campaign plan ...
Robert Hickmott

Hickmott imports on path to winter returns

Trainer Robert Hickmott is aiming German imports Schabau and Django Freeman at the Brisbane winter carnival when they make their ...
Thursday trial for Qld midweek meetings

Thursday trial for Qld midweek meetings

Doomben will host five Thursday twilight meetings in a trial for a major change to week-day meetings in Queensland ...
Wisdom Of Water

Team Edmonds eye big 2YO races

The Toby and Trent Edmonds training partnership has upcoming two-year-old chances in the Magic Millions and at the Sunshine Coast ...
Neville Bell

Record crowd tipped for Magic Millions day

The Queensland summer carnival has been a success with big crowds and record figures expected for the Magic Millions at ...
Mastering scores narrow Caulfield win

Mastering scores narrow Caulfield win

Odds-on favourite Mastering has held on to score a narrow win at Caulfield, beating the fast-finishing Harbour Grey by a ...
baylee nothdurft

Apprentice Nothdurft lands Gold Coast win

Apprentice Baylee Nothdurft has ridden his first Saturday metropolitan winner not long after getting his city licence ...
acqume

Toby Edmonds to aim higher with Acqume

Acqume has repaid a decision to keep her racing with a Gold Coast win that could be the forerunner to ...
prioritise

Sydney a potential option for Coast winner

Prioritise has been able to win at the Gold Coast after setting a slow early pace to record his fifth ...
Apprentice Robbie Dolan's star on the rise

Apprentice Robbie Dolan’s star on the rise

Apprentice Robbie Dolan has ridden a double at Randwick including a first winner for trainer Chris Waller to continue his ...
chatuchak

Chatuchak races away for Caulfield victory

Godolphin-owned mare Chatuchak has finished strongly to win at Caulfield, giving jockey Dwayne Dunn a winning double at the meeting ...
tyzone

Tyzone proves too classy in Gold Coast win

Consistent galloper Tyzone has appreciated a sharp drop in class to score an overdue win at the Gold Coast ...
Godolphin gets first Millions runner

Godolphin gets first Millions runner

The massive Godolphin operation has secured its first runner in the Magic Millions 2YO Classic with Exhilarates Gold Coast win ...
No Millions for Ljungberg despite win

No Millions for Ljungberg despite win

Trainer Ron Quinton is not tempted to send Ljungberg to the Gold Coast for the $2 million Magic Millions Guineas ...
Bold Missile brings up double for Dwyer

Bold Missile brings up double for Dwyer

Victories by Tropezina and Bold Missile have given Caulfield trainer Henry Dwyer a winning double on his home track ...
Easy Eddie earns shot at Takeover Target

Easy Eddie earns shot at Takeover Target

Easy Eddie will take the next step in his burgeoning career in the Listed Takeover Target Stakes at Gosford after ...
Native Soldier out of Millions and autumn

Native Soldier out of Millions and autumn

A leg injury has ruled Native Soldier out of the Magic Millions Guineas at the Gold Coast with Darren Weir ...
Hightail firms for Magic Millions with win

Hightail firms for Magic Millions with win

Hightail has firmed dramatically for the Magic Millions 2YO Classic after his Randwick win but co-trainer Peter Snowden has warned ...
Tropezina makes it back-to-back victories

Tropezina makes it back-to-back victories

The Henry Dwyer-trained filly Tropezina has backed up a maiden win at Mornington first-up with a city win at Caulfield ...
Jackson Murphy to have surgery on hand

Jackson Murphy to have surgery on hand

Leading Brisbane apprentice Jackson Murphy will have surgery on his right hand after being injured in a race fall ...
Scream Park has final audition for NZ Karaka Million 3yo Classic

Scream Park has final audition for NZ Karaka Million 3yo Classic

A third successive win can rubber stamp Scream Park's return to New Zealand for the new Karaka Million 3YO Classic ...
Nyssa Burrells

Nyssa Burrells has opened her eyes

Apprentice Nyssa Burrells will have her sedation reduced after being put in an induced coma following a fall ...
Chris Waller

So Splendid a lightweight chance according to trainer Chris Waller

So Splendid had to settle for a close third at Caulfield last start but gets another opportunity when she lines ...
Siegfried headed to fourth Magic Millions day

Siegfried headed to fourth Magic Millions day

Tough gelding Siegfried is headed to his fourth Magic Millions day after his next start at the Gold Coast ...
Great Choice

Great Choice back from stud for last prep before going to stud

The lightly raced and injury-prone Brett Thompson-trained Great Choice will begin his final campaign at Randwick before he is retired ...
John Zielke

John Zielke set to race The Pinkerton over staying trips

The Pinkerton takes his first step towards much bigger prizes when he contests the Three-Year-Old Handicap over 1800m at the ...
Mark Newnham

Mark Newnham uses effective plan with Lanciato

Lanciato has an opportunity to preserve his perfect second-up record when the Mark Newnham-trained gelding tries to end Noire's winning ...
gbiisrael

GBI Racing looking elsewhere after Israel departure

GBI Racing is searching for other opportunities after the Israeli government introduced a ban on horse racing betting. The UK-based ...
Sunlight

Why the $6 for Sunlight is a value play

THE Magic Millions 2YO is one of those races that captures punters' imagination and we all want to identify the ...
Cummings at Godolphin

Godolphin to target Magic Millions sale under new MD Vin Cox

Godolphin will have a buying presence at the Magic Millions yearling sale on the Gold Coast ...
Sunlight

Sunlight to shine again at Gold Coast in to MM Classic favouritism

Jockey Luke Currie believes talented filly Sunlight can continue her charge towards the Magic Millions Classic in her final lead-up ...
Gawler full form & tips for Sunday, January 7

Gawler full form & tips for Sunday, January 7

GAWLER is on again this Sunday as the South Australian track hosts a great eight race event to wind down ...
Cranbourne betting

Cranbourne night racing market movers, January 5

WE love a bet on the Friday night circuit at Cranbourne and so do the professional punters. They've made their ...
Flamboyer looking good for return but needs the rain to come

Flamboyer looking good for return but needs the rain to come

Veteran Flamboyer has surprised even his trainer Kelly Doughty with how well he looks as he prepares to return at ...
Hot weather has forced race changes

Mornington races off completely because of heat – No transfer

Officials have abandoned the Mornington race meeting because of the a revised forecast for extreme heat ...
Boris Thornton

Boris Thornton to help overcome Quatronic horror barrier draw

Trainer Matt Dunn is hoping Boris Thornton's three-kilo claim can help Quatronic overcome yet another bad barrier at the Gold ...
Warrnambool tips for January 10, 2021

Warrnambool racing full form & tips, Sunday January 7

IT'S Koroit Cup day at the 'Bool this Sunday, which is one of the great race days at the Victorian ...
Two Caulfield runners for Phillip Stokes with Eclair Calling & Trogir

Two Caulfield runners for Phillip Stokes with Eclair Calling & Trogir

Trainer Phillip Stokes believes Eclair Calling will be competitive in his Melbourne debut and says the trip away could be ...
Canterbury market movers

Canterbury night racing market movers, Friday

NIGHT racing returns to Canterbury this Friday and the big bets have been placed. The fields start a little on ...
Ef Troop has easy hit-out at Eagle Farm beating Outback Barbie

Ef Troop has easy hit-out at Eagle Farm beating Outback Barbie

Leading Magic Millions Classic contender Ef Troop has won a jump-out in easy fashion in his final lead-up to the ...
Sunshine Coast market movers, Friday January 5

Sunshine Coast market movers, Friday January 5

SUNSHINE Coast racing returns for 2018 as the scenic venue hosts a tight seven race card. There have been plenty ...
Pentire

Rich Hill Stud thriving on strength of legacy left by Pentire

John Thompson believes Rich Hill Stud is well-placed to build on all the success the Walton nursery enjoyed with the ...
Canberra market movers

Canberra market movers, Friday January 5

RACING is back in the nation's capital for 2018. The popular gallops venue is back with a bang on Friday ...
Xpression

Xpression back in work on road to G1 Sires Produce Stakes

Stakes-winning filly Xpression has begun her build-up toward one of the most prized two-year-old titles. The daughter of Showcasing has ...
Tamworth market movers

Tamworth firmers and drifters, January 5

PUNTERS have made their early bets at Tamworth on Friday and have all the firmers and drifters available. Following where ...
Smokin' Oak

Smokin’ Oak one final hit out before Karaka 3yo Million race

Smokin’ Oak will round off his preparation for a pot of northern gold when he steps out at Awapuni. The ...
Rock On

Trainer Gary Vile shattered by tendon injury to gun stayer Rock On

Success in Saturday’s Listed Gallagher Marton Cup (2100m) with Leading Role would provide a welcome boost for Gary Vile. The ...
Firmers & drifters at Stawell, Friday January 5

Firmers & drifters at Stawell, Friday January 5

STAWELL is the first Australian meeting taking place this Friday and the punters have come nice and early ahead of ...
Omakau movers

Omakau racing market movers, Friday January 5

OMAKAU was postponed until Friday which gave punters more time to invest. The market moves have come thick and fast ...
Daniele Porcu

Italian jockey Daniele Porcu dies aged 34

Germany-based Italian jockey Daniele Porcue has died aged 34, a few weeks after revealing he had cancer ...
Caulfield racing tips 17/4

Caulfield free racing tips, form and odds, Sunday January 7

DUE to extreme heat in Melbourne, the Saturday meeting at Caulfield was moved to Sunday. The premier meeting has plenty ...
Gingernuts on the mend in rehab after infection scare

Gingernuts on the mend in rehab after infection scare

New Zealand star Gingernuts is on the mend after some post-surgery problems following an operation on a fractured pastern ...
Pinjarra tips for April 11 - Pinjarra Cup preview

Form and free tips for Pinjarra, Saturday January 6

PINJARRA hosts the Mandurah Cup on Saturday where some handy Perth-based runners will line up for the prize. We have ...
David Charles

Godolphin looking for new assistant trainer after Melbourne head moved

Godolphin is looking to recruit a new assistant trainer in Melbourne with David Charles taking up another role at the ...
Another juvenile winner for Lindsay Park

Another juvenile winner for Lindsay Park

The Lindsay Park team has produced a number of talented juveniles already this season and unveiled another at Werribee with ...
Trainer Chris Waller

Waller pair shooting for three straight

Hogmanay and Invinzabeel are progressing through their grades for Chris Waller and both will be chasing hat-tricks at Warwick Farm ...
Rewarding Effort ready for 1800m test

Rewarding Effort ready for 1800m test

Trainer Cindy Alderson says the in-form Rewarding Effort is thriving ahead of his first test over 1800m at Caulfield ...
Warwick Farm Tips

Warwick Farm racing selections, form and odds, Saturday January 7

NINE races have been scheduled for Warwick Farm this Saturday and we have free selections, form and odds for every ...
Single Bullet

Portelli forced to play his hand with Magic Millions hopeful

TRAINER Gary Portelli didn't want to send Magic Millions 2YO hopeful Single Bullet to Warwick Farm ($1.50 at CrownBet) on ...
Soft track to help Panno Rossa at Coast

Soft track to help Panno Rossa at Coast

Rain at the Gold Coast early this week is expected to help Panno Rossa who tackles the Open Handicap ...
Crystal Dreamer chasing third-straight win

Crystal Dreamer chasing third-straight win

Jockey Andrew Mallyon has three wins and a second from four rides aboard sprinter Crystal Dreamer and is hoping they ...
Improvement expected from Creation

Improvement expected from Creation

Trainer Tony Sears hopes the booking of jockey Brad Pengelly and a softer track will help stakes-placed Pillar of Creation ...
Caulfield racing form, odds and free tips, Saturday January 7

Caulfield racing form, odds and free tips, Saturday January 7

THE summer racing continues at Caulfield this Saturday with a premier nine-race card. Despite there being no major races scheduled, ...
Mr Dashing

Nial Phillips expecting lots of dash in gelding’s Caulfield debut

NIALL Phillips is expecting his talented three-year-old Mr Dashing to perform well when the gelding makes his Caulfield debut this ...
Umawinner needs double luck at Gold Coast

Umawinner needs double luck at Gold Coast

First starter Umawinner will need her fair share of luck when she runs at the Gold Coast if she is ...
NZ tracks

NZ racing suffering due to state of tracks

WHETHER New Zealand Racing industry officials want to acknowledge it or not, the future and the safety of racing in ...
Jockeys Origin teams reshaped

Jockeys Origin teams reshaped

Suspension and unavailability have forced a reshaping of the teams for the final round of the State of Origin jockeys' ...
Aitken suspension length hangs on appeal

Aitken suspension length hangs on appeal

Apprentice Mitch Aitken is appealing a careless riding charge but has two others hanging over his head ...

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