Horse Racing News: This Day In Racing 18th April
Today 18th 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.
Matscot looking to end campaign on winning note
Fresh off his rich payday at Riccarton, Matscot will return to the Christchurch track this weekend in search of more ...
Richardson and Norvall look to keep winning run going
Graham Richardson and Rogan Norvall were rapt with their treble at Arawa Park and they are hoping they can continue ...
Investigate chasing Ellerslie Group 3 triumph
Investigate promises to give another bold account of himself at Ellerslie on Saturday in what is likely to be the ...
Legacy grows as Caspar Fownes nets 1,100 Hong Kong wins
The Fownes name has been synonymous with Hong Kong racing across the past 40-plus years and Caspar added another impressive ...
Omen barrier may prove key to Waitak’s Quokka chances
An omen barrier may prove the key to Waitak’s success in a star-studded line-up for Saturday’s $5 million The Quokka ...
Mornington races free betting tips & top odds | April 20, 2024
Feature racing heads to Mornington Racecourse on Saturday for Mornington Cup Day. Check out HorseBetting's free preview of the 10-race ...
Sha Tin Saturday free racing tips & quaddie | April 20, 2024
Racing returns to Sha Tin on Saturday afternoon for a competitive nine-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting's free betting preview and ...
Ascot betting preview & quaddie selections | Saturday, April 20
The $5 million Quokka will headline a massive 10-race card at Ascot. Check out Horsebetting's best best and quaddie for ...
Alice Springs races free betting preview & quaddie | April 20
Racing returns to Alice Springs on Saturday for a six-race meeting. Check out HorseBetting's free preview and quaddie for the ...
Eagle Farm racing preview & quaddie tips | Saturday, April 20
Racing heads to Eagle Farm this Saturday afternoon for a massive nine-race card. Check out Horsebetting's best bets and quaddie ...
Randwick full racing tips & quaddie | All Aged Stakes Day 2024
HorseBetting presents our race-by-race preview of the 10-race meeting at Royal Randwick on Saturday afternoon for All Aged Stakes Day ...
NT makes statement in National Apprentice Race Series
The National Apprentice Race Series has put aspiring young NT jockeys on the map follwing a second-place finish in the ...
All Aged Stakes 2024 Group 1 betting preview & tips | April 20
The Group 1 All Aged Stakes (1400m) headlines a stacked 10-race card at Randwick on Saturday. Check out HorseBetting's preview ...
Orange Cup Day betting tips & quaddie | Friday, April 19
Racing heads to Orange on Friday afternoon where an eight-race program awaits punters, headlined by the Orange Gold Cup. Check ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 18, 2024
Five thoroughbred meetings are scheduled for around Australia today. Check out HorseBetting's free racing tips for horse racing on April ...
Pakenham best bets & quaddie tips | Thursday, April 20
A competitive eight-race card will be held at Pakenham on Thursday night. HorseBetting's James Herbert presents his best bets and ...
The Follow Files: Two Queensland sprinters return in fine style
In this week’s Follow Files, we have found three horses that are worth following next start after impressive runs on ...
Golden Sixty trials with sights on third straight Champions Mile
Golden Sixty left both trainer Francis Lui and jockey Vincent Ho satisfied following his effort in a barrier trial on ...
Exciting hurdler English Gambler set to resume
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is in the awkward position of wanting good tracks for her leading jumper and wet tracks ...
Youngsters doing stable proud
The younger members of Stephen Marsh’s stable have served the Cambridge trainer well this season and they’re not finished yet ...
Hampson stars in Alice Springs Cup Carnival with Monday treble
Darwin apprentice Jade Hampson celebrated a year in the saddle with a winning treble in the rescheduled Alice Springs Cup ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 18, 2023
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at ...
Dick Leech dominates NT Guineas Day with five winners
NT trainer Dick Leech celebrated Day 2 of the Alice Springs Cup Carnival with five winners on the seven-event card, ...
Lowry looking to make riding mark in Australia
If Ciaron Maher and David Eustace need any more evidence of Jacob Lowry’s riding ability, they can just watch his ...
Patterson eyeing another Brisbane venture
Robbie Patterson made his mark with a small team at last year’s Queensland winter carnival and is keen on a ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 18, 2022
Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free ...
Flying Start wins NT Guineas as undefeated Dakota Lee is scratched at barrier
In what can only be described as a drama-charged race, Flying Start was an emphatic eight length winner of the ...
Geelong betting preview & best odds | Tuesday, April 19
Geelong Racecourse is scheduled to host an eight-race card on Tuesday afternoon and Horsebetting's James Herbert presents his best bets, ...
Young female jockey Jade Hampson wins at her first race ride
It's no secret that female jockeys are making a serious impact on the Northern Territory racing landscape of late. They ...
Pike ready to confirm his Queensland winter carnival team
A resolute run for second at Te Rapa on Saturday could see promising two-year-old Rudyard added to the team that ...
Taplins looking for final hurrah before Queensland move
Isla Bank trainers Ian and Kerry Taplin are looking to make the most of an interrupted weekend of racing on ...
Baker winding down but still adding to his winner’s ledger
While there may be only a couple of weeks left before Murray Baker hands over the stable reins to training ...
Caulfield tune-up for Tagaloa
A gallop between races at Caulfield should have Tagaloa in top shape for his shot at the Group 1 All-Aged ...
Ryan thinking north after Caulfield double
Nick Ryan has grander plans in store for his two Caulfield winners with plans of tackling Group 1 races in ...
Warrnambool team to be shaped by trials
The Warrnambool May Racing Carnival is invariably a busy time for Matthew Williams who likes to load the bases and ...
O’Sullivan and Scott pair on target for Queensland carnival
Stablemates Dragon Leap and Spring Heat furthered their preparations for a tilt at the Brisbane Winter Carnival with a day ...
Richards shakes off frustrating day at Royal Randwick
Trainer Jamie Richards was taking a philosophical approach to his day at Royal Randwick on Saturday after watching three of ...
Bishara proud of champion mare despite Randwick defeat
Nick Bishara is a sucker for punishment. The affable Aucklander spent part of his Sunday morning watching video replays of ...
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | April 18, 2021
Today's racing around the country sees eight horse racing meetings scheduled for this afternoon, as another weekend of Group 1 ...
Marquand declares intent to return to Australia
Tom Marquand has plundered Sydney’s richest autumn race for two years in succession and he isn’t done with yet ...
Champagne back-up on the radar for Converge
Tulloch Lodge will give serious consideration to chasing a Group 1 target with Listed winner Converge ...
Kemalpasa excels in R N Irwin Stakes
After the disappointment of missing The Goodwood 12 months ago, Kemalpasa has shown he is ready for this year’s race ...
Pizza-loving mare the Queen of Randwick
Moody mare Nettoyer has put her best foot forward to claim the Queen Of The Turf Stakes at Randwick ...
Victorian apprentice lands feature Adelaide win
Apprentice Thomas Stockdale has steered the Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young-trained Tyche Goddess to win the Auraria Stakes at Morphettville ...
Addeybb goes back-to-back in Queen Elizabeth
Tom Marquand has lauded the bravery of Addeybb after his spectacular Queen Elizabeth Stakes victory ...
Sustained speed lands Sisstar Caulfield victory
Sisstar will get her chance at a Group 1 win after leading throughout to claim the Bel Esprit Stakes at ...
Stewart turns back the clock in Cup
Almost two decades after being crowned Sydney’s champion apprentice, Ron Stewart was back in the G1 winner’s circle at Randwick ...
Finance Tycoon scores knock-out blow in The Showdown
Finance Tycoon has relished a drop in grade to race away with The Showdown at Caulfield ...
Stable predicts Group 1 future for Wild Ruler
Wild Ruler has prevailed in a thrilling photo finish, staving off favourite Isotope and Prague to win the Arrowfield 3YO ...
So Si Bon claims a second VOBIS Gold Mile
So Si Bon has shown a new side to his capabilities with an all-the-way victory in the VOBIS Gold Mile ...
Hungry Heart triumphant in Oaks
Beautifully bred filly Hungry Heart has landed her most significant win, taking out the Australian Oaks at Randwick ...
Mahamedeis prevails in VOBIS Gold Heath at Caulfield
Mahamedeis and Dice Roll have provided Nick Ryan with an ideal start to the Caulfield meeting ...
Cristal Breeze sparkles in Championships Final
Cristal Breeze has overpowered favourite Pandano to win the Provincial Championships Final at Randwick ...
Punt Drunk The Championships hangover edition
Well, what a day of Group 1 racing that was! We simply could not take our eyes off the action ...
Taking Aim justifies Douglas Whyte’s faith after breaking back into winners’ list
Winless for more than two years, Taking Aim completed a long, eventful trek from the brink of enforced retirement to ...
Terang Cup Day betting preview & tips | Sunday, 18/04/21
Horsbetting's James Herbert brings you the betting preview for the Terang up held on Sunday, April 18. Seel all the ...
Florent gives Noonan team a Caulfield win
Trainer Tony Noonan has combined with his jockey son Jake to take out the $427,500 VOBIS Sires Guineas at Caulfield ...
Ranier beats Phaistos in thrilling finish
Stakes winner Ranier has raced to a first-up win at Randwick, upsetting his stablemate Phaistos in a thrilling finish over ...
Bosson, Berry fined for overuse of whip
Top jockeys Opie Bosson and Tommy Berry have each been fined for overuse of the whip in the Group One ...
Pierata bows out with a close Group 1 second
Pierata has been narrowly denied a fairytale farewell in the All Aged Stakes, his final start before he heads to ...
Berry rebounds to make a Mark on Greyworm
Tough gelding Greyworm has defied the Hall Mark Stakes field to lead throughout, relegating two Group One winners to the ...
Tofane takes out Group One All Aged Stakes
Tofane has won the Group One All Aged Stakes, nosing out the 2019 winner Pierata in the weight-for-age race at ...
William Thomas charges home in Bel Esprit
William Thomas has staged a last-to-first performance to win the Listed Bel Esprit Stakes at Caulfield ...
Khoekhoe land rich prize in The Showdown
Khoekhoe has backed up a fast-finishing surprise win at Echuca to claim a bigger prize, taking out the $855,000 The ...
Life Less Ordinary takes out Group 3 JRA Plate
The Chris Waller-trained Life Less Ordinary has overhauled Greysful Glamour to win the Japan Racing Association Plate at Randwick, with ...
Gytrash defeats Sunlight in Irwin Stakes
Gytrash has beaten Sunlight to win the Group Three Irwin Stakes at Morphettville in Adelaide as the South Australian carnival ...
Old tactics lead to new win for Sabkhat
A decision to revert to leading with veteran Sabkhat has allowed the gelding score an upset won at Doomben ...
King’s Legacy wins Group 1 Champagne Stakes
King's Legacy has won the Group One Champagne Stakes, the final leg of Sydney's autumn triple crown for two-year-olds ...
So Si Bon bounces back in VOBIS Gold Mile
So Si Bon did not let favourite backers down taking out the VOBIS Gold Mile at Caulfield under a perfect ...
Kinane wins Frank Packer Plate for Waller
Up-and-comer Kinane has backed up a Wyong maiden win with victory in the Group Three Frank Packer Plate at Randwick ...
Sentimentalist gives Pegus city success
Former jockey Mark Pegus is starting to make his mark in the training ranks with Sentimentalist winning the VOBIS Gold ...
Rubisaki wins again in Group 3 at Randwick
Three-year-old filly Rubisaki has made it six straight wins this season with a determined victory in the Group Three JHB ...
Vainstream breaks city duck at Caulfield
Vainstream has run up to his recent good form in black-type company taking out the VOBIS Gold Sprint at Caulfield ...
Dunn lands milestone Sydney win with Snitz
Jockey Nash Rawiller's confidence in Snitz has been rewarded with the country-trained gelding scoring a dominant first-up win at Randwick ...
Gollan makes right decisions with Starosa
Trainer Tony Gollan made two key decisions that helped filly Starosa score an upset win at Doomben ...
Fender wins as Highway Handicaps return
The Brett Cavanough-trained Fender has kept his winning record intact with victory in the Highway Handicap at Randwick ...
Maddy Wishart shows maturity in Epic ride
Claiming apprentice Maddy Wishart has produced a clever front-running ride to steer Boom Boom Epic to a win at Doomben ...
Vic jockeys in green light for jumpouts
Having been segregated from other jockeys in Victoria, Racing Victoria will allow a group of 21 jockeys to resume riding ...
Ex-Swans manager kicks a goal at Doomben
Former Sydney Swans AFL manager Ron Thomas has tasted success in racing with City Smart winning at Doomben ...
Jamie Spencer suffers hip injury in fall
Jamie Spencer is waiting to hear whether he will require surgery on a hip injury sustained in a gallops fall ...
Whyte’s Power
The Douglas Whyte-trained Will Power (118lb), another son of the Irish Classic-winning Power, will attempt to continue the fine start ...
Exciting youngsters square off as the champion jockey race heats up
Jockeys’ championship protagonists Zac Purton and Joao Moreira have continued to trade blows in recent weeks and that looks set ...
Trainer Mark Johnston positive to COVID-19
British trainer Mark Johnston has revealed he is isolating after contracting coronavirus ...
Trainer Ben Currie asked to show cause
Racing Queensland is understood to have asked trainer Ben Currie why it should continue to accept his nominations in the ...
Champagne Stakes facts and figures
What you need to know about the Group One Champagne Stakes for two-year-olds at Randwick ...
A look at the Group One All Aged Stakes
What you need to know about the weight-for-age Group One All Aged Stakes at Randwick ...
Zahra loses suspension and fine appeal
Jockey Mark Zahra has lost his appeal against the severity of a 25-meeting suspension and $3800 fine for careless riding ...
Addictive Nature set for Caulfield return
Lightly raced stakes-winner Addictive Nature is set for his first start since joining the Danny O'Brien stable in Melbourne ...
Man From Uncle ready to break drought
Trainer Clare Cunningham is hoping Man From Uncle can vindicate her investment of time and patience when he has his ...
Dale on the hunt for more Melbourne riches
Dark Eyes and Prometheus are Caulfield-bound as they look to give their Canberra-based trainer Matt Dale another victory in Melbourne ...
Kalik to dodge top two-year-olds
Owner/breeder Neville Bell hopes Kalik can get a Saturday win at Doomben before the better two-year-olds arrive from the south ...
Caulfield tune-ups for Warrnambool pair
Warrnambool-trained horses Magnapal and Working From Home run at Caulfield in preparation for local feature flat races at the upcoming ...
Trainer Ben Currie gets further stay
Queensland trainer Ben Currie has been granted a further stay as he fights mounting charges against him ...
Blinkers go on Le Romain in All Aged
Tough gelding Le Romain will have a significant gear change when he lines up in the Group One All Aged ...
Chris Munce chasing another Oaks
Talented staying filly Ceol Na Mara takes the first step to giving trainer Chris Munce another Oaks record when she ...
Queensland campaign on cards for Red Alto
Bendigo Cup winner Red Alto has been earmarked for a Queensland campaign but first will run at Caulfield in the ...
Larry Cassidy rides for Godolphin again
Larry Cassidy hopes to continue his good form for the Godolphin organisation when he rides Plague Stone at Doomben ...
All Over Bosanova to step out for Stokes
Stakes-winning sprinter All Over Bosanova will have her first start for new trainer Phillip Stokes and first start in Melbourne ...
Loving Gaby deserving favourite: Eustace
Trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace are hoping Loving Gaby has saved the best for last as she prepares for ...
I’m A Rippa to begin Stradbroke path
A likely dry track is a big attraction for I'm A Rippa who resumes at Doomben in the Listed Ascot ...
Meech suffers fractured collarbone in fall
Linda Meech, who leads the Victorian jockeys' premiership, has suffered a fractured collarbone in a fall at Geelong ...
Trainer Ben Currie faces QCAT
Ben Currie has told a stay application hearing he believed to harp up a horse was to prime a horse ...
Tiley saddles two in defence of Easter crown
Nigel Tiley has no expectation that he can repeat his Group 2 Manco Easter Handicap (1600m) win of last year, ...
Southern triple crown tilt for Orepuki Lad
The Graham and Michael Eade-trained Orepuki Lad has taken out two southern cups this season and the Riverton galloper is ...
Van Niekerk in Full Bloom at Happy Valley
Grant van Niekerk was centre stage at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 17 April) with a bit of tack drama and ...
Gododdin off the mark for Godolphin
Promising filly Gododdin has broken her maiden at the third attempt for Godolphin as the Kensington course at Randwick held ...
First city winner for apprentice Williams
Apprentice jockey Chris Williams has recorded his first metropolitan win at Kensington in his second ride in Sydney ...
Vitani produces the goods with Sandown win
Exciting prospect Vitani has lived up to the expectations of trainer Wendy Kelly, breaking through for her maiden win at ...
Tail in the gate catches out Seattle Park
Racing Victoria stewards declared Seattle Park a non-runner in a race at Sandown after his tail was caught in the ...
Bowman adopts new perspective on Hartnell
After trailing in the wake of Winx and Hugh Bowman seven times, Hartnell has the world's leading jockey in the ...
Pakenham tips & full form for Thursday night, April 19
PAKENHAM is back this Thursday night and the punters have eight events to look forward to. It looms as a ...
Mail Escort delivers at Ipswich for Sears
Trainer Tony Sears has continued his success with the offspring of little-known sire Mail Train when first starter Mail Escort ...
Wyong betting tips & full form for Thursday, April 19
WYONG is NSW's racing venue this Thursday and a rock-solid eight race card awaits punters. All the focus should be ...
Eaton and Carson combine for Sandown win
Apprentice Jessica Eaton has landed her first Melbourne city win aboard Famelist while providing trainer Gary Carson a long overdue ...
Mr Marbellouz kept to restricted racing
Mr Marbellouz will remain in restricted class at Doomben despite after drawing well in two races in which the rising ...
New Kensington Track passes first test
Jockey Glyn Schofield is impressed with the new Kensington Track at Randwick after guiding the first winner home on the ...
Mick Price laments tough draw for Seabrook
Trainer Mick Price admits Seabrook's opportunity to cap her Sydney autumn carnival campaign in style has been jeopardised by the ...
Fastnet Tempest ready to roll at Caulfield
The Anniversary Vase at Caulfield may be the race that sees imported galloper Fastnet Tempest secure his first victory for ...
Fannin ready to hit his straps
Shaun Fannin is hoping one of his favourites can help him get back into the winner’s circle at Woodville on ...
Ascot market movers for Wednesday, April 18
RACING in the nation's west this Wednesday is at Ascot as the venue hosts an eight race card. Where has ...
Calder boosts Kiwi jockey ranks
Talented jockey Andrew Calder has returned to New Zealand and will be out to make an immediate impression at Pukekohe ...
Group One fields finalised for Randwick
The Group One All Aged Stakes and Champagne Stakes feature races at Randwick have each attracted a field of 13 ...
Freedman team warms up for Brisbane winter
Japanese galloper A Shin Rook is one of four Anthony Freedman-trained horses who will make their winter carnival debuts at ...
Murray Bridge market movers for Wednesday, April 18
SOUTH Australian racing is at Murray Bridge today as the venue hosts a stacked 11 race card. The Bridge is ...
Winx Stakes to honour champion racemare
The Australian Turf Club's Group Two Warwick Stakes at Randwick will be upgraded and rebranded for super mare Winx ...
Sandown market movers for Wednesday, April 18
MID-WEEK racing in Melbourne is at Sandown as the popular venue hosts eight races. Horse Betting has your tips sorted ...
Grand jumper Cue Card retired
Multiple Grade One-winning steeplechaser Cue Card has been retired after failing to show his usual zest in his work ...
Kinane pays tribute to Giants Causeway
Racing great Mick Kinane has paid tribute to serial Group One winner Giant's Causeway, who has died at the age ...
Mister Impatience to stay the distance
Trainer Mike Moroney is looking to dour stayer Mister Impatience to give him a second Sydney Group One in as ...
Experience to give Malibu Style an edge
Malibu Style is set to fly the flag for Perth trainer Neville Parnham in a stakes race at Caulfield ...
Apprentice Melanie Bolwell recovering
Injured apprentice Melanie Bolwell is now talking and expected to leave intensive care in the next couple of days ...
Lee Curtis tempers expectations for Lasqueti Spirt in Sydney Cup
THE Lee Curtis-trained Lasqueti Spirit has defied the critics so far in its burgeoning career to date, but the NSW ...
Williams appeals in bid to ride Big Duke
Craig Williams has lodged an appeal against the severity of a careless riding suspension in a bid to ride Big ...
Sydney Cup take two for Annus Mirabilis
Annus Mirabilis is set to return to Sydney for the re-run of the Sydney Cup after pleasing his trainer in ...
Promising mare heads to Ipswich
Fast mare Invincible Express will launch her winter carnival campaign in a Class Six race at Ipswich ...
Polarisation cleared for Sydney Cup re-run
Godolphin stayer Polarisation has passed a vet inspection and is confirmed as a starter for Saturday's re-run of the Group ...
SA sports minister calls for ban on ‘barbaric’ jumps racing
LEON Bignell, South Australia's minister for sport, has renewed calls for an end to jumps racing in the state after ...
New sponsor for Hawkesbury Gold Cup
Livamol is the new three-year sponsor for the Group Three Hawkesbury Gold cup ...
Nash Rawiller suffers shoulder injury
Jockey Nash Rawiller has a dislocated shoulder after his horse broke down during a race at Sha Tin ...
McAlpine family continues to breed winners
Scott McAlpine is looking ahead to carnival riches with Sarisara and Tiyatro after the retirement of Temple Of Boom and ...
Unequivocal on trial for Queensland trip
Unequivocal will run at Rosehill in preparation for a possible trip to Queensland with Group One winning stablemate Famous Seamus ...
Unequivocal on trial for Queensland trip
Unequivocal will run at Rosehill in preparation for a possible trip to Queensland with Group One winning stablemate Famous Seamus ...
Highland Reel and Ertijaal to back up in Audemars Piguet QEII Cup
Mike de Kock’s Ertijaal and the Aidan O’Brien-trained Highland Reel, the only two runners in Sunday’s HK$20 million Audemars Piguet ...
Apprentice in hospital after fall
Brandon Stoockdale has been taken to hospital for observation and further tests following a fall at Mornington ...
Vanbrugh to be spelled with spring in mind
Vanbrugh will be spelled with trainer Chris Waller eyeing a spring campaign aimed at the Epsom Handicap with the Group ...
Blake Shinn prepares for HK assignment
Blake Shinn has arrived in Hong Kong early to prepare for his ride on Helene Happy Star in the Group ...
Blake Shinn prepares for HK assignment
Blake Shinn has arrived in Hong Kong early to prepare for his ride on Helene Happy Star in the Group ...
Pretty Possum chasing maiden city success
Victory in the Bel Esprit STakes at Caulfield would give Pretty Possum not only a stakes win but a breakthrough ...
Colic ends jumps campaign for Now And Zen
Highly touted hurdler Now And Zen will miss the winter jumps racing after undergoing surgery for colic ...
Songbird to miss the Kentucky Oaks
Songbird, the world's highest-ranked three-year-old in the most recent ratings, will miss the Kentucky Oaks because of a fever ...
Darley announce new season stallion fees
Exosphere will stand for $27,500 when he begins stallion duties at Darley Stud in the Hunter Valley in the new ...
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