Horse Racing History: Today in Racing 20th March

This day 20th March 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.


Horse Racing Tips

Ballina racing betting preview & best bets | Tuesday, 12/3/23

Ballina racing betting preview & best bets | Tuesday, 12/3/23

Country racing heads to Ballina on Tuesday afternoon for a competitive seven-race program set for decision. See the best bets …
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Australia horse racing news

Lethal Encounter on a hot streak with St Patrick's Day Cup win

Lethal Encounter on a hot streak with St Patrick’s Day Cup win

Dick Leech’s Lethal Encounter made it four straight wins in a row after taking the St Patrick’s Day Cup in …
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Horse Racing Tips

Today's horse racing tips & best bets | March 20, 2022

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 20, 2022

Eight horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at …
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Horse Racing Tips

Taree racing tips

Taree betting tips & quaddie numbers | March 21, 2022

What Taree Races Where Manning Valley Race Club – Racecourse Rd, Taree NSW When Monday, March 21, 2022 First Race …
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Horse Racing Tips

Pinjarra racing tips and best bets for 20/2/2022

Pinjarra Park best bets & quaddie numbers | March 20, 2022

What Pinjarra Races Where Pinjarra Park – Racecourse Road, Pinjarra WA 6208 When Sunday, March 20, 2022 First Race 1:23pm …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Belle En Rouge

Southern bonds to the fore in Oaks triumph

With three premierships, countless big-race triumphs, more than NZD$30 million in prize-money and Hong Kong beckoning, Jamie Richards has come …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Imperatriz

Dazzling Imperatriz heads Levin Classic sweep for Richards

Jamie Richards’ relentless dominance of New Zealand racing keeps rolling on into his final few weeks on these shores, saddling …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Can I Get An Amen

Lowry and Cullen mare answers punters prayers at Trentham

Underrated sprinter Can I Get An Amen justified some inspired support at Trentham on Saturday when she captured the Listed …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Leaderboard

Leaderboard too tough in St Leger

Enigmatic performer Leaderboard put his best foot forward when he produced a superior staying effort to take out the Listed …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Sinarahma

Sinarahma prevails in desperate finish to Cuddle Stakes

A well-timed run that saw her thrust her head in front just two strides prior to the winning post ensured …
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Australia horse racing news

William Pike

Pike celebrates birthday with four-timer at Mornington

Champion Perth jockey William Pike’s hit-and-run visit to Melbourne has paid off handsomely with four winners at Mornington on Saturday …
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Australia horse racing news

Mount Popa

Mount Popa gains Caulfield Cup start at Mornington

The pressure of gaining a Caulfield Cup start for Mount Popa has been relieved for Hawkes Racing with the Irish-bred …
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Australia horse racing news

Dom To Shoot

Consolation victory for Dom To Shoot in Mornington Guineas

It was not the Guineas Sean And Jake Casey had planned for when Dom To Shoot left Perth but they …
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Australia horse racing news

Rocket Tiger

Wagga trainer gets a leg-up on Slipper rivals

While most Sydney trainers were restricted to putting their Golden Slipper contenders through some last-minute pace work on Saturday, bush …
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Australia horse racing news

Daily Bugle

Sydney calling for Daily Bugle after Mornington win

Daily Bugle is set to be given the chance at interstate Group 1 assignments after his victory in the Cleanaway …
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Australia horse racing news

Four Moves Ahead

Sargent Banks On Slipper Delay Proving A Lucky Move

Trainer John Sargent is hoping the decision to postpone the Golden Slipper meeting by seven days is an omen for …
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Horse Racing News

Punt Drunk: Can the luck of the Irish get Brett Scott the win?

Punt Drunk: Can the luck of the Irish get Brett Scott the win?

The Punt Drunk daily brings you all the latest horse racing news and controversies plus all our top racing tips …
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Australia horse racing news

Golden Slipper

Golden Slipper and Sydney Autumn Carnival back a week

Racing NSW and the Australian Turf Club have determined that all race meetings forming part of the Sydney Autumn Racing …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Master Montaro

Hayes’ youngsters Master Montaro and Fantastic Treasure tackle Derby undercard

While two-time champion trainer David Hayes looks set to feature prominently in Sunday’s (21 March) BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) …
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Australia horse racing news

Masked Crusader

Masked Crusader explosive in William Reid Stakes

An electrifying turn of foot soon after straightening has catapulted Masked Crusader to an impressive first Group 1 win claiming …
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Australia horse racing news

Chica Fuerte

Australasian Oaks on menu for Chica Fuerte

Trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman have Group 1 aspirations in Adelaide for Chica Fuerte following her all-the-way victory at The …
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Horse Racing Tips

Rosehill tips for Golden Slipper Day in 2021

Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | March 20, 2021

Today’s Horse Racing Tips & Best Bets | March 20, 2021 All eyes will be on Rosehill Gardens today, and …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Zee Falls

Zee Falls on trial for Australian campaign

Stakes-winning filly Zee Falls could be in line for a trip to Sydney if she performs well in the Group …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Puysegur

Pike’s Puysegur purring ahead of Lightning

Cambridge trainer Tony Pike is gearing up for a busy weekend of racing, where he will saddle runners at Trentham …
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Australia horse racing news

Loving Gaby

Loving Gaby lands Group 1 William Reid Stakes

Loving Gaby has landed a second Group One win under lights at The Valley, taking out the Williams Reid Stakes …
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Horse Racing Tips

Rosehill tips and best bets for Saturday May 22 2021

Rosehill tips and best bets for Golden Slipper Day 2020

WELCOME to our Rosehill tips for Golden Slipper Day 2020, with it promising to be a cracking day of racing, …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Glynn Brick

Racing industry mourns Glynn Brick

Tributes are flowing for Cambridge trainer Glynn Brick, who was killed in a car accident on Maungatautari Road on Sunday …
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Australia horse racing news

Rosehill Guineas facts and figures

Rosehill Guineas facts and figures

What you need to know about the Group One $600,000 Rosehill Guineas run at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Pierata

Star sprinter primed for Galaxy challenge

History is against Galaxy topweight Pierata but trainer Greg Hickman says the horse is good enough to overcome the odds …
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New Zealand horse racing news

London Banker

Cup tilt on the line for London Banker

London Banker will be out to continue his winning streak at Tauranga on Saturday when he lines-up in the J …
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Australia horse racing news

Warrnambool carnival hit by crowd ban

Warrnambool carnival hit by crowd ban

The Warrnambool Racing Club is looking into the impact of crowd-free racing ahead of the upcoming three-day carnival …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Champion’s Way

Size’s Champion’s can still get his Way

John Size knows what it takes to win the BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and this Sunday (22 March) Champion’s …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Vincent Ho

Golden Sixty puts Ho in the lead role for the BMW Hong Kong Derby

Vincent Ho shifts his weight to his left foot – the fingers of his right hand flick the outside seam …
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Australia horse racing news

Chris Waller

Hopes high for latest Irish import Norway

Chris Waller has already had success with one former Aidan O’Brien-trained horse this autumn and he is hoping to continue …
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Australia horse racing news

Runson

Hareeba Stakes to suit in-form Runson

A return to form and a favourable barrier are the right ingredients for Runson in the Listed Hareeba Stakes at …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news

Tony Pike

NZ Derby winner to step out at Rosehill

New Zealand Derby winner Sherwood Forest will be out to add another staying feature when he makes his Australian debut …
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Australia horse racing news

George Ryder Stakes: What you need to know

George Ryder Stakes: What you need to know

Statistics, history and facts on the $1 million George Ryder Stakes to be run on Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Farnan

Golden Slipper: What you need to know

Facts, figures and history of the Group One $3.5 million Golden Slipper, the feature race at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Mamaragan

Oh Mama, Slipper revives special memories

Almost four decades after John Thompson watched his father’s horse run second in a Golden Slipper, the trainer will have …
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Australia horse racing news

Hawker Hurricane

Hawker Hurricane fitter for Rosehill race

Trainer Mike Moroney believes Hawker Hurricane will strip much fitter for the Listed Darby Munro Stakes at Rosehill after an …
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Australia horse racing news

Harlem

Harlem stays home for Mornington Cup bid

Lindsay Park has decided to stay close to home and try Harlem again at 2400m in the Mornington Cup instead …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news

Te Akau Shark

Shark doing swimmingly ahead of Ryder

Trainer Jamie Richards is happy Te Akau Shark is ticking all the right boxes as he prepares to extend his …
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Australia horse racing news

Chris Anderson

Anderson to profit at Eagle Farm

Trainer Chris Anderson has decided to keep promising Profit in Queensland for the winter carnival after he runs at Eagle …
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Australia horse racing news

Prioritise

Prioritise to prove statistics wrong

Prioritise has never run a place at Eagle Farm but trainer Steve Tregea believes the gelding can prove that statistic …
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Australia horse racing news

Tony Gollan

Gollan has numbers in 3YO at Eagle Farm

Smart filly Sugar Boom will miss the 3YO handicap at Eagle Farm but her trainer Tony Gollan still has four …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News

BHA formulating plans for assistance

BHA formulating plans for assistance

British Horseracing Authority chief executive Nick Rust says they are working on a plan for financial assistance to participants while …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news

Dubai World Cup

Coronavirus puts Dubai World Cup in doubt

This month’s Dubai World Cup racing event is in grave doubt after the UAE suspended all sporting events across the …
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Australia horse racing news

Avilius to bounce back in G1 Ranvet Stakes

Avilius to bounce back in G1 Ranvet Stakes

The James Cummings-trained Avilius will be out to bounce back in the Group One Ranvet Stakes at Rosehill after being …
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Australia horse racing news

Stud buys into Slipper hope Yes Yes Yes

Stud buys into Slipper hope Yes Yes Yes

Coolmore Stud have bought into Golden Slipper contender Yes Yes Yes, a co-owner of the colt has confirmed in the …
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Australia horse racing news

HorseBetting

Raquel Clark rides 100th winner for season

South Australia’s Raquel Clark has ridden 100 winners in a season for the first time after Dream Kisses won a …
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Australia horse racing news

Sydney plans for Chenier after Sandown win

Sydney plans for Chenier after Sandown win

Anthony Freedman is mapping a program towards the Group One Champagne Stakes with impressive Sandown debut winner Chenier …
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Australia horse racing news

Pride set to have a Ball in Group 1 Galaxy

Pride set to have a Ball in Group 1 Galaxy

The track rating at Rosehill on Golden Slipper day will have a significant impact on the chances of Joe Pride’s …
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Australia horse racing news

Self Sense chasing hometown Cup success

Self Sense chasing hometown Cup success

Self Sense will try to win the Mornington Cup before he makes a return to the jumps racing scene …
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Australia horse racing news

Lyre chasing Blue Diamond-Slipper double

Lyre chasing Blue Diamond-Slipper double

With one Group One win in the Blue Diamond Stakes already under her belt, Lyre is set for her shot …
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Australia horse racing news

Doncaster-bound Dreamforce a Ryder entry

Doncaster-bound Dreamforce a Ryder entry

Trainer John Thompson hopes to run Dreamforce in the George Ryder Stakes leading into the Doncaster Mile but doesn’t want …
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Australia horse racing news

Payne keeps it in family with Guineas hope

Payne keeps it in family with Guineas hope

Trainer David Payne is aiming for a top-three finish with improving three-year-old Costello when he takes on The Autumn Sun …
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Australia horse racing news

Written By to shine in William Reid Stakes

Written By to shine in William Reid Stakes

A recent gallop at Moonee Valley has Grahame Begg confident Written By can produce a better performance in the Group …
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Australia horse racing news

HorseBetting

Sunlight draws wide in William Reid Stakes

The Group One William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley will see last-start Newmarket Handicap winner Sunlight jump from the outside …
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Australia horse racing news

Three options for talented Mr Marbellouz

Three options for talented Mr Marbellouz

Trainer Kevin Kemp can start Mr Marvellouz at Eagle Farm or the Gold Coast or wait until a race Toowoomba …
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Australia horse racing news

Rain-affected Slipper a concern for Gollan

Rain-affected Slipper a concern for Gollan

Tony Gollan is happy with Vincere Volare’s barrier in the Golden Slipper but the trainer is worried about a heavy …
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Australia horse racing news

Winx headlines field of nine for G1 Ryder

Winx headlines field of nine for G1 Ryder

Eight horses have been accepted to take on champion Winx in the Group One George Ryder Stakes, one of five …
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Australia horse racing news

Winter reshuffle for 3YO Jewel contender

Winter reshuffle for 3YO Jewel contender

The rescheduling of the 3YO Jewel to Eagle Farm will lead to a new set of winter plans for promising …
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Australia horse racing news

Kementari to clash with Winx in WFA Ryder

Kementari to clash with Winx in WFA Ryder

Star colt Kementari is set to line up against champion mare Winx in the Group One George Ryder Stakes at …
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Australia horse racing news

Bjorn Baker

Young sire Unencumbered dies aged six

Young sire Unencumbered has died aged six after complications from throat surgery for the inflammatory condition chondritis …
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Australia horse racing news

Clipperton back aboard English in Galaxy

Clipperton back aboard English in Galaxy

Hong Kong-based Australian jockey Sam Clipperton will reunite with five-year-old mare English in the Group One Galaxy at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news

Slipper favourites to eyeball each other

Slipper favourites to eyeball each other

Sunlight and Written By, the leading contenders in the Golden Slipper, have drawn alongside each other in the $3.5 million …
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Hong Kong horse racing news

Shanghai to Master Happy Valley at second time of asking, says Ho

Shanghai to Master Happy Valley at second time of asking, says Ho

Jockey Vincent Ho is hoping for better luck aboard Shanghai Master when the four-year-old tackles the Class 3 Harbour View …
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Horse Racing Tips

Doomben tips & full form for Wednesday, March 21

Doomben tips & full form for Wednesday, March 21

QUEENSLAND is hosting racing this Wednesday and a strong eight race card awaits. Not sure which way to punt this …
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Australia horse racing news

Santos could give Gai seventh Slipper win

Santos could give Gai seventh Slipper win

In-form colt Santos will be out to give champion trainer Gai Waterhouse a record seventh Golden Slipper win, and her …
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Australia horse racing news

Brideoake chases local win with Self Sense

Brideoake chases local win with Self Sense

Trainer David Brideoake says it would be an honour to win the Mornington Cup with stayer Self Sense …
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Horse Racing Tips

Sandown tips for Australian Hurdle Day - May 23 2021

Sandown tips & form for Wednesday, March 21

MELBOURNE’S Wednesday afternoon card is at Sandown as the popular venue hosts an entertaining eight race meet. There’s great racing …
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Australia horse racing news

Sandbar squeezes into Slipper contention

Sandbar squeezes into Slipper contention

Trainer Brad Widdup’s fledgling career reaches a high point at Rosehill with Sandbar making the Golden Slipper field …
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Australia horse racing news

Bowman thrilled to be back in the saddle

Bowman thrilled to be back in the saddle

Champion jockey Hugh Bowman has returned to the saddle ahead of rides in all five Group One races at the …
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Australia horse racing news

Estijaab

Avdulla upbeat about Estijaab despite draw

Jockey Brenton Avdulla will have to overcome a wide draw on Estijaab in the Golden Slipper but says he wouldn’t …
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Australia horse racing news

Bons Away

Purcell favours G1 for sprinter Bons Away

Trainer Aaron Purcell favours starting Bons Away in the Group One William Reid at Moonee Valley but has also entered …
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Australia horse racing news

Danzibar Dancer makes debut at Gosford

Danzibar Dancer makes debut at Gosford

Gosford trainer Jim Louizos will have a rare runner on his home track when Danzibar Dancer begins her career in …
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Australia horse racing news

In-form O'Sullivan pair chase Sandown wins

In-form O’Sullivan pair chase Sandown wins

Near Queue and Fine Embers will fly the flag for Ballarat trainer Dan O’Sullivan when they run at Sandown …
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Australia horse racing news

Chris Waller

Juveniles to outshine apprentices

The first appearances of an unusual number of well-bred first starters has taken some of the focus from the National …
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New Zealand horse racing news

3YO earns second Derby chance

3YO earns second Derby chance

The Mayor’s luckless run in the Group 1 New Zealand Derby (2400m) convinced his New Zealand connections to try their …
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New Zealand horse racing news

Seabrook to fly the Kiwi flag in the Slipper

Seabrook to fly the Kiwi flag in the Slipper

An inspired purchase has New Zealand interest in the world’s richest two-year-old race centred on Seabrook. The Mick Price-trained filly …
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Australia horse racing news

High hopes for Te Teko-bound filly

High hopes for Te Teko-bound filly

Boutique trainer Mark Blackie looks to have an able deputy in Le Castile while stable star Joy Anna is enjoying …
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Australia horse racing news

Favourites draw nicely in Golden Slipper

Favourites draw nicely in Golden Slipper

Sunlight and Written By will start alongside each other in the Golden Slipper after both drew well for the $3.5 …
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Market Movers

Bathurst market movers for Tuesday, March 20

Bathurst market movers for Tuesday, March 20

BATHURST is one of three venues operating in Australia today and the money has come ahead of the seven race …
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Market Movers

Ballarat market movers for Tuesday, March 20

Ballarat market movers for Tuesday, March 20

BALLARAT is hosting racing this Tuesday and the punters have made their moves early in the piece. Where’s the smart …
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Australia horse racing news

Capacity field for $3.5m Golden Slipper

Capacity field for $3.5m Golden Slipper

A capacity field of 16 plus four emergencies has been declared for the Group One Golden Slipper, the world’s richest …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Heavenly Anna

Heavenly Anna in contention for Provincial Championships

HEAVENLY Anna moves into the Provincial Championships final at Randwick next month as a serious contender following her eye-catching second …
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Horse Racing News

Montoya's Secret

Options remain open for Montoya’s Secret

Troy Corstens will wait until later in the week before deciding whether Montoya’s Secret heads to Sydney for the Group …
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Horse Racing News

Our Ivanhowe

Ranvet winner Our Ivanhowe to back up into the BMW Stakes

RANVET Sakes winner Our Ivanhowe will make the short turnaround to run in the BMW Stakes on Saturday, where the …
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Horse Racing News

William Reid Stakes

William Reid Stakes has 25 nominations

Hugh Bowman has picked up the ride on Illustrious Lad in the William Reid Stakes at Moonee Valley which has …
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Horse Racing News

Jeff Lloyd

Angland, Lloyd appeal Slipper suspensions

Jockeys Tye Angland and Jeff Lloyd have appealed careless riding suspensions for incidents during the Golden Slipper …
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Horse Racing News

Rapper Dragon

Rapper Dragon stars in Hong Kong Derby

Former Sydney horse Rapper Dragon has given jockey Joao Moreira his first Hong Kong Derby and trainer John Moore his …
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Horse Racing News

Big Memory back for another Mornington Cup

Big Memory back for another Mornington Cup

After finishing second in the past two Mornington Cups, seven-year-old Big Memory will be back for another crack at the …
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Horse Racing News

Conditions suit Tavago in BMW

Conditions suit Tavago in BMW

Co-trainer Trent Busuttin expects Australian Derby winner Tavago to get conditions to suit in the Group One BMW at Rosehill …
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Horse Racing News

Two three-year-olds among G1 BMW entries

Two three-year-olds among G1 BMW entries

Two three-year-olds, VRC Oaks winner Lasqueti Spirit and Victoria Derby winner Prized Icon, are among 14 nominations for the Group …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips

Midweek tips

Midweek racing form and free tips at Sandown, Wednesday March 22

GOOD betting fields is the flavour of the day at Sandown this Wednesday where we have form and free tips …
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Hong Kong horse racing news, Horse Racing News

Rapper Dragon

Rapper Dragon creates history with Hong Kong Derby victory

HISTORY was made at Sha Tin on Sunday night as Rapper Dragon became the first horse in history to sweep …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

Surgery for apprentice after Bendigo fall

Jye McNeil has suffered a fractured lower right leg and dislocated ankle in a pre-race fall at Bendigo …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

Something Borrowed into Country C’ship

Something Borrowed and Not A Shadow have qualified for the Country Championship final while trainer Kim Waugh will have three …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

The Quarterback to run in William Reid

Newmarket Handicap winner The Quarterback is set to run in the William Reid Stakes despite trainer Robbie Griffiths fears he …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

Waller warming to Winx in Doncaster

Trainer Chris Waller has not ruled out runnnig Winx in the Doncaster Mile a week before the Queen Elizabeth Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

NSW racing news

Waller warming to Winx in Doncaster

Trainer Chris Waller has not ruled out runnnig Winx in the Doncaster Mile a week before the Queen Elizabeth Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

Two-state options for Awesome Rock

The weather will determine whether Australian Cup runner-up Awesome Rock runs in the Easter Cup at Caulfield or the Neville …
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Horse Racing News

Vic racing

Risque to run in Vinery Stud Stakes

David Hayes expects former NZer Risque to be at peak fitness for the 2000 metres of the Vinery Stud Stakes …
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Horse Racing News

Queensland news

Hard Stride moves to Queensland

Stakes-winning Melbourne sprinter Hard Stride will have a Queensland winter campaign for trainer Tony Sears …
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Horse Racing News

UK News

Victoria Pendleton to continue riding

Dual Olympic cycling champion Victoria Pendleton will continue to ride horses after realising her ambition to ride at Cheltenham …
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