Today 2nd August 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
Today’s horse racing tips & free betting preview | Friday, 2/8
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled for around Australia today, on Friday, August 2. Check out HorseBetting’s free betting tips …
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Horse Racing Tips
Coffs Harbour Cup Day betting tips & quaddie | August 4, 2023
Country racing heads to Coffs Harbour on Friday afternoon for a stacked eight-race program. See our best bets for Coffs …
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Horse Racing Tips
Ballarat betting tips & quaddie | Friday, August 4
The synthetic track at Ballarat is set to host an eight-race program on Friday afternoon. Check out HorseBetting’s free tips …
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Australia horse racing news
It’sourtime looking to turn tables in Aurie’s Star Handicap
It’sourtime will line up in the Group 3 Aurie’s Star Handicap at Flemington on Saturday hoping to return serve on …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 2, 2023
Six horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips and quaddie selections for free here at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Karaka Millions meeting receives massive boost
New Zealand’s richest raceday will be further enhanced in 2024 with stakes increases for New Zealand’s iconic Karaka Millions Twilight …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Prowess enjoys quiet Te Rapa trial
Dual top-flight winner Prowess took her first steps toward another trip across the Tasman when she enjoyed a quiet trial …
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Australia horse racing news
Melbourne Cup winning jockey John Duggan dies
The Thoroughbred Racing Industry is mourning the passing of former top jockey Mr John Duggan, who claimed the 1977 Melbourne …
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Australia horse racing news
Darwin Cup, Palmerston Sprint fields taking shape
Qualification is over and the fields for the Darwin Cup (2050m) and Palmerston Sprint (1200m) are starting to take shape …
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Australia horse racing news
State Of Rest, Anamoe set to clash again in 2022 Cox Plate
In the centenary year of the W.S. Cox Plate, Racing Victoria’s (RV) General Manager – Racing Operations and International, Paul …
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Australia horse racing news
Melbourne Cup draws 186 nominations, 43 internationals
The 2022 Melbourne Cup has drawn a 10-year high of 186 nominations, with 43 of those coming from abroad. The …
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Horse Racing Tips
Cranbourne racing tips & best value bets | August 4, 2022
Cranbourne will start off its eight-race program at 1pm AEST on Thursday with some competitive races programmed for punters to …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Australian focus for Nelson this weekend
Champion jumps trainer Paul Nelson will be in Australia rather than Christchurch this weekend as he watches his star hurdler …
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Horse Racing Tips
Townsville racing tips, best odds & quaddie picks | 4/8/2022
It is Townsville Cup week in Queensland’s north, with a bumper nine-race program scheduled for Thursday afternoon, before the feature …
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Horse Racing Tips
Wednesday’s Eagle Farm betting tips & quaddie | 3/8/2022
A seven-race metropolitan program will be run and won at Eagle Farm Racecourse on Wednesday, August 3. HorseBetting’s Queensland racing …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kiwi horse the talk of the town
A Kiwi horse with humble breeding is starting to make waves in Australia. Cross Talk, a son of Keano, recorded …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Walker not looking too far ahead with quality trio
Mark Walker has tentatively planned two steps ahead with his trio of Group One winners Entriviere, Imperatriz and On The …
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Australia horse racing news
Follow Files: Russian Warrior, Monfelicity ready to win
The season came to an end on Saturday, but that doesn’t mean the winners have to stop rolling around. The …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Bittersweet start to season for Weatherley
It’s been a bittersweet start to the season for Darryn Weatherley – while he is excited to welcome his daughter …
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Australia horse racing news
In The Congo wins star-studded Group Trial at Randwick
Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott showed their spring hand at the Randwick trials on Tuesday morning, as a number of …
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Australia horse racing news
Clarke ends superb Darwin Cup Carnival with ultimate prize
It has been a truly spectacular Darwin Cup Carnival for champion Top End trainer Gary Clarke, who took out the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Hannam enthusiastic about new career
Popular jockey Robbie Hannam has called time on his career in the saddle and started a brand new job on …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kajino impressive in Te Rapa victory
Having just his fourth start over hurdles, the Diana Kennedy-trained Kajino put in a perfect jumping performance in the opening …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Track specialist saves best for Te Rapa
If they were giving out awards for toughness then trainer Ray Gavin believes his talented winter galloper Bullybrook would be …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 2, 2022
Four horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections for free …
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Horse Racing Tips
Geelong racing tips, top odds & quaddie – Wednesday, August 3
An eight-race program awaits us at Geelong on Wednesday afternoon with gallopers predicted to be running on a Soft 7 …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Promising filly heads home Marsh quinella
If he was tuned in from his American holiday base on Saturday morning, trainer Stephen Marsh would have been delighted …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Kiwi trio please at Flemington
A trio of former Kiwi runners pleased trainer Michael Moroney with their jumpouts at Flemington on Friday ahead of their …
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Australia horse racing news
Belmont Day puts on a show in Lightning Plate win at Darwin
It may have been a field of only three in the Montgomerie Lightning Plate, but Gary Clarke’s Belmont Day produced …
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Australia horse racing news
I’m Thunderstruck heads promising OTI Racing crop for spring
OTI Racing are one of the biggest racing syndicates in the world, and they look to be in for a …
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Horse Racing Tips
Pakenham tips, value bets & quaddie picks | Tuesday, August 3
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the betting preview for the nine-race card at Pakenham on Tuesday, August 3. See the top tips, …
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New Zealand horse racing news
El Noir sheds bridesmaid tag with gritty Te Aroha victory
Trainer Stephen Marsh cut a relieved figure after gritty mare El Noir finally broke through for the win she had …
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Australia horse racing news
Punt Drunk: Mr Brightside takes centre stage once again
The Monday edition of Punt Drunk takes a look at some of the big racing news from over the weekend, …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Apprentice opens his account with first winning ride at Otaki
Central Districts racegoers would have recognised a familiar surname amongst the winners at Otaki on Saturday as 22-year-old apprentice Liam …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | August 2, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees four meetings being held around the country on this Monday afternoon. Our racing analysts …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Windsor Park Stud mourn loss of proven sire
It is with a heavy heart that Windsor Park Stud announce the loss of their very successful sire Rip Van …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Tammie Wynette fulfils perfect script for Coxon
Kim Coxon couldn’t have scripted a better end to her current time as a licensed trainer when Tammie Wynette provided …
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New Zealand horse racing news
London Express back to winning form at Matamata
Talented winter galloper London Express bounced back from an unlucky run first-up at Te Rapa last month with a determined …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Hughes eyeing bigger prize with impressive debutant
Impressive triallist Show Bazz made an eye-catching debut when he trounced his maiden rivals over 1200m at Ashburton on Saturday …
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Australia horse racing news
Tarrant suspended after court appearance
Troubled jockey Luke Tarrant has been suspended from riding after pleading guilty to drug charges in a Queensland criminal court …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Khadijah Mellah makes history at Goodwood
Student Khadijah Mellah has registered a fairytale victory aboard Haverland in the Magnolia Cup at Goodwood …
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Australia horse racing news
Vega Magic closes in on spring return
A second jump-out at Flemington has Vega Magic ready to make his return with the weather to determine where and …
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Australia horse racing news
Smart colt Edison ready to shine
The lightly raced Edison gets the chance to stake his spring carnival credentials when he kicks off his three-year-old season …
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Australia horse racing news
Dwyer’s Doll ready to Rumble at The Valley
Trainer Henry Dwyer will get a better gauge on the ability of Rumble Doll after she runs at The Valley …
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Australia horse racing news
Joe Bowditch sidelined with neck fracture
Joe Bowditch will join apprentices Chris Caserta and Thomas Stockdale for an extended stay on the sidelines with scans revealing …
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Australia horse racing news
More Than Ever chasing third-straight win
Trainer Tony McEvoy has had to be patient with staying prospect More Than Ever but the lightly raced gelding is …
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Australia horse racing news
Volkstok’n’barrell preparing for return
Multiple Group One winner Volkstok’n’barrell is in new hands at Flemington as he prepares for a racing comeback in Melbourne …
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Australia horse racing news
John Thompson to survey his Kingdom
Thy Kingdom Come can earn a shot at better class races if he returns to his best form at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
Light weight to help Volkoff at Doomben
Veteran mare Volkoff will carry the lightest weight in her career as she tries to win at 1200m for the …
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Australia horse racing news
Age Of Chivalry springs into Valley test
Trainers Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra have spring carnival plans for Age Of Chivalry who returns from a break at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Heavy track specialist thriving ahead of Winter Cup
Heavy track specialist Rosewood will be met by ideal track conditions at Riccarton on Saturday when she lines up in …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Grand expectations for Gobstopper
Emily Farr could be in for one of her biggest days in racing on Sunday when she partners in-form jumper …
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Australia horse racing news
Art Collection chasing maiden win first-up
Well-bred filly Art Collection will be chasing a maiden win at Randwick when she makes her return from a spell …
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Australia horse racing news
Snoopy’s run better than it appeared
Snoopy may have been well beaten in the Listed Ramornie Handicap but trainer Chris Munce says the effort was better …
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Japan horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Deirdre delivers Nassau Stakes for Japan
Japanese mare Deirdre has finished strongly to record an historic win in the Nassau Stakes at Goodwood …
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Australia horse racing news
Beer fined over horse promotion tweet
Trainer Mitchell Beer has pleaded guilty and fined $1500 for a promotional tweet which could have led to a breach …
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Australia horse racing news
Waller to donate prize money to charity
Trainer Chris Waller will support fundraising efforts for cancer research at Randwick and also donate his prize money from the …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Lauren Brennan is on weather watch with Magnum
Cambridge trainer Lauren Brennan is keeping close tabs on the Waikato weather forecast as she prepares former Singapore galloper Magnum …
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Australia horse racing news
Sandhu in no rush with Princeton Spirit
Trainer Julius Sandhu has settled on a benchmark race at Moonee Valley rather than step Princeton Spirit up to stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Music Magnate ready for Missile
Music Magnate will meet a stronger than normal field in the Group Two Missile Stakes as he has his first …
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Australia horse racing news
Eustace gets first winner as co-trainer
Reserve Street has given the newly formed training partnership of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace its first winner …
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Australia horse racing news
Gold Ambition stays in own class
Group One-placed Gold Ambition will run in his own class as he chases a fourth career win at Doomben …
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Australia horse racing news
Sydney return for 3yo filly Nasaayim
Trainer Tom Dabernig believes three-year-old filly Nasaayim is well-placed to produce a bold first-up showing over 1200m at Randwick …
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Australia horse racing news
McCarthy has spring hopes for Tycoon
Trainer Brendan McCarthy believes Divine Mr Tycoon, who makes his first appearance as a three-year-old at Moonee Valley, is up …
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Australia horse racing news
Time for Gary Doughty’s first city win
Former Group One jockey Gary Doughty has a chance to train his first metropolitan Saturday winner with Time To Torque …
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Australia horse racing news
Trap For Fools gets chance at the Valley
Trap For Fools will be lining up for his fourth Victorian start after his arrival from Perth when he runs …
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Australia horse racing news
Brisbane sun suits veteran Straturbo
Veteran sprinter Straturbo has been enjoying the Brisbane sunshine as he prepares to resume at Doomben for new trainer Tony …
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Australia horse racing news
Lightning Spear wins G1 Sussex Stakes
Lightning Spear has finally claimed a long-overdue Group One success in the Sussex Stakes at Goodwood …
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Horse Racing News
Milestone win for new trainer Cunningham
Clare Cunningham has trained her first city winner after partner Jason Collett guided Tenorino home at Warwick Farm …
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Horse Racing News
W Farm suspensions for high-profile riders
Jason Collett, Glyn Schofield and Josh Adams face time out of the saddle after pleading guilty to careless riding charges …
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Horse Racing News
Lankan Rupee pleases in Sandown gallop
A heavy fog couldn’t stop Craig Newitt giving a glowing report on the performance of Lankan Rupee in a track …
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Horse Racing News
Veteran Nat King Cu ends run of city outs
Veteran galloper Nat King Cu spent most of his career in Canberra before switching to Warwick Farm, where he has …
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Horse Racing News
Wells chasing another feature jumps win
The Crisp Steeplechase at Sandown is the next feature jumps race for 10-year-old Wells who is on a path towards …
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Horse Racing News
Alizee, Piracy land Godolphin Farm double
James Cummings has high hopes for talented filly Alizee with her maiden win set to be followed by a start …
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Horse Racing News
Browne makes Gold Coast trip worthwhile
Top jockey Damian Browne has an aversion to long road trips but his driving has paid off with a win …
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Horse Racing News
Frankel colt ready for Flemington debut
Robbie Laing expects the 1000m at Flemington for Frankel My Dear to be too short and he will be happy …
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Horse Racing Tips
Goulburn quaddie tips, form & specials for Friday, August 4
THE Friday quaddie this week takes us to just outside the nation’s capital to the beautiful surrounds of Goulburn. We …
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Horse Racing News
Memes poised for stakes debut in Missile
In-form mare Memes makes her black-type debut in the Missile Stakes at Randwick after five wins this preparation …
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Horse Racing News
No laughing matter for Humphries at races
Barry Humphries says he’s just along for the ride as his wife Lizzie Spender’s horse Dante Rossetti finished sixth at …
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Horse Racing News
Rachel King stands down after W Farm spill
In-form apprentice Rachel King has relinquished her Warwick Farm rides after being involved in a fall …
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Horse Racing News
Rachel King stands down Warwick Farm spill
In-form apprentice Rachel King has relinquished her Warwick Farm rides after being involved in a fall …
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Horse Racing Tips
Missile Stakes at Randwick betting, form and free tips, August 5
THE Group 2 Missile Stakes kicks off stakes racing for the new season and the best performers of the Sydney …
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Horse Racing News
Distance rise to suit in-form Spanish Reef
Trainer Ken Keys is looking forward to getting Spanish Reef out to 2000m for the first time this campaign when …
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Horse Racing News
David Vandyke hopes trial run continues
Trainer David Vandyke hopes his six trial winners, including Group One star Yankee Rose, is an indication of a big …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Gordy Gesture re-think could reap rewards
A RE-ASSESSMENT of Gordys Gesture’s new season plans could be rewarded in the best possible way for training pair Chris …
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Horse Racing News, New Zealand horse racing news
Tyler excited about group prospects for Hayley Maree
Kelvin Tyler is looking forward to upcoming racing season and the group one challenges that are in line for talented …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Logan and Gibbs eyeing weight-for-age haul
RUAKAKA trainers Donna Logan and Chris Gibbs are planning to have all the early weight-for-age bases covered, and a pair …
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Horse Racing News
Darryl McLellan wins trial in comeback
Group One-winning jockey Darryl McLellan has ridden a barrier trial winner after getting his licence to ride renewed in Queensland …
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Horse Racing News
Trainer Ricky Vale loses cobalt appeal
Rockhampton trainer Ricky Vale has lost his appeal against a 12-month disqualification on three cobalt related charges …
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Horse Racing News
Radio appeal raises $30,000 for NJT
An appeal by Brisbane based RadioTAB to help the National Jockeys Trust has already raised $30,000 …
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Horse Racing News
Trial date changes following heavy winter
Trials at the Cranbourne Training Complex have been rescheduled following a heavy workload over winter …
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Horse Racing News
Big Orange second in Goodwood Cup
The John Gosden-trained three-year-old Stradivarius has upset Big Orange’s bid for a third successive Goodwood Cup …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Market movers and fluctuations report for Rosehill and Doomben
SPRING racing is just around the corner and the punters were hitting their early carnival straps at Rosehill and Doomben …
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Horse Racing News
Banned vet warned Racing Vic about cobalt
An employee saw vet Tom Brennan put something else into a drip administered to a horse at Victorian trainer Danny …
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Horse Racing News
Bowman, Winx head to Cox Plate again
Defending champion Winx is one of 157 nominations for the Cox Plate which has attracted 22 entries from overseas …
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Horse Racing News
Rebel Dane to take the weight in Missile
Rebel Dane takes on young gun Capitalist in the Missile Stakes with Mount Nebo a late entry for the Group …
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Horse Racing News
Strong overseas cast for spring features
The Caulfield Cup has attracted 170 nominations with 157 entered in the Cox Plate headed by last year’s winner Winx …
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Horse Racing News
Strong overseas cast for spring features
The Caulfield Cup has attracted 170 nominations with 157 entered in the Cox Plate headed by last year’s winner Winx …
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Horse Racing News
Dwyer playing waiting game with Beirut
Henry Dwyer will pick the easier of two black type races as he chases some black type for Beirut who …
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Horse Racing News
Flemington return for French import
Former French horse Pilote D’Essai is out to emulate his winning Australian debut when he makes his reappearance over 1400m …
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Horse Racing News
Arty looks for three Big wins at the Farm
Trainer Adam Wadick is confident Big Arty will win his third consecutive midweek race on his home track at Warwick …
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Horse Racing News
Flemington return for former French import
Former French horse Pilote D’Essai is out to emulate his winning Australian debut when he makes his reappearance over 1400m …
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Horse Racing News
Yankee Rose has easy barrier trial
Group One winning filly Yankee Rose has been given an easy time in a barrier trial at the Sunshine Coast …
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Horse Racing News
Weight to decide Cup start for Big Orange
Trainer Michael Bell says the handicapper will decide whether Big Orange returns to Australia for the Melbourne Cup …
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Horse Racing News
Nominations due for spring features
Entries for the Caulfield Cup and Cox Plate are about to close with Winx favourite to defend the Cox Plate …
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