This day 17th May 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
Kensington betting preview, best bets & quaddie | 18/5/2022
An eight-race program will be run and won on the Kensington track at Randwick this Wednesday, so HorseBetting’s New South …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Cairns racing tips & best value bets | Tuesday, May 18
HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert brings you the best bets, latest odds and top quaddie picks for the Cairns races on Tuesday, …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Moe racing preview, best odds & value bets | Tuesday, May 18
HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert takes a look at the top bets and quaddie selections on offer at the Moe race meeting …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Newcastle racing tips, best odds & quaddie | Tuesday, May 18
HorseBetting.com.au’s James Herbert brings you the best value bets and top quaddie picks for the Newcastle race meeting on Tuesday, …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | May 17, 2021
Horse racing around the country sees just two meetings scheduled to help kickstart the working week. Our racing analysts here …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Bob baffled as Medina Spirit flops in Preakness
Welcome to another week of #PuntDrunk – the only place for no-bull racing news on a daily basis. With the …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Realm Of Flowers hot favourite to win Melbourne Cup
Punt Drunk daily brings you all the latest horse racing news and controversies around the sport of horse racing Australia …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Vega regains some old Magic in Perth win
Veteran sprinter Vega Magic is back in the business of winning after making a successful return to Perth racing …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Injured jockey Duggan feels ‘very lucky’
NSW jockey Jenny Duggan admits luck was on her side as she recovers from injuries suffered in a race fall …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Wisdom Of Water is the real deal: Fradd
International jockey Robbie Fradd says new JJ Atkins favourite Wisdom Of Water will have no problems handling the high-pressure of …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Symons-Laxon 2YO on track for Atkins start
Thunder Mania has emphasised his claims for the Group One JJ Atkins at Eagle Farm with an important win …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Select Queensland team for Tulloch Lodge
Trainers Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott will have a smaller than usual presence in Brisbane this winter but they still …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Hanseatic to stay on sprint path in spring
Multiple stakes-winning colt Hanseatic is likely to be targeted at sprint races during his spring campaign …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Cartwright looking forward to Vic return
Apprentice Georgina Cartwright says the decision to base herself in Adelaide for the carnival was the right choice but she …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Queensland media negotiations are ongoing
The negotiations for media rights in Queensland are ongoing despite the Brisbane Racing Club re-signing with Sky Channel …
Read More
Read More
Ireland horse racing news
Strict protocols for Irish horse racing
Horse Racing Ireland has announced the resumption of racing with coronavirus protocols involving trainers, jockeys and racecourse staff …
Read More
Read More
USA horse racing news
New York racetracks cleared for reopening
Horse racing in New York is on the verge of resuming behind closed doors at Belmont Park, Aqueduct and Saratoga …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Surprise victory in Wayne Wilson
Punters discounted Victory Eight at their peril at the Sunshine Coast on Friday night, with the Nadeem gelding taking out …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Wheels to keep on turning
New Plymouth trainer John Wheeler still has a zest for life and passion for racing that will keep him in …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Travel plans of a different variety for Rae
Ruakaka trainer Kenny Rae was meant to be lapping up the sun in Queensland right now, but instead he is …
Read More
Read More
Hong Kong horse racing news
Tasty Croissant
Mr Croissant (118lb) will chase some Saturday silverware in the Class 3 Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Trophy Handicap (1200m) …
Read More
Read More
Hong Kong horse racing news
Purton’s out for amends
John Moore has expressed his intention to have all guns blazing in his attempt to seal a seventh Hong Kong …
Read More
Read More
Hong Kong horse racing news
Right Choice for Rispoli
Frankie Lor will try to scupper Champion’s Way’s winning streak with his own talented prospect Right Choice (122lb). The four-year-old …
Read More
Read More
Hong Kong horse racing news
Rising star Champion’s Way goes for six in a row
Champion’s Way’s (132lb) unbeaten streak goes on the line in the finale at Sha Tin on Saturday (18 May) as …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Doomben track to be ideal for Cup
Doomben has escaped most of the heavy rain around Brisbane and the track should be ideal for the Doomben Cup …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Pride says Time is right for Group 3 test
Trainer Joe Pride believes Passage Of Time is ready to rise to his next challenge when he makes his Brisbane …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Newham-trained filly bred to be a winner
Queensland’s best Oaks hopeful, the Gary Newham-trained Winning Ways, has the right breeding to be a top stayer …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Moroney tests Wham over trip at Flemington
Trainer Mike Moroney holds reservations over Wham running out 2000m but is happy to give him a try in The …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Strong hand for Kim Waugh at Rosehill
Kim Waugh believes lightly raced stayer White Boots has the scope to deliver the stable consecutive wins in the Lord …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Steve Tregea trio to tackle Doomben
The Steve Tregea-trained Bergerac will have blinkers for the first time as he and his equally talented stablemates Prioritise and …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Santa Ana Lane to run for TAB in Everest
Star sprinter Santa Ana Lane will run for race sponsor TAB in the $14 million Everest at Randwick …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Jamaican Rain right to take Goodwood spot
A gallop at Cranbourne has convinced trainer Richard Laming to pay a late nomination for Jamaican Rain to take her …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Plan to expedite Ben Currie hearings
Queensland stewards hope to expedite outstanding hearings into charges against Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie following a Supreme Court ruling …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Stablemates to tackle Flemington straight
Training partners Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra will have a two-pronged attack on a sprint race at Flemington, saddling Rock …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Jazzland fit and ready for Rosehill test
Trainer Kristen Buchanan has high expectations for Jazzland in the long-term and is looking forward to testing him in Saturday …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Gem on song for Doomben Cup
A change of riding tactics is expected to help Gem Song become the third three-year-old to win the weight-for-age Doomben …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
I’m A Rippa to back up in BRC Sprint
Trainer Tony Gollan has had no hesitation in backing I’m A Rippa up in the BRC Sprint at Doomben, a …
Read More
Read More
United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Telecaster digs deep to win Dante
Too Darn Hot has been upstaged by Telecaster in a surprise result in the Dante Stakes at York …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Betting Levy to be repealed
Racing Minister Winston Peters has announced a repeal of the betting levy (racing totalisator duty) currently paid by the racing …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Phelan showcases his versatility at Te Rapa
Shaun Phelan will wear two hats at Te Rapa on Saturday. The Cambridge horseman will don his riding helmet for …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Sheezallmine ready for Australian debut
Young Matamata trainer Daniel Miller is sticking to the Kiwis when he starts his smart filly Sheezallmine against some promising …
Read More
Read More
USA horse racing news
Maximum Security owners file lawsuit
Gary and Mary West, the owners of Maximum Security, have filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Kentucky Derby disqualification …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
NZ mare in first run for Lindsay Park
New Zealand Group One-winning mare La Bella Diosa will make her debut for Lindsay Park in a 1400m-race at Flemington …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Our Belisa resumes search for black-type
Randwick trainer John Thompson is looking forward to the return of Our Belisa at Rosehill for her first start this …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Port Macquarie betting tips & form for Friday, May 18
PORT Macquarie is racing this Friday and the punters have a strong eight race card for punters to wager upon …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Japanese influence in Doomben Cup
Japan’s growing influence on Australian racing will again be shown if it can provide the quinella in the Group One …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Geelong betting tips & full form for Friday, May 18
GEELONG hosts a strong eight race card this Friday and we’ve cast our eye over the entire day of racing …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
NZ training record for Baker-Forsman duo
Training partners Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman have set a New Zealand training record with their 115th win …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Training record down to team effort
The foundation on which Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman’s outstanding season has been built is team-work. The Cambridge trainers surpassed …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Savabeel’s son writes new story at Norwegian Park
A Group 1-performed son of champion stallion Savabeel will take Norwegian Park to a new level when he begins his …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Magstock to improve on first-up record
Former Singapore horse Magstock is big odds in the Group Three BRC Sprint but has an excellent placing strike-rate when …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Champ Elect ready to boost Munce’s winter
The Chris Munce-trained former top two-year-old Champ Elect has returned from a good spell to be ready to take a …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Damien Oliver chasing some Goodwood Magic
Champion jockey Damien Oliver says sprinter Vega Magic is spot-on ahead of his defence of the Goodwood at Morphettville …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Barrier draws not that kind for Quality
Trainer Robbie Griffiths has elected to keep Divine Quality at home and run at Flemington after she drew barrier 16 …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Noire poised for comeback at Rosehill
The promising Chris Waller-trained mare Noire will resume at Rosehill as she builds into a campaign targeting the Group One …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Moher chases consolation win for Godolphin
Moher has the chance to give Godolphin a consolation win in the BRC Sprint after the scratching of It’s Somewhat …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Roller coaster continues for McGillivray
Jockey Matt McGillivray’s roller coaster season will continue when he has his first Group One ride on Abbey Marie in …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Lindsay Park doubles up in Andrew Ramsden
Sin To Win and Charlevoix will be out to add the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington to Lindsay Park’s …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Highly-regarded McCartney on the market
Highly-regarded McCartney on the market Well-related Ruakaka maiden winner McCartney might find herself in stakes company if she’s not sold …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Savanna Amour overcomes minor problems
Quality mare Savanna Amour has overcome some minor problems to be ready for the first of three winter carnival runs …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Ground to suit mare’s home track bid
Track conditions will play in Dressedtokill’s favour on her home turf at Riccarton on Friday. The capable mare is unbeaten …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Ben Currie reaches 500 career winners
Trainer Ben Currie has now recorded 500 career wins and hopes to make it 12 in stakes races in the …
Read More
Read More
New Zealand horse racing news
Gordon looking to double up
Betting against Will Gordon posting another jumping double aboard the stablemates It’s A Wonder and Justa Charlie at Te Rapa …
Read More
Read More
Hong Kong horse racing news
Four for Tsui as Purton notches century at Happy Valley
Trainer Me Tsui dominated proceedings at Happy Valley tonight (Wednesday, 16 May) as he won four of the first five …
Read More
Read More
Market Movers
Kembla Grange firmers & drifters for Thursday, May 17
KEMBLA Grange is one of the main events on the Australian horse racing landscape and the punters have come hard …
Read More
Read More
Market Movers
Kilmore market movers for Thursday, May 17
KILMORE is racing this Thursday and the punters have gotten around the stacked nine race card. Where has the smart …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Harry Angel wins Duke of York Stakes
Star sprinter Harry Angel has made a successful start to his campaign with an authoritative display in the Duke of …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Justify draws barrier seven for Preakness
Justify has drawn barrier seven of eight as he bids to add the Preakness Stakes to his Kentucky Derby win …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news
Big Orange sidelined with injury
Ascot Gold Cup winner Big Orange will not defend his title after being sidelined because of injury, trainer Michael Bell …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Alexander with two good Flemington chances
Trainer Archie Alexander is set to have two good chances at Flemington with three-year-old filly Spanner Head and import Fastnet …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Maiden victory for promising colt Sambro
Chris Waller has notched another training milestone at Warwick Farm as colt Sambro recorded the first win of his career …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Mount Panorama finally sheds maiden tag
Sydney galloper Mount Panorama has won at the Gold Coast to shed his tag as Australia’s best maiden …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
High Bowman strikes with early Farm treble
Three-year-old filly Difficult To Get has a Sydney Saturday city race on her radar after scoring over her preferred distance …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Waller covets win in Winx race
Chris Waller has said winning the Rosehill race recognising Winx’s elevation to the Australian Racing Hall of Fame would rate …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Williams, Miller earn Hall Of Fame status
Lloyd Williams and John Miller have been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall Of Fame declaring it a great honour …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Twitter reacts to Winx entry into Australian Racing Hall of Fame
THE racing mid-week wrap this week was dominated by one horse and one horse only – the mighty mare Winx …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Winx joins racing’s elite in Hall of Fame
Champion racehorse Winx is one of 11 inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing Tips
Friday night racing at Cranbourne with form and free tips
WINTER might be coming, but night racing is still flourishing and we have form and tips for the eight-race card …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
De Little Engine ready for Andrew Ramsden
Trainer Danny O’Brien will have two runners in the Listed Andrew Ramsden Stakes at Flemington headed by last year’s placegetter …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Rudy sneaks in to Doomben Cup field
After looking certain to miss a start, Rudy has gained the final place in the Group One Doomben Cup field …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
McCulloch follows family footsteps in Cup
Kiwi jockey Kelly McCulloch is hoping she can be as successful in Brisbane as her sister Rosie Myers was on …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Winx inducted to Hall of Fame
Champion racehorse Winx is one of 11 new inductees into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame …
Read More
Read More
Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Group 1 Darley Goodwood early betting tips, market and barriers
BLACK Heart Bart has opened as the favourite for the 2017 Group 1 Darley Goodwood at Morphettville – one of …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Doomben Cup favourite arrives in Brisbane
The Darren Weir-trained Articus and Star Exhibit have arrived in Brisbane for the Doomben Cup after flight delays …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Royal Ascot unlikely for Griffith sprinter
Trainer Robbie Griffith doubts The Quarterback will make it to Royal Ascot as the Newmarket Handicap winner prepares for The …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Pat Hyland among Hall of Fame inductees
Pat Hyland’s achievements as a jockey and trainer have been recognised with his entry into the Australian Racing Hall of …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Heys weighs up Syd, Bris races for Spieth
Trainer Bryce Heys’ plans for Spieth are llikely to be decided by an unfavourable order of entry for the Fred …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Tony Gollan fined $1000 for verbal abuse
Tony Gollan has been found guilty of verbal abuse towards a member of rival trainer Rob Heathcote’s staff …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Bowman’s wait and see on Rain Affair start
Rain Affair will be an acceptor for The Straight Six at Flemington, but will only run if the track is …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Pat Hyland among Hall of Fame inductees
Pat Hyland’s achievements as a jockey and trainer have been recognised with his entry into the Australian Racing Hall of …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Janiak’s wisdom an inspiration for Dwyer
Kiseki Dane is one of just three horses Mick Dwyer trains out of Newcastle, but the four-year-old is in top …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing Tips
Tips and betting info for Wednesday, May 18 Randwick quaddie
ONE of the best tracks in Australia hosts the Wednesday quaddie this week with Randwick returning after a busy Championships schedule …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Bogenhuber suspension overturned on appeal
Sky Bogenhuber has successfully appealed against a suspension for her handling of Happy Event in the Darello Stakes at Toowoomba …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Murray pleads not guilty in cobalt case
Trainer Paul Murray has pleaded not guilty to cobalt charges relating to stored samples which showed higher than allowed levels …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
So Mi Dar out of Epsom Oaks with lameness
So Mi Dar, regarded as a major threat to the odds-on favourite Minding, will not run in the English Oaks …
Read More
Read More
Horse Racing News
Cup winner heads R A Lee Stakes entries
Melbourne Cup winner Prince Of Penzance headlines 17 nominations for the Group Three R A Lee Stakes at Morphettville …
Read More
Read More
