This day 2nd February 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.
Hong Kong horse racing news
Doubles for Purton, Ho, Shum and Yiu as Man looks to Centenary Sprint Cup
Seeking elite success with Lucky Sweynesse in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) at Sha Tin this weekend, Manfred …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sandown racing preview & quaddie tips | February 4, 2023
What Sandown Races Where Sandown Racecourse – 591-659 Princes Hwy, Springvale VIC 3171 When Saturday, February 4, 2023 First Race …
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Horse Racing Tips
Randwick best bets, top odds & quaddie | Saturday, February 4
What Randwick Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Saturday, February 4, 2023 First Race …
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Horse Racing Tips
Randwick-Kensington best bets & quaddie tips | February 3, 2023
What Kensington Races Where Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 When Friday, February 3, 2023 First Race …
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Australia horse racing news
Sant full of praise for star NT jockeys Todd and Wiseman
Jarrod Todd and Sonja Wiseman have made a serious impact on the NT racing scene and look set to battle …
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Horse Racing Tips
Saturday’s Eagle Farm best bets & quaddie | February 4, 2023
Saturday metropolitan racing in Brisbane returns to Eagle Farm with a very competitive nine-race program. See our best bets and …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 2, 2023
Horse Racing on Thursday, February 2 will feature five meetings in Australia. Our racing analysts here at horsebetting.com.au have found …
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Horse Racing Tips
Moonee Valley racing tips & best odds | Friday, February 4
HorseBetting.com.au’s tipping expert brings you the best bets and top odds for the eight-race meeting at Moonee Valley on Friday, …
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Australia horse racing news
Lonhro Plate to feature several high-priced yearling purchases
A number of expensive yearlings are expected to step out in Saturday’s Listed Lonhro Plate (1000m) at Royal Randwick, including …
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Horse Racing Tips
2022 Inglis Millennium runner-by-runner preview & betting tips
HorseBetting’s Nicholas Lloyd brings you his runner-by-runner preview of the $2m Inglis Millennium at Randwick this Saturday, along with his …
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Horse Racing Tips
Caulfield racing tips & top value bets | Saturday, February 5
HorseBetting’s Victorian form analyst brings you his best bets and quaddie numbers for the nine-race card at Caulfield on Saturday, …
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Australia horse racing news
The Candy Man connections opt for retirement over comeback
Queensland’s favourite grey has been retired this morning, with Barry Baldwin confirming that The Candy Man has run his last …
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Horse Racing Tips
Today’s horse racing tips & best bets | February 2, 2022
Five horse racing meetings are scheduled around Australia today. See the top tips, best odds and quaddie selections here at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Spratt doesn’t want a lot for Christmas
Top jockey Sam Spratt has a simple wish for the next 12 months as she comes back from injury – …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Te Rapa distance test for in-form 3YO
Classic hope Dark Destroyer will have two upcoming chances to convince connections he has the right credentials for a crack …
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Horse Racing Tips
Ipswich racing tips, value bets & top odds – Wednesday 3/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie numbers for Wednesday’s race meeting at Ipswich Turf Club in …
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Australia horse racing news
Sir Dragonet’s Return Depends On Track
Ciaron Maher couldn’t be happier with his Cox Plate winner Sir Dragonet and he will enter him for the Orr …
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Horse Racing Tips
Sandown horse racing preview & betting tips – Wednesday 3/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s race meeting on the Hillside track at …
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Australia horse racing news
Millennium Favourite Lands Perfect Draw
Profiteer is an odds-on favourite for the Inglis Millennium after drawing perfectly while some of his major rivals will need …
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Horse Racing Tips
Randwick-Kensington racing tips & value bets – Wednesday 3/2/2021
HorseBetting.com.au brings you the best odds, value bets and quaddie selections for Wednesday’s race meeting on the Kensington course at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Cunningham honoured by Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association
Curraghmore’s Gordon Cunningham has been acknowledged by the Irish Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association (ITBA) with the Wild Geese trophy, an award …
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New Zealand horse racing news
More ahead for impressive Riccarton winner
Promising two-year-old Mozzarella could have booked a trip north for a juvenile feature later this month after her impressive victory …
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Horse Racing News
Punt Drunk: Peters goes full boomer over Perth lockdown
The Punt Drunk team take a look at the latest headlines to come out of the racing world, including Bob …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Williams pair on target for Group One assignments
Promising three-year-olds Slave To Love and Il Affare provided trainers Peter and Dawn Williams with plenty of encouragement ahead of …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Probabeel set for Melbourne campaign opener
Quality galloper Probabeel will kick off her summer campaign in Melbourne this Saturday when she contests the Group 3 Geoffrey …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Bary back to his best
Back in full swing after being sofa-bound for three months, it’s onwards and upwards for astute trainer John Bary. The …
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Australia horse racing news
Alligator Blood ready to head to Melbourne
Top Queensland three-year-old Alligator Blood has had a final public hit-out before heading to Melbourne, winning a Sunshine Coast trial …
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Australia horse racing news
Lindsay Park assembling Diamond arsenal
With three runners already in contention for the Blue Diamond Stakes, Lindsay Park will look to add to that number …
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Australia horse racing news
Group Two Light Fingers likely for Funstar
Flight Stakes winner Funstar is likely to resume in the Light Fingers Stakes ahead of a Group One clash with …
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Australia horse racing news
Orr Stakes plan for Alabama Express
Three-year-old colt Alabama Express is in line to take on the older horses at weight-for-age in the Group One C …
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Australia horse racing news
Rubiton Stakes aim for Sartorial Splendor
After missing out on a run at Caulfield, Sartorial Splendor is set to begin his campaign in the Rubiton Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Kilcoy turns back the clock
The Kilcoy Race Club will turn the clock back when it hosts its first Wednesday meeting in 50 years …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Sitarist overcomes scare to feature in big treble for Parsons
After a touch-and-go few days, emerging staying mare Sitarist headed to Wingatui and was part of a super Saturday for …
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Australia horse racing news
Tom Marquand cleared of broken bones
Tom Marquand has been cleared of any broken bones after a fall at Randwick but will need to pass a …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Red letter day for Comignaghi and Parsons team
The combination of John & Karen Parsons and rider Tina Comignaghi completed a clean sweep of the stakes races at …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Five in a row for Prise De Fer
Exciting up-and-comer Prise De Fer extended his winning sequence to five with another supreme performance in Saturday’s Group 3 Powerworx …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Blanket finish to Oaks Prelude
The judge at New Plymouth had his work cut out on Saturday when less than half a length separated six …
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New Zealand horse racing news
El Gladiador all the way in Guineas upset
For the second time in four years, John and Karen Parsons have turned a Gore failure into an upset triumph …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Baker Forsman filly takes Taranaki juvenile feature
A powerful finishing burst carried lightly raced filly Bonita Aurelia to her first career victory when she downed the favourites …
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Australia horse racing news
Ben Looker suspended for a month
Jockey Ben Looker has been suspended for a month after being found guilty of a handling charge at the Gold …
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Ireland horse racing news, United Kingdom Horse Racing News
Honeysuckle extends record at Leopardstown
Honeysuckle has maintained her unbeaten record in the Irish Champion Hurdle at Leopardstown ahead of Cheltenham …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Bouresly’s Treasured Times Tops Competitive Abu Dhabi Feature
The Thoroughbreds take centre stage at the Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday when the maximum field allowed of 14 …
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Hong Kong horse racing news
Derby hopes eclipsed as Good Standing finally blossoms
Six BMW Hong Kong Derby hopefuls set out to establish their Classic claims in the Beas River Handicap (1600m) at …
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Australia horse racing news
Owners preparing to transfer Weir horses
Owners of horses trained by Darren Weir are preparing to move them on amid uncertainty about his future as he …
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Australia horse racing news
Patience pays dividends for Ingeegoodbe
The decision to let Ingeegoodbe have an early low-key preparation has paid off with his win at Eagle Farm …
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Australia horse racing news
Three in a row for Tin Hat in G3 Manfred
Tin Hat has completed a winning hat-trick, leading throughout in the Group Three Manfred Stakes at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Caulfield treble for Maher-Eustace stable
Feature race wins to Bons Away and Loving Gaby have formed part of a winning treble for co-trainers Ciaron Maher …
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Australia horse racing news
Alizee and Shinn combine to win Expressway
Comeback jockey Blake Shinn has ridden Godolphin’s star mare Alizee to victory in the Group Two Expressway Stakes at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
No place for jiggers, says trainers’ boss
Australian Trainers’ Association chief executive Andrew Nicholl says the rules of racing are clear when it come to the possession …
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Australia horse racing news
Loving Gaby stamps her Blue Diamond claims
Loving Gaby has moved to third favourite for the Blue Diamond Stakes after an impressive win in the Group Three …
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Australia horse racing news
Rules allow nominations for Weir gallopers
Racing Victoria says Darren Weir can nominate horses for races ahead of his adjourned show cause hearing …
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Australia horse racing news
Harrison wins again for trainer Meagher
Jockey Tegan Harrison cemented her association with trainer Chris Meagher, producing a clever ride to win on Divine Dice at …
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Australia horse racing news
Meet Mr Taylor breaks Eagle Farm record
Speedy gelding Meet Mr Taylor has maintained his unbeaten record by breaking the Eagle Farm 1000m record …
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Australia horse racing news
Amercement adds her name to Slipper hopes
Godolphin filly Amercement has staked claims for a Golden Slipper berth with her win in the Widden Stakes at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
Gollan in no rush with promising Garibaldi
Trainer Tony Gollan is in no rush to get smart Garibaldi to Sydney despite his easy debut win at Eagle …
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Australia horse racing news
McLaren starts road to the Golden Slipper
Peter and Paul Snowden have unveiled Golden Slipper prospect McLaren at Rosehill where he has won the Canonbury Stakes …
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Australia horse racing news
Second Bullet wins over 2400m at Caulfield
The Danny O’Brien-trained eight-year-old Second Bullet has notched his 11th career win at his 57th start, handling a step up …
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Australia horse racing news
Lucas Cranach support pays off for Huddy
Owner Linda Huddy’s liking for sire Lucas Cranach paid off when Get Stuck In won at Eagle Farm …
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Australia horse racing news
Mystyko makes it a hat-trick at Caulfield
The connections of Mystyko are dreaming big after the gelding made it three straight wins with a determined victory at …
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Australia horse racing news
Queensland to wait on Weir hearing outcome
Queensland officials will wait until Darren Weir’s show cause hearing in Victoria is completed before deciding whether to take any …
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Australia horse racing news
Horses moved from Weir stables amid probe
The career of leading racehorse trainer Darren Weir is in limbo with owners moving horses pending an inquiry into devices …
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Australia horse racing news
Positive signs for jockey Nyssa Burrells
Apprentice jockey Nyssa Burrells has passed a post-traumatic amnesia test as she recovers from head injuries suffered in a fall …
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Australia horse racing news
Gear change designed to focus Fiesta for Widden Stakes
The Chris Waller-trained Fiesta and Performer can make significant strides towards the Golden Slipper when they return from spells at …
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Australia horse racing news
Chris Munce to be Johnny on the spot at Doomben
Trainer Chris Munce will run three-year-old Johnny Whitesox in city class at Doomben where he will meet equally promising Rancho …
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Australia horse racing news
River Bird can prove herself in Widden Stakes
River Bird can showcase her Golden Slipper credentials when the Jason Coyle-trained filly runs in the Widden Stakes at Rosehill …
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Australia horse racing news
Crystal Spirit & Crystal Dreamer chase Caulfield stakes double
Half-brothers Crystal Dreamer and Crystal Spirit will chase a stakes double for Mathew Ellerton and Simon Zahra in sprint races …
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Australia horse racing news
Hartnell to run in CF Orr Stakes
Hartnell will have the first start of his preparation in the Group One C F Orr Stakes at Caulfield …
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Australia horse racing news
Expressway Stakes field reduced to six
Global Glamour still leads the Expressway Stakes market with the field reduced to six for the Group Two sprint …
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Australia horse racing news
Ennis Hill on path towards Blue Diamond
Ennis Hill is chasing victory in the Chairman’s Stakes at Caulfield to shore up a start in the Blue Diamond …
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Australia horse racing news
O’Rourke looks beyond Golden Slipper with colt Catanzaro
Catanzaro has Golden Slipper form in his pedigree but trainer Edward O’Rourke feels the colt will thrive after the world’s …
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Australia horse racing news
Rain to help Stella Ombra at Doomben on Saturday
Rain has taken the cut out of the Doomben track which which is a boost to the chances of talented …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Apprentice Amless Bohorun gets start in Dunedin Gold Cup
A lack of senior jockeys at Wingatui on Saturday has given apprentice Amless Bohorun an unexpected black type opportunity. The …
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Horse Racing News
Doomben full form & tips for Saturday February 3
DOOMBEN is back this Saturday and we’re excited about what’s on offer in Queensland. There’s a full nine race card …
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Horse Racing Tips
Rosehill tips & full form for Saturday, February 3
IT is Group 3 Expressway Stakes (1200m) day at Rosehill and a huge nine race card awaits punters. We’ve gone …
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Australia horse racing news
Black Caviar foals Oscietra & Prince Of Caviar trial at Flemington
Oscietra and Prince Of Caviar, the first two of Black Caviar’s foals, have had jump-outs at Flemington …
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Australia horse racing news
Beau Mertens excited for Snitty Kitty return
Beau Mertens is unbeaten from two rides on Snitty Kitty and will be out to snare another stakes win on …
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Market Movers
Moonee Valley Friday night market movers, February 2
MOONEE Valley is back under lights and the Friday night card is generating a lot of buzz ahead of the …
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Australia horse racing news
Liam Birchey to train on in Queensland
Liam Birchley can train in Queensland for the time being until a charge against him in Victoria is resolved …
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Australia horse racing news
Tiffani Brooker to step up as senior rider
Premier Brisbane apprentice Tiffani Brooker will compete as a junior rider for the final time at Doomben …
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New Zealand horse racing news
Distance only concern for Travimyfriend in G3 Taranaki Cup
Stakes performer Travimyfriend will be heading into unfamiliar territory when he runs at New Plymouth on Saturday. The consistent five-year-old …
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Australia horse racing news, New Zealand horse racing news
Hastings winner Sacred Day headed toward ATC Derby
Cambridge trainer Tony Pike took six runners south to Hastings on Thursday and was rewarded when taking out half of …
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Market Movers
Canterbury Friday night market movers, February 2
CANTERBURY’S Friday night fixture returns and we cannot wait, and neither can the punters. There might be a full day …
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Australia horse racing news
QRIC undecided over racing ban on Liam Birchley horses
The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission is monitoring Racing Victoria’s prosecution of Queensland-based thoroughbred trainer Liam Birchley under the Australian Rules …
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Market Movers
Townsville market movers for Friday, February 2
TOWNSVILLE is back this Friday and the punters have a rock-solid eight races to look forward to. Horse Betting has …
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Market Movers
Canberra market movers for Friday, February 2
THE nation’s capital hosts eight races this Friday and the punters have placed their wagers early in the piece to …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Emirates Airline holds strong claims over Al Ain Thoroughbred 2200m race
Racing at Al Ain on Friday is highlighted by a 1600m handicap for which just seven have been declared but, …
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United Kingdom Horse Racing News
No winners for Criquette Head-Maarek in final races
Criquette Head-Maarek has sent out her final runners as a trainer at Chantilly …
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United Arab Emirates horse racing news
Jungle Cat wins G2 Al Fahidi Fort at 4th Dubai World Cup Carnival meeting
Thursday’s fourth meeting of the 2018 Dubai World Cup Carnival was highlighted by the US$250,000 Group 2 Al Fahidi Fort …
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Horse Racing News
Japanese star to stand at Arrowfield Stud
Japanese star Maurice will join the Arrowfield Stud stallion roster for the southern hemisphere season …
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Horse Racing News
Guineas hopes step out in Manfred Stakes
A number of Australian Guineas hopefuls will step out in the Manfred Stakes at Caulfield including Sandown Guineas winner Morton’s …
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Horse Racing News
Vic administrators applaud Everest concept
Racing administrators in Victoria see the new $10 million race The Everest as a positive for Australian racing globally …
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Horse Racing News
Goodwood Cup upgraded to Group One status
The Goodwood Cup, often used as a Melbourne Cup lead-up, has been upgraded to Group One level …
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Horse Racing News
Group One line up for Cranbourne trial
Five Group One winners are set to trial over 800m in the opening heat of 22 trials at Cranbourne …
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Horse Racing News
A look at jockey Darren Gauci’s career
A snapshot of Darren Gauci’s career as a jockey in the lead-up to his final meeting at Caulfield …
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Horse Racing News
Gauci set for final meeting as a jockey
Darren Gauci will ride competitively for the final time at Caulfield before retiring from the saddle to begin a new …
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Horse Racing News
Guest of Honour back to near best
Group One performer Guest Of Honour will have his first start for Matt Dunn with the trainer buoyed by his …
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Horse Racing Tips
Manfred Stakes betting at Caulfield with form, odds and free tips
PUNTERS love betting on quality thoroughbreds and there’s plenty of them in action across nine races at Caulfield on Saturday …
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Horse Racing News
Formality to press her Blue Diamond claims
Lindsay Park will have two representatives in the Chairman’s Stakes, an important lead-up to the Blue Diamond Stakes …
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Horse Racing News
Smith bides his Time to target G2 Breeders
Newcastle trainer Ben Smith could score the biggest win of his career if lightly raced mare In Her Time can …
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Horse Racing News
Harness Racing: Purdon says Vincent can still win Victoria Derby
EXCITING New Zealand colt Vincent will have to prove his budding superstar title when he lines up in Saturday night’s …
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Horse Racing News
Meadow being set for possible Oaks double
Promising filly Meadow resumes at Eagle Farm to begin a preparation aimed at the Australian Oaks and Queensland Oaks …
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Australia horse racing news, Horse Racing News
Shea Eden confident with Ocean Embers ahead of Bow Mistress
VICTORIAN punters got a good look of the potential Ocean Embers possesses when it won the Group 3 Cockram Stakes …
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Horse Racing News
Greg Bennett to join Aquis Farm
Respected Scone trainer Greg Bennett is to hand in his licence and take up a position with Aquis Farm …
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Horse Racing Tips
Hobart feature racing form, odds and free tips, Friday February 3
HOBART hosts two major races this Friday with the Listed Tasmanian Derby for three-year-olds and the Group 3 Bow Mistress …
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Horse Racing News
Maher secures high-profile talent at 2017 Karaka Yearling Sales
VICTORIAN trainer Ciaron Maher made headlines earlier this week after acquiring the pure white colt by ShamExpress. The striking yearling …
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