Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Leo Schlink 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Jim Mason 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

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Jim Mason has booked Craig Williams for his stable star Street Chase in next weekend's MM’s Guineas. Mason said Craig is a family friend and he h...

Adrian Bott 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

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Will Blake Shinn make use of the inside barrier or hold up with Slipper winner Lady of Camelot in tomorrow's $3M Sunlight Classic at GCTC ? We hear fr...

Billy Healey 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

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Billy Healey doesn’t want to secure a run in the $3M Sunlight Classic with promising galloper Cosmic Fire. Healey says the consolation appears an i...

Donna Stanbridge 02.01.2025

01 Jan 2025

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Can QLD speedster Mishani Lily bounce back into the winners circle this weekend at the Gold Coast? Donna Stanbridge says her first-up run was a total ...

Nathan Doyle 02.01.2025

01 Jan 2025

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Unbeaten colt Private Harry should secure a good run in transit on the weekend according to trainer Nathan Doyle. Doyle says he has travelled up well ...

Trent Busuttin 02.01.2025

01 Jan 2025

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Victorian youngster Field Of Play landed some good bets when winning by a margin last weekend at Moonee Valley. Trent Busuttin provided an assessment ...

Maddy Sears 02.01.2025

01 Jan 2025

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Yellow Brick is right on target for MM’s day at the Gold Coast on Saturday week. Maddy Sears says Jason Collett will again take the ride in the 1300...

Clint McDonald 02.01.2025

01 Jan 2025

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Does Victorian filly Vestas have the X factor ? Clint McDonald says he couldn’t be happier heading into Saturday's $3M Sunlight Classic at the Gol...

Scott Darby 31.12.2024

30 Dec 2024

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Raikkonen lost all chance at the start when well supported in last weekend's Vo Rogue feature at Eagle Farm. Scott Darby says it’s not the first tim...

Matt Hoysted 31.12.2024

30 Dec 2024

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The half sister to Uncommon James was quite dynamic on debut at Ipswich last week. Matt Hoysted says Pickabae will likely have one more run before a ...

Barry Lockwood and Luke Dempsey 31.12.2024

30 Dec 2024

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Barry Lockwood is hopeful Give Me Space will be a major player during the Brisbane Winter of 2025. Lockwood says the QLD Guineas looks a nice target ...

Tom Henjak 28.12.2024

27 Dec 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 27.12.2024

26 Dec 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Brian Ellison 27.12.2024

26 Dec 2024

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Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator is off to the UAE. Trainer Brian Ellison says he was satisfied with his first up run overnight at Wolverhampton.

Leo Schlink 27.12.2024

26 Dec 2024

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Rex Lipp 27.12.2024

26 Dec 2024

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Rex Lipp says stable star Cifrado epitomises the word “Tough”. Lipp says he can no reason why the former rig won’t feature again tomorrow at Eag...

John Symons 27.12.2024

26 Dec 2024

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The Australian Cup at Flemington on March 29 is on the radar for Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice. John Symons says he may only have two runs duri...

Paul Messara 24.12.2024

23 Dec 2024

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Unbeaten mare Clear Thinking is not far off returning to the races. Trainer Paul Messara says she is an exciting prospect and he will chasing some bl...

Peter Moody 24.12.2024

23 Dec 2024

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I Wish I Win will return during the Autumn, however won't be targeting sprint races. Peter Moody spoke with Steve re his plans.

Tom Henjak 21.12.2024

20 Dec 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 20.12.2024

19 Dec 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Nick Berney, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Paul Shailer 20.12.2024

19 Dec 2024

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Gold Coast trainer Paul Shailer is not letting the grass grow under his feet. Shailer says he plans to expand his stable in the seasons to come.  

Leo Schlink 20.12.2024

19 Dec 2024

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We get all of the latest HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Michael Cahill 20.12.2024

19 Dec 2024

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Stradbroke winning rider Michael Cahill will retire early in the New Year. Cahill says he won’t be lost to the racing industry.

Jody Rodgers and Steve Lines 20.12.2024

19 Dec 2024

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Gold Coast track manager Jody Rodgers and CEO Steve Lines joined Steve live from the track, ahead of the much anticipated first night meeting tonight.

Alicia Nolen 19.12.2024

18 Dec 2024

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Luke Nolen is hopeful he may ride again during the Autumn. Wife Alicia says he is going stir-crazy at home post surgery.

Tony Gollan 19.12.2024

18 Dec 2024

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Will star QLD galloper Antino morph into a (WFA) middle distance performer in 2025 ? Trainer Tony Gollan says The All Aged Stks in Sydney may be a g...

Peter Gleeson 19.12.2024

18 Dec 2024

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The most important meeting in the history of QLD Greyhound Racing was conducted last night in Brisbane. CEO Peter Gleeson says It was a spectacular v...

Scott Singleton 18.12.2024

17 Dec 2024

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Goodness me.. Patience personified.. A nine year old mare will debut this afternoon at Scone. Hear the story with trainer Scott Singleton.

Will Freedman 18.12.2024

17 Dec 2024

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Trainer Will Freedman says close friend Sam Kavanagh was the eternal optimist even days prior to his passing. Freedman says those close to Sam knew ho...

Kim Kelly 17.12.2024

16 Dec 2024

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Former head stewards Ray Murrihy & Robert Cram will head north as the long running Alligator Blood saga continues. Kim Kelly (QRIC) spoke with Steve ...

Henry Dwyer 17.12.2024

16 Dec 2024

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What do you think ? Should riders get paid for riding in unofficial trials. Victorian trainer Henry Dwyer offers up his thoughts on the subject. 

Neil Osborne 17.12.2024

16 Dec 2024

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NSW galloper Ronny Rock Art has remarkably finished runner-up on 20 occasions. Goulburn trainer Neil Osborne says he is genuine but seems to find one ...

Tom Henjak 14.12.24

13 Dec 2024

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Get Set 13.12.24

12 Dec 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff

Leo Schlink 13.12.24

12 Dec 2024

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent @LeoSchlink.

Nathan Doyle 13.12.24

12 Dec 2024

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UK rider Ash Morgan has been given the green light to continue with boom colt Private Harry in a $3M race. Nathan Doyle says " He did think about scra...

Jason Lee 13.12.24

12 Dec 2024

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“She is like driving a rocket” Jason Lee, the driver of superstar trotting filly Keayang Zahara opened up about her career to date 

Rob Heathcote 13.12.24

12 Dec 2024

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Steve Hewlett catches up with Rob Heathcote, Does Rothfire has more to offer this prep? Prince of Boom - the finger incident and Abounding is flying

Mick Guerin 12.12.24

11 Dec 2024

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Leading NZ journalist Mick Guerin would be very surprised if there is a backflip a decision to end Greyhound Racing in NZ Guerin says " Tuesday's anno...

James Orman 12.12.24

11 Dec 2024

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James Orman was in extreme pain overnight following surgery on his injured finger Orman says “He hasn’t ruled out riding on MM’s day at this sta...

Brendan Cole 11.12.24

10 Dec 2024

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An interview fuelled with emotion! What's the future for leading NZ greyhound trainers Lisa & Brendon Cole, Steve spoke with Brendon Cole re the Gover...

Caroline Allardyce 11.12.24

10 Dec 2024

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“A fire alarm may have cost James Orman the end of his finger.” His mother Caroline Allardyce provided an update with Steve 

Will Larkin 10.12.24

09 Dec 2024

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Talented Vic galloper Bittercreek will head north to Qld over the coming weeks. Co Trainer Will Larkin says “ He won’t run again before the MM’s...

Paul Shailer 10.12.24

09 Dec 2024

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Does Gold Coast Trainer Paul Shailer have the right ammunition to win the MM's 2yo Classic, His youngster has looked good at the trials Hear his thoug...

Jim Byrne 10.12.24

09 Dec 2024

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QLD jockey Jim Byrne Will he ride again? Jim is about to jet out to Japan

Craig Cousins 10.12.24

09 Dec 2024

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A Bris truck driver who trains a small team will realise a dream with a Stradbroke runner in 2025 Craig Cousins says " The Inflictor may now head arou...

Tony Gollan 10.12.24

09 Dec 2024

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What is Tony Gollan thinking with Antino re his plans for 2025. Tony Gollan says " He will arrive back from HK just prior to Christmas 

Black Bookers 09.12.24

08 Dec 2024

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ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler,@GerardDaffy, @ray_hickson, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

Press Room 09.12.24

08 Dec 2024

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This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB

Tom Henjak 07.12.24

06 Dec 2024

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Get Set 06.12.24

05 Dec 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Paul Joice, Ray Hickson and Ben Scadden

Leo Schlink 06.12.24

05 Dec 2024

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent @LeoSchlink.

Calvin McEvoy 06.12.24

05 Dec 2024

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Bring on the $3M slot race for Arabian Summer! Calvin McEvoy says “She will have one lead-up into the Sunlight feature (Jan 4) 

Michael Hawkes 06.12.24

05 Dec 2024

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Is Theblade ready to carve up his rivals at Rosehill Tomorrow? Michael Hawkes says “ The stable are genuinely excited about his future 

Ben Ahrens 05.12.24

04 Dec 2024

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QLD galloper Kerchak is absolutely flying Will he make the Ingham field in Sydney next weekend? Trainer Ben Ahrens caught up with Steve Hewlett

Tony Georgieff 05.12.24

04 Dec 2024

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Bris sprinter Thank You Henry just keeps raising climbing the bar ( winning 3 of his 5 starts) Deagon Trainer Tony Georgieff says " All his wins are f...

William Haggas 05.12.24

04 Dec 2024

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What’s next for Golden Eagle winner Lake Forest? William Haggas says “ The owners were keen to tackle the HK mile this Sunday however, he wasn’t...

Alexander Rae 04.12.24

03 Dec 2024

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What's next for $1.4M yearling Top Calibre? Trainer Alexander Rae says " he has proven to be a great online purchase for his new owners 

Teagan Voorham 04.12.24

03 Dec 2024

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SA rider Teagan Voorham has booked her flight to Tasmania to ride Rockhampton/Mackay Cup winner Hype next Wed. Voorham says “ Her back has recovered...

Aaron Purcell 04.12.24

03 Dec 2024

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Jumps racing is now on the radar for 20 length Jericho winner Farag. Trainer Aaron Purcell says “ The ex kiwi was targeted towards the Warnambool fe...

Ricky Surace 03.12.24

02 Dec 2024

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Exciting prospect Private Harry will run in Syd this weekend before potentially tackling a $3M race on the Gold Coast Steve spoke with Ricky Surace fr...

Lance O'Sullivan 03.12.24

02 Dec 2024

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Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott appear to have another NZ Derby contender on their hands O'Sullivan says " Time will tell if they target the Blue Riba...

Sterling Alexiou 03.12.24

02 Dec 2024

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Amazing Eagle may not contest the $3M Sunlight (slot race) at the @gctc Sterling Alexiou says " He did pull up with a black eye last weekend following...

Jim Mason 03.12.24

02 Dec 2024

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Caulfield Cup winning Trainer Jim Mason says Pierata Plate winner Street Chase will likely have one more run before Magic millions day Mason says " It...

Black Bookers 02.12.24

01 Dec 2024

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ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler,@GerardDaffy, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

Press Room 02.12.24

01 Dec 2024

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This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB

Tom Henjak 30.11.24

29 Nov 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Ross Smith 30.11.24

29 Nov 2024

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Doomben will proceed at this stage. Ross Smith and Josh Adams spoke with Steve re the current state of the track 

Paul Jenkins 29.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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I Am Artie ( winner of 6 from 7 this prep) may not run at Doomben tomorrow says trainer Paul Jenkins

Get Set 29.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson and Ben Scadden

Matt Dale 29.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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Matt Dale says Front Page is no certainty to run in Sydney tomorrow. Dale says " he has already scratched the horse at Doomben given the soft ground 

Leo Schlink 29.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent @LeoSchlink.

Matthew Dunn 29.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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Former UK stayer Sea King thrashed the subsequent Melbourne Cup winner in the Bendigo Cup. Matt Dunn says “ he will be off to Sydney in a couple of ...

Lance Noble 28.11.24

28 Nov 2024

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Exciting kiwi filly Luberon will head to a G1 in early January after her dominant win last weekend. Trainer Lance Noble says " she has similar ability...

Brett Cavanagh 28.11.24

27 Nov 2024

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NSW are set to steal the County stampede at Doomben on Saturday with The Hanger Cat. Brett Cavanagh says “ It wasn’t the original plan but he has ...

Siggy Carr 28.11.24

27 Nov 2024

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Will exciting 3yo filly Ms Tasmania head to the Gold Coast for @mm Day ? Trainer Siggy Carr says “ with more luck she potentially could be 5 from 5 ...

Peter Gleeson 28.11.24

27 Nov 2024

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“It will be the best in the world” Qld’s new $90M greyhound complex will be officially opened in May of next year CEO Peter Gleeson says "It wil...

Kim Kelly 27.11.24

27 Nov 2024

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Justin Huxtable will ride at Doomben this weekend However He can’t ride north of Rockhampton Kim Kelly (QRIC) explains 

Ben Brisbourne 27.11.24

26 Nov 2024

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Superazi was terrific behind Gringotts in last weekends $1M "The Gong" at Kembla Grange. Victorian Trainer Ben Brisbourne says " He is seriously weigh...

Jett Hatton 27.11.24

26 Nov 2024

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The Magic millions & Golden Slipper fav has died following an incident at the equine pool. Jett Hatton from Racenet relays the story 

Clint McDonald 26.11.24

25 Nov 2024

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What does the future hold for Impressive debutante Refusetobeenglish ? Clint Mc Donald spoke with Steve following his impressive Cranbourne victory 

Kim Kelly 26.11.24

25 Nov 2024

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Steve Hewlett caught up with Kim Kelly the deputy commissioner from QRIC

Katrina Alexander 26.11.24

25 Nov 2024

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Star kiwi mare La Crique may have jumped some tyre tracks last weekend at Pukekohe. Katrina Alexander says “ The win had a lot of merit even though ...

Mike Pelling 26.11.24

25 Nov 2024

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Former champion Bris rider Mike Pelling says He never had one argument with his former master Pat Duff Pelling says " He can understand the outpouring...

Bryan Martin 26.11.24

25 Nov 2024

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Highly Respected broadcaster Bryan Martin was one of the first to send Darren McCauley a message in the wake of last weekends G1 Railway Bryan Martin ...

Black Bookers 25.11.24

24 Nov 2024

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ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler,@GerardDaffy, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

Press Room 25.11.24

24 Nov 2024

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This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB

Nathan Doyle 22.11.24

22 Nov 2024

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Private Harry Simply brilliant winning his only two starts in NSW What’s next ? Nathan Doyle spoke with Steve re his future plans 

Get Set 22.11.24

22 Nov 2024

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden And Colin McNiff

Blake Spriggs 22.11.24

21 Nov 2024

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Blake Spriggs believes he is on the the right horse to feature in Tomorrow's The Warra at Kembla Spriggs says " He is right on track to make the weigh...

Jarrod Coetzee 22.11.24

21 Nov 2024

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Jarred Coetzee could potentially be the training partner of Rob Heathcote in the new year. Coetzee says " He feels privileged to be given such a wonde...

Leo Schlink 22.11.214

21 Nov 2024

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent @LeoSchlink.

Will Larkin 21.11.24

20 Nov 2024

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The perseverance has well & truly paid off with gun Vic sprinter Baraqiel ( fav for $1M Meteorite this weekend Cranbourne) Co-Tnr Will Larkin says it ...

Bill Reid 21.11.24

20 Nov 2024

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The Archer ( Rockhampton - May ) will be worth $1M in 2025 Bill Reid (RAJC) says "one year slots are now available" 

Sheila Laxon 21.11.24

20 Nov 2024

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Melb Cup winning tnr Sheila Laxon says it wasn't exactly "love at first sight" when she first met husband (John Symons) Sheila says "She was disturbin...

Ross Smith 21.11.24

20 Nov 2024

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What are the chances of Doomben racing on Saturday? Track manager Ross Smith spoke with Steve 

John Leek 20.11.24

19 Nov 2024

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Victorian Trainer John Leek (jnr) believes various tracks in his home state are way too firm. Leek says " The watering policy needs to be addressed as...

Rob Heathcote 20.11.24

19 Nov 2024

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Rob Heathcote says a new training aid has been "key" in getting Rothfire back to the track. Heathcote says "the horses problem Leg could not be better...