Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Keith Ballard 20.11.24

19 Nov 2024

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71yo jockey Keith Ballard won’t be letting the grass grow under his feet following his fairytale victory last weekend at Mt Isa, Ballard says “ he...

Paul Jenkins 19.11.24

18 Nov 2024

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Progressive Qld horse I Am Artie may tackle a group race over the coming weeks Paul Jenkins says "He would love to qualify him for next years Stradbro...

Mick Dittman 19.11.24

18 Nov 2024

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Fmr Champion rider Mick Dittman will continue to be involved in racing even though Singapore racing ended last month Dittman , now on the Gold Coast s...

Matthew De Kock 19.11.24

18 Nov 2024

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Victorian Trainer Matthew De Kock will be missed by many when he heads back to South Africa Hear the reasons behind his decision to depart.

Black Bookers 18.11.24

17 Nov 2024

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

Press Room 18.11.24

17 Nov 2024

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

Michael Hawkes 16.11.24

15 Nov 2024

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“I get goosebumps when I talk about him” Mike Hawkes believes Hunter fav Briasa may have the X factor 

Tom Henjak 16.11.24

15 Nov 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 15.11.24

15 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

Leo Schlink 15.11.24

14 Nov 2024

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

Maddy Sears 15.11.24

14 Nov 2024

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Qld galloper Yellow Brick is now Gold Coast bound for MM's day (Jan 13) Maddy Sears says "She was so proud of the horses effort in the rich Five Diamo...

Luke Dempsey 15.11.24

14 Nov 2024

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Irish rider Luke Dempsey is becoming the Punters Pal in Brisbane racing, Dempsey’s past two rides have saluted at Doomben when well backed. Hear his...

Michael Moroney 15.11.24

14 Nov 2024

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Melbourne Cup winning Trainer Mike Moroney says he looks at life a lot differently now. The likeable Moroney says “ He cheated death on multiple occ...

Paul Dolan 14.11.2024

13 Nov 2024

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Racecaller Paul “Dogsie” Dolan will hang up his binoculars for the final time on Australia Day in 2025. Dolan says Kilcoy holds a special place in...

Jamie Lovett 14.11.2024

13 Nov 2024

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New connections of Vauban are hopeful he can tackle the Melbourne Cup for a third time in 2025. Jamie Lovett says their organisation have been intere...

Joe Chambers 14.11.2024

13 Nov 2024

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Flamboyant owner Rich Ricci has retained a share in Irish stayer Vauban. His racing manager Joe Chambers spoke about the decision to sell to Australia...

Jerome Hunter 13.11.2024

12 Nov 2024

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Jerome Hunter will saddle up the $2 favourite in race 6 at Bendigo today. Will the gelding justify favouritism off a break ?

Katrina Alexander 13.11.2024

12 Nov 2024

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G1 winning kiwi La Crique is right on target for her 2nd-up assignment on Saturday week at Pukekohe. Co-trainer Katrina Alexander says she was more th...

Jerome Reynier 13.11.2024

12 Nov 2024

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Outstanding French galloper Lazzat, runner-up in the Golden Eagle, will take on Antino & co in the Hong Kong mile on December 8. Jerome Reynier says ...

Kim Kelly 12.11.2024

11 Nov 2024

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Kim Kelly, the deputy commissioner from QRIC, says he has covered plenty of miles since taking up his new role. Kelly says it’s critical in his new ...

Maryanne Cram 12.11.2024

11 Nov 2024

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Hard luck story from The Five Diamonds, Territory Express, will proceed to Kembla Grange for the rich “The Gong” on Saturday week. He will have a ...

Barry Lockwood 12.11.2024

11 Nov 2024

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Brisbane trainer Barry Lockwood is genuinely excited about Saturday's brilliant Doomben winner Give Me Space. Lockwood says he wasn’t entitled to w...

Tony Gollan 12.11.2024

11 Nov 2024

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Blake Shinn will reunite with Antino when he heads to Hong Kong for their feature mile on December 8. Tony Gollan will be watching this weekend's Ho...

Jim Mason 12.11.2024

11 Nov 2024

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Caulfield Cup winning trainer Jim Mason has relocated to Qld. Mason says he has been given a wonderful opportunity for one of Qld's biggest owners.

Black Bookers 11.11.24

10 Nov 2024

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

Press Room 11.11.24

10 Nov 2024

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

Lee Evison 11.11.24

10 Nov 2024

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Melbourne Cup winner Without A Fight was terrific (off long break) in last weekends Champion Stakes behind Via Sistina. Tendon guru Lee Evison playe...

Tom Henjak 09.11.2024

08 Nov 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 08.11.24

07 Nov 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 08.11.24

07 Nov 2024

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

Clayton Douglas 08.11.24

07 Nov 2024

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The 2025 Qld Winter Carnival is on the cards for Everest winner Giga Kick Clayton Douglas says "At this stage, he is keen to head further north after ...

Willie Mullins 08.11.24

07 Nov 2024

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Champion Irish Tnr Willie Mullins is keen to return for the Melb Cup in 2025, Mullins provided an assessment re the performances of both Vauban and Ab...

John Symons 07.11.24

06 Nov 2024

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5 Melb Cup winners have now been prepared at the Mount Macedon property in Victoria. Melb Cup winning co-tnr John Symons says " the property was a god...

Nathan Doyle 07.11.24

06 Nov 2024

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Nathan Doyle believes he has the right filly to provide him with his maiden G1 in todays VRC Oaks

Brian Ellison 07.11.24

06 Nov 2024

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UK stayer Onesmoothoperator is likely to return for the Melb Cup in 2025. Trainer Brian Ellison says “His horse was so brave after suffering interfe...

Robbie Dolan 06.11.24

05 Nov 2024

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Mitch Manners caught up with Robbie Dolan after Knights Choice win in the Melbourne Cup Yesterday 

Sheila Laxon 06.11.24

05 Nov 2024

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ICYMI Mitch Manners caught up with Sheila Laxon after Knights Choice win in the Melbourne Cup Yesterday

Bruce McAvaney 05.11.2024

04 Nov 2024

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Iconic sports broadcaster Bruce McAvaney called his first Melbourne Cup in 1985 ( What A Nuisance). What does the master statistician like in this yea...

Kosi Kawakami 04.11.24

04 Nov 2024

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Can Japan win another Melbourne Cup with Warp Speed? Japan rep Kosi Kawakami says His Caulfield Cup run needs to be forgiven due to one main reason 

Neville Morgan 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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QLD owner Neville Morgan says an approach by a leading bookie boosted his confidence in relation to Kovalica in the Melbourne Cup Morgan says Apparent...

Willie Mullins 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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What went wrong with Irish stayer Vauban last year? Willie Mullins provided a key assessment when he spoke with Steve 

David Gately 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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Form analyst David Gately is leaning to a horse unproven at the two mile journey. Gately says " The horse in question has elite form heading into the ...

Brian Ellison 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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Has everything gone according to plan with OneSmoothoperator leading into the Melbourne Cup? Brian Ellison Joined Steve Hewlett

Daniel O'Sullivan 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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Ratings expert Daniel O'Sullivan is risking some of the fancied brigade in this year’s Melbourne Cup. Hear his in depth preview. 

Lloyd Williams 04.11.24

03 Nov 2024

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Owner Lloyd Williams has won 7 Melbourne Cups. Sadly , he won't have a representative this year. However, he has provided his insight re the big one 

Tom Henjak 02.11.2024

01 Nov 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 01.11.2024

31 Oct 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 01.11.2024

31 Oct 2024

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

Jerome Reynier 01.11.2024

31 Oct 2024

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Unbeaten French galloper Lazzat is third favourite for the $10M Golden Eagle at Rosehill tomorrow. Trainer Jerome Reynier says he will be on pace mak...

Nikita Beriman 01.11.2024

31 Oct 2024

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Excited to say the least !! Qld rider Nikita Beriman will ride in the Melbourne Cup for the first time on Tuesday. Beriman says she almost missed the...

Tim Ryan 31.10.2024

30 Oct 2024

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Profile interview -TAB’s Head bookmaker Tim Ryan says he was was bitten by the racing bug during his teenage years.

Terry Henderson 31.10.2024

30 Oct 2024

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The horse purchased as a galloping partner for Docklands is now a leading chance in the Melbourne Cup. OTI boss Terry Henderson says Murwillumbah trai...

Willie Mullins 31.10.2024

30 Oct 2024

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Willie Mullins has warned punters not to dismiss Vauban next Tuesday in the Melbourne Cup. Mullins says “Several circumstances led to his below par ...

William Haggas 31.10.2024

30 Oct 2024

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Champion UK trainer William Haggas believes Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup will be heading to Ireland. Haggas says Willie Mullins has the firepower to win ...

Dan O'Sullivan 30.10.2024

29 Oct 2024

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What a thrill for young rider Jaylah Kennedy. Can she win the $500K Bendigo Cup today ? Dan O'Sullivan assesses the chances of Berkeley Square.

Andrew Noblet 30.10.2024

29 Oct 2024

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Andrew Noblet is hopeful his promising galloper Easy Dun can win today at Bendigo and head to Oaks day at Flemington. Noblet says he thrived post his...

Kim Kelly 29.10.2024

28 Oct 2024

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Expect the unexpected !! Deputy QRIC commissioner Kim Kelly is taking a 'no holds barred' approach to making sure that Qld Racing participants are pla...

Les Bridge 29.10.2024

28 Oct 2024

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Les Bridge says dual G1 winner Celestial Legend will race again during the Autumn. Bridge says he and his owner Bon Ho left no stone unturned in find...

Brent Thomson 29.10.2024

28 Oct 2024

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Brent Thomson has climbed some of the biggest mountains in racing, however he faced a big challenge off the track. Thomson says giving up alcohol 2 y...

George Boughey 29.10.2024

28 Oct 2024

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George Boughey, the former trainer of Via Sistina, offers up his thoughts on the brilliant Cox Plate winner potentially tackling a Melbourne Cup.

Black Bookers 28.10.24

27 Oct 2024

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

Press Room 28.10.24

27 Oct 2024

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

Tom Henjak 26.10.2024

25 Oct 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 25.10.2024

24 Oct 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 25.10.2024

24 Oct 2024

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We get all of the latest Hong Kong news on sprint star Ka Ying Rising and thoughts on the Cox Plate with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

Henry Dwyer 25.10.2024

24 Oct 2024

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G1 Royal Ascot winner Asfoora will head to Melbourne and Adelaide before heading back to the UK in 2025. Henry Dwyer says Ascot will likely be her fir...

Gavin Bedggood 25.10.2024

24 Oct 2024

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Grey import Kingswood (running at Moonee Valley tomorrow) will likely be Sydney bound for the rich Five Diamonds. Gavin Bedggood says the import is pr...

Sam Clipperton 25.10.2024

24 Oct 2024

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Everest star Think About It will be given the pamper treatment during retirement. Jockey Sam Clipperton says he feels absolutely blessed to have been...

Keith Ballard 24.10.2024

23 Oct 2024

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Australia’s oldest jockey Keith Ballard says he received $6 a losing ride when he started riding in 1969. Ballard says his passion hasn’t waned i...

Julien Welsh 24.10.2024

23 Oct 2024

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Will Prognosis miss the start in the Cox Plate ? Renowned and respected horseman Julian Welsh has been called on to assist with his barrier manners. H...

Brian Ellison 24.10.2024

23 Oct 2024

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UK trainer Brian Ellison believes he has the perfect horse to win the Melbourne Cup. Ellison says his Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator is not your...

Daniel Clarken 23.10.2024

22 Oct 2024

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Daniel Clarken hasn't booked a rider for The Map in the Melbourne Cup, even though he's had plenty of calls. Clarken says it's all about getting her t...

Neville Morgan 23.10.2024

22 Oct 2024

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Qld owner Neville Morgan was approached by a leading bookmaker, keen to know if Kovalica will run in the Melbourne Cup. Morgan says he was keen to kno...

Jace McMurray 22.10.2024

21 Oct 2024

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Gold Coast apprentice Jace McMurray only started riding in March, however, his exceptional talent and natural ability have many talking. Hear his stor...

David McColm 22.10.2024

21 Oct 2024

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The 2025 Stradbroke Hcp is well and truly on the radar for Kosciuszko winner Far Too Easy. David McColm says all his future races will be dependent on...

Jamie Walter 22.10.2024

21 Oct 2024

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Star sprinter Think About It is eating and drinking after a massive bleeding attack last weekend at Randwick. Jamie Walter says there are several opti...

Tony Ottobre 22.10.2024

21 Oct 2024

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Cox Plate contender Pride Of Jenni heads to Melbourne by road tomorrow night. Tony Ottobre says from now on, there will be race plans A and B.

Black Bookers 21.10.24

20 Oct 2024

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ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with Jarrod Wessel, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

Press Room 21.10.24

20 Oct 2024

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This week's edition of Press Room with host Jarrod Wessel #RadioTAB

Tom Henjak 19.10.2024

18 Oct 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 18.10.2024

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

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

Leo Schlink 18.10.2024

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Brenton Avdulla has every reason to be excited heading into the weekend. He rides in the $20M Everest before linking with Hong Kong sprint star Califo...

Adrian Bott 18.10.2024

17 Oct 2024

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"Storm Boy will likely lead the Everest field", Adrian Bott spoke with Steve re tactics with the boom colt.

Ron Dufficy 18.10.2024

17 Oct 2024

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Ron Dufficy labelled Zardozi as a horse to follow post her first up run in August. Will he stick in the Caulfield Cup? Dufficy is also keen on an ex Q...

Peter Moody 18.10.2024

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The last time blinkers went on I Wish I Win he got the result in a Group 1. Where does he settle in running? We hear from Peter Moody.

Matthew Dale 17.10.2024

16 Oct 2024

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Front Page is better than last year !! Matthew Dale says he has learnt so much more about the horse since taking him over leading into last year's Kos...

Tommy Berry 17.10.2024

16 Oct 2024

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Tommy Berry wouldn't swap his Everest ride for any other runner. Berry says hopefully Sunshine In Paris can provide him with his 40th Group 1.

Clayton Douglas 17.10.2024

16 Oct 2024

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Clayton Douglas believes Mark Zahra is one of the key factors heading into the TAB Everest with Giga Kick. Douglas says he has been more than satisfie...

Tom Henjak 16.10.2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Popular form analyst Tom Henjak was in the winners circle with Rockhampton speedster 'Hell' last weekend at Eagle Farm. Henjak says the time figures s...

Robbie Griffiths 16.10.2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Will the stars align for Verdad at Caulfield today? Robbie Griffiths says he should get his chance to feature from a favourable gate today.

Paul Jenkins 16.10.2024

15 Oct 2024

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Doomben Cup winning trainer Paul Jenkins believes I Am Artie is the best horse he has trained since King Keitel won the G1 feature. Jenkins says he ha...

Maddy Sears 16.10.2024

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

2yo filly Geitz won a barrier trial by 15.5L earlier this month on her home track at Toowoomba. Maddy Sears spoke to Steve about her much awaited Doom...

Jordan Grob 15.10.2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"My skull cap saved my life", says jockey Jordan Grob, who has made a remarkable recovery after being kicked in the head by a horse at the Gold Coast....

Mitchell Freedman 15.10.2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The chasers behind Pride Of Jenni are doing the job, Attrition and Antino are cases in point. Mitchell Freedman says a trip to WA is on the cards for ...

Cameron Richardson 15.10.2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Hong Kong deal is almost done. An emotional farewell is on the cards for exciting Toowoomba prospect Pope Cody. Cam Richardson says the offer was ...

Tony Gollan 15.10.2024

14 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hollindale Stks or Doomben Cup may be on the agenda for Antino in 2025. Tony Gollan says he may run at the back end of the Sydney autumn carnival befo...

Black Bookers 14.10.24

13 Oct 2024

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ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with @mannersm, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

Tony Gollan 14.10.24

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After an outstanding win in the Toorak Handicap on Saturday, @mannersm gets the latest on Antino with @tonygollan #RadioTAB

Press Room 14.10.24

13 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week's edition of Press Room with host @mannersm #RadioTAB

Tom Henjak 12.10.2024

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.