Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Episodes
Daniel Bowen 05.09.2024
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tectonic Plate reeled off a brilliant last 600M sectional at Doomben finishing third last weekend. Trainer Daniel Bowen says he would love to see her ...
David McColm 05.09.2024
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Far Too Easy lost 70kg and was knocking on deaths door early this year. Trainer David McColm says he is now in terrific order and likely to tackle the...
Gai Waterhouse 05.09.2024
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Storm Boy is a control freak !! Are the Justify breed better when they lead? Interesting comments from Gai Waterhouse.
Annabel Neasham 04.09.2024
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is Amelia's Jewel going heading into the weekend? Plus plenty of other stable updates including Caulfield Cup favourite Fawkner Park with Annabel ...
Trent Busuttin 04.09.2024
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The training partnership of Trent Busuttin and Natalie Young have plenty of firepower headed towards the spring. Trent joins Mitch Manners with update...
David Vandyke 04.09.2024
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer David Vandyke looks at his runners at the Sunshine Coast today with Mitch Manners.
Kyle Wilson-Taylor 03.09.2024
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Wilson-Taylor believes Glasshouse Hcp winner Punch Lane is a potential G1 winner in waiting. KWT says his Randwick trial on Friday indicated he i...
Adam Olszanski 03.09.2024
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Olszanski nailed his first G1 call last weekend in the Memsie. Adam says it was a very emotional day for many reasons at Caulfield.
Mitchell Cunningham 03.09.2024
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adam Hyeronimus is locked in to ride boom colt Storm Boy at his next two runs. Part owner Mitchell Cunningham says a potential clash with Broadsiding ...
Tony Gollan 03.09.2024
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Blake Shinn will ride Antino at his next run. Tony Gollan says he will tinker with a few things prior to his next run in the G1 Makybe Diva.
Black Bookers 02.09.24
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 02.09.24
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler.
Tony Gollan 31.08.2024
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With more luck in Melbourne, Antino could have the perfect record from his 4 starts to date. Tony Gollan says the race shape in the Memsie should play...
Tom Henjak 31.08.2024
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 30.08.2024
30 Aug 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.
Bill Mumford 30.08.2024
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From the UK to Cairns in North Qld, what's next for inform galloper Mahagoni ? Owner Bill Mumford says he has paid for himself since being bought onli...
Wayne Ormond 30.08.2024
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Perseverance personified!! Mr Brightside was the horse pro punter Wayne Ormond had to have. Ormond says many didn't want a bar of the horse when he tr...
Dermot Weld 30.08.2024
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Champion Irish trainer Dermot Weld says tomorrow's meeting at The Curragh will be fuelled with emotion. Weld says there won't be a dry eye in the hous...
Leo Schlink 29.08.2024
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Firm believer in the tote funding the industry more than any other form of wagering" says Peter V'Landys. Leo Schlink reports the latest from the Asi...
Michael Cahill 29.08.2024
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stradbroke winning rider Michael Cahill revealed he will retire next year. Cahill provided an insight re the Gold Coast course proper following yester...
Tony Ottobre 29.08.2024
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A lightbulb moment...literally!! Pride Of Jenni owner Tony Ottobre opens up about a key business decision many years ago, which allowed him to indulge...
Phil Stokes 28.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Stackhouse had his teeth knocked out by Athanatos last week. Trainer of the horse Phil Stokes says hopefully he can pay for his dental bill thi...
Michael Hawkes 28.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Hawkes says exciting prospect Theblade is a group horse in waiting. Hawkes says "The Toronado colt made a statement when winning on debut earl...
Andrea Leek 28.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Victorian trainer Andrea Leek says Captain Electric has proven a terrific online buy back in May. Leek says today will be his first good track run for...
Matt Dunn 28.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Matt Dunn stable is on the crest of a winning wave at the moment. Dunn says Boom Torque, Cranky Harry and Cepheus all won good prizemoney races ov...
Robbie Dolan 28.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G1 winning rider Robbie Dolan is excited about his return to the saddle this weekend. Dolan says his fractured hand has healed well over the past 6 we...
Mitchell Freedman 27.08.2024
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The rich Five Diamonds in Sydney on November 9 could potentially be a target for G1 winner Attrition. Mitchell Freedman says his forward showing in Ad...
Debbie Rogerson 27.08.2024
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Multiple G1 winner Sharp 'N' Smart is back according to the Rogerson stable. Debbie Rogerson says the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on the radar.
Maddy Sears 27.08.2024
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toowoomba galloper Yellow Brick will head home this weekend. Maddy Sears says he will return to Sydney next month for a feature on September 21.
Dan Clarken 27.08.2024
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Kah will likely ride SA mare The Map in this year's Melbourne Cup. Trainer Dan Clarken says she went enormous last weekend, given what happened ...
Tony Gollan 27.08.2024
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Williams will ride Freedom Rally, promising colt Invincible Shield off to Hong Kong and the latest with Antino. Key Tony Gollan stable updates.
Black Bookers 26.08.24
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @ray_hickson, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 26.08.24
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler.
Tom Henjak 24.08.2024
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 23.08.2024
23 Aug 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.
Gerard Daffy and Greg Fahey 23.08.2024
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard Daffy and Greg Fahey preview the National Sprint and Distance finals at Angle Park tomorrow night.
John Thompson 23.08.2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney trainer John Thompson says his horse Bundeena is flying this prep following a surgical procedure. Thompson says he can't see any reason why he ...
Mel Johnson 23.08.2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On the road again !! Qld bush champion Fab's Cowboy heading to Melbourne. Co-trainer Mel Johnson says she is absolutely humbled by the generosity offe...
Henry Dwyer 23.08.2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Asfoora, arguably a career best run in defeat last start at Goodwood. Henry Dwyer says " She meets her main rival much better at the weights tonight i...
Stuart Gandy 22.08.2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tasmanian filly Geegees Mistruth ran the fastest 600M of the entire meeting at Caulfield last weekend. Stuart Gandy says the G1 Thousand Guineas is no...
Les Bridge 22.08.2024
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Les Bridge says Doncaster winner Celestial Legend will trial significantly better on Friday week. Bridge says " The Everest is off the table, however,...
Paul Messara 22.08.2024
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unbeaten galloper Clear Thinking (The mare bred by the Queen) may only have one run leading into the Kosciuszko on Everest Day. Paul Messara says she ...
Trent Busuttin 22.08.2024
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Well bred colt Daggers impressed many with his debut win earlier this month. Trent Busuttin says " He certainly hasn't gone backwards heading into Sat...
Daniel Nakhle 21.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will boom Kiwi horse Crocetti tackle the Golden Eagle in Sydney on November 2 ? Owner Daniel Nakhle says his next stop will be a G1 on home soil early...
Robert Wellwood 21.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James McDonald is keen to stick with star Kiwi mare Orchestral when she arrives in Sydney. Co-trainer Robert Wellwood says there is a G2 race in Sydne...
Murray Weeding 21.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sunshine Coast track manager Murray Weeding will step down as track manager. Weeding says a health issue will see him changing roles.
Maddy Sears 21.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Quality Qld galloper Yellow Brick heads to Sydney this weekend for the Show County Quality. Maddy Sears says his final gallop last weekend (between ra...
Tony Gollan 20.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tony Gollan discusses the super jumpout of Antino yesterday at Cranbourne.
Adrian Bott 20.08.2024
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Co-trainer Adrian Bott reviews some of their trial stars from yesterday's Randwick session with Mitchell Manners.
Michael Freedman 20.08.2024
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Michael Freedman discusses his runners this week including the return of G1 winner Manaal in the Silver Shadow Stks.
Bruce McAvaney 20.08.2024
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Commentating great Bruce McAvaney joins Mitchell Manners to reminisce on the career of the champion Black Caviar.
Black Bookers 19.08.24
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @ray_hickson, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 19.08.24
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler.
Tom Henjak 17.08.2024
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 16.08.2024
16 Aug 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.
Dale Maguire 16.08.2024
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mr Bubbaluski ?? Hear how this talented 3yo got his name. Syndicate head Dale Maguire (High Calibre Racing) says there will be a big team cheering him...
Peter Blanch 16.08.2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Great story re SA racing, Lightning Stks winner Lingani is by unwanted sire from a mare who won just one race. Peter Blanch says "You just never know ...
Alex Hearn 16.08.2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remarkable stuff !! WA jockey Alex Hearn returns a winner after almost a decade away from the saddle. Hearn says he had to shed almost 40kg to make a ...
Larry Cassidy 16.08.2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Larry Cassidy unlikely to ride again following a trackwork incident last year, will make a cameo appearance on the big screen next month. Cassidy says...
Ross Smith 16.08.2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Doomben will be a genuine heavy track tomorrow says track manager Ross Smith. Smith says the track likely to be a heavy 9 tomorrow morning.
Stuart Gandy 16.08.2024
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Unbeaten Tasmanian filly Geegees Mistruth will be chasing 5 wins in a row this weekend in the Quezette Stks at Caulfield. Stuart Gandy says "The time ...
Matthew Smith 15.08.2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Headwall was brilliant winning on the wet yesterday in Sydney for trainer Matthew Smith. Smith says "His large rural property has been the key to gett...
Joe Pride 15.08.2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Pride will be surprised if his sprint stars Think About It and Private Eye are not in the TAB Everest come October. Pride says "They are both in t...
Barry Lockwood 15.08.2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Battlefield is one of Qld's most progressive horses. Four runs for Barry Lockwood for three wins . Lockwood says his last run was particularly impress...
Katrina Alexander 14.08.2024
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Classy Kiwi mare La Crique won't be seen in Australia this spring. Co-trainer Katrina Alexander says she is about to head home after resting in Qld.
Peter Moody 14.08.2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Nolen's tremendous form has guaranteed him the ride on I Wish I Win. Peter Moody says "I've never seen Luke look fitter". Moody also provides a k...
Tom Charlton 14.08.2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
John O'Shea's training partner Tom Charlton says he did think about branching out on his own last year. Charlton says "John was keen to see him stay w...
Michael Hawkes 14.08.2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney 3yo Theblade was well supported before being withdrawn at the gates last month. Michael Hawkes says they rate the colt highly and are keen to s...
Teagan Voorham 13.08.2024
13 Aug 2024
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SA rider Teagan Voorham has no thoughts of relocating to Qld following her feature race success at Rockhampton and Mackay. Voorham believes she became...
Cam Partington 13.08.2024
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Qld need another grass track says the ATA representative. Cam Partington says maybe it's time for a complete overhaul and rationalisation to ultimatel...
Andrew Rule 13.08.2024
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
‘A Horse Named Winx’ will be on the big screen from next month. Writer and narrator Andrew Rule says the documentary materialised on the back of t...
Tony Gollan 13.08.2024
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane horse Antino won’t be there just to make up the numbers when he tackles a G1 at the end of the month in Melbourne. Tony Gollan says the hor...
Angela Davies 13.08.2024
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A giveaway mare was given to a Qld lady who knew little about the racing industry. The Our Kobison story is interesting to say the least. We hear from...
Black Bookers 12.08.24
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 12.08.24
12 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler.
Tom Henjak 10.08.2024
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 09.08.2024
09 Aug 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.
Darren Dance 09.08.2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting Melbourne filly I Am Velvet may be G1 bound this spring. Breeder/Part owner Darren Dance says renowned horseman Julien Welsh will work on her...
Glen Prentice 09.08.2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jockeys riding at Ipswich this afternoon will review the latest proposal re fixing the issue at Eagle Farm. Glen Prentice (QJA) says some red tape cou...
Clayton Douglas 09.08.2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Everest slot holders are currently keeping their powder dry with sprint star Giga Kick. Clayton Douglas says understandably, some want to see him race...
William Haggas 09.08.2024
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Champion UK trainer William Haggas is keen to head to Melbourne this Spring with one horse. Haggas says at this stage it will be a hit and run mission...
David Aldridge 08.08.2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An entrapped epiglottis early on hasn't stopped Chicago Storm proving to be one of the best and most consistent gallopers in SA. Trainer David Aldridg...
Mitchell Cunningham 08.08.2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will she tackle the $10M Golden Eagle? Hear the latest on Stradbroke winner Stefi Magnetica with owner Mitchell Cunningham.
Tony McMahon 08.08.2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many trainers were forced to scratch their horses at a Central Qld meeting last weekend. The reason? No jockeys were available to ride. Tony McMahon r...
Rob Heathcote 08.08.2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rob Heathcote thinks he could be above average.... He has high hopes for a debutante this weekend at the Sunshine Coast.
Michael Hickmott 07.08.2024
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will star Brazilian born rider Manoel Nunes be a permanent fixture in SA when Singapore finishes in October ? Trainer Michael Hickmott says Manoel is ...
Michael Kent Jnr 07.08.2024
06 Aug 2024
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Warmonger demolished his rivals in the Qld Derby at Eagle Farm in June. Michael Kent Jnr says he will follow a similar plan to what Incentivise did po...
John Leek Jnr 06.08.2024
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Call the plumber, Leeks appearing everywhere.... John Leek Jnr says winning the Grand National with the brother to Verry Elleegant was so very satisfy...
Sonya Logan 06.08.2024
06 Aug 2024
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Sonya Logan (Nee Wiseman) was highly emotional after winning Saturday's Palmerston sprint at Darwin. Logan says she missed the ride on the same horse ...
Peter Robl 06.08.2024
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former prolific winning rider Peter Robl says he kept celebrations to a minimum in the wake of his Darwin Cup success. Robl says he is likely to retur...
Stephanie Thornton 06.08.2024
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will Stephanie Thornton appear in the form guide again before she returns to Hong Kong with husband Ben ? Thornton says winning for her dad yesterday ...
Black Bookers 05.08.24
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden and @ColinRMcNiff #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 03.08.2024
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 02.08.2024
02 Aug 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.
Jake Pracey-Holmes 02.08.2024
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gulgong rider Jake Pracey-Holmes will attempt to ride his first city winner tomorrow in Sydney aboard in-form speedster Compelling Truth. Pracey-Holme...
Anthony Manton 02.08.2024
01 Aug 2024
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Remarkable!! Sky broadcaster Anthony Manton called two thoroughbred meetings simultaneously from the Canberra broadcast box last week. Manton says he ...
Ben Thompson 02.08.2024
01 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young gun jockey Ben Thompson would jump at the chance to be become a permanent fixture in Hong Kong. Thompson says he feels blessed to be granted an ...
Adrian AJ Johnson 01.08.24
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gold Coast radio legend Adrian "AJ" Johnson will join the National Racing Network next week. Johnson says " He feels blessed to be joining the Sky Rac...
Henry Dwyer 01.08.24
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Dwyer is cautiously optimistic re Asfoora making it back to back wins in the UK. Dwyer says " She is thriving however she will benefit from the ...
Rob Archibald 01.08.24
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anabel Neasham's new training partner Rob Archibald has an impressive CV in his own right. Archibald, a former top polo player says " He has been fort...