Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Les Bridge 19.06.24

18 Jun 2024

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Les Bridge - "I've had a lot of good horses, you can smell them". Dual Group 1 winner Celestial Legend is back and Les says "He looks like a bomb read...

Bush Beat 18.06.24

18 Jun 2024

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Bush Beat-The latest country racing news and views with @whentonytweets and Rob Luck. #RadioTAB

Jake Stephens 18.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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Recent South Australia feature winner En Francais is now being trained on the Sunshine Coast. Former trainer Jake Stephens says "surprisingly she didn...

Lawrie Mayfield-Smith 18.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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Brisbane trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith was furious when told his talented youngster wasn't fit enough to run in a Group 1 last weekend. He spoke with ...

Tony Gollan 18.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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What's next for Antino and Freedom Rally? @tonygollan provides a key stable update this morning on Racing HQ.

Henry Dwyer 18.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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Asfoora has drawn gate 17 for tonight's Group 1 sprint at Royal Ascot. Trainer Henry Dwyer says "From what he is hearing, it should be a positive give...

Black Bookers 17.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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

Press Room 17.06.24

17 Jun 2024

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

Tom Henjak 15.06.24

14 Jun 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 14.06.24

14 Jun 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.

Alexander Rae 14.06.24

14 Jun 2024

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Talented Victorian horse Shock “Em Ova has suffered a tendon injury. Alexander Rae says “ Fingers crossed, he can race again in 2025 

Mark Oberhardt 14.06.24

14 Jun 2024

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Brisbane racing journalist Mark Oberhardt recalls winning a small fortune when Plush Embassy won the Stradbroke Hcp. Oberhardt says "He started workin...

Mick Price 14.06.24

13 Jun 2024

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Can the Price/Kent stable win their second G1 this winter carnival with Amenable. Mick Price says a gelding operation has him really focused & firing ...

James Cummings 14.06.24

13 Jun 2024

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Was the gelding operation “key” to Vilana putting it altogether last week at Eagle Farm? James Cummings provides an insight into the Stradbroke fa...

Rick McIntosh 13.06.24

12 Jun 2024

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Victorian racecaller Rick McIntosh admits he is on edge heading into Saturdays Stradbroke Hcp. McIntosh says "He will let out a very loud cheer if Ste...

Scott Brunton 13.06.24

12 Jun 2024

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“ There were fifty dollar notes all over the bed” Scott Brunton, who saddles up Tassie star The Inevitable has fond memories of Stradbroke Hcp. Br...

Jason Warren 13.06.24

12 Jun 2024

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G1 Goodwood winner Benedetta has never missed a top 4 placing from 15 starts. Jason Warren says “ He can see no reason why it won’t be more of the...

Richard Laming 12.06.2024

12 Jun 2024

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St Basil, a former winner of the Stradbroke, was purchased by mistake. Richard Laming reflected on the day in question at the Karaka sales.

Kris Lees 12.06.2024

12 Jun 2024

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Can the Lloyd Williams import Adelaide River recapture his terrific international form this weekend in the Q22 at Eagle Farm. Kris Lees says a better ...

Grahame Begg 12.06.2024

11 Jun 2024

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Can multiple G1 winner Magic Time bounce back in the Stradbroke, off a below par effort last start. Grahame Begg says several factors need to be taken...

Michael Maxworthy 11.06.2024

11 Jun 2024

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Tyzone was the last Qld trained winner of the Stradbroke in 2019. Sky Racing's Michael Maxworthy believes the trophy will be staying in the sunshine s...

Tony Sears 11.06.2024

11 Jun 2024

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"Yes, it's disappointing but we still have options with him, it's not the end of the world". Tony Sears re Yellow Brick likely to miss a Stradbroke ru...

Tony Gollan 11.06.2024

10 Jun 2024

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Freedom Rally is all dressed up with somewhere to go. Tony Gollan says if he doesn't gain a run in the Stradbroke, he will still run at Eagle Farm on ...

Black Bookers 10.06.24

10 Jun 2024

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

Press Room 10.06.24

09 Jun 2024

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

Tom Henjak 08.06.2024

07 Jun 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 07.06.2024

07 Jun 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.

Ozzie Kheir 07.06.2024

06 Jun 2024

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Aziz "Ozzie" Kheir has poured an absolute fortune into racing. His colours will be carried by the two favs in the Qld Oaks. Kheir says he was initiall...

Kris Lees 07.06.2024

06 Jun 2024

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Kris Lees will be chasing his third Qld Oaks tomorrow with Kind Words. Lees says she is going better than her form may suggest.

Katrina Alexander 07.06.2024

06 Jun 2024

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There won't be a dry eye in the house if La Crique wins at Eagle Farm tomorrow. Co-trainer Katrina Alexander says their son Jackson passed away after ...

Jasmine Cornish 06.06.2024

06 Jun 2024

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Young gun Qld rider Jasmine Cornish says her future is unclear. Cornish says her next option is a visit to an Osteopath to try and ease the pain in he...

Mathew Smerdon 06.06.2024

06 Jun 2024

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The unbeaten Layeruponlayer is now into odds-on for the final race at Morphettville Saturday. Mathew Smerdon says the Adelaide race wasn't the origina...

Lee Freedman 06.06.2024

05 Jun 2024

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Gold Coast trainer Lee Freedman was back in the winners circle yesterday in Melbourne. Freedman may consider tackling the Ipswich cup with a 3yo who c...

Peter Moody 06.06.2024

05 Jun 2024

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Will Luke Nolen retain the ride on I Wish I Win in this years TAB Everest? Peter Moody says that the decision won't be made in haste and several thing...

John O'Shea 05.06.2024

05 Jun 2024

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John O'Shea believes punters should not disregard his filly Good Banter in the Qld Oaks. O'Shea says there are several factors that should be consider...

Tony Noonan 05.06.2024

04 Jun 2024

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Victorian trainer Tony Noonan is flying, with three of his past five runners having won. Noonan says Dazzling Lucy loves the soft and appears well sui...

Jim Roberts 04.06.2024

04 Jun 2024

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Track manager Jim Roberts is hopeful Eagle Farm will be back into the good range for Oaks day this Saturday. Roberts says the incredible amount of rai...

Lawrie Mayfield-Smith 04.06.2024

03 Jun 2024

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Lawrie Mayfield-Smith says Zouna will have no issue with the mile of the G1 JJ Atkins in 2 weeks. Mayfield-Smith says the youngsters breeding suggests...

Luke Nolen 04.06.2024

03 Jun 2024

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It's extraordinary that jockey Luke Nolen has ridden over 850 winners for Peter Moody. Nolen says he is hoping he gets another chance to ride I Wish I...

Jamie Lovett 04.06.2024

03 Jun 2024

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Connections of talented 4yo Dream Hour have a golden ticket for the Stradbroke. What will they do with it? Jamie Lovett says connections have a tough ...

Tony Gollan 04.06.2024

03 Jun 2024

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Is Freedom Rally a chance of getting a start in Qld's biggest sprint ? Tony Gollan says there is a chance Freedom Rally could secure a Stradbroke star...

Black Bookers 03.06.24

03 Jun 2024

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

Press Room 03.06.24

02 Jun 2024

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

Tom Henjak 01.06.2024

31 May 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 31.05.2024

31 May 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.

Les Ross 31.05.2024

30 May 2024

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The majority of the Mishani horses in Qld will likely be prepared by a little known female trainer from August 1. Trainer Les Ross says it's time to h...

Gavin Bedggood 31.05.2024

30 May 2024

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Former jumps jockey Gavin Bedggood seems to have a knack of rejuvenating tried horses. Bedggood says Just Folk is a good example, having won over $500...

Wylie Dalziel 31.05.2024

30 May 2024

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A win by Autumn Angel in the Qld Derby would be emotion fuelled. Syndicate head Wylie Dalziel says he will look to the heavens if she wins and think o...

Josh Adams 31.05.2024

30 May 2024

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Question mark over Bella Nipotina in tomorrow's G1. QRIC Chief Steward Josh Adams provided an update.

Stuart Kendrick 30.05.2024

30 May 2024

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He's an exciting backmarker with a terrific turn of foot. Stuart Kendrick says his exciting youngster Can't Recall One appears untapped, however the S...

Peter Moody 30.05.2024

29 May 2024

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Blinkers going on outstanding sprinter I Wish I Win in this weekend's G1 Kingsford Smith. Peter Moody explains the reason behind the decision to add t...

James Cummings 30.05.2024

29 May 2024

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Exciting youngster Broadsiding and top sprinting mare In Secret headline the Godolphin team in Brisbane this weekend. James Cummings says Broadsiding ...

Henry Dwyer 29.05.2024

29 May 2024

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Bring on Royal Ascot for Victorian mare Asfoora. Trainer Henry Dwyer says the Haydock run last weekend will bring her on nicely for the King Charles n...

Scott Brunton 29.05.2024

28 May 2024

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Champion Tasmanian trainer Scott Brunton has spoken publicly for the first time about his battle with the highly addictive drug "ICE". Brunton says a ...

Nathan Bourke 28.05.2024

27 May 2024

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Stefi Magnetica will attempt to follow in the footsteps of Private Steer and La Montagna in this year's Stradbroke. Nathan Bourke says the 3yo filly d...

Barry Bowditch 28.05.2024

27 May 2024

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Imperatriz could potentially bring upwards of $4M today when she goes under the hammer. Magic Millions boss Barry Bowditch says Sunlight's broodmare ...

Kerrin McEvoy 28.05.2024

27 May 2024

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Jockey Kerrin McEvoy could be in for a massive Spring when he reunites with Doncaster winner Celestial Legend. McEvoy says he is excited about returni...

Tony Gollan 28.05.2024

27 May 2024

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Tony Gollan believes Freedom Rally is a genuine Stradbroke prospect, but like Antino last year he may miss a run. Gollan says Saturday's race was a ha...

Black Bookers 27.05.24

27 May 2024

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

Press Room 27.05.24

27 May 2024

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

Tom Henjak 25.05.2024

24 May 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 24.05.2024

24 May 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.

Gavan Duffy 24.05.2024

23 May 2024

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Gavan Duffy won two Doomben Cups, however he revealed that an argument with a head steward in Melbourne potentially cost him two Melbourne Cups. Duffy...

Kris Lees 24.05.2024

23 May 2024

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Blinkers going on Qld Oaks winner Amokura in tomorrow's Doomben Cup. Kris Lees says she worked in the head gear earlier this week and pleased the stab...

Neville Morgan 24.05.2024

23 May 2024

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Brisbane owner Neville Morgan believes it's 'D' day for his horse Kovalica to stand up in tomorrow's Doomben Cup. Morgan says everything appears tailo...

Henry Dwyer 23.05.2024

23 May 2024

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UK based rider Oisin Murphy has been locked in to partner Victorian speedster Asfoora when she heads to Royal Ascot next month. Henry Dwyer says Mitch...

Greg Hickman 23.05.2024

23 May 2024

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Greg Hickman says Craig Williams was keen to stick with his Oaks bound filly Private Legacy after riding her in SA. Hickman says given the right run f...

Andrew Forsman 23.05.2024

22 May 2024

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First Innings cleaned bowled rivals at Ipswich yesterday and is now regarded as a leading Qld Derby chance. Andrew Forsman says his filly will join Fi...

Ross Smith 23.05.2024

22 May 2024

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Track manager Ross Smith says the track will likely remain in the soft range for Doomben Cup day. Smith says he and the team have done some remedial w...

Kym Hann 22.05.2024

22 May 2024

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Bendigo trainer Kym Hann, who is now supplementing his income building sheds, is genuinely excited about his debutante in R2 today on his home track. ...

Darren Dance 22.05.2024

21 May 2024

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Detonator Jack hasn't raced over a middle distance since 2022. Syndicate head Darren Dance believes the time is right to have a crack at the 2000m onc...

Patrick Cunningham 21.05.2024

20 May 2024

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Pinhooking is a term we often hear when it comes to the selling of thoroughbreds. Patrick Cunningham from NZB says many will be doing same at the upco...

Jay Hopkins 21.05.2024

20 May 2024

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Little known Newcastle trainer Jay Hopkins may have unearthed a potential Qld Derby prospect with Sonofdec. Hopkins says he would love to run the impr...

Mitchell Cunningham 21.05.2024

20 May 2024

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Stefi Magnetica may attempt to follow in her mums (Mid Summer Music) footsteps, by winning the Stradbroke Hcp. Principal Owner Mitch Cunningham says T...

Luke Pepper 21.05.2024

20 May 2024

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Scone mare Opal Ridge has bigger fish to fry in Qld, following a big comeback win at Scone last weekend. Luke Pepper says she may run on Stradbroke da...

Black Bookers 20.05.24

20 May 2024

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

Press Room 20.05.24

19 May 2024

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

Tom Henjak 18.05.24

17 May 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 17.05.24

17 May 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.

Daniel Clarken 17.05.24

16 May 2024

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Trainers Daniel Clarken and Oopy MacGillivray and the many connections of The Map are hoping they can dream the dream after tomorrows Ramsden Stakes a...

Mitch Aiken 17.05.24

16 May 2024

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Vic rider Mitch Aiken has arrived in the UK in readiness to ride Asfoora at Haydock next weekend. Aitken says "He is running on adrenalin given this w...

Ross Smith 17.05.24

16 May 2024

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Doomben 10000 day track update with Ross Smith 

Grahame Begg 17.05.24

16 May 2024

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Grahame Begg says his first runner for Yulong investments was a winner. Begg says " The filly in question (Rich Dottie) will line up for her second st...

Peter Moody 17.05.24

16 May 2024

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Peter Moody is not completely ruling a line re I Wish I Win running in the Stradbroke Hcp on June 15. Moody says “ The WFA G1 The Kingsford Smith al...

John Wheeler 16.05.24

16 May 2024

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Wayne Wilson loved calling him the Queensland public idolised him. John wheeler reflects on the career of the mighty kiwi Rough Habit

Mick Kent Jnr 16.05.24

15 May 2024

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Boom WA youngster Bustling is officially the first horse to be locked in for the TAB Everest come October following the sale. New Co Trainer Mick Kent...

Tony Gollan 16.05.24

15 May 2024

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Stradbroke rider locked in for Antino - USA mare debuts for Gollan this weekend - Gold Coast stable to be headed up by Claire Birds partner. Tony Goll...

Jason Collett 15.05.2024

15 May 2024

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Jockey Jason Collett returns to riding today after an injury enforced layoff. Collett explains with Mitchell Manners.

Danny Beasley 15.05.2024

14 May 2024

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Danny Beasley will retire from race riding shortly, but not before riding a long shot in the G1 Doomben 10,000 this week. Mitchell Manners speaks to h...

Mathew Smerdon 14.05.2024

13 May 2024

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John Smerdon and his son Mathew both had memorable weekends for different reasons. Mathew Smerdon says he is quite excited about an ex Hong Kong gallo...

Paul Niceforo 14.05.2024

13 May 2024

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Territory Express, brilliant winner of the $1M Midway Championship at Randwick, will line up at Doomben this weekend. Trainer Paul Niceforo says he is...

Alex Rae 14.05.2024

13 May 2024

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Exciting Victorian horse Shock 'Em Ova will attempt to replicate what Melb Cup winner Without A Fight did in Brisbane a year ago. Trainer Alex Rae say...

Jason Warren 14.05.2024

13 May 2024

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G1 Goodwood winner Benedetta, will tackle 1400m for the first time in Qld's biggest race. Trainer Jason Warren says the Stradbroke will be her next ru...

Black Bookers 13.05.24

13 May 2024

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

Press Room 13.05.24

13 May 2024

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

Tom Henjak 11.05.2024

10 May 2024

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 10.05.2024

10 May 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.

Damian Browne 10.05.2024

09 May 2024

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Brilliant horseman Damian Browne admits it was difficult to deal with the fact he won't ride again. Browne says he feels blessed to have a wonderful f...

Stuart Kendrick 10.05.2024

09 May 2024

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Leading Sunshine Coast trainer Stuart Kendrick believes he has the right horse to take him to feature racing glory this winter. Kendrick says a Reliab...

Jack Bruce 10.05.2024

09 May 2024

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Young Qld trainer Jack Bruce believes a Godolphin cast-off will pay his way this winter carnival. Bruce says he has found an ideal race next weekend t...