Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Episodes
Scott Darby 27.03.2024
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G1 sprinter Overpass will return to Brisbane for the Doomben 10,000 in May. Scott Darby says his next assignment is a $5M race in WA on April 20.
Chad Ormsby 27.03.2024
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Oaks winner Pulchritudinous will likely leave the stables of Chad Ormsby and be trained by a leading Australian trainer. Ormsby says it's sad to s...
Kelly Schweida 27.03.2024
26 Mar 2024
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Brisbane filly El Morzillo will return to Sydney on Saturday week. Trainer Kelly Schweida says her run indicated last weekend that she is very talente...
Mark Walker 27.03.2024
26 Mar 2024
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Star mare Imperatriz will line up for just her second start in Sydney in next weekend's TJ Smith. Trainer Mark Walker says she will fly into Sydney la...
Bryan Martin 26.03.2024
25 Mar 2024
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Racecaller Bryan Martin says John Russell was not only a good friend but was also a mentor. Martin says calling wasn't just a job for John, it was his...
Nevesh Ramdhani 26.03.2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
GCTC track manager Nevesh Ramdhani says several circumstances led to the sand kick back at the meeting on the March 9. Nevesh provided a key update wi...
Robert Wellwood 26.03.2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Could NZ Derby winner Orchestral chase a second Derby victory post her Vinery run this weekend in Sydney? We hear from co-trainer Robert Wellwood.
Les Bridge 26.03.2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Young gun Sydney rider Tyler Schiller will ride Doncaster favourite Celestial Legend (49kgs). Les Bridge says Tyler was the obvious choice given his r...
Black Bookers 25.03.24
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, Nick Burney, Lincoln Moore & Duncan Dornauf #RadioTAB
Press Room 25.03.24
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 23.03.2024
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear Tom Henjak's thoughts for racing today.
Get Set 22.03.2024
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Lincoln Moore and Duncan Dornauf.
William Haggas 22.03.2024
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UK trainer William Haggas has won 2 of the past 4 Manion Cups on Slipper day. So how does he rate 'Post Impressionist' this year?
Ben Thompson 22.03.2024
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane jockey Ben Thompson will stay in Hong Kong longer than he anticipated. Thompson says he was thrilled to have received an extension from the H...
Gai Waterhouse 22.03.2024
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gai Waterhouse won't be on track for the Golden Slipper. Gai says that doesn't mean she will be any less excited.
Joe Pride 22.03.2024
21 Mar 2024
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Stradbroke winner Think About It is likely to run in the G1 George Ryder Stks at Rosehill. Joe Pride says unlike last start he will be going forward t...
Lawrie Mayfield-Smith 21.03.2024
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane trainer Lawrie Mayfield-Smith continues to earn the respect of his much younger rivals. Mayfield-Smith, who prepared 3 metro winners in recen...
Kerry Parker 21.03.2024
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kerry Parker says it's taken a long time but stable star Think It Over is finally getting the recognition he deserves. Parker says he phoned many peop...
Michael Kent Jnr 20.03.2024
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Key update with the Price/Kent stable being loaded with promising 3yo's at the moment. Michael Kent Jnr says many of them will be running over the com...
Vlad Duric 19.03.2024
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Vlad Duric, winner of 17 G1 races including a Caulfield Cup is about to make Qld home. Duric who is currently in Japan spoke with Steve this morning.
Kyle Wilson-Taylor 19.03.2024
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kyle Wilson-Taylor is hoping a feature NZ win last weekend will lead to some decent opportunities during the Qld Winter. KWT says that was the catalys...
George Boughey 19.03.2024
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former UK mare Via Sistina will be fighting out favouritism for this weekend's G1 Ranvet Stks in Sydney. Former trainer George Boughey (UK) says it's ...
Black Bookers 18.03.24
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, Duncan Dornauf & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 18.03.24
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 16.03.2024
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 15.03.2024
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Duncan Dornauf.
Stephen Marsh 15.03.2024
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen Marsh enjoyed his best day at the races last weekend at Ellerslie with a treble including 2 G1's. Marsh says Velocious is special and is argua...
Ralph Manning 15.03.2024
14 Mar 2024
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Mr Brightside could have potentially been trained in Qld or SA. Former trainer Ralph Manning says he was bound for Sydney at one stage, but the money ...
Luke Nolen 15.03.2024
14 Mar 2024
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Luke Nolen will pull out all stops to try and maintain the ride on star sprinter I Wish I Win in the TJ Smith at Randwick next month. Nolen says Peter...
Barend Vorster 14.03.2024
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Leading SA rider Barend Vorster says it's a scary thought to think he may not ride again. Vorster says his next appointment with a specialist will hop...
Alisha Donald 14.03.2024
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Toowoomba apprentice Alisha Donald is in no hurry to try and repeat her remarkable achievement of last weekend. Donald says she drove almost 300kms to...
Donna Logan 14.03.2024
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Morbid" is a word Donna Logan used to describe the feeling re racing participants in Singapore. Logan says so many lives will be turned upside down w...
Michael Trotter 13.03.2024
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can Michael Trotter create history by winning the first ever race on the new Heath track at Caulfield. Trotter says his horse Johnny Watts On looks be...
Ken Kelso 13.03.2024
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi mare Legarto almost fell last weekend when $1.20 in a G1 at Ellerslie. Ken Kelso says it's hard to say if the incident cost her victory.
John O'Shea 13.03.2024
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
2YO Linebacker gapped his rivals on debut, will Cafe Millenium get 2000M? Zou Tiger Brisbane bound and Schwarz getting close. A key stable update from...
Roger James 12.03.2024
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
James McDonald will ride star Kiwi filly Orchestral when she makes her Sydney debut in the G1 Vinery on March 30. Roger James says it was always the p...
Joe Pride 12.03.2024
11 Mar 2024
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Joe Pride says he has no plans to deviate from the Doncaster Hcp with Think About It. Pride says the horse will step out over 1500M for the first time...
Richard Cully 12.03.2024
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Adelaide Cup winning trainer Richard Cully says he planned not to be at the races at Morphettville yesterday. Hear why that was the case and plans for...
Zac Spain 12.03.2024
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Spain showed remarkable horsemanship to ride Amade without stirrup irons for the majority of the 3200M of the Adelaide Cup. Spain said one of the ...
Jason Scott 12.03.2024
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Racing Qld boss Jason Scott says the GCTC and RQ will work tirelessly on the Gold Coast track. Scott says the track is in good hands and the team are ...
Black Bookers 11.03.24
11 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 09.03.2024
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 08.03.2024
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Andrew Browne, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson and Ben Scadden.
Dane Robinson 08.03.2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from Dane Robinson from Magic Millions discussing the Gold Coast March Yearling Sale beginning next week.
Matt Dunn 08.03.2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Matt Dunn has a couple of promising horses in tomorrow. Dunn discusses Boom Torque in the Gold Jewel at the Gold Coast and also Fukubana in th...
Les Ross 08.03.2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Mishani man, Les Ross, has a host of Mishani's in tomorrow at the Gold Coast. Ross gives his thoughts on his leading chances in the Jewel races.
Nevesh Ramdhani 08.03.2024
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Track manager Nevesh Ramdhani joins Andrew Browne and Mitchell Manners with a track update live from the Gold Coast ahead of the big Jewel raceday tom...
Cejay Graham 07.03.2024
06 Mar 2024
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Apprentice Cejay Graham has been riding a heap of winners lately in Brisbane. Graham joins Andrew Browne to discuss her past and the upcoming apprenti...
Tom Moore 07.03.2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Coolmore's Tom Moore discussed the Golden Slipper favourite Storm Boy, along with Learning to Fly and also Switzerland in Todman Stks on Saturday.
Tommy Berry 07.03.2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Top jockey Tommy Berry discusses some great rides on the weekend including Bodyguard in the Todman and Remarque in the Challenge. Also heads to Canber...
Shane Oxlade 07.03.2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How is Sghirripa after the Oakleigh Plate now heading to the Newmarket Hcp on Saturday? Co-trainer Shane Oxlade joins Andrew Browne.
Mark Walker 07.03.2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear trainer Mark Walker discuss the favourite for the Newmarket at Flemington on Saturday, Imperatriz. Also his thoughts on his other runners as well...
Henry Dwyer 06.03.2024
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the UK still on the radar for Asfoora? Trainer Henry Dwyer discusses plans and also looks at his runners today at Sandown.
Ciaron Maher 06.03.2024
05 Mar 2024
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Trainer Ciaron Maher goes through his runners across the country today and looks at a few coming up over the weekend as well.
Pat Carey 05.03.2024
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
3yo filly Diamond Decorator was very good winning at Flemington on Saturday. Co-trainer Pat Carey talks through plans for filly.
Brae Sokolski 05.03.2024
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We hear from owner Brae Sokolski who had a Group 2 quinella in the Guy Walter Stks on the weekend. Sokolski also spoke of some potential stars of the ...
Stuart Kendrick 05.03.2024
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Stuart Kendrick had a smart winner at Eagle Farm on the weekend in Can't Recall One, what are his plans? Kendrick also discusses some of his r...
Black Bookers 04.03.24
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 04.03.24
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 02.03.2024
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 01.03.2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Andrew Browne, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson and Ben Scadden.
Alysha Collett 01.03.2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NSW jockey Alysha Collett was matching it with the world's best last week in Saudi. This week she is off to Newcastle. Collett says the Experience was...
Benjamin Smith 01.03.2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Benjamin Smith goes from Kembla Grange to Victoria tomorrow with a large team of runners at Flemington. Hear what he thinks are his best chanc...
Michael Kent Jnr 01.03.2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Kent Jnr and Mick Price have a big team headed to Flemington tomorrow. Kent Jnr dissects the chances of most runners including Otago and Snow ...
Adrian Bott 01.03.2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear what co-trainer Adrian Bott has to say about Storm Boy's return at Randwick tomorrow. Plus his thoughts on their other runners throughout the day...
Kris Lees 29.02.2024
28 Feb 2024
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G1 Qld Oaks winner Amokura will return to Qld this Winter. Kris Lees says she will likely return in NSW before heading north.
Bill Reid 29.02.2024
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Champion jockey Damien Oliver has accepted an invitation to head to central QLD in April. Bill Reid from the RAJC says their club feels blessed to hav...
Peter Moody 29.02.2024
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Star sprinter 'I Wish I Win', winner of almost $11M in stakes, is likely Brisbane bound for the Winter. Peter Moody says provided he runs well first-u...
Symon Wilde 28.02.2024
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An unbeaten relation to speedster Front Page has trainer Symon Wilde excited about what his future may hold. Wilde has Aurora's Symphony chasing three...
Andrew Noblet 28.02.2024
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trainer Andrew Noblet is normally quite conservative, however a 3YO son of Dundeel has him looking forward to the future following an impressive debut...
Tony Ottobre 27.02.2024
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pride Of Jenni (Dual G1 winner last Spring) will head to the All Star Mile in March. Owner Tony Ottobre says Ciaron Maher has mapped out two Melbourne...
Simon Alexander 27.02.2024
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Hollindale-Doomben Cup double on the radar for last weekend's impressive G1 winner La Crique. Co-trainer Simon Alexander says she has been invited...
Robert Wellwood 27.02.2024
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Star Kiwi filly Orchestral would be the first filly to win the NZ Derby since Habibi in 2013. Co-trainer Robert Wellwood says she looks the real deal,...
David Vandyke 27.02.2024
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
QLD trainer David Vandyke almost won a Golden Slipper in 2016. He will return to Sydney on Saturday week with another potential slipper contender. Van...
Black Bookers 26.02.24
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 26.02.24
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Peter Snowden 24.02.2024
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What happens now with the $1.6M youngster Bodyguard, following his forced withdrawal from the Blue Diamond ? Peter Snowden says High Octane is a real ...
Tom Henjak 24.02.2024
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 23,02.2024
22 Feb 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.
Navesh Ramdhani 23.02,.2024
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new GCTC track will be in perfect order when we return to grass racing on March 9 for the rich Jewel day. Navesh Ramdhani says given the weather c...
Shane Jackson 23.02.2024
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Former top jumps jockey Shane Jackson believes he has found the right race for Grand Promenade to re-enter the winners circle. Jackson says the 8yo ge...
Gai Waterhouse 23.02.2024
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Queen of Golden Slippers, Gai Waterhouse, believes Storm Boy is on target to repeat the deeds of Dance Hero in 2004. Waterhouse says the Justify c...
Tom Marquand 23.02.2024
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
UK rider Tom Marquand, winner of three Queen Elizabeth Stk's during the Autumn, will ride at the Warwick Farm trials on Monday. Marquand says there is...
Josh Fleming 22.02.2024
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Josh Fleming is regarded as one of the most accurate callers in the country. However, he has been calling with vision in just one eye.
Kelvin Tyler 22.02.2024
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An exciting front running filly from the South Island of NZ is likely Sydney bound. Current trainer Kelvin Tyler says he made the call to Joe Pride to...
Shane Oxlade 22.02.2024
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SA trainer Shane Oxlade is hoping it will be third time lucky in G1 races. Oxlade, who saddled up two G1 runners previously, says Sghirripa and Queman...
William Haggas 21.02.2024
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dubai Honour will likely reappear early April in the UK before heading to Hong Kong again. William Haggas says he has locked in two horses for Sydney ...
Mark Walker 21.02.2024
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Walker says race plans for star mare Imperatriz will be finalised this weekend. Walker says he is keen to return to Victoria this week to watch h...
Tony Gollan 20.02.2024
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A crucial jump-out next week will determine the Autumn preparation of Brisbane galloper Antino. Tony Gollan says if he pleases, he will tackle a G1 ra...
Brae Sokolski 20.02.2024
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Owner Brae Sokolski is still coming to terms with the passing of Verry Elleegant in Ireland. Sokolski says he thought it was positive news when the ph...
Paul Snowden 20.02.2024
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Melbourne jockey will likely partner King Of Sparta when he heads to a $5M race in WA come April. Paul Snowden says he may head straight to the race...
Black Bookers 19.02.24
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 19.02.24
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 17.02.2024
16 Feb 2024
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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 16.02.2024
15 Feb 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.
Caitlin Jones 16.02.2024
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Popular SA rider Caitlin Jones has been given the green light to ride again. Jones says she feels a million dollars following ankle surgery.
Susan Archer 16.02.2024
15 Feb 2024
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NZ breeder Susan Archer and husband Michael Martin owned and bred a champion. A sequence of events led them to selling the mare for $40K following a l...
Mitchell Cunningham 16.02.2024
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every owner dreams of... Buying into a colt at the sales that morphs into a $50M plus stallion prospect. Former majority owner of Storm Boy Mitch Cunn...
Jim Roberts 16.02.2024
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eagle Farm will race tomorrow if the forecast is correct. Track manager Jim Roberts says the track is heavy but it drains incredibly well.
Lloyd Kennewell 15.02.2024
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
3YO's have won the past two G1 Lightning Stks at Flemington. Lloyd Kennewell says his colt 'I Am Unstoppable' hasn't missed a top 3 placing and can se...