Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett
Episodes
Baylee Nothdurft 08.05.2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former top jockey Baylee Nothdurft provided a terrific insight into how Antino is going heading into the Hollindale Stakes. Nothdurft says he was lite...
Ben Currie 07.05.2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tavs is one of the most improved horses in QLD. The Currie stable also produced a brilliant 2yo trial winner yesterday on their home track at Toowoom...
James Orman 07.05.2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gun Qld rider James Orman is keen to stay on in Hong Kong if granted another extension. Orman says he would also love to ride in one of the big races...
Rod Douglas 07.05.2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“The more you put on , the longer it will take to collect ”, says Rod Douglas. The Giga Kick camp are supremely confident heading into the G1 Good...
Liam Birchley 06.05.2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brisbane 2yo Amosu reeled off a brilliant sectional at Eagle Farm last weekend when 6th in the listed feature. Liam Birchley says she will now aim at ...
Bernie Miller 06.05.2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quokka winner Jokers Grin (winner of 7 from 10) won’t be rushed off to the eastern states. Trainer Bernie Miller says the Perth summer carnival now...
Emma-Lee Browne 06.05.2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
SA Derby runner-up Statuario may be Qld bound for their Derby on May 31 . Co trainer Emma-Lee Browne says he has pulled up in terrific order followi...
Tony Ottobre 06.05.2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Star mare Pride of Jenni is likely to be stabled at Eagle Farm with Qld's premier trainer, leading into the Doomben Cup on the 24th of May. Owner Tony...
Emma Lee Browne 03.05.25
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David & Emma Lee Browne are staring down the barrel of their first G1 this afternoon at Morphettville. Emma-Lee says “ Statuario is in terrific orde...
Tom Henjak 03.05.25
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 02.05.2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Duncan Dornauf.
Gerard Daffy 02.05.2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Gerard Daffy : A pioneer and a visionary re the bookmaking world. Gerard’s path will now head into a different direction. He reflects on his life ...
Zac Purton and Leo Schlink 02.05.2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Zac Purton discusses the Hong Kong freak Ka Ying Rising and hear all the Hong Kong news with Leo Schlink.
Greg Eurell 01.05.2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Eurell is hoping his unusually named galloper Harrumph Harrumph can take another step at Morphettville this weekend. Eurell says he already has a...
David McColm 01.05.2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How forward is Kosciuszko winner Far Too Easy heading into Saturday's Victory Stks at Eagle Farm. Trainer David McColm provides a key update.
Kiaarn Dickens 01.05.2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sky racing personality Kiaarn Dickens is on the move to NSW. Hear the reasons behind her decision.
Robbie Griffiths 30.04.2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s unbeaten and appears untapped. What’s the future for unbeaten Victorian youngster Legacy Bound ? We hear from trainer Robbie Griffiths.
Will Freedman 30.04.2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sydney filly Pleasure Artist was poleaxed at Eagle Farm last weekend. Co-trainer Will Freedman says fortunately she escaped injury and will push on to...
Peter Hulbert 29.4.2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Import Dillian is absolutely loving life in QLD with Peter & Will Hulbert. The father and son team have started him twice for as many wins. What’s n...
David Vandyke 29.04.2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Philia Qld’s best hope of winning a G1 this winter carnival ? David Vandyke says she appears to have similar ability to his previous Oaks winner...
Chris Hyland 29.04.2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victorian galloper King Zephyr is highly progressive, winning 5 of his 6 starts for Grahame Begg. What’s on the radar ? Part Owner Chris Hyland u...
Glen Thompson 29.04.2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australasian Oaks winner Benagil is likely Qld bound. Glen Thompson says she is one of the toughest horses he has anything to do with.
Black Bookers 28.04.25
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy @chantellebuckle, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #...
Press Room 28.04.25
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 26.04.25
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Glen Thompson 25.04.25
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Glen Thompson is staring down the barrel of his first G1 win this on Saturday with Benagil at Morphettville. However, what’s the future for all his ...
Mobile Rolling 24.04.25
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile Rolling-Chris Barsby looks at the weekend's feature Harness racing with Gerard Daffy, Greg Bond, Dylan Egerton-Green and Matt Young.
Get Set 24.04.25
24 Apr 2025
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 24.04.25
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.
Leo Schlink 14.03.2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.
William Haggis 24.04.25
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Eagle winner Lake Forest & Dubai Honour may both run next month. William Haggas has also earmarked a horse for this years Melb Cup
Mobile Rolling 23.04.25
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile Rolling-Chris Barsby has the latest Harness racing news with Doug Johnston, Graham Dwyer, David Moran, Jocelyn Young and Mick Radley
Jace McMurray 23.04.25
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Qld whiz kid Jace McMurray has ridden 96 winners from 608 rides. He has arrived in Sydney and will likely ride next week for new boss Mike Freedman
Laurence Eales 23.04.25
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
G1 winning mare Bendetta is Brisbane bound for the Winter, Owner Laurence Eales says her next run will be on May 17
Maddison Sears 23.04.25
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sears training duo have every reason to be excited heading into the Qld winter carnival with Yellow Brick, Beau Dazzler and Steady Ready. Maddy Se...
Mobile Rolling 22.04.25
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile Rolling-Chris Barsby has the latest Harness racing news with Matt Elkins, Shawn Grimsey and Darren Clayton
Scott Darby 22.04.25
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Darby racing are chasing 2 x rich prize-money over the next 2 weeks races with Overpass and Iowna Merc. Scott Darby says The latter will Head to Rockh...
Tony Gollan 22.04.25
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
G1 Toorak winner Antino will head to the Gold Coast on May 10. Gollan says “ His Hollindale Stks effort will determine if they push on for the rest ...
Dan Meagher 22.04.25
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Former Singapore stars Lims Kosciuszko (10 time G1 winner) and Lims Saltoro may be Stradbroke Hcp bound in June. Dan Meagher says Saltoro has him quit...
Michael Hawkes 22.04.25
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What does the future hold for quality horses Nepotism, Briasa, Swift Falcon and Federalist Mike Hawkes updates with Steve Hewlett
Tom Henjak 19.04.2025
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 17.04.2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.
Stephen Marsh 17.04.2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kiwi trainer Stephen Marsh is genuinely excited about heading to HK (Sunday week) with his 4 time G1 winner El Vencedor. Marsh says getting Zac Purton...
Gerard Daffy 17.04.2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TAB have released markets for all the G1’s during the Qld Winter Carnival. What horse will start favourite in the first of the G1’s given no Giga ...
Rod Douglas 17.04.2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He’s won two Group 1’s and earned almost $13M. However, Giga Kick gets into the G1 Goodwood with just 54kg. Hear why this is the case with Rod Dou...
Paul Reedy 16.04.2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When will twilight/night racing return to the Toowoomba racetrack ? Deputy Chairman Paul Reedy provided an update this morning.
Grahame Begg 16.04.2025
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Grahame Begg has a win strike rate of 28% in Victoria this season !! His stable is loaded with progressive types. Hear the latest on Racing HQ with ...
Matt Smith 15.04.2025
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
2023 VRC Oaks runner-up Aethelflaed may tackle a C1/Maiden race in Canberra on Friday, before a Brisbane winter campaign. Hear form trainer Matt Smith...
Ross Smith 15.04.2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Doomben: 987mm rainfall for the year!!! How are we looking for tomorrow's meeting? Hear from track manager Ross Smith.
Barry Lockwood 15.04.2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Give Me Space is one of Qld's most talented horses, who returns to racing this weekend at Eagle Farm. Trainer Barry Lockwood joined Steve on Racing HQ...
Barbara Joseph 15.04.2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barb Joseph went within a whisker of winning Saturday's G1 ATC Oaks at Randwick. Joseph says their pre race plans almost paid off with Sun 'N' Sand.
Henry Dwyer 15.04.2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Dwyer may be forced to tweak plans with Asfoora when she heads to the Northern Hemisphere. Dwyer says it’s all dependent on availability of fl...
Black Bookers 14.04.25
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy @chantellebuckle, @gramage_, @benscadden & @ColinRMcNiff
Press Room 14.04.25
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Tom Henjak 12.04.2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 11.04.2025
11 Apr 2025
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 11.04.2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.
Chris Anderson 11.04.2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Anderson will saddle up the shortest priced favourite of the day at Doomben tomorrow. Get Ready Lass the filly in question. What does he think?
John Sargent 11.04.2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Meridiana looked brilliant winning her Randwick maiden last month. Can she maintain her unbeaten record tomorrow at Randwick? Steve talks to trainer ...
Sara Ryan 11.04.2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matcha Latte is one of the best weighted horses at Randwick tomorrow. Trainer Sara Ryan has suggested he has never looked better.
Brendon Cole 10.04.2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NZ’s biggest greyhound operation is about to relocate to Australia. Brendon Cole says Victoria or Qld are the two options at the moment.
Jeff Simpson 10.04.2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alligator Blood will spend his retirement years north of Brisbane. Part owner Jeff Simpson says his daughter will spoil him rotten when he returns to...
William Haggas 10.04.2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Golden Eagle last spring has produced four subsequent G1 winners. Winner Lake Forest will now take on Mr Brightside and co in HK at the end of t...
Frank Cook 09.04.2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Linebacker and Evaporate will target the Golden Eagle 🦅on November 1. Part owner Frank Cook says both horses are likely to tackle the $10M race thi...
Declan Maher 09.04.2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Declan Maher has been an integral part of the Ciaron Maher operation for many years. Declan will soon depart the operation to focus on his own caree...
Craig Newitt 09.04.2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Newitt will be heading to Qld if Pride of Jenni makes the trip north to Brisbane for the Doomben Cup and Q22.
Todd Payne 08.04.2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The $1000 horse Lisztomania came within centimetres of winning the rich County Championship at Randwick. Trainer Todd Payne says he is now daring to ...
Kelly Schweida 08.04.2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
El Morzillo- Metalart- Grafterburners -Miss Joelene- Sunrays. Hear their plans with trainer Kelly Schweida
Gary Portelli 08.04.2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Encap and the very talented filly Verona Rose are likely to be Qld bound after one more run in their home state. We hear from trainer Gary Portelli.
Henry Dwyer 08.04.2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Royal Ascot winner Asfoora will have two SA runs before potentially running in France third up from a spell. Steve spoke with trainer Henry Dwyer.
Fraser Auret 08.04.2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How does he feel !! He bred and owned the world's best sprinter but sold for not a lot of money. Steve speaks with kiwi Fraser Auret.
Black Bookers 07.04.25
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @GerardDaffy @chantellebuckle, @gramage_, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB
Press Room 07.04.25
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Ernie Manning 05.04.2025
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's leading rider Chris Parnham is out for the rest of the season. Ernie Manning reports.
Tom Henjak 05.04.2025
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.
Get Set 04.04.2025
04 Apr 2025
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 04.04.2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Romantic Warrior and Forever Young are both at prohibitive odds for their respective features in Dubai on Sunday morning AEST. What’s their future?...
John O'Shea 04.04.2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
G1 winner Schwarz will clash with Giga Kick and co in the Doomben 10,000 on May 17. John O’Shea will chase his 4th Doncaster this weekend.
Riley Evans 04.04.2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The NZ governments decision to ban Greyhound racing has forced one of their biggest Kennels to move to Qld. Trainer Riley Evans says they had to cha...
Ben Hall 03.04.2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Rugby League game at Gatton in Qld ignited the broadcasting career of Ben Hall. Hall says he was taken aback when asked to call the Country C’ship...
Jeff Simpson 03.04.2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Star galloper Alligator Blood is Doomben Cup bound. Part owner Jeff Simpson says he will likely have 2 runs before the G1 on May 24.
Clayton Douglas 03.04.2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Giga Kick will be a headline act at the upcoming Brisbane Winter Carnival. Clayton Douglas says “ two runs have been locked in at this stage”
Rex Lipp 02.04.2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talented Toowoomba galloper Cifrado was beaten a long way when favourite in last Friday's King of the Mountain on his home track. Excuses for the ru...
Andrew Gluyas 02.04.2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened with VRC Derby winner Goldrush Guru last start in the Rosehill Guineas ? Hear from trainer Andrew Gluyas on Racing HQ.
Glen Thompson 02.04.2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An ATC Derby win by Plymouth would be fuelled with emotion. Trainer Glen Thompson says Mike Moroney had him earmarked as a Derby horse for some time.
Tom Henjak 02.04.2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Henjak believes there is a 🔒 today at Doomben. He also believes an outsider can run well in the last.
Shaun Patterson and William Haggas 01.04.2025
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dubai Honour could potentially head to HK this month and may be joined by stablemate Lake Forest. Hear the latest on the Rosehill track with Shaun Pa...
Sean Driver 01.04.2025
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Private Harry may have four runs next preparation says Sean Driver (principal of Kurrinda Bloodstock). Driver says they are eyeing off one run subsequ...
Press Room 31.03.25
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB
Get Set 28.03.2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.
Rex Lipp 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can classy galloper Cifrado give them a start with the weight and run them down in the KOTM today at Toowoomba? Trainer Rex Lipp joined Steve on Racin...
Leo Schlink 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.
Jason Scott 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The world’s best greyhound facility (Ipswich-Qld) will host its first meeting next Friday. Boss of the Q Jason Scott says “The facility will hos...
Craig Newitt 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Craig Newitt will chase his 34th Group 1 tomorrow in the Australian Cup aboard Pride of Jenni. Newitt says it may be shades of Vo Rogue in the 2000M c...
Ross Smith 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Doomben proceed tomorrow ? Hear what track manager Ross Smith had to say.
John Rutherford 28.03.2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s King of the Mountain day at Toowoomba. We hear from track manager John Rutherford.
Lawrie Mayfield-Smith 27.03.2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lawrie Mayfield-Smith has been training at Hendra in Brisbane for over 40 years. His stable is flying at present. Mayfield-Smith provided an insight ...
Robbie Patterson 27.03.2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will NZ Oaks winner Leica Lucy take her place in the ATC Oaks ? Former trainer Robbie Patterson says she has now left his care bound for Chris Waller....
Matt Hoysted 27.03.2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Will Uncommon James back up this weekend ? Following his pleasing Galaxy effort last weekend when third. We hear from trainer Matt Hoysted.
Enver Jusufovic 26.03.2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Victorian trainer Enver Jusufovic is enjoying his best season to date. Jusufovic says winning a Group 1 with Pinstriped was the catalyst to tweak a fe...