Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Kelly Schweida 13.02.2025

13 Feb 2025

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Kelly Schweida will head to Flemington next month with talented filly El Morzillo. Schweida said jockey Craig Williams was happy to take the ride.

Robbie Dolan 13.02.2025

13 Feb 2025

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Melbourne Cup winning rider Robbie Dolan is chasing a ride in the Launceston Cup. Dolan says he is excited about heading to Tasmania once again on We...

Mitch Cunningham 12.02.2025

11 Feb 2025

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Former boom colt Storm Boy has settled in well to his new surrounds in Ireland. Part owner Mitch Cunningham said he may have two runs leading into Roy...

Michael Cahill 12.02.2025

11 Feb 2025

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It was a fairytale finish for multiple G1 winning rider Michael Cahill. Cahill said he was overwhelmed with well wishes last weekend.

Matt Hoysted 12.02.2025

11 Feb 2025

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QLD sprinter Uncommon James looked brilliant in his Doomben barrier trial on Tuesday morning. Trainer Matt Hoysted says he will head to Sydney for hi...

Joe Pride 11.02.2025

10 Feb 2025

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Trainer Joe Pride has an update on some of his stable stars for this weekend. Ceolwulf going to the Apollo at Randwick and Mazu going to Flemington fo...

Kim Kelly 11.02.2025

10 Feb 2025

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Kim Kelly (QRIC) has all of the latest stewards news with Mitch Manners on Racing HQ.

Michael Freedman 11.02.2025

10 Feb 2025

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Trainer Michael Freedman has a very interesting import in 'Givemethebeatboys' nominated for the Expressway at Randwick on Saturday. Michael discusses ...

Black Bookers 10.02.25

09 Feb 2025

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

Press Room 10.02.25

09 Feb 2025

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

Tom Henjak 08.02.2025

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 07.02.2025

06 Feb 2025

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Brodie Nickson, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Nick Berney and Ben Scadden.

Shaun Dwyer 07.02.2025

06 Feb 2025

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Anemacore is second up tomorrow at Doomben, after an impressive first up win a few weeks ago. We hear from trainer Shaun Dwyer on Racing HQ.

Leo Schlink 07.02.2025

06 Feb 2025

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

John Symons 07.02.2025

06 Feb 2025

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Melbourne Cup winner Knight's Choice trialled very well this week. What are the plans for the autumn? Co-trainer John Symons joined Brodie Nickson on ...

Jimmy Downes 07.02.2025

06 Feb 2025

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'Influential' was a former high priced youngster, who was recently acquired online for considerably less money. Trainer Jimmy Downes discusses the wel...

Christos Zintilis 06.02.2025

05 Feb 2025

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Deagon trainer Christos Zintilis discusses the chances of stayer Kairos Louie going around at Doomben on Saturday.

Jim Mason 06.02.2025

05 Feb 2025

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Trainer Jim Mason had some really nice horses trial on Tuesday at the Sunshine Coast. Jim talks about them all and other promising stable types with B...

Darren Bell 06.02.2025

05 Feb 2025

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Breezin' was a very impressive first-up winner a couple of weeks ago at Doomben for Brisbane trainer Darren Bell. This week Breezin' has drawn the car...

Charlotte Littlefield 05.02.2025

04 Feb 2025

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What are the plans for She's Bulletproof after a spectacular win last weekend? Trainer Charlotte Littlefield joined Mitch Manners on Racing HQ.

Kelly Schweida 05.02.2025

04 Feb 2025

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Trainer Kelly Schweida looks at his Ipswich runners today and also discusses Grafterburners heading to the Inglis Millennium at Randwick on Saturday.

JD Hayes 04.02.2025

03 Feb 2025

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The champ Mr Brightside resumes in the Group 1 Orr Stks this weekend at Caulfield. Co-trainer JD Hayes joined Mitch Manners this morning on Racing HQ.

Sam Freedman 04.02.2025

03 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Anthony and Sam Freedman had plenty of horses trial at Cranbourne yesterday, including Place Du Carrousal and Deny Knowledge. Sam Freedman discusses t...

Bjorn Baker 04.02.2025

03 Feb 2025

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The Bjorn Baker stable has been firing of late. Bjorn discusses the Magic Million's winner O' Ole heading to the Blue Diamond and talented stayer Arap...

Tom Henjak 01.02.2025

31 Jan 2025

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 31.01.2025

30 Jan 2025

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Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Mitchell Manners, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Mick Wallace, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Grahame Begg 31.01.2025

30 Jan 2025

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The Grahame Begg stable is absolutely flying at present. The stable have two runners in the Group 3 Bellmaine Stks at Sandown tomorrow. Grahame discus...

Leo Schlink 31.01.2025

30 Jan 2025

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

Matt Dunn 31.01.2025

30 Jan 2025

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Trainer Matt Dunn has some key chances at Doomben tomorrow. He looks at their chances with Mitchell Manners.

John O'Shea 31.01.2025

30 Jan 2025

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Trainer John O'Shea talks about his runners tomorrow at Rosehill including favourite Yorkshire and also some of his stable stars including Aust Stks w...

Marc Conners 30.01.2025

29 Jan 2025

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Marc Conners would love to see Willaidow (returns Sydney Saturday) in the Doncaster this autumn. Conners says he was a bargain buy that gives his all ...

Paul Reedy 30.01.2025

29 Jan 2025

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The $750k King of the Mountain slot race in Toowoomba has been moved to March. Paul Reedy says the new date is ideal particularly leading into the Win...

Rob Heathcote 30.01.2025

29 Jan 2025

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Ser Joh was electric winning his maiden at Ipswich yesterday and Cosmo Centaurus is unbeaten (2/2).  Update with trainer Rob Heathcote.

Joe Pride 30.01.2025

29 Jan 2025

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Ceolwulf breezed around and won his Sydney trial today defeating Via Sistina. Joe Pride outlines his plans for the autumn.

Roger James 29.01.2025

28 Jan 2025

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Kiwi star Orchestral may be a no show in Sydney this Autumn. Roger James says he has two New Zealand features in mind over the next couple of months.

Les Bridge 29.01.2025

28 Jan 2025

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Doncaster Hcp winner Celestial Legend is back in work. Trainer Les Bridge says there was a genuine reason why we didn’t see the best of him during t...

Enver Jusufovic 28.01.2025

27 Jan 2025

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Enver Jusufovic is flying !! 7 of his past 13 runners have won. Pinstriped is on the way back and what’s next for Philosoper ?

Peter Gleeson 28.01.2025

27 Jan 2025

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Qld’s world class greyhound facility (The Q) at Ipswich will be open on May 17. CEO Peter Gleeson says no stone will be left unturned in making open...

Alan Kehoe 28.01.2025

27 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Unbeaten NSW youngster Shaggy may attempt to win the same feature his sire Sandbar did. Trainer Alan Kehoe says Arron Bullock will go back on for hi...

Kelly Schweida 28.01.2025

27 Jan 2025

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Kelly Schweida is eyeing off two big prizemoney races interstate with two different horses. Schweida says Metalart won’t be heading south however.

Tom Henjak 25.01.2025

24 Jan 2025

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Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 24.01.2025

23 Jan 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.

Michael Wrona 24.01.2025

23 Jan 2025

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USA based race caller Michael Wrona will head to Kilcoy (QLD) this Sunday. Wrona says he feels blessed to be in attendance, given his close friend Pa...

William Haggas 24.01.2025

23 Jan 2025

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William Haggas is likely to have a Sydney autumn representative, however it may not be with the horse many expected.

Sigrid Carr 23.01.2025

22 Jan 2025

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Exciting Tassie filly Ms Tasmania will return to Hobart on February 7. Trainer Sigrid Carr says Sunday’s win was not without some anxious moments.

Jim Byrne 23.01.2025

22 Jan 2025

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G1 winning Qld rider Jim Byrne is not retiring just yet. Byrne says several factors contributed to his long time off last year.

Ken Kelso 23.01.2025

22 Jan 2025

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Will lightning strike twice in Saturday's G1 Railway Stks at Ellerslie. Ken Kelso saddles up race favourite Alabama Lass. He trained the last 3yo fill...

Steve Lines 23.01.2025

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Everybody seemingly had an opinion re the poisoned section of grass at the Gold Coast Turf Club. CEO Steve Lines outlined the facts this morning. 

Grahame Begg 22.01.2025

21 Jan 2025

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G1 winner Magic Time is heading north to Sydney. Grahame Begg has several fillies and mares really firing at the moment. Begg gives a key update this ...

Liam Birchley 22.01.2025

21 Jan 2025

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Liam Birchley has two unbeaten youngsters in Betterlucknexttime & Amosu. Birchley outlined their future plans.

Matt Hoysted 22.01.2025

21 Jan 2025

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QLD sprinter Uncommon James is close to a return, however his very talented siblings have gone for a break. Trainer Matt Hoysted joined Steve on Raci...

Deanne Panya 21.01.2025

20 Jan 2025

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Some terrific news re Beany Panya following the Moruya fall. Twin sister Deanne with the latest.

Tony Gollan 21.01.2025

20 Jan 2025

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Tony Gollan has trained 10 winners since last Wednesday, 9 at the Metro level. Key update with Steve on Racing HQ.

Mark Rosanowski 21.01.2025

20 Jan 2025

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NZ Hall of Fame greyhound broadcaster Mark Rosanowski is “hopeful” that greyhound racing could continue beyond 2026. Rosanowski says he has had p...

Lee Freedman 21.01.2025

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Friday night's feature winner at the Gold Coast, Encoder, will be aimed towards the Brisbane Cup during the winter. Lee Freedman says he has proven a...

Black Bookers 20.01.25

19 Jan 2025

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

Press Room 20.01.25

19 Jan 2025

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

Tom Henjak 18.01.2025

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set 17.01.2025

16 Jan 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 and Zac Purton 17.01.2025

16 Jan 2025

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We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink and special guest Zac Purton.

Peter Snowden 17.01.2025

16 Jan 2025

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Peter Snowden won the Magic Million’s Classic with Capitalist. Can he win the classic tonight with his daughter Memo.

Michael Kent Jnr 17.01.2025

16 Jan 2025

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Will impressive debut winner Space Rider stamp himself as a Golden Slipper prospect tomorrow at Eagle Farm ? Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr says James O...

Steve Lines 17.01.2025

16 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Gold Coast CEO Steve Lines has all of the latest information on tonight's Magic Millions meeting.

Peter Gleeson 16.01.2025

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

QLD Premier David Crisafulli will officially open the new state of the art greyhound complex at Ipswich. CEO Peter Gleeson says opening night will be ...

Jody Rodgers 16.01.2025

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will the track be rated for tomorrow's Magic Millions meeting ? We hear from track manager Jody Rodgers.

Jason Deamer 16.01.2025

15 Jan 2025

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Jason Deamer, trainer of talented sprinter Hard to Say, has fond memories of MM’s day. Deamer says Lovely Jubly was a special filly who ended up p...

Sara Ryan 15.01.2025

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

“I loved him from the start, he has a huge bum & girth” Trainer Sara Ryan expects her Randwick runner Koios, to be finishing off hard today.

Cam Partington 15.01.2025

14 Jan 2025

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ATA rep Cam Partington says they will do everything in their power to assist John Symons and Sheila Laxon. Partington says it’s not the first time a...

John Symons 15.01.2025

14 Jan 2025

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Melbourne Cup winning trainers John Symons & Sheila Laxon did not see their winning percentage ($464k) from winning Australia’s biggest race with ...

David Vandyke 14.01.2025

13 Jan 2025

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Owner Mark Cook has raced some good horses over many years, notably Jar Jar Binks & the Star Wars named horses. David Vandyke says Slippin' Jimmy is ...

Matthew Ellerton 14.01.2025

13 Jan 2025

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Former trainer Matthew Ellerton is currently doing physio three days a week. Ellerton says he would consider training again if his body recovers follo...

Michael Hawkes 14.01.2025

13 Jan 2025

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Briasa is highly progressive and the winner of 6 from 7 starts to date. Michael Hawkes says a Group 1 sprint during the Autumn is a target.

Ben Hull 14.01.2025

13 Jan 2025

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Popular QLD rider Tegan Harrison is unlikely to ride again. Her partner Ben Hull provided an update with Steve. 

Jody Rodgers 14.01.2025

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What will the Gold Coast track be rated for MM’s night this Friday ? Track manager Jody Rogers had the latest with Steve.

Black Bookers 13.01.25

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Press Room 13.01.25

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Tom Henjak 11.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Lucy Yeomans 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lloyd Kennewell and Lucy Yeomans have one of the favourites in tomorrow's 2yo MM's Classic. Lucy joined Steve to discuss Invincible Woman.

Tony Gollan 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

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We hear from leading trainer Tony Gollan, who plays a strong hand at the Gold Coast races tomorrow and at the sales as well.

Paul Messara 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

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Paul Messara joins Steve from the MM's sales, with updates on his stable stars and also all the Arrowfield news.

Barend Vorster 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

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Barend Vorster joins Steve live on the Gold Coast and gets the latest on his future plans.

Barry Bowditch 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MM’s managing director Barry Bowditch reviewed yesterday's selling session on the Gold Coast.

Leo Schlink 10.01.2025

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Get Set 10.01.2025

09 Jan 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.

Lee Curtis 09.01.2025

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lee Curtis believes he has the right horse to win the MM’s 3yo Guineas. Curtis says his filly will be well back but charging home. 

Kris Lees 09.01.2025

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kris Lees has produced two very talented youngsters over the past week. Lees says both are owned by the Throsby family.

Mark Newnham 09.01.2025

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Newnham is loving life in Hong Kong. Newnham says he is delighted with this seasons results thus far.

John Kanga 08.01.2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MRC Chairman John Kanga joined Steve to discuss the fire in the Norman Robinson Stand at Caulfield yesterday.

Barry Bowditch 08.01.2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MM’s managing director Barry Bowditch is predicting more $1M + lots at today's session on the Gold Coast. Bowditch reviewed Day 1.

Nathan Doyle 08.01.2025

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will unbeaten sprinter Private Harry morph into an Everest contender later this year. Nathan Doyle says he will rest now with a view to the Autumn car...

Donna Logan 07.01.2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trainer Donna Logan is back in NZ and will saddle up two runners today at Ruakaka. Logan says the move form Singapore has been stressful to say the l...

Steve Lines 07.01.2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

GCTC CEO Steve Lines says he is over the finger pointing & innuendo in relation to the Gold Coast track situation. Lines provided a key update this mo...

James Orman 07.01.2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James Orman will reunite with the horse that took the top of his finger off. Orman says Prince of Boom is one of his early bookings for MM’s day. 

Gerry Harvey 07.01.2025

06 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MM’s principal Gerry Harvey is optimistic the Gold Coast track will host their big day this weekend. Harvey says a contingency plan is now in place...

Black Bookers 06.01.25

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Press Room 06.01.25

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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

Tom Henjak 04.01.2025

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Jason Scott 04.01.2025

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

What caused the issue with the grass on the Gold Coast course proper ? Racing QLD CEO Jason Scott spoke with Steve.

Get Set 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

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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.

Trent Edmonds 03.01.2025

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Qld trainer Trent Edmonds is hoping his Moonee Valley success with Glens Top Cat may open a few more doors at Pakenham. Edmonds says the win wa...