Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Laurence Eales, who raced Shocking and Whobegotyou has another smart one sporting his colours, named Benedetta. Eales says he does all the pedigree research himself and has been blessed with his selections thus far.

King of the Gold Coast Noel Callow, says fitness won't be an issue when he returns to riding later this month.

Damien Batters not sidestepping some quality youngsters with exciting Sunny Ct youngster 'Party for Two' in this weekend's Blue Diamond Prelude. Batters is adamant his youngster won’t be there just to make up the numbers at Sandown.

Exciting Toowoomba galloper Go Wandji won’t be seen during the Winter. Trainer Tom Dougall says the horse has suffered a setback and vets are unsure how to proceed.

Former star Victorian pacer Lochinvar Art scored at his US debut last weekend at The Meadowlands. Trainer Shane Tritton says the win was much better than it may have appeared given the conditions.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with Michael Maxworthy, Jarrod Wessel, Nick Burney, Ben Scadden, Colin McNiff and Darren Clayton

ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host Andrew Browne

Hear Ed Kennett's selections for racing today.

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Nick Berney, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

The one eyed blinker will NOT be removed from I'm Thunderstruck next week in the Orr Stks. Michael Kent Jnr says a decision was made following Jamie Kah's comments after this weeks trial without headgear.

Ambitious young Kiwi trainer Jamie Richards, opened up with Steve re his lifestyle and training changes since moving to Hong Kong with partner Danielle Johnson.

Chautauqua, the enigmatic $9M man won't be doing the major show circuit in Vic any more. Casey Bruce provided a great insight into his characteristics and how she tried to get into his head.

Lyle Chandler is not a household name in the NSW training ranks, however his horse Banju is favourite against one of the fancies for the Melbourne Cup in Sydney on the weekend.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with Michael Maxworthy, Jarrod Wessel, Nick Burney, Ben Scadden, Colin McNiff and Darren Clayton

ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host Andrew Browne

Hear Ed Kennett's selections for racing today.

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

Star Kiwi mare La Crique was one of the best backed runners at the Flemington Carnival. Will she show her best tomorrow at Trentham over the mile?

2yo King's Gambit's Melbourne debut last spring was huge. Will he head to the Blue Diamond? We hear from Paul Snowden.

QLD Derby definitely on the radar for Sharp 'N' Smart at this stage. Rogerson stable confident he will make a race of it with La Crique on the weekend at Trentham.

SA rider Caitlin Jones is confident she will be fit enough to ride against the likes of Dettori and Moreira next month is Saudi Arabia.

Tony Gollan says Magic Million's winner Skirt The Law has the ability and constitution to handle a Golden Slipper preparation. Gollan says she will have her lead-up run 3 weeks prior to the big one.

Nikita Beriman will return to Melbourne with a promising filly who has bolted in at her past 2 starts. Trainer Damien Batters says "it's a bit surreal at the moment just taking it all in".

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, Jarrod Wessel, Nick Burney, Ben Scadden, Colin McNiff and Darren Clayton

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