Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Gold Coast track manager Jody Rodgers and CEO Steve Lines joined Steve live from the track, ahead of the much anticipated first night meeting tonight.

Luke Nolen is hopeful he may ride again during the Autumn. Wife Alicia says he is going stir-crazy at home post surgery.

Will star QLD galloper Antino morph into a (WFA) middle distance performer in 2025 ? Trainer Tony Gollan says The All Aged Stks in Sydney may be a good starting point on April 19.

The most important meeting in the history of QLD Greyhound Racing was conducted last night in Brisbane. CEO Peter Gleeson says It was a spectacular victory for the future of Greyhound Racing in the sunshine state.

Goodness me.. Patience personified.. A nine year old mare will debut this afternoon at Scone. Hear the story with trainer Scott Singleton.

Trainer Will Freedman says close friend Sam Kavanagh was the eternal optimist even days prior to his passing. Freedman says those close to Sam knew how special he really was, his passion for racing never waned. 

Former head stewards Ray Murrihy & Robert Cram will head north as the long running Alligator Blood saga continues. Kim Kelly (QRIC) spoke with Steve this morning.

What do you think ? Should riders get paid for riding in unofficial trials. Victorian trainer Henry Dwyer offers up his thoughts on the subject. 

NSW galloper Ronny Rock Art has remarkably finished runner-up on 20 occasions. Goulburn trainer Neil Osborne says he is genuine but seems to find one better more often than not.

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

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

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

UK rider Ash Morgan has been given the green light to continue with boom colt Private Harry in a $3M race. Nathan Doyle says " He did think about scratching him last week on the wet track at Rosehill 

“She is like driving a rocket” Jason Lee, the driver of superstar trotting filly Keayang Zahara opened up about her career to date 

Steve Hewlett catches up with Rob Heathcote, Does Rothfire has more to offer this prep? Prince of Boom - the finger incident and Abounding is flying

Leading NZ journalist Mick Guerin would be very surprised if there is a backflip a decision to end Greyhound Racing in NZ Guerin says " Tuesday's announcement seemingly arrived without warning 

James Orman was in extreme pain overnight following surgery on his injured finger Orman says “He hasn’t ruled out riding on MM’s day at this stage 

An interview fuelled with emotion! What's the future for leading NZ greyhound trainers Lisa & Brendon Cole, Steve spoke with Brendon Cole re the Governments shock decision 

“A fire alarm may have cost James Orman the end of his finger.” His mother Caroline Allardyce provided an update with Steve 

Talented Vic galloper Bittercreek will head north to Qld over the coming weeks. Co Trainer Will Larkin says “ He won’t run again before the MM’s Guineas 

Does Gold Coast Trainer Paul Shailer have the right ammunition to win the MM's 2yo Classic, His youngster has looked good at the trials Hear his thoughts 

QLD jockey Jim Byrne Will he ride again? Jim is about to jet out to Japan

A Bris truck driver who trains a small team will realise a dream with a Stradbroke runner in 2025 Craig Cousins says " The Inflictor may now head around to Sydney over coming weeks 

What is Tony Gollan thinking with Antino re his plans for 2025. Tony Gollan says " He will arrive back from HK just prior to Christmas 

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