Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Profile interview -TAB’s Head bookmaker Tim Ryan says he was was bitten by the racing bug during his teenage years.

The horse purchased as a galloping partner for Docklands is now a leading chance in the Melbourne Cup. OTI boss Terry Henderson says Murwillumbah trainer Matt Dunn will be watching Sea King very closely on Tuesday.

Willie Mullins has warned punters not to dismiss Vauban next Tuesday in the Melbourne Cup. Mullins says “Several circumstances led to his below par run in 2023".

Champion UK trainer William Haggas believes Tuesday’s Melbourne Cup will be heading to Ireland. Haggas says Willie Mullins has the firepower to win the race.

What a thrill for young rider Jaylah Kennedy. Can she win the $500K Bendigo Cup today ? Dan O'Sullivan assesses the chances of Berkeley Square.

Andrew Noblet is hopeful his promising galloper Easy Dun can win today at Bendigo and head to Oaks day at Flemington. Noblet says he thrived post his Brisbane winter campaign.

Expect the unexpected !! Deputy QRIC commissioner Kim Kelly is taking a 'no holds barred' approach to making sure that Qld Racing participants are playing on a level playing field. Kelly says the commission are ramping up their testing regimes.

Les Bridge says dual G1 winner Celestial Legend will race again during the Autumn. Bridge says he and his owner Bon Ho left no stone unturned in finding the issue that has been plaguing his campaign.

Brent Thomson has climbed some of the biggest mountains in racing, however he faced a big challenge off the track. Thomson says giving up alcohol 2 years ago has turned his life around.

George Boughey, the former trainer of Via Sistina, offers up his thoughts on the brilliant Cox Plate winner potentially tackling a Melbourne Cup.

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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 Hong Kong news on sprint star Ka Ying Rising and thoughts on the Cox Plate with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

G1 Royal Ascot winner Asfoora will head to Melbourne and Adelaide before heading back to the UK in 2025. Henry Dwyer says Ascot will likely be her first run off the plane.

Grey import Kingswood (running at Moonee Valley tomorrow) will likely be Sydney bound for the rich Five Diamonds. Gavin Bedggood says the import is progressive and a great acquisition to his stable which is now full.

Everest star Think About It will be given the pamper treatment during retirement. Jockey Sam Clipperton says he feels absolutely blessed to have been given the green light by the owners to care for him.

Australia’s oldest jockey Keith Ballard says he received $6 a losing ride when he started riding in 1969. Ballard says his passion hasn’t waned in over 50 years in the saddle.

Will Prognosis miss the start in the Cox Plate ? Renowned and respected horseman Julian Welsh has been called on to assist with his barrier manners. He spoke with Steve.

UK trainer Brian Ellison believes he has the perfect horse to win the Melbourne Cup. Ellison says his Geelong Cup winner Onesmoothoperator is not your typical English stayer.

Daniel Clarken hasn't booked a rider for The Map in the Melbourne Cup, even though he's had plenty of calls. Clarken says it's all about getting her to peak on the big day, but she will run well today at Geelong.

Qld owner Neville Morgan was approached by a leading bookmaker, keen to know if Kovalica will run in the Melbourne Cup. Morgan says he was keen to know because a few have backed his horse in the big one.

Gold Coast apprentice Jace McMurray only started riding in March, however, his exceptional talent and natural ability have many talking. Hear his story.

The 2025 Stradbroke Hcp is well and truly on the radar for Kosciuszko winner Far Too Easy. David McColm says all his future races will be dependent on track ratings.