Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

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.

Exciting Melbourne filly I Am Velvet may be G1 bound this spring. Breeder/Part owner Darren Dance says renowned horseman Julien Welsh will work on her manners before she heads back to Phillip Stokes.

Jockeys riding at Ipswich this afternoon will review the latest proposal re fixing the issue at Eagle Farm. Glen Prentice (QJA) says some red tape could potentially hold up a return.

Everest slot holders are currently keeping their powder dry with sprint star Giga Kick. Clayton Douglas says understandably, some want to see him race before making a commitment.

Champion UK trainer William Haggas is keen to head to Melbourne this Spring with one horse. Haggas says at this stage it will be a hit and run mission.

An entrapped epiglottis early on hasn't stopped Chicago Storm proving to be one of the best and most consistent gallopers in SA. Trainer David Aldridge says he can be a bit of a terror at the track in the mornings.

Will she tackle the $10M Golden Eagle? Hear the latest on Stradbroke winner Stefi Magnetica with owner Mitchell Cunningham.

Many trainers were forced to scratch their horses at a Central Qld meeting last weekend. The reason? No jockeys were available to ride. Tony McMahon reports.

Rob Heathcote thinks he could be above average.... He has high hopes for a debutante this weekend at the Sunshine Coast.

Will star Brazilian born rider Manoel Nunes be a permanent fixture in SA when Singapore finishes in October ? Trainer Michael Hickmott says Manoel is a consummate professional with an amazing skill set.

Warmonger demolished his rivals in the Qld Derby at Eagle Farm in June. Michael Kent Jnr says he will follow a similar plan to what Incentivise did post the Qld carnival.

Call the plumber, Leeks appearing everywhere.... John Leek Jnr says winning the Grand National with the brother to Verry Elleegant was so very satisfying.

Sonya Logan (Nee Wiseman) was highly emotional after winning Saturday's Palmerston sprint at Darwin. Logan says she missed the ride on the same horse a year ago following a sickening assault.

Former prolific winning rider Peter Robl says he kept celebrations to a minimum in the wake of his Darwin Cup success. Robl says he is likely to return to the top end in 2025 with Hadouken.

Will Stephanie Thornton appear in the form guide again before she returns to Hong Kong with husband Ben ? Thornton says winning for her dad yesterday was such a thrill.

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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.

Gulgong rider Jake Pracey-Holmes will attempt to ride his first city winner tomorrow in Sydney aboard in-form speedster Compelling Truth. Pracey-Holmes says the horse can sustain speed for a long way and run time.

Remarkable!! Sky broadcaster Anthony Manton called two thoroughbred meetings simultaneously from the Canberra broadcast box last week. Manton says he has received some lovely feedback since the unique situation.

Young gun jockey Ben Thompson would jump at the chance to be become a permanent fixture in Hong Kong. Thompson says he feels blessed to be granted an extension to ride there again next season.

Gold Coast radio legend Adrian "AJ" Johnson will join the National Racing Network next week. Johnson says " He feels blessed to be joining the Sky Racing Radio Team 

Henry Dwyer is cautiously optimistic re Asfoora making it back to back wins in the UK. Dwyer says " She is thriving however she will benefit from the run.

Anabel Neasham's new training partner Rob Archibald has an impressive CV in his own right. Archibald, a former top polo player says " He has been fortunate to have worked with several high profile stables previously.