Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

When will racing return to Eagle Farm? Racing Qld boss Jason Scott says several proposals have been put forward by various industry participants to try and rectify the issue.

Several of Qld's better performed horses at the moment were purchased online after costing significantly more as yearlings. Trainer Jack Bruce provided a terrific insight into the buying process.

Leading Singapore trainer Dan Meagher, fresh from winning 2 x G1's this month is Victoria bound. Meagher says he did consider a return to Brisbane, however Pakenham is the right fit.

Gold Coast trainer Adam Campton finished the current season with five winners on his home track last weekend. Campton says he was keen to add the Gold Coast premiership title to his resumé.

Brisbane speedster Zarastro heads to Melbourne this weekend with Jamie Kah booked to ride and Antino is Melbourne bound next month. Tony Gollan says he has a team heading interstate.

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This week's edition of Press Room with host Jarrod Wessel.

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Albion Park Harness CEO and former NZ test cricketer Ken Rutherford says he would love to see The Creek receive a major makeover in the years to come. Rutherford says it's time to bring the facility into the modern era.

A little known 4kg claiming apprentice has been engaged to ride bush champion Fab's Cowboy for his swansong at Longreach tomorrow. Mel Johnson says a Brisbane apprentice has been given the nod.

Trainer Jason Grimson who has taken the Australian Harness industry by storm, will attempt to win his third consecutive G1 Blacks A Fake tomorrow. The 9 time G1 winning trainer provided an insight into his career to date and future USA plans.

Crocetti, the rising star of NZ racing, is likely Sydney bound this Spring. Trainer Danny Walker says the Golden Eagle is a race the team have earmarked at this stage.

Former champion apprentice Baylee Nothdurft hasn't closed the door on his riding career. Nothdurft says he is currently in Sydney looking after two of Tony Gollan's very good horses.

Nine personality Garry Youngberry was a very proud father last weekend. Youngberry says his daughter Bella rode her first winner on the Qld country circuit.

Qld trainer Jack Bruce is thinking a stablemate of an odds-on shot can cause a minor upset today at Ipswich. Bruce says Patton is quite forward and ready to fire fresh.

Ex Sydney galloper Mahagoni is heading north to tackle several cup races provided he runs well today. Lindsay Gough says their expectations are high, given his 2 runs for their stable have been pleasing.

'A Horse Named Winx' is only weeks away from being screened in cinemas around the country. Her famous colours will be carried by a hot favourite at Ipswich today trained by Paul Shailer.

Trainer Peter Robl phoned close friend Blake Shinn to offer him the ride on his leading Darwin Cup contender Hadouken. Robl says no rider has been locked in as yet.

Leading SA jockey Barend Vorster is hopeful but not confident that he will ride again. Vorster says expert advice and various treatments haven't worked to this point.

Trainer Les Ross (King of the Mishani horses) will saddle up his final runner tomorrow at Ipswich. Ross says he plans to travel following prostate surgery next week.

When will racing return to Eagle Farm ? Glen Prentice (QJA) says jockeys refused to ride in the final 2 races last weekend given the safety concerns with some construction work that is taking place.

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

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.