Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

It's been 12 years since Qld bush jockey Jason Hoopert rode his only city winner at Eagle Farm. Hoopert, who rides Battle Of The Bush fav The Carpenter at Eagle Farm, says his confidence grew significantly when he drew a good gate.

Star sprinter 'I Wish I Win' will have two Moonee Valley runs leading into the TAB Everest. Peter Moody says the G1 Moir on September 7 is an ideal starting point.

The non appearance of star pacer Leap To Fame in Saturday's Redcliffe Cup has created a big talking point. Racing QLD's David Brick explains why the horse was given a 30M handicap and not 20M as expected.

Trainer Adam Duggan says a former G1 winning rider has been one of the key factors to his horse Diamond Diesel racing so well. Duggan says the win yesterday was outstanding given he had to overcome difficulties.

Affluential, the brother to 11 time G1 winner Verry Elleegant will drop 20kg from recent starts when he runs at Bendigo today. John Leek Jnr says there are several factors that have contributed to his purple patch of form.

Former Brisbane carnival winner Setanta, a $2.3M yearling and brother to Merchant Navy was back in the winners circle last night in Hong Kong. Mark Newnham says he has now won 2 races since arriving in his stable.

G1 winning rider Jason Benbow is looking forward to his new challenge. Benbow says the Race Club CEO job sparked his interest when looking on the 'Seek' app.

Mathew de Kock says the tweaking of gear and a distance increase may be the key to their red hot favourite Sacredarro winning today at Sale.

Kristen Buchanan is very confident about a Shalaa filly running at Warwick Farm today. Buchanan says she just needs luck from the gate to be thereabouts.

"I love her so much", Tony Sears was full of praise for his daughter Maddysen post their feature race success at Ipswich last weekend. Maddysen says she has never seen her dad so emotional.

"He wasn't as explosive as his 2 previous runs", Trent Busuttin thinking of giving import Craig another run to boost his rating before a spell.

"The best $10K I've ever spent", trainer Daniel Bowen has won 4 races from 8 starts with tried horse At Witz End. Bowen says he was hoping to win one race in town when he bid for him online.

"I received over 400 text messages", trainer Henry Dwyer is back in Ballarat following the biggest week of his career. Dwyer says Royal Ascot was all a blur given the success of Asfoora.

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An electrical fire overnight won’t stop a massive crowd heading to the Ipswich Cup meeting this afternoon. CEO Nathan Excelby says “many of the track team have worked around the clock to make sure the feature meeting proceeds 

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Will Victorian sprinter Jigsaw run out a strong 1350M in tomorrows Eye Liner Stakes at Ipswich? Trainer Cindy Alderson outlined her thoughts on Racing HQ.

Night racing under lights at Ipswich Turf Club? Chairman Wayne Patch says “ He has many future plans, however, lights are high on the agenda.” 

QLD racing identity @xlb_nathan is relishing his new role as the CEO of the Ipswich Turf Club. Exelby says “An opportunity presented following the recent resignation of the previous CEO".  

"She will be going straight to the front" - Fancify will attempt to lead all the way in tomorrow's Eye Liner at Ipswich. Michael Hickmott says “ If they lead her , they will be going too quickly"

Lindsay Park, the historic property developed by legendary racing figure Colin Hayes will be home to many horses trained by Arron Bain and Ned Taylor. Bain says "He feels Blessed that this opportunity has presented 

An impressive maiden winner once owned by Queen Elizabeth II will generate a great deal of Interest at Scone on Sunday. Paul Messara "He wants to take baby steps at this stage with Clear Thinking 

Brett Prebble won’t let the grass grow under his feet following the decision to retire from riding. Prebble says “His growing business was one of the catalysts to hang up the saddle