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Aziz "Ozzie" Kheir has poured an absolute fortune into racing. His colours will be carried by the two favs in the Qld Oaks. Kheir says he was initially interested in buying Orchestral after her debut, but spotted Molly Bloom in the same race at Avondale.

Kris Lees will be chasing his third Qld Oaks tomorrow with Kind Words. Lees says she is going better than her form may suggest.

There won't be a dry eye in the house if La Crique wins at Eagle Farm tomorrow. Co-trainer Katrina Alexander says their son Jackson passed away after a long battle with skin cancer, this week 5 years ago.

Young gun Qld rider Jasmine Cornish says her future is unclear. Cornish says her next option is a visit to an Osteopath to try and ease the pain in her back.

The unbeaten Layeruponlayer is now into odds-on for the final race at Morphettville Saturday. Mathew Smerdon says the Adelaide race wasn't the original plan, but it appears a lovely stepping stone.

Gold Coast trainer Lee Freedman was back in the winners circle yesterday in Melbourne. Freedman may consider tackling the Ipswich cup with a 3yo who caught the eye last weekend, Encoder was terrific on unsuitable ground in the Qld Derby.

Will Luke Nolen retain the ride on I Wish I Win in this years TAB Everest? Peter Moody says that the decision won't be made in haste and several things will be taken into account.

John O'Shea believes punters should not disregard his filly Good Banter in the Qld Oaks. O'Shea says there are several factors that should be considered when assessing her Roses run.

Victorian trainer Tony Noonan is flying, with three of his past five runners having won. Noonan says Dazzling Lucy loves the soft and appears well suited in Sydney today.

Track manager Jim Roberts is hopeful Eagle Farm will be back into the good range for Oaks day this Saturday. Roberts says the incredible amount of rainfall this year has presented some challenges.

Lawrie Mayfield-Smith says Zouna will have no issue with the mile of the G1 JJ Atkins in 2 weeks. Mayfield-Smith says the youngsters breeding suggests he may even be better over 1400M and beyond.

It's extraordinary that jockey Luke Nolen has ridden over 850 winners for Peter Moody. Nolen says he is hoping he gets another chance to ride I Wish I Win in the TAB Everest.

Connections of talented 4yo Dream Hour have a golden ticket for the Stradbroke. What will they do with it? Jamie Lovett says connections have a tough decision to make.

Is Freedom Rally a chance of getting a start in Qld's biggest sprint ? Tony Gollan says there is a chance Freedom Rally could secure a Stradbroke start with the help of Australian Bloodstock.

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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.

The majority of the Mishani horses in Qld will likely be prepared by a little known female trainer from August 1. Trainer Les Ross says it's time to hand the reins over, given his health battles.

Former jumps jockey Gavin Bedggood seems to have a knack of rejuvenating tried horses. Bedggood says Just Folk is a good example, having won over $500K since buying the horse online last July.

A win by Autumn Angel in the Qld Derby would be emotion fuelled. Syndicate head Wylie Dalziel says he will look to the heavens if she wins and think of his good mate, former champion jockey Roy Higgins.

Question mark over Bella Nipotina in tomorrow's G1. QRIC Chief Steward Josh Adams provided an update.

He's an exciting backmarker with a terrific turn of foot. Stuart Kendrick says his exciting youngster Can't Recall One appears untapped, however the Sires this weekend is his acid test.