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Connections of 3yo Ceolwulf have paid the late entry to run in the QE Stks this weekend. Joe Pride says Jason Collett has been booked for the ride.

Winx: The gift that keeps on giving. Part owner Peter Tighe says like everyone in the sale ring yesterday, he was completely gobsmacked by the $10M for her Pierro filly.

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A very stressful morning for many racing participants including Randwick track manager Mike Wood. Wood says surface water at one of the chutes was the main concern.

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 and Ben Scadden.

David McColm says his 2yo debutante Pareto is untapped. McColm says he hasn't decided if he will take his place at Eagle Farm tomorrow.

Can sprint star I Wish I Win go back to back in tomorrow's TJ Smith. Peter Moody says one of the positives is his ability to handle heavy ground.

Victorian 3yo Angland was simply brilliant winning on debut last night at Pakenham. Co-trainer Mick Price says he has 2 more races in mind this prep.

Eagle Farm track update with Chris Hurley. Hurley says fortunately they haven't received the heavy rain forecast.

Randwick holding up really well says track manager Mike Wood. Wood says he remains optimistic the meeting will proceed.

Expats Gary Moore and Geoff Allendorf were to the fore at Macau's final race meeting last weekend. Commentator Harry Troy says the crowd was large and emotions were high.

The story behind leading Provincial Championship contender Territory Express is fuelled with emotion and sentiment. His trainer Paul Niceforo normally avoids the limelight but spoke on Racing HQ.

Will he start? Bandi's Boy, favourite for this weekend's $1M Country Championship final at Randwick. Latest with trainer Danny Williams.

Ex Qlder Johnny Rocker had many reaching for the form guide when he ran Imperatriz to a neck in a G1 at huge odds. Principal owner Jamie Stumer says it wasn't a flash in the pan and he deserves his place in the G1 TJ Smith this weekend.

Will well bred youngster Rantan justify her favouritism in the second at Newcastle today. Ron Quinton says he has taken his time with getting her to the races.

Trainer Sam Kavanagh was told in July that he may not have long to live. Today, he will saddle a leading chance in a feature at Newcastle. Sam opened up about his battle and provided an assessment on Kayobi.

Kris Lees is optimistic re Kalapour running out a strong two miles when he tackles the Sydney Cup. Lees says “ There were several factors as why he didn’t fire in the Melbourne cup last spring 

Owner Tony Ottobre says Pride of Jenni will take no prisoners when she tackles Via Sistina & co in the Queen Elizabeth Stk's at Randwick on Sat week

Sydney Trainer John O'Shea says the margin wasn't big, but the performance of Linebacker was first class last weekend at Rosehill. O'Shea says " He ticked many boxes in the Baillieu 

leading trainer Tony Gollan shared the frustration of many racing participants in Qld when he spoke with Steve this AM on Racing HQ

Analysing trackwork, race data, stride length and breathing recovery are all in a days work for Josh Kadlec-Cavanagh at Maher racing.

Tom Kitten is the only Australian Group 1 winner in the Tancred Stks. Trainer James Cummings says Saturday's race should top him off with a view to the Derby.

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Colin McNiff and Lincoln Moore.