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What happens now with the $1.6M youngster Bodyguard, following his forced withdrawal from the Blue Diamond ? Peter Snowden says High Octane is a real talent but his other colt is over the odds.

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 new GCTC track will be in perfect order when we return to grass racing on March 9 for the rich Jewel day. Navesh Ramdhani says given the weather conditions, a sand grooving process was required.

Former top jumps jockey Shane Jackson believes he has found the right race for Grand Promenade to re-enter the winners circle. Jackson says the 8yo gets in so well at the weights in the Lord Reims.

The Queen of Golden Slippers, Gai Waterhouse, believes Storm Boy is on target to repeat the deeds of Dance Hero in 2004. Waterhouse says the Justify colt is all set to run next weekend.

UK rider Tom Marquand, winner of three Queen Elizabeth Stk's during the Autumn, will ride at the Warwick Farm trials on Monday. Marquand says there is a chance he may be riding in the Queen Elizabeth again this year.

Josh Fleming is regarded as one of the most accurate callers in the country. However, he has been calling with vision in just one eye.

An exciting front running filly from the South Island of NZ is likely Sydney bound. Current trainer Kelvin Tyler says he made the call to Joe Pride to see if he would be interested in training her.

SA trainer Shane Oxlade is hoping it will be third time lucky in G1 races. Oxlade, who saddled up two G1 runners previously, says Sghirripa and Queman are clearly his best chance of winning at the elite level.

Dubai Honour will likely reappear early April in the UK before heading to Hong Kong again. William Haggas says he has locked in two horses for Sydney this Autumn.

Mark Walker says race plans for star mare Imperatriz will be finalised this weekend. Walker says he is keen to return to Victoria this week to watch her work on Saturday.

A crucial jump-out next week will determine the Autumn preparation of Brisbane galloper Antino. Tony Gollan says if he pleases, he will tackle a G1 race first-up.

Owner Brae Sokolski is still coming to terms with the passing of Verry Elleegant in Ireland. Sokolski says he thought it was positive news when the phone rang, given she was overdue to give birth.

A Melbourne jockey will likely partner King Of Sparta when he heads to a $5M race in WA come April. Paul Snowden says he may head straight to the race without another run.

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ICYMI - This week's edition of Press Room with host David Fowler #RadioTAB

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.

Popular SA rider Caitlin Jones has been given the green light to ride again. Jones says she feels a million dollars following ankle surgery.

NZ breeder Susan Archer and husband Michael Martin owned and bred a champion. A sequence of events led them to selling the mare for $40K following a lease arrangement. Hear the 'Sunline' story.

Every owner dreams of... Buying into a colt at the sales that morphs into a $50M plus stallion prospect. Former majority owner of Storm Boy Mitch Cunningham, says he did his due diligence before committing to buy the MM's colt.

Eagle Farm will race tomorrow if the forecast is correct. Track manager Jim Roberts says the track is heavy but it drains incredibly well.

3YO's have won the past two G1 Lightning Stks at Flemington. Lloyd Kennewell says his colt 'I Am Unstoppable' hasn't missed a top 3 placing and can see no reason why that won't be the case again on Saturday.