Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Rob Heathcote is angry at what took place on a property outside of Toowoomba earlier this month. Heathcote says one of his former talented horses, was gunned down for no apparent reason.

We get the latest on Jerome Hunter's three chances at Flemington today.

Will David Eustace be granted a licence to train in Hong Kong next season? News Ltd journalist Tom Biddington says the rumours are strong that he may be on the move in 2024.

ATA (QLD) spokesman Cam Partington says the QLD Gov will launch an independent review into the QLD Racing Integrity Commission. Partington says there are some concerns from participants that need to be addressed.

David Ellis says Opie Bosson called it early re boom 2YO Move To Strike. Ellis says he distinctly recalls a phone conversation he had with the leading rider after a trackwork session one morning.

QLD's best MM's hopeful Astapor will face his acid test against Storm Boy and Co this weekend at Eagle Farm. Chinchilla owner Rodney Hay says he feels blessed to have secured the Tassort colt for $38K.

Larry Cassidy may not ride again!! The popular Kiwi jockey, who has ridden champion gallopers Sunline, Winx and Lonhro, says remarkably a recent finger injury may stop him from riding again.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

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.

Chris Barsby is about to realise a dream and call his first Inter Dominion final at Albion Park. QLD's premier Harness caller opened up on Racing HQ about the early days, his mentors, managing diabetes and critiquing his own broadcasts.

Magic Millions contender Amazing Eagle will start prohibitive odds when he debuts in Sydney this weekend. Gerald Ryan says the margin and time in his recent trial did surprise him somewhat.

Progressive galloper Anemacore will face his biggest acid test to date, when he makes his city debut this weekend. Shaun Dwyer says he has tweaked his gear for his Eagle Farm debut.

The Inevitable is back on home turf and ready to give John Keys his first win with the little champ. Keys says he has freshened up well after racing the elite during the Spring.

Magic Million's Guineas winner Fashion Legend will make his Hong Kong debut tonight at Happy Valley. Former co-trainer Will Freedman says he has been in touch with new trainer Caspar Fownes.

Rockhampton colt Astapor is regarded by many as QLD's best chance in the MM Classic. Trainer Clint Taylor says he appears to have improved heading into next weekends McLachlan Stks at Eagle Farm.

QLD Oaks winner Amokura may target the QLD winter carnival once again following an eye catching effort at Flemington during the carnival. Lees says she couldn't have gone better last start behind Deny Knowledge.

Tony Sears is keen to tackle the $1M Karaka Million (2YO) at Ellerslie with Beau Dazzler. Sears says the Phelan Ready Stks winner will have one more Brisbane run before jumping on the plane.

Blake Shinn has every reason to be excited when he heads to NZ on Boxing Day to ride boom filly Molly Bloom. Co-trainer Lance O'Sullivan says the plan is to give her 2 more runs in NZ before Sydney for the Autumn.

Birdsville Cup winning jockey Emily Finnegan's love of 4WD's may have potentially saved her life. Finnegan says the high speed crash happened when she left Balaklava races last Wednesday.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, @nick_berney, @benscadden, @ColinRMcNiff & @Dashman01 #RadioTAB

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, Nick Berney, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.