Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Aethelflaed caught the eye last weekend in the Wakeful. Trainer Matthew Smith says he would love them to run along in the Oaks, to give her a chance to really finish off.

The David and Emma Browne stable are flying with their last three runners winning. Can they win the Oaks today with Basilinna? Emma-Lee Browne says she is improving and may appreciate the trip.

Far Too Easy is flying!! He will head south for a $1M race next weekend. David McColm says a new rider needed to be booked given James Orman would struggle to make the weight.

More Felons: "He was a rig when we bought him". Hear the back story behind the horse formerly named Scriptwriter with former UK trainer Milton Harris.

He fixes the broken !! Master horseman Lee Evison has worked his magic on 3 horses in the Melbourne Cup. Evison says the Ashrun story is quite remarkable given the extent of his tendon injury.

Ratings expert Daniel O'Sullivan has warned punters not to disregard the stablemate to the current favourite. O'Sullivan says Absurde , the former French galloper has been terrific since joining the Mullins stable.

Will Alenquer get to the post in the Melbourne Cup? Trainer Mike Moroney provides an update.

Lloyd Williams believes there are two dangers to the Irish horse Vauban in the Melbourne Cup. Williams who is chasing 7 cup wins says it's hard to go past the main market players this year.

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.

Lindsey Smith believes Triple Missile is primed for his Flemington assignment tomorrow. Smith says provided he runs well , it's all systems go towards a feature sprint in WA.

Athabascan will be a no show in the Melbourne Cup, even if he wins the Lexus tomorrow at Flemington. Hear why with trainer John O'Shea.

Champion Hong Kong jockey Zac Purton has had one previous ride for Willie Mullins in the Melbourne Cup. Purton says his ride this year shouldn't be underestimated if he settles in running.

Punters are keen on Vauban in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. What does the trainer think ? Willie Mullins offers up his thoughts.

Popular Toowoomba horse Go Wandji returns to racing this weekend in Brisbane. What is the expectation given he returns following 2 throat operations. We hear from trainer Tom Dougall.

French mare Lastotchka has Craig Williams aboard in the Melbourne Cup. How do we assess her chances? We get a terrific insight from Mick Price.

Vow and Declare split Alligator Blood and Duais 2 runs ago at WFA. Owner/Breeder Paul Lanskey says the old horse is flying.

Kris Lees could potentially have 2 runners in Tuesday's Melbourne Cup. Lees says both horses are going well and their form says there is not much between them.

Trainer Jerome Hunter discusses the chances of Rich Fortune in race 6 at Bendigo today.

Legarto is primed to the minute for the Golden Eagle. Trainer Ken Kelso says she hasn't run poorly yet and he can see no reason why that won't be the case again on Saturday.

Simon Miller has resisted the temptation to apply blinkers to Amelia's Jewel in the Golden Eagle. Hear the reasons behind the decision.

He is one of Australia's best horses, however he won't be seen again this year. Mark Chittick provided an update on last year's Golden Eagle winner I Wish I Win.

Buenos Noches may now tackle a G1 at Flemington on Saturday week. Trainer Matthew Smith says a trial at the end of the week will determine his race plans.

Gold Trip is going better than last year, however this year's cup appears stronger. Jamie Lovett says he wasn't surprised by Mark's decision to go with Without A Fight next Tuesday.

Mitch Freedman won the G1 Toorak with Attrition earlier this month. Now he's eyeing off another G1 with emerging filly Skybird. Freedman says her future looks bright now that she is proven at the mile.