Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

Absurde is back for a third attempt at the Melbourne Cup. This year he goes via the Caulfield Cup. Hear travelling foreman Dave Casey on Racing HQ.

Kiwi galloper Pier, who runs this weekend at Randwick, appeared to race flat last start in the Epsom.  Why ? Hear from trainer Darryn Weatherley.

What price will Ka Ying Rising start in the TABEverest? Hear what Tim Ryan from TAB has to say.

Are there any negatives with Half Yours in Saturday's Caulfield Cup ? Will he definitely proceed to the Melbourne Cup ? Co-trainer Calvin McEvoy joins Steve on Racing HQ.

Sepals was a $2.50 favourite in the G1 Toorak. Will he race again this spring ? Trainer Cliff Brown on Racing HQ.

He is the best I’ve ridden, however, we may know our fate before the race. Zac Purton with a frank interview re Ka Ying Rising.

The Group 1 Coolmore now beckons for Hidden Motive, who rides ? Also the latest on Private Harry with trainer Nathan Doyle.

Tavs recorded Stradbroke Hcp type time in winning last weekend. Stradbroke is the aim in 2026 but what’s the immediate plan ?

The upcoming Perth summer carnival is being considered for sprint star Giga Kick says trainer Clayton Douglas.

Our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink has the latest Ka Ying Rising news live from Sydney.

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.

We get the latest ⁠⁠@HKJC_Racing⁠⁠ news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink.

A gold lotto win changed the lives for a battling NSW couple, who are now spending a fortune in the racing industry. Steve takes up the story.  

What’s next for exciting colt Attica? Blinkers were the key last week says trainer Joe Pride.

Trainer Mick Price says Miss Roumbini may not run tomorrow in the $1.5M Alan Brown Stakes !! How far does Globe lead by in the Might and Power ?

Qld trainer Craig Cousins has two horses in work, but has never had a runner in Sydney before stable star The Inflictor, who lines up in the $1.5M Alan Brown stakes this weekend.  

Will lightning strike twice re this year's Melbourne Cup. Jockey Robbie Dolan is likely to be riding another lightweight chance in this year's feature two-miler.  

The training future of SA trainer Darryl Carrison is up in the air following a lengthy disqualification. James  Tzaferis from Betsy with the latest.

Asfoora won’t race in Australia again. Trainer Henry Dwyer outlined her future this morning on Racing HQ.

Gear change for leading Kosciuszko chance Clear Thinking and could Autumn Glow head overseas next year? Hear from trainer Paul Messara.

“Linebacker would start 50/1 in an Everest and wouldn’t run top 5" says John O’Shea, making reference to the much talked about barrier trial featuring Ka Ying Rising .

Benagil heads to Caulfield this weekend, for her first start since June. Hear trainer Glen Thompson with the latest.

Willydoit didn't run last weekend with an issue, will he start this weekend?

He has never run a place, but he appears a Group 1 winner in waiting. Michael Hawkes has the latest with Federalist, Briasa and Swiftfalcon.