Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler,@GerardDaffy, @ray_hickson, @benscadden, Duncan Dornauf & @Dashman01

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

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Duncan Dornauf.

Mel Eggleston was about to retire before being convinced by Kris Lees to head up the QLD satellite stable at the Gold Coast. Eggleston says he and Kris go way back to the Luskin Star days.

Brave Pride (son of Joe) is ambitious, enthusiastic, and has the fire in the belly to follow in his dads footsteps. The 17yo says he is keen to travel over the coming seasons to improve his knowledge base.

Current Melbourne Cup favourite 'Vauban' may not start again before the big one. Champion trainer Willie Mullins says Ryan Moore is the frontrunner to ride.

The established and the rising star of Hong Kong racing will both require new riders during the new season. Hear the latest on the latter with his former trainer Les Kelly Jnr.

Daniel O'Sullivan is regarded as one of the best ratings experts/punters in Australia. O'Sullivan says tweaking a few things on race-day can be rewarding.

Unbeaten horses What You Need and Globe are two exciting horses that the Mick Price stable will launch into the Spring over the coming weeks. Price said Golden Path is another horse that has him excited.

Coffs Harbour Cup winning trainer Sara Ryan trains at a 200 acre property at Wyong. Ryan says she has about 25 horses for Domeland which keeps her busy.

Les Ross remarkably had a heap of 2YO's officially trialling in Brisbane today. Ross says the youngsters have had a terrific grounding at a rural setting at the owners property.

The 3 main chances for the rich Kosciuszko at Randwick on October 14 will be first up. Luke Pepper says he will finalise a rider for his mare Opal Ridge over the coming weeks.

Antino, Skirt The Law, Freedom Rally and Zoustyle are all heading south over the coming weeks. Hear the latest on the quartet with trainer Tony Gollan.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler,@GerardDaffy, @ray_hickson, @benscadden, Duncan Dornauf & @Dashman01

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Steve Hewlett, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Duncan Dornauf.

James Orman locked in to partner Far Too Easy in the Kosciuszko on October 14. Trainer David McColm says he only needs to repeat his Ramornie run to be right in the finish.

Last year's Kosciuszko winner Front Page will go first-up into this years version for his new trainer. Managing owner Paul Duryea says it makes sense given his first-up performances in the past.

The iconic Albion Park track may be shut down for racing in March 2025, leaving participants very anxious. Albion Park CEO Brad Steele says we need to start work on the new site as soon as humanly possible.

Ken Kelso believes Legarto should be unbeaten with a bit more luck. Hear the latest on the Australian Guineas winner.

Star Kiwi filly Prowess, winner of the G1 Vinery at Rosehill during the Autumn, won't be overtaxed this Spring says co-trainer Robert Wellwood. Wellwood says the Cox Plate is certainly on the radar.

Brisbane trainer Kelly Schweida revealed he received a $130K work-cover bill last month. Schweida wonders how some QLD participants are making ends meet given these excessive premiums.

Leading NT rider Sonja Wiseman and her fiance are weighing up their future after Sonja was involved in a sickening attack late last Friday evening. Wiseman says the physical scars will heal, but the mental scarring will take a lot longer.

Jockey Ron Goltz became a household name on the Darling Downs during a wonderful era in racing. Goltz, who officially retired recently, says his apprenticeship went for 6 years and worked for $25 a week.

Show A Heart won a Group 1 race aged 2,3 and 4. Steve Morley from Glenlogan Park says he lived a life of luxury prior to his passing this week.

Renita Beaton admits her phone call from Gillian Heinrich could not have come at a better time. Beaton says she is genuinely excited about being part of the first female training partnership.