Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

NZ's biggest owner David Ellis says star mare Imperatriz is likely to be housed at their new satellite stable when she makes the trip over again this spring.

"Probably up there with his best run" says trainer David McColm about Far Too Easy who is ready to explode this weekend in the Eyeliner at Ipswich.

Opal Ridge will have the same rider when she tackles the Group 1 in Brisbane in a fortnight. Luke Pepper says criticism of the ride last weekend was totally unwarranted.

The $10M Golden Eagle is now the target race for exciting Toowoomba horse Yellow Brick. Co-trainer Tony Sears says his hometown feature sprint in September will be an ideal kick-off point.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, Lincoln Moore, Colin McNiff, Darren Clayton and Gerard Daffy

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

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with David Fowler, David Gately, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Co-trainer Ciaron Maher has 2 chances in the Stradbroke tomorrow. Does he prefer one over the other? He spoke with David Fowler this morning.

Does trainer Grahame Begg believe Cardinal Gem is as effective on a good track as opposed to a wet track? He spoke with David Fowler this morning.

Which of their 3 runners in the Stradbroke does co-trainer Adrian Bott like tomorrow ? He spoke with David Fowler this morning.

Jessie Gower from NZ Bloodstock, discusses the upcoming Weanling and Broodmare sale on June 16 at Karaka.

Co-trainer Matt Hoysted discusses the $31 shot Scallopini in the Stradbroke Hcp on Saturday.

Trainer Rex Lipp has a double figure hope in the Group 1 J.J Atkins on Saturday. Lipp says if Cifrado was with a leading stable he would be favourite for the race.

'Synthetic Hoof Filler First Time', a gear change for Stradbroke favourite Think About It. What does trainer Joe Pride say about this? He speaks with David Fowler.

Exciting Gold Coast prospect Deepour will head to Ipswich on Cup Day but won’t be running in the Eyeliner at this stage. Up dramatically in class last weekend in the Lightning Stakes at Eagle Farm. Ramornie on the radar.

Leading Singapore trainer Donna Logan didn’t get much sleep last night. She's still in shock, has no idea what her future holds “They don’t seem to have any feeling or emotions.” Donna sold her Ruakaka property before heading there.

Dan Meagher, who moved to Singapore in 2016, will join brothers Chris & Paul in Brisbane in 6 months time. One of Singapore’s biggest owners Mr Lim will race his star horses in Qld. Singapore star Lim’s Kosciusko will be trained at Eagle Farm.

Nathan Bourke from Racing QLD runs through the Final Field for the Stradbroke Hcp. Also who beats the handicapper and the J.J Atkins field as well.

ICYMI This weeks Black Bookers with David Fowler, Nick Burney, Ben Scadden, Darren Clayton and Gerard Daffy

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 and Ben Scadden.

The name Lanskey is synonymous with racing in QLD. Trevor Lanskey managed Group 1 riders Seamer/Katsidis/Byrne during a wonderful era. He remains a key form analyst and believes there is a real value chance in the Oaks.

An absolute fairytale story in relation to the QLD Oaks. A former harness trainer with a 10K horse that is knee high to a grasshopper.

Fireburn, what a difference 24 hours makes. Gary Portelli now wondering what may have been in the QLD Oaks.

Can Maher/Eustace win their 11th Group 1 for the racing season with Affaire A Suivre in the QLD Oaks? Ciaron Maher is delighted with the way she travelled to QLD after a stopover in NSW.