Racing HQ with Steve Hewlett

QLD sprinter Uncommon James is close to a return, however his very talented siblings have gone for a break. Trainer Matt Hoysted joined Steve on Racing HQ.

Some terrific news re Beany Panya following the Moruya fall. Twin sister Deanne with the latest.

Tony Gollan has trained 10 winners since last Wednesday, 9 at the Metro level. Key update with Steve on Racing HQ.

NZ Hall of Fame greyhound broadcaster Mark Rosanowski is “hopeful” that greyhound racing could continue beyond 2026. Rosanowski says he has had plenty of sleepless nights since he heard the news.

Friday night's feature winner at the Gold Coast, Encoder, will be aimed towards the Brisbane Cup during the winter. Lee Freedman says he has proven an absolute bargain buy.

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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.

We get all of the latest @HKJC_Racing news with our Hong Kong correspondent Leo Schlink and special guest Zac Purton.

Peter Snowden won the Magic Million’s Classic with Capitalist. Can he win the classic tonight with his daughter Memo.

Will impressive debut winner Space Rider stamp himself as a Golden Slipper prospect tomorrow at Eagle Farm ? Co-trainer Michael Kent Jnr says James Orman got a feel for the horse in a recent gallop.

Gold Coast CEO Steve Lines has all of the latest information on tonight's Magic Millions meeting.

QLD Premier David Crisafulli will officially open the new state of the art greyhound complex at Ipswich. CEO Peter Gleeson says opening night will be a Saturday night potentially in early May.

What will the track be rated for tomorrow's Magic Millions meeting ? We hear from track manager Jody Rodgers.

Jason Deamer, trainer of talented sprinter Hard to Say, has fond memories of MM’s day. Deamer says Lovely Jubly was a special filly who ended up producing a champion in the breeding barn.

“I loved him from the start, he has a huge bum & girth” Trainer Sara Ryan expects her Randwick runner Koios, to be finishing off hard today.

ATA rep Cam Partington says they will do everything in their power to assist John Symons and Sheila Laxon. Partington says it’s not the first time a situation like this has occurred.

Melbourne Cup winning trainers John Symons & Sheila Laxon did not see their winning percentage ($464k) from winning Australia’s biggest race with Knights Choice. Symons says sadly, they have had to seek legal advice. 

Owner Mark Cook has raced some good horses over many years, notably Jar Jar Binks & the Star Wars named horses. David Vandyke says Slippin' Jimmy is now doing the job for Cook and partners. 

Former trainer Matthew Ellerton is currently doing physio three days a week. Ellerton says he would consider training again if his body recovers following a stroke in 2024.

Briasa is highly progressive and the winner of 6 from 7 starts to date. Michael Hawkes says a Group 1 sprint during the Autumn is a target.

Popular QLD rider Tegan Harrison is unlikely to ride again. Her partner Ben Hull provided an update with Steve. 

What will the Gold Coast track be rated for MM’s night this Friday ? Track manager Jody Rogers had the latest with Steve.

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