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Racing HQ Saturday

Sky Sports Radio
Horse Racing
Eagle Farm
Randwick
Brisbane
Doomben
Sydney, Australia
Rosehill Gardens
Rosehill
Sydney
Rose Hill
Gold Coast
Newcastle
Scone
Gosford
Warwick Farm
Randwick, Australia
Randwick Racecourse
Hawkesbury
Ipswich
Tamworth

From 6.30am every Saturday this extensive preview programme is hosted by Luke Marlow and Ron Dufficy. Fast-moving live radio is highlighted by a procession of punter-friendly information including the latest racing news, revealing interviews with key jockeys and trainers, as well as professional opinions of authoritative form experts.

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Latest Episodes

Luke Marlow, Darren Flindell, Brad Davidson and David Fowler combine for racing's most entertaining preview, featuring the Early Crow, First Four Multi, hot takes, bold calls and plenty of laughs along the way.

Luke Marlow is joined by Brodie Nickson and Michael Maxworthy to dissect the Toowoomba meeting, providing form insights, market analysis and the runners to follow across the program.

Luke Marlow, Ron Dufficy, Brad Gray and Tim Ryan preview Saturday's Rosehill meeting, analysing the key races, leading contenders, market moves and best betting opportunities across the card. Along with caller Darren Flindell's tips.

Corey Geran joins Luke Marlow and Ron Dufficy on Racing HQ to preview a sizeable team heading to Toowoomba, with runners engaged throughout the program and a pair of emergencies also in contention for star

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Dylan Gibbons
Jockey
Professional horse racing
Episode: Dylan Gibbons on a Busy Rosehill Book | Racing HQ Saturday
Dan Meagher
Trainer who trained Lim's Kosciuszko and Mr Verse
Lim's Kosciuszko team / Meagher Racing
Episode: Dan Meagher on Mr Verse and Lim's Saltoro | Racing HQ Saturday
Taylor Marshall
Jockey
Racing client (Doomben rides)
Episode: Taylor Marshall Targets Strong Doomben Book | Racing HQ Saturday
Paul Joyce
Listener/guest providing selections via text
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Episode: Queensland Preview: Eagle Farm's Winners and Value Plays
Matthew Smith
Trainer, Luskin Park-based operation
Episode: Matthew Smith's Strong Hand Across the Saturday Stage
John O'Shea
Trainer speaking about his horses and race plans
John O'Shea Racing
Episode: O'Shea's Army Across Three States
Mikayla Weir
Jockey
Episode: Lord Remlap Looking to Reward the Faithful
Joe Ible
Trainer
Kemble
Episode: Barrengarry Set for a Big Randwick Showing
Ray Hadley
Broadcasting veteran providing a race calling story and guest insights
Macquarie Media / Wide World of Sports (as guest)
Episode: Behind The Gates: Crows, Combos and Just a Bit of Chaos

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Luke Marlow
Host of Racing HQ Saturday
Ron Dufficy
Co-host of Racing HQ Saturday

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#140
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Apple Podcasts
#11
Australia/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#54
New Zealand/News/Sports News

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

O'Shea's Army Across Three States
Q: When's he likely to line up and what's his goal this prep?
The guest outlines a plan to bring the horse back gradually, aiming for races like a 1400m at Rose Hill after some trials, and to target similar races to earlier successful campaigns.
Barrengarry Set for a Big Randwick Showing
Q: Have you got any fly-in-the-sky sort of plans for him in the spring, where would you like to take him?
We're aiming to see how he handles the distances gradually, with 2000 metres looking strongest, and if everything goes to plan a race like the Coonjie could be a target; otherwise he'll work through the midways and adapt.
Barrengarry Set for a Big Randwick Showing
Q: Joe, your horse today, Barrengarry, did some really nice things last preparation. How's he spelled and how's he come back?
He's come back really well, with the plans to head to the Queensland Derby scrapped in favor of letting him mature; he's come back a bit better and his trials have been very positive.
Ciaron Maher's Saturday Chances with Johann Gerard-Dubord
Q: Is there anything you want to point out?
A few of them will enjoy the wet conditions; Horselak and Land Legend are highlighted as products of careful planning for wet tracks, while other horses have been scratched due to the track conditions, suggesting a flexible and adaptive approach to race day selections.
Taylor Marshall Targets Strong Doomben Book | Racing HQ Saturday
Q: What is her pathway? Is it Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne?
Marshall indicates the horse will head to The Shorts this Saturday as a first-up run and mentions Everest discussions as part of the ongoing conversations, suggesting a Brisbane-centric campaign with broader carnival ambitions.

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This show offers fast-paced, punter-friendly previews of racing cards each Saturday morning, blending livebetting discussion, form analysis, track condition notes, and practical selections from a rotating panel of racing commentators and guests. Episodes frequently feature in-studio hosts alongside industry guests—jockeys, trainers, and racing analysts—who share race-by-race insights, market movements, and best bets for Sydney, Brisbane, and Randwick cards. A distinctive element is the informal banter and ongoing “early crow” style betting chatter, which pairs expert handicapping with relatable, listener-driven interaction and sponsor messages that anchor the broadcast rhythm. Listeners who enjoy actionable betting guidance, real-time marke... more

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2. Dan Meagher
3. Taylor Marshall
4. Paul Joyce
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6. John O'Shea
7. Mikayla Weir
8. Joe Ible

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