Trainer Peter Robl phoned close friend Blake Shinn to offer him the ride on his leading Darwin Cup contender Hadouken. Robl says no rider has been locked in as yet.

Leading SA jockey Barend Vorster is hopeful but not confident that he will ride again. Vorster says expert advice and various treatments haven't worked to this point.

Trainer Les Ross (King of the Mishani horses) will saddle up his final runner tomorrow at Ipswich. Ross says he plans to travel following prostate surgery next week.

When will racing return to Eagle Farm ? Glen Prentice (QJA) says jockeys refused to ride in the final 2 races last weekend given the safety concerns with some construction work that is taking place.

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

Hear the thoughts of Tom Henjak for racing today.

Get Set-The weekend's best bets with Mitchell Manners, Peter Ellis, Michael Maxworthy, Ray Hickson, Ben Scadden and Colin McNiff.

Trainer Matt Hoysted joins Mitchell Manners to discuss his impending solo training career and also his stable runners this weekend.

Mitchell Manners talks to Gold Coast trainer Adam Campton about his move back from Hong Kong and his runners over the weekend.