The Punters Mate with Mark Braybrook and Chris Nelson chat with trainer Kelly Schweida ahead of the start of the Winter Carnival about his horse The Odyssey and also how he plans to deal with new horse part-owner Chris Nelson.

The Punters Mate with Mark Braybrook and Chris Nelson chat with the Racing Manager of the Golf Coast Turf Club Ian Brown after the massive news mid-week the Government has approved a $38 million transformation to get night racing happening at the Gold Coast.

Pat & Heals get a racing update from Chris Nelson for Racing Queensland ahead of a big weekend of racing action - April 30

Big weekend of racing in QLD coming up

Today's 'Banter' features former QLD Jockey Shane Scriven, who joins Andrew Bensley to reflect on a fantastic career in the saddle where he partnered many good horses along the way. He also reflects on his win in the Victory Stakes, the race which is the highlight of this Saturday's Eagle Farm meeting.

Pat & Heals chat with the CEO of Racing Queensland Brendan Parnell ahead of the launch of the massive Winter Carnival.

Pat & Heals are joined by jockey Stephanie Thornton ahead of the start of the Winter Carnival and a big weekend of racing.

Pat & Heals interview the CEO of the Brisbane Greyhound Racing Club Luke Gatehouse ahead of a 12 race card tonight.

QLD Jockey Jim Byrne joins Andrew Bensley to chat about the upcoming Queensland Winter Carnival. He also chats about his rides at Eagle Farm this Saturday, which will signal the start of the carnival.

Today's 'Banter' features QLD Jockey Baylee Nothdurft who has relatively recently returned to the QLD Jockey ranks after an extended period away from the game. He speaks about his time off and the reasoning behind it, plus chats about his current battle with Tonsilitis which unfortunately has fallen right on the start of the Queensland Winter Carnival.