The Violet Vibe - The Semi Pros - Racing Nation The Violet Vibe - Toowoomba stories about Toowoomba people. The Semi Pros - A light hearted look at what is making news in sport locally, nationally and Internationally Racing Nation - Racing Nation with James O’Shea was established to continue the proud racing legacy of the O’Shea family. Covering racing right across Australia.

Michael Frappell from Clear Mountain Fairview Stud joins us with this week's Bloodlines Best Bet segment.

On this edition we preview the Sports Darling Downs awards night. We highlight the athletes in the running to be named junior and senior sports star of the year.

Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Doomben program.

Biddeston trainer Anthony Freeman joins us to talk about his mare Ariat who heads to Brisbane this Saturday.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets on the Caulfield card.

On this edition of the Semi Pros we highlight the impact of the Brisbane Broncos two week visit to Toowoomba. In this episode we hear from CEO Dave Donaghy, Head Coach Michael Maguire and General Manager of Football Operations Troy Thompson.The trio talk about - why they chose Toowoomba and what they got out of the camp. They also talk about the culture the club built in 2026.Also in this episode Toowoomba boy Ben Holmes talks about his experience at the Brisbane Broncos as a graduate of the Brisbane Broncos Sport Business Institute.

Michael Frappell joins us from Clear Mountain Fairview Stud with the blood lines best bet as well as what's happening around the stud.

Ben White from The Spotted Cow joins us with Spotted Cow Stable Talk.

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for the Eagle Farm meeting this weekend.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his thoughts on the Caulfield meeting.

Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts on the Sunshine Coast program this weekend. #taitystips

On this edition Kent Reimers from K78 cricket coaching and consultancy joins us on the show this week to talk about celebrating a 5 year milestone!

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Flemington meeting.

Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts on the Magic Millions meeting from the Gold Coast. #taitystips

Toowoomba trainer Steve Kirkwood joins us on the show this week to talk about his Magic Millions runner Magritte.

Chris Tait joins us with Taity's Tips for the Gold Coast.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Flemington program this weekend.

Publican Ben White joins us with the latest news from The Spotted Cow.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bet for the Geelong meeting.

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for the Eagle Farm meeting this weekend.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his thoughts on the Caulfield meeting.

Darling Downs Harness Racing Club committee member Anthony Collins joins us to chat about the return of harness racing to the Darling Downs

On this edition of the Semi Pros we catch up with David Nyika after his victory over Wuzhati Nuerlang at Gatton. It was a fight that will be remembered not only for his performance but his post fight speech. Dave jumped into the ring just weeks after his fiancee was diagnosed with cancer.

Chris Tait joins us with his tips for the Eagle Farm meeting. #taitystips

Brett Moody joins us with his preview of the 2025 Country Cup Challenge Final and the Country Stampede Final.

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for the Doomben meeting.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Ballarat meeting.

Ben White from the Spotted Cow joins us with the latest news from the Cow!

On this edition of the semi pros young swimming and cross country prospect Mia Geise joins the show.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Caulfield card this weekend.

Chris Tait joins us with Taity's Tips for the Doomben card.

Leading Toowoomba cricket coach Kent Reimers joins us on this edition of the Semi Pros with his take on the first Ashes test and his thoughts on the series moving forward.

Spotted Cow Publican Ben White joins for Spotted Cow Stable Talk.

Group One winning trainer Rex Lipp joins us on the show this week talking about stable star Cifrado which lines up in the Listed Recognition Stakes this weekend.

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for the Sunshine Coast meeting this weekend.

Corey Geran from Geran Racing joins us with a preview of the stable's weekend runners. From Grafton to Inverell to Toowoomba, Sunny Coast & Beaudesert its set to be a busy few days.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his best bets for the Cranbourne meeting.

On this edition of the Semi Pros Ben Holmes joins us to talk bout his experience working with the Brisbane Broncos through a diploma for sports leadership and management.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his preview of CF Orr Stakes Day from Caufield.

On this edition of the Semi Pros our special guest is Mali Robertson. Young Mali is following in the footsteps of her hockeyroo mum Karen Smith and forging her own career in the sport of hockey.

This week on Racing Nation Chris Tait joins us with his best bets for the Doomben meeting.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his preview of Champions Day at Flemington.

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for Eagle Farm Saturday.

On this edition of the Semi Pros - special guest 2032 olympic equestrian aspirant Karsten Quast

On this edition of the Toowoomba Toyota Racing News we chat to Dealer Principal Brett Motton about the car of the week, a new round of community grants and a trade in offer available until the end of the year with Toowoomba Toyota.In the Racing News we discuss Tradition vs Transition – The Derby DebateThe time-honoured Victoria Derby is the opening act of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, but while the spotlight shines on the runners, a heated debate is simmering off the track - should the Derby distance be changed?

Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts for the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his preview of Derby Day

On this edition of the Semi Pros our special Guest is Golden State Warriors Development coach Noel Hightower

Chris Tait joins us with #taitystips for Doomben this weekend.

Shane Matthews from www.puntingbaron.com.au joins us with his preview of the Mooney Valley Cox Plate meeting on Saturday.

Chris Tait joins us with his thoughts on the Eagle Farm card. #taitystips