This morning, Ray Hadley is in the middle of horse country in the Upper Hunter.

He’s broadcasting live from the small New South Wales town of Scone to coincide with Sunday’s Country Championship Qualifier at the local racetrack.

With the Mount Royal Range to his right, there’s no better way to start a Friday.

“To be here from daylight and look across the racetrack, just beautiful.

“It certainly has a calming influence.”

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