There’s a real buzz around the Darling Downs, as this year’s famous Toowoomba Turf Club Weetwood race day coincides with the city’s Carnival of Flowers festival.

We caught up with Club CEO Lizzy King and Chairman Kent Woodford, as well as local trainer Kevin Kemp to hear about why this day is so special to the region, as well as some insight into Kemp’s key runners come Saturday.