The Verdict with Michael Felgate

On this Tuesday edition of The Verdict, Michael Felgate and the team unpack a huge few days in racing, headlined by Jett Stanley’s breakthrough Adelaide Cup victory aboard American Wolf. Stanley joins the show to relive the biggest win of his career — from the dramatic post-race dismount and photo-finish confusion, to the family reaction, the grind behind his recent run of success, and the whirlwind schedule that has him riding all over the country. The show also crosses to Mick Guerin for a deep dive into New Zealand racing after the NZB Kiwi, including: Whether Legarto could still head to the Australian Cup What the big NZ features mean for Australian targets this autumn And the broader question of how New Zealand form is stacking up across the Tasman There’s also a full news wrap, including: A positive recovery update on Raging Force Golden Slipper order-of-entry discussion and late pushes The latest on key juveniles pressing toward Sydney And confirmation that Caballus is heading to the Quokka WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Super Saturday delivered one of the great autumn weekends. Michael Felgate is joined by Brent Zerafa and Shark to unpack all the action from Flemington, Randwick, and New Zealand — plus a full Adelaide Cup preview with John Kelton. Craig Newitt gets up on Caballus to claim a record fourth Newmarket Handicap, his first Group 1 since 2016, after Hugh Bowman couldn't make the weight. Tentyris ran well under 57kg but the inside rail bias proved decisive — and the boys ask what's next for the boom colt after an atrial fibrillation scare post-race. Tom Kitten becomes the first horse to win back-to-back All-Star Miles for Godolphin and the Freedman operation, with Craig Williams timing the run perfectly to hold off Evaporate and Pride of Jenni. The panel debates whether the field quality matched the occasion. In Sydney, Sheza Alibi destroyed the colts in the Randwick Guineas to deliver Luke Nolen his 2000th career winner — the first filly to beat the boys in that race since Mosheen in 2012. Peter Moody and Katherine Coleman may now spell her for the spring. James McDonald rode six winners from eight rides including Joliestar's Canterbury Stakes win. Eternal Warrior is out of the Golden Slipper with a suspensory injury — the panel reassesses the two-year-old picture after Paradoxium and Cheyenne took out the Todman and Riesling. BZ questions whether either should be this far ahead of Streisand and Closer To Free. The boys also get stuck into Australia's black type pattern — 76 Group 1s, 604 stakes races — and whether the system needs a serious overhaul before the Asian Pattern Committee steps in. John Kelton joins for an Adelaide Cup preview. Can Barclay Square create history lugging 59.5kg? Plus tips for Morphettville and Warrnambool. Listen to The Verdict with Michael Felgate every weekday on Racing.com, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate is joined by Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan for a huge Friday Form Focus edition of The Verdict, breaking down the weekend’s biggest races including Super Saturday at Flemington and the Randwick Guineas in Sydney. The panel also gets track intel from Flemington ahead of the Group 1 Newmarket Handicap, with insight into where runners may want to be positioned in the straight as the day unfolds. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ahead of a massive weekend of Group 1 racing at Flemington and Randwick, Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict on Thursday by trainer Bjorn Baker, who has Group 1 chances in both Melbourne and Sydney. In the NZB Kiwi, star filly Well Written will aim to remain unbeaten, and Mick Guerin provided the latest from across the ditch. Glenn Ingram also jumped on with some horses to follow from the trials, Ben Asgari has tips for Southside-Pakenham, and Trent Masenhelder was on with the latest news. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate brings you the latest ahead of a massive weekend of Group 1 racing at Flemington! He was joined on The Verdict on Wednesday by Tony Gollan, who sends Antino around in the All-Star Mile. He is confident his superstar can bounce back this weekend. There was plenty more news on the podcast, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a must listen edition of The Verdict on Tuesday. Arrowfield's John Messara joined the podcast to share the latest on his plans for Autumn Glow this campaign, with the unbeaten mare making it 10 from 10 at the weekend. Matt Hyland paid tribute to his legendary father, Pat, who passed after a battle with illness. He shared some wonderful stories about his dad. We also got the latest on a host of key weekend runners, before Sam Lyons shared his best bets for Ararat on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate was joined at the Inglis Premier Yearling Sale on Monday by Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder to cover ALL the key talking points from a massive weekend of racing. They caught up with Mick Kent Jnr after Planet Red’s huge run in the Australian Guineas. He also shared an update on Guest House heading towards the Golden Slipper. Godolphin’s Andy Makiv then joined the podcast after Observer and Tempted landed big G1 victories. He shared an update on their likely next targets, with plenty of options in mind. Michael Felgate went roaming at the sales complex, speaking with a host of racing’s big names. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview ALL the weekend action at Flemington on Australian Guineas Day! Liam O'Keeffe gave an update on the track, before sharing some intel from the jumpouts on Friday morning... but The Shark wasn't having it! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jack Turnbull from Ciaron Maher Racing joined The Verdict on Thursday to provide the latest on the stable's key chances this weekend. He gave a glowing report about Observer, who is favourite in the Australian Guineas. He also shared the latest on Tempted, who is chasing her first Group 1 win in Sydney. Trent Masenhelder brought us a news update, before Glenn Ingram told us who has been looking ominous at the trials. He thinks a G1 superstar may have got even BETTER this year. Ben Asgari then shared his best bets for Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate was joined by Carl Di Iorio on Wednesday morning to get the inside word from the Caulfield trials, where a host of Group 1 winners had a spin around. Speaking of Group 1 winners, a former star jockey joined The Verdict to discuss his post-racing career, which he is excelling in. Trent Masenhelder brought us up to speed with the latest racing news, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for Sandown on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Respected international racing writer Lee Mottershead joined The Verdict on Tuesday to run through the biggest story in world racing over the past 48 hours. He shared his thoughts on Constitution Hill's possible Melbourne Cup bid, and explained why it would be such a big moment for Australian racing, should he come. Racing Victoria's international guru, Paul Bloodworth, then joined the podcast to weigh in on the situation. We got the latest on a host of key contenders running this weekend, before Sam Lyons shared his best bets for Horsham on Tuesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Sam Lyons on Monday to review all the weekend action from Caulfield on Blue Diamond Day! Clinton McDonald joined the podcast to have a chat about Streisand’s win in the G1 feature, and where she’ll head next. And he might have a second Golden Slipper contender in his stable, as well. Speaking of the Slipper, the boys reckon this could be Victoria’s best chance in years of winning the Sydney two-yea-old feature. And we couldn’t miss the big brewing story about Constitution Hill and a possible Melbourne Cup appearance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You don't want to miss this episode of The Verdict podcast! Nick Noonan and Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action at Caulfield on Blue Diamond Day and Nick Noonan has found what he says could be "the bet" of the Festival Of Racing Carnival. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trainer Danny O'Brien joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to discuss the big development coming out of his stable over the last 24 hours, as well as Closer To Free's chances in the Blue Diamond. He explained why he was so keen to buy the horse after its Caulfield jumpout. Mick Guerin shared all the latest news out of New Zealand, before Trent Masenhelder gave us some interesting snippets ahead of Blue Diamond Day. Glenn Ingram then told us who to follow from the trials, before sharing his best bets over the coming days. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gun jockey Mark Zahra joined The Verdict podcast on Wednesday and shared some big news about his possible return date from a leg fracture. Will we see him back on Tentyris in the Newmarket? Breeding analyst Trevor Donaldson then shared the secrets to getting value for money at the sales, before Lee Mottershead and Trent Masenhelder discussed all the big racing news. Clint Hutchison then shared his best bets for Caulfield Heath on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate, Carl Di Iorio and Trent Masenhelder brought you all the latest news and key information from Caulfield after trackwork on Tuesday morning and the Blue Diamond barrier draw. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio joined Michael Felgate after Tentyris made a massive statement at Flemington on Saturday. Which young Godolphin sprinter is better... Tentyris and Tempted? The boys then discussed all the key talking points leading into Blue Diamond Stakes Day. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate on Friday to preview ALL the action at Flemington ahead of the first Group 1 of the year! There were some STRONG opinions about the feature race. Liam O'Keeffe joined The Verdict and told us what to expect from the Flemington track, before Clayton Douglas shared an update on Giga Kick. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate caught up with Peter Moody and Luke Nolen on Thursday, with a special honour unveiled for Black Caviar. But attention quickly turned to Ole Dancer and her chances of returning a winner at Flemington this weekend. We also got a sneak-peek at some interviews that will be aired on Racing.com next week regarding the bushfire recovery in north-east Victoria. Trent Masenhelder brought us the latest news, before Glenn Ingram told us who to follow from the trials and Ben Asgari ran through his best bets at Pakenham on Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Treasurethe Moment looked to be in sensational touch at the Caulfield jumpouts on Wednesday, cruising to an easy victory. And while he is very happy with how the star mare is progressing, Matt Laurie explained why he wasn't getting too carried away by the performance as she tunes up for her return in the G1 Futurity Stakes. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.