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Renowned racing broadcaster, Michael Felgate, brings you the latest news, views and interviews in the world of horse racing (and hopefully a few winners, too!)
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Racing Victoria's Chief Executive Officer joined Michael Felgate for an extended chat after the release of a number of key figures surrounding the 2025 Spring Carnival. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review a big weekend of racing! They discussed Berkeley Square's back-to-back win in the Ballarat Cup, as well as Cosmic Crusader's Group 1 success in Perth. Jason Benbow from Stony Creek joined The Verdict to discuss Sunday's situation with the track. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Ballarat Cup Day is renowned as one of the toughest meetings on the racing calendar, but the Friday Form Focus team is back to help punters find winners—and some serious value—this Saturday. Regular analyst Nick Noonan is away on his bucks party, but has sent through his tips, including a $26 chance in the Cup. Host Michael Felgate and form expert The Shark have stepped up to deliver a bumper edition of the show. The best news? This episode is packed with tips at double-figure odds, giving punters plenty of value on one of Victoria’s most competitive race days. If you’re looking for Ballarat Cup betting strategies, value plays, and expert insights, this is an edition you simply can’t miss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Felgate was joined by Andrew Gluyas on The Verdict to get the latest on Air Assault, who looks a key hope in Saturday's Ballarat Cup. Josh McLoughlan, Glenn Ingram and Brent Zerafa then joined the podcast to share their 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.auSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Felgate was joined by Troy Corstens from the ATA on Wednesday to discuss fresh changes to the scratching fee structure in Victoria, and how it’s been received by trainers. He was then joined by UK racing guru Lee Mottershead, who covered the burning issues in Europe right now. Could we see a controversial jumping star run in the Melbourne Cup next year? We then got Clint Hutchison’s mail for 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 caught up with two senior jockeys who've enjoyed some recent success on the back of a lot of hard work. Sam Lyons then joined The Verdict to run through a couple of racing's burning issues before sharing his best bets at Donald 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 and Mick Sharkie review a big weekend of racing and set the agenda for the week ahead! They were joined by Aaron Purcell after Farag went back-to-back in the Jericho Cup on Sunday. Sean Dingwall from Trilogy Racing also joined the podcast after Libertad won the G1 Winterbottom Stakes in the west on Saturday! The boys reviewed all the key action at Caulfield on Saturday, with the Shark explaining why it pays to watch the ads on Racing.com. They also spoke about the epic edition of the Japan Cup.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to run through all their key plays at Caulfield ahead of the Spring Finale on Saturday. They're both VERY keen on one of the favourites! They also cast their eye west, sharing their thoughts on the G1 Winterbottom Stakes. 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 got some very interesting stable snippets ahead of Saturday's Spring Finale at Caulfield, including a nice push for a value runner from Phillip Stokes. We also got the latest on an incredible comeback story at Caulfield. A stack of tips followed, as well as a shoutout for Julius Sandhu after he gave us a nice-priced winner on Wednesday's podcast! 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 was joined on Wednesday by Robbie Griffiths, who shared the latest on Rey Magnerio ahead of the G1 Winterbottom Stakes. He'll be ridden by Willie Pike. We also got the latest on a few key contenders in the big races at Caulfield this Saturday. Julius Sandhu shared an update on his stable's main chances over the coming days, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for the day, as well as his thoughts on a big Sunday at Hong Kong. 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 on Tuesday by Jenny Graham, who made a remarkable return to the training ranks after a two-year hiatus at the weekend... and she may have just unearthed a Golden Slipper contender! Henry Dwyer also joined The Verdict to share the latest on Asfoora after she was crowned Europe's premier sprinter for the season. Dwyer also shared what's next for his star mare. Dave Strehlau then shared his best bets at Ararat! 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 Brent Zerafa to review an incredible weekend of racing, capped off by some trademark brilliance from a couple of superstars in Hong Kong. They were joined by Logan Bates, who rode Jigsaw to victory in The Meteorite on Saturday. The boys then shared their thoughts on other big moments from the weekend of racing, setting the agenda for the week ahead! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After last week’s heroics, you don’t want to miss this! Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie were joined on The Verdict podcast by Nick Noonan, who tipped a couple of long-shot winners on debut last Friday, to preview all the action at Cranbourne this weekend! And he’s hoping to find some value winners again! The Shark also shared his best bets for the program, making a VERY interesting comparison about a horse on the way… 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.
Ben Hayes and Cindy Alderson joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday, with both trainers sending strong chances to Cranbourne this Saturday. Hayes shared the pick of Lindsay Park's runners over the coming days, also giving a big push for Arkansaw Kid in The Meteorite. Alderson sends Jigsaw to The Meteorite, but there's another race on the card she'd dearly love to win. And if the confidence of The Verdict tipsters is any indication, we'll have plenty of ammo to fire this weekend. 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 got the latest on a handful of leading chances at Cranbourne this weekend. He caught up with Mick Kent Jnr, Gavin Bedggood and Grahame Begg, who all offered some key snippets on their runners. He was then joined by Clint Hutchison, who 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 was joined by Lucy Yeomans and Fred Kersley on The Verdict podcast on Tuesday. They've both got huge opportunities in big money races this weekend! We then got the latest from Racing.com reporter Tim Yeatman, who was at Cranbourne to collect some key intel ahead of Saturday's Cranbourne Cup and The Meteorite! Barry Bowditch from Magic Millions also joined the podcast after the release of this year's Magic Millions catalogue, where a fan favourite on the track is creating plenty of buzz ahead of the sale.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Sam Lyons for the full weekend review! They started the podcast with a fierce discussion about the end of spring and how the calendar looks, and whether it's working. They went on to discuss Jimmysstar’s win in the CF Orr Stakes, as well as Angel Capital’s run and where the horse can get his much-needed Group 1 next year. There was also HEAPS more on the agenda! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie on Friday to run through ALL the action at Caulfield this weekend! And with Carl Di Iorio's departure, the boys were joined by a new special guest tipster! Sam Bennetts from Caulfield also joined the podcast to share the latest on the track. 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 brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's exciting meeting at Caulfield. He got the latest from Luke Oliver about the luckless Teine Aulelei before catching up with John McArdle, who has the hot favourite - My Gladiola - in the $1 million Move To Strike Thoroughbred Club Stakes. Enver Jusufovic also shared some key info about Pinstriped, who tackles the CF Orr Stakes. We then got a STACK of tips for the coming days from a few resident gurus! 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 was joined by Yulong's Sam Fairgray on Wednesday morning to get the latest on Via Sistina after she finished the spring in style on Saturday! Fairgray revealed her autumn campaign is very likely to be her last. He also shared exciting news about a potential trip to Royal Ascot for a couple of Yulong stars we saw at Flemington on Saturday, as well as his thoughts on Angel Capital's chances in the CF Orr Stakes this weekend. Will Hayes then joined The Verdict to provide an update on Evaporate, who'll also contest the Group 1 at Caulfield this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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