Episodes
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Oaks Day tips, track insights & Sharkie's roughie
It's Crown Oaks Day at Flemington, and Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie are back with a special edition of The Verdict! The boys preview all nine races, with unbeaten favourite Proxima Dea facing her biggest challenge yet from barrier 19 in the Group 1 Crown Oaks. 🏆 Crown Oaks: Can Proxima Dea...
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The comments after the Cup that were hard to cop, and what the future holds for Point Of Law
Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder share their reaction to Point Of Law's brilliant Melbourne Cup win on Tuesday. They explained why it was an all-time great win, also addressing jockey comments after the race. Ciaron Maher's head of bloodstock Will Bourne also joined The Verdict to explain…
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Some last-minute Cup Day mail, the bet that shook Melbourne, and why Felgate is feeling confident
Make sure you catch this one before the races begin! Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie bring you the latest on Melbourne Cup morning, sharing their best bets for the day and quaddies. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit...
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MELBOURNE CUP: Runner-by-runner preview, top four picks and Cup Day best bets!
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie, Nick Foot and international racing guru Lee Mottershead share their thoughts on EVERY runner in the Melbourne Cup, thanks to Unibet. The boys gave their top four picks before also sharing their best bets at Flemington across the day. There were also plenty of…
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BONUS EPISODE: The good oil on ALL five of Joseph O'Brien's contenders in the Melbourne Cup
Kevin Blake is part of Joseph O'Brien's inner sanctum and has been doing sensational work in Australia since arriving ahead of the Melbourne Cup Carnival. The race planner and bloodstock guru joined The Verdict to run through the chances of ALL five of O'Brien's Melbourne Cup runners on Friday.…
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DERBY DAY: Nick Noonan’s 80-1 nibble, the 'forgotten' Coolmore contender, and why the best bet at Flemington is in the most OPEN race of the day!
Christmas has arrived, punters! Derby Day is upon us. Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview a MASSIVE Saturday of racing at Flemington, thanks to Unibet. And what a weekend we have in store! The boys previewed every race at HQ, sharing their best bets and quaddies. Noonan is...
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Shane Jackson's Derby dream, and an update on the Melbourne Cup favourite
Shane Jackson joined The Verdict on Thursday. He saddles up King Snitz in Saturday's $3 million Victoria Derby. Can he become a Group 1-winning trainer? Trent Masenhelder then joined the podcast to share the latest racing news. He caught up with Ciaron Maher, who shared a key update on the...
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Why it's a big few days for Nick Ryan, a key update on Sheza Alibi, and how the Melbourne Cup field is shaping up
Michael Felgate was joined by trainer Nick Ryan on The Verdict podcast. He sends Suntora to the Bendigo Cup on Wednesday and is confident Doubt Time can mix it with the best 3YOs in the country in the Coolmore Stud Stakes this Saturday. Can blinkers give him the edge? Katherine Coleman also…
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Key intel from Flemington trackwork, why Nick Williams is defending the Derby, and Lee Mottershead's read on the internationals
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing. He was joined by Racing.com reporters Ed Sadler and Trent Masenhelder after key pieces of work at Flemington on Tuesday morning. Prominent owner Nick Williams then joined The Verdict to discuss the Victoria Derby and debate over...
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The 'curious' comment after the Cox Plate, the 'perfect' Cup trial, and Nick Foot's big omen bet miss!
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot review the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! The boys reacted to Cosmic Crusader's brilliant Cox Plate win. There's no doubt he's now the horse of the spring! But there was some interesting commentary after the race that caught our attention... All…
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Why each Cox Plate contender can and can't win, a plea to Chris Waller, and the flying filly Shark CAN'T WAIT to see!
The Cox Plate is upon us! Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan did a deep dive on Australia's weight-for-age classic, thanks to Unibet, mounting the case for and against each of the 12 runners in the race before previewing EVERY RACE on the Flemington card. It's an episode not to be...
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The key to Ceolwulf's Cox Plate chances and why history is against Point Of Law in the Melbourne Cup
The Cox Plate is nearly upon us! Joe Pride joined The Verdict to discuss Ceolwulf's chances of victory in the weight-for-age classic. He also shared some of his favourite Cox Plate memories. Jack Turnbull from Ciaron Maher Racing then joined the podcast after Point Of Law's big win in the Geelong...
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Key updates on Sir Delius and The Euphrates, why we're only seeing Vauban now, plus a late Cox Plate twist!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views! He was joined by trainer Adrian Bott, who gave us the latest on Sir Delius heading towards the Cox Plate. Could we see the big boy overseas later this year? The stable also has two key players in the Geelong Cup on Wednesday afternoon!...
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The likely Cox Plate field, Autumn Glow being set for Flemington, and Kevin Blake's insight on Joseph O'Brien's army of Cup contenders
Michael Felgate was joined by Trent Masenhelder and Tim Yeatman to discuss ALL the Cox Plate news after a busy morning at Flemington! Kevin Blake also joined The Verdict. The Irish racing guru is in Australia for the next few weeks and shared some key info on Joseph O'Brien's army of Melbourne…
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The Kingswood clue many punters missed, an update on Half Yours, what brought Ka Ying Rising undone, and some STRONG views on the Cox Plate!
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot review the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! There was a lot to discuss after Saturday's Caulfield Cup meeting. The boys shared the latest on Half Yours. Did many punters miss a key clue leading into the race with Kingswood? His win really shouldn't...
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Sharkie’s massive Thursday night, the 70-1 shot he likes at Caulfield, and your runner-by-runner analysis for the Cup!
You don't want to miss this one! Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan were on the back-up from Thursday night's Spring Celebration event... and they were in fine form! The Shark had a massive night (not for the reasons you might think) and he's keen on some value hopes at Caulfield this...
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Will we see Warwoven in the Cox Plate? A key update on Mr Brightside, and the fascinating feature this Saturday!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! He was joined by Bjorn Baker, who is in RED hot form! He sends Green Spaces to the Caulfield Cup. He also shared an update on whether we'll see Warwoven in the Cox Plate. Ben Hayes gave us the latest news from Lindsay Park. They've…
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The inside word on Enfjaar, what excites Robbie Dolan about this Saturday, and the interesting Ka Ying Rising comment
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! He got the stable mail on international Caulfield Cup contender Enfjaar, with George Tregoning joining The Verdict. Melbourne Cup winner Robbie Dolan then joined the podcast. He can't wait to reunite with Knight's Choice this...
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The big winner (and loser) from the Caulfield Cup barrier draw, plus Calvin McEvoy, Chris Waller, Jack Turnbull and Gavin Bedggood!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views heading towards Caulfield Cup Day! He caught up with Carl Di Iorio from the MRC, who shared his thoughts on the big winners and losers from the barrier draw. Calvin McEvoy, Jack Turnbull, Gavin Bedggood and Chris Waller also joined the podcast!...
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Felgate calls in from hospital, Sharkie cops his medicine, and the 3YO with a strong Cox Plate case (it's not Warwoven)
It was an eventful episode of The Verdict! Michael Felgate had a weekend he'd rather forget, joining Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot from his hospital room on Monday! The boys got stuck into ALL the big talking points from Saturday, and there were plenty of them! Can the three-year-olds coming through...
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The 'perfect' Guineas horse, the BIG bet at Caulfield that caught our eye and Sheza certainty, says Shark!
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview a MASSIVE weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! And what a Saturday we have in store at Caulfield! The boys ran through every race, sharing their best plays for the afternoon. Will Sheza Alibi tick the 2000-metre box? A big bet in the opening...
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The pick of Ciaron Maher's Caulfield contenders, the international who is thriving in Australia, and who to back in the Toorak!?
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views. Jack Turnbull from Ciaron Maher Racing joined the podcast off the top to run through the stable's key contenders on Caulfield Guineas Day. They're hoping to get off to a flyer, with Turnbull also giving a solid push for one of their Group 1...
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The A1 mail on Blind Raise, the big watch on Cosmic Crusader and Nick Noonan's best at Geelong!
Trainer Trent Busuttin joined The Verdict on Wednesday, sharing some invaluable info on Caulfield Guineas contender Blind Raise. Could we be about to see his best performance? Trent Masenhelder then shared some key news updates at a crucial point in the spring. Nick Noonan also gave us his best...
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Chris Waller's fascinating reaction to Pride Of Jenni news, and the horse Mark Zahra 'has a big opinion of'
Michael Felgate was at Caulfield on Tuesday morning to get all the latest news ahead of one of the biggest days on the Victorian racing calendar! He was joined by Carl Di Iorio and Trent Masenhelder to discuss the key talking points, as well as Ka Ying Rising's trial in Sydney, before Felgate...
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Time to panic with the Caulfield Cup favourite? The sneaky good run to follow, and did loyalty cost a win at Flemington?
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot set the agenda after a BIG weekend in racing, thanks to Unibet! There was no shortage of opinion after an eventful Saturday in the mud at Flemington... is it time to panic with the Caulfield Cup favourite? Where should Cosmic Crusader head next? The…
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Shark jumps in the driver's seat, who to pen and who to back in the Flemington mud, and a blowout in the Turnbull!?
Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! There was an early setback, with Michael Felgate unable to join the boys, but the Shark was more than happy to take the keys and jump in the driver's seat. It's shaping as a sloppy affair at Flemington, with a stack of...
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Why the wet won't worry Sir Delius, the inside word on Well Written, and where will Aethelwulf run?
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! Adrian Bott joined the podcast to share an update on Sir Delius, who is favourite to go back-to-back in the Turnbull Stakes. He isn't concerned by the prospect of a wet track. Stephen Marsh then gave us the latest on emerging New...
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Key updates on Half Yours, Natural Fling and Lepolo, plus a big name to miss the Turnbull? And has Reece Goodwin found his stable star?
Tony McEvoy joined Michael Felgate on Wednesday ahead of a big Saturday for the stable. Half Yours heads to the Turnbull Stakes, with how he performs to determine his spring path. Natural Fling looks mighty hard to beat in the Danehill, while Lepolo is a very exciting prospect. Reece Goodwin then...
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Some key news on the internationals, the gun 3YO who somehow flew under the radar, and BZ's best Tuesday play!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! It's been a big 48 hours for the Spring Carnival's international contenders. Paul Bloodworth from Racing Victoria shared the latest. Trent Masenhelder then joined The Verdict to run through some key local news, before we got Brent...
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Felgate's grand final setback, a BIG call to come with a fan favourite, and Shark's smokey for the Guineas
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio review the weekend of racing. The boys started with a quick reflection on grand final weekend... it's safe to say Felgate had a big setback at the end of the game! They then ripped into the weekend, with Jimmysstar returning to his best in the...
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Why it's a HUGE weekend for multis, the big worry with Beiwacht, and what to expect from the Caulfield track this Sunday!
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview a massive weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! We're all set for a monster weekend, with meetings at Mornington and Rosehill to compliment AFL Grand Final Day. It's a huge weekend for the multi! The boys were joined by Sam Bennetts, who shared...
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Giga Kick primed for Manikato bounce, the first 2YOs emerge and some early Caulfield value!
Michael Felgate was joined by Clayton Douglas ahead of Sunday’s Group 1 Manikato Stakes, with Giga Kick looking to bounce back second-up at Caulfield. Ed Sadler checked in from Flemington after the first significant two-year-old jumpouts of the season, identifying several Team McEvoy juveniles to...
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The VJA and MRC address the Caulfield track situation, how Guest House will be ridden this Saturday, and a BIG boost to the VRC Derby!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. He started by covering off on the situation surrounding the Caulfield track and the decision to move the rail on short notice before Saturday's meeting. Victorian Jockeys' Association boss Matt Hyland had his say, before Melbourne…
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The Manikato fancy now sweating on a run, and the BIG decision looming with emerging Melbourne Cup contender
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views. He was joined by trainer Matt Smith, who has Australia's most exciting emerging stayer, Aethelwulf, on his hands! He gave us the latest on plans for the horse and whether we will see him target the Melbourne Cup this spring. Trent Masenhelder...
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The horse with Zoolander's problem, why Angel Capital is great for racing, and the emerging Cup contender
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot set the agenda after another big weekend of racing! There was heaps to discuss after an eventful Saturday at Caulfield… Angel Capital finally broke through for a G1 win. Foot explained why the horse is great for racing. And what's with Lindermann's form...
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The underrated Underwood hope, the race Shark CANNOT wait for, and a tale of two Freedmans...
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! The boys came armed with a stack of plays at Caulfield this Saturday... The Shark LOVES his handicap racing and the Rupert Clarke Stakes has him up and about. He's also found a horse he reckons has…
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MUST LISTEN: What Joseph O'Brien makes of his Melbourne and Caulfield Cup contenders!
You don't want to miss this one! Champion Irish trainer Joseph O'Brien joined Michael Felgate on Thursday after the release of this year's Melbourne and Caulfield Cup weights. He could have as many as TEN runners in this year's edition of our most famous race. Who is coming? Which race will they...
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Why Phillip Stokes is up and about, the case for Tom Kitten, and the key to Point Barrow's weekend hopes
Phillip Stokes joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday. He has a couple of leading chances heading to Caulfield this Saturday. He gave a strong push for Regal Award in the Rupert Clarke Stakes, warning punters not to underestimate one of his other runners. Sam Freedman then joined the podcast to...
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What Tom Dabernig learned about Oliveanotherday, the plan for Sepals this spring, and the big call coming with Cup weights
Tom Dabernig joined The Verdict podcast on Wednesday to discuss Oliveanotherday's performance at Flemington last Saturday. Will we see him down the straight again? Cliff Brown then joined the podcast to discuss his two Rupert Clarke Stakes contenders. Trent Masenhelder covered off on the latest...
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Key intel from the Caulfield gallops, Joe Pride's Ceolwulf conundrum and the early word on Europe's spring contenders
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing. Ed Sadler was at Caulfield on Tuesday morning and caught up with Chris Waller, who shared plenty of interesting snippets about his likely weekend team. Joe Pride then joined The Verdict, explaining why he's going to hold back putting...
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Felgate, Sharkie and Foot ALL make MASSIVE spring calls, Bjorn Baker’s Flemington secret, and the spring contender flying under the radar…
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot review the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! And there was STACKS to discuss after a massive Saturday at Flemington and Rosehill. The boys came out firing with big spring calls. Who are the real Cox Plate contenders? Will Sheza Alibi lose again?…
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Shark's new obsession, the pick of the HOT favourites at Flemington, and what the Makybe scratchings mean for Sheza Alibi
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! And the Shark has a new obsession! He was off the MCG on Friday after the podcast recording. The boys ripped through the Flemington card, finding plenty of bets to be had. Liam O'Keeffe gave us the…
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Key updates on Mr Brightside, Hard Kick, Arkansaw Kid, Storm Leopard, Streisand and Tales Of Time
It was a jam-packed edition of The Verdict podcast on Thursday! Ben Hayes from Lindsay Park gave an update on the stable’s key weekend contenders. Can Mr Brightside win a fourth Makybe Diva Stakes? Hard Kick, Arkansaw Kid, Gin Twist and Storm Leopard are some of their other interesting runners....
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SPRING FUTURES! A couple of 50-1 plays in G1s, some Coolmore mail, and can Felgate land another spring multi!?
You don't want to miss this one! Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot have cast their eyes over the upcoming spring features and found plenty of early plays in Group 1 races. There were a couple of 50-1 bets floated, some interesting mail shared ahead of the Coolmore Stud Stakes and can...
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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets at Sandown and Hong Kong! (September 9, 2026)
There are some nice races at Sandown this arvo! And Hong Kong racing returns! Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison shared his best bets on The Verdict podcast. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au
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The enormity of Paddy Payne Snr’s racing legacy, a Cox Plate surprise, Grahame Begg’s stable mail, and how the My Gladiola camp celebrated!
Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. We started Wednesday's episode reflecting on the sad loss of Paddy Payne Snr. What a legacy he leaves. Racing.com reporter Trent Masenhelder joined The Verdict to discuss, before sharing the latest racing news. Grahame Begg then shared...
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Get the latest from Flemington trackwork, what to make of Giga Kick's return, and why history is against Sheza Alibi this Saturday
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing. A host of big names were at Flemington on Tuesday ahead of Saturday's massive meeting. Gai Waterhouse, Chris Waller and Calvin McEvoy were among them. Clayton Douglas then joined the podcast to give punters the latest on Giga Kick...
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Why you shouldn’t give this star filly the flick, Felgate and Foot’s clash over the Concorde, and the form you should take on this spring
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Foot review the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet. The boys started with Saturday's Group 1 Moir Stakes at Sandown. My Gladiola was terrific in victory, but you shouldn't be jumping off Natural Fling, who was beaten as favourite. Felgate and Foot clashed...
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The big question before having a bet this weekend, Felgate and Shark's side bet, and an exciting announcement!
Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie preview the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! The boys ran through the entire Moir Stakes Day card, finding a few horses they're keen to play... but a BIG question needs answering before having a bet! Who wins the Moir? There are plenty of live hopes. And there...
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Pub chat? Or possible? The clash racing fans would love to see... PLUS the latest on Well Written
Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! Ed Sadler joined The Verdict to react to the news of Romantic Warrior's retirement from racing. He also had an update on Ka Ying Rising. Sadler and Felgate also discussed the proposed match race between the superstar sprinter and...