The Verdict with Michael Felgate

Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder take a look at the final meeting of the season at Flemington. And we could be seeing a VERY smart horse run! But why are we seeing Hard Kick in the depths of winter, when a Coolmore Stud Stakes looks the likely target later this year? The boys discuss. The Shark also shared his thoughts about Stern Idol's chances of winning on the flat. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder discuss all the big talking points from the weekend of racing. They've found a few winners who might be worth following. The boys also reacted to big news about the pattern, although things didn't exactly play out how they expected... THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Noonan, Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder take a look at ALL the key racing action this weekend! They preview all nine races at Caulfield, sharing their best bets on the program. Nicko is keen to be with a returning talent at a nice price in the feature. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 the best staying performances from the 2025-26 racing season. It's safe to say that discussion was dominated by one horse! Calvin McEvoy joined the show to reflect on a spring he'll never, ever, forget! THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate and Clint Hutchison take a look back at the best sprinting performances from the 2025-26 racing season. They were joined by ratings guru Dan O'Sullivan, who revealed his top 10 for the season. Could we have a surprise challenger for Ka Ying Rising in The Everest this spring? THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder review all the key races from the weekend, discussing all the big talking points. What level can Clevor Trever reach? How good was Ndola? And the Shark was full of praise for an emerging trainer. There is also a horse who the boys think we should be following into the spring out of the winter months. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 Trent Masenhelder on The Verdict podcast on Friday to preview all the action on Finals Day at Flemington. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mick Sharkie joined Trent Masenhelder on Monday to review all the key action from the weekend. Splash Back won the final Group 1 for the season, but do we have too many majors in Australia? Shark says a decision needs to be made (and fast) to correct the pattern. The boys also shared some horses to follow from the meeting at Caulfield. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nick Noonan and Trent Masenhelder preview all nine races at Caulfield this Saturday! What can we expect from the track? Who are the horses to follow? The boys then had a look at the final Group 1 for the season. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trent Masenhelder brings you the latest racing news and views. A few Group 1 stars are back in work ahead of the spring. Kelvin Southey joined The Verdict to discuss Bazaball Rewarded's chances of winning again this weekend at Caulfield. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 the best two-year-old performances of the 2025-26 Australian racing season, highlighting some horses to follow when they return this spring. Ratings guru Daniel O'Sullivan also had his say. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 the best middle-distance performances of the 2025-26 Australian racing season. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clint Hutchison joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to review ALL the key racing action from the weekend! Lee Mottershead also joined the podcast to discuss all the big stories from Royal Ascot this year. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 Racing.com form analyst Nick Noonan on Friday to preview EVERY race at Flemington this Saturday. Track manager Liam O'Keeffe shared some invaluable information about how the track may play, as well as offering up some greyhound mail! Nick Noonan is keen to back another talented horse from Patrick Payne's stable, before setting his sights north of the border for his best of the weekend. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari joined The Verdict to share his best plays at Moe on Thursday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 racing news and views. Trent Masenhelder had the Royal Ascot wrap after a dominant showing from Ombudsman was the highlight on Day 2. Mick Sharkie then joined the podcast for a special appearance on a Thursday! Ben Asgari then shared his best bets at Moe on Thursday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison shares his best bets for Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder bring you ALL the news you need to know after Day 1 at Royal Ascot. There was no luck for Overpass and Asfoora, but James McDonald managed to strike late in the day. Could we see a European G1 winner come to Australia? Clint Hutchison then joined the podcast to share his best bets for Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Sam Lyons shares his best bets for Tuesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Henry Dwyer, Lee Mottershead, Carl Di Iorio, Trent Masenhelder and Sam Lyons all joined Michael Felgate on an action-packed edition of The Verdict podcast. How is Asfoora actually going? Henry Dwyer gave us the latest ahead of her return to Royal Ascot. Lee Mottershead shared all you need to know about the leading hopes this week, before Carl Di Iorio discussed the details of a major Caulfield Cup announcement. Trent Masenhelder had the latest local news, before we got Sam Lyons' best bets for Tuesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 the weekend of racing! Could Tron Bolt be a big-time spring player after his JJ Atkins win? Where is Half Yours at? The Cups champ went winless this campaign. But was there an excuse at the weekend? The boys discussed some spicy social media action, before discussing some lovely stories across the weekend. Ethan Brown rode a treble at Sha Tin on Saturday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 join Michael Felgate to preview all the key weekend action. They run their eyes over the meeting at Sandown, with testing conditions expected. The boys then went north to take a look at the Group 1 action at Eagle Farm, with Shark and Nicko both making a case for value hope in the Stradbroke at a BIG price. And can Pride Of Jenni win the Q22? THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 The Verdict podcast by Ben Hayes, who gave a comprehensive preview of Lindsay Park's weekend team. There are two runners in particular he's keen on! Calvin McEvoy then shared an update on Half Yours ahead of the Q22. He's making no excuses this Saturday! Team McEvoy will also unveil a possible Cox Plate contender at Eagle Farm earlier in the day. Trent Masenhelder then shared some key news updates ahead of the weekend, before Glenn Ingram gave us some horses to follow from the trials. Ben Asgari then shared his best bets at Seymour on Thursday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison shares his best bets at Sale on Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 The Verdict podcast by trainer Cliff Brown, who sends a couple of hopes to the Group 1 Stradbroke Handicap this Saturday. He hasn’t given up on Sepal’s chances of landing a big blow this campaign. We then got the latest on High Torque, who incredibly raced at Kilmore on Monday before competing in an off the track event in the SAME week. Trent Masenhelder then shared some key news updates ahead of the weekend, before we got Clint Hutchison’s best bets for Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form guru Sam Lyons shares his best plays at Donald on Tuesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 all the latest news and views. Matt Cumani joined The Verdict to discuss his strong recent commentary defending the distance of the Victoria Derby, amid calls to reduce it to 2000 metres. Lee Mottershead then joined the podcast to cover off on the controversy at Epsom at the weekend, as well as the latest on whether Calandagan could be coming to Australia. Trent Masenhelder had some breaking news out of Queensland, before Sam Lyons shared his best bets at Donald on Tuesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 unpack all the key weekend racing action! They were joined on The Verdict podcast by Michael Shepherdson after Ghetto Supastar won AGAIN at big odds at Flemington. Felgate and the Shark covered off on all the key talking points, looking ahead to Saturday's big meeting at Eagle Farm. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 join Michael Felgate in the hunt for weekend winners! They were joined by Liam O’Keeffe, who gave us the all-important update on the condition of the Flemington track, with winter well and truly setting in. Nick Noonan is backing in an apprentice to find plenty of winners at HQ this Saturday, while the Shark went to sleep on Thursday night thinking about a value hope in the back end of the card. They also shared their G1 plays in the Queensland Oaks! THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Geelong this Thursday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 The Verdict podcast by Robert Wellwood, who has Solid Gold on the back-up in the Queensland Oaks this Saturday after a nice effort against the boys last Saturday. Has she slipped under the radar? Andrew Brown then joined the podcast ahead of a massive weekend of racing in the United States. A Melbourne Cup spot is up for grabs in the US over the next 24 hours... Trent Masenhelder then covered off some news closer to home, before Glenn Ingram gave us the horses to follow from the trials. Ben Asgari then shared his best bets at Geelong. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison shares his best plays at Sandown this Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 news in racing. He was joined by Lee Mottershead from Racing Post, who shared some key updates from Europe as the flat season begins to gain momentum. Could an Australian owned horse win the Epsom Derby? And what is the latest on Calandagan's possible Cox Plate tilt? Trent Masenhelder then covered off on the big stories domestically, before Clint Hutchison shared his best bets at Sandown on Wednesday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 off the top on The Verdict podcast by Trent Masenhelder, who shared some breaking news. As always, there’s plenty happening in the world of racing. Henry Plumptre from Cambridge Stud then joined the podcast to share an update on Joliestar ahead of her trip to Royal Ascot. He discussed what the likely plan was for the gun mare after her run in the Diamond Jubilee Stakes. Lachy Neindorf also joined the show. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 the weekend of racing. They were joined on The Verdict by Michael Suey – the Melbourne Racing Club’s Head of Racecourses – to address the situation with the Caulfield track at the weekend. Tom Prebble also joined the podcast to speak about his horse Clevor Trever, who won again on Saturday. Henry Field from Newgate also joined The Verdict after Providence won the Queensland Derby. Jett Stanley then joined the podcast to chat about his daring ride on Hezdarnhottoo in the lucky last. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? 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 to preview all the weekend action! They shared their best bets at Caulfield, with some strong opinions surrounding some well-fancied runners! Sam Bennetts gave us the latest on the track, before former jockey Jess McNeil (nee Payne) joined the podcast to chat about her exciting ownership journey! The boys also previewed the Group 1 action in Queensland. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari joined The Verdict to share his best bets at Moe. 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 The Verdict podcast by Mick Kent Jnr on Thursday, who shared some very valuable intel on a host of the stable’s leading weekend chances, including Bustling, Zambardo and an import who has been well-backed ahead of his debut for the stable. Trent Masenhelder shared a few key news updates ahead of the weekend, before Glenn Ingram and Ben Asgari joined the podcast to share a few horses they're keen on over the coming days, and the boys were CONFIDENT this week! 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.

Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict podcast to share 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 on The Verdict podcast by arguably Australia’s most influential voice when it comes to breeding – Antony Thompson from Widden Stud. He’s the new president of Thoroughbred Breeders Australia. We then found out what Zaaki is up to in retirement! Australian Olympian Shenae Lowings joined the podcast to explain. Trent Masenhelder brought us all the latest news, before Kael Pennuto delivered his ‘Crystal Call’ for Thursday. Clint Hutchison shared his best bets at Caulfield Heath. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Hamilton 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.

It was jam-packed edition of The Verdict podcast on Tuesday! Michael Felgate was joined by Jabez Johnstone after his brilliant Saturday at Sandown. We’ll be seeing A LOT more of the talented Tasmanian jockey in Victoria over the coming weeks. Marc Murphy joined The Verdict after Birdman’s win in the Doomben Cup. The former footy star watched the race at a popular Melbourne pub. Trent Masenhelder then shared a few key updates ahead of the weekend, before David Strehlau ran through his best bets at Hamilton. 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 discuss all the big talking points from the weekend of racing! They were joined by trainer Lloyd Kennewell after Meridius scored at Sandown at a nice price. But it could have been an even bigger Saturday for Kennewell, had Landmark hung on for a win earlier in the meeting. Champion trainer Chris Waller also joined The Verdict after recording his 200th career Group 1 win on Saturday. 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 to preview all the key weekend action! There are some VERY interesting runners at Sandown this Saturday, with the King's horse to make his return ahead of a likely tilt at the Melbourne Cup later this year. The Shark and Nicko are both aligned on a $17 chance in Race 5! Grahame Begg gave The Verdict listeners a BIG push for one of his weekend runners, earlier this week, but has the race come up a little stronger than first thought? The boys then assessed the Group 1 Doomben Cup. Will Pride Of Jenni get it all her own 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.

Nick Noonan joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Seymour on Thursday. 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.

There was PLENTY of news on Thursday’s edition of The Verdict podcast. Michael Felgate was joined off the top by Trent Masenhelder after the awful news emerged of Steve Richard’s passing. Mick Guerin then shared some important news surrounding New Zealand racing. Outgoing Victorian politician Tim Bull then joined the podcast, sharing some very interesting comments about what he thinks racing needs to do in the coming years to ‘future proof’ the industry in a time of great financial uncertainty in Australia. Glenn Ingram brought us his latest trial report, before Nick Noonan shared his best bets at Seymour on Thursday. 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.

Racing.com form analyst Brent Zerafa joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Caulfield this 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 on The Verdict podcast by Tony McEvoy on Wednesday. He gave us the latest on Half Yours ahead of Saturday's Group 1 Doomben Cup. They're looking to turn the tables on Pride Of Jenni, and while a compact field may help her chances, McEvoy is hoping another factor will play into the Melbourne Cup winner's hands this weekend. International racing guru Lee Mottershead also joined The Verdict, with the European flat season about to heat up. He made some exciting comments about the possibility of one of Europe's best horses lining up in this year's Cox Plate. Brent Zerafa also shared his best bets for Caulfield 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.

Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets at 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 brings you the latest racing news and views. He was joined on The Verdict podcast on Tuesday by trainer Ed Cummings, who recently resurrected his training career and has set up a Flemington base. He's got some runners to follow in the coming weeks. Gun Western Australian jockey Willie Pike joined the podcast after his recent Hall Of Fame honour. His Melbourne Cup dream is also very alive after Zakouma's weekend win. Trent Masenhelder had the latest on a Golden Slipper winner, who may sell for a fortune, if connections to choose to put her up for sale. David Strehlau then shared his best bets at 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.