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The Verdict with Michael Felgate — 175 episodes

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TUESDAY TIPS! David Strehlau's best bets at Swan Hill (July 28, 2026)

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The latest on Sheza Alibi’s spring plans, the answer Felgate wasn’t expecting, and farewell to a couple of Australian racing stars

3

The query Shark still has with Cosmic Crusader and Troy Corstens shares a cracking Baraqiel yarn!

4

The favourites to follow (and avoid!) at Caulfield this weekend, and the price Felgate is FLAT he missed!

5

THURSDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons' best bets at Warrnambool (July 23, 2026)

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The inside word on Ciaron Maher's key hopes this Saturday, and some valuable mail about Cosmic Crusader

7

WEDNESDAY WINNERS! David Strehlau's best at Sandown (July 22, 2026)

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The ‘big target’ in mind for Concord Connie, Nick Ryan’s stable mail, and a timely reminder about racing’s importance to Victoria

9

TUESDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons shares his best bets at Moe (July 21, 2026)

10

Where we'll see Ozzie Kheir's stars this spring, an epic comeback on the cards, and your Tuesday winners!

11

Some BIG news about The Verdict, why it was a ‘special’ Saturday at Flemington, and Grahame Begg does it again!

12

Why are we seeing Hard Kick in the depths of winter? Can Stern Idol win at Flemington? And the full weekend preview!

13

The weekend winners to get excited about, the recent news that stunned Shark, plus the full weekend review

14

'I might have gone crazy': Nick Noonan's value play in the Monash, and the young gun Sharkie is KEEN to have a crack at in the first!

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SEASON IN REVIEW: The moment Calvin McEvoy knew the stable had a Cups contender

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SEASON IN REVIEW: Is this Chris Waller star our best hope of knocking off Ka Ying Rising this spring?

17

What level can Clevor Trever reach? The trainer you should keep an eye on, and the winter young gun to follow this spring

18

The returning mare who left Shark saying 'oh no' at acceptances, Nick Noonan's best at HQ and the FULL weekend preview!

19

The bold call Sharkie says racing needs to make (and soon), plus the full weekend review!

20

Nick Noonan's best bets for the weekend, and a look at the final G1 for the season!

21

The G1 stars back in work, a BIG change to the world's best race, and the key to Bazaball Rewarded winning again this week!

22

SEASON IN REVIEW: The 2YOs to follow this spring (and those you may have forgotten!)

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SEASON IN REVIEW: Via's victory lap, the emergence of 'Baby Winx' and Sir Delius shines

24

Who Hutch is keen to follow from Flemington, a bit of niggle at Royal Ascot, and what to make of Joliestar?

25

Nick Noonan's 'good thing' this Saturday, a greyhound tip from Liam O'Keeffe, and has Patrick Payne got ANOTHER young gun on his hands?

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THURSDAY TIPS! Ben Asgari's best bets at Moe (June 18, 2026)

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The horse we'd love to see at Flemington this week, and a special Thursday showing from Sharkie

28

WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets for Caulfield Heath (June 17, 2026)

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The Royal Ascot winner who could come to Australia, and the EXCITING unbeaten sprinter making their return at Caulfield today

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TUESDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons' best bets at Ballarat (June 16, 2026)

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A major Caulfield Cup announcement, and the inside mail ahead of a HUGE week at Royal Ascot

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Where is Half Yours actually at? A spicy social media exchange, and Ethan Brown's special day at Sha Tin

33

The key to finding winners at Sandown this Saturday, a BIG value play in a G1, and the case for Jenni in the Q22

34

Cox Plate contender to make Australian debut, Lindsay Park’s weekend best, and a BIG move for popular trainer

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets at Sale (June 10, 2026)

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Why Cliff Brown hasn’t given up on Sepals this campaign, G1 weather watch, and the horse who competed on AND off the track in the same week!

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TUESDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons' best bets at Donald (June 9, 2026)

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A trainer's defence of our Derby, some breaking two-year-old news, and musical chairs in the G1 Stradbroke

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The big betting move that caught Sharkie’s eye on Saturday, the underdog who is FILLING his owner’s pockets at Flemington, and the UNBELIEVABLE punting tale from the UK

40

The jockey Nick Noonan is all-in on at Flemington, and the value hope the Shark went to sleep thinking about!

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THURSDAY TIPS! Ben Asgari's best bets at Geelong (June 4, 2026)

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Why it may pay to stick with a filly on the G1 back-up, a Cup spot up for grabs, and a bet in the first at Flemington this Saturday!

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets at Sandown (June 3, 2026)

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Lee Mottershead shares some key international updates, awful news out of Queensland, and Hutchi’s best at Sandown

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Young gun gets big ride in the Stradbroke, Lachy Neindorf’s focus this winter, and could Joliestar stay in the UK after Royal Ascot?

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What convinced Jett Stanley to roll the dice, the Caulfield track issue explained, and Tom Prebble's exciting colt

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The well-backed import the boys are keen to take on, what to do with Rosberg and Bustling? And the G1 fancy who’ll ‘swim’ in Queensland

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THURSDAY TIPS! Ben Asgari's best bets at Moe (May 28, 2026)

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Some VERY valuable weekend intel from a leading Melbourne stable, and why Ben Asgari is UP and about this Thursday!

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets at Caulfield Heath (May 27, 2026)

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The big ‘challenge’ facing breeders, could Zaaki end up at the Olympics? And Yulong grabs another gun mare

52

TUESDAY TIPS: David Strehlau's best bets for Hamilton (May 26, 2026)

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The young gun jockey ready to take Victoria by storm, and how a former footy star celebrated Birdman’s Group 1 win

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The 125-1 all-up that JUST missed on Saturday, why Chris Waller used to ‘avoid’ a couple of racing icons, how good is The Next Episode?

55

Nick Noonan's 'one worry' with Gilded Water, a big push for a $17 chance, and the G1 star who could get 'every favour' this weekend

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THURSDAY TIPS! Nick Noonan's best bets at Seymour (May 21, 2026)

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Tributes flow for G1-winning trainer, Tim Bull’s interesting advice for Victorian racing, and the phantom call that was BANG on!

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Brent Zerafa's best bets at Caulfield (May 20, 2026)

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The big advantage Half Yours will have this Saturday, and the international superstar who is a ‘very real’ chance of coming to Melbourne this spring

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TUESDAY TIPS! David Strehlau's best bets at Horsham (May 19, 2026)

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The household racing name that’s returned to Flemington, the best horse Willie Pike has ridden, and Slipper winner to sell for a fortune?

62

The incredible story behind Rothfire's return to G1 glory, Grahame Begg shares some handy stable mail, and the Flemington runner-up The Shark wants to follow

63

Some HOT mail out of Lindsay Park, Shark’s value plays in the G1 Doomben 10,000, and will a hype horse deliver this Saturday?

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THURSDAY TIPS: Nick Noonan's best bets for Werribee (May 14, 2026)

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Henry Dwyer’s best this weekend (plus the latest on Asfoora), and the horse Felgate used to have a share in worth following from the trials

66

WEDNESDAY WINNERS: Brent Zerafa's best bets for Bendigo (May 13, 2026)

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The daredevil jockey about to represent Australia, the question a gun colt will answer this Saturday, a ripping tale from Hamish McLachlan, and your Wednesday winners!

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TUESDAY TIPS! David Strehlau's best bets at Moe (May 12, 2026)

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A lovely Mother's Day story at Mornington, the latest on Mr Brightside, and some handy mail about a last-start winner at Moe today!

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Why Felgate and Sharkie were ‘kicking themselves’ on Saturday, and did we see a star two-year-old emerge?

71

What Shark has in common with Stern Idol, the one query with Half Yours, and the (tiny) $126 bet Nick Noonan is cheering this Saturday

72

THE 'BOOL DAY 3: Some brilliant stories from Warrnambool, and The Verdict favourite who has a Cup contender!

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THE 'BOOL DAY 2: The latest on a forgotten G1 winner, and some mail from Matt Williams!

74

THE 'BOOL DAY 1: Get the inside word from Symon Wilde and Shane Jackson

75

Big-priced winners land as Warrnambool looms, Teo Nugent relives Derby breakthrough and wet-track chaos builds

76

A CONFIDENT bet in the lucky last, the star import to keep a close eye on at Bendigo, and why the SA Derby fave is SO short

77

THURSDAY TIPS! Ben Asgari's best bets at Ballarat (April 30, 2026)

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Where Gold Coast Belle will run this Saturday, the incredible comeback story at Bendigo, an important Angel Capital update and a Kentucky Derby tip

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS: Clint Hutchison's best bets at Caulfield (April 29, 2026)

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Royal Ascot plans aborted with G1 winner, why Mark Walker was so confident Geegees Mistruth had won the Sangster, and a nervous wait for the SA Derby fave...

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TUESDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons' best bets at Mornington (April 27, 2026)

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Ka Ying Rising rated better than Black Caviar, the plan with Concord Connie, and farewell to a fan favourite

83

Hong Kong stars shine, the G1 win that meant a lot, and where to next for a dominant Flemington winner?

84

Friday Form Focus: Morphettville Group 1s, Flemington Anzac Day value and Romantic Warrior’s “genuine test” at Sha Tin

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THURSDAY TIPS! David Strehlau's best bets at Kyneton (April 23, 2026)

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The reason to forgive Rosberg, the key to My Gladiola's G1 chances, and the tick-over trial that caught Glenn Ingram's eye

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WEDNESDAY WINNERS! Clint Hutchison's best bets at Geelong (April 22, 2026)

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Why Skybird has such a strong case in the Sangster, and a G1-winning trainer's massive call with his small stable

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TUESDAY TIPS! Sam Lyons shares his best bets at Swan Hill (April 21, 2026)

90

Debate rages over sudden Godolphin retirements, the unbeaten Tasmanian colt to keep a close eye on, and some early mail for The ‘Bool

91

Why it may pay to forgive a few flops from the weekend, and the rapid rise of Lachlan Neindorf

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The Mornington Cup contender with a second to Sir Delius, and Nick Noonan’s lock in the lucky last

93

THURSDAY TIPS: Ben Asgari's best bets at Pakenham (April 16, 2026)

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The emerging local star you shouldn't underestimate in The Quokka, and who to follow from the trials

95

Tributes flow for champion sprinter, and Hutchi's big claim about Romantic Warrior!

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TUESDAY TIPS: Sam Lyons' best bets at Donald (April 14, 2026)

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Why you shouldn’t count out the Cup winner this Saturday, and the small stable chasing Mornington Cup glory

98

How Sir Delius got back to his best, what to make of Autumn Glow, and an apprentice

99

The G1 contender The Shark has been 'waiting' to back, and ANOTHER big value tip from Nick Noonan!

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THURSDAY TIPS: Ben Asgari's best bets at Pakenham (April 9, 2026)

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What J-Mac said about Autumn Glow before her debut, why Winx's first foal will never race, and WHAT to do with Pride Of Jenni!?

102

WEDNESDAY WINNERS: Clint Hutchison's best bets at Sale (April 8, 2026)

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A trainer declares one, the latest on Dom Sutton’s Oaks duo, and Australia’s growing Royal Ascot army

104

The G1 jockey report that isn’t true, why Ka Ying Rising has entered Black Caviar territory, and the reason Autumn Glow stood no chance in the Doncaster

105

Sheza top-class filly, history for Rachel King, another feature race win for Gavin Bedggood

106

An Easter tipping extravaganza, Nick Noonan's special in Sydney, and has he sparked a Tasmanian trend!?

107

WEDNESDAY WINNERS: Clint Hutchison's best bets for Geelong (April 1, 2025)

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The emerging superstar who slipped through Chris Waller's fingers, inside the decision to sell Streisand, and your Wednesday winners!

109

TUESDAY TIPS: Sam Lyons' best bets for Kilmore (March 31, 2026)

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BIG breaking news about a Group 1 winner, and the 'outrageous' comments from a prominent owner

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What sparked the ‘biggest roar’ at Flemington on Saturday, and why Saturday’s quinella meant so much to Shawn Mathrick

112

The Shark’s SCATHING assessment of a scorching hot favourite, the ‘obvious’ bet at Flemington and can Nick Noonan land another 50-1 winner?

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THURSDAY TIPS: Ben Asgari's best bets at Pakenham (March 26, 2026)

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The former AFL star chasing Group 1 glory, why you shouldn’t write Constitution Hill off as a Cup contender just yet, plus a stack of weekend tips!

115

The key to Tom Kitten's chances this Saturday, debate rages over Autumn Glow's next move, and is Yulong about to unveil the next Via Sistina?

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TUESDAY TIPS: Sam Lyons shares his best plays at Yarra Valley (March 24, 2026)

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The surprise move with an impressive weekend winner, the Australians who bred the Hong Kong Derby winner, plus the latest on a host of G1 contenders

118

You won’t believe who messaged Mick Price on Saturday, Royal Ascot all but confirmed for star sprinter, and what happened to Jimmy?

119

Could this horse spoil Jimmy's party? The hot favourite who still looks overs, and the question Autumn Glow still needs to answer

120

THURSDAY TIPS: Ben Asgari's best bets at Pakenham (March 19, 2026)

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Why Guest House can win the Golden Slipper, the farm with two of the favourites, plus who you need to follow from the trials!

122

A Golden Slipper lead worth following, what Danny O'Brien loves about Closer To Free, and how the war could be about to impact Australian racing

123

WEDNESDAY WINNERS: Clint Hutchison's best bets at Caulfield Heath (March 18, 2026)

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The meeting in a packed bar that led to Mark Guest becoming James McDonald's manager

125

The import who is absolutely airborne, the Slipper contenders who look overs, and the full weekend review!

126

The out of sorts G1 winner Nick Noonan is warming to, the worry for Buckaroo, and Shark's value 'saver' in the lucky last!

127

The autumn clash racing desperately needs, Ethan Brown's smart move, plus the latest trial stars!

128

The latest on the jockey merry-go-round, the Golden Slipper picture, and a lovely story to follow this Saturday

129

Jett Stanley’s unforgettable Adelaide Cup win, NZB Kiwi controversy and a Slipper order-of-entry crunch

130

Caballus stuns Tentyris, Tom Kitten creates history and an Adelaide Cup preview!

131

The ultimate Super Saturday form preview, which favourite is 'total poison' and strong pushes for $34 and $41 roughies

132

Baker’s host of G1 hopes, and all eyes on Kiwi star Well Written, plus all the trial stars and Thursday's tips

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The Group 1 star you shouldn't be writing off in the All-Star Mile...

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The G1 feature unlikely for Autumn Glow, and a tribute to a true gentleman of the turf

135

A key update on Observer's likely next target, the weekend surprise packet, and the big question hanging over a G1 star

136

The G1 fancy The Shark couldn't possibly back, Nick Noonan's all-up, and the full weekend preview!

137

The big change in Observer this campaign, and the G1 superstar who may have got BETTER

138

Key intel from the Caulfield trials, the G1 jockey turned real estate guru, and your Wednesday winners!

139

You "ain't seen nothing" like Constitution Hill in Australia before...

140

The big Melbourne Cup story brewing, Victoria to snap Slipper drought? And why Rosberg should be nervous…

141

Nick Noonan's G1 declaration, the incredible Ciaron Maher stat, and ALL your weekend winners!

142

Why Danny O'Brien HAD to have Closer To Free, and who to follow from the trials!

143

Mark Zahra shares a HUGE injury update, the secret to success at the sales, and ALL your Wednesday winners!

144

The big winners and big losers from the Blue Diamond barrier draw

145

Tentyris, or Tempted? And the big questions ahead of Blue Diamond Stakes Day

146

Giga Kick's big advantage over Tentyris this Saturday (and the full weekend preview)

147

The 'Black Caviar band' gets back together, plus an update on the bushfire recovery

148

Why you shouldn't get carried away with Treasurethe Moment's easy jumpout win

149

Why this three-year-old crop could be the best in years, and some Tuesday tips!

150

The big question hanging over a Blue Diamond bolter, and what to make of Pride Of Jenni's jumpout?

151

The hype horse who'll have to be every bit as good as people think this weekend

152

Why Gavin Bedggood is following superstition this Saturday (plus a stack of weekend mail!)

153

Key updates on Sepals, Tom Kitten, High Alert and Autumn Mystery (and some Wednesday tips!)

154

Why Alibaba wasn't nominated for the Blue Diamond (and key weekend intel)

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Why the jury is still out on a leading Blue Diamond hope, plus the full weekend review!

156

Nick Noonan's 'worry' with a hot Caulfield favourite (and the full weekend preview!)

157

MUST LISTEN: Get the inside word on a few Group 1 stars from the Caulfield trials

158

Key intel from Grahame Begg as his stars prepare to return, plus the latest racing news and tips!

159

Just HOW good could Well Written be? A ratings deep dive...

160

Have we found Ka Ying's next big challenge? (and what we learned from the weekend)

161

The full Caulfield preview (and the hot inside word from Lindsay Park!)

162

The inside word on Tentyris, the Karaka Millions mail and a STACK of tips!

163

Blake Shinn's candid injury confession, a glowing Jigsaw report and your Wednesday winners!

164

How Tom Stockdale has 'gone to the next level', and an update on Australia's Karaka Millions contenders

165

Where we'll see Ciaron Maher's stable stars this autumn, the full Flemington review and THAT protest on the Gold Coast

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The Flemington favourite Mick Sharkie is very happy to oppose this weekend

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The big issues that will dominate racing discussion in 2026

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Friday Form Focus with Nick Noonan for Flemington on Standish Handicap Day

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MUST LISTEN: How the Victorian bushfires are impacting the racing community

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The horses you should be following in 2026

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Racing's most memorable moments of 2025

172

The full Flemington preview for New Year's Eve with Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan

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The biggest racing stories of 2025

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The final Friday Form Focus for 2025!

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Superstars on show at Sha Tin, Warnie wins The Supernova and Rey's big win in the west