The Leg Up Australia
Episodes
Aeliana Backs Up & A Kiwi Comes To Town: Australian Cup 2026 + Tancred Stakes Day
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
It's Tancred Stakes Day, and Woodhead, Loydy and BJ are across the big races on a stacked Saturday of the Sydney Autumn Carnival 2026.The boys break d...
The Slipper Pod - Sydney Racing Preview for Golden Slipper Day 2026
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Slipper Day 2026 is delivering five Group 1 races, a stack of talking points, and enough chaos to keep us talking for a week — and BJ, Pat, D...
Coolmore Ka-Ching!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Six winners. Eight rides. One Saturday. James McDonald is two wins away from breaking Damien Oliver’s all-time Australian Group 1 record — and BJ,...
"The Bet of the Autumn..."
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Super Saturday is here and the boys break down four massive Group 1 races across Randwick and Flemington.We preview the Newmarket Handicap, All-Star M...
BIG AUTUMN ENERGY
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back ahead of a massive weekend of Group One racing — Woodhead, BJ, Lloydy, Pat and special guest Luke Hilton (Racing Manager for Bjorn Baker...
Baby Winx
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Three Group Ones in Melbourne 🔥Huge races in Sydney, including the blockbuster Ninja v Autumn Boy clash. We get stuck in to them!Is Benny Scarf the...
GRP1 SZN BEGINS!
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are BACK and they’ve come in absolutely swinging for the first poddy of the year. No filters. No warm-ups. Straight into it.We break down t...
2. The Leg Up On The Cup
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Episode 2 of The Leg Up On The Cup!Join Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd as we count down to the 2026 Melbourne Cup, in the hope of backing ...
485. Over & Out
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the 2025 finale for The Leg Up Australia podcast, and we’ve got a few tips for you, including one at $61!!BJ & Lloydy chat about a fascin...
484. Heading West
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
West is best?!That’s what those in WA try and tell us, so let’s find out…The Pinnacles are underway at Ascot, with the Group 1 Railway Stakes th...
483. Cup Week Hangover
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Cup Carnival is done and dusted, but the Group 1 action doesn’t stop!We’ve got the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes out of Caulfield on Saturday, plus th...
1 - The Leg Up On The Cup
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to our new podcast, The Leg Up On The Cup!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Sam Wood as we count down to the 2026 Melbourne Cup, in the ho...
482. Cup Week Closes
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s just one day left of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Champions Day.After a sensational edition of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, the lads recap t...
MELBOURNE CUP BETTING PREVIEW 2025
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the race that stops a nation! The Melbourne Cup!Sam Wood, Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd dissect the key form lines and runners for this year’...
481. The Melbourne Cup Carnival Begins
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown to the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on. Day 1 of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is upon us, with Derby Day kicking off the four-day carni...
480. Big Cox (Plate) Energy
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s Cox Plate Day!One of the biggest events on the Australian racing calendar and the boys are back with a full runner-by-runner preview of the 202...
479. The Best Everest Ever?
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s one of the biggest weekends of the Spring Racing Carnival, and the boys are going all in with runner-by-runner previews for both The Everest an...
478. Ka Ying Trialling
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a blockbuster weekend of Australian horse racing with three Group 1 races at Caulfield — the Caulfield Guineas, Toorak Handicap, and Might An...
477. War Machine Returns Week
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apparently there's four Group 1s this weekend, but the real buzz is that the Stradbroke winner returns. At least that's what Lloydy reckons!BJ & L...
476. Out-And-Out Champions
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s AFL Grand Final weekend and there’s no shortage of action on and off the track.The boys break down a massive sporting lineup — the AFL deci...
475. Underwood Stakes Day
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mouthwatering stuff this. Two Group 1s and a swag of Group 2s.Woodhead is joined by BJ & Lloydy to preview a stacked Saturday of racing, headlined...
474. Makybe Diva Stakes Day
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Like the Skeggs song says, Spring Has Sprung!Via Sistina, Autumn Glow, Joliestar, Mr Brightside, Tempted, Aeliana, Antino...They're just a few of the ...
473. Get Out The Crystal Ball
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Moir Stakes Day this Saturday, but we'll be honest - it's a lottery!BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead have had a look at the Group 1 feature at The Valle...
472. Memsie Stakes Day
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What a Group 1 the Memsie shapes to be! 11 runners, 10 Group 1 winners with 25 between them! Froth.We've got the perfect show for you this week. BJ, L...
471. Winx Stakes Day
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Group 1 racing is BACK - and so are we!BJ, Woodhead & Lloydy are ready to rock and roll ahead of what shapes to be one of the BEST Spring Carnival...
The Jewel In The Crown
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re going all-in on Queensland’s greatest race – the $3 million Stradbroke Handicap.🏇 Our best bets, wild predictions, cult winners, bracke...
Headin' South
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the season finale of The Leg Up Podcast and we’re going out with a bang! 💥With the Sydney Autumn Carnival wrapped up, our focus ...
All Fired Up
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back for All Aged Stakes Day and riding high after tipping a $61 winner last week - even producer Tim was on her! 💰😤...
The Most Likely Winner
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the boys look ahead to Day 2 of The Championships, featuring some mouthwatering Group 1 clashes at Randwick 🏆🔥We recap a h...
Doncaster Podcasters
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick is here and we’re breaking down all four massive Group 1 races!BJ, Lloydy &...
The Shampoo Works!
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Nick & Blake are back to break down a massive weekend of racing, diving into three huge Group 1s across Rosehill and Flemington. The boys deb...
Golden Slipper Runner By Runner Preview
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We break down every runner in the Golden Slipper, helping you decide whether to bet, hold, or fold. A quick-fire preview with...
The Slipper Fits: A Golden Slipper Day Special
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Golden Slipper Day is here, and we’re diving into all five Group 1 races at Rosehill! We break down the key contenders, discuss betting strategies, ...
The Coolmore Kickoff: A New Era Begins
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Autumn season of the new look - The Leg Up Podcast🎙️ In Episode 1, Sam, Nick & Blake dive into the Coolmore Classic...
The Leg Up - Dec 5, 2023
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's our FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR!Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the ...
The Leg Up - Nov 28, 2024
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
The Leg Up - Nov 21, 2024
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
THE LEG UP - THOUSAND GUINEAS DAY
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
MELBOURNE CUP PREVIEW 2024
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our simple quickfire preview of this years Melbourne Cup, who to bet on and what bets to have. The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops an nation and...
The Leg Up - Derby Day & Melbourne Cup Preview
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
The Leg Up - Cox Plate Preview
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
The Leg Up - The Everest Preview - Oct 17, 2024
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm EST, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you&apos...
The Leg Up - Oct 10, 2024
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
The Leg Up - October 3, 2024
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.Chances are you're ...
The Leg Up - September 19, 2024
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play. What are you rea...
The Leg Up - Sep 12, 2024
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.What are you really gamb...
The Leg Up - Sep 5, 2024
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here.Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play.What are you really gamb...
The Leg Up - 11th July 2024 SEN TRACK
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"Hear us now, mum!"As you would have picked up in this podcast, not only can you listen to us on your regular podcast app but we will be in ...
The Leg Up Podcast - A New Dawn
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've made it.As you would have picked up in this podcast, from July 11, we will be in your ears via SEN Track from 5-6pm every Thursday afternoo...
TLU - THE CURTAIN FALLS
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The curtain falls on Group 1 racing for Season 23/24 this Saturday with the running of the Tatts Tiara!BJ & Lloydy dissect the feature race, and b...
TLU - WE'RE OFF TO THE FREE THROW LINE
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There's no Group 1 this Saturday, but there is plenty of feature race action across the country to keep us chomping at the bit. BJ & Lloydy ...
TLU - WHERE IS THE LOYALTY?!
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's tough the racing caper at the best of times, let alone when the big dogs are in town. Poor old Adin Thompson found that out the hard way thi...
TLU PODCAST - QUEENSLANDER!!!
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're a racing podcast, but we've just got to take a moment to appreciate the mighty Maroons! Nick Lloyd & Blake Johnston are in the ho...
Members Only Podcast - June 1, 2024
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of Queensland Derby Day!Join Blake Johnston, Benny Said & Nick Lloyd as they preview their selections across NSW, QL...
TLU - The Creepy Criminals
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for more Group 1 racing in the Queensland.It's Derby Day in the Sunshine State, and Lloydy ...
Members Only Podcast - May 25, 2024
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of Doomben Cup Day!Join Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC & SA f...
TLU - Craig, We Love You!
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for more Group 1 racing in the Queensland.It's Doomben Cup Day in Brisbane on Saturday, and...
Members Only Podcast | May 18, 2024
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of Doomben 10,000 Day!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD,...
QUEENSLANDERS, WHERE THE BLOODY HELL ARE YA?!
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for the launch of Group 1 racing in the not-so Sunshine State.It's Doomben 10,000 Day in Br...
Members Only Podcast | May 11, 2024
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of Goodwood Day!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC &...
THE GOOD WOOD IS BACK!
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The good Wood(head) is back with Nick and they’ve got plenty to say!We delve in to what races we are likely to see this weekend and how we see them ...
TLU - SERIOUSLY, HOW BAD IS THE 'BOOL?!
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forgive us, but The Bool has been bloody ordinary. The track has been an absolute nightmare and the Clerk Of The Course keeps getting in the bloody wa...
BJORN TOO GOOD, AMELIAS JEWEL AND SA CARNIVAL BEGINS
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BJ AND SAM HAVE BEEN LEFT TO THEIR OWN DEVICES IN A POP UP PODCAST EDITION! BJORN TOO GOOD IN THE WEST (AGAIN)AMELIAS JEWEL - WHEN DO WE SEE HER BE...
TLU - The Best We've Ever Seen
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
First thing's first. Pride Of Jenni, that was the best thing we have ever seen on a racetrack.Eat ya heart out, Vo Rogue!The curtain closes on Gr...
Members Only Podcast | 13 April, 2024
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of The Championships Day 2!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW,...
Champs Week Two: What's On The Menu?
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will we witness history this weekend?The elite racing continues in Sydney this weekend with Week Two of The Championships. Nick Lloyd and Blake Johns...
Members Only Podcast: Day 1 of The Championships
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of The Championships Day 1!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW,...
Champs Week One: Donny Poddy
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How good is racing!!The elite racing in Sydney is here as we embark on Week One of The Championships.Sam is joined by Nick Lloyd and Benny Said to dis...
Australian Cup, Vinery, Tancred and Australia's Best Biscuits!
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Leg Up Australia Podcast with Sam Wood & Nick Lloyd.It’s the calm before the storm at Rosehill Gardens this weekend, with just th...
Members Only Podcast - 23rd March
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have a listen to what we made of Golden Slipper Day!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD ...
The Slipper Pod!
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam, Nick and Benny decide whether Willow was hard done by this week and where Pride of Jenni sits in the current rank of horses. They discuss their s...
THE ALL-STAR FLOP, PUNTING SNACKS & JOCKEY BOOKINGS
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They changed the prizemoney, buggered off the voting, changed the conditions, but somehow didn't change the name of the race.Let's be real, ...
WILD COMPARISONS, THE SURGE SAGA AND FORM MYTHS
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All our tips for the Group Ones this weekend including the Newmarket plus- Imperatriz v Black Caviar- Stop the midweek Scratchings- Form Myths- Twitte...
Vegas HR Dept, The Waller Factor, Zac and Mac
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Massive weekend of Racing with 3 Group Ones, plus the opening round of the NRL kicking off in Vegas. A big weekend for Chris Waller; can he break the...
Members Only Podcast | 24 February, 2024
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day listeners and welcome to The Leg Up's Members Only Podcast!If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple on Tuesday, it means y...
Vale VE, Mr B and Fanboys!
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We lost a good one this week. Champion mare Verry Elleegant sadly passed away in Europe during foal birth, right on the eve of the inaugural Verry Ell...
Members Only Podcast | 17 February, 2024
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day listeners and welcome to The Leg Up's Members Only Podcast!If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple on Tuesday, it means y...
Three Nipples In A Lightning Storm
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Lightning Stakes Day at Flemington, and while Imperatriz might hold the crown for Australia's Best Sprinter, we're all in agreeanc...
The Leg Up Members Only Podcast - Feb 10, 2024
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day listeners and welcome to The Leg Up's Members Only Podcast!If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple on Tuesday, it means y...
Freaks, Novelty Bets & the Group 1 Crystal Ball!
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Group 1 Racing is BACK, kicking off a massive weekend in sport.Sam chats about Snooze Fest LVIII (Super Bowl) and some fun novelty bets to have while ...
The Blood, The King and The $30 Tip!
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Alligator Blood, if retired - good or great? Should horse like Tie The Knot and Kingston Town get a group one before VE? We answer some daily nebular ...
Members Only Podcast | 27 January, 2024
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day listeners and welcome to The Leg Up's Members Only Podcast!If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple on Monday, it means yo...
Baldys HOF, Spider Office and The Australian Stakes!
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Off the back of a spider infestation at the office the boys rip in to a fresh poddy this week with the weekends racing in mind, they chat about the Au...
Members Only Podcast | 20 January, 2024
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
G'day listeners and welcome to The Leg Up's Members Only Podcast!If you're listening to this on Spotify or Apple on Tuesday, it means y...
TLU Podcast - Barrier Breakdown
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
BJ, Nick and Woodhead give us the review of what was a huge Magic Millions week, they discuss the barrier dilemmas and Jmacs comments for the Gold Coa...
TLU Podcast - A Magic Start To 2024
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to what is set to be The Leg Up's biggest year yet!Sam, BJ, Lloydy and Benny Said get stuck into a bumper Magic Millions program, to...
TLU - SEASON FINALE
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What better way to finish off the year than on the same weekend as Damien Oliver hangs up the riding boots forever? He's been a champion on the t...
TLU - Anti-Zaaki Fan Club
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For one last time in 2023... Group 1 racing. Can Zaaki bring up Group 1 victory number 5 when he heads west for the Northerly Stakes? Or, will DJC &a...
TLU - We're Stats Guys
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who doesn't love a stat? We've got a couple for you - slaughtered some too.Did you know that Lloyd Williams has dominated the Zipping Classi...
TLU - The Wild, Wild West
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yeehaw! Group 1 racing heads west to Perth this week for the Railway Stakes, and who better to bring on than our very own WA guru, DJC.DJC joins Lloyd...
Racing Reacts - Magic Time
18 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
She deserved that! Magic Time was dominant winning the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes today, and you know what, so was Joliestar in the Thousand Guineas!Nic...
TLU - Nap Time
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are bloody tired! Cup Week took its toll, but we can smell the end of the spring. This weekend has the last two Group 1 races in the Melbourne Spr...
Racing Reacts - Cleanswept
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Well thank f**k that's over!Cup Week was a bit of a bloodbath for punters, with plenty of longshots lobbing and plenty of leaders hard to get pas...
TLU - We Are The Champions
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The end of Cup Week is almost here; just one more bumper card to get through.It's been a long week - a bloody tough one on the punt - but hopeful...
2023 Melbourne Cup Runner-By-Runner Preview - The Leg Up
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhh, the Melbourne Cup; where champions become legends. We still get goosebumps every time we hear Greg Miles call Makybe Diva home in her third Me...
TLU - Christmas Day
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Derby Day. Otherwise known as Christmas Day for us punters.While the day may not standout on the racing calendar as much as it used to, it is a racing...
The Melbourne Cup - Early Betting Preview
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The final field may not be out yet, but that doesn't mean it's too early to have a Dabble on the race that stops a nation.Sam Wood, Nick Llo...
Racing Reacts - The Hong Kong Horse
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahhhh Cox Plate Day.What a day it is, and yet again, it DID NOT disappoint. It was a good day for favourite backers, with Russian Warrior, Imperatriz...
TLU - Wags & Nags
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We f***ing won!What an episode we have in stall for you this weekend. It's Cox Plate Week; the greatest two minutes in sport, so here's the ...
Racing Reacts - Caulfield Cup Day
21 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mark Zahra, take a bow!He made the call last week to stick with Without A Fight over Gold Trip in the Caulfield Cup and boy did it pay dividends!Catch...