The Leg Up
Episodes
S4 Ep10 | Pukekohe and Riccarton Preview
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 Ep9 | Trentham and Te Rapa Preview
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 Ep8 | The Everest Preview
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the HUGE weekend ahe...
S4 EP7 | The Leg Up
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.
S4 EP6 | Arrowfield Stud Plate Day Preview
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 EP5 | Metric Mile Preview
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead. This weeks foc...
S4 EP4 | Tarzino Trophy Day Review + New Plymouth & Riccarton
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 EP3 | Tarzino Trophy Day
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 EP2 | Whanganui Guineas, Riccarton & I Wish I Win
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell are back to break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend ahead.Th...
S4 EP1 | Foxbridge Plate
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up is back!Thad Taylor, Steven Hunt, Paul Maoate and Brendan Popplewell break down NZ racing aiming to give punters a leg up for the weekend a...
Awapuni & Matamata Preview + Aidan Rodley update from Melbourne
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve and Paul preview all the big races in New Zealand this Saturday before being joined by Aidan Rodley, live from Flemington, who shares all ...
Livamol Classic Day
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Paul, Brendon and Sweenz preview a huge card of racing from Hastings on Livamol Classic Day!
Matamata & Hawera Preview
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up crew have a look at the big day of racing at Matamata & Hawera
Ruakaka & Awapuni Preview
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Paul and Pops preview all the action from Awapuni and Ruakaka this weekend.
New Plymouth, Riccarton and Te Rapa Preview
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Paul and Pops preview the big races from the upcoming weekend of thoroughbred racing.
Tarzino Day
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The crew preview the first G1 of the season, and give their best bets of the day.
Wanganui Guineas Day & Riccarton Preview
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP and Paul preview all the big races at Whanganui and Riccarton on Saturday
Foxbridge Plate Day
28 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No one:Thad Taylor: We're back!Winter is over and the Leg Up team are out of hibernation to preview the Foxbridge Plate Day and the upcoming Spring of...
Pukekohe and Trentham Preview
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Paul and BP preview all this weekend's domestic thoroughbred action.
Te Rapa & Trentham Preview
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The boys have a look at the main races from both Te Rapa and Trentham this Saturday.
Rotorua & Hawera Preview
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up crew look ahead to this weekend's racing at Rotorua and Hawera, before giving their best bets on the weekend.
Te Rapa & Riccarton Preview
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen and Brendan preview the big races from Te Rapa and Riccarton this Saturday.
Travis Stakes Day Preview
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP & Paul preview the big races at Te Rapa and Whanganui on Saturday and share their best bets for the weekend.
Easter Handicap & Canterbury Gold Cup Days
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP and Paul take a look at all the big races at Riccarton and Pukekohe on Saturday and share their best bets for the weekend.
NZ Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes Day & Hawkes Bay Cup Preview
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The awesome foursome are back to preview the big races at Te Rapa and Hastings on Easter Saturday and share their best bets for the weekend.
Easter Cup Day/NZ Bloodstock Insurance Stakes
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Paul and Brendan preview the upcoming weekend's racing action before giving their best bets of the week.
Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Raceday
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up team are back to preview the feature races from this weekend's domestic action, headlined by the Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes.
Japan Trophy/South Island Breeders Stakes
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up team cast their eyes over the action from Tauranga and Riccarton on Saturday, before giving their best bets of the weekend,
NZ Oaks Day
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The G1 racing continues as the Leg Up team preview the feature races at Oaks Day from Trentham.
Auckland Cup Day
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Auckland Cup Week continues and we've got a big day of racing from Ellerslie on Sunday. The crew preview all the action and give their best bets of th...
Derby Day
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The crew are pumped for Derby Day. The preview the feature races at Ellerslie and give their best bets of the weekend.
WFA Classic/Breeders Stakes Day
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The full team is back this week to preview all the action from Matamata and of course the WFA Classic from Otaki.
Avondale Cup & Guineas Day
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad and BP are joined by Aidan Rodley to preview all the big races at Ellerslie and Invercargill on Saturday
Legends Day
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big day of racing ahead from Te Rapa with the BCD Sprint and Herbie Dyke headlining the action. Thad, Paul and Brendan preview the big races and give ...
Taranaki Cup Day
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another big day of racing ahead and The Leg Up crew are here to talk you through those big decisions. They preview the three big races from New Plymou...
Wellington Cup Day
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The team look back on a memorable Karaka Million Night before previewing the feature races at Trentham for Wellington Cup Day.
Karaka Million Night
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the biggest days of racing of the year and The Leg Up team have you covered, with a full preview of all six races, plus an update from BGP...
Telegraph Day ft Luke Kemeys from BGP
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve and Paul review an eventful holiday period before looking forward to this weekend's action from Trentham, headlined by the G1 Telegraph.Pl...
Boxing Day @ Ellerslie
23 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP and Paul preview all the big races at Ellerslie on Boxing Day and share their best bets for the card
Manawatu Cup Day
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen and Pops preview Saturday's action from Awapuni and Te Rapa.
Waikato Cup Day feat Captain Cook Stakes
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew discuss last week's Trentham abandonment, before looking forward to this weekend Waikato Cup Day, with the Captain Cook Sakes being moved to ...
Captain Cook Stakes Day
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Brendan and Paul preview Saturday's racing, headlined by the Captain Cook Stakes Day at Trentham.
Eagle Technology Stakes Day
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew preview Saturday's racing from Te Aroha and Whanganui, headlined by the Eagle Technology Stakes,
Counties Cup Day
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The crew preview Counties Cup Day (from Te Rapa) and give their best bets of the weekend.
NZ Cup Day
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a memorable NZ Cup Week and it comes to an end at Riccarton on Saturday. The crew preview all the action and give their best bets for the we...
2000 Guineas Day
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP & Man Barely Standing take a look back at Verry Elleegant's stunning win in the Melbourne Cup before previewing the 2000 Guineas and o...
Fielding Gold Cup Day
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The lads were confident this week around filling up with an easy 3 leg multi- all ending on the Feilding Gold Cup favourite, plus a chat around Parean...
War Decree Stakes & Sililoquy Stakes Day
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team have the long weekend covered, previewing Soliloquy Day at Matamata, plus War Decree Stakes & Sarten Memorial.
Livamol Classic Day
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back to dissect a huge day of racing on both sides of the Tasman. Livamol, Caulfield Cup and Everest.
Matamata Cup & Taranaki Breeders Stakes Day
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team preview all the big races at Matamata and Hawera this Saturday
Tarzino Trophy Day
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team are back to preview all the big races on Day 2 of the Hawkes Bay Spring Carnival
Season Finale
28 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team review the past week of domestic thoroughbred action, preview Saturday's racing at Ellerslie and share some of their highlights from the 2020...
Te Rapa and Awapuni Preview
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team review last weekend's action and a successful opening day on the synthetic track at Cambridge before looking forward to this weekend's action...
Rotorua Cup Day
13 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team preview all this weekend's feature races from Rotorua and New Plymouth.
Te Rapa Preview
06 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team are back to preview this weekend's action from Te Rapa.
Travis Stakes Day
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team preview all the action from both Te Rapa and Hastings this weekend.
Easter Handicap Day
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team preview another big weekend of thoroughbred racing.
Breeders Stakes Day: Take 2
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Never fear, Thad is here. He returns from a much needed break to preview the second shot at Breeders Stakes Day with Stephen, Paul and Brendan.
Breeders Stakes Day
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Paul, Stephen and Pops hold the fort in the absence of Thad They have a look through all this weekend's domestic thoroughbred action and give their be...
Manawatu Sires Produce Stakes Raceday
01 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up team are back to look at all the action from Awapuni this Saturday
Japan Trophy Day
25 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Japan Trophy headlines a big Saturday of racing and the Leg Up team are back to preview all the action.
Oaks Day
18 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up crew are back to look back on all the action from Auckland Cup Day, before previewing this weekend's Oaks Day.
Auckland Cup Day
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The racing calendar is heating up and the crew are back to dissect all the action from Derby Day, before looking forward to what is promising to be a ...
Derby Day
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's Derby Weekend but not as we know it. Thad, Stephen and Brendan catch up (via social distancing and virtually) to preview this weekend's Derby Day...
Weight-For-Age Classic Day
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Steve and Man Barely Standing are back this week as the Leg Up crew preview all the action from Matamata and Otaki this weekend.
Avondale Cup & Guineas Day
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Just a two man podcast this week with Thad and Brendan holding the fort. They review what was a memorable Legends Race Day before previewing all the a...
Legends Day
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The domestic thoroughbred racing is heating up and The Leg Up crew are back to preview all this weekend's black type racing at Te Rapa.
Taranaki Cup Day
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up team look back on an epic Wellington Cup Day, before ripping into this weekend's action from New Plymouth and Wingatui.
Wellington Cup Day
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Leg Up team look back on a dominant performance from Te Akau Racing on Karaka Million night, before looking forward to Wellington Cup Day and the ...
Karaka Million Night
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, BP and Man Barely Standing take an in-depth look at the big races at Ellerslie on Saturday night.
Levin Classic Day
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The team are back for the first Leg Up of the year. They review some of the highlights of the Christmas Carnival before ripping into the Levin Classic...
Boxing Day Races
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's the most wonderful time of the year as the Leg Up team preview all the action from Boxing Day at Ellerslie and Wingatui.
Manawatu Cup Day
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Paul and Brendan are back with all the latest in the domestic thoroughbred oil, previewing all the action from this weekend's Manawatu ...
Waikato Cup Day
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Paul and Brendan preview all the action from Waikato Cup Day this weekend.
Eagle Technology Day
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team are back to review last weekend's racing action, including that incredible run from Levante in the Counties Bowl before previewing Saturday's...
Counties Cup Day
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Paul and Brendan preview all this weekend's thoroughbred action from Pukekohe and Awapuni and share their best bets of the weekend.
New Zealand Cup Day
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Paul and Brendan discuss all the thoroughbred action from Cup Week so far before previewing Saturday's Cup Day from Riccarton.
2000 Guineas Day
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
NZ Cup Week is here and Thad, Stephen, Paul and Brendan preview all the racing from 2000 Guineas Day at Riccarton and Te Rapa.
Melbourne Cup Preview Special
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Steve, Thad, Paul and Pops are joined by, old friend of the podcast and Victorian Form Expert, Deane Lester for an in depth preview of this year's Mel...
Derby Day
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen and Brendan review last weekend's racing before breaking into this weekend's domestic action and the start of the Melbourne Cup Carnival...
Cox Plate Day
23 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Pops and Man Barely Standing (back from a big weekend in the Hawkes Bay) break down the final day of the Hawkes Bay Carnival before rip...
Livamol Classic Day
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team discuss a mammoth day of racing with the Livamol Classic, Great Northern Hurdle, The Everest and The Caulfield Cup.
Matamata Cup / Taranaki Breeders
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team break down all the action from last Saturday before having a look at tomorrow's action from Matamata and Taranaki and preview a couple of the...
Windsor Park Plate Day
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The team take an in depth look at all the big races on Day 2 of the Hawke's Bay Spring Carnival
Hastings Day 1 Recap and Ellerslie + New Plymouth Preview
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Pops and Man Barely Standing recap all the action from Day 1 of the Hawke's Bay Spring Carnival, look forward to the Windsor Park Plate a...
Tarzino Trophy Day
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Pops and Man Barely Standing take an in depth look at the first G1 of the NZ Racing season and preview all the other big races on Day 1 o...
Ellerslie / Riccarton Spring Racing
10 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen and Man Barely Standing are joined by Trackside's Brendan Popplewell to break down the performance of Avantage in the Foxbridge, have a ...
Valachi Downs Foxbridge Plate Day
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We are back after a five month hiatus.Thad, Stephen and Paul and joined by Trackside's Bevan Sweeney break down the weekend's action highlighted by th...
Japan Trophy/ SI Thoroughbred Breeders
19 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The show must go on! Thad, Stephen, Brendan and Man Barely Standing break down this weekend's racing from Tauranga and Riccarton.
New Zealand Oaks Day
12 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve and BP take a look at this week's racing from Trentham, including the Group 1 New Zealand Oaks before turning their attention to Melody Be...
Auckland Cup Day
05 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Stephen, Pops and Man Barely Standing break down all three group ones from a bumper Auckland Cup Day card.
NZ Derby
27 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the great days of racing, with the Vodafone NZ Derby at Ellerslie, Catalyst in the Australian Guineas, Te Akau Shark in the Chipping Norto...
Matamata Breeders Stakes Day/Haunui Farm WFA Classic
20 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad and Stephen are joined by Brendan Popplewell to break down Saturday's racing from Matamata and Otaki and have a look at the Futurity Stakes featu...
Avondale Cup And Guineas Day
13 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With Stephen Hunt away, the Man Barely Standing does his best to fill in, with Thad and BP to look at the racing at Ellerslie on Saturday before touch...
BCD Sprint/Herbie Dyke Stakes
06 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The boys are back to look at the big showdown at Te Rapa between Te Akau Shark and Avantage as well as the other feature races on the card.
Taranaki Cup/Champions Day
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve and the Man Barely Standing are joined by Bevan Sweeney to recap Karaka Million Night and look at Saturday's racing at New Plymouth and Wi...
Karaka Million
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The usual suspects are joined by Brendan Popplewell and Luke Keamys to discuss the Karaka Million night.
Wellington Cup Day
16 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Christmas has come early for Thad as he is joined by Stephen and Man Barely Standing to discuss to big day that is Wellington Cup.
Levin Classic Day
09 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Thad and Stephen are joined by Trackside analyst Bevin Sweeney to analyse the big races from Trentham on Levin Classic Day.
Manawatu Cup Day
19 Dec 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Thad, Steve, Man Barely Standing and BP get together to talk about Saturday's racing at Awapuni and look ahead to the festive season.