The Verdict with Michael Felgate

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

23 Jun 2026

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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...

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

22 Jun 2026

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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...

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?

19 Jun 2026

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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'Ke...

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

18 Jun 2026

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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 f...

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

18 Jun 2026

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Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. Trent Masenhelder had the Royal Ascot wrap after a dominant showing from Ombudsman was th...

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

17 Jun 2026

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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 confident...

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

17 Jun 2026

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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, ...

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

16 Jun 2026

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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 c...

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

15 Jun 2026

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Henry Dwyer, Lee Mottershead, Carl Di Iorio, Trent Masenhelder and Sam Lyons all joined Michael Felgate on an action-packed edition of The Verdict pod...

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

15 Jun 2026

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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 Your...

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

12 Jun 2026

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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...

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

11 Jun 2026

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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...

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

10 Jun 2026

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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 confide...

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!

10 Jun 2026

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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...

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

09 Jun 2026

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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 su...

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

09 Jun 2026

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Michael Felgate brings you all the latest news and views. Matt Cumani joined The Verdict to discuss his strong recent commentary defending the distanc...

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

08 Jun 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie unpack all the key weekend racing action! They were joined on The Verdict podcast by Michael Shepherdson after Ghetto...

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

05 Jun 2026

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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-import...

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

04 Jun 2026

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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 T...

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!

04 Jun 2026

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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 n...

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

03 Jun 2026

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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 c...

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

03 Jun 2026

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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 th...

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

01 Jun 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined off the top on The Verdict podcast by Trent Masenhelder, who shared some breaking news. As always, there’s plenty hap...

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

01 Jun 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review the weekend of racing. They were joined on The Verdict by Michael Suey – the Melbourne Racing Club&rsquo...

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

29 May 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the weekend action! They shared their best bets at Caulfield, with some strong opin...

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

28 May 2026

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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 confi...

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

28 May 2026

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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 le...

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

27 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Caulfield Heath on Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REAL...

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

27 May 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict podcast by arguably Australia’s most influential voice when it comes to breeding – Antony Thomps...

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

26 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Hamilton on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING...

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

26 May 2026

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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...

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?

25 May 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie discuss all the big talking points from the weekend of racing! They were joined by trainer Lloyd Kennewell after Meri...

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

22 May 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the key weekend action! There are some VERY interesting runners at Sandown this Sat...

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

21 May 2026

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Nick Noonan joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Seymour on Thursday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free an...

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

21 May 2026

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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 awf...

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

20 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Brent Zerafa joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Caulfield this Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COST...

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

20 May 2026

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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...

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

19 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets at Horsham on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING Y...

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

19 May 2026

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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 resu...

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

18 May 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie review the weekend of racing! They were joined by Grahame Begg and Rob Heathcote, who both had memorable weekends. Be...

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?

15 May 2026

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Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict on Friday to preview all the action at Flemington this Saturday! They passed on some hot mail comin...

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

14 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Nick Noonan joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Werribee on Thursday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING Y...

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

14 May 2026

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Henry Dwyer joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday for an in-depth stable update, heading towards the weekend. He's got a number of his best horses ru...

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

13 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Brent Zerafa joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Bendigo on Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING ...

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!

13 May 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined by Deanne Panya on The Verdict podcast on Wednesday. She's about to trade her jockey silks for a skateboard and represent A...

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

12 May 2026

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Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Moe on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU?...

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!

12 May 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict podcast by Melea Castle after she rode a double at Mornington on Sunday with her biggest fan trackside! Bren...

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

11 May 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie unpack the weekend of racing, headlined by Desert Lightning's  surprise win in the Goodwood. The boys should hav...

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

08 May 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict podcast to preview ALL the key action this weekend, starting with Caulfield before ...

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

06 May 2026

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Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder reflected on some of the brilliant stories to emerge from Day 2 at Warrnambool, before Glenn Ingram joined the p...

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

05 May 2026

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Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder went out to Matt Williams' property on Wednesday morning, getting the latest on a forgotten Group 1 winner close...

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

04 May 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Trent Masenhelder at Warrnambool ahead of the start of their annual carnival! Symon Wilde and Shane Jac...

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

04 May 2026

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Michael Felgate is joined by Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan on this Monday edition of The Verdict, recapping a massive weekend where the panel delivered...

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

01 May 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview ALL the key action this weekend, starting with a comprehensive look at the Bendigo prog...

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

30 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form guru Ben Asgari joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets at Ballarat for Thursday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING ...

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

30 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined by Danny O'Brien on The Verdict podcast to discuss his weekend runners, including an incredible comeback story from a horse...

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

29 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict podcast on Wednesday to share his best bets for Caulfield. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COS...

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...

29 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict podcast by Mark Walker on Wednesday after Geegees Mistruth caused a stunning boilover in the G1 Sangster Sta...

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

28 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Sam Lyons has shared his best plays for Mornington on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free an...

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

28 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict podcast by Charlotte Littlefield on Tuesday after Concord Connie's dynamic win at Flemington on Anzac Day. S...

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

27 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate to review the weekend of racing, and what a weekend it was around the world! The boys started the podcast by discu...

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

24 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate is joined by Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan for a big Friday Form Focus edition of The Verdict, previewing a massive weekend of racing a...

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

23 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday to share his best plays at Kyneton. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING...

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

23 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict on Thursday by John McArdle. He sends My Gladiola to the Sangster in Adelaide and is hoping she can finally ...

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

22 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form guru Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict podcast on Wednesday to run through his best plays at Geelong on Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBL...

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

22 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict podcast by Mitchell Freedman, who sends a couple of chances to the Group 1s in Adelaide this Saturday. He ga...

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

21 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Sam Lyons joined The Verdict on Tuesday to run through the Swan Hill card. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For ...

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

21 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was BACK in the host chair of The Verdict on Tuesday and there was plenty to get stuck into… Tasmanian trainer John Blacker joi...

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

20 Apr 2026

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Nick Noonan and Mick Sharkie joined Trent Masenhelder on Monday to review the weekend of racing. They were joined by Patrick Moloney, who explained wh...

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

17 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Trent Masenhelder on Friday to preview all the key weekend action on The Verdict podcast. They shared their best b...

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

16 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari shares his best plays at Pakenham on Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and co...

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

16 Apr 2026

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Indianna Weinert joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday. The young trainer could land the biggest moment of her career if Smooth Chino wins The Quokka...

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

15 Apr 2026

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We started Wednesday's edition of The Verdict podcast with a tribute to champion sprinter, Falvelon, after his passing this week. Michael Cahill forme...

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

14 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Sam Lyons shares his best plays for Tuesday on The Verdict podcast. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For fr...

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

14 Apr 2026

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Trent Masenhelder was joined by Mick Nolan on The Verdict podcast on Tuesday. He's hoping to get Stylish Secret into the Caulfield Cup with a win in S...

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

13 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Trent Masenhelder to review what was another massive weekend in racing. Adrian Bott joined the The Verdict after S...

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

10 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action at Caulfield this Saturday! The Shark and Nicko have the SAME best bet, ...

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

09 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari shares his best plays at Pakenham on The Verdict podcast. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free a...

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!?

09 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on Thursday by Mick Guerin, who gave us a confident push for New Zealand star Ohope Wins in the Group 1 Australian Oaks thi...

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

08 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form guru Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict to run through his key plays at Sale on Wednesday! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU?&n...

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

07 Apr 2026

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You don't want to miss Wednesday's edition of The Verdict podcast. Michael Felgate was joined by Dom Sutton, who sends two runners to the G1 Oaks in S...

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

07 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on Tuesday by ratings guru Dan O'Sullivan, who cut through the data to explain why Sheza Alibi's win in the Doncaster was s...

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

06 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate to discuss all the key talking points from the weekend of racing, including Sheza Alibi's incredible win in the Do...

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

02 Apr 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate after they BOTH jagged double-figure winners last Saturday. And they’re ready to let rip, ag...

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

01 Apr 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Clint Hutchison joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Geelong on Wednesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTI...

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

01 Apr 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined by some big-name owners on Wednesday's edition of The Verdict podcast. Fred Noffke sends Sheza Alibi to the G1 Doncaster Ha...

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

31 Mar 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Sam Lyons shares his best plays for Kilmore on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidenti...

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

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Felgate was joined by Troy Corstens on Tuesday to discuss what is being done to help trainers amid the ongoing fuel crisis. He also shared som...

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

30 Mar 2026

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Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie were sniffing out a story at the Cranbourne Training Complex on Monday morning after a big Saturday of racing! They w...

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

26 Mar 2026

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You do NOT want to miss this Friday edition of The Verdict podcast with Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan. The Shark was in FINE form, del...

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

26 Mar 2026

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Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday to share his best plays at Pakenham on Thursday night. WHAT’S GAMBLING...

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!

25 Mar 2026

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Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict by former Carlton captain Marc Murphy on Thursday! He's one of several former footy stars in the ownership o...

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?

24 Mar 2026

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Henry Dwyer and Sam Freedman joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict on Wednesday. Dwyer is hoping to book a spot in the Melbourne Cup with Paradise Sto...

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

23 Mar 2026

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Sam Lyons joined The Verdict on Tuesday to share his best bets at Yarra Valley on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and...

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

23 Mar 2026

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Trevor Rogers joined The Verdict podcast on Tuesday after Roulette King's impressive weekend win in the G2 Alister Clark Stakes. But he won't be press...

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

22 Mar 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Brent Zerafa joined Michael Felgate to discuss all the key talking points from the weekend of racing. Michael Kent Jnr joined The Ver...

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

20 Mar 2026

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Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action on one of Australia's great racing days! The boys start with the meeting...

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

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Racing.com form analyst Ben Asgari joined The Verdict to share his best plays for Pakenham on Thursday night! WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU...

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

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Felgate got the latest from Mick Kent Jnr on Thursday, with the stable sending around a host of leading contenders across Australia this weeke...

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

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

There was plenty of news to unpack on The Verdict this Wednesday! Michael Felgate was joined by Danny O'Brien, who has his first 'live' chance in the ...