The Verdict with Michael Felgate
Episodes
An important update ahead of Geelong Cup Day, a breaking story in NSW, and the latest on a Cox Plate contender
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate started Wednesday's podcast by getting the latest from the Geelong track manager ahead of their biggest meeting of the year. There is ...
James McDonald, Blake Shinn, Ciaron Maher, The Racing Blogger and ALL the news from Breakfast with the Best
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate and Carl Di Iorio caught up with all the big names at Breakfast with the Best on Tuesday. James McDonald shared his thoughts on how Vi...
Some breaking Melbourne Cup news, plus Aaron Morrison, Calvin McEvoy and the FULL weekend review!
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio to review a MASSIVE weekend! Michael Felgate broke some key news about one of the leading...
Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio ahead of Caulfield Cup Day!
16 Oct 2025
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Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio joined Michael Felgate to preview ALL the action on Caulfield Cup Day, and The Shark has tipped a runner at a BIG price...
The horse who 'screams' Caulfield Cup winner, plus Ben Hayes, Katherine Coleman and a STACK of tips!
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trainers Ben Hayes and Katherine Coleman joined The Verdict podcast on Thursday to give the latest on their key weekend runners, before ratings guru D...
The Caulfield Cup contender sneaking under the radar, and some interesting comments out of NSW
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie at Caulfield for ALL the reaction to the Caulfield Cup barrier draw. They were joined by Calvin McEvoy and ...
The inside word on Meydaan and ALL the other whispers from Caulfield trackwork on Tuesday
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was at Caulfield on Tuesday morning to get the inside word on a host of key contenders running this weekend. He spoke with Paul Holley...
David Hayes clears up Ka Ying rumours, where to next for Buckaroo? And the full weekend review
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio on Monday to review a DRAMATIC weekend in racing! They were joined by David Hayes, who sh...
Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio ahead of Caulfield Guineas Day!
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio to preview ALL the action at Caulfield this weekend! They previewed the Group 1 races in ...
How will the Might And Power unfold? What's up with Ka Ying Rising? And The Bald Eagle's possible trial stars!
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The clock is ticking down to an EPIC Caulfield Guineas Day! Host Michael Felgate catches up with Matt Laurie to chat about Treasurethe Moment in this ...
What’s got Mick Price concerned, the latest on Yulong’s stars, and your mid-week mail!
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is an episode of The Verdict podcast you don't want to miss! Mick Price has expressed his concern after just five runners accepted for the G1 Mig...
EXCLUSIVE: Michael Felgate shares some big Spring Carnival news!
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by the subject in question on The Verdict podcast on Wednesday to announce the news!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
The latest on key Caulfield Guineas contenders, and what to make of Ka Ying Rising's trial?
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was out at Caulfield on Tuesday morning after a few key chances on Guineas Day had a spin around ahead of their weekend assignments! H...
Asfoora's dramatic win explained, a tribute to a much-loved racing personality, and the full weekend review
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio to review the weekend of racing! It's fair to say there was HEAPS to discuss, with Turnbu...
Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio ahead of Turnbull Stakes Day!
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shark steered the ship with Michael Felgate away! He was joined by Carl Di Iorio from Best Bets to take a look at the bumper card at Flemington, s...
Tony Gollan, Calvin McEvoy, Michael Freedman and a STACK of tips!
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate got the latest on Antino and Half Yours ahead of the G1 Turnbull Stakes, before Michael Freedman shared an update on the hot favourite...
The inside word on Autumn Glow, Legacy Bound and My Gladiola ahead of their key weekend assignments
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined by Kerrin McEvoy, Robbie Griffiths and John McArdle on Wednesday's edition of The Verdict podcast. Racing.com form analyst ...
A disappointing Melbourne Cup update, and the inside word on which internationals to keep an eye on
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Laxon has confirmed on The Verdict podcast Knight's Choice won't be defending his Melbourne Cup title this spring. Michael Felgate was also joi...
The weekend winner who has drawn comparisons with his famous father
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio review the weekend of racing! They were joined by Godolphin’s Andy Makiv after Beiwacht ran them...
Friday (Thursday) Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio ahead of a BIG night at The Valley!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio joined Michael Felgate a day early this week, with the AFL Grand Final Eve meeting at Moonee Valley firmly on the agend...
Why you shouldn't be writing Giga Kick off just yet...
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate made the trip to Mornington on Wednesday morning to catch-up with Clayton Douglas and get the latest on Giga Kick ahead of his return ...
Michael Felgate breaks some big Melbourne Cup news
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate had key updates on a leading international contender for the Melbourne Cup, as well as the defending champion. Sheila Laxon told The V...
Felgate's BIG call on both Cups, Adrian Bott, and a futures play that Shark actually likes!
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio review all the key action from the weekend of racing! They were joined by Adrian Bott after Sir Delius...
Friday Form Focus with Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio ahead of Underwood Stakes Day
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shark and Carlos joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to preview all the key action at Caulfield, and around Australia, this weekend! You won't b...
The inside word from two key stables ahead of a BIG weekend of Group 1 racing!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate got the latest mail from Ciaron Maher Racing and Te Akau Racing ahead of the weekend, with both stables sending key contenders to Caul...
Why weight won't worry Cup favourite, Tom Prebble's inspirational update, and Hutchi's Wednesday mail
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jamie Lovett from Australian Bloodstock joined The Verdict on Wednesday after returning to Australia following Al Riffa's dominant win in the Irish St...
A comprehensive wrap of the Melbourne and Caulfield Cup weights, plus all the latest news
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Racing Victoria's chief handicapper, David Hegan, joined Michael Felgate on The Verdict to run through all the key decisions he came to when allocatin...
Shark settles a bet, big Melbourne Cup moves, and what to make of the Makybe?
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was joined on The Verdict by Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio after a massive weekend in racing. They discussed the controversial (lack ...
The Verdict: Friday Form Focus (September 12, 2025)
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Sharkie joined Michael Felgate to run through all the action at Flemington on Makybe Diva Stakes Day, before Carl Di Iorio from Best Bets chimed ...
The Verdict (September 11, 2025)
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate provided an important update on Tom Prebble after his fall on Tuesday, before Tony Gollan shared his thoughts on Antino heading toward...
The Verdict (September 10, 2025)
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate spoke with a host of key spring players on Wednesday. Sam Freedman, Mark Zahra and Ben Hayes all joined The Verdict, while we also got...
The Verdict (September 9, 2025)
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was out and about at Mornington on Tuesday, catching up with Matt Laurie to get the latest on Treasurethe Moment after she sent a scar...
The Verdict (September 8, 2025)
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio set the agenda for the week ahead after an eventful weekend at the races. And the drama didn't stop on...
The Verdict: Friday Form Focus (September 5, 2025)
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio joined Michael Felgate to preview all the action at Moonee Valley on Moir Stakes Day. They also spoke about the big Yul...
The Verdict (September 4, 2025)
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Troy Corstens shared the latest on Baraqiel ahead of the Moir Stakes, while Racing Victoria's international guru, Paul Bloodworth, told us which horse...
The Verdict (September 3, 2025)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate brings you the latest on where Treasurethe Moment may head next after a meeting was held by Yulong after her dominant weekend win. He ...
The Verdict (September 2, 2025)
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate was out and about on Tuesday, catching up with a host of big names at the Caulfield trials. Mick Price, Grahame Begg, Robbie Griffiths...
The Verdict (September 1, 2025)
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Carl Di Iorio discuss all the big news from a huge weekend of racing. They were also joined by Sam Fairgray from Yul...