Zakouma’s Melbourne Cup path, Oliveanotherday’s Everest dream, and the spring horses to follow

Michael Felgate is on location at Caulfield Heath for a special edition of The Verdict, catching up with leading trainers Grahame Begg, Tom Dabernig, Sam Freedman and Danny O’Brien as their spring teams step out at the jumpouts. Dabernig provides a major update on exciting sprinter Oliveanotherday…

Wine Dark Sea coming for the Cups, Defiantly’s Melbourne audition and breaking Sheza Alibi news

Michael Felgate catches up with Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett after Wine Dark Sea announced himself as a serious Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender with an impressive Geoffrey Freer Stakes victory at Newbury. Lovett explains why the progressive stayer profiles so well for Australia, conf…

Natural Fling emerges as a Coolmore star, Cosmic Crusader’s Group 1 path and Darkbonee dreams of a Caulfield Cup

Michael Felgate and Nick Foot unpack all the big performances from P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield. Natural Fling headlines the discussion after a devastating Quezette Stakes victory, with the team declaring the exciting filly a star and asking whether she has now taken the upper hand in the…

Is Recommendation under the odds? Nick Noonan backs Recon and Nick Foot declares Duchess Zou his best | Friday Form Focus

Michael Felgate is joined by form gurus Nick Foot and Nick Noonan for a bumper Friday Form Focus ahead of P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield. The team goes race-by-race through a huge Saturday card, including a fascinating Regal Roller Stakes where Recommendation's position near the top of the …

Feroce returns for spring, Attrition is back and Freedman urges patience with Asakura

Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder are joined by trainers Dom Sutton and Mitch Freedman on The Verdict. Sutton provides the latest on Group 1 winner Feroce ahead of his return at Caulfield, revealing the stable star has come back “as good, if not better” as he prepares for another spring campai…

Some BIG breaking news about a Melbourne Cup fancy, an update on Asfoora, and why it's a crucial time for New Zealand racing

Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. And he certainly did exactly that on Wednesday, with some massive news about an international contender for this year's Melbourne Cup. They won't be coming. Henry Dwyer also joined The Verdict to share an update on Asfoora, who is prepari…

Why you DON'T want to miss Race 5 at Ballarat today, and will Sheza Alibi take her place in the Memsie?

Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! We got the latest from Pakenham after Sheza Alibi's second official piece of work on Tuesday morning. Will she take her place in the Memsie? It was a Monday to remember for Reece Goodwin after he trained a treble, but things could get …

The boys box on over Angel Capital, a SHOCK spring prediction, and some social media advice!

UFC star Jack Jenkins joined Michael Felgate and Nick Foot on The Verdict podcast on Monday to review the weekend of racing! And, BOY, there was no shortage of opinion... Foot and Jenkins certainly had a difference of opinion on Angel Capital, who was again beaten as favourite on his return to raci…

The inside word from Yulong on Angel Capital, Nick Noonan's SPOOKY omen with his lucky number, and the full weekend preview!

Michael Felgate, Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan preview the weekend of racing, thanks to Unibet! The boys ran through the card on the Caulfield Heath track this Saturday, finding a few bets they're keen on! Nick Noonan is known for landing his roughies at big odds, but this week he is following his l…

THURSDAY TIPS! Nick Noonan's best at Ballarat (August 6, 2026)

The Verdict tipping guru Nick Noonan shares his best plays for Thursday's races. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au