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 

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&nbsp;

Renowned racing broadcaster, Michael Felgate, brings you the latest news, views and interviews in the world of horse racing (and hopefully a few winners, too!) 

Renowned racing broadcaster, Michael Felgate, brings you the latest news, views and interviews in the world of horse racing (and hopefully a few winners, too!)&nbsp;

The Verdict with Michael Felgate

Renowned racing broadcaster, Michael Felgate, brings you the latest news, views and interviews in the world of horse racing (and hopefully finds you a few winners, too!) 

Renowned racing broadcaster, Michael Felgate, brings you the latest news, views and interviews in the world of horse racing (and hopefully finds you a few winners, too!)&nbsp;

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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, revealing there has already been interest from Everest slot-holders and saying the lightly raced galloper could potentially develop into a top-class sprinter.

Begg maps out the deliberately measured Melbourne Cup campaign for already-qualified Zakouma and identifies Profligate as an emerging filly capable of developing into a Thousand Guineas contender.

Freedman discusses Point Barrow, the return of Tom Kitten and the progress of impressive youngster American Eagle, while O’Brien reveals the Group 1 path being planned for Sass Appeal through the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.

Plus, the team assesses the other major spring horses to appear at the Caulfield Heath jumpouts and looks ahead to the 150th running of the Caulfield Cup.

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&rsquo;Brien as their spring teams step out at the jumpouts.
Dabernig provides a major update on exciting sprinter Oliveanotherday, revealing there has already been interest from Everest slot-holders and saying the lightly raced galloper could potentially develop into a top-class sprinter.
Begg maps out the deliberately measured Melbourne Cup campaign for already-qualified Zakouma and identifies Profligate as an emerging filly capable of developing into a Thousand Guineas contender.
Freedman discusses Point Barrow, the return of Tom Kitten and the progress of impressive youngster American Eagle, while O&rsquo;Brien reveals the Group 1 path being planned for Sass Appeal through the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes.
Plus, the team assesses the other major spring horses to appear at the Caulfield Heath jumpouts and looks ahead to the 150th running of the Caulfield Cup.

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

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, confirms he is set to travel on the first shipment and discusses his likely Cups weight, racing style and untapped potential.

There’s also the latest on Defiantly ahead of his crucial Prix Kergorlay Melbourne Cup audition, an update on Al Riffa and Australian Bloodstock’s local spring team.

Plus, Trent Masenhelder joins Michael with all the latest racing news, including the possibility of Sheza Alibi taking on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, Jamie Melham reuniting with Half Yours and Lloyd Kennewell’s two emerging Coolmore Stud Stakes hopes.

Michael Felgate catches up with Australian Bloodstock&rsquo;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, confirms he is set to travel on the first shipment and discusses his likely Cups weight, racing style and untapped potential.
There&rsquo;s also the latest on Defiantly ahead of his crucial Prix Kergorlay Melbourne Cup audition, an update on Al Riffa and Australian Bloodstock&rsquo;s local spring team.
Plus, Trent Masenhelder joins Michael with all the latest racing news, including the possibility of Sheza Alibi taking on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, Jamie Melham reuniting with Half Yours and Lloyd Kennewell&rsquo;s two emerging Coolmore Stud Stakes hopes.

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

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 race towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes.

P.B. Lawrence Stakes winner Cosmic Crusader also earns a major upgrade as the boys identify the Group 1 races that could be at his mercy this spring.

Hard Kick's Vain Stakes victory, Shadhavar's continued progression and Darkbonee's potential path towards the Caulfield Cup also come under the microscope.

Plus, Australian Bloodstock-owned Wine Dark Sea emerges as a Cups contender from Newbury, the team reviews Chilly Girl's Rosebud victory and identifies the horses to follow, while attention begins to turn towards the Winx Stakes and another huge weekend of spring racing.

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 race towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
P.B. Lawrence Stakes winner Cosmic Crusader also earns a major upgrade as the boys identify the Group 1 races that could be at his mercy this spring.
Hard Kick's Vain Stakes victory, Shadhavar's continued progression and Darkbonee's potential path towards the Caulfield Cup also come under the microscope.
Plus, Australian Bloodstock-owned Wine Dark Sea emerges as a Cups contender from Newbury, the team reviews Chilly Girl's Rosebud victory and identifies the horses to follow, while attention begins to turn towards the Winx Stakes and another huge weekend of spring racing.

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