Explore every episode of the podcast The Leg Up Australia Horse Racing
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| Sunny Coast Carnival Finale, Rosehill Winter Stakes & Best Bets | 02 Jul 2026 | 00:45:39 | |
Ep 506 - The Queensland Winter Carnival wraps up with a massive day at the Sunshine Coast featuring the Winx Guineas, Caloundra Cup, and Glasshouse Stakes. Woodhead and BJ break down all the feature racing, plus the Winter Stakes at Rosehill and the Winter Finals at Flemington. The boys start by calling out the "ridiculous" decision by Victorian stewards to ban Craig Newitt's young son from the jockeys' room, sharing their own fond memories of growing up around the sheds. On the punt, BJ breaks down why one horse has a massive ratings edge in the Winx Guineas, and reveals the Winter Stakes runner whose 7.5kg weight drop makes it the clear pick over the last-start winner. To cap it off, we celebrate a massive June for members (129 units in profit!) and deliver our Best Bet of the Day — a $2.40 shot at Rosehill that broke the track record two starts back and looks impossible to beat. (0:00) Intro & last week's recap (3:20) The Craig Newitt jockeys' room controversy (15:16) Winx Guineas preview and ratings breakdown (24:24) Caloundra Cup field analysis (33:15) Glasshouse Stakes best value picks (39:03) Rosehill Winter Stakes: Glorious Moment vs Midnight Dynamite (41:45) Flemington Race 7 merch giveaway (44:25) The Best Bet of the Day 🎁 WIN MERCH: Comment your tip for Flemington Race 7 on Spotify or YouTube! Try The Leg Up Members free trial: https://www.launchpass.com/tlu-members-only Chances are you're about to lose. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. | |||
| Tatts Tiara Preview, Eagle Farm Best Bets & Pro Staking Strategies | 25 Jun 2026 | 00:32:25 | |
The 74th and final Group One of the Australian racing season is here! Woodhead and BJ break down the highly competitive Tatts Tiara at Eagle Farm. Following an incredible run of 17 winning Saturdays in 2026, the boys are ready to finish the Group One calendar with a bang. In this episode, BJ explains why we're backing the plunge horse in the Tatts Tiara and why she represents such great value. We also reveal the best bet in Australia for this Saturday at Rosehill—a horse seeking redemption after being the "tragedy beaten of the year" last start. We wrap up the show by answering member questions, diving deep into professional staking strategies (how to decide on unit size) and how to navigate the risks and rewards of all-in markets. In this episode: (0:00) Intro & Ipswich Cup Day recap (3:00) Tatts Tiara field analysis and market movers (12:56) BJ's confident pick for the Tatts Tiara (16:00) The Eagle Farm double you need to back (19:20) The Best Bet in Australia for Saturday racing (24:44) Pro advice on bet sizing and staking strategies (28:55) How to find an edge in all-in markets Try The Leg Up Members for free with a 7-day trial: https://www.launchpass.com/tlu-members-only Chances are you're about to lose. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au. | |||
| $101 Multi - Day 2 of The Championships | 09 Apr 2026 | 00:36:36 | |
The Championships Day 2 is here — headlined by Autumn Glow 🐎 WE’RE LIVE FROM THE PUB 🍻 10-leg multi at $113. Four Group 1 races. One massive day. In this episode we break down: 🏆 Queen Elizabeth Stakes — Can Autumn Glow go 12 from 12? 🏆 Australian Oaks — Ohope Wins? Plain last start. Profoundly should be favourite! 🏆 Queen Of The Turf — Lady Shenandoah vs Pride Of Jenni vs Treasurethe Moment vs Idle Flyer. It looks a cracker! 🏆 Sydney Cup — $5 the field with seven horses $10 or shorter. Yikes! Full analysis and Tips from Blake Johnston & Sam Wood — all in this episode. | |||
| LOCKED IN - FLEMINGTON CUP DAY | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:31:03 | |
Flemington takes centre stage on this week's episode of Locked In, a podcast proudly bought to you by Dabble. Don't have a Dabble account? Sign up here using the promo code 'LEGUP' -> bit.ly/FollowTheLegUp Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tongue Tied - Rocks Or (Five) Diamonds | 03 Nov 2022 | 00:36:34 | |
Nick Lloyd & Sky Racing's Brodie Nickson review the Golden Eagle, Derby Day & Melbourne Cup Day, throwing out a few horses to follow. Did we see next year's Caulfield Cup winner go around last weekend? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN S1E1 | 26 Jan 2023 | 00:27:56 | |
Welcome to our brand new show LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince Sam and the punters to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. A very simple concept - each of our analysts get 45 seconds to sell us on why we should select them and put our money on their bet. We keep score, we keep them under time and we keep moving! Plenty of laughs and plenty of tips! Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| SHANE DYE - Living Legend | 05 Jun 2020 | 00:36:46 | |
We sit down for an insightful and interesting chat with Australian and New Zealand Hall of Fame jockey SHANE DYE. Melbourne Cup Winner, Cox Plate Winner and the winner of FOUR Golden Slippers he talks about his career as a Premier jockey in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Part One: Manikato Stakes Night | 21 Oct 2020 | 00:48:03 | |
PART ONE of our Huge Moonee Valley Special this week on the podcast covering BOTH meetings. Sam and Pat discuss last weeks antics in what could've been a huge week and then rip in to a HUGE Friday night of racing culmination with the Group One Manikato Stakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BLUE DIAMOND STAKES - GROUP ONE BONANZA | 18 Feb 2021 | 00:59:41 | |
Massive episode and a HUGE day at Caulfield (the boys fav track) this weekend, an entire card of Group and Listed races. The boys dissect this massive day, discuss their chat with Pikey, upcoming interviews, Bivouac and the brilliance of Jamie Kah and Nature Strip. PLUS Punter VS Punter is back, Pikey giveaway and heaps more...... lets get it!! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Million Dollar Multi, Champagne Showers and a sure thing | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:56:29 | |
Plenty of racing coming up this weekend including two Group Ones. The boys find 2 roughies hoping for a million dollar pay day and give us some tips for Doomben. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TOMMY BERRY Interview, Doomben Double and NRL Multis | 27 May 2020 | 01:09:25 | |
Multiple Group One winning jockey Tommy Berry joins the show to chat all things life and racing. From his time in Hong Kong to his new Brewery the boys cover plenty. Hear him chat about wild parties, riding Chautauqua and a few to follow in the future. Pat and Sam also give us their tips for the two Group 2 Races in Doomben, still aiming to nail their $1000 win and they give us a few winners for the upcoming restart of the NRL. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TLU - SERIOUSLY, HOW BAD IS THE 'BOOL?! | 02 May 2024 | 00:28:18 | |
Forgive us, but The Bool has been bloody ordinary. The track has been an absolute nightmare and the Clerk Of The Course keeps getting in the bloody way! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Leg Up - Derby Day & Melbourne Cup Preview | 01 Nov 2024 | 00:40:48 | |
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play. Chances are you're about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Championships Day 1 | $931 Rollover Bet, 4 x G1 Tips & $104.62 Multi | Australian Racing 2026 | 02 Apr 2026 | 00:36:35 | |
The Championships Day 1 is here — and the Rollover Challenge is alive. 🐎 WE’RE LIVE FROM THE PUB 🍻 $931 on the line - which three shorties can we multi? 8 leg multi at $104.62. Four Group 1 races. One massive day. In this episode we break down: 🏆 Sires Produce Stakes — Can Streisand stamp herself as the best 2yo of the season? 🏆 Australian Derby — Observer with James McDonald vs Green Spaces. Who wins the battle of the Godolphin pair? 🏆 Doncaster Mile — No horse has started odds-on since Winx. Could Sheza Alibi be next? 🏆 TJ Smith Stakes — Tentyris and Jimmysstar look to hit back. Can they beat an in-form Joliestar? Full analysis and Tips from Blake Johnston & Sam Wood — all in this episode. 🔔 Subscribe so you never miss a tip. #TheChampionships #HorseRacing #DoncasterMile #AustralianDerby #RolloverChallenge | |||
| The Leg Up - September 19, 2024 | 20 Sep 2024 | 00:41:25 | |
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Leg Up - October 3, 2024 | 04 Oct 2024 | 00:42:19 | |
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play. Chances are you're about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Leg Up - Sep 12, 2024 | 12 Sep 2024 | 00:41:31 | |
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MELBOURNE CUP - FULL RACE PREVIEW 2020 | 02 Nov 2020 | 01:05:14 | |
PART TWO: Every horse rated and analysed for your Melbourne Cup Preview. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| A big win at big odds, Bomb Threats and Nigerian Scams | 25 May 2020 | 00:40:03 | |
The boys settle in for another Sunday Sesh (Recorded on a Monday night) to discuss the weekend that was: what went right and what went wrong. They give a little insight in to the police matter at Eagle Farm on the weekend, they discuss the main runs of the weekend, a little footy and they celebrate the big win on the $13 winner they tipped in last weeks episode. Sit back and crack a cold one, relax and enjoy the Sunday Sesh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bet Slip - 04/03/2023 | 05 Mar 2023 | 00:32:59 | |
Nick & BJ discuss the strategy for Members Only on Saturday, March 4. This podcast goes live to members on Saturday morning and becomes available to the public on Monday; win, lose or draw. Head to the link in our Instagram bio to join today! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Saturday Strategy - Feb 4, 2023 | 04 Feb 2023 | 00:14:26 | |
Nick & BJ discuss the strategy for Members Only on Saturday, February 4. This podcast goes live to members on Saturday morning and becomes available to the public on Monday; win, lose or draw. Head to the link in our Instagram bio to join today! @thelegup_australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Inglis Millennium | BJ's $55 winner | Sportsbet handle Pat | 03 Feb 2022 | 00:32:39 | |
Two out of three ain't bad, that's what Meat Loaf said anyways. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TLU - Match Racing | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:43:27 | |
You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| WILD COMPARISONS, THE SURGE SAGA AND FORM MYTHS | 07 Mar 2024 | 01:06:34 | |
All our tips for the Group Ones this weekend including the Newmarket plus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Aeliana Backs Up & A Kiwi Comes To Town: Australian Cup 2026 + Tancred Stakes Day | 26 Mar 2026 | 00:53:42 | |
It's Tancred Stakes Day, and Woodhead, Loydy and BJ are across the big races on a stacked Saturday of the Sydney Autumn Carnival 2026. The boys break down the $2 million Australian Cup 2026 at Flemington — Birdman chasing a hat-trick, Tom Kitten drawn widest in barrier 12, and Pride Of Jenni looking to make amends. Over at Rosehill, they cover the Vinery Stud Stakes 2026 (NZ Oaks winner Ohope Wins making her Australian debut under James McDonald), the Emancipation Stakes (Idle Flyer as short-priced favourite), and the Tancred Stakes 2026 — Aeliana backing up seven days after a Group 1 win to face Dubai Honour, the defending champion. Six Waller runners in a nine-horse field. Absolute chaos. Plus footy chat, big opinions, and banter that makes this the most entertaining horse racing podcast in Australia. New episodes weekly. Subscribe wherever you get your pods. | |||
| Saturday Strategy - Jan 7, 2023 | 07 Jan 2023 | 00:12:37 | |
Nick & BJ discuss the strategy for Members Only on Saturday, January 7. This podcast goes live to members on Saturday morning and becomes available to the public on Monday; win, lose or draw. Head to the link in our Instagram bio to join today! @thelegup_australia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| TLU PODCAST - QUEENSLANDER!!! | 06 Jun 2024 | 00:26:43 | |
We're a racing podcast, but we've just got to take a moment to appreciate the mighty Maroons! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Members Only Podcast - June 1, 2024 | 04 Jun 2024 | 00:13:43 | |
Have a listen to what we made of Queensland Derby Day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN S1E4 | 17 Feb 2023 | 00:25:30 | |
Welcome to our brand new show LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince Sam and the punters to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. A very simple concept - each of our analysts get 45 seconds to sell to us on why we should select them and put our money on their bet. We keep score, we keep them under time and we keep moving! Plenty of laughs and plenty of tips! Enjoy! This week's races: FLEMINGTON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Bet Slip - 25/03/2023 | 26 Mar 2023 | 00:14:09 | |
Nick & BJ discuss the strategy for Members Only on Saturday, March 25. This podcast goes live to members on Saturday morning and becomes available to the public on Monday; win, lose or draw. Head to the link in our Instagram bio to join today! @thelegup_australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Tongue Tied with JD Hayes | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:20:44 | |
This week, Nick is joined by one half of the Ben & JD Hayes camp. JD discusses the stable's upcoming runners in the Golden Slipper & All-Star Mile, the pressure of starting a training partnership with his brother and talks about winning their first Group 1 with Mr Brightside in last year's Doncaster Mile. For the full interview, head over to Members Only > bit.ly/MO-GetStarted Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN - ROBERT SANGSTER STAKES DAY | 03 May 2023 | 00:31:42 | |
Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince Nick and the punters to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. DJC and Gav go head-to-head this week as they chat about their on-top selections in the Grp 1 Robert Sangster Stakes, Hollindale Stakes and The Coast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Early Mail - Caulfield Guineas Day | 08 Oct 2022 | 00:13:28 | |
The Early Mail is sent out to The Leg Up's Members Only group before Saturday's race meetings. Join Blake and Nick as they go over their betting strategy for the day's racing. Not a member? Head to @thelegup_australia on Instagram and follow the link in our bio! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| THE WEIGH IN: We don't have to wait long until Grafton 🤞 | 06 Jul 2021 | 00:33:34 | |
Berdibek lugged 66kg around Rosehill on Saturday and gets a MASSIVE 12kg drop into the Grafton Cup on Thursday. Are we backing him ⁉️ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Heading WEST!! Railways Stakes | 19 Nov 2020 | 01:10:07 | |
The boys are ripe and ready for some WA Racing! Group racing at Ascot headlined by a talent packed field for the Railway Stakes. Sam and Pat go through their betting selections in the main races PLUS do the form and find a winner in The Ballarat Cup and The Mooloolaba Cup. Competition announcement, reviews read AND more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Slipper Pod - Sydney Racing Preview for Golden Slipper Day 2026 | 18 Mar 2026 | 00:56:18 | |
Golden Slipper Day 2026 is delivering five Group 1 races, a stack of talking points, and enough chaos to keep us talking for a week — and BJ, Pat, DJC and Woodhead are all over it. This is the full episode in the lead up to the biggest day of the Sydney Autumn Carnival. We kick things off with the Ranvet Stakes — Aeliana versus Sir Delius in a $1 million weight-for-age battle over 2000 metres. Then comes the George Ryder Stakes — the race Winx won four times — and this year its all about Autumn Glow and whether she makes it win number 11 on the trot. And then the big one. The TAB Golden Slipper 2026 — the 70th running of the world's richest two-year-old race. Twenty runners, five million dollars, and a wide-open market with Chayan the $5 favourite, Blue Diamond winner Streisand looming large, and Bjorn Baker's pair Paradoxium and Warwoven both in the mix. We close out the day with the Kia Ora Galaxy — the $1 million sprint that always throws up a result — featuring last year's Golden Slipper winner Marhoona dropping back in trip and Grafterburners leading the market. The boys had strong opinions. As always. If you're new here — The Leg Up Australia is the horse racing podcast for punters who love the sport and don't take themselves too seriously. BJ, Pat and Woodhead have been best mates for 20 years, and that banter is what makes this show different. No corporate fluff, no scripted takes — just three blokes who love racing, love a bet, and love giving each other shit – especially when DJC is on the show! If you enjoy the episode, hit subscribe and leave us a comment with your best or worst bet for Golden Slipper Day. We read every single one. | |||
| THE LEG UP - THOUSAND GUINEAS DAY | 14 Nov 2024 | 00:40:01 | |
Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm, or catch up on the podcast here. Thanks to UPC Showdown, the new way to play. Chances are you're about to lose. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Baldys HOF, Spider Office and The Australian Stakes! | 25 Jan 2024 | 00:50:14 | |
Off the back of a spider infestation at the office the boys rip in to a fresh poddy this week with the weekends racing in mind, they chat about the Australian stakes, Veight vs Steparty and The Hanging Rock Cup! Nick, Bj, Benny and Woodhead try to agree on 3 inductees to the Greatest Bald Athlete hall of Fame and Woodhead hits us with a bit of controversy for the upcoming NRL players heading to Vegas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN - GOLDEN ROSE DAY 2023 | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:55:40 | |
There's two massive Group 1 races this weekend with the Golden Rose & Underwood Stakes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| New Season, Missile Stakes and Banned Blood | 04 Aug 2022 | 00:51:25 | |
The boys are fresh off a spell with a massive show with plenty of big announcements. They dive in to this week feature races and produce some beauties in their $100 Strategies. Pat takes aim at Racing Victoria and Woodhead introduces their big signing for the year! Happy to announce we’ve had the good guys over at BoomBet jump on board with the poddy, a good Aussie bookie that supports us and gives great odds. Give them a try this Spring Carnival: https://bit.ly/BoomBet100 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Group Racing and Revenge Porn | 05 Aug 2020 | 00:39:43 | |
Sam and Pat are up and about and absolutely pumped that we have group racing back on the cards this weekend. They analyse and give you their betting selections in Flemington's Group 3 Aurie Star and Rosehill's Group Listed Rosebud & Group 2 Missile Stakes. They also give you their $100 footy multi's for this weekends games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN - TURNBULL STAKES DAY | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:34:19 | |
There's Group 1 racing this weekend, but it's like the Half-Time break. After a massive weekend just gone, this weekend gives us some time to recover before another four Group 1 races next weekend, as well as The Everest & The Kosciuszko! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Interview with Adam Campton HKJC and tips for Sha Tin | 03 Apr 2020 | 00:24:00 | |
Sam caught up with Adam Campton from the Hong Kong Jockey Club to get his thoughts on this weekends Group races at Sha Tin. Adam also gave us some background on how he got in to the industry and what he does for the HKJC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| MEMSIE STAKES, What's next for VE & 4 Group Races!! | 25 Aug 2021 | 01:14:59 | |
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| THE BAG MEN | Chelmsford Stakes | 03 Sep 2021 | 00:22:18 | |
BJ and Hildo are back to tackle the quaddie legs on Chelmsford Stakes day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| The Weigh In - Saturday, February 4, 2023 | 06 Feb 2023 | 00:16:08 | |
Join BJ and Nick as they go through the meeting from Randwick on Saturday, February 4, and find you a few horses to add into your Black Book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| Coolmore Ka-Ching! | 11 Mar 2026 | 00:58:48 | |
Six winners. Eight rides. One Saturday. James McDonald is two wins away from breaking Damien Oliver’s all-time Australian Group 1 record — and BJ, Pat and Woodhead are all over it. This week’s episode is an absolute must-listen heading into the Sydney Autumn Carnival. The boys break down J-Mac’s historic six-winner haul, Caballus’s stunning $19 Newmarket upset, and Sheza Alibi’s Randwick Guineas demolition job — the first filly to do it in 13 years. Oh, and the ATC just won a Supreme Court battle against Racing NSW and Peter V’landys. Wild week. Then it’s straight into your Coolmore Classic Day tips and Peter Young Stakes preview for Saturday 14 March. Is Lazzura really going to carry 58kg to a Coolmore Classic win? Can Warwoven nail the Pago Pago Stakes to lock in his Golden Slipper 2026 spot? And who wins the clash between Buckaroo and Light Infantry Man at Caulfield? If you’re serious about Australian horse racing, this is the podcast you should already be following. Hit subscribe and never miss a winner. Australian horse racing podcast, Sydney Autumn Carnival 2026, Coolmore Classic 2026, Golden Slipper 2026, Pago Pago Stakes Warwoven, horse racing tips Australia, Australian Turf Club, Peter V’landys, Rosehill races March 2026, Buckaroo, Light Infantry Man, Australian racing podcast weekly preview, free tips, racing | |||
| TLU - Craig, We Love You! | 24 May 2024 | 00:51:27 | |
Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for more Group 1 racing in the Queensland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| LOCKED IN - THE CHAMPIONSHIPS DAY 2 | 05 Apr 2023 | 00:38:48 | |
We put our pundits to the test and give them the opportunity to convince Sam and the punters to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Luke Hilton joins DJC and Gav this week to share his unique take on the upcoming races. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||
| BILLY EGAN - Cult Status | 18 Jun 2020 | 00:31:21 | |
Cult hero and rising superstar jockey Billy Egan joined the boys for a very casual and fun show, he chats openly about commitment, travel and what he has done to become one of Australia's most followed and popular Jockey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. | |||