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 a few winners, too!)

The Verdict with Michael Felgate is a news podcast hosted by Racing.com, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Verdict with Michael Felgate

  Wagering shake-up explained, Extragalactic returns and Sheza Alibi v Autumn Glow is on

  Aug 19, 202636 min

  Michael Felgate is joined by Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison following major developments surrounding wagering advertising legislation. Morrison explains what the changes mean for racing, why the industry's advertising carve-out is so important and reveals Racing Victoria could still face a financial impact of up to $10 million a year . Trainer Trent Edmonds also joins the show ahead of Extragalactic's return in the Carlyon Stakes at Sandown. Edmonds says his star mare is “absolutely beaming” and physically better than last preparation as she begins a campaign aimed towards the Group 1 Moir Stakes. Plus, Trent Masenhelder brings all the latest news, including confirmation Sheza Alibi will take on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes , the latest international spring developments from York and his Saturday bet. Ben Asgari rounds out the show with his best plays on a testing Heavy 10 at Warrnambool. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  Aug 18, 202630 min

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  Aug 17, 202630 min

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  Aug 16, 202649 min

  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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

  Aug 13, 20261h 6m

  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 market sparks plenty of debate. Is the favourite under the odds? The boys aren't convinced, with Recon emerging as one of the strongest alternatives and Nick Noonan making him his best bet of the day. Nick Foot is also playing with confidence, declaring the in-form Duchess Zou his best after identifying what he believes will be the perfect speed map. Plus, the team assesses the likely Caulfield track pattern following a wet week, searches for value across the program and delivers quaddie plays, horses to follow and all the key bets for Saturday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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