Join mug punter Phil Georgios and racing analyst Chris Vernuccio each week as they review the weekend's horse racing across Australia and discuss the key betting talking points.
For our final episode of the 2024 Spring Carnival, the boys: - Recap the final day of the VRC Spring Carnival, including the G1 victories of Sunshine in Paris, Mr Brightside and Via Sistina. - Give their synopsis of their highlights and best performances of the whole spring - Look ahead with a couple of predictions of horses to follow in 2025 - Wrap up with their predictions for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Thousand Guineas G1s at Caulfield this weekend. Don't forget to follow the boys on X/Twitter (@shouldabackedit) as tips will be released each Saturday morning through to the end of the WA carnival in mid-December.
On another big show, the boys - Review the Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks; - Discuss the cluttered calendar for prizemoney, big horses and big jockeys - Reflect on the decision by owners to replace jockey Declan Bates on Pride of Jenni; and - Look ahead to the big Champions Day Group 1s across the classic distances of 1200m, 1600m and 2000m Don't forget to follow the show on X (aka twitter) @shouldabackedit for everyone's final tips
A quick drop for those seeking their Melbourne Cup fix! - Melbourne Cup first 4s - Best of the rest of the card - Early VRC Oaks tips Don't forget the boys tipped you into Switzerland, Bella Nipotina and Fawkner Park last weekend, so be sure to follow their tips on X (@shouldbackedit) before each key raceday.
On this week's show, we look back at the Cox Plate and ask the following questions: - Does it get better than Via Sistina's win? - Did Pride of Jenni follow the right program? - Can Mr Brightside ever win over 2000m? Following this, we look ahead to the big feature races across Flemington and Rosehill, specifically: - Coolmore Stud Stakes 3yo 1200m G1 - VRC Victoria Derby 3yo 2500m G1 - Empire Rose Stakes F&M 1600m G1 - Golden Eagle 4yo 1500m Don't forget to keep an eye on X (formerly Twitter) for the boys' tips every Saturday morning (plus next Tuesday morning too) by following @shouldabackedit
On the menu this week: - Three stunning Group 1 upsets at Caulfield last weekend - The theatrical barrier draw for the Everest - The simmering tensions around the pattern - Previews and tips for the big Group 1s: Caulfield Cup, the Everest and the King Charles Stakes N.B. Apologies if you missed last week's episode, there were issues with accessing it on certain platforms including Spotify. Don't hesitate to DM the show on X (or email us) if you're keen to hear the ep and we'll send you an alternate link. Follow the boys and their tips on X @shouldabackedit Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com
The boys wrap a huge week in racing. This week's discussion points: - The big G1 wins of Via Sistina, Ceowulf, Lady Shenandoah and Land Legend; - Pride of Jenni's surprise nomination for the Toorak Handicap; - Where should the 2025 WS Cox Plate be held whilst Moonee Valley is renovated; - The congestion of the national racing calendar in October; and - Previews of the big G1 races at Caulfield this weekend Don't forget to follow the boys on X (@shouldabackedit) for their best bets on Saturday.
Another big week in Aussie racing! The boys' key talking points this week: - The big wins of Autumn Glow, Southport Tycoon and Pride of Jenni - Early thoughts on Southside Racing's ambitious raceday programming and entertainment - Previewing big Group 1s including the Turnbull Stakes, Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes - What the heck was going on with Linebacker? - Katy Perry's performance at the AFL Grand Final Make sure you follow the boys on X/twitter @shouldabackedit for their final tips on Saturday morning.
On this week's agenda: - The victories of Buckaroo, Fangirl and Autumn Glow - 4 metropolitan meetings in Melbourne in 8 days, too many? - Is the 4-horse G2 Feehan Stakes field good for racing? - Predictions for the Manikato Stakes, Golden Rose and best of the rest Remember to stay tuned to X on Saturday morning for the boys final tips.
The boys are back for 2024! It's Underwood Stakes this weekend so the boys give their tips there as well as their hot-takes on the Jamie Kah suspension just announced. We also hear their thoughts on the early season shoot-out between Mr Brightside, Pride of Jenni and Via Sistina in the Makybe Diva Stakes, as well the drama at the MRC and TAB. Don't forget to follow the boys for their Saturday tips on X: @shouldabackedit
In the final episode of the series, the boys review the Group 1 victories of Magic Time and Broadsiding in Sydney last weekend, alongside the back-to-back Quokka domination of Overpass. They also provide their favourite moments of the carnival, look into the crystal ball at who could emerge during the spring and the Final Furlong segment pays tribute to Octagonal's best performing son, the late Lonhro, as well as one of the experts who has some special news of their own.
Jenni... wow! Just wow! In this latest episode, we look back at a breathtaking performance in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and wrap up the performances of the other Group 1 winners on Championships Day 2. The boys also talk about their thoughts on the possibility of night racing at Cranbourne next summer, their excitement levels as the carnival moves to Queensland and South Australia and give their predictions for this weekend's features.
On this week's show we look back on a big week of racing, on and off the track. The big winners on the first day of the Championships were Celestial Legend, Chain of Lightning, Riff Rocket and Manaal, whilst off the track there was a $10m yearling sold at the Inglis Easter Sales with a very famous mum. Meanwhile Day 2 of the Championships has a lot less doom and gloom in the forecast, so the boys talk us through the big races headlined by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at WFA over 2000m.
Without question one of the best days of racing on the calendar, the nation's attention will be focused on Randwick this weekend for the first day of the Championships. In this episode the boys preview each of the Group 1 features: - Doncaster Mile (1600m), - TJ Smith (1200m WFA), - ATC Australian Derby (2400m, 3yo); and - Sires Produce Stakes (1400m, 2yo) as well as throwing up a couple of their favourite winners from past editions. They also wrap up the Victorian carnival with Cascadian upstaging Pride of Jenni and Mr Brightside to defend his Australian Cup; Kiwi raider Orchestral asserting her ATC Oaks favouritism in the Vinery Stud Stakes and how do we solve the chaos on two states' race scheduling that's caused by Sydney's weather every year.
In a slightly earlier drop, the boys take a long hard look at all the Group 1 winners from Golden Slipper day at Rosehill, including the William Reid Stakes from Moonee Valley. They also preview the upcoming majors this Saturday across Flemington and Rosehill, and tell us which races at the upcoming Championships have got them most excited.
This week the boys review Pride of Jenni's theft of the All-Star Mile from the front and the impression Rosehill wins of Zougotcha, Zardozi (predicted by Phil) and Lindemann. They also wrap up the changes to the Spring Carnival announced by MVRC during the week, give their early predictions for Horse of the Year and of course preview the massive 6 Group 1s this weekend across two states, headlined by the Golden Slipper.
On this week's episode the boys reflect on Jamie Kah's third straight Group 1 Saturday on Cylinder in the Newmarket Handicap and the victories over high class fields of Celestial Legend and Lady Laguna at Randwick. Also on the agenda was the heat policy deployed around some jurisdictions over the long weekend, as well as the new Caulfield Heath track and Big V gets his choice of the nation's country cups to go to... wait 'til you hear his choice. Get in touch with the show: Follow us on X (Twitter): @shouldabackedit Email us: shouldabackedit@gmail.com
On this weeks episode, the boys talk about the upsets of Riff Rocket and Fangirl in last week's Australian Guineas and Verry Elleegant Stakes respectively, and debate the future of the All-Star Mile. Get their tips as well for this week's big Group 1 races, the Newmarket Handicap, Canterbury Stakes and Randwick Guineas.
The boys review some big surprises in the Group 1 Blue Diamond meeting at Caulfield, discuss the VRC's new Melb Cup carnival contract with Ch 9 and TAB and look ahead to the big Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington.
On this week's episode, the boys reflect on the returns of two superstar mares in Imperatriz and Fangirl, debate the fallout of the ride of Craig Williams on the $1.24 hotpot Jimmystar and preview a huge Saturday of Group 1 racing at Caulfield.
This week the things really rev up with WFA sprinters and milers returning in Melbourne and Sydney respectively, as well as lead-ups for the 3yo classics. The boys also reflect on Mr Brightside's return, some surprisingly impressive 2yo performances and the upstaging of their hot tip last week, Asfoora.
The boys are back for 2024! To open the series, we discuss the summer headlines, emerging carnival stars, a bit of banter about some leading recing pundits and preview the time honoured Group 1 CF Orr Stakes taking place this weekend at Caulfie.d
Phillip and Chris get into the Champions Stakes Day Group 1s, a bit of Five Diamonds sorcery from Rosehill and then give their views on the current composition of the Melbourne Cup undercard.
On today's episode, the boys wrap up the Group 1 action from the Derby Day meeting and then preview the race that stops the nation! We will be back again ahead of Stakes Day!
Back in time for the VRC Carnival of 2023, join experts Phillip Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they look at the Group 1s at Flemington, as well as the undercard and the big Golden Eagle for 4yos at Rosehill Gardens. Keep an eye out for a bonus Melbourne Cup preview too!
The Group 1s in Australia are just about wrapped up with Think About It and King Colorado taking the chocolates at Eagle Farm's biggest meeting. The boys then put on their top hats and tails to analyse the chances of Australia's four competitors at the big meeting at Royal Ascot and take a stroll down memory lane in the Final Furlong to reflect on past Aussie glories at the famous carnival. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
Damien Oliver added another major to his impressive catalogue in the twilight of his career, as the big fancies were nowhere to be seen in the Queensland Oaks. Meanwhile, elsewhere, there were a couple of impressive debutantes in Victoria. This week is all about the culmination of the Queensland carnival, the Stradbroke Handicap, JJ Atkins and the staying features the Q22 and Brisbane Cup. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
Kovalica confirmed his status as the star staying 3yo of the winter with a dominant win in the QLD Derby, rocketing up the markets for the Spring Carnival features. Meanwhile Think About It and Hawaii Five-Oh laid down their credentials for the Stradbroke Handicap.
On this week's show, hotpots Zaaki and Altivo both sunk in different circumstances, while the Maher-Eustace crowned its dominance of the SA carnival. Queensland's own carnival is really ramping up now and we look ahead to a big card at Eagle Farm. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
This week the boys look back at Giga Kick's continued national dominance, this time in QLD, whilst a very competitive Derby took place in South Australia and a Melbourne Cup fancy got his timing wrong. The boys forecast their Doomben Cup and Goodwood winners and discuss the implications of the scheduling changes in Victoria (and whether should be some in SA too).
The show is back to recap the black-type action from Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast, the major country carnivals in Warrnambool & Wagga Wagga and discuss the point-of-consumption tax changes in Victoria. Plus where does the Kentucky Derby sit on your racing bucket list?
Chris, Phil and Jon dissect the last Group 1 day of the NSW Autumn Carnival where Giga Kick and Militarize asserted their authority. Chris downloads his experiences in WA at the inaugural running of the Quokka and the guys give their super early futures predictions ahead of the Spring!
The boys get together to try and explain the weather and the significant priced winners across the four Group 1s as part of the first day of the Championships at Royal Randwick. They also preview the second day, headlined by the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the battle for supremacy between Anamoe & Dubai Honour.
On this week's episode the boys recap the Australian Cup, discuss the key issues of the week and look ahead to the big Championships Day 1 at Randwick on Saturday featuring 4 massive Group 1s.
In Secret showed her dominance and joined an elite group of fillies to win the Newmarket, Espiona finally delivered her potential on the biggest stage and Adelaide took a share of the national racing spotlight in this week's episode. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
A string of upsets in the group 1s, with Artorius joining Guineas winners Legarto and Communist as winners at big odds. We also look ahead to a huge long weekend racing, with feature racing in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra & Adelaide. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
Anamoe and Alligator Blood further cemented their places at the peak of Australian racing's weight-for-age pyramid; the torch was finally passed within the Hayes family next generation taking out the Blue Diamond and Queenslander Uncommon James stood tallest in the Oakleigh Plate. Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
This week saw two boilovers, with Nature Strip going down to Coolangatta in the G1 Lightning Stakes and Aft Cabin getting beaten in the G2 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill despite the recent run of stellar form by Godolphin. The boys also work through the various cosmetic changes to the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival, pay tribute to the late Deane Lester and look ahead to big meetings at Sandown (Blue Diamond Stakes/Oakleigh Plate/Futurity Stakes) and Randwick this weekend (Chipping Norton Stakes/Surround Stakes). Email the show: shouldabackedit@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter: @shouldabackedit
Join expert punter Phil Georgios, racing analyst Chris Vernuccio and host Jonathan Corbett each week as they review the weekend's horse racing across Australia, discuss the key talking points and look ahead to the big Group 1s on the coming Saturday.
Welcome to the Championships edition of the Shouldabackedit podcast. The Queen Elizabeth was billed as the race of the year, and it took the ride of century to win it, with Think It Over surprising many to storm down the outside rail for a remarkable win. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
Welcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. The cream rose to the top on the first day of the Championships in Sydney. Nature Strip was dominant in picking up his third straight TJ, star 3yo Hitotsu claimed the rare Victorian-Australian Derby double, and boom filly Fireburn broke the Golden Slipper curse to easily take out the Inglis Sires. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
Welcome to another massive episode of the Shouldabackedit podcast. A dominant display by Zaaki saw him take out the 4th edition of the $5 million All Star Mile at Flemington. Over in Sydney, five massive Group 1's were headlined by Fireburn's eye catching Golden Slipper win. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
Welcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. An eerie silence descended over Flemington as $100 rank outsider Rock n Horse took advantage of the inside rail to take out the Newmarket Handicap. In the feature, Cummings' mare Duais picked up it's second Group 1 with a sweeping run to take out the Australian Cup over the main fancies Think It Over and Spanish Mission. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
Welcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was a tale of two Guineas at Flemington and Randwick, as Australia's best three year olds did battle. In Sydney, Converge was able to hold out the fast finishing star Anamoe to take out the Randwick Guineas. Meanwhile in the Australian Guineas it came down to a three horse battle in the straight with Victorian Derby winner Hitotsu edging by Lightsaber and Bon's a Pearla. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
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Welcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was a Lightning Stakes that lived up to the hype. In a blockbuster finish the world's best sprinter Nature Strip went down narrowly to boom colt, and last year's dominant Coolmore winner, Home Affairs. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
The Shouldabackedit podcast is back for the 2022 Autumn carnival. The first Group 1 of the season has been run and won by superstar mare Tofane. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
It's the Stakes Day preview edition of Shouldbackedit Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
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Welcome to the Shouldabackedit review of Cox Plate day. It will go down as one the most controversial finishes to Australia's premier weight for age race. Irish raider State of Rest and local favorite Anamoe went head to head for the final 200 meters, with only a nostril separating them on the line. Despite a protest by the rider of Anamoe Craig Williams, the stewards ultimately confirmed John Allen and State of Rest the victor. Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Follow us on Twitter at @shouldabackedit
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