Join Sam Wood, Pat Allendorf and Blake Johnston on Australia's Number One Racing Podcast as they cover all the news, views and issues in the racing industry whilst dissecting and selecting bets and tips in the biggest races across Australia each week. The biggest names in Racing join the boys along the journey for interviews and Insight like you've never experienced before!! Welcome to The Leg Up!!
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The Cup Carnival is done and dusted, but the Group 1 action doesn't stop!We've got the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes out of Caulfield on Saturday, plus the $1m Hunter at Newcastle to preview this week, as well as our Best Bets around the traps.BJ has a $41 shot at Newcastle, and Lloydy has a $51 chance at Caulfield that you won't want to miss!Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

Welcome to our new podcast, The Leg Up On The Cup!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Sam Wood as we count down to the 2026 Melbourne Cup, in the hope of backing the winner at a big price!We'll be recording one episode a month over the next 12 months, chatting about all things Melbourne Cup, profiling key runners, key races and important form factors to help you find the winner.In Episode 1, we review the 2025 Melbourne Cup and have a first look at the 2026 Pre-Noms market that is available now.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

There's just one day left of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Champions Day.After a sensational edition of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, the lads recap the great race, while looking forward to this weekend's racing.With three Group 1 races at Flemington - the Champions Sprint, Champions Mile & Champion Stakes, as well as the Five Diamonds at Rosehill, BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead do their best to find you a winner.Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

It's the race that stops a nation! The Melbourne Cup!Sam Wood, Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd dissect the key form lines and runners for this year's Melbourne Cup, plus, they provide their Top 5 and Betting Strategies on the great race.Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

The countdown to the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on. Day 1 of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is upon us, with Derby Day kicking off the four-day carnival at Fabulous Flemington.With three Group 1 races at HQ - the Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes, the boys sink their teeth in and look to find you a winner.Plus, the $10 million Golden Eagle is on at Randwick. Find out if the lads are siding with unbeaten mare Autumn Glow!Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

It's Cox Plate Day!One of the biggest events on the Australian racing calendar and the boys are back with a full runner-by-runner preview of the 2025 Cox Plate.We also cover our tips and analysis for the Spring Champion Stakes and The Invitation, plus share our best bets for what promises to be a huge day of Group 1 racing across the country.Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

It's one of the biggest weekends of the Spring Racing Carnival, and the boys are going all in with runner-by-runner previews for both The Everest and the Caulfield Cup.We also take a deep dive into the King Charles III Stakes and the Thousand Guineas, breaking down all the key form, betting angles, and who we think can deliver on one of the biggest punting days of the year.Tune in for full Caulfield Cup tips, The Everest 2025 analysis, and everything you need to know ahead of a massive weekend in Australian horse racing.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

It's a blockbuster weekend of Australian horse racing with three Group 1 races at Caulfield — the Caulfield Guineas, Toorak Handicap, and Might And Power Stakes — plus a massive $2 million Hill Stakes at Rosehill Gardens.BJ, Lloydy and Woodhead break down all the key races, share their Caulfield Guineas Day tips and analysis, and review Turnbull Stakes Day, where they think we may have already seen the Caulfield Cup and Melbourne Cup winners.There's also plenty happening in The Everest build-up, with more slots announced.Are any of the new runners a genuine threat to Hong Kong star Ka Ying Rising after his much-hyped Everest trial earlier this week — one of the most talked-about moments in racing this year?Tune in for expert insights, betting tips, and all the latest Spring Racing Carnival news and previews.Want all of BJ's tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50

Apparently there's four Group 1s this weekend, but the real buzz is that the Stradbroke winner returns. At least that's what Lloydy reckons!BJ & Lloydy sink their teeth into a HUGE Group 1 day, with tips in the Epsom, Metrop, Flight and Turnbull Stakes.We get to see star filly Autumn Glow chase her maiden Group 1 success, a star-studded field has been assembled in the Turnbull, while BJ thinks that a Group 1 favourite is simply no good.Make sure you're following us on the Betfair app: bit.ly/TLU_Betfair and do yourself a favour before you deposit this weekend and check out the Punters HQ: bit.ly/puntersHQGood luck this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's AFL Grand Final weekend and there's no shortage of action on and off the track.The boys break down a massive sporting lineup — the AFL decider, NRL Preliminary Finals, and a stacked racing card with Group 1s on Friday night and Saturday. Tune in for previews of the Manikato Stakes and Golden Rose, plus a recap of last weekend's Group 1 results. All thanks to Punters HQ

Mouthwatering stuff this. Two Group 1s and a swag of Group 2s.Woodhead is joined by BJ & Lloydy to preview a stacked Saturday of racing, headlined by the Underwood Stakes.We've seen the last two Caulfield & Melbourne Cup winners line up in the Underwood - will this year throw up the same result?The Shorts helps paint The Everest picture at Randwick, with Private Harry, Briasa & Joliestar all lining up in the $1m sprint.The boys have got a couple of Best Bets, plus their Betfair Lay of The Day: bit.ly/TLU_Betfair Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like the Skeggs song says, Spring Has Sprung!Via Sistina, Autumn Glow, Joliestar, Mr Brightside, Tempted, Aeliana, Antino...They're just a few of the names racing this Saturday.BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead preview the big races, headlined by the Maybe Diva Stakes and a STACKED Run To The Rose.Plus, find out who our Best Bets are, as well as our Betfair Lay Of The Day!Follow us on the Betfair app: http://bit.ly/TLU-BFWe've got heaps happening this spring, so make sure to jump in our free discord channel: http://bit.ly/m/The-Leg-Up-AusKick back, crack open a cold, and back a winner this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Moir Stakes Day this Saturday, but we'll be honest - it's a lottery!BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead have had a look at the Group 1 feature at The Valley and offer up their thoughts on the 1000m dash for cash.Plus, we deep dive into the big Group 1 races this spring, in a bid to find some early value in Australia's best races:Epsom HandicapThe EverestCaulfield CupCox PlateEmpire RoseMelbourne CupHave you followed us on the Betfair App yet? We're offering a free daily Black Book service on there! Last weekend, we found a $47 winner in the Highway, plus we went 3/3 on Sunday, including a $16 winner!Give us a follow & turn those notifications on: bit.ly/TLU-BFMembers Only is also flying of late! We won +82 units in August - that's $820 for a $10/unit punter. HEWGE!Jump on board for the spring using the code MO50 to save 50% on your first three months: bit.ly/TLU-MembersGood luck on the punt! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What a Group 1 the Memsie shapes to be! 11 runners, 10 Group 1 winners with 25 between them! Froth.We've got the perfect show for you this week. BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead preview the Memsie, chat about which horses they'd run if they had an Everest slot, as well as give their Best Bets and Lay Of The Day for Saturday's races.If you want our Lay Of The Day & Black Bookers every day throughout the week, follow us on the Betfair app: bit.ly/TLU-BFIt's been a big month for Members, and we'll look to drive it home this Saturday at Rosehill! Jump on board for the spring and save 50% with the code MO50: bit.ly/TLU-MembersKick back, relax & back a few winners this weekend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Group 1 racing is BACK - and so are we!BJ, Woodhead & Lloydy are ready to rock and roll ahead of what shapes to be one of the BEST Spring Carnivals ever, and what a way to kick off with the Winx Stakes.Think Via Sistina, Fangirl, Ceolwulf, Aeliana & Gringotts - the stars are out in force.The boys preview the Group 1, pull out the crystal ball for deeper into the spring and pin their hopes on one horse to go unbeaten right through the carnival.Wanna up your game this spring? Become a TLU Member!Sign up for our premium selections over the next three months with our Seasoned Punter Pack and enjoy 50% off with the code MO50

We're going all-in on Queensland's greatest race – the $3 million Stradbroke Handicap.

It's the season finale of The Leg Up Podcast and we're going out with a bang!

We're back for All Aged Stakes Day and riding high after tipping a $61 winner last week - even producer Tim was on her!

In this episode, the boys look ahead to Day 2 of The Championships, featuring some mouthwatering Group 1 clashes at Randwick

Day 1 of The Championships at Royal Randwick is here and we're breaking down all four massive Group 1 races!BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead analyse the key contenders, betting angles, and who to back on one of the biggest days of the autumn.Plus, we debate how it stacks up against Melbourne Cup Week, play a round of Guess The Horse, and break down the Doncaster Mile with a runner-by-runner preview.If you're looking for racing tips, expert analysis, and best bets for The Championships, tune in now!Plenty of tips, insights, and banter—don't miss it!

Sam, Nick & Blake are back to break down a massive weekend of racing, diving into three huge Group 1s across Rosehill and Flemington. The boys debate the best 3YO filly in the country, play another round of “Guess the Horse,” and, in a surprising twist, Blake reveals his bold new hair transformation. Plus, plenty of banter, betting insights, and the usual chaos you've come to expect.And for our loyal podcast listeners—don't forget to use POD35 for an exclusive Members Only discount. Tune in for all the action!Want to become a member? Head here: bit.ly/MO-GetStartedIs it just the tips you're after? Jump straight to the 32:10 mark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We break down every runner in the Golden Slipper, helping you decide whether to bet, hold, or fold. A quick-fire preview with all the info you need before race day!

Golden Slipper Day is here, and we're diving into all five Group 1 races at Rosehill! We break down the key contenders, discuss betting strategies, and give our best tips for the big day.

Welcome back to the Autumn season of the new look - The Leg Up Podcast

It's our FINAL EPISODE OF THE YEAR!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 Support the show

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 Support the show

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 Support the show

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 Support the show

Our simple quickfire preview of this years Melbourne Cup, who to bet on and what bets to have. The Melbourne Cup is the race that stops an nation and is one of the greatest races in the world! Our official tips will be out Monday Night. BROUGHT TO YOU BY WWW.BETCHAMPS.COM.AUWant more tips? Free Trial for Melbourne Cup, sign up and get all our tips for cup week! https://bit.ly/MO-GetStarted

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 Support the show

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 Support the show

Listen live on SEN Track every Thursday from 5pm EST, 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 Support the show

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 Support the show

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 Support the show

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. What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit. Support the show

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.What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit. Support the show

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.What are you really gambling with? Set a deposit limit. Support the show

"Hear us now, mum!"As you would have picked up in this podcast, not only can you listen to us on your regular podcast app but we will be in your ears via SEN Track from 5-6pm every Thursday afternoon for your drive home!None of this would be possible without our good friends at UPC Showdown. The New Way To Play!Download the App Now: bit.ly/UPCShowdownSam Wood, Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd find a couple of roughies you should be including in your Main Event Showdown.The Good, The Bad & The Ugly is back with a heavy hitting agenda.Be sure to reach out to us on our socials @thelegup_australia and send in your DMs for a chance to feature on our weekly show!Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community.Get involved today: bit.ly/MO-GetStartedImagine what you could be buying instead. Set a deposit limit.Support the Show.Support the Show.

We've made it.As you would have picked up in this podcast, from July 11, we will be in your ears via SEN Track from 5-6pm every Thursday afternoon for your drive home!None of this would be possible without our good friends at UPC Showdown. The New Way To Play!Download the App Now: bit.ly/UPCShowdownSam Wood, Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd find a couple of roughies you should be including in your Main Event Showdown.We have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week” and of course, The Good, The Bad & The Ugly!Be sure to reach out to us on our socials @thelegup_australia and send in your DMs for a chance to feature on our weekly show!Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community.Get involved today: bit.ly/MO-GetStartedImagine what you could be buying instead. Set a deposit limit.Support the Show.

The curtain falls on Group 1 racing for Season 23/24 this Saturday with the running of the Tatts Tiara!BJ & Lloydy dissect the feature race, and bring you a bumper edition of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown (Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community.Get involved today: bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

There's no Group 1 this Saturday, but there is plenty of feature race action across the country to keep us chomping at the bit. BJ & Lloydy have got a couple of good thing for you at Randwick and Ipswich, as well as The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown (Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community.Get involved today: bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

It's tough the racing caper at the best of times, let alone when the big dogs are in town. Poor old Adin Thompson found that out the hard way this week, being replaced by Mark Zahra in the JJ Atkins. Let's not get a lack of loyalty get us down though, it's STRADBROKE DAY! Lloydy needs a moment to compose himself...Alright, he's back. The boys have got The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown(Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community.Support the Show.

We're a racing podcast, but we've just got to take a moment to appreciate the mighty Maroons! Nick Lloyd & Blake Johnston are in the hot seat for this week's pod, talking all things Origin Game I and the Queensland Oaks!Plus, we've got The Good, Bad & Ugly, presented by UPC Showdown! Download the app today: bit.ly/UPCShowdownSupport the Show.

Have a listen to what we made of Queensland Derby Day!Join Blake Johnston, Benny Said & Nick Lloyd as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC & SA for our Members.This podcast goes to Members on Friday and the General Public on Tuesday!Become a member today // bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for more Group 1 racing in the Queensland.It's Derby Day in the Sunshine State, and Lloydy reckons it is the best card of racing Queensland has had in years!The boys have got a light-hearted version of The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown(Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community. Support the Show.

Have a listen to what we made of Doomben Cup Day!Join Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC & SA for our Members.This podcast goes to Members on Friday and the General Public on Tuesday!Become a member today // bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for more Group 1 racing in the Queensland.It's Doomben Cup Day in Brisbane on Saturday, and Lloydy has tipped against his love child Kovalica for the first time ever! Craig Williams, Racing Victoria, racehorse ownership is in firing line for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown(Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community. Support the Show.

Have a listen to what we made of Doomben 10,000 Day!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC & SA for our Members.This podcast goes to Members on Friday and the General Public on Tuesday!Become a member today // bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

Woodhead & Lloydy are back in the chair this week for the launch of Group 1 racing in the not-so Sunshine State.It's Doomben 10,000 Day in Brisbane on Saturday, and Lloydy thinks the favourite is just a good thing. Plus, they've found a quinella in the Andrew Ramsden Stakes that will pay, ANYTHING!Racing SA, Amelia's Jewel and the Queenslanders are in the firing line for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown(Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community. https://bit.ly/TLUMembersApril was another successful month on the Harry Hunt for Members!NSW: +18.16QLD: -38.30VIC: +57.02SA: +9.70+46.58 units overall.Making it three winning months from four and the loss (February) was by 0.16 units…. For a more detailed look at our results, check out our results page here thelegupaustralia.com/mo-results.Have you got a question for us to answer in the poddy? Hit us up on Instagram https://bit.ly/instaTLUImagine what you could be buying instead. Set a Deposit Limit. Support the Show.

Have a listen to what we made of Goodwood Day!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Benny Said as they preview their selections across NSW, QLD, VIC & SA for our Members.This podcast goes to Members on Friday and the General Public on Monday!Become a member today // bit.ly/MO-GetStartedSupport the Show.

The good Wood(head) is back with Nick and they've got plenty to say!We delve in to what races we are likely to see this weekend and how we see them playing out - for once Woodhead thinks he's found a “M Word” and we've uncovered a group horse in our own stable!Navesh, Jamie Kah and Betting Jockeys are in the firing line for The Good, The Bad and The Ugly - brought to you by UPC Showdown (Download the App Now bit.ly/UPCShowdown )And we have a cracker of a question from the “DM of the Week”Are you a member yet? Jump onboard and join our punting community. https://bit.ly/TLUMembersApril was another successful month on the Harry Hunt for Members!NSW: +18.16QLD: -38.30VIC: +57.02SA: +9.70+46.58 units overall.Making it three winning months from four and the loss (February) was by 0.16 units…. For a more detailed look at our results, check out our results page here thelegupaustralia.com/mo-results.Have you got a question for us to answer in the poddy? Hit us up on Instagram https://bit.ly/instaTLUImagine what you could be buying instead. Set a Deposit Limit. Support the Show.