The Verdict with Michael Felgate

TUESDAY TIPS: David Strehlau's best bets for Hamilton (May 26, 2026)

Racing.com form analyst David Strehlau joined The Verdict podcast to share his best bets for Hamilton on Tuesday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The young gun jockey ready to take Victoria by storm, and how a former footy star celebrated Birdman’s Group 1 win

It was jam-packed edition of The Verdict podcast on Tuesday! Michael Felgate was joined by Jabez Johnstone after his brilliant Saturday at Sandown. We’ll be seeing A LOT more of the talented Tasmanian jockey in Victoria over the coming weeks. Marc Murphy joined The Verdict after Birdman’s win in the Doomben Cup. The former footy star watched the race at a popular Melbourne pub. Trent Masenhelder then shared a few key updates ahead of the weekend, before David Strehlau ran through his best bets at Hamilton. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

The 125-1 all-up that JUST missed on Saturday, why Chris Waller used to ‘avoid’ a couple of racing icons, how good is The Next Episode?

Michael Felgate and Mick Sharkie discuss all the big talking points from the weekend of racing! They were joined by trainer Lloyd Kennewell after Meridius scored at Sandown at a nice price. But it could have been an even bigger Saturday for Kennewell, had Landmark hung on for a win earlier in the meeting. Champion trainer Chris Waller also joined The Verdict after recording his 200th career Group 1 win on Saturday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

Nick Noonan's 'one worry' with Gilded Water, a big push for a $17 chance, and the G1 star who could get 'every favour' this weekend

Mick Sharkie and Nick Noonan joined Michael Felgate to preview all the key weekend action! There are some VERY interesting runners at Sandown this Saturday, with the King's horse to make his return ahead of a likely tilt at the Melbourne Cup later this year. The Shark and Nicko are both aligned on a $17 chance in Race 5! Grahame Begg gave The Verdict listeners a BIG push for one of his weekend runners, earlier this week, but has the race come up a little stronger than first thought? The boys then assessed the Group 1 Doomben Cup. Will Pride Of Jenni get it all her own way? WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.

THURSDAY TIPS! Nick Noonan's best bets at Seymour (May 21, 2026)

Nick Noonan joined The Verdict podcast to share his best plays at Seymour on Thursday. WHAT’S GAMBLING REALLY COSTING YOU? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au  See omnystudio.com/listener [https://omnystudio.com/listener] for privacy information.