Front Runner

We’re back to wrap up the 2026 Adelaide Racing Carnival. From J-Mac in the Oaks, to Desert Lightning in a Goodwood photo-finish and everything in between. Plus: Dan O’Sullivan’s horses to follow, a chat with Carnival star jockey Harry Grace, and we crown the Front Runner Tipping Comp winner.

A memorable Adelaide Autumn Carnival culminates with the running of the Group 1 Goodwood this weekend. We chat to trainers Trent Edmonds and Pat Carey who both have live chances in an open edition of the race. We review all the Derby Day action and Linc has a stack of tips for a big day at Morphettville.

Fresh off one of the all-time great days at Morphettville, all eyes now turn to this week’s South Australian Derby, which is shaping up to be an absolute belter. We chat with leading trainers Calvin McEvoy and Stephen Theodore, and get valuable insights from the MyRacehorse team as they prepare their runners for Group 1 feature.

It’s a Group 1 edition of the podcast this week as we’re joined by superstar jockey James McDonald and leading trainer Sam Freedman. We’ll preview all seven Stakes races on the massive program, including the Group 1 Robert Sangster Stakes and Australasian Oaks, plus Linc’s best bets as we head into a huge weekend at Morphettville.

We’re heating up in SA with three massive Saturdays of racing just around the corner. Michael Kent Jr joins us to talk Group 1 contenders and his runner in the Listed Nitschke Stakes, we break down last weekend’s six Stakes races, and the red‑hot Lincoln Moore helps find a few more winners.

It’s a massive day at Morphettville with six Stakes races set to be run and won, including crucial lead‑ups to the Oaks and Derby, plus a glimpse of emerging Sangster and Goodwood contenders. Jockey Jacob Opperman also joins us to discuss his key rides across the meeting, while Linc has a stack of tips for the big day

Racing heads up the hill to Oakbank for a cracking Easter Saturday card, alongside plenty of Adelaide Racing Carnival news with big-name arrivals looming. We’re joined by Teagan Voorham, who has a standout book of rides, plus Clarken Racing’s Lachie Weekley as the stable shapes as a key player in the Listed Railway Stakes.

Carnival fever is starting to creep in with a couple key lead up races to our Group 1’s later in the Autumn. We’re joined by trainer Tom Dabernig who’s hoping Shadhavar can make a statement in the Matrice, while Jett Stanley returns to the scene of his Adelaide Cup triumph with a number of good rides across the program.

This week feels like the calm before the storm ahead of the Carnival kicking off next week. There are plenty of horses stepping out locally with carnival aspirations while Arlen catches up with Andrew Gluyas and Tommy Stokes from the Adelaide Magic Millions Sales as they talk about their runners in feature races across the border.

After a massive Adelaide Cup Day there’s plenty to unpack — class horses, tough beats and much more. We’re also joined by the in-form Travis Doudle, who’s having a terrific year with 40 winners already across the state. We wrap up Week 1 of the Tipping Comp and preview Saturday’s Morphettville Parks card.

Adelaide Cup Day is here and the boys dissect all nine races on the card, including a full preview of every runner in the Group 2 Adelaide Cup. They’re also joined by racing royalty, Gai Waterhouse, who chats about Newfoundland and his chances in the Cup.

We’re gearing up for a massive few days of racing in SA, with the riches of the Magic Millions card at Murray Bridge; a fitting entrée to Adelaide Cup Day on Monday. We’re joined by two Group 1-winning trainers, Danny O'Brien and Will Hayes, both bringing leading chances into the Magic Millions features on Saturday. We’ll also take a look at the early Adelaide Cup markets and assess the form for a...

As we edge closer to the Adelaide Cup, we’re joined by Sarah Rutten off the back of her maiden Stakes win as a trainer with Eventually. We review the Lord Reims Stakes - the key lead-up to the Cup, preview the weekend ahead and get all of Linc’s Best Bets for Morphettville.

With three Stakes races set for Morphettville and the running of the time honoured Kangaroo Island Cup, the boys have plenty to talk about. We’ll hear from trainers Dan Clarken and Jess Tzaferis on their runners across the features races, and as always we’ll get the good oil from the red-hot Lincoln Moore.

This week on the pod, Arlen & Lincoln are joined by the in-form Cam Rawiller and in the spirit of Valentine’s Day racing, the boys each nominate a South Australian horse they love.   Plus, we preview a very competitive card at Morphettville Parks and get all Linc’s best bets.

The first traditional lead up to March’s Adelaide Cup takes place on Saturday with the running of the Listed Premier’s Plate. We chat to Andrew Gluyas about his boom 3YO Bassett Babe and his two runners in the feature. We have another crack at picking our jockey’s to follow and Linc delivers his best bets for Morphettville’s card.

After heat ruined last weekend, we are prepping for 11 of the best at Morphettville on Saturday. We chat with trainer Peter Blanch who’s got talented mare Lingani set for Saturday’s Durbridge Stakes and the boys go head to head in Lock the Jock this weekend.

The boys are officially back for 2026 and are joined by trainer Michael Hickmott, who recaps a big week on the Gold Coast with 2YO Inhabit and talks through his Magic Millions purchases. We launch our brand-new segment Lock the Jock, preview the Listed Durbridge Stakes, and Linc delivers his best bets for a huge day at Morphettville.

Linc returns to the podcast to preview a monster ten race card at Murray Bridge. With big fields, he’s found plenty of value across the day!

It may be Summer holidays but there is plenty happening around Australia! We catch up with JT for the latest news and form for Murray Bridge, chat with Tegan Voorham as she heads to Flemington to partner a Chris Bieg pair and Betsy’s Mitch Lewis gives us his best bets for Murray Bridge.

2026 kicks off with Metropolitan racing at Gawler and Linc has picked the eyes out of the card with a few best bets and value plays! 

We’re off to Murray Bridge this Saturday with a couple of talented horses lining up across the card. Linc also has a couple of horses he’s keen to be with at Friday’s Oakbank Christmas Twilight meeting.

Metropolitan racing heads to Gawler this Saturday and Linc is tipping Michael Hickmott to have a big day out. We’ve also got the latest news from around the state, plus a couple of plays for Friday’s Morphettville Twilight meeting.

The Front Runner Summer Sessions brings a laid-back edition of the pod to your summer schedule. Expect weekly racing news, form analysis, and the occasional guest—plus a steady stream of winners to carry you through the warm months. This week, we break down the Morphettville Parks card and assess the SA runners lining up in Saturday’s Ballarat Cup.

It’s been a huge year in South Australian racing as we wrap up the podcast for 2025. We revisit the standout moments of the season, catch up with in-form trainer Paula Trenwith, and preview a competitive Morphettville Parks card for this Saturday. Join us as we look back, look ahead, and hopefully find a few winners to finish the year on a high.