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The guys hit the ground running with a big episode to open 2026, previewing the main races on Magic Millions day. Lamby and Browny line up on one at Flemington, plus Self Trumpeters returns and the quiz is diabolical for one contestant.  Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Gold Coast Race 7 - 2YO Classic 04:50 - Gold Coast Race 8 - 3YO Guineas 07:40 - Gold Coast Race 9 - Magic Millions Cup 09:58...

In the final episode of 2025, Lamby announces the Self Trumpeter(s) of the Year, plus the guys dish out a number of awards - some worth winning, some not so much. It looks a big Saturday for our blackbookers, and we dive into the four Group 1s at Hong Kong on Sunday. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:25 - Randwick Race 8 - The Ingham 03:48 - Pakenham Race 8 - The Supernova 06:38 - Pakenham Race 7 - Pake...

With one episode left for the season, we now have joint leaders in the 'Self Trumpeter of the Year' race. Lamby is very keen on one in the opening race on Saturday, while the guys dissect the last Group 1 of 2025 - the Northerly Stakes at Ascot. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:55 - Ascot Race 9 - Northerly Stakes 04:25 - Ballarat Race 9 - Ballarat Cup 07:02 - Ballarat Race 7 - Tonks Plate 10:00 - TAB...

Lamby gives a decent push for a $31 roughie in Saturday's G1 Winterbottom Stakes, while Browny declares a speed machine in Sydney. An ex-AFL hardman (not Browny) finds himself in the Self Trumpeter votes, while the leader increased his margin ever so slightly. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Ascot Race 9 - Winterbottom Stakes 04:30 - Caulfield Race 8 - Zipping Classic 07:55 - Caulfield Race 10 -...

With Browny away this week, Marcus jumps in the host chair and Alex Donnelly joins the guys to offer up some Hong Kong mail. Lamby has an each-way special in one of the Cranbourne features, and a former Self Trumpeter champion makes his move up the leaderboard. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 03:05 - Ascot Race 9 - Railway Stakes 06:31 - Kembla Grange Race 8 - The Gong 09:00 - TAB Sponsor 09:20 - Self Tr...

The final Group 1 of the Melbourne spring is here and the guys are super keen on one in the feature. Plus we have a new Self Trumpeter leader and the spring carnival quiz goes off the rails thanks to Browny. Timestamps 00:00 - Spring review 05:20 - Caulfield Race 8 - C.F. Orr Stakes 07:12 - Caulfield Race 7 - Sandown Guineas 08:54 - Caulfield Race 9 - Thoroughbred Club Stakes 11:02 - TAB Sponsor 1...

The guys look at the three Group 1s at Flemington on Champions Day, with Lamby and Browny lining up in the Sprint. The former also gives a push for a $35 chance in the Five Diamonds in Sydney. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Flemington Race 6 - Champions Sprint 05:15 - Flemington Race 7 - Champions Mile 07:55 - Flemington Race 8 - Champion Stakes 09:42 - TAB Sponsor 09:57 - Self Trumpeters 14:50...

The 2025 Melbourne Cup runner by runner preview is all you need for the big day! Join Out the Gate host Alex Donnelly, Herald Sun’s Gilbert Gardiner and Punters expert James Lamb for analysis of every horse in the Cup, plus top four selections, best bets at Flemington and breaking down race replays. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katelyn McDonald joins the guys to preview three Group 1s at Flemington, plus the Golden Eagle and Russell Balding at Randwick. The mic is always on, as one Self Trumpeter found out this week, while Browny discusses his near-death experience at The Valley on Cox Plate day. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 04:10 - Flemington Race 6 - Coolmore Stud Stakes 07:00 - Flemington Race 7 - Victoria Derby 09:40 -...

The Cox Plate headlines a big Saturday of racing, with Browny declaring one Valley runner 'the bet of the carnival'. The quiz returns, Marcus delivers a well-timed stitch-up and the Self Trumpeters ran riot - with Lamby dishing out 12 votes. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:47 - The Valley Race 10 - Cox Plate 05:55 - The Valley Race 8 - McEwen Stakes 06:57 - The Valley Race 7 - Moonee Valley Gold Cup...

The guys are once again joined by Katelyn McDonald to preview the feature races at Caulfield and Randwick this Saturday. Lamby thinks there is a legitimate challenger to Ka Ying Rising in The Everest, while a clear Self Trumpeter leader has finally emerged. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Randwick Race 7 - The TAB Everest 06:38 - Caulfield Race 9 - Caulfield Cup 09:43 - Interview with Katie McDon...

With Marcus away, it's just Browny and Lamby steering the HAT ship this week and the pair dissect six big races across Caulfield and Rosehill. Browny has an each-way special in the Guineas and Lamby gives an ambitious push for a $41 chance in the Alan Brown Stakes. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:35 - Caulfield Race 8 - Caulfield Guineas 05:28 - Caulfield Race 6 - Might and Power 07:45 - Caulfield Rac...

The guys are joined by Katelyn McDonald to talk spring racing best bets, J-Mac and being left out of a Group 1 gun. Lamby gives a push for a $21 chance in the G1 Metrop, while an early crow earned top votes in this week's Self Trumpeter segment. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:37 - Randwick Race 8 - Epsom Handicap 03:35 - Randwick Race 9 - The Metropolitan 06:28 - Randwick Race 6 - Flight Stakes 06:5...

The guys look at Group racing at The Valley (Friday night), Rosehill and Sandown, with bets galore across a monster weekend of sport. The biggest Self Trumpeter of the week dropped a couple of F-bombs, while Marcus' quiz returns as Browny tries to get off the mark. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Moonee Valley Race 7 - Manikato Stakes 04:40 - Moonee Valley Race 6 - Feehan Stakes 07:20 - Self Trum...

The guys are looking to make it 5 profitable weeks in a row with the $100 betting plays, while Browny gives a solid push for a $20 chance in the G1 Underwood Stakes. Lamby declares one in Sydney and a couple of familiar figures feature in the Self Trumpeter votes. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 01:35 - Caulfield Race 7 - Underwood Stakes 05:40 - Caulfield Race 8 - Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes 08:23 - Self T...

The guys discuss Lamby’s brother’s $115k multi win, along with a HAT blackbooker saluting at $30. Marcus produces a doozy of a quiz, and Browny is very keen on a $4 chance at Flemington. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro / $115k multi chat 04:05 - Flemington Race 8 - Makybe Diva Stakes 06:30 - Flemington Race 6 - Bobbie Lewis QLTY 08:20 - Self Trumpeters 11:58 - Black Book 14:42 - Rosehill Race...

The guys dissect five black-type races across Melbourne and Sydney, a young soccer star picks up three ‘Self trumpeter’ votes, while Browny is feeling a bit of Saturday night fever with his best bet. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:45 - Moonee Valley Race 9 - Moir Stakes 06:30 - Moonee Valley Race 6 - McKenzie Stakes 08:20 - Self Trumpeters 12:38 - Black Book 14:46 - Randwick Race 7 - Chel...

The guys dissect the G1 Memsie Stakes, which sees 10 Group 1 winners doing battle. Marcus brings a racing quiz to the table, while Kane Cornes picks up Self Trumpeter votes for some shameless audio. Timestamps 00:00 - Intro 02:30 - Caulfield Race 9 - Memsie Stakes 06:00 - Caulfield Race 6 - McNeil Stakes 08:55 - Self Trumpeters 14:00 - Rosehill Race 6 - Up and Coming Stakes 15:50 - Rosehill Race 8...

Campbell Brown joins the team for the new season of Hold All Tickets, alongside Punters veteran James Lamb and young buck Marcus Bazzano. The guys preview Group racing in Sydney - headlined by the return of champion mare Via Sistina in the G1 Winx Stakes - as well looking at the Carlyon Stakes at The Valley. Self Trumpeters returns and Lamby steers us into a spring futures bet at $26. TI...

Lamby delivers his final 'Self-trumpeter' votes for the racing season, crowning the winner. The guys also dish out some awards, such as The Tom Melbourne (a prize for coming 2nd), The Deep Field (horse that didn't live up to expectations) and The Costano Mille (horse that spells on the float). We also have all the usual tips and best bets for racing this weekend. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Se...

Alex and Lamby deliver their Top 5 horses heading into next season, with Waller gallopers dominating both lists. Kane Cornes picked up 4 votes in the Self-trumpeter segment for an outrageous bit of audio, while there is a bit of beef in this Saturday's Caulfield set - including a $4.80 best bet. Timecodes 00:00 - Intro 02:10 - Self Trumpeters 06:04 - Review of Last Week 09:00 - Bets 16:50 - Yays o...

There were two huge names in the Self-trumpeter votes this week - Donald Trump and the Mug Punter. Lamby and Alex provide their best bets for Flemington and Rosehill, while the guys also discuss the recent Godolphin clearance sale and whether one horse in particular will be a bargain or bust. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Self Trumpeters 07:30 - Review of Last Week 11:00 - Best Bets at Fleming...

There were some hot topics discussed on Yay or Neigh this week, including a trainer scratching his horse because he wasn't happy with the list of available replacement riders. Lamby's best bet goes around nice and early on Saturday, while the latest prizemoney increase for the Melbourne Cup has certainly raised some eyebrows. Intro  01:33 - Self-trumpeters of the Week 06:52 - Review of Last W...

It was huge week for the self-trumpeters, with Lamby dishing out a total of 16 votes - including 4 for one punter who may have produced the quote of the year as far as losing excuses go. It looks a great betting card at Flemington on Saturday, with an $18 chance well-placed after drawing a decent gate for a change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Hold All Tickets Alex and Adam take a look at the final Group 1 of the season at Eagle Farm. Adam falls into a familiar trap at Eagle Farm with his best value. Alex is keen on a $7 chance as his best bet in Sydney. Royal Ascot trumpeters are in Alex's sights + Storm Boy flopped at Royal Ascot and has been retired, is he one of the biggest under achievers in recent memories. See omnyst...