On The Drift

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. A Listed Grade horse won the Doomben Cup...enough needs to be said. Kovalica has life. Let's get tf to Eagle Farm We preview all the big Group 1s for the Brisbane Carnival, and we can't wait for it to get underway! On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and r...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. We head to Doomben this weekend for the last Group 1 from the tigh turning track for the year, thankfully. Let's get onto Eagle Farm PLEASE! It's Kovalica's time in the Doomben Cup, it's the perfect set up for him. On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We pre...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Bella Nipotina on a rain affected track is a problem! The gelded Tannhauser was impressive, and we talk to a bunch of other horses to follow this Winter carnival. We preview all the big Group 1s for the Brisbane Carnival, and we can't wait for it to get underway! On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. The Brisbane Winter Carnival is reaaaaally hitting it's straps this week, with the first Group 1 of the Carnival, the Doomben 10,000. Jmac and I Wish I Win draw barrier 1, will they be too good? A cracking undercard at Doomben, while the racing at Scone and Flemington isn't to be sneezes at either.  On The Drift, the self...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. We wave goodbye to the Adelaide carnival with a congratulations to Benedetta for being far too good for them in the Goodwood, thanks largely to an outstanding ride from Jamie Kah. The Sunshine Coast raced well despite the heavy 10 rating, and there were a few smarties to take out of the Newcastle and Caulfield meetings. We discuss...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Huge episode, we finish up the Morphettville carnival and preview the Sunshine Coast meeting with our snorkles on. BUT, we also chat to friend of the show Luke Jones who was in the thick of it for the Kentucky Derby! On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review th...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. The Winter Carnival is heating up, and Antino proved his Stradbroke credentials. Coco Sun is a smart 3yo filly, taking out the South Australian Derby, another staying classic win for sire The Autumn Sun.  We preview all the big Group 1s for the Brisbane Carnival, and we can't wait for it to get underway! On The Drift, the self...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Races from 3 states, and we look back on the weekend of racing. We also discuss where Think About It is at the sacking of Sam Clipperton.  On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while prov...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Full credit to the state of South Australia, they have built it and then have come. On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week. We'll have a light hear...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. The most pointless review podcast of all time? Genuine lottery at Randwick, far too wet to take away anything significant.  On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. A huge weekend of racing right across the country. We unpack it all. On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week. We'll have a light hearted look at the...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. What. A. Performance. Pride of Jenni. The best thing to happen to our WFA ranks in Australia in the post Winx era.  On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each we...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Day 2 of the Championships bring a better forecast but still some give in the ground. It’s a cracking day of racing with the features difficult to predict. Bendigo also has a couple of nice horses putting their hand up to be future stars.  00:00 - What would you rather? 03:03 - What would you name the Winx X Pierro filly? 05:03 - Z...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Day 1 of the Champions at Royal Randwick had it all, peak performances, ballsy rides and bubbles bursting. We unpack it all.  On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best be...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Day 1 of the Championships from Royal Randwick, and looking at the forecast, we'll be lucky if the races go ahead! A facinating TJ, a filly's Derby, a shot at redemption in the Sires, and an entertaining Doncaster. What's not to love!?  In the Sunshine State, the rain continues to fall but THESECONDATPORTSEA returns...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Another facinating day of racing at Rosehill and Flemington. Long live Pride Of Jenni, she's the best thing to happen to our middle distance ranks in a long time.  00:00 - Australian Cup Review 18:35 - Vinery Stud Stakes Review 26:07 - Kalapour in the Tancred 28:55 - Rosehill & Flemington undercard Reviews On The Drift, th...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. The Australia Cup and The Vinery headline a cracking weekend of racing, with a revitalised edition of the Tancred thrown in as well. The undercards are strong, with plenty of strong racing on the horizon. 00:00 - Wedding wrap up 05:46 - Australia Cup Group 1 Preview 13:15 - Vinery Stud Stakes Group 1 Preview 18:27 - Tancred Stakes...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. A character building day at Rosehill, how good is having the rail off on your grand final day... On The Drift, the self acclaimed biggest horse racing podcast on the Northside of Brisbane. We preview and review the Group 1 races across the Australian Thoroughbred Racing calendar, while providing best bets each week. We'll have...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Gee we love this weekend of racing, lead in pencil sort of stuff. The Golden Slipper is the highlight - will Storm Boy reward the believers, or will the contenders stand up. 5 other Group 1s across the country set up for a mouth watering weekend.  00:00 - Craig Williams 04:42 - Gold Trip Injury 05:45 - Top 5 Horses in the Country 1...

On The Drift: Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. We preview ALL of the massive Group 1 races that will features throughout April. 00:00 - TJ Smith Stakes 08:50 - Australian Derby 13:38 - Sires Produce Stakes 16:12 - Doncaster Mile 23:12 - Queen Of The Turf Stakes 27:36 - Australian Oaks 31:10 - Queen Elizabeth Stakes 36:37 - Sydney Cup 41:20 - All Aged Stakes 42:45...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Another weekend of racing to close out the regular season ahead of the finals in Sydney from next week. Pride of Jenni BRILLIANT, Zougotcha just as good. Plenty of discussion and questions that we answer. 00:00 - The4thatportsea 02:25 - Pride Of Jenni 16:00 - Sydney Tracks 20:40 - Zougotcha 28:20 - Listener Questions On The Drift,...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Anyone else think this weekend's racing is a bit of a calm before the storm? The undercards are a touch underwhelming and the Group 1 Coolmore Classic is a decent affair, not elite by any standards. The All Star Mile...need we say more? Of course, Thesecondatportsea is back! 00:00 - Thesecondatportsea 05:35 - All Star Mile Pre...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. Huge weekend of racing, Imperatriz "solid" in the Newmarket, Lady Laguna a blow out in the Canterbury Stakes, and Celetial Legend broke a 5,033 day Group 1 drought for Les Bridge. The 2yo picture became a bit clearer and we also look forward to other Group 1 markets. 00:00 - Runner etiquette, V's up 05:15 - Group 1 N...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns. What a delight to see Espiona dual accepted for the Newmarket at Flemington and the Cantebury Stakes at Randwick...give us a chance Chris. The Randwick Guineas is a good contest with plenty on the line for those colts. The 2yo picture right across the country will firm up and there is a ton of cracking races on the undercards in bo...

Authorities on backing slow horses, enthusiasts of spinning yarns.   WHAT A ROLLCOASTER OF A WEEKEND!? The Group 1s lost their significance (for us at least) when THESECONDATPORTSEA won AGAIN, this time at Eagle Farm. Loyal listeners of the podcast were duly rewarded. For the "bigger" races around the country, gee whiz did second up syndrome strike. Riff Rocket, Learning To Fly, Fangirl...