The Leg Up Australia Horse Racing

What a weekend of racing we have coming up! While the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes has only attracted seven horses, it is shaping up to be a cracker between a couple of cult heroes - Mr Brightside & Alligator Blood. In Sydney, The Shorts serves as an entree to The Everest, which is just four weeks away, while the 7 Stakes has attracted a high-quality field for the inaugural running. If you don't...

Come on Rocket, you can't say that! Blake, Sam & Nick discuss the EXPLOSIVE comments from Pinecliff Racing's Syndicate Manager Rocket Douglas in regards to Craig Williams' ride on Giga Kick in Saturday's McEwan Stakes. It sounds like Willo is going to lose the ride in The Everest, so who should replace him? Sunshine In Paris locked in her Everest slot after an electric first-up win last weeken...

Gee whiz! Didn't the bubble burst on a few boom horses on Saturday?!  Globe was the first horse goneskis in the Feehan, while Giga Kick had his colours lowered by Imperatriz in the McEwan. Lucky for Rosehill! Cylinder got his nose down where it counted, while Golden Mile got the job done for TLU Members to lock in a winning Saturday! BJ & Lloydy have a chat about the big talking points from Ro...

Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Nick to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Nick joins Blake Johnston, Pat Allendorf and Matthew Zammit for a big weekend of racing. This week's races: - McEwan Stakes (The Valley R8) - Feehan Stakes (The Valley R9) - Run To The Rose (Rosehill Gardens R8) - Theo Marks St...

As Fall Out Boy said, Thnks Fr Th Mmrs!  Nature Strip & Eduardo 'hung up the boots' on Saturday after failed runs in the Concorde Stakes, so Blake & Nick reflect on some of their epic battles across the past five or so years.  While the old dogs have stepped away, there is now space for some fresh blood to step up to the plate.  The boys chat about who their Horse Of The Spring might be, a...

Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Sam to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Sam joins Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd and the refreshed Pat Allendorf for a big Group 1 edition.s. This week's races: - Concorde Stakes (Randwick R7) - Chelmsford Stakes (Randwick R8) - Tramway Stakes (Randwick R9) - Memsie Stake...

You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here!  BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead kick back and chat about the big talking points from the week that was. The G.O.A.T. Damien Oliver announced his retirement from racing, so the lads have a chat about some of his career highlights. While that was big news, there was no b...

The 3YOs stole the show at Rosehill Gardens today, with the running of the Up & Coming Stakes and San Domenico Stakes. BJ & Lloydy give their takes on the feature races - as well as some of the Benchmark races - and throw out some bold predictions. Don't have a Dabble account? Make one here: bit.ly/tlu-dabble or use the code 'LEGUP' Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

We had the pleasure of meeting Danny Peisley and hosting him in the studio for a very open and honest conversation. Danny’s journey is one of success after coming back from drug and alcohol addiction, homelessness and family tragedy.  Danny is a jockey originally from Port Macquarie and he opened up and let us in on his remarkable story from a 15 year old apprentice to a recovering jockey finding...

Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Nick to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Nick joins  DJC and Matthew Zammit this week to shed their unique take on the upcoming Feature Races. This week's races: Up & Coming Stakes (Rosehill R7) San Domenico Stakes (Rosehill R8) Carlyon Stakes (The Valley R8) Make...

The first Group 1 of the 2023/24 season is behind us, and it was Fangirl who got the job done in the Winx Stakes.  A historical win for the consistent mare, giving Chris Waller his 150th Group 1 success.  Blake, Nick & Sam chat about the day's racing, give you some horses to follow and react to the results of the afternoon. Don't have a Dabble account yet? Make one here -> bit.ly/tlu-dabble...

The Bet Slip is back for another season ahead of a massive spring carnival!    Blake Johnston and Nick Lloyd are joined by Sam Wood on a Friday afternoon to give you our Best Bets for the thoroughbred action on Saturday, as well as our NRL & AFL specials.    Of course, there's plenty more tips over in Members Only, so go and sign up for less than a Zinger Box a week -> bit.ly/MO-GetStarted...

We're only one week away until the first Group 1 of the 23/24 Racing Season, so Spring is well and truly in the air.  Blake & Nick have a chat about the feature races at Rosehill on Rosebud Day, and give you a couple of horses to throw into your Black Book! Don't have a Dabble account? Sign up here using the code 'LEGUP': bit.ly/tlu-dabble Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

The Bet Slip is back for another season ahead of a massive spring carnival!    Blake Johnston and Nick Lloyd are joined by Sam Wood on a Friday afternoon to give you our Best Bets for the thoroughbred action on Saturday, as well as our NRL & AFL specials.    Of course, there's plenty more tips over in Members Only, so go and sign up for less than a Zinger Box a week -> bit.ly/MO-GetStarted...

You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here!  BJ, Lloydy & Campo kick back and chat about the big talking points from the week that was, and let's be honest, the Circus was in town!  Sit back, crack a cold one and enjoy the punters fav poddy returning. Love ya! Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Sam to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Sam joins  DJC, Hildo and Matthew Zammit this week to shed their unique take on the upcoming Feature Races. This week's races: The Rosebud (Rosehill R8) Spring Preview Stakes (Rosehill R9) BM100 Handicap (The Valley R7) Make sur...

The Bet Slip is back for another season ahead of a massive spring carnival! Blake Johnston and Nick Lloyd are joined by Sam Wood on a Friday afternoon to give you our Best Bets for the thoroughbred action on Saturday, as well as our NRL & AFL specials. Of course, there's plenty more tips over in Members Only, so go and sign up for less than a Zinger Box a week -> bit.ly/MO-GetStarted Suppor...

Sam puts Blake & Nick in the Hot Seat on this special edition of Racing Reacts, brought to you by Dabble. The boys tip you into a couple of Futures Bets ahead of a massive Spring Racing Carnival! Don't have a Dabble account? Sign up here using the code 'LEGUP': bit.ly/tlu-dabble Enjoy! IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. Set a deposit limit.  Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here!  BJ, Woodhead, Lloydy & Campo kick back and review the 22/23 season. From the Win of the Year, to the Yak of the Year and everything in between, this is the perfect season flashback podcast.  As well as the Season Review, BJ fires shots at Racing Victoria's wh...

Welcome to LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Sam to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Sam joins Nick, DJC and Gav this week to shed their unique take on the upcoming Feature Races. This week's races: Aurie's Star Handicap Missile Stakes Premier's Cup Prelude Make sure you click the link below to follow us on Dabb...

You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here!  BJ, Woodhead, Lloydy & Campo are back in the hot seat this week, chatting about anything and everything. This week, the boys chat about Singo's empire at Strawberry Hill Stud, the Australian Jockey Premiership which is going down to the wire, and Nick sends K...

Welcome to  LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Sam to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Nick joins DJC and Gav this week to shed his unique take on the upcoming Feature Races. A very simple concept - each of our analysts get 45 seconds to sell to us on why we should select them and put our money on their bet. We k...

Off-season racing at its finest - again. We're so close to the spring carnival we can taste it! A few nice horses stepped out on Saturday, including Mollynickers for Moods down at Caulfield - she could win the Thousand Guineas. Find out who BJ & Nick think you should add to your Blackbook ahead of the spring on this week's episode. Racing Reacts is the light-hearted Saturday racing review show...

You asked for it and it’s BACK! The poddy that took us to number one is back with a vengeance. Your go-to racing variety poddy is here!  Campo & Woodhead are back on the couch, joining BJ & Lloydy on a bumper episode of your favourite poddy. Campo gives us an update on Deepour after his big run in the Ramornie, the boys chat about a potential off season, and ask the question, "does every d...

Welcome to  LOCKED IN where we put our pundits to the test and we give them the opportunity to convince you and Sam to back their selection in this weekend’s feature races. Nick joins DJC and Gav this week to shed his unique take on the upcoming Feature Races. This week's races: Bletchingly Stakes Winter Challenge July Sprint Make sure you click the link below to follow us on Dabble bit.ly/FollowT...