The Verdict with Michael Felgate

Michael Felgate catches up with Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett after Wine Dark Sea announced himself as a serious Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender with an impressive Geoffrey Freer Stakes victory at Newbury.
Lovett explains why the progressive stayer profiles so well for Australia, confirms he is set to travel on the first shipment and discusses his likely Cups weight, racing style and untapped potential.
There’s also the latest on Defiantly ahead of his crucial Prix Kergorlay Melbourne Cup audition, an update on Al Riffa and Australian Bloodstock’s local spring team.
Plus, Trent Masenhelder joins Michael with all the latest racing news, including the possibility of Sheza Alibi taking on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, Jamie Melham reuniting with Half Yours and Lloyd Kennewell’s two emerging Coolmore Stud Stakes hopes.
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Michael Felgate and Nick Foot unpack all the big performances from P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield.
Natural Fling headlines the discussion after a devastating Quezette Stakes victory, with the team declaring the exciting filly a star and asking whether she has now taken the upper hand in the race towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes.
P.B. Lawrence Stakes winner Cosmic Crusader also earns a major upgrade as the boys identify the Group 1 races that could be at his mercy this spring.
Hard Kick's Vain Stakes victory, Shadhavar's continued progression and Darkbonee's potential path towards the Caulfield Cup also come under the microscope.
Plus, Australian Bloodstock-owned Wine Dark Sea emerges as a Cups contender from Newbury, the team reviews Chilly Girl's Rosebud victory and identifies the horses to follow, while attention begins to turn towards the Winx Stakes and another huge weekend of spring racing.
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Michael Felgate is joined by form gurus Nick Foot and Nick Noonan for a bumper Friday Form Focus ahead of P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield.
The team goes race-by-race through a huge Saturday card, including a fascinating Regal Roller Stakes where Recommendation's position near the top of the market sparks plenty of debate.
Is the favourite under the odds? The boys aren't convinced, with Recon emerging as one of the strongest alternatives and Nick Noonan making him his best bet of the day.
Nick Foot is also playing with confidence, declaring the in-form Duchess Zou his best after identifying what he believes will be the perfect speed map.
Plus, the team assesses the likely Caulfield track pattern following a wet week, searches for value across the program and delivers quaddie plays, horses to follow and all the key bets for Saturday.
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Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder are joined by trainers Dom Sutton and Mitch Freedman on The Verdict.
Sutton provides the latest on Group 1 winner Feroce ahead of his return at Caulfield, revealing the stable star has come back “as good, if not better” as he prepares for another spring campaign.
Freedman discusses Attrition’s return following a proper spell, the progress of exciting galloper Asakura and why punters may need to be patient with him first-up, plus the latest on Sky Bird.
Felgate and Masenhelder also preview the key races at Caulfield, including the P.B. Lawrence Stakes, Vain Stakes, Quezette Stakes and Regal Roller Stakes, with Trent giving his best play for Saturday.
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Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. And he certainly did exactly that on Wednesday, with some massive news about an international contender for this year's Melbourne Cup. They won't be coming. Henry Dwyer also joined The Verdict to share an update on Asfoora, who is preparing for what will almost certainly be her final run before heading to the breeding barn. Mick Guerin also joined The Verdict to discuss the state of racing in New Zealand. Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for Wednesday. IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au
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