The Leg Up Australia

West is best?!That’s what those in WA try and tell us, so let’s find out…The Pinnacles are underway at Ascot, with the Group 1 Railway Stakes the headline race on Saturday.In the east, we have the $1m Gong, $1m Meteorite and $500,000 Cranbourne Cup - more feature racing than you can post a stick at.Lloydy likes one at $51 in the Gong, and BJ has a great each-way bet in the Cranbourne Cup/Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.We’re running our biggest ever sale this BLACK FRIDAY!Save 70% on QUARTERLY & YEARLY subscriptions.Just use the code BLACK70 at check out 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members  Offer ends November 30. T&Cs apply.Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU_BetfairHaving a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ ———CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 09:19 Railway Stakes Preview21:17 The Gong Preview31:52 Cranbourne Cup Preview38:59 The Meteorite Preview42:32 Best Bets———Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing this Spring Carnival!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly

The Cup Carnival is done and dusted, but the Group 1 action doesn’t stop!We’ve got the Group 1 CF Orr Stakes out of Caulfield on Saturday, plus the $1m Hunter at Newcastle to preview this week, as well as our Best Bets around the traps.BJ has a $41 shot at Newcastle, and Lloydy has a $51 chance at Caulfield that you won’t want to miss!Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ’s tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members  Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU_BetfairHaving a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing this Spring Carnival!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly

Welcome to our new podcast, The Leg Up On The Cup!Join Blake Johnston, Nick Lloyd & Sam Wood as we count down to the 2026 Melbourne Cup, in the hope of backing the winner at a big price!We'll be recording one episode a month over the next 12 months, chatting about all things Melbourne Cup, profiling key runners, key races and important form factors to help you find the winner.In Episode 1, we review the 2025 Melbourne Cup and have a first look at the 2026 Pre-Noms market that is available now.Want all of BJ’s tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members  Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU_BetfairHaving a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ ———CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 02:31 2025 Melbourne Cup Review04:49 Can Half Yours win again in 2026?06:15 2026 Pre-Noms Market07:26 Potential Cup Prospects11:21 Half Yours' 2026 Program12:32 Outro———Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly

There’s just one day left of the Melbourne Cup Carnival, Champions Day.After a sensational edition of the Melbourne Cup on Tuesday, the lads recap the great race, while looking forward to this weekend’s racing.With three Group 1 races at Flemington - the Champions Sprint, Champions Mile & Champion Stakes, as well as the Five Diamonds at Rosehill, BJ, Lloydy & Woodhead do their best to find you a winner.Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ’s tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members  Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU_BetfairHaving a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ ———CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Lloydy’s $201 Cups Double Collect05:10 Melham & McEvoy Praise08:35 New Show Announcement10:35 Champions Sprint Preview 23:03 Champions Mile Preview31:36 Champions Stakes Preview35:28 Five Diamonds Preview40:33 Outro ———Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing this Spring Carnival!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly

It’s the race that stops a nation! The Melbourne Cup!Sam Wood, Blake Johnston & Nick Lloyd dissect the key form lines and runners for this year’s Melbourne Cup, plus, they provide their Top 5 and Betting Strategies on the great race.Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ’s tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members   Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉  http://bit.ly/TLU_Betfair Having a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ ———CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 06:22 Melbourne Cup Analysis26:39 Melbourne Cup Selections32:07 TLU Trifecta———Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing this Spring Carnival!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit http://gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly

The countdown to the Melbourne Cup is well and truly on. Day 1 of the Melbourne Cup Carnival is upon us, with Derby Day kicking off the four-day carnival at Fabulous Flemington.With three Group 1 races at HQ - the Victoria Derby, Coolmore Stud Stakes and Empire Rose Stakes, the boys sink their teeth in and look to find you a winner.Plus, the $10 million Golden Eagle is on at Randwick. Find out if the lads are siding with unbeaten mare Autumn Glow!Get the inside word, betting insights, and expert previews for a massive weekend of spring racing.Want all of BJ’s tips every day of the week? Become a Member! Sign up using the code MO50 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU-Members  Support the show by following us on the Betfair app 👉 http://bit.ly/TLU_BetfairHaving a bet this weekend and want to check out some bookie promos? Have a go at the Punters HQ 👉 http://bit.ly/puntersHQ ———CHAPTERS: 00:00 Intro 08:18 Victoria Derby Preview 15:40 Coolmore Stud Stakes Preview20:27 Empire Rose Stakes Preview28:00 Golden Eagle Preview38:08 Russell Balding Stakes Preview44:04 Best Bets & Betfair Lay of the Day47:07 Outro ———Follow us @thelegup_australia on Instagram to stay up to date with all things racing this Spring Carnival!Imagine what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support, call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 18+ Gamble Responsibly