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ShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 9For our final episode of the 2024 Spring Carnival, the boys:
- Recap the final day of the VRC Spring Carnival, including the G1 victories of Sunshine in Paris, Mr Brightside and Via Sistina.
- Give their synopsis of their highlights and best performances of the whole spring
- Look ahead with a couple of predictions of horses to follow in 2025
- Wrap up with their predictions for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Thousand Guineas G1s at Caulfield this weekend.
Don't forget to follow the boys on X/Twitter (@shouldabackedit) as tips will be released each Saturday morning through...
2024-11-1519 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 8On another big show, the boys
- Review the Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks;
- Discuss the cluttered calendar for prizemoney, big horses and big jockeys
- Reflect on the decision by owners to replace jockey Declan Bates on Pride of Jenni; and
- Look ahead to the big Champions Day Group 1s across the classic distances of 1200m, 1600m and 2000m
Don't forget to follow the show on X (aka twitter) @shouldabackedit for everyone's final tips
2024-11-0719 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 7 (Melbourne Cup preview)A quick drop for those seeking their Melbourne Cup fix!
- Melbourne Cup first 4s
- Best of the rest of the card
- Early VRC Oaks tips
Don't forget the boys tipped you into Switzerland, Bella Nipotina and Fawkner Park last weekend, so be sure to follow their tips on X (@shouldbackedit) before each key raceday.
2024-11-0409 min
ShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 6On this week's show, we look back at the Cox Plate and ask the following questions:
- Does it get better than Via Sistina's win?
- Did Pride of Jenni follow the right program?
- Can Mr Brightside ever win over 2000m?
Following this, we look ahead to the big feature races across Flemington and Rosehill, specifically:
- Coolmore Stud Stakes 3yo 1200m G1
- VRC Victoria Derby 3yo 2500m G1
- Empire Rose Stakes F&M 1600m G1
- Golden Eagle 4yo 1500m
Don't forget to keep an eye on X (formerly Twitter) for the boys' tips every Saturday...
2024-10-3118 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 5On the menu this week:
- Three stunning Group 1 upsets at Caulfield last weekend
- The theatrical barrier draw for the Everest
- The simmering tensions around the pattern
- Previews and tips for the big Group 1s: Caulfield Cup, the Everest and the King Charles Stakes
N.B. Apologies if you missed last week's episode, there were issues with accessing it on certain platforms including Spotify. Don't hesitate to DM the show on X (or email us) if you're keen to hear the ep and we'll send you an alternate link.
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2024-10-1820 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 4The boys wrap a huge week in racing. This week's discussion points:
- The big G1 wins of Via Sistina, Ceowulf, Lady Shenandoah and Land Legend;
- Pride of Jenni's surprise nomination for the Toorak Handicap;
- Where should the 2025 WS Cox Plate be held whilst Moonee Valley is renovated;
- The congestion of the national racing calendar in October; and
- Previews of the big G1 races at Caulfield this weekend
Don't forget to follow the boys on X (@shouldabackedit) for their best bets on Saturday.
2024-10-1118 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 3Another big week in Aussie racing!
The boys' key talking points this week:
- The big wins of Autumn Glow, Southport Tycoon and Pride of Jenni
- Early thoughts on Southside Racing's ambitious raceday programming and entertainment
- Previewing big Group 1s including the Turnbull Stakes, Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes
- What the heck was going on with Linebacker?
- Katy Perry's performance at the AFL Grand Final
Make sure you follow the boys on X/twitter @shouldabackedit for their final tips on Saturday morning.
2024-10-0320 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 2On this week's agenda:
- The victories of Buckaroo, Fangirl and Autumn Glow
- 4 metropolitan meetings in Melbourne in 8 days, too many?
- Is the 4-horse G2 Feehan Stakes field good for racing?
- Predictions for the Manikato Stakes, Golden Rose and best of the rest
Remember to stay tuned to X on Saturday morning for the boys final tips.
2024-09-2620 minShouldabackeditSpring 2024 - Ep 1The boys are back for 2024!
It's Underwood Stakes this weekend so the boys give their tips there as well as their hot-takes on the Jamie Kah suspension just announced.
We also hear their thoughts on the early season shoot-out between Mr Brightside, Pride of Jenni and Via Sistina in the Makybe Diva Stakes, as well the drama at the MRC and TAB.
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2024-09-1919 minShouldabackeditAutumn Carnival Review 🐎🎠In the final episode of the series, the boys review the Group 1 victories of Magic Time and Broadsiding in Sydney last weekend, alongside the back-to-back Quokka domination of Overpass.
They also provide their favourite moments of the carnival, look into the crystal ball at who could emerge during the spring and the Final Furlong segment pays tribute to Octagonal's best performing son, the late Lonhro, as well as one of the experts who has some special news of their own.
2024-04-2320 minShouldabackeditThe Championships - Day 2Jenni... wow! Just wow!
In this latest episode, we look back at a breathtaking performance in the Queen Elizabeth Stakes and wrap up the performances of the other Group 1 winners on Championships Day 2.
The boys also talk about their thoughts on the possibility of night racing at Cranbourne next summer, their excitement levels as the carnival moves to Queensland and South Australia and give their predictions for this weekend's features.
2024-04-1718 minShouldabackeditThe Championships - Day 2On this week's show we look back on a big week of racing, on and off the track.
The big winners on the first day of the Championships were Celestial Legend, Chain of Lightning, Riff Rocket and Manaal, whilst off the track there was a $10m yearling sold at the Inglis Easter Sales with a very famous mum.
Meanwhile Day 2 of the Championships has a lot less doom and gloom in the forecast, so the boys talk us through the big races headlined by the Queen Elizabeth Stakes at WFA over 2000m.
2024-04-1120 minShouldabackeditThe Championships - Day 1Without question one of the best days of racing on the calendar, the nation's attention will be focused on Randwick this weekend for the first day of the Championships.
In this episode the boys preview each of the Group 1 features:
- Doncaster Mile (1600m),
- TJ Smith (1200m WFA),
- ATC Australian Derby (2400m, 3yo); and
- Sires Produce Stakes (1400m, 2yo)
as well as throwing up a couple of their favourite winners from past editions.
They also wrap up the Victorian carnival with Cascadian upstaging Pride of Jenni and Mr Brightside to defend his Australian Cup; Kiwi raider Orchestral...
2024-04-0419 minShouldabackeditAustralian Cup 🏆In a slightly earlier drop, the boys take a long hard look at all the Group 1 winners from Golden Slipper day at Rosehill, including the William Reid Stakes from Moonee Valley.
They also preview the upcoming majors this Saturday across Flemington and Rosehill, and tell us which races at the upcoming Championships have got them most excited.
2024-03-2619 minShouldabackeditGolden Slipper 👠👠This week the boys review Pride of Jenni's theft of the All-Star Mile from the front and the impression Rosehill wins of Zougotcha, Zardozi (predicted by Phil) and Lindemann.
They also wrap up the changes to the Spring Carnival announced by MVRC during the week, give their early predictions for Horse of the Year and of course preview the massive 6 Group 1s this weekend across two states, headlined by the Golden Slipper.
2024-03-2019 minShouldabackeditCoolmore Classic & All-Star Mile ⭐✨On this week's episode the boys reflect on Jamie Kah's third straight Group 1 Saturday on Cylinder in the Newmarket Handicap and the victories over high class fields of Celestial Legend and Lady Laguna at Randwick.
Also on the agenda was the heat policy deployed around some jurisdictions over the long weekend, as well as the new Caulfield Heath track and Big V gets his choice of the nation's country cups to go to... wait 'til you hear his choice.
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2024-03-1319 minShouldabackeditNewmarket HandicapOn this weeks episode, the boys talk about the upsets of Riff Rocket and Fangirl in last week's Australian Guineas and Verry Elleegant Stakes respectively, and debate the future of the All-Star Mile.
Get their tips as well for this week's big Group 1 races, the Newmarket Handicap, Canterbury Stakes and Randwick Guineas.
2024-03-0718 minShouldabackeditAustralian GuineasThe boys review some big surprises in the Group 1 Blue Diamond meeting at Caulfield, discuss the VRC's new Melb Cup carnival contract with Ch 9 and TAB and look ahead to the big Australian Guineas meeting at Flemington.
2024-02-2818 minShouldabackeditBlue Diamond Stakes 💎💎On this week's episode, the boys reflect on the returns of two superstar mares in Imperatriz and Fangirl, debate the fallout of the ride of Craig Williams on the $1.24 hotpot Jimmystar and preview a huge Saturday of Group 1 racing at Caulfield.
2024-02-2217 minShouldabackeditBlack Caviar Lightning StakesThis week the things really rev up with WFA sprinters and milers returning in Melbourne and Sydney respectively, as well as lead-ups for the 3yo classics.
The boys also reflect on Mr Brightside's return, some surprisingly impressive 2yo performances and the upstaging of their hot tip last week, Asfoora.
2024-02-1418 minShouldabackeditCF Orr StakesThe boys are back for 2024!
To open the series, we discuss the summer headlines, emerging carnival stars, a bit of banter about some leading recing pundits and preview the time honoured Group 1 CF Orr Stakes taking place this weekend at Caulfie.d
2024-02-0718 minShouldabackeditChampions Day (Stakes Day)Phillip and Chris get into the Champions Stakes Day Group 1s, a bit of Five Diamonds sorcery from Rosehill and then give their views on the current composition of the Melbourne Cup undercard.
2023-11-1015 minShouldabackeditMelbourne Cup DayOn today's episode, the boys wrap up the Group 1 action from the Derby Day meeting and then preview the race that stops the nation!
We will be back again ahead of Stakes Day!
2023-11-0619 minShouldabackeditVictoria Derby DayBack in time for the VRC Carnival of 2023, join experts Phillip Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they look at the Group 1s at Flemington, as well as the undercard and the big Golden Eagle for 4yos at Rosehill Gardens.
Keep an eye out for a bonus Melbourne Cup preview too!
2023-11-0219 minShouldabackeditRoyal Ascot PreviewThe Group 1s in Australia are just about wrapped up with Think About It and King Colorado taking the chocolates at Eagle Farm’s biggest meeting.
The boys then put on their top hats and tails to analyse the chances of Australia’s four competitors at the big meeting at Royal Ascot and take a stroll down memory lane in the Final Furlong to reflect on past Aussie glories at the famous carnival.
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2023-06-1622 minShouldabackeditStradbroke Handicap & J.J. AtkinsDamien Oliver added another major to his impressive catalogue in the twilight of his career, as the big fancies were nowhere to be seen in the Queensland Oaks. Meanwhile, elsewhere, there were a couple of impressive debutantes in Victoria.
This week is all about the culmination of the Queensland carnival, the Stradbroke Handicap, JJ Atkins and the staying features the Q22 and Brisbane Cup.
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2023-06-0721 minShouldabackeditQueensland OaksKovalica confirmed his status as the star staying 3yo of the winter with a dominant win in the QLD Derby, rocketing up the markets for the Spring Carnival features.
Meanwhile Think About It and Hawaii Five-Oh laid down their credentials for the Stradbroke Handicap.
2023-05-3121 minShouldabackeditQueensland Derby & Kingsford-SmithOn this week’s show, hotpots Zaaki and Altivo both sunk in different circumstances, while the Maher-Eustace crowned its dominance of the SA carnival.
Queensland’s own carnival is really ramping up now and we look ahead to a big card at Eagle Farm.
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2023-05-2621 minShouldabackeditThe Goodwood & Doomben CupThis week the boys look back at Giga Kick's continued national dominance, this time in QLD, whilst a very competitive Derby took place in South Australia and a Melbourne Cup fancy got his timing wrong.
The boys forecast their Doomben Cup and Goodwood winners and discuss the implications of the scheduling changes in Victoria (and whether should be some in SA too).
2023-05-1921 minShouldabackeditDerbies from SA to Kentucky + Doomben 10,000The show is back to recap the black-type action from Adelaide and the Sunshine Coast, the major country carnivals in Warrnambool & Wagga Wagga and discuss the point-of-consumption tax changes in Victoria. Plus where does the Kentucky Derby sit on your racing bucket list?
2023-05-1020 minShouldabackeditAll-Aged Stakes & The Quokka + Autumn ReviewChris, Phil and Jon dissect the last Group 1 day of the NSW Autumn Carnival where Giga Kick and Militarize asserted their authority.
Chris downloads his experiences in WA at the inaugural running of the Quokka and the guys give their super early futures predictions ahead of the Spring!
2023-04-2220 min
ShouldabackeditChampionships Day 2The boys get together to try and explain the weather and the significant priced winners across the four Group 1s as part of the first day of the Championships at Royal Randwick.
They also preview the second day, headlined by the Queen Elizabeth II Stakes and the battle for supremacy between Anamoe & Dubai Honour.
2023-04-0621 minShouldabackeditChampionships Day 1On this week's episode the boys recap the Australian Cup, discuss the key issues of the week and look ahead to the big Championships Day 1 at Randwick on Saturday featuring 4 massive Group 1s.
2023-03-3021 minShouldabackeditGolden Slipper & All-Star MileIn Secret showed her dominance and joined an elite group of fillies to win the Newmarket, Espiona finally delivered her potential on the biggest stage and Adelaide took a share of the national racing spotlight in this week’s episode.
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2023-03-1520 minShouldabackeditNewmarket & Coolmore Classic DayA string of upsets in the group 1s, with Artorius joining Guineas winners Legarto and Communist as winners at big odds.
We also look ahead to a huge long weekend racing, with feature racing in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra & Adelaide.
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2023-03-0920 minShouldabackeditGuineas DayAnamoe and Alligator Blood further cemented their places at the peak of Australian racing’s weight-for-age pyramid; the torch was finally passed within the Hayes family next generation taking out the Blue Diamond and Queenslander Uncommon James stood tallest in the Oakleigh Plate.
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2023-03-0120 minShouldabackeditBlue Diamond Stakes - PreviewThis week saw two boilovers, with Nature Strip going down to Coolangatta in the G1 Lightning Stakes and Aft Cabin getting beaten in the G2 Hobartville Stakes at Rosehill despite the recent run of stellar form by Godolphin.
The boys also work through the various cosmetic changes to the Victorian Spring Racing Carnival, pay tribute to the late Deane Lester and look ahead to big meetings at Sandown (Blue Diamond Stakes/Oakleigh Plate/Futurity Stakes) and Randwick this weekend (Chipping Norton Stakes/Surround Stakes).
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2023-02-2220 minShouldabackeditLightning Stakes - PreviewJoin expert punter Phil Georgios, racing analyst Chris Vernuccio and host Jonathan Corbett each week as they review the weekend's horse racing across Australia, discuss the key talking points and look ahead to the big Group 1s on the coming Saturday.
2023-02-1621 min
ShouldabackeditChampionships Day 2 - Plenty of time to Think It OverWelcome to the Championships edition of the Shouldabackedit podcast. The Queen Elizabeth was billed as the race of the year, and it took the ride of century to win it, with Think It Over surprising many to storm down the outside rail for a remarkable win.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-04-1232 minShouldabackeditChampionships Day 1 - Wet day has a BrightsideWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. The cream rose to the top on the first day of the Championships in Sydney. Nature Strip was dominant in picking up his third straight TJ, star 3yo Hitotsu claimed the rare Victorian-Australian Derby double, and boom filly Fireburn broke the Golden Slipper curse to easily take out the Inglis Sires.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-04-0431 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 6 - On route Shelby SixtysixWelcome to another massive episode of the Shouldabackedit podcast. A dominant display by Zaaki saw him take out the 4th edition of the $5 million All Star Mile at Flemington. Over in Sydney, five massive Group 1’s were headlined by Fireburn’s eye catching Golden Slipper win.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-03-2126 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 5 - A Roch 'N' NewmarketWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. An eerie silence descended over Flemington as $100 rank outsider Rock n Horse took advantage of the inside rail to take out the Newmarket Handicap. In the feature, Cummings' mare Duais picked up it’s second Group 1 with a sweeping run to take out the Australian Cup over the main fancies Think It Over and Spanish Mission.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-03-1434 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 4 - Ready to ConvergeWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was a tale of two Guineas at Flemington and Randwick, as Australia’s best three year olds did battle. In Sydney, Converge was able to hold out the fast finishing star Anamoe to take out the Randwick Guineas. Meanwhile in the Australian Guineas it came down to a three horse battle in the straight with Victorian Derby winner Hitotsu edging by Lightsaber and Bon’s a Pearla.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had thei...
2022-03-0728 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 3 - On the right track for Sierra SueSeason 6 Episode 3 - On the right track for Sierra Sue by Shouldabackedit
2022-02-2826 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 2 - Not caught up with Home AffairsWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was a Lightning Stakes that lived up to the hype. In a blockbuster finish the world’s best sprinter Nature Strip went down narrowly to boom colt, and last year’s dominant Coolmore winner, Home Affairs.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-02-2030 minShouldabackeditSeason 6 Episode 1 - Someone call the CoastwatchThe Shouldabackedit podcast is back for the 2022 Autumn carnival. The first Group 1 of the season has been run and won by superstar mare Tofane.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2022-02-1422 minShouldabackedit2021 Stakes Day - Best BetsIt's the Stakes Day preview edition of Shouldbackedit
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2021-11-0509 minShouldabackedit2021 Melbourne Cup PreviewIt's a special Melbourne Cup preview edition of the Shouldabackedit
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2021-11-0114 minShouldabackedit2021 Victoria Derby - Best BetsWelcome to the Derby Day preview edition of Shouldbackedit
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2021-10-2913 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 9 - This Icebath has put me in a State of RestWelcome to the Shouldabackedit review of Cox Plate day. It will go down as one the most controversial finishes to Australia’s premier weight for age race. Irish raider State of Rest and local favorite Anamoe went head to head for the final 200 meters, with only a nostril separating them on the line. Despite a protest by the rider of Anamoe Craig Williams, the stewards ultimately confirmed John Allen and State of Rest the victor.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if th...
2021-10-2524 min2021-10-2210 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 8 - All eyes on the Nature StripWelcome to another edition of Shouldabackedit. It was third time lucky for Australia’s boom sprinter Nature Strip in the Everest, holding off a fast finishing Masked Crusader in the $15 million race. Meanwhile in the Caulfield Cup Incentivise put on a dominant display to easily win the great race and set himself for a tilt at the Melbourne Cup.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-10-1724 minShouldabackedit2021 Caulfield Cup and Everest - Best BetsA special Caulfield Cup and Everest preview edition of Shouldbackedit
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2021-10-1511 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 7 - Watch out I'm ThunderstruckIt’s the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was hard to know where to look on a massive day of Group racing across Melbourne and Sydney. To many punters delight favorites Anamoe and I’m Thunderstruck both picked up stirring wins in the headline races at Caulfield. However, the performance of Cox Plate fancy Zaaki in the Might and Power has left us with plenty to think about ahead of the great race in two weeks time.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they...
2021-10-1127 minShouldabackedit2021 Caulfield Guineas - Best BetsA special Caulfield Guineas preview edition of Shouldbackedit
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2021-10-0809 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 6 - Easy to IncentiviseIt’s the Shouldabackedit podcast. The Turnbull Stakes was built as a match race between the seasoned superstar Verry Elleegant and the new kid on the block Incentivise. In the end it was a commanding win from Queensland galloper Incentivise who notched up his 2nd Group 1 in a row and confirm its favoritism for the Caulfield Cup in two weeks time. At Randwick the Epsom Handicap was once again a challenge for punters, with Private Eye coming from the back of the field to take the win in impressive fashion.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as th...
2021-10-0327 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 5 - A Floating Artist In The CongoIt’s the Shouldabackedit podcast. Punters enjoyed Group 1 action over two days on grand final weekend. Wild Ruler stole the show in the Moir on Friday night, while Zaaki confirmed his favoritism for the Cox Plate on Saturday with another impressive performance in the Underwood at Sandown. Meanwhile in Sydney Anamoe lost no admirers when he just missed out in the Golden Rose to the ever-consistent galloper In the Congo.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
Fo...
2021-09-2729 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 4 - They call him EduardoSeason 5 Episode 4 - They call him Eduardo by Shouldabackedit
2021-09-1929 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 3 - Faster than an AnamoeIt’s the Shouldabackedit podcast. On a day when many short priced favorites went down, Incentivise emerged as a star on the turf at it’s Victorian debut winning a thrilling edition of the Makybe Diva Stakes.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-09-1227 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 2 - A Superstorm is approachingWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. The wet weather across the country didn’t dampen what was a spectacular day of racing in both Melbourne and Sydney. Western Australian star Superstorm stole the show in the Feehan Stakes at Moonee Valley, while north of the border the return of Spring contenders Nature Strip and Zaaki had punters lining their pockets.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-09-0530 minShouldabackeditSeason 5 Episode 1 - It's a BehemothWelcome back to the Shouldabackedit podcast, the first for the 2021 Spring Carnival. In Melbourne’s first Group 1 for the season, the South Australian beast Behemoth went back to back in the Memsie Stakes. It was a big day for punters as we also saw the wining return of crowd favorites Masked Crusader, Probabeel and Ayrton.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-08-3026 minShouldabackeditSeason 4 Episode 6 - After all I'm Still a StarJoin Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
In this episode we’ll be looking back on two big Group 1’s at Randwick, headlined by the All Aged Stakes, run and won by track specialist and inaugural Golden Eagle winner Kolding.
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2021-04-2724 minShouldabackeditSeason 4 Episode 5 - Plenty of love for a Hungry HeartOn day two of the Championships in Sydney, it was the match race we’d been hoping for, with English raider Addeybb once again getting the better of our local superstar Verry Elleegant in the Queen Elizabeth. Meanwhile in the Oaks we saw the emergence of a new star when Hungry Heart franked it’s win in the Vinery to take out the big race.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-04-1924 minShouldabackeditSeason 4 Episode 4 - If you're wondering, I am SupermanPunters had their eyes on he sky in Melbourne, as the afternoon rain turned the All Star Mile market on its head. In the end it was left to the two imports Mugatoo and Russian Camelot to battle it out for the $5 million purse.
Meanwhile in Sydney, Krone franked its Magic Millions form to burst clear and take out the Group 1 Coolmore Classic.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-03-1430 minShouldabackeditSeason 4 Episode 3 - So Si Bon is goodSeason 4 Episode 3 - So Si Bon is good by Shouldabackedit
2021-03-0732 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 4 Episode 2 - Super Star of the SeasWelcome to the Shouldabackedit podcast. In this supercharged episode we review the weekend’s racing, headlined by Lunar Fox’s unexpected win in the Australian Guineas and Verry Elleegant’s gutsy effort to take out the Chipping Norton.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2021-02-2135 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 11 - Can i borrow a LeiterIn this jam packed episode the boys take a look back at the 2020 Spring Carnival, including 4 big days at Flemington.
From Cup debutant Jye McNeil’s bold ride on Twilight Payment on Tuesday, to Personal outstaying her rivals in the Oaks on Thursday, and finally yesterday’s dominant win in the Mackinnon Stakes by Perth raider Arcadia Queen, we’ve seen some great racing over the past week.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-11-0845 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 10 - A September Run to gloryWelcome to the Derby Day edition of the Shouldabackedit podcast. It was Christmas Day for punters with a nine race card of group racing at Flemington, including four massive group 1’s.
From AFL premiership coach to group 1 trainer, Denis Pagan pulled off a great training performance to take out the Victoria Derby with maiden gelding Johnny Get Angry. In the Coolmore Stud Stakes, the fillies beat the boys, with a dominant win down the straight from September Run.
Meanwhile in Sydney, Colette handled the heavy track at Rosehill better than her rivals to take out the $7.5 million Golden Eagle.
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2020-11-0146 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 9 - A recipe for a Cherry TortoniSeason 3 Episode 9 - A recipe for a Cherry Tortoni by Shouldabackedit
2020-10-2649 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 8 - Just another Classique LegendIn a blockbuster day at Caulfield and Randwick, Verry Elleegant stole the show holding out European raider Anthony Van Dyke to cement herself as Australia’s best horse in the Caulfield Cup. Meanwhile in Sydney, after missing out on a start in last year’s event, the new grey flash Classique Legend put away some of the world’s finest sprinters in the 4th running of the $15 million Everest.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-10-1945 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 7 - She's Ideel for the FiestaOn a premier day of Group 1 racing, a Western Australian stole the show with jockey Willie Pike having a day to remember, picking up 4 big races including the Caulfield Stakes aboard Arcadia Queen, and the feature Caulfield Guineas on Ole Kirk. Meanwhile in Sydney boom filly Montefilia picked up her second Group 1 in as many weeks with a dominant win in the Spring Champion Stakes.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-10-1143 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 6 - It will Probabeel a good dayOn a perfect Flemington track, trainer Chris Waller won his 4th straight Turnbull Stakes with star mare Verry Elleegant seeing off Toffee Tongue and the ever consistent Finche. Persan continued his remarkable run towards the first Tuesday in November, securing a spot in this year’s Melbourne Cup with a stylish win in the Bart Cummings. Meanwhile at Randwick, not for the first time we saw Probabeel and Funstar fight out a spring feature, with Probabeel holding on to win the Epsom.
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2020-10-0547 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 5 - And then he got SubpoenaedSeason 3 Episode 5 - And then he got Subpoenaed by Shouldabackedit
2020-09-2739 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 4 - Say goodbye to FeliciaOn perfect spring afternoon, Behemoth carried 60kg to claim a second straight Group 1 in the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes at Caulfield. A new Caulfield Cup favorite was installed as Orderofthegarter took out the MRC Foundation Cup to claim it’s place in the great race. Meanwhile in Sydney, Chris Waller continued his Group 1 dominance with Kolding heading up a first four for the trainer in the George Main Stakes.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-09-2142 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 3 - On the cusp of a Fierce ImpactRacing was back at headquarters in Melbourne, with 1600m specialist Fierce Impact holding out the headline horse of the spring Russian Camelot to win the Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes. Meanwhile at Rosehill, Rothfire was a dominant winner over the highly fancied Farnan in the Run to the Rose.
Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-09-1341 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 2 - Under the spella Bella VellaIt was moving day at Moonee Valley and Randwick with a number of horses staking their claim for Spring success. At the Valley fan favourite Humidor defied punters and booked his place in yet another Cox Plate with a breathtaking win in the Group 2 Feehan Stakes. While over at Randwick, Gytrash yet again showed he has Nature Strip’s measure fresh with a come from behind win in the Concorde Stakes.
Join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time ag...
2020-09-0639 minShouldabackeditSeason 3 Episode 1 - Express Pass to the Spring CarnivalThe Shouldbackedit Podcast is back for a third season! In this jam packed episode join Phil Georgios and Herald Sun tipster Chris Vernuccio as they dissect Memsie Stakes day at Caulfield. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
The boys outline which horses they'll be following into this year's Spring Carnival, discuss the key issues facing the horse racing industry and introduce a new sports focussed segment.
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2020-08-3148 minShouldabackeditQueensland Racing Special - What will we do with a Jolly SailorIt's another special edition of the Shouldabackedit podcast! In this episode the boys take a look at Group 1 racing in Queensland, headlined by Tyzone's win in the Stradbroke Handicap and an impressive performance by 2 year old Rothfire in the JJ Atkins.
Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio to find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-06-0836 minShouldabackeditSouth Australian Racing Special - It's Ranier at MorphettvilleWelcome to a special edition of the Shouldabackedit podcast!
There's been some fantastic racing over the past month with Russian Camelot taking out the South Australian Derby and Trekking delivering a big result for Godolphin in the Goodwood.
The 2020 Melbourne Cup field got it's first entrant with OceanEx outstaying the highly fancied King of Leogrance the Andrew Ramsden at Flemington.
Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio to find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-05-1856 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 10 - More than a King's LegacyThe All Aged Stakes headlined a massive day of racing at Randwick, with Tofane nabbing last year’s winner Pierata on the line. In the other feature King’s Legacy secured a last gasp win in the Champagne stakes.
Over in Adelaide Gytrash once again showed he’s a horse worth following with a dominant win over Sunlight in the Group 3 RN Irwin Stakes.
Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-04-2143 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 9 - Travelling for an Away GameDay 2 of the Championships at Randwick saw one of the best fields assembled on Australian soil battling it out for the Queen Elizabeth Stakes. The race lived up to the billing with a dominate win to English raider Addeybb. The Sydney Cup was run and won by Etah James, with the highly fancied favorite Young Rascal failing to fire.
To talk through all the action is Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios. Find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-04-1346 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 8 - Please don't park on the Nature StripThis week Chris Vernuccio and Phil Georgios review day one of the Championships at Randwick. With four massive group 1’s on the card Nature Strip stamped himself as Australia’s premier sprinter in the TJ Stakes, while a fairytale performance from unfancied Nettoyer knocked plenty of punters out of the quaddie in the Doncaster Mile. Find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-04-0547 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 7 - Night's Watch until day breakThere were two big Group 1’s at Rosehill on Saturday, as we saw Verry Elleegant announce herself to the racing world in the Tancred Stakes and Shout the Bar beat home the well fancied Probabeel and Funstar in the Vinery Stud Stakes. In Victoria, racing continued at Bendigo where the Golden Mile won for the second time by Hellova Street.
To talk through all the action is Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios. Find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-03-3039 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 6 - Plenty of Excess FundsIt was the All Star Mile at Caulfield, with the two Western Australian raiders filling the quinella. To talk through all the action is Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios. Find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
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2020-03-1622 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 5 - It's only a small Spend for a Shadow HeroJoin Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios as they dissect the weekend's racing. It was huge Super Saturday race day at Flemington and Randwick, find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
In this episode Big V gives us his top 4 for the All Star Mile and Phil tells us who to keep an eye on, in the country racing circuit.
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2020-03-0938 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 4 - Te Akau Shark AttackJoin Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios as they dissect the weekend's racing. Looking back at Alligator Blood’s big win on Australian Guineas day, find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
In this episode Chris gives us his early mail for super Saturday and Phil lets you in on his foolproof get out stakes strategy.
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2020-03-0238 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 3 - Pippie long shotJoin Herald Sun racing expert Chris Vernuccio and mug punter Phil Georgios as they dissect the weekend's racing. Looking back at the Blue Diamond at Caulfield find out who the boys shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again.
In this episode Chris wraps up the three big Group 1's from the Blue Diamond meeting and looks forward towards the Australian Guineas. Phil takes over ranting duties and tells us why Miss Siska was a monty in the get out stakes.
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2020-02-2337 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 2 - Dancing to the beats of AlizeeJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week's jam-packed show reviews the Lightning Stakes at Flemington and the Apollo Stakes at Randwick. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had our time again.
In this episode Big V's high horse rant is back and the boys give their early tips for the Blue Diamond meeting at Caulfield.
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2020-02-1839 minShouldabackeditSeason 2 Episode 1 - I wouldn't mind playing Ryan's FenderThe Shouldabackedit podcast is back for 2020! Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the C.F Orr Stakes meeting at Caulfield. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. Big V is back with his High Horse rant and check out who Phil will be following into the Autumn carnival.
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2020-02-0827 min
ShouldabackeditShouldabackedit Magic Millions Special - There's Alligator Blood on my Outback Barbie!It's the Shouldabackedit Magic Millions Special! Join Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they review the Magic Millions meeting on the Gold Coast. Find out who they shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if they had their time again. In this episode Big V gets on his High Horse and the boys outline their punting resolutions for 2020.
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2020-01-1437 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 7 - Hey Doc can you do something about my sure kneeJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. In our season finale we have a jam-packed show reviewing the Perth carnival and a range of race meetings across Melbourne and Sydney. Find out who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again. In this episode Big V gives us some insights into his tipping strategies and Phil finds us a couple to follow from the bush.
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2019-12-0142 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 6 - Dreaming of Southern FranceJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. In this outrageous episode we review the Sandown and Newcastle meetings and discuss who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again.
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2019-11-1729 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 5 - Trading on the OceanexJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week we have a jam-packed show as we review the Flemington carnival (Melbourne Cup, Oaks and Stakes). Find out who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again. Big V also gives us his top run and ride of the carnival.
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2019-11-1034 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 4 - Given the Kolding shoulderJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week we review a massive Derby Day at Flemington and discuss who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again. This episode also includes a SPECIAL Melbourne Cup preview @25 mins, with Chris' top 4 selections for the big race.
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2019-11-0336 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 3 - We shoulda thought of thatJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week we review the Caulfield Cup and Everest meetings and discuss who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again. We also look forward to the Cox Plate.
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2019-10-2228 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 2 - You are the chosen oneJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week we review the Caulfield Guineas meeting and discuss who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again.
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2019-10-1533 min
ShouldabackeditSeason 1 Episode 1 - Sunlight at the end of the tunnelJoin Phil Georgios and Chris Vernuccio as they dissect the weekend's racing. This week we review the Turnbull Stakes meeting at Flemington and discuss who we shoulda, coulda and woulda backed if we had our time again.
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2019-10-0830 min