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Episodes
- May 15: "There Looks a Chance of an Upset Here" at Flemington
Dicko and Pistol preview horse races at Flemington, including the 3:15 MR6 L.V Lachal Handicap and the 7:40 MR8 Hilton Nicholas TAB Straight Six.
- April 27: Some Very Exciting Horses at Morphettville
This episode covers weekend horse races in Melbourne, Sydney, and Perth, with a specific focus on Morphettville. It is an excerpt of content available to members.
- April 24: The Dawn Service & Flemington
Dicko and Pete discuss their reflections on ANZAC weekend and look ahead to the upcoming races at Flemington.
- April 21: Karrakatta Plate 2026, A Race in Review
This episode provides an in-depth review of the 2026 Karrakatta Plate, covering market sentiment, the race's unfolding, and its relation to previous races. It also discusses potential contenders for the WA Sires Produce.
- April 17: Tom Papley's Goal Celebrations & the Most Slaughtered Horse in Group 1 Racing
This episode reviews Tom Papley's goal celebrations and discusses the All Aged Stakes and the Mornington Cup racing.
- April 10: The J.Mott Appreciation Caulfield Preview Show & a Horse We've All Had a Flirt With
Dicko & Pistol reunite after an Easter break and look through the off-Broadway card at Caulfield. 3:15 MR8 Listed Thoroughbred Club Anniversary Vase 10:45 MR10 ERN Jensen Funerals - Pinder Family Mile 12:15 MR5 Summit Concepts Merchandise…
- March 26: Changing Nappies, Australian Cup & the Return of Maureen
Dicko finishes changing a nappy while giving his early thoughts on the Australian Cup. Pistol has done the form for Rosehill with Cyclone Narelle threatening Ascot. Both meetings have rain forecast... 2:55 Flemington & Rosehill Overview 6:…
- March 23: Guest Houses, SP Profile and 2yo Parades in the Golden Slipper w/ Rob Scurry
Rob Scurry joins Dicko and Pistol to recap the 2026 Golden Slipper and how the 2yos paraded prior to their Grand Final. That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth.…
- March 19: the Best Melbourne RC, the 'Moon-field Ponds Valley Raceday' & #MF in the Golden Slipper
Dicko & Pistol compare Melbourne RC to Melbourne RC, before diving in to the ‘Moonee Valley at Caulfield G1 William Reid Stakes Day Meeting’. And if that’s not enough of all the buzzwords for a big weekend of racing, they also reflect on t…
- March 16: Big Wigs, Lanes & Sheep on VOBIS Day at Caulfield
That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag
- March 12: Soft Sydney Markets, Leakage & VOBIS Day at Caulfield
Dicko & Pistol talk about soft Sydney markets, leakage, and how they’re currently betting and strategising in Sydney, before previewing some of VOBIS Day this Saturday at Caulfield. 7:35 R8 G2 Peter Young Stakes 11:40 R7 The TBV VOBIS Plat…
- March 9: Newmarket HCP Review from Super Saturday at Flemington
That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag
- March 5: Newmarket HCP & SIres' Produce
What a race, what a day! Could spend an hour talking about this great race that will last less than a minute and change. Is Tentyris a bet as favourite? What happens with the speed map? Is there a potential upset on the cards in a race wit…
- March 2: Reviewing the VOBIS Gold Comet from Flemington
That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag
- February 27: Australian Guineas & the VOBIS Gold Comet at Flemington
Dicko is on his way with J-O-N-O from Mailbag HQ in Seymour to the sales, and joins Pistol to preview two races on a big betting card at Flemington. 3:00 R8 G1 Australian Guineas 10:00 R5 VOBIS Gold Comet Want to get involved with our team…
- February 21: what the Futurity means for the Future
That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag
- February 19: "I think Jamie Melham will win three Group 1s this Saturday"
No time for jokes, there’s three Group 1 races to assess on a belter of a card at Caulfield. Dicko has bets in all three and Pistol is with him to throw questions and angles at him. Time stamps for the impatient 2:40 R9 G1 Oakleigh Plate 1…
- February 14: Reviewing the Lightning Stakes
That's an excerpt of what members get every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag
- February 12: Can Dicko Make a Case for a Shock in the Lightning Stakes?
Dicko and Pistol tear apart the G1 Black Caviar Lightning Stakes and try and work out who is ready to win first-up. Dicko has a runner in R2, but is it a bet against the favourite Fiorenot? Want to get involved with our team? Promo codes f…
- February 7: Reviewing the Blue Diamond Preludes from Caulfield
Dicko & Pistol Pete run through their thoughts from the 2yo Blue Diamond Preludes from Caulfield and pull apart the Punting Form data, replays and mounting yard notes en route to the G1 in a fortnight. That's an excerpt of what members get…
- February 5: We're Back & Full of Dirty Bird
Dicko is making his way back to Melbourne with a bag of KFC in Sydney airport (apologies for the audio). Pistol announces the Mailbag's 'Fine Cotton Award' for the best placed and/or best plunged horse - submit your nominees to us this sea…
- Ep. 317 - 🏆 Golden Eagle & Coolmore 2026 PREVIEW 🔥 The Flemington Carnival Starts Now! Mailbag Preview Show
🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 317, and this week Dicko, Jono & Pistol are fired up for a huge Saturday of racing across Randwick & Flemington. With the Golden Eagle, Coolmore Stud Stakes, and the Russell Balding Stakes on…
- Ep. 316 - 🏆 Cox Plate 2025 Preview! 💥 Dicko, Jono & Butch Go Big on The Valley’s Grand Final | Mailbag Preview Show
🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 316! This week Jack Dickens, Jono Rayner & Butch Bourne dive into a massive Moonee Valley card featuring the Cox Plate, McEwen Stakes, Crystal Mile, and Fillies Classic. Big fields, bold opin…
- Ep. 315 -⚡ The Everest & Caulfield Cup Preview! 🏆 Dicko, Paps, Butch & PharJack Go BIG | Mailbag Preview Show
🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 315! Dicko is joined by PharJack Jenkins, Tom Papley & Butch Bourne for a blockbuster preview of The Everest & Caulfield Cup Day. Huge Group 1s, big opinions and plenty of laughs — it’s all h…
- Ep. 314 - 💥 Dicko DECLARES the $8.50 Caulfield Guineas Winner 🐎
🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 314! This week Dicko, Jono & Scurry join you for a huge edition covering all the action from Caulfield Guineas Day. Four massive Group races, plenty of betting angles, and the usual strong op…
- Ep. 313 |🔥 Epsom & Turnbull Stakes Preview 🏆 Flemington + Randwick | Mailbag Preview Show
🔥 The Mailbag Preview Show is back for Episode 313! Dicko, Pete & Scuz dive into a massive Saturday of racing, with the spotlight on Randwick & Flemington. We’ve got Group 1s, form lines to debate, and plenty of punting angles to dig into…
- Ep. 312 | Manikato Stakes Night ⭐ Golden Rose Saturday 🎯 + UFC Perth 🔥 | Mailbag Preview Show
🔥 It’s the best weekend of the year – AFL Grand Final, NRL Prelims, Manikato Friday night, Golden Rose Saturday & Phar fighting in Perth! Ep. 312 of The Mailbag Preview Show is stacked. Dicko is joined by Jono & the man of the weekend him…
- Ep. 311 - 🌟 Seven Stakes & Underwood Tips 🐎 Sir Rupert Clarke Preview 🔥
🔥 Episode 311 of The Mailbag Preview Show is here and we’ve got a genuine elite 1400m handicap to sink our teeth into this Saturday! Dicko is joined by Pistol, Scuzz & Jono for a cracking edition covering both Caulfield and Randwick. Firs…
- Ep. 310 - 🔥 Run To The Rose | 👑 Makybe Diva & Lets Elope Stakes 🐎
🔥 Episode 310 of The Mailbag Preview Show is a beauty – Run To The Rose, Makybe Diva Stakes & Let’s Elope Stakes… what more could you want?! Dicko, Scuzz & Ganno are back to deliver sharp analysis, big opinions and plenty of banter on a h…
- Ep. 309 - ⚡️ Moir Stakes SPEED MAP CARNAGE, Chelmsford, Tramway & Paps’ First Mailbag Moral 🚀🔍
We’re BACK 🎉 and it’s a HUGE one – Episode 309 of The Mailbag Preview Show with Paps making his DEBUT 🚨 alongside Dicko & Lindsay Bowles for a massive day of racing 🏇🔥 Here’s what’s on the card 👇 🏟 Randwick 💥 Race 3: Paps kicks thin…
- Ep. 308 Preview Show | 🐎🔥 McNeil, Cockram, The Heath & Memsie Stakes Breakdown 🎯 |
It’s Group 1 time at Caulfield and WE ARE BACK! 🏆🔥 Dicko is joined by Pistol, Pratty, and making his Mailbag Preview Show debut — the man named after one of the greatest ever, Jack "PharJack" Jenkins 🐎✨ We’ve got elite racing at Caulfie…
- Ep. 307 Preview Show - The Valley Preview 🏇| Missile Stakes 🚀 | The Return Of Butch 🔁 |
We are back! After a short layoff, Dicko hosts Scurry, Butch, Jono & Pratty to discuss Ep. 307 focusing on Moonee Valley & The Missile Stakes 🎯 🎤 Off the Top As per usual, there are plenty of tangents that the lads go on including things…
- Group Racing at Caulfield 🏆 | Best Bets 💰 | Ep. 306 – The Mailbag Preview Show
🎙️ Episode 306 is here and Ganno is in the host’s chair! Joining him are Pete, Scurry, Butch & Jono for a jam-packed show filled with news, strong opinions, and race previews 🔥💬 🧠 What’s Inside: 📻 RSN x SEN Shake-Up – The lads unpack…
- Ep. 305 - Preview Show: Caulfield Roughies 💰 | Racing Fixes 🛠️ & Sunsets Club ☀️
🎙️ Short & sharp, but still elite! The boys are back for Ep. 305 as Dicko, Scurry, Jono & Pratty bring you a no-filler, straight-talking preview 🔥 🧠 What’s Inside: 🚨 Industry Fixes? Dicko lets fly on a few racing gripes that could actu…
- Ep. 304 - Flemington LOCK 🔒 | Randwick Value 💥 | Gitalong Preview 🏇 | Mailbag Preview Show
🎙️ EPISODE 304 – Almost Off Season, But Never Off Duty! It might be a quieter patch in the calendar, but the Mailbag crew are still firing 💥 This week, Dicko, Scurry, Ganno & Pratty are on the mics for a sharp, fun, and fired-up episode…
- Ep. 303 Preview Show – JJ Atkins Heat & Stradbroke Strategy 🔥🏆
🎙️ EPISODE 303 is here! Dicko is joined by Jono, Scurry & Pratty as they rip into a huge Queensland racing weekend – with deep dives into both Group 1s at Eagle Farm! 🐎💥 🔍 What’s Inside: 🥇 J.J. Atkins Preview • Is the QLD-trained fav…
- Ep. 302 Preview Show – 🐎 Lindsay Declares Giga 🔥 | Kingsford Smith & Flemington Gold 🏆
🎙️ EPISODE 302 – Mickey Gannon Takes The Reins 🐎🔥 Cracking episode with: 🧢 Butch Bourne 💼 Pistol Pete 🧵 Lindsay “Cotton King” Bowles 🚨 And debutant to the show – welcome aboard Pratty! This week is packed with on-track insight and o…
- Ep. 301 Preview Show: QUEENSLAND FEATURES & MAGIC MILLIONS MID YEAR TALES! 🐎💥
🎙️ EPISODE 301 – QUEENSLAND FEATURES & MAGIC MILLIONS TALES! 🐎💥 The crew is ON for another big week of stories, insights & laughs 👊 🎤 Featuring: Dicko, Pistol Pete, PharJack Jenkins, Butch Bourne & Jono Rayner This week we head north…
- Ep. 300 Preview Show: Doomben Cup, Racing's Biggest Issues & Sandown Tips!
We’ve hit the triple century and the takes are HOTTER than ever 🔥 The full crew is in — Rob Scurry, Pistol Pete, Micky Gannon & Dicko — and nothing is off limits 🧠💬 This week, the boys break down the biggest issues in racing right now,…
- Preview Show Ep 299: Doomben 10,000 Preview, Flemington Chaos & Giga Kick’s 3/4 Brother
The band is back together this week with Pistol Pete, Robertos Scuzdog, J.O.N.O & Dicko 💥🔥 We’re firing on all cylinders with huge previews and bigger opinions 💬💣 🏇 Doomben 10,000 – Can Sunshine In Paris salute with J-Mac on board or…
- Goodwood, Hollindale & Best Bets 🎯💰 ft. Phar, Mick Gannon & Butch | Ep. 298 - Mailbag Preview Show
🎙️ EPISODE 298 IS HERE! What a lineup this week! We're joined by the always-electric UFC star Jack ‘PharJack’ Jenkins, the unstoppable media machine Mick Gannon, and the trainer-turned-bloodstock-whiz David ‘Butch’ Bourne 🧠🐎💥 We’ve pac…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 19
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 18
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Across The Ditch - Karaka Millions @ Ellerslie
Welcome to Across The Ditch, your ultimate guide to feature race meetings in New Zealand! In this show, we bring you race previews, tips and everything you need to know about the upcoming races. Whether you're a seasoned punter or a newcom…
- Across The Ditch - Boxing Day @ Ellerslie
Welcome to Across The Ditch, your ultimate guide to feature race meetings in New Zealand! In this show, we bring you race previews, tips and everything you need to know about the upcoming races. Whether you're a seasoned punter or a newcom…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 17
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 16
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 15
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 14
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…
- Just A Walk, Thanks - Episode 12B Feat. JD Hayes
Just A Walk, Thanks' dives headfirst into the electrifying universe of bloodstock as well as unveiling the excitement of the thrilling betting adventures that lie ahead this weekend! Get in on the action with the Mailbag Bloodstock by chec…