Previews & Reviews

Dicko & Pistol reflect on the footy and Tom Papley’s goal celebrations, before examining the All Aged Stakes and the horse with the worst luck in Group 1 racing in recent memory, and finally the Mornington Cup card. 8:50 SR9 G1 All Aged Stakes 16:00 Mornington Overview and some of Dicko’s plays Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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 Handicap Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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 6:00 MR8 G1 Australian Cup 12:00 SR7 G2 Emancipation Stakes 14:25 Other Rosehill thoughts Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag

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 the Melbourne form (#MF) in the Golden Slipper for 2026! 8:55 MR8 G1 William Reid Stakes 16:00 MR10 Caspers Pies & Pastries BM84 19:00 SR8 G1 Golden Slipper Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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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 Platinum Showdown 15:10 R9 The IRT VOBIS Platinum Guineas Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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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 with a history of upsets? Listen on! 3:35 R9 G1 Newmarket HCP 16:45 R6 G2 Sires’ Produce Stakes This week only! Get $60 off The Mailbag’s Saturday Pass, covering everything racing this Super Saturday with the code ALLSTAR! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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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 this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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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 13:30 R7 G1 Futurity Stakes 21:00 R8 G1 Blue Diamond Want to get involved with our team this Saturday? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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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 for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: everlink.tools/themailbag

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 every Monday, covering off the weekend's races from Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. Want access? Join The Mailbag Membership! https://everlink.tools/themailbag

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 season! Dicko goes once more with his best in the last at Caulfield. Want to get involved with our team? Promo codes for our fresh 2026 membership tiers are now live! Hit the link try us out: https://everlink.tools/themailbag

🔥 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 the card — it’s a blockbuster weekend of Group racing, big money, and even bigger opinions! 🏇 Russell Balding Stakes (Race 7, Randwick) The 1300m set-weights-and-penalties feature has quickly become a serious early-spring target, now worth $3 million. It’s a deep, high-tempo contest where class and adaptability meet. - Jimmysstar attracting plenty of buzz off sharp form and a good map - The draw, tempo, and ability to sustain speed crucial over the Valley-like Randwick circuit - Seen as a spring-shaping race for those chasing more than one big payday 🏆 Golden Eagle (Race 8, Randwick) The $10 million Golden Eagle headlines the Sydney card and is the richest race in the country for four-year-olds over 1500m. Prestige, prize money, and pressure — all in one. - Autumn Glow and Panja Tower the headline acts — barriers key to both - Punters split on who’s peaked and who’s still improving - The race has quickly become a spring benchmark, shaping future G1 form ⚡ Coolmore Stud Stakes (Race 6, Flemington) The premier sprint for three-year-olds, and always one of the most talked-about races of Cup Week. 1200m down the Flemington straight — no hiding place. - Beiwacht is the big market mover and genuine star-in-the-making - Key narrative: “who breaks through” versus “who’s already the real deal” - Recent Coolmore winners often go on to dominate Australia’s sprint ranks 📍 Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction 0:39 – Randwick: Russell Balding & Golden Eagle 15:16 – Flemington: Coolmore Stud Stakes 🔥 Join the Community 🧠 VIC + NSW Mounting Yard Mails – Pistol Pete & Rob Scurry live from the track 📊 VIC Rated Prices – Jack Dickens has every runner rated on Wednesdays & Saturdays 💰 Perth Plays – Pistol Pete finds all the angles for every WA metro meeting 👉 https://www.themailbag.com.au/ 📣 Sponsorships or Collabs? Want to sponsor The Mailbag or get involved in the show? Got a brand, service, or business that fits? Let’s chat! 📩 jono@themailbag.com.au & michael@themailbag.com.au ⚠️ 18+. Think about what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 👍 Like the video, 🔔 subscribe to the channel, and 💬 drop your tips in the comments below!

🔥 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 opinions, and plenty of betting angles — this is one you don’t want to miss! 🏇 3 Point Motors Fillies Classic (Race 4) The 3-year-old fillies take centre stage over 1600m under set weights, and it’s a deep line-up this year. Expect the conversation to centre around which fillies are ready to make the leap from promising types to genuine spring stars. - The “who’s the real deal?” narrative dominates the build-up - Early tempo and settling position are critical — you can’t be too far off them here - Recent winners have gone on to serious spring form, so this race matters 🏁 Alinta Energy Crystal Mile (Race 7) A 1600m WFA clash for seasoned gallopers, the Crystal Mile is always a key test before the big end-of-spring Group 1s. Punters will be watching how the milers handle the tight Moonee Valley circuit and whether class or toughness wins out. - WFA mile brings together stayers dropping back and milers on the rise - The map and Valley bend will be critical for positioning - Recent winners often springboard into Group 1 form — this race is a proper marker ⚡ McEwen Stakes (Race 8) The McEwen is always fast and furious — 1000m of pure speed, pressure and precision. Expect fireworks early as the sprinters look to own the Valley rail. - Charm Stone has generated buzz as a standout contender over the short trip - Early speed and gate position absolutely everything here - Horses that can handle the bend and accelerate off it usually come out on top 🏆 Cox Plate (Race 10) The main event — 2040m of weight-for-age glory. The Cox Plate defines champions, and this year’s edition looks a cracker. Last year’s hero Via Sistina headlines, but a deep field means nothing’s a given. - Via Sistina chasing back-to-back glory as the hot favourite - Form over 2000m+ and tactical nous are key around the Valley - Expect high tension and high class — the race where legends are made 📍 Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 06:16 – Moonee Valley: R4 Fillies Classic 11:17 – Moonee Valley: R7 Crystal Mile 15:54 – Moonee Valley: R8 McEwen Stakes 20:23 – Moonee Valley: R10 Cox Plate 28:30 – Mailbag Bloodstock Opportunities 28:50 – Mailbag Betting Weekend 🔥 Join the Community 🧠 VIC + NSW Mounting Yard Mails – Pistol Pete & Rob Scurry live from the track 📊 VIC Rated Prices – Jack Dickens has every runner rated on Wednesdays & Saturdays 💰 Perth Plays – Pistol Pete finds all the angles for every WA metro meeting 👉 https://www.themailbag.com.au/ 📣 Sponsorships or Collabs? Want to Sponsor The Mailbag or get involved in the show? Got a brand, service, or business that fits? Let’s chat! 📩 jono@themailbag.com.au & michael@themailbag.com.au ⚠️ 18+. Think about what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 👍 Like the video, 🔔 subscribe to the channel, and 💬 drop your tips in the comments below!

🔥 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 happening this week on The Mailbag. 🏆 King Charles Stakes (Race 9, Randwick) Plenty of noise around Fangirl and Pride Of Jenni as the key battle, while Mr Brightside brings proven class to the 1600m WFA feature. This race adds star power to Everest Day and could deliver another epic Randwick mile. - Fangirl & Pride Of Jenni headline the hype - Mr Brightside expected to be right in the finish - Ceolwulf, last year’s winner, adds intrigue — can the crown be defended? - Midfield barriers historically the sweet spot at Randwick ⚡ The Everest (Race 7, Randwick) The world’s richest turf sprint — 1200m, 12 elite runners, and sky-high pressure. Ka Ying Rising has everyone talking, while punters debate which sprinter will handle the brutal tempo and find the best run in transit. - $20M on the line over 1200m — pure theatre - Ka Ying Rising the buzz horse this week - Tactical speed and early position will decide it - Past winners like Bella Nipotina set a tough benchmark 💥 Angst Stakes (Race 4, Randwick) The 1600m fillies’ and mares’ feature that regularly unearths future stars. This year’s edition has punters debating whether the up-and-comers can match the seasoned types. - Rising 3YOs test themselves against proven mares - “Improver vs Proven” the key storyline - Midfield sit and late strike usually the winning pattern - Tempo and barriers critical in early chatter 🐎 Thousand Guineas (Race 7, Caulfield) The 1600m classic for the 3YO fillies takes centre stage with Aeliana, Too Darn Lizzie, Zeitung and Another Prophet leading discussions. - Aeliana brings the standout form from the Prelude - Too Darn Lizzie chasing a hat-trick - Zeitung and Another Prophet offer value from good draws - Inside gates again looking gold this year 🏆 Caulfield Cup (Race 9, Caulfield) The jewel of the spring — 2400m, history, and high drama. Proven stayers clash with rising types in one of the toughest handicaps of the season. - Proven 2000m+ form key to finding the winner - Weight relief, draws & track conditions dominate talk - Sydney raiders and internationals add uncertainty - Every winner etches their name into Cup folklore 📍 Chapters: 0:00 – Intro 02:46 – Randwick 05:05 – King Charles 13:24 – The Everest 25:07 – Angst Stakes 31:31 – Caulfield 31:44 – Thousand Guineas 38:42 – Caulfield Cup 🔥 Join the Community 🧠 VIC + NSW Mounting Yard Mails – Pistol Pete & Rob Scurry on track with the ponies whispering to them 📊 VIC Rated Prices – Jack Dickens has every runner rated on Wednesdays & Saturdays 💰 Perth Plays – Pistol Pete finds all the angles across WA racing 👉 https://www.themailbag.com.au/ 📣 Sponsorships or Collabs? Want to sponsor The Mailbag or get involved? Got a brand, service, or business that fits? Let’s chat! 📩 jono@themailbag.com.au & michael@themailbag.com.au ⚠️ 18+. Think about what you could be buying instead. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 👍 Like the video, 🔔 subscribe, and 💬 drop your tips in the comments below!