Show Notes
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.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
02:31 2025 Melbourne Cup Review
04:49 Can Half Yours win again in 2026?
06:15 2026 Pre-Noms Market
07:26 Potential Cup Prospects
11:21 Half Yours' 2026 Program
12:32 Outro
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