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Gillon McLachlan – the AFL is in an ‘incredible’ position…really?, NRL round 2, why aren’t more women broadcasting AFLW matches? & more – Sportzfan Radio #479

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan query whether the AFL really is in an ‘incredible’ position. Paul Dalligan reviews round 2 of the NRL season, the Judge queries why there aren’t more women commentating on AFLW matches, the Gelding looks at the fourth test in India and also gives his best bets for today’s Echuca and Stony Creek race meetings.

4 red hotties for Flemington races on 4 March 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

A reasonable return from last week’s selections sees the Professor and the Gelding heading to Flemington races today with a spring in their step and confidence in their tips. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 2 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Flemington

Professor’s tips

Race 3 Horse 3 – On The Lead (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 9 Horse 10 – Life Lessons (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 7 Horse 1 – Jacquinot

Race 8 Horse 4 – Gentleman Roy

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 3 Aft Cabin (Randwick) into Arsenal to beat Bournemouth (EPL) into Sydney Roosters to beat the Redcliffe Dolphins (NRL).

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Paul Dalligan’s NRL 2023 season preview, innovation – mid race chats between jockeys & trainers & more – Sportzfan Radio #478

Paul Dalligan gives his NRL 2023 season preview, his thoughts on who will win the Dally M and top try scorer for the season. The panel discuss innovation in racing and whether jockeys and trainers should be able to communicate with each other during the race and whether, North Melbourne coach, Alistair Clarkson should have been fined for his comments to a reporter.

Our 4 red hot tips for Blue Diamond Stakes day at Sandown on 25 February 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

It’s a big group racing day at Sandown today with 8 group races and the Blue Diamond Stakes being the feature race. The course is currently rated a Good 4 but a cool change is predicted during the afternoon that could affect the track rating. The rail is in the True position for the entire course.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Sandown

Professor’s tips

Race 4 Horse 3 – Rich Fortune (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 5 Horse 2 – Pericles (also for the ladies at the tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 7 Horse 1 – Barber

Race 8 Horse 2 – Alligator Blood

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 1 – Anamoe (Randwick) into Penrith Panthers to beat Brisbane Broncos (NRL) into Sydney Roosters to beat Redcliffe Dolphins (NRL).

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Coutta, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan will be back talking sport on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel tomorrow from 12.00pm AEDT. Paul Dalligan will give his much awaited 2023 NRL season preview.

Good luck and good punting.

The Gelding

Our 4 best bets for Flemington races on 18 February 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

After an average outing last week at Sandown Hillside races, the Professor and the Gelding will be trying to return to the winner’s list at Flemington today. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail in the true position for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Flemington

Professor’s tips

Race 2 Horse 7 – Royal Merchant (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 3 Horse 2 – Amur (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 5 Horse 4 – Annavisto

Race 7 Horse 1 – Nature Strip

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 3 – Aft Cabin (Rosehill) into South Sydney Rabbitohs to beat St George Illawarra Dragons (NRL) into Penrith Panthers to beat St Helens (NRL).

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Today’s best bets for Sandown Hillside races & the Professor’s Parlay – That’s Racing!!

The Professor and the Gelding came back to earth last Saturday but are looking to improve at today’s Sandown Hillside meeting where the track is rated a Soft 6 and the rail is out 3 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Sandown Hillside

Professor’s tips
Race 1 Horse 1 – Inundation (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 2 – St Lawrence (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 6 Horse 3 – Daytona Bay
Race 8 Horse 5 – Detonator Jack

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 5 – Detonator Jack into Boston Celtics to beat Phoenix Suns (NBA) into Philadelphia 76’ers to beat San Antonio Spurs (NBA).

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Moonee Valley races betting tips – today’s 4 best bets & Professor’s Parlay

The Professor and the Gelding give their four best bets for today’s Moonee Valley races and the Professor’s Parlay. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 2 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Moonee Valley

Professor’s tips

Race 2 Horse 1 – Bubbly Lass (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 5 Horse 7 – Vegas Knight (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 6 Horse 13 – Pitchanun

Race 7 Horse 5 – River Plate

Professor’s Parlay

Race 7 Horse 5 – River Plate into Buffalo Bills to beat Chicago Bears (NFL) into Kansas City Chiefs to beat Seattle Seahawks (NFL).

Best wishes for the festive season to all Sportzfan Radio and That’s Racing followers!

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Socceroos make last 16 at the World Cup 2022 – overachievers? – Sportzfan Radio #475

The Professor and the panel of the Gelding, the Judge, Coutta and Paul Dalligan talk about the Socceroos making the last 16 at the World Cup, the AFL releasing round 1 of their 2023 fixture at the same time as kick-off in the Australia v Argentina match and the AFLW CEO strangely absent during the Grand Final presentations. Paul gives his NRL wrap-up for 2022 and Gelding talks yesterday’s racing at Sandown and gives some tips for today’s Bendigo & Sha Tin race meetings.

4 red hot tips for Cup day at Pakenham on 3 December 2022 and the Professor’s parlay

Another provincial meeting this time at Pakenham where it’s Cup day. The Professor and the Gelding believe it is a very open day today so the place parlays should be a good way to go. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail in the True position for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Pakenham

Professor’s tips

Race 1 Horse 12 – Matron Bullwinkel (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 7 Horse 2 – Milford (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 4 Horse 3 – Squid Game

Race 8 Horse 2 – Looks Like Elvis

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 2 – Looks Like Elvis into Dallas Cowboys to beat Indianapolis Colts (NFL) into Cleveland Cavaliers to beat Orlando Magic (NBA).

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

Zipping Classic betting tips – Professor’s Parlay & 4 best bets for Caulfield races today

The Professor and the Gelding give their four best bets for today’s Zipping Classic race meeting at Caulfield and the Professor’s parlay. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 2 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Caulfield

Professor’s tips

Race 6 Horse 9 – French Emperor (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 8 Horse 3 – The Fortune Teller (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 3 Horse 1 – Bruckner

Race 5 Horse 8 – Norwegian Bliss

Professor’s Parlay

Race 8 Horse 3 – The Fortune Teller into Miami Dolphins to beat Houston Texans (NRL) into Kansas City Chiefs to beat Los Angeles Rams (NRL).

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor