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4 red hotties for Flemington races on 11 March 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay

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A 50/50 tipping day last week at Flemington sees the Professor and the Gelding looking to improve with today’s selections. The confidence is still high and with the Flemington track in great condition, hopefully, the selections will live up to expectations. The track is currently rated a Good 4 with the rail out 4 metres for the entire circuit.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Flemington

Professor’s tips

Race 5 Horse 9 – Forbidden City (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Race 8 Horse 4 – Ayrton (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)

Gelding’s tips

Race 3 Horse 3 – Shuffle Dancer

Race 7 Horse 15 – In Secret

Professor’s Parlay

Race 3 Horse 3 – Shuffle Dancer into Melbourne Storm to beat Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs (NRL) into Denver Nuggets to beat San Antonio Spurs (NBA).

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan will be talking sport on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel tomorrow from 12.00pm AEST.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

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

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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

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

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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.

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

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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

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

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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

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

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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.

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AFLW, Rugby League World Cup, Soccer World Cup & more! – Sportzfan Radio #474

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The panel of the Professor, the Gelding, Coutta, the Judge and Paul Dalligan discuss the AFLW preliminary finals and preview the Grand Final to be played at Springfield. Paul Dalligan reviews the Jillaroos and Kangaroos wins in the Rugby League World Cup finals. The panel looks hard at the World Cup to start in Qatar this week. Just how many games will the Socceroos win? The AFL and Tasmania reach an in principle agreement about the commercial terms of a deal….but just what does that mean?

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Netball Australia, virtue signaling, ‘green washing’ sponsorship & more – Sportzfan Radio #472

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The Professor and the panel of the Judge, Sarah Radlow, Paul Dalligan and Coutta discuss Gina Rinehart withdrawing her $15 million sponsorship of Netball Australia and the report released during the week alleging coal, gas and oil companies are ‘green washing’ sponsorships with high profile Australian leagues. Sarah Radlow reviews AFLW round 10 and previews the final three games of the round. Paul Dalligan looks at Australia’s results at the Rugby League World Cup and the Gelding has some tips for today’s Mornington race meeting.

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Our 4 red hotties for Caulfield races on 15 October 2022 and the Professor’s Parlay

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The Spring Carnival has its first major race of the Spring Carnival with the running of the Caulfield Cup today. The track is currently rated a Heavy 8 with the rail out 6 metres for the entire circuit. The Everest is also being run at Randwick.

Don’t forget to back the tips each way!

Caulfield

Professor’s tips

Race 5 Horse 8 – Eponymous (for the ladies at the Tennis club)

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

Gelding’s tips

Race 2 Horse 11 – Cap de Joie

Race 3 Horse 1 – Mr Maestro

Professor’s Parlay

Race 7 Horse 1 – Nature Strip (Randwick) into Tottenham Hotspur to beat Everton (EPL) into Arsenal to beat Leed United (EPL).

The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding, Coutta, Sarah Radlow and Paul Dalligan will be talking sport on the Sportzfan Radio YouTube channel tomorrow from 12.00pm AEDT. Special guest, former St Kilda player and coach, Grant Thomas. Paul Dalligan will also look at the turmoil at Manly with the sacking of Des Hasler during the week.

Good luck and good punting!

The Professor

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NRL & NRLW Grand Final 2022 wrap, AFLW, Essendon FC & Andrew Thorburn & more – Sportzfan Radio #470

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The Professor, the Judge, Coutta, Sarah Radlow, Paul Dalligan and the Gelding talk about the NRL and NRLW Grand Finals, Cameron Munster’s new contract with the Melbourne Storm and Anthony Seibold reportedly in line to coach Manly Sea Eagles in 2023. Sarah reviews the AFLW season 7 so far and looks at the matches still to be played in this round. The Judge discusses Andrew Thorburn’s appointment as CEO of Essendon FC and what followed and the National Sports Tribunal reaching out to the AFL to assist with the Hawthorn FC enquiry. The Gelding has some tips for today’s Ballarat race meeting.