The Professor and the panel of the Judge, the Gelding and Paul Dalligan speak with special guest, Dr Alan Pearce, Neurophysiologist about CTE & concussion and the diagnosis of the first female athlete with CTE. Paul Dalligan previews State of Origin 3 and looks at round 19 of the NRL season. The Gelding comments on Johnny Bairstow’s unusual dismissal in the second Ashes test and says the third test is delicately poised prior to the fourth day’s play with Australia needing quick wickets to put the pressure on England.
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Our 4 best bets for Flemington races on 13 May 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay
The Professor’s Parlay has been very, very successful saluting 7 times over the last 10 weeks giving a 70% strike rate. At Flemington today, the Professor puts that record on the line and he can hopefully come through for punters. The track is currently rated a Soft 5 with the rail in the True position.
Don’t forget to back the tips each way.
Flemington
Professor’s tips
Race 5 Horse 2 – Lethal Thoughts (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 9 – Midtown Boss (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Gelding’s tips
Race 6 Horse 4 – D’Jumbuck
Race 7 Horse 10 – White Marlin
Professor’s Parlay
Race 8 Horse 8 – Giga Kick (Doomben races) into South Sydney Rabbitohs to beat Wests/Tigers (NRL) into Melbourne to beat Hawthorn (AFL).
A special Mother’s Day edition of Sportzfan Radio tomorrow when the Professor and Paul Dalligan will talk NRL and review round 11 results. You can catch the show on our YouTube channel.
Good luck and good punting!
The Professor
Link between concussion in sport & CTE explained by Professor Michael Buckland, Sportzfan Radio #482
Special guest, Professor Michael Buckland, Head of Neuropathology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and the founder and Director of the Australian Sports Brain Bank talks about the effects of concussion on the brain and the link to CTE (chronic traumatic encephalopathy). Amongst other things he said it’s not just the number of concussions sustained that is relevant but the number of years of contact sport played that is also pertinent to developing CTE. Therefore, it’s important to try and delay the age at which a child has first exposure to full contact sport. For further details about CTE go to brainbank.org.au
Paul Dalligan and the panel reviewed round 9 of the NRL season and discussed the announcement of the NRLW season opener between Gold Coast Titans and North Queensland Cowboys on 22 July 2023.
The panel also returned to the vexed discussion of the new stadium at Macquarie Point in Hobart being funded jointly by the Federal Government (about 38% of total cost, the Tasmanian State Government (59%) and to a much lesser extent by the AFL (2.3%).
The four red hotties for Royal Randwick races on 8 April 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay
Group racing returns to Royal Randwick today with four Group 1 and three Group 2 races for decision on a ten race card. The feature race is the weight for age Queen Elizabeth Stakes run over 2000 metres valued at $5 million. The track is currently rated a Heavy 8 but that could be downgraded during the day if there is more rain. The rail is out 4 metres for the entire circuit.
Don’t forget to back the tips each way!
Royal Randwick
Professor’s tips
Race 2 Horse 9 – Cool Jakey (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 7 – Sirileo Miss (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Gelding’s tips
Race 5 Horse 1 – Aft Cabin
Race 8 Horse 1 – Anamoe
Professor’s Parlay
Race 8 Horse 1 – Anamoe into Brisbane Broncos to beat Canberra Raiders (NRL) into Melbourne to beat West Coast Eagles (AFL).
Good luck and good punting!
The Professor
Our 4 red hot tips for Royal Randwick races on 1 April 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay
After a successful outing at Flemington last week where the Professor and the Gelding were tipping at 75%, the duo are looking to replicate that at Royal Randwick today where there are nine Group races set for decision, including four Group 1 races. The track is currently rated a Soft 5 with the rail in the True position.
Don’t forget to back the tips each way!
Royal Randwick
Professor’s tips
Race 1 Horse 1 – Barber (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 10 Horse 1 – Parisal (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Gelding’s tips
Race 6 Horse 1 – Cylinder
Race 7 Horse 15 – In Secret
Professor’s Parlay
Race 6 Horse 1 – Cylinder into Brisbane Broncos to beat Wests Tigers (NRL) into Manly Sea Eagles to beat Newcastle Knights (NRL).
Good luck and good punting!
The Professor
Four red hot tips for Rosehill races on 18 March 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay
The Professor and the Gelding are off to Rosehill races today where the feature race is the Group 1 Golden Slipper. The track is currently rated a Good 4 and the rail is 2 metres out for the entire circuit.
Don’t forget to back the tips each way!
Rosehill
Professor’s tips
Race 5 Horse 8 – Dashing Legend (for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Race 9 Horse 2 – Uncommon James (also for the ladies at the Tennis club)
Gelding’s tips
Race 4 Horse 2 – Pericles
Race 8 Horse 10 – Learning To Fly
Professor’s Parlay
Race 7 Horse 1 – Anamoe into Canterbury Bulldogs to beat Wests Tigers (NRL) into Arsenal to beat Crystal Palace (EPL).
Good luck and good punting!
The Professor
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 11 March 2023 & the Professor’s Parlay
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
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.