Oversskadovars Podcast

Oversskadovars returns with a full deep-dive into the 2025 Summer Cup, featuring two major guests: trainer Gareth Van Zyl and top jockey Calvin Habib 🎙️🔥

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Joao Da Mata and Lance Michael return with Part 2 of Episode 8 — joined by Gareth Van Zyl and Calvin Habib to break down all 11 Summer Cup Day races. ⚡🐎

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Cold Open
00:23 – Intro / Welcome Back
00:34 – Race 1
03:59 – Race 2
10:26 – Race 3
16:21 – Race 4
22:36 – Race 5
27:39 – Race 6
32:31 – Race 7
41:01 – Race 8
45:58 – Race 9
51:16 – Race 10
57:20 – Race 11
59:10 – Outro

Oversskadovars returns with SA’s Champion Jockey 24/25, Gavin Lerena, as Joao Da Mata and Lance Michael dive into the three main races of the day — Race 5, Race 6 and Race 7 — including a full breakdown of the Fillies Guineas, run at Kenilworth Racecourse 🎙️🔥

They unpack form, pace, weight, and key contenders, while Gavin shares honest insight into his top weekend rides and what punters should keep an eye on 🐎⚡

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Opening
00:18 Welcome + Gavin Lerena intro
01:58 Race 5 breakdown
04:15 Race 6 breakdown
10:58 Fillies Guineas breakdown
16:13 Final thoughts
21:13 Gavin’s top weekend rides
26:37 Closing + Subscribe

This week, Joao and Lance are joined by Sean Veale and Calvin Habib for a power-packed breakdown of two huge race days — the Cape Guineas at Kenilworth and the Ipi Tombe Challenge at Turffontein 🐎🔥

Keep an eye out for the guys’ selections we’ve added throughout the pod after many requests from our viewers 👀⚡

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Opening
00:25 Welcome + Guest Intro
06:00 Race 4
12:40 Race 5
21:00 Race 6
28:45 Race 7
36:10 Race 8
42:00 Switch to Turffontein (Tuesday)
43:00 Race 7
48:30 Race 8
57:00 Closing + Subscribe
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Oversskadovars returns with another feature-race deep dive as Joao Da Mata and Lance Michael turn their attention to the Grand Heritage at the Vaal. 🐎🔥

Joining them this week is Gabriel Soma of 4Racing, as the panel unpacks the Soma racing legacy, breaks down Gabby’s role behind the scenes, and dissects the field, form, and betting angles for Saturday’s big race.

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⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 Welcome & Episode Intro
01:30 Guest Introduction
03:30 Guest Background
08:30 Podcast Banter
11:00 Feature Race Preview
22:30 Feature Race Wrap

After the Grand Heritage deep dive, Oversskadovars shifts gears with a full card breakdown from the Vaal, giving punters a race-by-race look at where the value may lie 🐎📊

With Joao Da Mata, Lance Michael, and Gabriel Soma leading the way, the team works through the entire card, discussing short-priced favourites, tricky handicaps, Pick 6 plays, and where caution is needed.

Insight and thinking to help you make smarter betting decisions.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Opening & Transition to Vaal Card
02:10 Race 1 Preview
13:00 Race 2 Preview
25:10 Race 3 Preview
40:55 Race 4 / Pick 6 Discussion
57:20 Race 5 Preview
01:13:40 Consolation Race
01:27:10 Race 8 Preview
01:44:30 Race 9 Preview
02:00:40 Race 10 Preview
02:15:30 Guest Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

The Christmas Special and final episode before the New Year.
Joao Da Mata, Lance Michael & the infamous Jason preview selected feature races from Greyville and Turffontein Standside with sharp takes and real racing talk.

📍 Greyville (26 Dec)
📍 Turffontein Standside (27 Dec)

👉 Like, Follow & Subscribe — Episode 11 drops Thursday at 18:00

⏱️ Timestamps

00:15 Christmas Intro & Welcome
04:15 Flamboyant Stakes
11:19 Christmas Handicap
16:14 🔔 Ad Break
16:52 Race 4
21:15 Race 5
28:00 Race 6
31:30 Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
33:00 Christmas Message & Sign-Off

🎬 Season 1 · Episode 13
L’Ormarins King’s Plate | Feature Race – Part 1

Oversskadovars returns with another feature-race deep dive as João Da Mata and Lance Michael are joined by not one, but two special guests this week — Greg Bortz & Richard Fourie 🏇

The boys unpack the feature race for the L’Ormarins King’s Plate, taking place Saturday, 10 January.
But first, João sits down with Katherine Grey from L’Ormarins to explore the background of the day and the rich history behind this iconic event.

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TIMESTAMPS
00.00- Coming Up
00.27- Intro
00.41 - Intro to our interview with L'Ormarins
00..51- Interview with Katherine Grey from L'Ormarins
22:39- Scan the QR code to buy tickets
23.37- Feature Race (Race 8)
36:46 - Outro

Odds are correct as of the time of recording

🎬 Season 1 · Episode 13
Full Card Breakdown – Part 2

After the L’Ormarins interview with Katherine Grey and the King’s Plate feature-race deep dive. Oversskadovars shifts gears with a full card breakdown from Kenilworth, giving punters a race-by-race look at where the value may lie 🐎📊

With João Da Mata, Lance Michael, and two top guests Greg Bortz & Richard Fourie, the team works through the entire card—covering short-priced favourites, tricky handicaps, Pick 6 plays, and races where caution is needed.

Insight and thinking designed to help you make smarter betting decisions.

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⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 Opening & Transition to Kenilworth Card
00:15- Race 4 Preview
08:38- Race 5 Preview
11:08- Race 6 Preview
17:14- Race 7 Preview
22:23- Race 9 Preview
28:27- Guest Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

This week’s episode is a big one.
Oversskadovars welcomes former South African Champion Jockey Andrew Fortune, who joins João da Mata and Lance Michael ahead of the Cape Town Met.

The guys break down the Met racecard, chat through Andrew’s rides for the day, and unpack how he sees the meeting playing out at Kenilworth. They also reflect on the long-standing history between João and Andrew, sharing stories from their journey in the sport.

Andrew opens up about his faith and the positive talks he continues to give to addicts, offering powerful insight and inspiration beyond the racetrack.

A must-watch episode in the build-up to one of the biggest days in Cape racing.

TIMESTAMPS
00:00- Intro
01:01 - R5, 000 Donation to Lyle Cooper from Soccershop.bet
01:58 - Maine Chance Farms Majorca Stakes - Race Race 7
08:28 - The Cape Met - Race 8
14:14 - Andrews Journey / Life Story
17:23 - Outro

Odds are correct as of the time of recording