For our final episode of the 2024 Spring Carnival, the boys:

- Recap the final day of the VRC Spring Carnival, including the G1 victories of Sunshine in Paris, Mr Brightside and Via Sistina.

- Give their synopsis of their highlights and best performances of the whole spring

- Look ahead with a couple of predictions of horses to follow in 2025

- Wrap up with their predictions for the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes and Thousand Guineas G1s at Caulfield this weekend.

Don't forget to follow the boys on X/Twitter (@shouldabackedit) as tips will be released each Saturday morning through to the end of the WA carnival in mid-December.

On another big show, the boys

- Review the Melbourne Cup and VRC Oaks;

- Discuss the cluttered calendar for prizemoney, big horses and big jockeys

- Reflect on the decision by owners to replace jockey Declan Bates on Pride of Jenni; and

- Look ahead to the big Champions Day Group 1s across the classic distances of 1200m, 1600m and 2000m

Don't forget to follow the show on X (aka twitter) @shouldabackedit for everyone's final tips

A quick drop for those seeking their Melbourne Cup fix!

- Melbourne Cup first 4s

- Best of the rest of the card

- Early VRC Oaks tips

Don't forget the boys tipped you into Switzerland, Bella Nipotina and Fawkner Park last weekend, so be sure to follow their tips on X (@shouldbackedit) before each key raceday.

On this week's show, we look back at the Cox Plate and ask the following questions:

- Does it get better than Via Sistina's win?

- Did Pride of Jenni follow the right program?

- Can Mr Brightside ever win over 2000m?

Following this, we look ahead to the big feature races across Flemington and Rosehill, specifically:

- Coolmore Stud Stakes 3yo 1200m G1

- VRC Victoria Derby 3yo 2500m G1

- Empire Rose Stakes F&M 1600m G1

- Golden Eagle 4yo 1500m

Don't forget to keep an eye on X (formerly Twitter) for the boys' tips every Saturday morning (plus next Tuesday morning too) by following @shouldabackedit

On the menu this week:

- Three stunning Group 1 upsets at Caulfield last weekend

- The theatrical barrier draw for the Everest

- The simmering tensions around the pattern

- Previews and tips for the big Group 1s: Caulfield Cup, the Everest and the King Charles Stakes

N.B. Apologies if you missed last week's episode, there were issues with accessing it on certain platforms including Spotify. Don't hesitate to DM the show on X (or email us) if you're keen to hear the ep and we'll send you an alternate link.

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The boys wrap a huge week in racing. This week's discussion points:

- The big G1 wins of Via Sistina, Ceowulf, Lady Shenandoah and Land Legend;

- Pride of Jenni's surprise nomination for the Toorak Handicap;

- Where should the 2025 WS Cox Plate be held whilst Moonee Valley is renovated;

- The congestion of the national racing calendar in October; and

- Previews of the big G1 races at Caulfield this weekend

Don't forget to follow the boys on X (@shouldabackedit) for their best bets on Saturday.

Another big week in Aussie racing!

The boys' key talking points this week:

- The big wins of Autumn Glow, Southport Tycoon and Pride of Jenni

- Early thoughts on Southside Racing's ambitious raceday programming and entertainment

- Previewing big Group 1s including the Turnbull Stakes, Epsom Handicap and Flight Stakes

- What the heck was going on with Linebacker?

- Katy Perry's performance at the AFL Grand Final

Make sure you follow the boys on X/twitter @shouldabackedit for their final tips on Saturday morning.

On this week's agenda:

- The victories of Buckaroo, Fangirl and Autumn Glow

- 4 metropolitan meetings in Melbourne in 8 days, too many?

- Is the 4-horse G2 Feehan Stakes field good for racing?

- Predictions for the Manikato Stakes, Golden Rose and best of the rest

Remember to stay tuned to X on Saturday morning for the boys final tips.

The boys are back for 2024!

It's Underwood Stakes this weekend so the boys give their tips there as well as their hot-takes on the Jamie Kah suspension just announced.

We also hear their thoughts on the early season shoot-out between Mr Brightside, Pride of Jenni and Via Sistina in the Makybe Diva Stakes, as well the drama at the MRC and TAB.

Don't forget to follow the boys for their Saturday tips on X: @shouldabackedit

In the final episode of the series, the boys review the Group 1 victories of Magic Time and Broadsiding in Sydney last weekend, alongside the back-to-back Quokka domination of Overpass.

They also provide their favourite moments of the carnival, look into the crystal ball at who could emerge during the spring and the Final Furlong segment pays tribute to Octagonal's best performing son, the late Lonhro, as well as one of the experts who has some special news of their own.