Michael Felgate sits down with Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison for an extended conversation about the state and future of Victorian racing.

Morrison reveals Racing Victoria has returned to a small surplus after operating at a deficit in recent years, with more than $20 million in gross costs removed from the business model over the past three years and a longer-term ambition to grow prizemoney again.

He also provides a detailed update on the Moonee Valley redevelopment, stressing the track's return to racing is not automatic and explaining why Racing Victoria expects both the racing infrastructure and customer experience to meet a world-class standard.

Morrison discusses wagering turnover, the impact of Moonee Valley being offline, the new national tote pool, the rapid expansion of World Pool racing, prizemoney distribution and Racing Victoria's improving relationship with NSW.

Plus, he looks ahead to a unique Spring Carnival featuring the Cox Plate at Flemington and explains why he remains bullish about the future of Victorian racing.

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Michael Felgate is joined by Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison following major developments surrounding wagering advertising legislation. Morrison explains what the changes mean for racing, why the industry's advertising carve-out is so important and reveals Racing Victoria could still face a financial impact of up to $10 million a year. Trainer Trent Edmonds also joins the show ahead of Extragalactic's return in the Carlyon Stakes at Sandown. Edmonds says his star mare is “absolutely beaming” and physically better than last preparation as she begins a campaign aimed towards the Group 1 Moir Stakes. Plus, Trent Masenhelder brings all the latest news, including confirmation Sheza Alibi will take on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, the latest international spring developments from York and his Saturday bet. Ben Asgari rounds out the show with his best plays on a testing Heavy 10 at Warrnambool. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate is on location at Caulfield Heath for a special edition of The Verdict, catching up with leading trainers Grahame Begg, Tom Dabernig, Sam Freedman and Danny O’Brien as their spring teams step out at the jumpouts. Dabernig provides a major update on exciting sprinter Oliveanotherday, revealing there has already been interest from Everest slot-holders and saying the lightly raced galloper could potentially develop into a top-class sprinter. Begg maps out the deliberately measured Melbourne Cup campaign for already-qualified Zakouma and identifies Profligate as an emerging filly capable of developing into a Thousand Guineas contender. Freedman discusses Point Barrow, the return of Tom Kitten and the progress of impressive youngster American Eagle, while O’Brien reveals the Group 1 path being planned for Sass Appeal through the Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes. Plus, the team assesses the other major spring horses to appear at the Caulfield Heath jumpouts and looks ahead to the 150th running of the Caulfield Cup. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate catches up with Australian Bloodstock’s Jamie Lovett after Wine Dark Sea announced himself as a serious Caulfield and Melbourne Cup contender with an impressive Geoffrey Freer Stakes victory at Newbury. Lovett explains why the progressive stayer profiles so well for Australia, confirms he is set to travel on the first shipment and discusses his likely Cups weight, racing style and untapped potential. There’s also the latest on Defiantly ahead of his crucial Prix Kergorlay Melbourne Cup audition, an update on Al Riffa and Australian Bloodstock’s local spring team. Plus, Trent Masenhelder joins Michael with all the latest racing news, including the possibility of Sheza Alibi taking on Autumn Glow in the Winx Stakes, Jamie Melham reuniting with Half Yours and Lloyd Kennewell’s two emerging Coolmore Stud Stakes hopes. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate and Nick Foot unpack all the big performances from P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield. Natural Fling headlines the discussion after a devastating Quezette Stakes victory, with the team declaring the exciting filly a star and asking whether she has now taken the upper hand in the race towards the Coolmore Stud Stakes. P.B. Lawrence Stakes winner Cosmic Crusader also earns a major upgrade as the boys identify the Group 1 races that could be at his mercy this spring. Hard Kick's Vain Stakes victory, Shadhavar's continued progression and Darkbonee's potential path towards the Caulfield Cup also come under the microscope. Plus, Australian Bloodstock-owned Wine Dark Sea emerges as a Cups contender from Newbury, the team reviews Chilly Girl's Rosebud victory and identifies the horses to follow, while attention begins to turn towards the Winx Stakes and another huge weekend of spring racing. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate is joined by form gurus Nick Foot and Nick Noonan for a bumper Friday Form Focus ahead of P.B. Lawrence Stakes Day at Caulfield. The team goes race-by-race through a huge Saturday card, including a fascinating Regal Roller Stakes where Recommendation's position near the top of the market sparks plenty of debate. Is the favourite under the odds? The boys aren't convinced, with Recon emerging as one of the strongest alternatives and Nick Noonan making him his best bet of the day. Nick Foot is also playing with confidence, declaring the in-form Duchess Zou his best after identifying what he believes will be the perfect speed map. Plus, the team assesses the likely Caulfield track pattern following a wet week, searches for value across the program and delivers quaddie plays, horses to follow and all the key bets for Saturday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate and Trent Masenhelder are joined by trainers Dom Sutton and Mitch Freedman on The Verdict. Sutton provides the latest on Group 1 winner Feroce ahead of his return at Caulfield, revealing the stable star has come back “as good, if not better” as he prepares for another spring campaign. Freedman discusses Attrition’s return following a proper spell, the progress of exciting galloper Asakura and why punters may need to be patient with him first-up, plus the latest on Skybird. Felgate and Masenhelder also preview the key races at Caulfield, including the P.B. Lawrence Stakes, Vain Stakes, Quezette Stakes and Regal Roller Stakes, with Trent giving his best play for Saturday. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate brings you the latest racing news and views. And he certainly did exactly that on Wednesday, with some massive news about an international contender for this year's Melbourne Cup. They won't be coming. Henry Dwyer also joined The Verdict to share an update on Asfoora, who is preparing for what will almost certainly be her final run before heading to the breeding barn. Mick Guerin also joined The Verdict to discuss the state of racing in New Zealand. Clint Hutchison shared his best bets for Wednesday. IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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Michael Felgate brings you the latest news and views in racing! We got the latest from Pakenham after Sheza Alibi's second official piece of work on Tuesday morning. Will she take her place in the Memsie? It was a Monday to remember for Reece Goodwin after he trained a treble, but things could get even better at Ballarat today... Adam Sangster from Swettenham Stud then joined The Verdict to discuss an exciting arrival! Brent Zerafa then shared his best bets for Tuesday. IMAGINE WHAT YOU COULD BE BUYING INSTEAD. For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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UFC star Jack Jenkins joined Michael Felgate and Nick Foot on The Verdict podcast on Monday to review the weekend of racing! And, BOY, there was no shortage of opinion... Foot and Jenkins certainly had a difference of opinion on Angel Capital, who was again beaten as favourite on his return to racing. Jenkins was put in the hot seat to make some bold spring predictions and he delivered in a BIG way. THINK. IS THIS A BET YOU REALLY WANT TO PLACE? For free and confidential support call 1800 858 858 or visit gamblinghelponline.org.au 

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