Give Us A Spell
The Give Us A Spell Podcast delves into the highs and lows of sport & punting each week. Focusing predominantly on Horse Racing, we interview some of the greats in sport. We not only give praise to great wins but celebrate the bad beats too. Hosted by Zach – we honour the great art of the armchair critic
LIST OF EPISODES
Finally. Some hot ponies are back.
Finally, some of the hot horses are back on deck this weekend. We have a Group 1 race in Sydney with Zaaki heading the market in the Winx Stakes
Rounding out the season
Zach, Tom, and Kohei are back for all things horse racing and take an in-depth look at the Randwick meeting.
Where is Fireburn?
Haysiri. Will Zaaki win?
Zach, Tom, Kohei, and special guest Alex recap Doomben 10,000 day and give a full preview of this weekend’s Rosehill and Doomben Cup meetings.
Is Giga Kick free cash?!
The boys are back with a Scone Preview and we bring in Sky Racing’s Alex Nolan, the QLD Racing whiz to look at Doomben.
Vale Dean Holland
It’s been a somber week in the horse racing industry after the tragic loss of Dean Holland during the week.
Will Anamoe still head to Royal Ascot?
After a cracking Queen Elizabeth Stakes Day and plenty of big winners, Zach, Tom, and Kohei recap the day and look forward to All-Aged Stakes Day.
Day 1 of The Champs
It’s Kohei’s birthday so he’s got a leave pass as he’d already been knocking them back all day.
Linermann. Cheers
Is Anamoe free cash? Part III
IT’S SLIPPER DAY! We’ve recorded a day earlier because we’re that pumped. Five group 1s and also some odd race down south worth $5m.
EP213 – What do you mean he is suspended?
The boys are back for a look at Coolmore Stakes Day as well as The Newmarket. We’re not far off the big Autumn Racing days! Jmac is suspended 🙁 We give Rosehill a full preview and find some winners.
Ep212 – Is Anamoe free Cash? Part II
Zach and the boys are back for Randwick and Sandown this weekend. There are Group ones in Sydney and Melbourne and horse racing is warming up.
Is Anamoe free cash?
IT’S SLIPPER DAY! We’ve recorded a day earlier because we’re that pumped. Five group 1s and also some odd race down south worth $5m. What a weekend of horse racing.
Zach and the boys have some BIG future bets this weekend including Cylinder in the Slipper at $51 and Lindermann in the Rosehill Guineas at $101. Give them strength!
We preview the entire Rosehill card with an in-depth look at the Golden Slipper.
EP 213 What do you mean he’s suspended?
The boys are back for a look at Coolmore Stakes Day as well as The Newmarket.
We’re not far off the big Autumn Racing days!
Jmac is suspended 🙁
We give Rosehill a full preview and find some winners.
EP 212 Is Anamoe free cash? Part II
Zach and the boys are back for Randwick and Sandown this weekend. There are Group ones in Sydney and Melbourne and horse racing is warming up.
We talk about the latest racing stories, give a full preview of Randwick and look at the quaddie legs in Melbourne.
EP 211 Is Anamoe free cash?
Zach and Kohei are back to preview a cracking card from Randwick and also the Group 1 in Sandown. Is Anamoe free cash? In Secret?
EP 210 – Autumn I Creeping Up
Sydney’s Autumn Horse Racing Carnival is just around the corner and this weekend at Randwick some of the big names are stepping out. Plenty of punters are eager to see how Aft Cabin will go as the $2 favourite in the feature.
EP 209 – Magic Millions Time
It’s an exciting time at the Gold Coast this week with the Magic Millions sales and race day this weekend. What a cracking time to be a horse racing fan!
We preview the entire card at Gold Coast and also take a look at Rosehill.
EP 208 – Shooting The Sh*t with Zack Lloyd
We’re back for 2023 and we kick things off with an interview with one of the most in-form jockeys in the country at the moment, Zac Lloyd.
Zac has been riding winners for fun lately under the guidance of Godolphin. He’s currently serving a one-month suspension which we delve into.
He’s a great young man with a cracking future ahead of him.
EP 207: Recapping the Manly catch-up, Sha Tin and Previewing Saturday
Zach, Tom, Kohei, and Chris catch up and chat about horse racing. We recap the Xmas piss-up in Manly, what we thought of the big Sha Tin meeting on Sunday, and look forward to this Saturday to find some winners.
Ep 206 – Shooting the sh*t with Tyler Schiller
Ep 205: Plenty On
Ep 204: Spring Recap Show + some stories of course
EP 203: Royal Newcastle. Who’s excited?
EP202: Day 4 for Flemington. How many for Jmac?
We’re up to day 4 of the Flemington Carnival. If you don’t love horse racing I don’t know what’s wrong with you. We recap the first few days and the Melbourne Cup as well as She’s Extreme’s win in the Oaks.
Ep201: Derby Day recap + Melbourne Cup Preview
Ep 200: It’s fckin Derby Day
Manikato + Cox + Randwick + Yes pls
Zach is down in Melbourne and the boys have jumped online Friday morning to try and find some winners for the weekend. Can Anamoe get it done and go undefeated this Spring?
EP199: Say No More. It’s Grand Final Day.
EP198: Shooting the Sh*t with Nash Rawiller
This week on shooting the sh*t we welcome in multiple group 1 winning jockey Nash Rawiller. He was kind enough to join us on a busy Everest week where he partners Eduardo in the big one this weekend.
EP197: Might and Power… Race of the year?!
This week in horse racing we’re focused on Caulfield Guineas day. Who knows if Randwick goes ahead this weekend so let’s focus on down south!
EP196: Shooting the sh*t with Dylan Gibbons
This week we have young gun apprentice Dylan Gibbons. Dylan has been flying as of late notching up winner after winner, whether it be in town, provincial or the bush.
EP: 195 Epsom Day. Heavy Deck?
Zach, Tom and Kohei are back to preview the Epsom meeting at Randwick. Are we going to be on a heavy deck? Fireburn a MORA…?
EP194: We Welcome Chris back. Flemington Preview
After Chris’ debut last week on the podcast making Alligator Blood at $8 his best bet of the weekend, we get him back on the show.
EP193: Shooting the Sh*t with Tim Clark
This week we welcome Tim Clark. We cover Tim’s life in the saddle, his pub, his Group 1 wins, time in HK and also upcoming rides and races to be excited for.
EP192: Golden Rose Day
We recap last weeks big players and preview the big meeting on Saturday.
EP191: Moonee Valley + Sandown with Chris
This week Zach welcomes aboard Chris Court to the show as the new Melbourne form expert. Chris has experience working for Racing NSW as a handicapper and currently is at Sky and TAB.
EP190: Big Wigs are Back!
The big names in horse racing are back this weekend! No we don’t mean ourselves, but the likes of Anamoe, Nature Strip, Zaaki and Eduardo are expected to go around this weekend at Randwick!
EP189: Getting rinsed by tradesmen & ponies
We recap last weeks racing on what went well and ones to follow.
EP188: Memsie Stakes… Rosehill… Verry Elleegant… Alligator Blood. Plenty on!
- Thoughts on Verry Elleegant
- Count De Rupee – sad
Ep187: Who’s got a water?
*Did record with Tom but he was at the airport and audio was shocking*
Ep 186: Shooting the sh*t with Tommy Berry
We chat on:
- Joicey tipping one at $151
Ep 185: Shades of Roses is… Free Cash? or Leave it?
Zach, Tom & Kohei go through the 10 race card with some tips and chat on the partnership
EP 184: The Prizemoney piss take & Stakes racing returns!
Zach and Kohei are in the chair today to discuss the recent $30m increase in prizemoney across all areas of NSW racing plus the $6m bonus for the sprint races!
Ep 183: Still a Heavy Deck.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY = A NON HEAVY 10?! Probably not..But it was a lovely day.
Zach, Tom.& Kohei get to together to chat on Rosehill this weekend with the Winter Challenge being moved.
EP 182: When Will It End.
Zach, Tom and Kohei are back to talk all things horse racing on a heavy 10 for a change. It’s getting more and more annoying these sloppy tracks!
Bring on Spring pls.
EP 181: Origin Decider + Racing News
Zach, Tom & Kohei give a State Of Origin Game 3 decider preview.
How much will the Blues win by?
Who scores first? Anytime?
EP 180: A July Rosehill Meeting. YAY.
Zach, Tom and Kohei record the show just before Manly pump the Storm! Tom isn’t happy now…
We take a look at this weekend’s thrilling Rosehill card.
Ep 179: Luv u Nature Strip
HOW GOOD WAS NATURE STRIP
Zach, Tom & Kohei get together Wednesday night to have an early look at Randwick & Eagle Farm. A lot races are very tight at the top of the market so we look for some value.
EP 178: Straddy Weekend + some Randwick schmucks
Zach, Tom & Kohei are back and doing double the races this week in the same time!
It’s Stradbroke weekend at Eagle Farm
Ep 177: Origin Game 1 Shooting the Sh*t
Zach, Kohei, Tom are joined by Chris after a long hiatus to chat on game 1.
We go through the key match ups and the bets we’ll be placing.
Ep 176: Soooo Zaaki lost… oh well, Rosehill + Oaks Preview!
After a week off because Zach was on his death bed. The boys are back to recap the latest Horse Racing news and give a preview of the Rosehill meeting this weekend and the Queensland feature at Eagle Farm.
Ep 175: Rosehill’s back.. Zaaki.. how far?
Zach and Tom break down the week in horse racing and preview the entire card at Rosehill.
We have a little look at the other features around the country too. Zaaki brain them?!
Ep 174: Scone Preview + some Mazu….?
Zach is joined by Tom and Kohei to chat all things Horse Racing in the past week.
Full Scone preview plus features starts around 28min mark
- Verry Elleegant on the move
Ep 173: Gosford & Up North we go!
After a week off, Zach and the boys are back to preview the Gosford meeting and some of the feature racing at the Gold Coast and Adelaide.
Have a listen and get some winners!
Ep 172: Autumn Carnival comes to end, winners still need to be found!
Zach Tom and Kohei to once again chat all things Horse Racing across Sydney and Brisbane this weekend.
Ep 171: Think It Over? +All Aged Stakes Day
Zach and Tom are back to discuss a bizarre running of the Queen Elizabeth and we look ahead to All Aged Stakes Day.
Ep 170: Day 2 of the champs.. Maybe.
Zach and Tom sit down to preview a wet and heavy Randwick meeting for Day 2 of the Champs. Will the meeting go ahead?! Hope so!
Ep 169: Day 1 of the Champs on a heavy 18
It hasn’t stopped pouring in Sydney and Zach, Tom and Kohei have done the form for a wet heavy 18 rated track at Randwick for Day 1
Ep 168: The Shelby piss take & a Rosehill Preview.
Zach, Tom & Kohei recap Golden Slipper Day and go through an absolute fill up on the punt from the boys with their tips! Shelby Sixtysix continues to impress, Anamoe was strong, Zaaki great & Avdulla wins the Slipper.
Ep 167: Slipper Day! 5 Group 1s plus All-Star Mile and more.
Zach, Tom & Kohei go through the Golden Slipper card from Rosehill which has FIVE Group 1s! We also have a look at the All-Star Mile in Flemington and the features in the Gold Coast.
Ep 166: Rosehill. Coolmore Classic Day!
Coolmore Classic Day! Hopefully not a heavy 10! We preview the whole card. Fingers crossed for some W’s
Jump in the group!
Ep 165: Flemington.. Let’s keep it rollin’
Fresh off a really good week on the punt in Melbourne (Except for Zaaki) Zach and Nick are back to preview the Melbourne racing card for this weekend. Plenty of horse racing happening in Flemington and Rosehill this weekend!