Learners and Earners Podcast | Champions Day

Learners and Earners Podcast | Champions Day

Ryan Cook attempts to turn two novice punters into Spring Carnival punting savants in this week’s Learners and Earners podcast.

Liam Fogarty
Flemington Race 6: G1 VRC Champions Sprint
Flemington R6 – VRC Champions Sprint (G1)
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6. Tempted (9)
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J: Chad SchofieldT: Ciaron Maher
On a six run winning streak. At the latest run ran on from midfield and won by a head in a G1 The Everest at Randwick on October 17 over 1200m on a rain affected track defeating Ka Ying Rising carrying 56.5kg at $6.50. The race before that won by 3 len in the G2 Premiere Stakes at Randwick on October 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Savvy Hallie with 56.5kg at $1.60. Best sprinter in the country and should prove it again here.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 05/11/2026 01:14:18 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Ryan Cook
Flemington Race 7: G1 VRC Champions Mile
Flemington R7 – VRC Champions Mile (G1)
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1. Tom Kitten (6)
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J: Mark ZahraT: Anthony & Sam Freedman
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 8 in the G2 Craven Plate at Randwick on October 24 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Lindermann with 59kg at $3.10. Before that 3rd of 16 in the G1 Epsom Handicap at Randwick on October 3 over 1600m, on a slow track; 2.75 len behind God’s Window carrying 57.5kg at $31. Good off slow speed last time, proven here.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 05/11/2026 01:29:50 PM (Australia/Brisbane)
Ryan Cook
Flemington Race 8: G1 Champions Stakes
Flemington R8 – Tab Champions Stakes (G1)
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5. Birdman (1)
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J: Ben MelhamT: Chris Waller
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 12 in the G1 Ws Cox Plate at this track on October 24 over 2040m, 0.8 len behind Cosmic Crusader with 59kg at $11. The race before that 3rd in a small field in the G1 Might And Power Stakes at Caulfield on October 10 over 2000m, 1.4 len behind Land Legend carrying 59kg at $4.40. Very good last time, if they go steadier he’ll be suited.
Odds are subject to fluctuation. For current odds on all of our live racing markets, please visit www.neds.com.au/racing. Data retrieved: 05/11/2026 01:14:18 PM (Australia/Brisbane)