The Early Crow
What does an AFL Star, a Professional Punter & an Office Worker have in common? This podcast! Join the three larrikins in Tom Papley, Jack Dickens & Michael Pratt as they break down the biggest moments in Australian Sports and Horse Racing. From The Early Crow, where they review the weekends action both on the track & field (with plenty of life s**t talking thrown in between), to The Captains Run, a deep dive into the form and best bets for the upcoming week. This is your GO TO PODCAST for expert punting insights, banter, sports analysis & everything in between!
Episodes
Ep. 96 - AFL Finals Recon | The Early Crow
The boys break down the big moments from the footy, look ahead to Sydney vs Fremantle at the SCG, and then turn their attention to the ponies with the Run To The Rose and Group 1 Makybe Diva Stakes taking centre stage.🏉 AFL FINALSThe Fremantle Dockers got the job done against Geelong, but was it a case of Geelong being disappointing — or simply being beaten by a better team on the night?Paps gives
Ep.95 - Momentum | The Early Crow
🎙️ The Early Crow Podcast – Ep. 95 | “Momentum”Paps, Dicko & Pratty are back for Episode 95 of The Early Crow, and after one of the greatest wins in Sydney Swans history, there is plenty to get through this week! 🐓🔥From a massive weekend of AFL Finals to some outstanding racing performances at Sandown and Randwick, the boys are rolling with plenty of momentum.Where do we even start?🦢 AFL – One
Ep. 94 - Winx Stakes Review | The Early Crow
We're back with Episode 94 of The Early Crow Podcast, and this week the boys are all about the racing 🐎🔥The 2026 spring racing season has officially kicked into gear, with the first Group 1 of the season going the way of the brilliant Autumn Glow, who returned with a dominant performance in the Group 1 Winx Stakes at Randwick.But before we get to the big one, there's plenty to unpack from
Ep. 93 - Sickies | The Early Crow
We're running it back two weeks in a row with Dicko & Paps! 🐓🔥Episode 93, “Sickies”, is up and about with plenty of AFL, Sydney Swans, horse racing, black bookers and the usual banter.🦢 AFLThe main footy chat centres around the Sydney Swans' clash with Port Adelaide, with plenty to unpack from the weekend.Paps runs through Dattoli's impressive performance after earning his opportun
Ep. 92 - Wedges
Dicko & Paps are back for another episode of The Early Crow Podcast, covering everything from AFL and the Sydney Swans to horse racing, media life and the ever-changing conditions affecting winter racing.From a gutsy Swans win and some brutal injuries to life behind the scenes in racing and broadcasting, Episode 92 is packed with plenty of laughs, insights and the usual tangents.🦢 AFLThe boys
Ep. 91 - Plenty Of Tangents
WE APOLOGISE FOR DICKO'S AUDIO AT TIMES!Paps & Dicko are back for another episode of The Early Crow, and as the title suggests, there are plenty of tangents along the way. 🐓🔥The lads kick things off discussing Tom's injury, the latest timeline for his return, and what his absence means moving forward. They also take a look at how the Sydney Swans have managed to keep themselves firmly
Ep. 90 - "Trying Our Best"
We are back this week for some dross for your ear drums!We waffle on about how the boys are performing on the track (The Swans this is) sitting pretty at the top of the AFL ladder. Then fumble our way through a bit of Life Chat, The State Of Origin game coming up as well as how the one and only Tom Papleys horses are going, as well as how the now lead Jack Dickens stable is going at Mornington. Si
Ep. 89 - No Guard On The Angle Grinder | April 14, 2026
The boys are back in town with Dicko, Paps & Pratty talking dribble without a filter this week on The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 From AFL headlines to global sport and the ponies, there’s plenty doing — and as always, it’s strong opinions, sharp takes and proper banter throughout.👇 In this episode:Pratty, Dicko & Paps kick things off with Tom’s 200th, reflecting on the milestone and what it means in t
Ep. 88 - Jumper Preso To The Big Thicky | The Early Crow
🎙️ The Early Crow Podcast – Episode 88 | Jumper Preso To The Big ThickyWe’re back for another big week on The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 Footy is in full swing, the NRL is heating up and we’re heading into one of the biggest weekends on the racing calendar.Plenty to unpack across AFL, NRL and the ponies — with strong takes, form breakdowns and a few angles you won’t hear elsewhere.👇 In this episode:• Sydney S
Ep. 87 - Five More Years!
Welcome back to The Early Crow! 🐓🔥 This week we’re diving headfirst into footy headlines and Group 1 racing, with the usual sharp takes, strong opinions and proper punting chat.👇 In this episode:• All things Swans Pre-Season: Big Charlie, Cruss’ five-year deal & Logan McDonald• Eyes On Ponies: Three Group 1’s at Caulfield & Rosehill Morals• Mailbag Bloodstock: Betting opportunities and run
Ep. 86 - We’re Back Champions! 🔥 Offseason Stories, Swans Buzz & The Ashes!
We're back for Ep. 66 of The Early Crow! 🎙️🔥 Tom takes the reins as we return from a well-earned offseason and there is PLENTY to unpack! 🙌 The lads dive into Paps' bucks party and his beautiful wedding 💍🎉 before shifting into a full update on the Sydney Swans pre-season and the impact Simon Goodwin is already having on the group 🦢💪 Then it’s onto some personal golf yarns ⛳😂 plus a chat ab
Ep. 85 - Brisbane 🦁 Are Premiers! Lady Shenandoah Flops 🐎 Panthers Dynasty Done? 🏉 | The Early Crow
Brisbane are Premiers 🦁, Lady Shenandoah flops at The Valley 🐎, Panthers dynasty DUSTED 🏉 & Europe reign supreme at the Ryder Cup ⛳ … WHAT A WEEKEND OF SPORT!We’re back for Ep. 85 of The Early Crow with Paps hosting Dicko and diving into all the biggest moments across AFL, racing, and world sport 🎙️🔥AFL Grand Final 🏆Paps recounts the big day at the MCG, the atmosphere, and whether they got the
Ep. 84 - 🎙️ Grand Final Fever & Ponies Heating Up 🐎🔥
It’s Grand Final week, the trade talk is flying, and the action on course is red hot – so WE ARE BACK! 🙌 Paps & Dicko dive into AFL, NRL & Horse Racing in a jam-packed episode you don’t want to miss.🏉 AFLDicko chats with Paps about his injury rehab & training with a few of the Swans lads 🦢💪Lachie Neale & Tom Stewart under the spotlight ahead of the big game ⚡Trade talk takes centre
Ep. 83 - Swans, Trades & Finals Footy 🏆
It’s basically a Sydney Swans special! ❤️🤍From Paps’ monster game (27 touches, 3.1 & 4 tackles 💪) to Mad Monday antics 🍻, Pav stepping in as CEO 👔, plus the big AFL trade whispers 👀 (Paps for Curnow?!). The lads also dive into AFL Finals 🏆 and even squeeze in a Getafix trial update 🐎.📍 Chapters0:00 - Intro01:10 - Swans Wrap Up13:10 - Rest Of AFL27:58 - Eyes On Getafix31:41 - AFL Finals👥 Want t
Ep. 82 - PharJack is BACK 🔥 | AFL Chaos 🏉 | Golf Glory ⛳ | UFC Perth 💥 |
PharJack is BACK 🎙️ Dicko is joined by our man PharJack this week on Ep. 82 of The Early Crow and it’s a huge one you don’t want to miss!AFL 🏉The lads break down the epic clash between the Dogs & Dockers before diving into the big AFL debates – should there be a wildcard round? Should the AFL cancel Snoop Dogg’s gig? Plus, who do Phar & Dicko want to see win the AFL Grand Final vs who they
Ep. 81 - 🎯 300 Of The Best | 💥 Maxwell’s Heroics | 🐎 Winx Stakes Loading
Pratty & Paps are back for Episode 81 of The Early Crow! 🎙️Dicko is MIA somewhere in Fiji… 🏝️ Is he on a Muay Thai camp or just lost in paradise? 🥊😂🏉 AFL Final round is here and the top 8 is on the line! Paps reveals which side he’d least like to face in finals, while Pratty gets nostalgic about Paps’ 300th goal and his favourite of the lot. 🎯🏏 CricketThe lads dive into Glenn Maxwell’s insane
Ep. 80 – Cox has arrived but the FatBoy’s gone
🎙️ We’re back with a short, sharp & VERY punchy Ep. 80 of The Early Crow! 🐓⚡ Paps joins Dicko to unpack the famous Sydney Swans win 🦢🔥 up in Brisbane against the Lions 🦁💥. But it’s not all footy talk… Paps shares his garage door drama 🚪😬 which ended with the FatBoy being KNICKED 🚔😂! Then we wrap it all up with Eyes On Ponies 🐎👀 from Moonee Valley — is Esha the real deal? 💎 Did we spot any othe
Ep. 79 - Good Banter 😂 | Windstorm’s Big Win 🐎 | NAS Is Flying 🚀
🎙️ The Early Crow – Episode 79: Good Banter 🐔🔥AFL 🏉 The boys kick off with the much-talked-about on-field banter between Paps & Toby Greene — a spicy exchange that lit up the weekend but ended in heartbreak for the Swans’ finals hopes 😓 They also dive into the wild finish in St Kilda v Melbourne, and yep, they’re officially obsessed with Nasiah Wanganeen-Milera – what a jet! 🛫Wallabies 🏉🍻 95,0
Ep. 78 - Scotties Open Win & Inside The Sydney Swans
🎙️ The Early Crow – Episode 78 🐔⚽🐎 After a few weeks off, Paps & Dicko are BACK and fired up to talk all things sport, racing and punting! 🔥AFL & GOAL KICKING MINDSET 🏉 Paps takes you behind the scenes at the Sydney Swans, including a special session with rugby legend Dan Carter on the mental side of goal kicking 🧠🎯 Plus, who does Paps think is going well enough to win the flag? 🏆SCOTTIE S
Ep. 77 - 🦢 Friday Night Lights 🐶 & Weekend Racing Recap 🐎
Dicko & Paps are back for a huge Episode 77 — and this one’s got everythingfrom biffs to brained fields to big bets that nearly landed! Let’s dive in 👇🏉 Swans v Dogs – Friday Night FireworksThe boys lock in on Friday night's blockbuster and break down all the chaos 🔥💥 Sean Darcy Early, Rory Lobb & Francis get into it☝️ Paps gives an update on his busted finger🥲 The Swans' goal-kick
Ep. 76 - 🎙️🦢 Paps is back & She's An Artist to The Everest? 🐎🔥
The full crew is back! Paps, Dicko & Pratty jump behind the mics to unpack a HUGE week in footy, racing, and everything in between. Let’s get stuck in 👇🦢 Paps' Return Game – Port Adelaide vs Sydney🏉 Paps is BACK in red and white and we break it all down ❤️What it was like physically, mentally, and emotionally after a long stint out of the game.Did he feel the pressure? Was the moment too b
Ep. 75 - 🐎 War Machine Dominates 💥 Swans Update 🧠 JJ Spaun Breakthrough
🎙️ The Early Crow – Episode 75 🎉🐴🏉We're back, baby! After a short spell, The Early Crow returns with a BUMPER episode and the fill-up is very, very real. Strap in. Let’s go! 👇🇺🇸 Spaun Breaks Through at the US OpenIf you don’t love golf & blokes going on tangents, this episode may not be for you 🤣 — but for the real ones that can deal with Dicko & Paps watching the US open in the backgr
Ep. 74 - Cruss v Punts Chaos & AFL Indigenous Round
Tangents? ✅Laughter? ✅Winners? Not Recently! We’re off and running in Episode 74 — and while we try to stay on track, you know how it goes. Buckle in. Let’s go! 👇AFL Indigenous RoundDicko & Paps dive into a powerful week in footy, reflecting on Michael O’Loughlin’s spine-tingling pre-game speech 💬We break down the Swans' response, the Doggies' hot form 🔥, and ask the big question:Can G
Ep. 73 – Swans Inaccurate, Latrell's Back & Giga Kick?
The footy codes are FIRING and the ponies are THUNDERING — we’re here to break it all down with passion, precision, and a fair bit of punting spirit 🎯💬🏉 AFL CHATThe Swans couldn’t get it done against the Bombers in a disappointing result 😤💡 We talk about the slow start, the improved second half, and how all eyes turn to Carlton this Friday night But before that — Paps goes deep on Justin McInerney
Ep. 72 - What A Win By The Swans!
Sydney stands tall! We kick off with a fiery recap of the Swans' gritty win in the Sydney Derby over GWS at the SCG 💪🔥 — a clash full of intensity and pride.🐎 Eyes On Ponies 🏇Strap in as we break down a HUGE weekend of racing across the country 🇦🇺:🏆 Adelaide Guineas & South Australian Derby lit up Morphettville🏁 Pride Of Jenni defied the track at Caulfield to win the Anniversary Vase👀 Is O
Ep. 71 - Chad Warner Part 2
This week, the boys are joined by Sydney Swans gun Chad Warner for a jam-packed episode covering all things AFL and racing across the country.🐎 Eyes On Ponies Recap – Saturday, 26 April 2025The lads dissect the biggest moments from a huge day on the track:Randwick: A sharp look at some of the day’s movers and winners from one of Sydney’s premier tracks.Moonee Valley: Smart performances across the
Ep. 70 - Autumn Carnival Review
If you want to sponsor us, get in touch with Pratty on theearlycrowpodcast@gmail.comJust like that the end of the Autumn Carnival is done and we've seen the big races run and won. Who were the best 2YO's, 3YO's & weight for age horses of the Autumn according to Paps & Pratty. We also spoke about those trainers who have really nailed it during this carnival! Paps also recaps the
Ep. 31 - The Captains Run: All Aged Stakes
The group ones at Randwick in the Champagne & All Aged Stakes look to be two of the great contests of the Autumn Carnival! You sprinkle in a moral at Mornington & a horse 1st time Gav Bedggood and we've got a Saturday party! 0:00 - Intro02:05 Randwick All Ages Stakes Day42:53 Mornington45:13 Betfair Value Vault48:48 Slight AFL tangent A huge thanks to Betfair for sponsoring the VALUE V
Ep. 30 - The Captains Run: Championships Day 2
It's day two of The Championships at Randwick and Paps is keen to wager. We've got great group ones across the card as well as some elite racing in the undercard. Will Via Sistina just win and beat Dubai Honour? Will Fangirl just get the job done? Does Tempted just get the job done? 0:00 - Intro & Paps Injury6:11 - Randwick21:16 - Betfair Value VaultA huge thanks to Betfair for sponsor
Ep. 69 - Championships Day 1 Review
Dicko & Pratty sit down and look at the four group ones at Randwick, as well as a quick look at Caulfield. We then quickly dribble a little bit of AFL, NRL & F1.0:00 - Intro0:37 - Eyes On Ponies Review15:10 - AFL23:21 - F125:04 - NRLThis episode is proudly presented by Makita XGT 40 Volt Max. More Power, More Intelligent, More Efficient, More Makita. Instagram - @EarlyCrowPodTwitter (X) -
Ep. 29 - The Captains Run: Championships Day 1
What an an outstanding card of racing at Randwick on Saturday for the first day of Championships. We've got the Inglis Sires, Doncaster Mile, TJ Smith Stakes & the ATC Australian Derby. Thats not to mention the Kindergarden Stakes, Adrian Knox Stakes and the list goes on! Dicko, Paps & Pratty sit down not only to preview Rosehill but also look at Caulfield with the Geoff Murphy Handica
Ep. 28 - The Captains Run: Australian Cup & Tancred Stakes Day
Wow it looks bloody WET in Sydney for the Tancred & Vinery Stud Stakes! At Flemington on the other hand, what a perfect days racing. Regardless of the weather, if both meetings go ahead what an UNREAL weekend of racing. Paps, Dicko & Pratty sit down and discuss some key races across both Sydney & Melbourne for this upcoming Saturday of Racing. Is Dubai Honour a moral? What do we make o
Ep. 68 - The Swans Win In The West!
Swans in the West.... Tick. Eyes on Ponies... Tick.Elite weekends racing.... Tick. What a weekend. Tom Papley, Jack Dickens & Michael Pratt sit down and have a real big yarn about all this AFL, NRL, F1 & most importantly the six total group 1's that were run and won over the weekend at Rosehill & Moonee Valley.00:00 - Celebrating a Glorious Weekend04:14 - AFL Swans v Freo21:00 - Th
Ep. 27 - The Captains Run: Golden Slipper Weekend
Thats right its the big one for the 2YO's. Golden Slipper weekend! Get the download from Paps, Dicko & Pratty on all things racing at Rosehill & Moonee Valley for this Saturday! What a race day we have in store! William Reid at Moonee Valley. Then we've got the Golden Slipper, George Ryder, Ranvet Stakes, Rosehill Guineas & The Galaxy! 0:00 - Intro1:35 - Moonee Valley19:02 - Ro
Ep. 67 - Pride Of Jenni Is Back!
Not only is Pride Of Jenni back, so are we! Dicko, Paps & Pratty sit down and talk plenty of dribble about the AFL, NRL, F1 & Horse Racing. Firstly, the lads unpack what has happened across the AFL in the first two rounds including the suspensions with head knocks. Is the AFL gone? Then we speak about the NRL and how poorly the Eels have started as well as the F1 and what happened in Melbo
Ep. 26 - The Captains Run: Coolmore Classic Day
Pratty & Paps pick apart a number of races for you on the Rosehill card including the Pago Pago Stakes, Magic Night Stakes, Sky High Stakes, Phar Lap Stakes & the Group One Coolmore Classic. Paps finds a couple of morals and gives you a few at value thanks to our mates at Betfair in the Betfair Value Vault. Pratty even joins in to find one out wide at Morphettville at odds for the Vault. D
Ep. 25 - The Captains Run: All Star Mile & Randwick Guineas Day!
We say it most weeks but..... what a weekends racing! Another Wil v Brightside in The All Star Mile & Swiftfalcon v Broadsiding in the Randwick Guineas..... that's on top of the Newmarket Handicap, Canterbury Stakes & Todman Stakes just to name another few races!! Listed, Group 3's, 2's and Group 1's scatted all throughout Saturdays racing. What a time to be alive! A huge t
Ep. 66 - Australian Guineas & Verry Elleegant Review
Dicko & Paps sit down and have a big chat about the weekends racing that was but also dive into the Pre-Season game between the Sydney Swans & Gold Coast Suns. The lads also get to chatting about Las Vegas & the games the NRL played there on the weekend just past! In racing the lads pick apart the three big group ones from the weekend in The Australian Guineas, The Surround Stakes &
Ep. 24 - The Captains Run: Australian Guineas
What a fantastic weekend of racing! Three group ones across Flemington & Randwick is the best way to spend a Saturday! We've got the Australian Guineas at Flemington as well as the the Verry Elleegant & Surround Stakes at Randwick! Will Via Sistina get back on the winners list? Is Lady Shenandoah a moral in the Surround? Is Angel Capital worth a bet in the Australian Guineas? Find out
Ep. 65 - Blue Diamond Stakes Review
We're back this week with a main episode of The Early Crow! Paps, Dicko & Pratty tear into what was an elite weekend of racing at both Caulfield & Rosehill. We touch on the win of Broadsiding, Mr Brightside, Devils Night and the enormous victory of Jimmysstar!
Paps wants to ask the question of why Mitch Owens isn't over at the Champions Trophy right now! The lads also speak about the up
Ep. 23 - The Captains Run Blue Diamond Stakes
A enormous weekend of Racing! Paps hosts Dicko & Pratty and they rip into all the three group ones at Caulfield in the Futurity, Blue Diamond & Oakleigh plate & then also at Rosehill into the Silver Slipper & Hobartville!0:00 - Intro & s**t talking7:26 - Eyes On Ponies7:56 - Caulfield24:12 - Rosehill18+. Think about what you are really gambling with. For free and confidential s
Ep. 64 - Lightning Stakes Review!
We are back with Ep. 64 (yes, even Pratty got that wrong) which is a big deep dive into last weekend racing! We touch on the CS Hayes, Black Caviar Lightning Stakes, The Elms as well as all other races at Flemington then we look north to Sydney and speak about Joliestar & Via Sistina! This episode is proudly presented by Makita XGT 40 Volt Max. More Power, More Intelligent, More Efficient, Mor
Ep. 22 - The Captains Run Lightning Stake Day
What a weekend of racing. Black Caviar Lightning Stakes Day at Flemington & Apollo Stakes Day at Royal Randwick! We also cover other races including CS Hayes, Pierro Plate, Expressway Stakes & The Apollo Stakes. The real questions are does Via Sistina just win? Is it the perfect set up for Joliestar? Does Switzerland want the 1000m first up or are there actual 1000m horses in this race tha
Ep. 21 - The Captains Run: C. F. Orr Stakes Day!
The 1st group one of the season is back and we are here to unpick it! Dicko & Pratty deep dive into two races at Caulfield including the first group one of the season the C. F. Orr!
Big episode, bets galore!
0:00 - Intro
01:18 - Randwick
02:33 - Caulfield
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Ep. 63 - UFC 312 w/ PharJack
How good is it leading into UFC 312 in Sydney on Sunday and having PharJack join Paps, Dicko & Pratty.
The lads discuss all things UFC, all things horse racing including this weekends C.F.Orr stakes and the big upcoming 2YO races. As well as the cricket series & a little NBA & NFL.
0:00 - Intro
01:07 - Eyes On Ponies
17:04 - This years 2YO crop
21:03 - C. F. Orr Stakes
30:17 - PharJ
Ep. 20 - The Captains Run
Punters we are off to Rosehill & Sandown on Saturday!
Dicko & Paps have a few bets for you early and then the rest will be out with our Eyes On Ponies on our socials on a Saturday!
0:00 - Intro
1:36 - Eyes On Ponies
2:49 - Rosehill
4:26 - Sandown
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Ep. 19 - The Captains Run
Family we are BACK for The Captains Run for 2025. We cover off a bet at The Valley, Sandown Lakeside & Randwick!
Multiple $4+ winners??
0:00 - Intro
1:54 - Moonee Valley
3:53 - Sandown
7:21 - Randwick
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Ep. 62 - 2025 Season Loading
The boys are back! Dicko, Paps & Pratty are back for season 2025 which should be a monster year for the crow!
We catch up on Smudges heroics & the Australian Summer of Cricket, what's been happening on the track, whats been happening off the track as well as everything from the Magic Millions to Dean Cox shaving his neck beard off!
0:00 - Intro
2:36 - Magic Millions
11:47 - Christm
Ep. 61 - The Last Episode For 2024
On the last episode for 2024 the lads discuss what was an elite day at Werribee Cup on Sunday. How the Aussies
went in the cricket and of course they discussed eyes on ponies!
As an added bonus we went through all the viewer
questions & recapped a number of good moments in 2024!
Thank you to all our loyal family members who follow us!
Without you the Podcast wouldn't be what it is!
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Ep. 60 - Out: Horse, In: Cox
A huge episode this week for Sydney Swans fans with Paps recapping the start of the the year with John 'Horse' Longmire stepping away from the coaching role and Dean Cox stepping in.
The lads also spoke about the upcoming Adelaide Test, Laurie Daley into the NSW State Of Origin coaching role, what happened to Drift Net once it hit the front at Rosehill and is the Garza Blanca last 600m number at
Ep. 18 - The Captains Run
It's Paps & Pratty steering the ship again this week! We've got bets at Rosehill, Caulfield & Morphettville!
Is Tuvalu just a complete and utter moral? Is there a Godolphin runner in Sydney that's the wrong price?
0:00 - Intro
1:24 - Werribee Cup Day. GET YOUR TICKETS NOW
2:06 - Rosehill
6:50 - Caulfield
9:52 - Morphettville
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Ep. 59 - Fires At Cranbourne & Group One Gringotts?
There's 6 horses you NEED to add to your Blackbook from Cranbourne & Kembla Grange! On top of this, Pratty & Paps have a good yarn about their weekends with Paps spending Saturday in the Den and Pratty avoiding getting burnt in more ways than on at Cranbourne.
They also spoke about what the hell has happened in the cricket between Australia & India and then also touch on the first day
Ep. 17 - The Captains Run: Cranbourne Cup Day
Bets, Bets, Bets, Bets and more BETS! Another great days racing at both Kembla Grange & Cranbourne! Dicko is very keen on a two bet play in the Meteorite whilst Paps is looking to chip away in three races at Kembla!
ONTOP of this, we do our best work to find some cricket bets with Australia vs India starting today! Bets not only for the Perth Test but also the series as a whole!
0:00 - Int
Ep. 58 - P Plates, Coldplay & Werribee Cup Event!
Far out we spoke some proper dribble on this episode! On the serious side we went through Thousand Guineas & The Hunter day and spoke about the performances on track.
On the rest of the episode we spoke some serious s**t about Paps in the Gold Coast, Pratty on his P's, Dicko not knowing that Coldplay have more than 2 songs, what was the elite UFC 309 event & the upcoming summer of cricke
Ep. 16 - The Captains Run: Thousand Guineas Day
Dicko, Paps & Pratty are back in your ears on a Thursday night this week! The lads pick apart the two group ones at Caulfield in the Thousand Guineas & Sir Rupert Clarke Stakes speaking of horses performances, potential betting strategies & general insights on how the track will race. We then head north to Newcastle for The Newcastle Herald Hunter and preview four races up north!
Pra
Ep. 57 - Paps Is Back & Unpacking Flemington Carnival
THE BOYS ARE BACK! Paps, Dicko & Pratty unpick what was Paps great holidays here there and everywhere. Then the lads deep dive into each day across Derby, Cup, Oaks & Champions Day at Flemington across the week!
0:00 - Intro & Whats Been Happening
19:59 - Eyes On Ponies
20:06 - Derby Day
34:38 - Melbourne Cup Day
41:46 - Oaks Day
46:08 - Champions Day
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Ep. 15 - The Captains Run
What a weekends racing ahead! Group racing across EACH AND EVERY race at Flemington on Saturday! We preview the Coolmore Stud Stakes & Empire Rose Stakes in depth, then get through the questions in You Do You!
0:00 - Intro
3:06 - Flemington Track
3:49 - Coolmore Stud Stakes
11:22 - Empire Rose Stakes
15:32 - You Do You
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Ep. 56 - Via Sistina On The Quick Backup
Family, on this weeks episode Dicko & Pratty sit back and unpack what was one of the truely great spectacles on turf the 2024 Cox Plate. Via Sistina has jumped out of the ground! We also discuss how good the performance of Baraqiel was and also unpack what was a big Friday night being at The Valley underlights!
0:00 - Intro
01:15 - Cox Plate
19:17 - Cox Plate Undercard
28:11 - Friday Night Go
Ep. 14 - The Captains Run ft. PharJack
Family! This weeks episode of The Captains Run we're joined by Jack 'PharJack' Jenkins. He tells a CRACKING punting story to get us in the mood and then we discuss the Cox Plate & The McEwen Stakes in depth before getting stuck into You Do You
Chapters
0:00 - Intro w/ PharJack
0:43 - Phars Punting Story
8:04 - Moonee Valley Weekend
08:58 - Cox Plate Preview
26:15 - McEwen Stakes
30:27 - You D
Ep. 55 - Eyes On Duke + NBA Futures
A really big episode this week. Midway through the Episode Pratty was able to talk to not only a great friend of the show, but family member Dan Bowman about his NBA Future plays for the upcoming season!
On top of this, Dicko & Pratty unpacked a huge week at Caulfield, what was an enormous week for The Mailbag Bloodstock Team including what was a great Moe Cup day, then all of the elite raci
Ep. 13 - The Captains Run
WHAT A WEEKEND OF RACING! Caulfield Cup & The Everest weekend! The lads this week discuss all things Horse Racing. The Everest, Caulfield Cup, Tristarc Stakes, Sydney Stakes, King Charles Stakes and the Silver Eagle! We cover all of the elite horses like Private Eye, Southport Tycoon, Bella Nipotina, I Am Me, I Wish I Win, Buckaroo, Eliyass and even Duke De Sessa.
The lads then also cover off
Ep.54 - Grand Final Recap w. Paps
On this weeks episode of The Early Crow, PAPS IS BACK! We touch on what was a down day for the Sydney Swans in the AFL Grand Final. Tom speaks about the game, Brisbanes elite performance and year as well as looking ahead to next year. The lads then quickly touch on the Australian Summer of Cricket with Cameron Green out before getting stuck right into EYES ON PONIES!
Spring Carnival is in the air
Ep. 12 - The Captains Run
We asked, you commented, we answered. Over 30 submissions for you asking why your horse could win on the weekend and Dicko answered. We covered the Caulfield Guineas, Might & Power, Schillachi, Toorak, Roman Consul & Hill Stakes as well as found two bets at Caulfield & Rosehill.
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Ep. 53 - Forgive Good Horses For One Bad Run!
On this weeks episode, Dicko & Pratty sit down and discuss the controversy that was in this years NRL grand final. Talk about the elite weekend The Mailbag Bloodstock team had with winners in Lazy Susan & Cruz Missle as well as recap The Turnbull in depth. Then round out the episode discussing the three group ones in Sydney & The Premiere.
0:00 - Intro
1:01 - NRL Grand Final
08:59 -
Ep. 11 - The Captains Run
This week on The Captains Run, Dicko & Pratty we're joined by Matt Rix a very keen NRL punter and host of The POD Pod - NRL Supercoach. Rixy has been betting on the NRL and been in the wagering industry for a long time and gives us his take on the NRL Grand Final this weekend! Storm v Panthers.
The lads cover off Friday Night @ The Valley, as well as both big race day at Randwick for The Met
Ep. 52 - Broadsidings Rose, AFL GF & Gallant Son?
Dicko & Pratty reflect this week on the podcast on the AFL Grand Final which was disappointing for the Swannies. Also touch on Week 3 of the NRL Finals, Presidents cup and then cover off the Manikato, Feehan, Golden Rose & Sandown stakes on the weekend!
0:00 - Introduction & AFL
12:35 - NRL Finals Week 3
17:45 - Presidents Cup
20:32 - Eyes On Ponies (Golden Rose, Manikato, Feehan &
Ep. 10 - The Captains Run
In 19 minutes, you are getting in your ears The Manikato Stakes, Golden Rose, Sandown Stakes, Feehan Stakes, Shannon Stakes, The ENTIRE Moonee Valley Card & plenty more bets at Rosehill!
00:00 - Introduction
00:52 - Rosehill
06:32 - Golden Rose
08:34 - Manikato Stakes
11:07 - Moonee Valley
15:04 - Sandown
16:35 - NRL Prelims
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Ep. 51 - Strawberry's & Cream On Friday!
An amazing weekend! Swans get the job done beating the Power. They now face the Lions in the Grand Final on Saturday! We also spoke a lot about the Ponies from the weekend! Autumn Glow, Buckaroo, Fangirl, Another Wil, I Am Me, The horses going toward The Everest & the sickness that was Ashford Street!
00:00 - Intro & Into The Granny
18:45 - NRL Finals Week 2
23:12 - Eyes On Ponies
43:05
Ep.9 - The Captains Run
The Underwood, 7 Stakes, Guineas Prelude, Tea Rose Stakes and the Testa Rossa Stakes to name a few of the elite races across Caulfield & Randwick!
This week on the captains run the lads unpack
01:19 - Randwick - Sydney Surf To Turf Day
05:31 - Caulfield - Underwood Stakes Day
14:43 - NRL - Week 2
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Ep. 50 - On The Whiteboard
We're raising the bat for the main podcast. 50 of the best but its just a raise the bat, show the stickers to keep the sponsors happy then get back on with our work! Speaking of Sponsors. Makita. This episode is proudly presented by Makita XGT 40 Volt Max. More Power, More Intelligent, More Efficient, More Makita.
We launched into two elite AFL semi finals to discuss. The Sydney Swans now pl
Ep. 8 - The Captains Run
Group one racing at Flemington what an absolute ripper. For all the feature races check out or The Early Crow v Wolfden content but on todays episode the three lads speak about
0:00 - Rosehill
4:33 - Flemington
6:50 - Thousand Guineas Futures
8:53 - NRL Finals
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Ep. 49 - The Glory of the Sydney Swans!
Like what we did there? Glory for Mornington Glory winning the Group 1 Moir at the valley!
Firstly the lads unpacked Tom Papleys performance for the Sydney Swans, getting the chocolates over the Giants and going straight through to the Prelims! We then discuss the Group 1 winner and the rest of the card at Moonee Valley. The elite racing in Sydney with I Am Me, Bella Nipotina and Manaal. Chapter
Ep. 7 - The Captain Run ft. In The Pocket
Betting, betting and more betting. This time on more than just the Ponies & NRL! Firstly PharJack joined us to talk to the family about The Valley, where we have the Moir Stakes as well as a number of key races that will shape the spring. Then we were joined by Regan Bayliss to chat about his new NFL tipping service "In The Pocket". Tips, Multi's & Futures for the NFL!
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Ep. 48 - Qualifying Final On The Doorstep!
How good was the weekends sport. A few great games in the NRL, The Tour Championship was amazing and what a golfer Scottie Scheffler is and racing was unbelievable on the weekend. Pinstriped, Autumn Glow, Storm Boy, Another Wil and Craig just to name a few.
This week the lads sat down and discussed
0:00 - Introduction & AFL Finals
12:14 - NRL
14:44 - Scottie Scheffler
19:28 - Eyes On Ponies
Ep. 6 - The Captains Run
The more stakes racing the better! GROUP 1 WEEKEND IN MELBOURNE! Captains run is BACK this week just Paps & Pratty. Horse racing galore, spring futures betting, NRL & Golf to round out the 6th instalment!
Pride of Jenni v Mr Brightside
Gatsby v Storm Boy
ITS ALL HAPPENING! This week Paps and Pratty go through
00:00 - Introduction & Rosehill
06:21 - Memsie Stakes
09:04 - Future Bets
Ep. 47 - Minor Premiers, Joliestar & What Day Is It?
WHAT A WEEKEND OF SPORT! Swans got the Minor Premiership in the bag. The NRL was competitive as always and what a great way to start the "spring" in the horse racing. The Winx stakes was a cracker big run by Via Sistina but how good was Joliestar!
The lads discuss as always
00:00 - Introduction and AFL Finals
12:10 - NRL
16:44 - Golf
21:11 - Eyes On Ponies
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Ep. 5 - The Captains Run
This week on the betting show that is The Captains Run, did someone say a $51 futures bet? Spring Racing Carnival is in the air!
0:00 - Intro
01:02 - Randwick
04:15 - Moonee Valley
07:01 - BMW Championship
10:09 - NRL Round 25
11:50 - Horse Racing Futures
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Ep. 46 - In The Bleachers, Group 1 Gatsby? & Phars Win!
The lads are back at it again as always with plenty to discuss with spring being in the air! Stay tuned to the whole episode as well for a couple of Wednesday tips! They discuss
00:00 - Intro, Mailbag Bloodstock Opportunity & Swans Game
14:57 - AFL Season Chat. Big Last Round
17:54 - NRL - Panters v Storm what a game!
24:13 - Paps Inside Word About NSW State Of Origin Side
25:29 - Golf - St J
Ep.4 - The Captains Run
Back for another episode of the captains run talking all things betting!
0:00 - Intro & Eyes On Ponies
8:46 - NRL
11:51 - Golf
16:20 - UFC
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Ep. 45: Fight Camp w. PharJack
The lads this week were joined early on by Jack 'PharJack' Jenkins ahead of UFC 305 in Perth! hen Paps joined later on. What went down was
0:00 - Fight Camp w. PharJack
10:34 - Swans w. PharJack
11:33 - Horses w. PharJack
20:57 - Paps Joins + Swans v Pies
38:33 - NRL
39:22 - Olympics
49:55 - Golf
52:08 - Eyes On Ponies
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