Exclusive Melbourne Form Previews, Price Assessments and Mounting Yard Mail in Partnership with The Straight.

The Good Oil provides sharp, professional insights, featuring previews, price assessments and Mounting Yard Mail, with a particular focus on race-day presentation, parade observations, behavioural cues, and key market intelligence.

Curated by respected analyst Aaron Gooden, The Good Oil gives punters an edge and understanding that the form guide alone can’t offer. It’s the kind of intel the professionals rely on — now accessible to you.

What You Get:

  • Early and raceday Price Assessments on every runner, including
  • Speed maps, tempo assessments
  • Pre-Race Parade Mail: Concise commentary on key physical attributes, fitness levels, temperament and suitability to conditions.
  • Real-Time Betting Intel: Market moves that matter
  • Staking advice
  • Only What Matters: No fluff. Just sharp, reliable mail from trusted voices from the mounting yard.

The Focus:

  • Victorian Racing Only: Metropolitan and selected key provincial meetings.
  • Direct to You: Timely updates via discord, designed for mobile-first access on race day.
  • A partnership with The Straight: A collaboration that brings together top-tier betting expertise and elite journalism.

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Saturday Price Assessments & Mounting Yard Mail

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Wednesday & Saturday Price Assessments & Mounting Yard Mail

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