About Us
The Leg Up was founded by childhood mates Sam Wood and Blake Johnston, who combined their unique skill sets to build one of Australia's most successful tipping service and largest racing/wagering communities.
With a growing team - their sole aim is to help punters be better informed and make better betting decisions driving the importance of strategic staking and discipline.
The Goal: To build Australia’s largest and most successful community of long-term winning Members.
Our Story
Blake brings a lifetime in the racing industry, backed by extensive experience as a trader in both bookmaking and professional wagering. Sam compliments this with his background in running multiple successful companies and his insight into the technical and marketing side of the betting world.
What started as a podcast has grown into a powerhouse — amassing nearly 300 million views and over 70,000 followers across social media platforms.
Today, The Leg Up is recognised as one of the highest-rated tipping services in the country, driven by a passionate team of punters and content creators who live and breathe the game.