The Final Furlong Podcast

One of the best jockeys of his generation and a multiple Grade 1 winner, Aidan Coleman joins Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills to preview the key novice races at the 2026 Cheltenham Festival. The focus begins with a highly competitive running of the Arkle Novice Chase, where Lulamba, Kopek Des Bordes, Romeo Coolio, Kargese, Irish Panther and Steel Ally are set to clash. Aidan reveals the horse he would most like to ride and gives his insight into how the race may unfold. Attention then turns to the Brown Advisory Novices' Chase, with a strong field including Final Demand, Kaid d'Authie, The Big Westerner, Wendigo, Western Fold, Kitzbuhel, Oscars Brother and Sixmilebridge. The team assess the leading contenders and put forward a 16/1 betting angle in the 3m1f contest. The discussion then shifts to the novice hurdlers, with leading contenders Old Park Star, Mighty Park, El Cairos, Mydaddypaddy, Idaho Sun and Sober Glory analysed in detail, before a deep dive into the Turners Novice Hurdle featuring No Drama This End, Skylight Hustle, Talk The Talk, Act Of Innocence and others. 🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET: Aidan Coleman’s insight on the Arkle and novice chasers Key contenders for the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase A 16/1 betting angle in one of the week’s major races In-depth analysis of the leading novice hurdlers Early thinking on the Turners Novice Hurdle 🧠 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS: Cheltenham novice races are often where reputations are made, but they are also some of the most competitive and difficult races to assess. Having insight from a rider with top-level experience offers a different perspective on how these races are run, how horses are likely to be ridden, and which contenders stand out. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the sharpest minds in horse racing betting, Gavin Lynch joins Emmet Kennedy for a Final Furlong Podcast special, recored live at Punchestown racecourse, with his complete cheatsheet for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, presented by 1xBet Ireland. In under an hour, Gavin breaks down every major race across all four days, sharing his shortlists, key contenders, and betting angles for the week ahead. Alongside the race-by-race analysis, Gavin explains how to approach Cheltenham from a betting perspective, including how to handle handicaps, manage volume across the week, and identify where the value lies in the current markets. BETTING ANGLES: Gavin also shares a Trixie and Lucky 63, built around runners in: Princess Royal National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Featuring selections priced at 9/1, 8/1, 7/1, 6/1, 11/2, and 10/3, combining to a potential return of 115,341/1. 🏇 RACES COVERED: Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) Arkle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1) Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) Liberthine Mares' Chase (Grade 2) Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) Cheltenham is the most competitive betting week of the year. Success comes from preparation, discipline, and having a clear plan. This episode gives you: A structured shortlist for every major race A clear way to approach the week Insight into where the strongest betting opportunities may be FOLLOW THE FINAL FURLONG: Subscribe for daily Cheltenham previews, betting insights, and expert analysis throughout the Festival. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide is back, and the team are coming in hot after tipping eight winners last weekend. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to break down Saturday’s ITV Racing from Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury, with strong NAPs, confident opinions and big-price angles across the card. If you’re betting this weekend, this is your full race-by-race guide. 🟥 This Week’s Headline Bets NAPs at 8/1, 11/2 & 13/8 A 22/1 outsider put forward by Andy A standout NAP backed by three of the panel Multiple handicap angles across the ITV races 🏇 Races Previewed Kelso 1:10 – Handicap Chase (2m1f) 2:15 – Premier Novices’ Hurdle (G2) 2:55 – Morebattle Hurdle (2m) Andy Newton’s NAP of the weekend (11/2) runs here. 3:30 – Handicap Hurdle (2m5f) George Gorman’s NAP (8/1) lines up in a competitive handicap. Doncaster 1:55 – Safe Gambling Handicap Chase (2m½f) The most popular NAP of the weekend ➡️ Three of the panel land on the same horse 2:30 – Grimthorpe Handicap Chase (3m2f) Andy fires in a 22/1 selection in one of the toughest handicaps of the day. Newbury 3:15 – Veterans’ Handicap Chase (3m2f) Experience vs form in a staying test. 3:45 – Greatwood Gold Cup (Premier Handicap, 2m4f) One of the strongest fancies of the entire weekend (11/4) ➡️ A major betting angle from the panel 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch the full show on YouTube 💬 Comment: Who is your NAP this weekend? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nicky Henderson has ruled Constitution Hill out of the Champion Hurdle — effectively bringing his jumps career to a close. On this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jaime Wrenn react to the bombshell announcement. 🟥 Constitution Hill: What Now? After a striking debut on the All Weather, the focus shifts. • What can he realistically achieve on the Flat? • What is his ideal trip? • 10f? 12f? Further? • What does the data say about his stride profile and sectional efficiency? Adam brings the numbers. The debate gets detailed. Is there genuine Group-class potential — or are expectations running away? 🟦 Champion Hurdle – Full Contender Breakdown With Constitution Hill gone, we go runner-by-runner through: The New Lion Brighterdaysahead Lossiemouth Golden Ace Poniros Ballyburn Anzadam Alexei Who is now underpriced? Who has been overlooked? Who is the most likely winner? 🟩 Selections & Betting Angles Each panellist gives their Champion Hurdle selection. Plus: Adam has three fresh ante-post bets, including a 50/1 shot Emmet shares three Festival bets available @ 20/1, 16/1, & 10/1 Jaime gives his 16/1 handicap hurdle play for Cheltenham 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cheltenham Festival preparation is already underway — and the stable tours are starting to shape the narrative. On this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by TalkSPORT’s senior racing commentator Rupert Bell, fresh from visiting the yards of Ben Pauling, Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins. This is insight straight from the source — what trainers are saying, how horses are moving, and which names are being quietly talked up ahead of March. 🟥 Constitution Hill – What Now? The talking point of the week: Constitution Hill’s debut on the Flat at Southwell It was visually striking — but it raises a major question: Should Nicky Henderson stick to the Champion Hurdle plan or rethink entirely? Rupert gives a clear, strong view on: • What the run actually told us • Whether it enhances or complicates his Cheltenham chances • The decision Henderson now faces 🟦 Cheltenham Stable Tour Intelligence Rupert shares what he’s learned from being on the ground with: • Willie Mullins – strength in depth and key Festival targets • Gordon Elliott – which horses are being primed quietly • Ben Pauling – emerging British contenders This is not second-hand opinion — it’s direct insight from the yards shaping the Festival markets. 🟩 British Chances & Banker Pick With Ireland dominating recent Festivals, the big question remains: Where are Britain’s strongest chances? Rupert outlines: • The leading British contenders • Who is being underestimated • And the one horse he’s prepared to call a banker 🎯 Why This Episode Matters If you’re betting Cheltenham or tracking the markets, this is early, informed intelligence from inside the leading yards — combined with strong opinions on the biggest talking points of the week. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The second Yes/No Gameshow of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival season is here with the attention Switched to the Mares races. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Lizzie Kelly, Jaime Wrenn and Barry Doyle to take on the ante-post market leaders with 1xBet Ireland — with the favourite for both races facing the same question: YES… or NO? Each panellist votes. No fence-sitting. Then they justify it. This is where conviction meets pressure.If you’re betting Cheltenham ante-post, this episode forces you to take a stance. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide is back. After landing five winners last Saturday and hitting 33/1, 11/4, 5/2, 9/4 and 5/6 in our Punchestown special, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to break down Saturday’s ITV Racing card with strong opinions, confident NAPs and big-price angles across Kempton, Lingfield, Newcastle and Fairyhouse. This is a deep dive into the races that matter — with clear betting positions and prices that stand out. 💰 This Week’s Best Bets George: 11/1 NAP (Fairyhouse) + 7/1 Next Best (Newcastle) Andy: 9/2 NAP (Eider Chase) + 12/1 & 16/1 Kempton picks Peter: 5/2 NAP (Kempton) Emmet: Lucky 31 across 2/1, 11/4, 7/1, 9/1 & 9/2 selections 🟥 Feature Debate Constitution Hill at Southwell Can he bounce back under Oisin Murphy on the All-Weather? A fascinating talking point with strong views from the panel. 🏇 Race-by-Race Preview 3:35 Kempton — Trophy Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap, 3m) Sam Thomas has dominated this race in recent years. Last year’s winner Katate Dori returns off an 11lb higher mark — can he defy it? 1:10 Kempton — Handicap Hurdle (2m5f) Paul Nicholls targets the meeting but hasn’t won this race since 2010.Fasol returns off the same mark after a solid C&D effort in the Lanzarote. 1:25 Lingfield — Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed, 5f) Diligent Harry bids to regain his crown in a sharp sprint test. 1:45 Kempton — Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (G2) Precious Man heads the market after a C&D win. What do we make of One Horse Town and the expensive recruit Fantasy World? 2:00 Lingfield — Winter Derby (G3, 1m2f) The Gosden-trained Chancellor steps up in trip — is he the one to beat? 2:25 Kempton — Pendil Novices’ Chase (G2) Jax Junior is odds-on after a dominant handicap win. Nicholls’ Go West adds intrigue given the yard’s outstanding record. 2:43 Newcastle — Eider Chase (4m1½f) A brutal staying test. Andy’s 9/2 NAP comes here — and the panel break down the key profiles. 3:00 Kempton — Dovecote Novices’ Hurdle (G2) A race with strong Festival implications and contrasting profiles. 3:15 Fairyhouse — Bobbyjo Chase (G3, 3m2f) A key Grand National trial — and home to George’s 11/1 NAP. 🎯 Why This Episode Matters Proven recent profit: multiple winners including 33/1 Strong NAPs and aligned opinions across the panel Big-priced handicap angles the market may underestimate Key trials for Cheltenham and Aintree emerging 🎧 Listen & Watch 🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms 📺 Watch the full show on YouTube 💬 Comment: Who is your NAP this weekend? 👍 Like & share to support the show 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first Yes/No Gameshow of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival season is here. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Lizzie Kelly, Jaime Wrenn and Barry Doyle to take on the ante-post market leaders with 1xBet Ireland — and every favourite faces the same question: YES… or NO? Each panellist votes. No fence-sitting. Then they justify it. This is where conviction meets pressure. 🟥 Champion Hurdle The New Lion – 9/4 favourite Is he a worthy market leader — or too short in a race that punishes hype? 🟦 Mares’ Hurdle Lossiemouth – 10/11 Banker or blowout? 🟩 Stayers’ Hurdle Teahupoo – 13/8 Can he regain his crown? Or is he vulnerable at the top? 🟨 Champion Chase Majborough – 7/4 The heir apparent? Or a short-priced risk in a division that bites back? 🟧 Ryanair Chase Fact To File – EvensGaelic Warrior – 7/4 Two heavyweights. But will either run? If lining up, are they bombproof? 🟪 Gold Cup Fact To File – 4/1Jango Baie – 9/2 Is the market right? Or is the Gold Cup picture far more open than it looks? 🎯 What You’ll Get Clear Yes/No verdicts on every Festival favourite Strong disagreements One favourite each panel member is prepared to oppose One favourite each is confident will deliver If you’re betting Cheltenham ante-post, this episode forces you to take a stance. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple & all podcast platforms📺 Watch the full show on YouTube💬 Comment below: Which favourite are you backing — and which one are you taking on? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Punchestown Grand National Trial Betting Guide | 6/1 NAP, Elliott Trends & Festival Clues Emmet Kennedy is joined by Jaime Wrenn, Andy Newton and Sean Crowe to mark your card for 1xBet Grand National Trial Day at Punchestown. This is one of the most informative staying handicap chases in Ireland — and the stats are impossible to ignore. 🟥 2:30 Punchestown – 1xBet Grand National Trial (Listed) Gordon Elliott has won 6 of the last 10, including the last four. Last year’s winner Fortunedefortunata returns off a higher mark, now with a 5lb claimer on board. Sean Crowe makes Lucky Lyreen his 6/1 NAP with 1xBet Ireland. We also discuss: • A 15/2 play • A 16/1 angle • The profile that keeps winning this race 🟦 2:00 Punchestown – Beginners Chase Willie Mullins won this last year and runs Kiss Will, previously favourite in both chase starts. Beaten last time out in the same Leopardstown race has produced Galopin Des Champs and Fact To File. But the team are split. Soldier In Milan who was 4/1 for that Leopardstown race, is Emmet’s NAP of the weekend. If his jumping sharpens up, two of the panel believe he has serious upside. 🟩 1:30 Punchestown – Noel Byrne Memorial Rated Novice Chase Can Pure Steel bounce back at a track and trip he has already won over? 🟨 3:00 Punchestown – Sheila Bourke Novice Hurdle Heads Up is considered NAP material by one of the panel. Andy brings a stat that makes the race more complicated. 🟪 3:32 – Maiden Hurdle The long-awaited hurdles debut of Barry Connell’s Ksar Fatal. 🟧 4:32 – INH Flat Race The team highlight a horse currently 40/1 for the Champion Bumper with 1xBet Ireland.  🎯 Plus • A charity race with a standout contender • Festival angles emerging • Two strong weekend NAPs • Big-priced plays throughout the card If you’re betting Punchestown, this is your full preview. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the first of our special Festival countdown interviews, Emmet Kennedy sits down with legendary Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation about his leading contenders for March. 🟥 Jonbon – Ascot, Ryanair & Maturity Jonbon is now 10, chasing another Grade 1 and stepping up in trip at Ascot. Henderson explains: Why Jonbon is now far more amenable than in his early days The real purpose of the cheekpieces His concerns about soft ground Whether 2m5f is within range And why the Ryanair Chase may now be the natural Festival target Could he yet add another top-level victory to his CV and edge closer to the greats? 🟦 Supreme & Arkle – The New Generation Henderson also discusses: Old Park Star – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favourite What makes him different? Is he ready for the white heat of Festival day? Lulamba – Arkle favourite after his Game Spirit success Does he deserve to be at the head of the market? 🟩 Constitution Hill – The Big Question Why run a former Champion Hurdler on the All-Weather over 1m4f? Henderson explains the thinking behind the move — and addresses the dilemma surrounding a return to the Champion Hurdle after three falls in his last four hurdle starts. 🟨 Gold Cup & Staying Division • Impose Toi and the Stayers’ Hurdle picture • Jango Baie and his Gold Cup credentials • How Henderson assesses readiness for Cheltenham versus protecting a horse’s long-term future This is a detailed, candid conversation about stable stars, Festival strategy and the balancing act of managing elite National Hunt talent. If you’re serious about understanding the Cheltenham Festival markets, this is essential listening. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide is back, and this is a stacked Saturday across Ascot, Haydock and Wincanton. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to preview every major ITV race, with strong opinions, big-priced handicaps and Grade 1 headliners. 🟥 3:35 Ascot – Ascot Chase (Grade 1) – 2m5f Jonbon is unbeaten in three starts at Ascot and goes for his 12th Grade 1 victory. Standing in his way is Pic D’Orhy, bidding for a third consecutive win in this race. Does Jonbon extend his Ascot dominance, or is this Pic D’Orhy’s race again? 🟦 1:15 Ascot – Novices’ Hurdle – 2m3½f One of George’s strongest fancies of the entire weekend runs here and is currently available at 4/1 with 1xBet Ireland. 🟩 1:35 Wincanton – Kingwell Hurdle (G2) – 1m7f Could Alexi force his way into the Champion Hurdle conversation in a clash with Paul Nicholls’ Rubaud? 🟨 1:50 Ascot – Reynoldstown Novices’ Chase (G2) – 3m Is Thomas Mor a good thing after his Grade 1 second last time, or could soft ground blunt his edge? 🟧 2:05 Haydock – Rendlesham Hurdle (G2) – 3m½f Kabral Du Mathan looks set to go off red hot favourite. But could old friend of the show French Ship turn this into a proper stamina test and cause an upset? 💰 Handicap Plays & Big-Price Angles 2:25 Ascot – Exchange Handicap Hurdle Andy Newton puts forward a strong 6/1 bet. 2:40 Haydock – Albert Bartlett Prestige Novices’ Hurdle (G2) A competitive renewal with 5/1 and 7/2 selections highlighted. 3:00 Ascot – Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) Two lively 12/1 shots make serious appeal. 3:15 Haydock – Grand National Trial (Premier Handicap) The team fire in 10/1 and 18/1 bets in a race that could shape Aintree markets. This is full-card coverage. Every key race dissected. Every major price discussed. If you’re betting Saturday, this is your prep. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for a full assessment of the Grade 1 novice chase division. We start with the Arkle Novices’ Chase (2m) – a race built on speed, precision and temperament. 🟥 Arkle Contenders Assessed Lulamba – now at the head of the market after his Game Spirit win. Does he deserve to be favourite? Kopek Des Bordes – raw ability or unfinished article? Romeo Coolio – pace or stamina? Does he truly belong over two miles? Kargese – could her hurdles class translate to fences? Steel Ally – unbeaten and still progressing. Salvator Mundi – Grade 1 hurdler, but does he fit this race? Irish Panther & Kappa Jy Pyke – dangerous outsiders or just numbers? Paul weighs the strengths and weaknesses of each and explains where the value may lie in a race that often rewards precision over hype. Then we move to the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (3m1f) – a completely different test. Stamina. Jumping under pressure. Gold Cup potential. 🟦 Brown Advisory Contenders Final Demand – top of the market. Is he the real deal over this trip? Kaid d’Authie – upward curve or flatterer? The Big Westerner – relentless galloper with Festival potential? Wendigo & Western Fold – dark horses with staying profiles. Kitzbuhel & Koktail Divin – classy but are they true three-milers? Oscars Brother – still improving. Sixmilebridge & Salver – underestimated or simply second tier? Paul explains which profile historically wins this race – and which types repeatedly fall short. 🎯 Plus: The novice handicap chasers Paul has already shortlisted. One 10/1 ante-post selection he believes is overpriced. How to approach these markets without getting trapped by recency bias. If you’re betting the novice chases at Cheltenham, this is the episode that gives structure to the chaos. 📘 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide 2026 For serious Festival punters, this is the definitive reference. Print & Digital Bundle available now. Use promo code FFCFBG26 at checkout on weatherbysshop.ie to get £4 off Print, Digital or Bundle editions. 🎧 Listen & Watch Subscribe on YouTube for Festival previews and analysis Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean Comment below: Who is your best novice chase bet at Cheltenham? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials👉 https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast | Weekend Review & Cheltenham Festival Clues Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Jaime Wrenn, and Barry Doyle to break down a huge weekend of National Hunt racing packed with Cheltenham Festival contenders. From Arkle favourites to Supreme dark horses, Gold Cup questions to handicap plots, this is a proper race-by-race review of what actually matters for March. 🟥 Arkle Chase picture – Lulamba takes over Lulamba followed in the hoofprints of Sprinter Sacre and Altior by winning the Game Spirit Chase (G2) and is now a strong favourite for the Arkle with 1xBet.  Can he give Nicky Henderson a seventh Arkle victory? We also assess: • Steel Ally – unbeaten in three starts over fences after the Kingmaker • Salvator Mundi – Grade 1 hurdler who split the panel completely • Does he belong at Cheltenham or is Aintree the better fit? 🟦 Supreme Novice Hurdle angles Sober Glory clocked a time over three seconds quicker than Tutti Quanti on the same card and now sits around 16/1 for the Supreme. Two of the panel are very keen. One isn’t convinced. Is he the real deal or just flattered by the clock? And speaking of Tutti Quanti – could he actually be a Champion Hurdle dark horse? 🟩 Gold Cup & staying chase clues Haiti Couleurs followed up his Welsh Grand National win with victory in the Denman Chase (G2). Could he follow the Native River path and develop into a Gold Cup contender? Plus: 🟨 Novice chasers to note Oscars Brother impressed in the Ten Up Novice Chase, but the eye-catcher was runner-up The Wallpark, now surprisingly dropped in the weights by the handicapper and firmly on the notebook list. 🟪 Cross Country & Festival specialists Vanillier made it back-to-back wins in the PP Hogan Memorial Cross Country Chase and looks set for another big run at Cheltenham. Is he primed for a second Festival success? 🟧 Juveniles & handicappers to follow We also highlight: • Highland Crystal • Saratoga • Munsif – strong Fred Winter profile • Oldschool Outlaw vs Bambino Fever • Zanoosh • Panda Boy for the Hunters Chase • Dinoblue in the Mares Chase Plus each panellist names their horses to follow from the weekend heading into the spring festivals. 🎁 Listener giveaway with 1xBet We’re teaming up with 1xBet to send listeners to the Punchestown Grand National Trial with VIP hospitality. To enter: Subscribe to the 1xBet YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Subscribe to The Final Furlong Podcast YouTube channel Comment below with your answer to our question, who trained the winner of last years 1xBet Grand National Trail at Punchestown? Competition runs from 9 February 2026 to 12 February 2026. One winner will be selected at random and contacted directly. With thanks to our betting partner 1xBet Ireland. https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide is back after landing winners at 14/1, 10/1, 7/1 and 5/2 last week. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to preview every key race from Newbury Racecourse and Warwick Racecourse, with their strongest bets, disagreements and big-price angles across a stacked Saturday card on ITV Racing, Sky Sports Racing and Racing TV. If you’re betting this weekend, this is your full roadmap. Feature races covered William Hill Hurdle (Premier Handicap) Can Let It Rain give the Skeltons another big Saturday winner? The team assess the market and the main dangers including All In You, Un Sens A La Vie and Tutti Quanti. Epic Boosts Novices’ Hurdle Sober Glory is considered NAP material by two of the panel, with Kadastral and Fantasy World the threats. Kingmaker Novices’ Chase (G2) Unbeaten Mambonumberfive steps up in class after an impressive Wayward Lad win. But Steel Ally, smooth-jumping and proven on soft, could make this tactical. Denman Chase (G2) Can L’Homme Presse end Venetia Williams’ cold spell? Or does Haiti Couleurs follow the path of Native River and stamp himself a staying chaser to follow? Game Spirit Chase (G2) A key Arkle prep.Lulamba is odds-on and unbeaten over fences. Is he the real deal? Plus Handicap hurdles, veterans’ chases and multiple double-figure selections the market may have missed. This week’s bets • Multiple NAPs • Strong handicap angles • Big-price plays • Confident opinions across all seven races 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops 💬 Comment: Who is your NAP of the weekend? 👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Jaime Wrenn and leading bloodstock agent Tom Malone to unpack an epic Dublin Racing Festival and, more importantly, what it means for Cheltenham Festival. Gold Cup division Fact To File produces a monster performance in the Irish Gold Cup, leading home a Willie Mullins 1-2-3. Now the big question: 👉 Supplement for the Gold Cup or defend the Ryanair? We also assess: • Gaelic Warrior and whether the Ryanair suits better • Galopin Des Champs bounce-back prospects • Inothewayurthinkin and whether last year’s hero is gone at the game Champion Chase Majborough finally explodes at Grade 1 level in the Dublin Chase. Can he deliver JP McManus a first Queen Mother Champion Chase? And can Marine Nationale realistically reverse the form in five weeks? Champion Hurdle Brighterdaysahead storms back in the Irish Champion Hurdle. With Lossiemouth likely heading to the Mares’, is the Champion now there for the taking? We highlight: • market reshuffles • overlooked contenders • an intriguing 20/1 angle Novices & Festival prospects • Talk The Talk – now Supreme second favourite • Old Park Star – how does he stack up? • Doctor Steinberg – Turners or Albert Bartlett? • Kaid d'Authie – Brown Advisory implications • Romeo Coolio – After a hard race, are his Arkle hopes fading? Plus a big debate about the Arkle betting. • Narciso Has – Triumph Hurdle claims Big prices to note Tom shares: • 50/1 Albert Bartlett play • 20/1 Champion Bumper angle • plus handicappers to keep firmly onside for March 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Final Furlong Podcast Dublin Racing Festival Day 2 Betting Guide is live. Fresh from tipping 12/1, 16/1, 5/1 and 9/4 winners last week, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Andy Newton and Jake Wilkes to break down every race at Leopardstown with their strongest bets, sharp disagreements and big-price angles. This is one of the best cards of the Irish season and a major source of Cheltenham Festival clues. Irish Champion Hurdle (G1)Lossiemouth returns to the scene of last year’s fall.Can she redeem herself, or will Brighterdaysahead reverse the December form and turn the tables?Harry Cobden takes over on Anzadam, with El Fabiolo and Poniros adding depth to a fascinating Grade 1. Novice Chase (G1)Final Demand is odds-on to win his second Grade 1 over fences…but one of the panel is keen to take him on. Tattersalls Novice Hurdle (G1)Willie Mullins has won 9 of the last 10 renewals.Is Talk The Talk, King Rasko Grey, Ballyfad or The Reverend the right one this year? Dublin Chase (G1)Round two: Marine Nationale vs Majborough vs Solness.Strong opinions on how that Christmas form stacks up. Handicaps and value plays• 10/1, 8/1 and 11/2 selections• A 5/1 handicap chase bet three of the team are confident about• 7/1, 8/1 and 11/1 hurdle angles• A 14/1 bumper play to finish the day• Multiple NAPs, including a 3/1 headline bet Every race covered. Every angle debated. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly previews and Festival insight 🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple and Podbean 💬 Comment your NAP of the weekend at the DRF ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dublin Racing Festival Day 1 is here and this is the betting roadmap serious punters wait for. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to break down every key race at Leopardstown and Sandown, with price-led analysis, strong opinions, and proper betting angles you won’t hear anywhere else. If you’re betting DRF or looking for Cheltenham clues, this is essential listening. Irish Gold Cup (G1)Galopin Des Champs chases a fourth straight win. Can Affordale Fury, Gaelic Warrior or I Am Maximus upset the king? Irish Arkle (G1)Romeo Coolio sets the standard, but does he really want further? The panel make a strong case for a Mullins alternative at the prices. Nathaniel Lacy (G1)Another Closutton conveyor belt. Is Doctor Steinberg the next Festival horse? Juvenile Hurdle (G1)Mange Tout already beat the favourite and gets the mares’ allowance. Three of the team think she’s the value play. Leopardstown handicaps & bumpersFestival plot horses, big prices and runners the market may be missing. Sandown – Scilly Isles (G1)Irish raiders dominate the betting and the panel are split. • 18/1 NAP• Multiple double-figure next bests• Strong handicap angles• Emmet’s new Lucky 63 after another profitable weekend Form, pace, profiles and price. No hype. No guesswork. If you’re serious about winning through the Dublin Racing Festival, start here. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your NAP of the weekend at the DRF? 👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week’s Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jamie Wrenn strip away the hype and analyse what Trials Day actually told us about the Cheltenham Festival. Not who won. But who improved their Festival chance — and who didn’t. 🟥 Champion Hurdle Division — Chaos Incoming The New Lion lands the Grade 2 International… but receiving weight from an inferior rival raises questions. Did he really advance his Champion Hurdle claims? With Sir Gino injured, the division suddenly looks wide open — and we reassess the entire market. 🟩 Stayers’ Hurdle — Gamble Landed, But Festival Horse? Ma Shantou bolts up in the Cleeve after a strong gamble. Emma Lavelle’s next Stayers winner? The panel are split: • One says Festival player • One says place chance • One says not even making the frame Plus: What now for Impose Toi after defeat? 🟦 Gold Cup Picture — Genuine Contenders or False Signals? Spillane’s Tower bounces back in the Cotswold Chase. But is he really a Gold Cup horse? We also break down: • L’Homme Presse • Grey Dawning • What the race historically means (and what it doesn’t) 🟨 Juveniles & Handicaps — Festival Plotters Emerging Maestro Conti wins the Triumph Trial Jagwar flatters again Favori De Champdou thrives in the Cross Country And we highlight: • Festival handicappers hiding in plain sight • A Fred Winter type to note • Jamie & Adam’s horses to follow If you’re betting Cheltenham seriously, this is essential prep. Real analysis. Real implications. No noise. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly Festival insight 🎧 Follow on Spotify & Apple for instant drops 💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 16/1, 12/1, 20/1, 14/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, Jake Wilkes and Peter Michael to break down every race on Trials Day at Cheltenham, plus the best betting angles at Doncaster and Fairyhouse. If you’re serious about Festival betting, this is the card that quietly produces winners for: • The Ultima • The Plate • The Stayers’ Hurdle • The Turners • The Albert Bartlett We strip away the hype and focus on profiles, trends and prices that actually matter. 🟥 Cheltenham Trials Day — Full Card Preview Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase A proven Festival pipeline. La Landaire, Simply The Betts, Mister Whitaker, Stage Star, Jagwar and others all came through this race. We highlight: • Double-figure angles • A 16/1 bet • Why “well-handicapped losers” often matter more than winners Exchange Handicap Chase Jagwar primed to step forward Moon d’Orange defends Strong Festival handicap clues hidden in the pace shape Glenfarclas Cross Country J’Arrive De L’Est must win to make the Festival Final Orders and Cromwell’s hot yard Course specialists only Cotswold Chase (G2) Grey Dawning vs L’Homme Presse vs Spillane’s Tower Gold Cup trial or red herring? Cleeve Hurdle (G2) Impose Toi carries a penalty History says that doesn’t matter Key Stayers’ Hurdle prep AIS Novices’ Hurdle Act Of Innocence bidding to book his Turners ticket 🟦 Doncaster & Fairyhouse River Don, Yorkshire Rose & Solerina clashes Plus big prices the market may have missed 💰 This Week’s NAPs Andy + Emmet: same Evens NAP Peter: 11/8 Friday & 15/8 Cheltenham Jake: 15/8 NAP, 20/1 NB, 9/2 Doncaster play Proper prices. Proper reasoning. No guesswork. If you bet Cheltenham seriously, this episode is essential preparation. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly previews & Festival insight 🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean 💬 Comment your NAP of the weekend Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. The link to 1xBet.ie is here: ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 1xBet knows the craic. Bet with your head, not above it. ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 💬 Comment below  👍 Likes appreciated. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this special edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, to strip away the noise, hype, and headline winners, and focus on the trends, profiles, and performances that actually matter for the Cheltenham Festival. If you’re serious about Festival betting, preparation beats guesswork, and this episode is built for that purpose. 🟥 THE FESTIVAL PIPELINES — RACE BY RACE 12:05 — Timeform Novices’ Handicap Chase A quietly productive Festival race that has historically fed: The Plate The Ultima Multiple Festival winners including La Landière, Un Temps Pour Tout, Stage Star We examine: well-handicapped losers What red flags suggest a horse is Saturday-fit but not Festival-class The biggest historical mistake punters make reading this race 12:40 — JCB Triumph Trial Juvenile Hurdle (G2) One of the most important Triumph trials of the season. We discuss: How much juveniles can improve between January and March A potential star for Paul Nicholls? Traits that scream “Festival candidate” 1:15 — Exchange Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) A key feeder for: The Plate The Ultima Occasionally even the Ryanair We ask: Does winning here help or hurt Festival handicapping? Why finishing strongly can matter more than winning Whether Jaguar is a Grade 1 winner in waiting  1:50 — Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase Specialist Festival division. We assess: Experience vs upside: Final Orders vs J’Arrive De L’Est The impact of age, banks experience, and course form The most common misread punters make in these races 2:25 — Cotswold Chase (G2) Is it still relevant as a Gold Cup Trail? We debate: How many Gold Cup winners this race has actually produced Why this running could be a slog Grey Dawning, Spillane’s Tower, and what really matters historically 3:00 — International Hurdle (G2) Champion Hurdle implications loom large. We analyse: How strong a Champion Hurdle guide this race really is Sir Gino, The New Lion, and the market’s role 3:35 — Pertemps Network Cleeve Hurdle (G2) A vital Stayers’ Hurdle pipeline. We look at: How often Cleeve winners follow up in March The critical age profile Impose Toi, Strong Leader, Doddiethegreat Whether mares remain underestimated in staying divisions 4:10 — AIS Novices’ Hurdle (G2) Albert Bartlett and Ballymore clues. We discuss: Which Festival race this most often feeds into Another Henderson novice ace? Separating genuine stayers from flat-track bullies Bounce risk, trainer patterns, and stamina tells 🟦 BONUS: DONCASTER TRIALS Quickfire Festival relevance from: River Don Novices’ Hurdle Yorkshire Rose Mares’ Hurdle Solerina Mares Novice Hurdle  Including: Which Doncaster races translate best to Cheltenham Nurse Susan: Pertemps or Mares angle? Horses worth tracking regardless of Saturday’s result 📘 WEATHERBYS CHELTENHAM FESTIVAL BETTING GUIDE 2026 For serious Festival punters, this is the book that separates preparation from guesswork. Print & Digital Bundle available now. Usually €23.95 — already a 45% saving — but Final Furlong listeners save even more.🎟️ Use promo code FFCFBG26 at checkout on weatherbysshop.ie or weatherbysshop.co.ukGet £4 off Print, Digital, or Bundle editions. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials.👉 https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for Festival prep, trends & sharp analysis🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Which Trials Day runner are you keeping onside for March?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow The Final Furlong community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices