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The spotlight falls on the Tattersalls Musidora Stakes and the Al Basti Equiworld Dubai Dante Stakes, two of the key trial races for the Oaks and Derby at Epsom.

🏆 CLASSIC TRIAL FOCUS

The panel assess whether Aidan O’Brien can continue his outstanding run of form in the major Classic trials.

• Strong confidence behind 9/2 and 10/1 selections in the feature races
• Full breakdown of the leading Derby and Oaks contenders
• Insight into which horses could emerge as major Epsom players

🔥 BIG-PRICED BETS & VALUE ANGLES

Alongside the Group races, the team highlight:

• Big-priced selections across the handicaps
• Horses to follow in the novice races
• Strong betting angles throughout the meeting

🌟 YORKSHIRE CUP & BANKER BET

The team also put forward:

• A strong selection for the Yorkshire Cup
• A confident 5/2 banker on Day 1 strongly supported by Georgia, Adam and Jaime

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full York Dante Meeting betting guide
• Derby and Oaks trial analysis
• Strong value selections including 10/1 and 9/2 bets
• Horses to follow from the handicaps and novice races
• Insight into the key Classic contenders

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman, Jaime Wrenn and Jake Wilkes bring you the Weekend Betting Guide, previewing the best betting angles from a huge weekend of racing featuring major Epsom Classic clues at Lingfield, strong cards at Ascot, and key races from Leopardstown and Paris Longchamp.

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🏆 LINGFIELD OAKS TRIAL PREVIEW

The panel are strongly aligned on a 9/2 shot with 1xBet Ireland to win the Lingfield Oaks Trial, with Emmet making her his NAP of the weekend.

• Four of the panel are in agreement
• Two of the team already backed her at 66/1 for the Oaks at Epsom

🔥 DERBY TRIAL INSIGHT

There is more agreement in the Derby Trial, with a 4/1 selection strongly fancied by multiple members of the panel.

• Back In Black expected to return to winning ways in the feature handicap on the card

🌟 ASCOT, LEOPARDSTOWN & FRANCE

The team also highlight strong betting angles at Ascot, while most of the panel believe Aidan O’Brien can continue his Classic domination at ParisLongchamp with:

• Puerto Rico
• Diamond Necklace

At Leopardstown, there is confidence behind Donnacha O’Brien’s Shaihaan in the:

Cashel Palace Hotel Derby Trial Stakes (Group 3)

• Currently available at 50/1 for the Derby at Epsom

🎯 PANEL NAPS

Andy Newton
NAP: 7/4

George Gorman
NAP: 2/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 11/4

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 9/2

Jake Wilkes
NAP: 15/8

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Weekend Betting Guide
• Oaks and Derby trial analysis
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Strong agreement selections at 9/2 and 4/1
• Insight into future Epsom Classic contenders

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Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jaime Wrenn preview the best bets at the Chester Cup meeting, beginning with Wednesday’s action at one of the most informative meetings of the flat season.

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With the Cheshire Oaks and Chester Vase regularly producing future Classic winners, the team assess whether this year’s renewal could once again reveal the next Oaks and Derby stars.

Last season the meeting produced Epsom heroes Minnie Hauk and Lambourn — and this year’s contenders could be just as exciting.

🏆 CHESHIRE OAKS PREVIEW

The panel focus on:

• I’m The One
• Amelia Earhart
• Sugar Island, who could outrun her odds

The race could provide major clues for the Epsom Oaks.

🔥 CHESTER VASE STAKES

Benvenuto Cellini is expected to prove difficult to beat if running to form, as Aidan O’Brien bids for a sixth win in the last 11 runnings of the race.

• Emmet also highlights a 9/1 betting angle in the final race on Wednesday’s card

🌟 DEE STAKES & ORMONDE STAKES

The team explain why Constitution River should take plenty of beating in the Dee Stakes, with Aidan O’Brien having won seven of the last 10 renewals.

In the Ormonde Stakes:

• Jan Brueghel escapes a penalty and is the mount of Ryan Moore
• But questions remain after 285 days off the track
• The panel are keen on Illinois to win back-to-back renewals at 3/1 with 1xBet

🏇 CHESTER CUP & FEATURE RACES

• Lambourn returns in the Group 2 Huxley Stakes
• The team attempt to crack a difficult renewal of the Chester Cup

👀 GUINEAS REVIEW & HORSES TO FOLLOW

The show also looks back on the first Classics of the season:

• Bow Echo’s brilliant 2000 Guineas victory for George Boughey and Billy Loughnane
• What could the unbeaten son of Night Of Thunder achieve next?
• True Love gives Aidan O’Brien an eighth 1000 Guineas victory
• Plus key horses to follow from the Newmarket weekend

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🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Chester Cup meeting preview
• Analysis of the Cheshire Oaks and Chester Vase
• Strong betting angles including a 9/1 selection
• Derby and Oaks clues from Chester
• Horses to follow after the Guineas weekend

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Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, George Gorman and Andy Newton are back with the Weekend Betting Guide for a huge weekend of racing featuring the first Classics of the flat season at Newmarket, competitive handicaps at Thirsk, and top-class jumps action from Punchestown.

The feature race is the 2000 Guineas, where unbeaten Bow Echo puts his perfect record on the line against Aidan O’Brien’s Gstaad and Charlie Appleby’s Distant Storm.

One of the panel makes Distant Storm their NAP of the weekend at 5/1.

🏆 2000 GUINEAS PREVIEW

3:35 – Newmarket – 2000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) – 1m

• Can Bow Echo maintain his unbeaten record?
• Strong support for Distant Storm at 5/1
• Debate over the chances of Gstaad for Aidan O’Brien

🔥 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• Andrew Balding’s Double Rush strongly fancied to follow up at Newmarket
• Andy’s best bet of the weekend is currently 6/1
• George’s strongest selection is priced at 9/1
• Adam’s NAP also runs at 6/1

🌟 1000 GUINEAS PREVIEW

3:35 – Newmarket – 1000 Guineas Stakes (Group 1) – 1m

The panel also give their thoughts and early betting angles for the 1000 Guineas on Sunday.

🏇 SUPPORTING RACES PREVIEWED

1:45 – Newmarket – Heritage Handicap (Class 2) – 6f

2:20 – Newmarket – Suffolk Stakes (Heritage Handicap) – 1m1f

2:40 – Thirsk – Thirsk Hunt Cup Handicap – 1m

2:55 – Newmarket – Palace House Stakes (Group 3) – 5f

4:15 – Punchestown – Irish EBF Mares Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4½f

• The expected coronation of Queen Wodhooh

4:55 – Punchestown – Ballymore Champion Four Year Old Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full 2000 and 1000 Guineas betting guide
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Strong value selections including 9/1, 6/1 and 5/1 picks
• Insight into the key races at Newmarket, Thirsk and Punchestown
• Analysis of the opening Classics of the flat season

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The star attraction is Lossiemouth, with the Champion Hurdler looking set to give Willie Mullins another major Grade 1 success in the Boodles Champion Hurdle.

🏆 FEATURE RACE – BOODLES CHAMPION HURDLE (GRADE 1)

6:40 – Punchestown – Boodles Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m

The panel assess whether Lossiemouth can continue her dominance and add another major Festival victory to her remarkable record.

🔥 KEY BETTING ANGLES

4:15 – Punchestown – Uniquely Champion Hunters Chase – 3m½f

• Jake is confident that Its On The Line can win this race for the third consecutive year

4:50 – Punchestown – Glencarraig Lady Francis Flood Mares Chase (Grade 2) – 2m4½f

• Andy strongly sides with Dinoblue for back-to-back wins
• Emmet puts forward a 10/1 alternative

5:25 – Punchestown – Novice Handicap Chase (Listed Race) – 2m4½f

• Significant confidence behind a 5/1 Willie Mullins runner

6:00 – Punchestown – Alanna Homes Champion Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4½f

• The panel believe King Rasko Grey only has to get round to win

7:10 – Punchestown – FRS Fencing Handicap Hurdle – 2m

• Emmet highlights a 10/1 betting angle

7:40 – Punchestown – Stables Restaurant Naas INH Flat Race – 2m3f

• The panel are all in agreement on the horse to side with in the closing race

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Punchestown Day 4 betting guide
• Analysis of the Boodles Champion Hurdle
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Strong value angles including 10/1 selections
• Insight into the key Grade 1 races and handicaps

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With strong opinions, confident NAPs and multiple big-priced selections, the team break down the key betting angles for one of the biggest weekends of the racing year.

🏆 2000 GUINEAS PREVIEW

Unbeaten Bow Echo puts his perfect record on the line in the 2000 Guineas, but the panel debate whether George Boughey’s colt deserves to be such a short-priced favourite.

• One of the team makes Distant Storm their NAP of the weekend
• A confident 16/1 selection is strongly put forward by Laura
• Georgia looks for another huge-priced winner with a 25/1 shot
• Adam sides with two of the panel and reveals his best bet

The team also assess whether Charlie Appleby and Godolphin can continue their outstanding recent record in the race.

🌟 1000 GUINEAS PREVIEW

In the 1000 Guineas, Aidan O’Brien’s Precise bids for a third Group 1 victory, but the panel are keen to take on the favourite.

• Two of the panel are strongly aligned on a 10/1 selection
• That horse is also Adam’s NAP of the weekend
• Georgia highlights a fascinating 33/1 outsider, described as the buzz horse of Lambourn

🇺🇸 KENTUCKY DERBY PREVIEW

The show then heads to Churchill Downs, where HHH Racing Podcast experts Ryan Anderson and Charlie Freemanprovide their insight into the 152nd Kentucky Derby.

The team discuss the leading contenders including:

• Commandment
• Renegade
• The Puma
• Chief Wallabee
• Further Ado

Plus their trifecta picks and a confident best bet for the first leg of the Triple Crown.

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full 2000 and 1000 Guineas preview
• Kentucky Derby betting guide
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including 33/1, 25/1, 16/1 and 10/1
• Insight from journalists, jockeys and performance analysts

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The feature race sees Teahupoo bid to win the Champion Stayers Hurdle for the third consecutive year, while Gordon Elliott continues his pursuit of the Champion Trainer title.

🏆 FEATURE RACE – CHAMPION STAYERS HURDLE (GRADE 1)

6:05 – Punchestown – Champion Stayers Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m7½f

Teahupoo faces new challengers including Kawaboomga and Jimmy Du Seuil, but both Andy and Emmet make him their NAP of the day and explain why they believe he remains the horse to beat.

🔥 GRADE 1 & FEATURE RACE PREVIEWS

5:25 – Punchestown – Barberstown Castle Novice Chase (Grade 1) – 2m½f

• Can Kopek Des Bordes bounce back after his costly Arkle mistake?
• Concerns remain after last year’s Punchestown disappointment
• A strong case is made for an 11/1 alternative

2:30 – Punchestown – Specialist Group Novice Hurdle – 2m½f

• Jaime Wrenn’s selection is also strongly supported by Andy
• Currently available at 7/2 with 1xBet

3:05 – Punchestown – Close Brothers Irish EBF Mares Novice Hurdle (Listed Race) – 2m½f

• The panel believe the market has this race wrong
• Confidence behind Paul Townend’s mount, who could go off favourite

🏇 VALUE ANGLES & HANDICAP PICKS

3:40 – Punchestown – La Touche Cup Cross Country Chase – 4m1f

• Busselton bids to repeat last year’s success
• Now trained by Enda Bolger, who has won this race 14 times

4:15 – Punchestown – Conway Piling Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race) – 2m7½f

• A fiercely competitive 25-runner handicap
• Features Jake’s 7/1 NAP of the day

4:50 – Punchestown – Frontline Security Handicap Chase (Listed Race) – 2m½f

• McLaurey expected to improve on his Cheltenham run
• Strong handicap case made off a mark of 130

6:35 – Punchestown – JP & M Doyle INH Flat Race – 2m½f

• Quiryn impressed on debut for Willie Mullins
• The panel believe the drop in class could prove key

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Punchestown Day 3 betting guide
• Teahupoo NAP analysis
• A strong 11/1 Grade 1 alternative
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Insight into the key handicaps and feature races

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton and Jaime Wrenn are back with the Punchestown Festival Betting Guide for Day 1, looking to build on a strong weekend that delivered winning NAPs at 12/1 and 11/4.

We take you through the best bets on Tuesday’s card, focusing on the key races, strongest angles and value selections across the opening day.

🏆 FEATURE RACE – CHAMPION CHASE (GRADE 1)

The feature race sees a fascinating clash between Il Etait Temps, Marine Nationale and Majborough, with differing opinions from the panel on how the race will unfold.

🔥 KEY RACE INSIGHTS

• Kitzbuhel bids for a third Grade 1 win in the Champion Novice Chase, and the team explain why he could prove hard to beat
• A confident 5/1 selection put forward to take on the favourite in the Champion Novice Hurdle
• A double-figure selection in the Albert Bartlett Triple Crown Series Final Handicap Hurdle
• Strong 6/1 and 9/1 betting angles in the Killashee Hotel Handicap Hurdle (Listed Race)

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Punchestown Day 1 race preview
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including 5/1, 6/1, 9/1 and double-figure odds
• Analysis of the Champion Chase and key Grade 1 races
• Insight into where the value lies on the card

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Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, Andy Newton, Jaime Wrenn and Jake Wilkes are back with the Weekend Betting Guide for the finale of the jumps season at Sandown.

With Dan Skelton set to be crowned Champion Trainer after a record-breaking season, the panel identify one of his runners as a standout bet, with Adam Mills making him his 14/1 NAP of the meeting, while Jaime Wrenn also puts him up as a 14/1 Next Best Bet.

🏆 SANDOWN FINALE FOCUS

We preview the key races at Sandown, including the bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase, with strong opinions and value angles across the card.

🎯 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• A standout 14/1 NAP of the meeting
• Multiple double-figure NAPs across the weekend
• A 10/1 NAP at Haydock
• A 8/1 NAP at Leicester following another big-priced winner
• Strong support for a Dan Skelton runner

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Andy Newton
NAP: 8/1
NB: 9/2

Adam Mills
NAP: 14/1

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 11/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 4/1
NB: 14/1

Jake Wilkes
NAP: 2/1
NB: 12/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

3:30 – Sandown – bet365 Gold Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) – 3m4½f
1:45 – Sandown – Novices' Championship Final Handicap Hurdle – 2m
2:20 – Sandown – Oaksey Chase (Grade 2) – 2m6½f
2:55 – Sandown – Celebration Chase (Grade 1) – 1m7½f
4:02 – Sandown – Select Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m5½f

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🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Sandown Finale betting guide• Panel NAPs and best bets• Big-priced selections including 14/1, 11/1 and 10/1• Insight into the bet365 Gold Cup and key races• Value angles across multiple tracks

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn are back with the Weekend Betting Guide, looking to continue a strong run of form with a full preview of the best action from Ayr and Newbury.

This weekend delivers the best of both worlds, with the Scottish Grand National taking centre stage for jumps fans, while flat racing fans are treated to a fascinating clash at Newbury.

🏆 FEATURE RACES

At Ayr, we focus on the Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase, with a strong 20/1 selection put forward for one of the biggest betting races of the weekend.

At Newbury, Group 1 winner Zavateri takes on Aidan O’Brien’s potential star Albert Einstein in the Greenham Stakes (Group 3), offering key Guineas clues.

🎯 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• A standout 20/1 bet in the Scottish Grand National
• Multiple double-figure NAPs and value selections
• Strong opinions on Zavateri vs Albert Einstein
• A mix of jumps stamina tests and flat speed angles

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Andy Newton
NAP: 16/1
NB: 11/1

George Gorman
NAP: 10/1
NB: 6/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 2/1
NB: 10/1

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 5/2
NB: 20/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

3:35 – Ayr – Scottish Grand National Handicap Chase – 4m
1:25 – Newbury – Fred Darling Stakes (Group 3) – 7f
2:00 – Newbury – Greenham Stakes (Group 3) – 7f
2:35 – Newbury – John Porter Stakes (Group 3) – 1m4f
3:10 – Newbury – Spring Cup Handicap (Class 2) – 1m

1:10 – Ayr – Scotty Brand Handicap Chase – 2m½f
1:45 – Ayr – CPMS Novices' Champion Handicap Chase – 3m
2:20 – Ayr – Scottish Champion Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m
2:55 – Ayr – Seafield Trophy Mares' Handicap Hurdle – 3m½f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Scottish Grand National betting guide
• Newbury Group race analysis and Guineas clues
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including 20/1 and 16/1
• Insight across both jumps and flat racing

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It’s Grand National Day and the Final Furlong Podcast team of Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn are back with their final answers for the biggest race in the world.

After landing three winning NAPs last weekend at 16/1, 9/1 and 4/1, the team look to follow up with another strong performance at Aintree.

🏆 GRAND NATIONAL FINAL PICKS

We start with the Randox Grand National Handicap Chase, where the panel reveal their final selections for the feature race.

This year’s shortlist includes big-priced contenders at 14/1, 16/1, 22/1 and 28/1, with strong confidence behind the value plays.

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 7/1
NB: 13/2

George Gorman
NAP: 13/2
NB: 7/1

Andy Newton
NAP: 13/2
NB: 4/1

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 4/1
NB: 11/8

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

4:00 – Aintree – Randox Grand National Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) – 4m2½f
12:45 – Aintree – Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) – 2m
1:20 – Aintree – Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) – 3m½f
1:55 – Aintree – Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4f
2:30 – Aintree – Handicap Chase (Freebooter Handicap Chase) – 3m1f
3:05 – Aintree – Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) – 3m½f
5:00 – Aintree – Standard Open National Hunt Flat Race (Grade 2) – 2m1f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Final Grand National selections
• Panel NAPs and best bets for Saturday
• Big-priced angles including 28/1, 22/1 and 16/1
• Full Aintree race-by-race preview
• A clear betting plan for Grand National Day

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We strip away opinion and focus on what actually matters:
jumping efficiency, finishing speed, and performance against expectation

And there’s no one better to guide us through it than former jockey and RaceiQ lead analyst Page Fuller, who joins Emmet Kennedy.

🧠 WHAT THIS EPISODE DELIVERS

• The Jump Index explained and why it defines Grand National winners
• Why every winner in the last three years recorded 7.1+ Jump Index
• The key metrics that consistently outperform the betting market
• Where punters go wrong when analysing the Grand National
• The true statistical profile of a winning horse

📊 CORE DATA INSIGHTS

We break down the race using RaceiQ performance data, including:

• Jumping efficiency and momentum through obstacles
• Finishing speed and late race performance
• Performance versus expectation (A/E)
• Why the average Grand National winner starts at 20/1+

🏇 KEY CONTENDERS ANALYSED

Using data, not opinion, we assess:

• Nick Rockett – elite jumping gains and repeatability
• I Am Maximus – consistency vs regression risk
• Monty’s Star – highest Jump Index in the field
• Grangeclare West – strong all-round profile
• Jagwar – fastest finisher profile
• Oscars Brother – data-led lay profile

🎯 VALUE & BETTING EDGE

• The ideal Jump Index range for winners (7.5–8.5)
• Consistency vs volatility in elite performers
• The biggest market inefficiencies in the race
• How to identify overbet and underrated runners

⚡ QUICKFIRE VERDICTS

• Best jumper in the race
• Most likely winner
• Best value based on data
• One to avoid
• One stat punters are ignoring

🧠 KEY TAKEAWAY

If you take one thing from this episode:
jumping efficiency wins the Grand National — not hype, not narrative, not reputation

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🏆 GRAND NATIONAL PREVIEW

We begin with the Randox Grand National, where the panel put forward four horses each for the big race, with notable agreement on several contenders.

🎯 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• Multiple winning NAPs last weekend including 16/1 and 9/1
• Strong agreement on Grand National selections
• Favourites identified to take on at Aintree
• Value plays and big-priced betting angles across the meeting

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Andy Newton
NAP: 8/1
NB: 3/1

George Gorman
NAP: 11/4
NB: 3/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 3/1
NB: 4/1

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 4/1
NB: 7/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:45 – Aintree – Boodles Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m1f
2:20 – Aintree – Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) – 2m4f
2:55 – Aintree – Bowl Chase (Grade 1) – 3m1f
4:05 – Aintree – Aintree Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4f
4:40 – Aintree – Red Rum Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) – 2m

2:20 – Aintree – Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) – 3m1f
2:55 – Aintree – Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m½f
3:30 – Aintree – Melling Chase (Grade 1) – 2m4f
4:05 – Aintree – Topham Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) – 2m5f
4:40 – Aintree – Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 3m½f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Aintree Grand National betting guide
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Insight into the Grand National contenders
• Big-priced selections and value angles
• Analysis of the key Grade 1 races across Thursday and Friday

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn are back with the Easter Weekend Betting Guide, previewing the best bets across Musselburgh and Fairyhouse.

We begin with quick hits at Musselburgh, where the NAP of the weekend runs for both Jaime and Andy, before turning to a stacked card at Fairyhouse featuring multiple Grade 1 and Grade 2 races.

🎯 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• 10/1 selection in the WillowWarm Gold Cup (Grade 1)
• 20/1 tip for the Irish Grand National
• A 9/1 NAP running in the Irish Grand National
• Strong opinions on the feature race of the weekend
• The NAP of the weekend running at Musselburgh

🏆 IRISH GRAND NATIONAL FOCUS

The panel take a deep dive into the Irish Grand National Chase (Grade 3, 3m5f), with double-figure priced selectionsput forward in one of the most competitive handicaps of the season.

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:25 – Musselburgh – Royal Mile Handicap (Class 3) – 1m
1:55 – Musselburgh – Silver Arrow Handicap – 7f
3:05 – Musselburgh – Queen’s Cup Handicap – 1m6f
3:42 – Musselburgh – Scottish Sprint Cup Handicap (Class 2) – 5f

2:40 – Fairyhouse – Irish Stallion Farms EBF Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4f
3:15 – Fairyhouse – Paddy Kehoe Suspended Ceilings Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m4f
3:50 – Fairyhouse – Donohue Marquees Novice Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m
4:25 – Fairyhouse – Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m4f
5:00 – Fairyhouse – WillowWarm Gold Cup (Grade 1) – 2m4f
5:00 – Fairyhouse – Irish Grand National Chase (Grade 3) – 3m5f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Easter Weekend race preview
• Irish Grand National betting guide
• NAPs and best bets across Musselburgh and Fairyhouse
• Big-priced selections including 20/1 and 10/1 shots
• Insight into one of the most competitive handicaps of the season

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Our panel of Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and former jockey Georgia Cox review the biggest races from the weekend across the Curragh, Meydan, Doncaster and Kempton, analysing the key performances, shocks and future stars.

It was a profitable weekend for the team, with Georgia Cox landing a 33/1 winning NAP with Fairy Glen in the Dubai Turf, while Adam Mills tipped Magnitude at 9/1 to win the Dubai World Cup.

🏆 BIG WINNERS & TALKING POINTS

Calandagan and Ombudsman both delivered in their Group 1 assignments, while attention quickly turns to the major stories behind the results.

We begin at the Curragh, where Big Gossey landed back-to-back renewals of the 1xBet.ie Supports Irish Racing Gladness Stakes (Listed Race), but the biggest talking point was the defeat of Albert Einstein, whose 2000 Guineas hopes were ended on his seasonal return.

The panel debate his future, including whether a move to the sprinting division could unlock his talent.

🌟 FUTURE STARS & CLASSIC PROSPECTS

We also assess the emerging talent from the weekend:

• Shaihaan, winner of the Final Furlong Podcast At 1xBet.ie Maiden (1m2f)
• Lewis Carroll, who impressed in the 1xBet.ie Proud Supporters Of Irish Racing Maiden (7f) and was described as a potential Group performer by Aidan O’Brien
• Erdenali, a striking debut winner at Saint-Cloud for Francis-Henri Graffard and the Aga Khan Studs

🏇 UK & IRISH ACTION

• Docklands impresses in the Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed Race)
• King’s Trail and Power Fizz highlighted as horses to follow
• Key takeaways from racing at Kempton and Doncaster

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full weekend racing review across four tracks
• Analysis of the Dubai World Cup and Group 1 races
• Insight into Albert Einstein’s defeat and future options
• Winning betting angles including 33/1 and 9/1 winners
• Horses to follow for the flat season ahead

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Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton and Peter Michael are back with the Weekend Betting Guide as the flat season kicks off with the Lincoln Handicap at Doncaster, alongside competitive racing at Kempton and the Curragh.

With 1xBet sponsoring six races at the Curragh, all eyes will be on 2000 Guineas favourite Albert Einstein, but the panel are in agreement that the odds-on favourite is worth opposing on his seasonal return, with a 9/2 selection put forward against him.

🎯 KEY BETTING ANGLES

• A 9/2 shot taken on against Albert Einstein
• A 25/1 value selection in the Lincoln Handicap
• The NAP of the weekend at Kempton
• Strong debate over the Lincoln favourite and market leaders

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Peter Michael
NAP: 9/2

Andy Newton
NAP: 5/4
NB: 6/1

Emmet Kennedy
Key weekend selections and betting angles

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

3:32 – Doncaster – Lincoln Handicap (Heritage Handicap) – 1m
1:50 – Doncaster – Cammidge Trophy Stakes (Listed) – 6f
2:57 – Doncaster – Doncaster Mile Stakes (Listed) – 1m
3:13 – Kempton – Snowdrop Fillies’ Stakes (Listed) – 1m
1:25 – Curragh – Fillies Maiden (6f)
1:55 – Curragh – Handicap (5f)
3:05 – Curragh – Gladness Stakes (Listed) – 7f
4:50 – Curragh – Maiden (1m2f)

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Lincoln Handicap preview
• Weekend NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including a 25/1 shot
• Insight into opposing a short-priced favourite
• Multi-track analysis across Doncaster, Kempton and the Curragh

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Our panel of Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and former jockey Georgia Cox preview the biggest races on Dubai World Cup Night at Meydan, sharing their NAPs, best bets and key betting angles.

With some of the world’s best horses on show, including Calandagan, Ombudsman and Forever Young, this is one of the standout nights of the global racing calendar.

🏆 KEY TALKING POINTS

Can Breeders’ Cup hero Bentornato shine in the Dubai sun?

Does Al Riffa have too much class for his rivals in the Dubai Gold Cup?

Can Lazzat be trusted as a short-priced favourite after recent defeats in a wide-open sprint division?

Georgia Cox puts forward a 25/1 NAP of the meeting, while Adam Mills highlights a horse he believes could be well clear of his rivals in the final furlong.

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We’re giving away 3 pairs of VIP tickets to the Curragh, including access to the Owners and Trainers Lounge.

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🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

12:55 – Dubai Gold Cup (Group 2) – 2m
2:20 – Al Quoz Sprint (Group 1) – 6f
3:35 – Dubai Turf (Group 1) – 1m1f
4:10 – Dubai Sheema Classic (Group 1) – 1m4f
4:45 – Dubai World Cup (Group 1) – 1m2f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Dubai World Cup Night preview
• NAPs and best betting angles
• A standout 25/1 selection
• Analysis of the world’s biggest races at Meydan
• Insight from a former jockey’s perspective

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It was a remarkable week for Irish-trained horses, who landed 11 of the 13 Grade 1 races and 12 of the 15 Graded contests, while British-trained runners dominated the handicaps, winning nine of the 12 handicap races.

We begin with Gaelic Warrior’s Cheltenham Gold Cup victory, providing a fifth win in the race for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, who also became the winning-most jockey in the race’s 101-year history.

The panel discuss what Gaelic Warrior could achieve next and who might emerge as the biggest challenger to his crown next season.

🏆 GOLD CUP & CHAMPIONSHIP RACES

We assess the future plans for:

• Gaelic Warrior
• Jango Baie
• Inothewayurthinkin
• Grey Dawning
• The Jukebox Man

⚡ CHAMPION CHASE SHOCK

Odds-on favourite Majborough became the seventh odds-on favourite beaten in the last decade as stablemate Il Etait Temps stormed to victory in the Queen Mother Champion Chase.

The panel debate:

• What next for Majborough
• Whether Il Etait Temps can defend his crown
• Which novice chasers could challenge next year

⭐ CHAMPION HURDLE DOMINANCE

Lossiemouth maintained her perfect Cheltenham record, taking her tally to five wins at the track and landing a fourth consecutive Festival victory with a dominant success in the Champion Hurdle.

Can she win back-to-back Champion Hurdles, and which rising novices might threaten her next season?

🏇 OTHER FESTIVAL HIGHLIGHTS

• Heartwood finally lands a Grade 1 in the Ryanair Chase
• Home By The Lee makes history winning the Stayers’ Hurdle at the fifth attempt
• Wodhooh wins the Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle for her first Grade 1
• Old Park Star leads home a British 1-2-3-4 in the Supreme
• King Rasko Grey gives Willie Mullins another Turners Novices’ Hurdle success
• Johnny’s Jury wins the Albert Bartlett after joining Jamie Snowden
• White Noise lands the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle
• Kargese defeats Kopek Des Bordes in the Arkle
• Kitzbuhel holds off Final Demand in the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase

🧠 WHAT WE DISCUSS

• The biggest performances of the Festival
• What the results mean for next season’s championship races
• Which horses could become the next stars of the sport

• Tom's solution for the farcical starts!

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Our panel of Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, George Gorman, Andy Newton and Jaime Wrenn preview every race on Day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival, sharing their best bets for Friday.

The feature race, the Cheltenham Gold Cup, looks set to be a cracker as The Jukebox Man, Gaelic Warrior and Jango Baie renew rivalry having fought out the finish in the King George VI Chase.

They are joined by Haiti Couleurs, Grey Dawning, Cheltenham hero Envoi Allen and defending champion Inothewayurthinkin, making it one of the most intriguing renewals in recent years.

The panel share strong opinions and lively debate, with three of the team agreeing on the same horse as their NAP of the day.

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Adam Mills
NAP: 3/1
NB: 28/1

George Gorman
NAP: 14/1
NB: 18/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: 6/1
NB: 10/1 & 4/1

Andy Newton
NAP: 4/1
NB: 10/1

Emmet Kennedy
NAP: 4/1
NB: 8/1 & 16/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:20 – JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m1f
2:00 – William Hill County Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) – 2m1f
2:40 – Liberthine Mares' Chase (Grade 2) – 2m4½f
3:20 – Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 3m
4:00 – Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1) – 3m2½f
4:40 – Princess Royal Challenge Cup Open Hunters' Chase – 3m2½f
5:20 – Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle – 2m4½f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Cheltenham Day 4 race preview
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including a 28/1 shot
• Analysis of the Triumph Hurdle, Albert Bartlett and Cheltenham Gold Cup
• Insight into the key Cheltenham handicap races

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Our panel of Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, George Gorman, Andy Newton and Jaime Wrenn preview every race on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival, sharing their best bets for Thursday.

It’s a fascinating card where expectations will be high for Bambino Fever, Wodhooh, Fact To File, Supremely West and Jeriko Du Reponet, but the panel believe there may be value elsewhere on the card.

From the Ryanair Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle to the stamina test of the Stayers’ Hurdle, and the blockbuster Ryanair Chase, the team break down the full card with strong opinions, lively debate and the usual Final Furlong craic.

Along the way, the panel reveal their NAPs and next best bets, including selections priced up to 50/1.

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Adam Mills
NAP: 4/6
NB: 50/1

George Gorman
NAP: 13/2
NB: 25/1

Jaime Wrenn
NAP: EVENS
NB: 9/1

Andy Newton
NAP: 4/6
NB: 10/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:20 – Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2) – 2m1f
2:00 – Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2) – 2m4½f
2:40 – Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m4½f
3:20 – Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 3m
4:00 – Ryanair Chase (Grade 1) – 2m4½f
4:40 – Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle – 3m
5:20 – Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase – 3m2½f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Cheltenham Day 3 race preview
• Panel NAPs and best bets
• Big-priced selections including a 50/1 shot
• Analysis of the Stayers’ Hurdle and Ryanair Chase
• Insight into the key Cheltenham handicap races

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From the opening Turners Novices' Hurdle to the future stars in the Champion Bumper, the team break down the full card with strong opinions, lively debate and the usual Final Furlong craic.

Along the way, the panel reveal their NAPs and next best bets, including selections priced up to 25/1.

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Adam Mills: NAP: 5/1 & NB: 12/1

Andy Newton: NAP: 9/4 & NB: 8/1

Peter Michael: NAP: 5/6 & NB: 8/1

Aidan O’Hara: NAP: 8/1 & NB: 25/1

Emmet Kennedy: NAP: 11/4 & NB: 8/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:20 – Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) – 2m5f 2:00 – Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) – 3m1f 2:40 – Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap) – 2m5f 3:20 – Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase – 3m5½f 4:00 – Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1) – 2m 4:40 – Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase – 2m 5:20 – Champion Bumper (Grade 1) – 2m½f

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Cheltenham Day 2 race preview • Panel NAPs and best bets • Big-priced selections including a 25/1 shot • Analysis of the Turners, Brown Advisory and Champion Chase • Insight into the key Cheltenham handicap races

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From the opening Supreme Novices’ Hurdle to the staying test of the National Hunt Challenge Cup, the team break down the full card with strong opinions, plenty of debate and the usual Final Furlong craic.

Along the way, the panel put forward their NAPs and next best bets, including selections priced up to 20/1.

🎯 PANEL NAPS & BEST BETS

Adam Mills: NAP: 11/4 & NB: 9/1

George Gorman: NAP: 10/1 & NB: 20/1

Andy Newton: NAP: 9/4 & NB: 5/1

Peter Michael: NAP: 11/4 & NB: 14/1

Emmet Kennedy: NAP: 11/4 & NB: 10/1

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

1:20 – Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) 2:00 – Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) 2:40 – Juvenile Handicap Hurdle 3:20 – Ultima Handicap Chase 4:00 – Champion Hurdle (Grade 1) 4:40 – Racing Plate Handicap Chase 5:20 – National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase

🧠 WHAT YOU’LL GET

• Full Cheltenham Day 1 race preview • Panel NAPs and best bets • Big-priced selections including a 20/1 shot • Analysis of the Supreme, Arkle and Champion Hurdle • Insight into the key handicap races

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Scott reflects on Golden Ace’s dramatic victory last year, charting the journey from a small Exmoor yard to the summit of National Hunt racing. He explains why he believes the mare arrives at Cheltenham in even better shape this time around and how her preparation has gone ahead of the Festival.

The conversation also explores the key rivals in what promises to be a wide-open Champion Hurdle and what it would mean to join the elite group of horses who have managed to win the race more than once.

Jeremy also shares two handicappers he believes are worth following at the Festival, offering valuable insight for punters searching for an edge during Cheltenham week.

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RaceiQ uses GPS tracking technology to measure performance metrics such as jumping efficiency, stride length, entry speed into obstacles, and finishing sectionals, offering a completely different perspective on how horses perform in top-level races.

Page joins Emmet Kennedy to analyse the key metrics behind the leading contenders for the biggest races at Cheltenham, highlighting the performances that stand out in the data and identifying the horses whose numbers suggest they could have a major impact at the Festival.

Page has produced Racing TV’s Cheltenham Festival RaceiQ data pack covering all 13 Grade 1 races. The aim isn’t tipping winners, but identifying the performances and metrics that stand out in the data and understanding what they may tell us about how these races could unfold.

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED

Supreme Novices’ Hurdle Turners’ Novices’ Hurdle Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle

JCB Triumph Hurdle

Arkle Novices’ Chase Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase

Champion Hurdle Close Brothers Mares’ Hurdle Stayers’ Hurdle

Queen Mother Champion Chase Cheltenham Gold Cup

📊 WHAT YOU’LL GET FROM THIS EPISODE

RaceiQ data insights from Racing TV analyst Page Fuller
Performance metrics for the key contenders in the Grade 1 races
Analysis of jumping efficiency, stride patterns and sectionals
A different perspective on Cheltenham form using GPS tracking data

🧠 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS

Cheltenham races are often decided by small margins, and traditional form study doesn’t always reveal the full picture.

RaceiQ data provides a deeper layer of analysis, helping to highlight which performances truly stand out when measured through objective metrics.

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This episode focuses on eight of the most competitive and potentially rewarding races of the week, highlighting the key horses to include in your shortlists, along with several big-priced selections that could make a difference during the Festival.

Paul and Adam also put forward their leading bets, including an 8/1 NAP and a 6/1 NAP, as they break down where they see the strongest opportunities across the handicap programme.

🏇 RACES PREVIEWED:

McCoy Contractors Juvenile Handicap Hurdle (2m½f) Racing Plate Handicap Chase (2m4f) National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase (3m6f) Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (2m) Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2, 2m4f) Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle (3m)
Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase (3m2f)
County Handicap Hurdle (2m)

🎯 WHAT YOU’LL GET:

• Shortlists for 8 key Cheltenham handicaps
• Paul Ferguson’s 8/1 NAP
• Adam Mills’ 6/1 NAP
• Big-priced runners to follow during the Festival
• Insight into how to approach competitive handicap races

🧠 WHY THIS EPISODE MATTERS:

Cheltenham handicaps are often where the biggest prices land, but they require a different approach to Grade 1 races.

This episode focuses on identifying value, building shortlists, and narrowing down large fields into realistic betting opportunities.

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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.

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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

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🟥 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

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🟥 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

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🟥 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.

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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

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🟥 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 – Evens
Gaelic Warrior – 7/4

Two heavyweights. But will either run? If lining up, are they bombproof?

🟪 Gold Cup

Fact To File – 4/1
Jango 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.

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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.

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🟥 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.

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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.

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🟥 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.

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For serious Festival punters, this is the definitive reference.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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 & bumpers
Festival 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.

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🟥 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.

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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.

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🟥 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

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🟥 OLD PARK STAR — SUPREME FAVOURITE EMERGES

We start at Haydock, where Old Park Star delivered an explosive performance to become Supreme Novice Hurdle favourite with 1xBet.

The parallels are striking: Same race, Same trainer, & Same path as Jonbon, before his Festival duel with Constitution Hill

Is 9/4 actually too big for the opening race of Cheltenham 2026? Or has the market already overreacted?

🟦 JONBON RETURNS — AND IL ETAIT TEMPS FALLS

At Ascot, Jonbon roared back to form with his 11th Grade 1 and back-to-back wins in the Clarence House Chase.

We ask: Where does JP’s gelding go next? Is his Champion Chase challenge back on track? And what now for Il Etait Temps, once favourite for the Queen Mother, now 8/1 after a heavy fall?

🟩 PROTEKTORAT, WINDSOR & RACING LOGIC

We pay tribute to Protektorat, now a millionaire after back-to-back Fleur de Lys Chase wins — a modern jumps stalwart.

But we also question: The logic of running jumps racing at Windsor. What it says about fixture planning and priorities

🟨 FESTIVAL PROSPECTS — WHO’S COMING, WHO’S NOT

Eachtotheirown: handicap debut winner — can he mix it in Grade 1 company? Mighty Park: sensational hurdles debut — Grade 1 this season? Espresso Milan: Potato Race contender or hard pass? Strong opinions. No fence-sitting.

🟪 NOVICE CHASERS & HORSES TO FOLLOW

Salver wins another graded novice — but the real takeaway might be behind him. We explain why: Wade Out, Jeriko Du Reponet, & Moon Rocket are horses you want firmly on side for the Spring Festivals.

Plus, Adam and Jaime each give their horses to follow from the weekend.

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🟥 FEATURE RACE - CLARENCE HOUSE CHASE (G1), 3:30 ASCOT

A heavyweight showdown:

• Il Etait Temps: 5 straight wins, twice demolishing Jonbon
• Jonbon, now with Harry Cobden, chasing back-to-back wins
• Thistle Ask, up 43lbs for the Skeltons and taking a huge leap into Grade 1 company

Is this the moment the Champion Chase pecking order flips? Or does Jonbon remind everyone he’s still elite?

🟦 PETER MARSH CHASE - 2:00 HAYDOCK

• Myretown: three wins, two falls — Gold Cup pretender or paper tiger?
• Royale Pagaille: seeks a third major Haydock strike

We dissect which trends matter — and which are traps.

🟩 SUPREME TRIAL - 1:25 HAYDOCK (G2)

• Old Park Star: Henderson’s rising star
• Hurricane Pat: the live danger

Is this the Supreme Novice Hurdle clue punters have been waiting for?

🟨 OTHER KEY RACES

Ascot — Warfield Mares’ (G2) Is the market sleeping on La Conquiere or Peter’s 5/1 must-back?

Ascot — 2m5f Handicap Chase Is Harry Cobden + Neon Moon the right combination again?

Haydock — Acca Freeze Handicap Hurdle Peter and Emmet put up a 28/1 swing they both love.

Ascot — Holloway's Hurdle George fires in a confident 14/1 selection.

💰 THE BIG PRICES

• Andy: 9/4 NAP, + strong views elsewhere
• George: 5/2 NAP
• Peter: 5/1 headline NAP
• Emmet + Peter both love a 28/1 pop
• George also swings at a 14/1 shot

Proper betting. Proper opinions. No fence-sitting.

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• Turners Novices’ Hurdle
• Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle
• Mares’ Novices’ Hurdle

And we start with the big question… is No Drama This End the right favourite at 7/2, or is the Paul Nicholls buzz horse there to be taken on?

The boys debate whether the market has this one right - or whether one of the improvers can mow him down come March.

🟩 RUNNERS DISCUSSED - CONTENDERS, RISERS & SLEEPERS

Turners & Bartlett potentials: Skylight Hustle, Ill Sort That, Sober, Sortudo, Doctor Du Mesnil, Idaho Sun, Lazare De Star, Act Of Innocence, The Reverend, Doctor Steinberg, You Proof

Mares’ Novice challengers: Bambino Fever, Oldschool Outlaw, La Conquiere, Larinka, Place De La Nation

Form lines, ground angles, staying power, trainer intent -every profile gets tested.

🟦 BIG QUESTIONS ANSWERED

• Should you take 7/2 about No Drama This End — or lay him all day?
• Which novices are improving faster than the market admits?
• Who’s likely to shorten between now and Trials Day?
• Which festival-only horses the team are most excited about?

One panellist has a “bet before they run again” pick…
and another flags a horse who could be half his current price come March.

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🟩 HARRY COBDEN + JP McMANUS - THE FALLOUT

We break down what Cobden’s move means for:

• JP McManus’ powerhouse squad
• Harry Skelton - does he keep the ride on The New Lion
• Paul Nicholls - suddenly without his long-term No. 1
• Mark Walsh - what does this mean for the Gold Cup winning jockey?
• Future ride allocations across the spring and Festivals

This is a reshuffle with winners and losers - and we name them.

🟥 SUPREME NOVICE HURDLE - THE MOST OPEN IN YEARS

Then we pivot to one of the most interesting betting puzzles of the season - the 2026 Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

Two last-time-out fallers sit in the top three in the market -
and the division might not be anywhere near settled.

The team dissect the leading players:
El Cairos • Old Park Star • Talk The Talk • Mydaddypaddy • Mossy Fen Road • Idaho Sun • Skylight Hustle • Hurricane Pat • Baron Noir • Ballyfad

🟦 WHO IS WILLIE MULLINS’ SUPREME HORSE?

We debate the potential No. 1 from the Closutton battalion:
The Reverend • Davy Crockett • King Rasko Grey • Sortudo • Fou De Toi (the plunge horse)

A bold claim is made on which one will line up - and which won’t.

🟨 LONGSHOTS + MARKET MISTAKES

• Adam nominates a 50/1 shot he believes ran huge last time
• Jamie says the layers have a 33/1 horse completely wrong

Do you agree - or are they reading too much into weak form?

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There’s only one problem:
Will the weather let racing happen at all?

Ice, frost, inspections and uncertainty hover over the cards… But if we go ahead — we’ve got some serious value lined up.

🟥 THE WEEKEND’S BIG BETTING HEADLINES

• Andy Newton: Confident 4/1 NAP
• Emmet Kennedy: 5/1 NAP to kick off 2026
• Peter Michael: Bet of the weekend — 6/1
• George Gorman: Bold 10/1 NAP — “completely the wrong price!”

This is proper price-led analysis, not favourites for the sake of favourites.

🟦 RACES PREVIEWED

Kempton

• 3:17 — Lanzarote Handicap Hurdle
• 2:05 — Horse Racing Bet Builder Handicap Chase
• 2:40 — Silviniaco Conti Chase (G2)

Warwick

• 2:55 — Classic Handicap Chase
• 1:52 — Hampton Novices’ Chase (G2)
• 2:25 — Racing Each Way Extra Handicap Hurdle
• 3:32 — Pertemps Network Handicap Hurdle

Fairyhouse

• 1:40 — Dan & Joan Moore Memorial Handicap Chase (G3)

Form logic, pace angles, ground profiles — and full agreement that luck in running might be the biggest factor of all this weekend.

🟨 BAD WEATHER = BETTING OPPORTUNITY

Non-runners, changing ground, late gambles. We’ll tell you which horses shorten, which drift, and which still rate bets in chaos.

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On this week’s Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and Jamie Wrenn break down the headline performances from Kempton, Leopardstown, Punchestown, and Limerick — and what they could mean for Cheltenham Festival 2026.

Data-led, opinionated, and packed with value angles, this is the ultimate festive novice chase review.

🟥 COULD THE BROWN ADVISORY BE AN ALL-TIME RACE?

The panel debate whether we’re heading into a stacked Brown Advisory, featuring:

• Final Demand — Grade 1 winner, imperious at Limerick
• Kitzbuhel — Kauto Star winner gaining momentum
• Koktail Divin — impressive winner of a race with a strong role of honour 
• The Big Westerner — serious engine, slick jumper
• Romeo Coolio — unbeaten, but does he need further?

And the big question:
Will Gordon Elliott step Romeo Coolio up in trip at Cheltenham?

🟦 IS THERE A BANKER FOR THE MARES CHASE?

One member of the team thinks there is.

🟩 THE ARKLE DEBATE: VALUE VS SPEED

There’s a hot row over a 10/1 Arkle contender:

• One panellist thinks the market is wrong
• Another says she’ll get found out at Grade 1 level. 
• Who’s right?

🟨 THE 50/1 OUTSIDER

Adam Mills drops a 50/1 Festival bomb he believes is massively overpriced. Everyone else calls him crazy. You decide.

🏇 RACES & HORSES DISCUSSED

Grade 1 Racing Post Novice Chase — Romeo Coolio
Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase — Final Demand
Grade 1 Kauto Star Novices’ Chase — Kitzbuhel
Rising Stars Beginners’ Chase — Koktail Divin
Wayward Lad Novices’ Chase (G2) — Mambonumberfive
Beginners Chase — Kargese
Dawn Run Mares Novice Chase (G2) — The Big Westerner

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🟥 KING GEORGE VI CHASE (GRADE 1) — A NEW FORCE?

The Jukebox Man struck the right note at Kempton, landing the King George for Ben Pauling.

The panel ask:

• What does this mean for his season from here?
• How strong was the form with Gaelic Warrior, Banbridge, and Jango Baie close behind?
• Has the chasing hierarchy shifted?

🟦 SAVILLS CHASE (GRADE 1) — TWO STORIES, ONE RACE

Affordale Fury won on just his seventh chase start, but the bigger talking points lie elsewhere.

We assess:

• The contrasting runs of Galopin Des Champs and Inothewayurthinkin
• Whether either performance truly dents Gold Cup confidence
• Two horses to follow for the Grand National

🟩 WELSH GRAND NATIONAL — A GOLD CUP PLAYER?

A remarkable weight-carrying performance from Haiti Couleurs for Rebecca Curtis.

The question:

• Is he now a serious Gold Cup contender under Sean Bowen, or was this a perfect-storm handicap win?

🟨 HEART WOOD — FOUND HIS LEVEL?

Heart Wood landed the O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey New Year’s Day Chase (G3).

One of the team makes a big-price case for him in a specific Cheltenham race — others push back hard.

🟥 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (GRADE 1) — IS THE CHAMPION HURDLE UP FOR GRABS?

Sir Gino, returning from a life-threatening infection, comfortably beat the race-fit Golden Ace, the reigning Champion Hurdle winner.

We debate:

• Was this a changing-of-the-guard moment?
• Or have we underestimated the depth of the division?

🟦 DECEMBER HURDLE (GRADE 1) — LOSS IEMOUTH’S PATH DECIDED?

After Lossiemouth’s Leopardstown win, all four panellists agree she is unlikely to run in the Champion Hurdle — and explain exactly why.

Do you agree?

🟩 MARES’ DIVISION — A NEW QUEEN?

Could Wodhooh now be the one to beat in the Mares’ Hurdle after her Kerrymount success?

🟨 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (IRELAND) — STAYING HIERARCHY SETTLED?

Teahupoo confirmed his superiority over Ballyburn, but three of the panel believe his biggest Cheltenham danger is trained in Britain.

We make a strong case for Impose Toi.

🟥 CHAMPION CHASE PICTURE — MORE OPEN THAN IT LOOKS?

We finish with the two-mile chase division:

• Solness impresses in the Rewards Club Chase
• Marine Nationale runs a blinder despite early drama
• Thistle Ask makes a big handicap statement in the Desert Orchid

Where does the Champion Chase really stand now?

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, Jamie Wrenn and Peter Michael for a fast-paced, opinion-packed preview featuring strong fancies, big prices, lively debate and the usual Christmas craic.

🟥 2:30 Kempton – King George VI Chase (Grade 1)

The feature race delivers a blockbuster clash:

Gaelic Warrior | Fact To File | Jango Baie | The Jukebox Man | Banbridge | Djelo | Il Est Français

The panel are split right down the middle:

Two are strongly confident about one horse

Two are firmly with another

A proper King George debate, with angles you won’t hear everywhere else.

🟦 1:05 Kempton – Formby Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 1)

Supreme Novices’ favourite Mydaddypaddy is short in the market. Do the lads trust him… or take him on?

🟧 1:10 Leopardstown – Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)

Always one of the most informative juvenile races of the season.
The panel split between Narciso Has and Barbizon, while Puppet Master — a Lingfield Derby Trial winner — is a fascinating recruit to hurdles.

🟩 1:20 Kempton – Kauto Star Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

Kitzbuhel heads the market for Willie Mullins, but:

Three of the panel agree a bigger-priced runner should be favourite

Peter Michael puts up a 10/1 shot as one of his bets of the day

🟨 1:33 Limerick – Defender Novice Hurdle (Grade 2)

The team put forward 13/2 and 11/2 selections in a tricky Grade 2.

🟪 1:55 Kempton – Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1)

Is Sir Gino a good thing? Or can Golden Ace land yet another major two-mile Grade 1?

🟦 2:20 Leopardstown – Racing Post Novice Chase (Grade 1)

Romeo Coolio is odds-on for Gordon Elliott — but two of the panel back a rival to outshine him on the day.

With Grade 1 clashes, confident opinions, big-price alternatives and festive atmosphere, this is essential listening before placing a Boxing Day bet.

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by former Grade 1-winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob, alongside racing analyst Jamie Wrenn, for a deep, opinionated, price-led preview of the biggest races of the festive period.

Grade 1 clashes, major handicaps, bold views, and four Christmas NAPs — this is essential listening if you’re betting over Christmas.

🟥 KING GEORGE VI CHASE (Grade 1) – THE FESTIVE CENTREPIECE

The panel open with Kempton’s showpiece:

• Gaelic Warrior vs Fact To File – the Willie Mullins rematch
• Can Il Est Francais, Banbridge, Djelo, Jango Baie or The Jukebox Man spoil the party?
• Strong disagreements, tactical angles, and value-driven conclusions

🟦 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (Grade 1) – SIR GINO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE

Sir Gino bids for a third consecutive Christmas Hurdle, but doubts linger after injury.
Is he a good thing… or a vulnerable favourite?

🟨 REWARDS CLUB CHASE (Grade 1) – MARINE NATIONALE RETURNS

Barry Connell sounded bullish about Marine Nationale ahead of Leopardstown.
Is he the one they all have to beat — or is Majborough ready to announce himself at the top level?

🟩 FUTURE CHAMPIONS NOVICE HURDLE (Grade 1)

The panel discuss three Willie Mullins novices with serious Cheltenham Festival potential.

🟥 BIG HANDICAPS: VALUE & INSIDE INFO

We land on big-price selections for:

• Paddy Power Chase
• Welsh Grand National

Including an exclusive jockey booking on a 14/1 shot that could turn into a serious gamble.
Lizzie Kelly also gives her 14/1 NAP of the Christmas period in one of these races.

🟦 SAVILLS CHASE (Grade 1) – RIPE FOR AN UPSET?

The team put up 25/1 and 14/1 selections in a Grade 1 where the market may have it wrong.

🟨 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (IRELAND) – TEOHUPPOO VS BALLYBURN

The rematch everyone wanted — and the panel are split right down the middle.

🟥 GUINNESS 00 FAUGHEEN NOVICE CHASE (Grade 1)

Is Final Demand simply a good thing… or is there a chink in the armour?

🟩 DECEMBER HURDLE (Grade 1)

• Can Brighterdaysahead bounce back?
• Will Wodhooh continue her rise?
• Or does Lossiemouth have too much class for them all?

💰 FOUR CHRISTMAS NAPS – ONE IN EACH RACE

The panel deliver four Christmas NAPs, all running in different races — perfect for a festive Lucky 15.

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🟩 THE HEADLINE SELECTIONS

• George Gorman: 15/2 NAP • 4/1 Next Best
• Andy Newton: 5/1 NAP • 3/1 & 8/1 Next Bests
• Emmet Kennedy: 8/1 NAP
• Peter Michael: 5/2 NAP + a list of horses worth keeping firmly onside

🟥 ASCOT — GRADE 1 & PREMIER HANDICAPS

2:25 — Howden Long Walk Hurdle (Grade 1)

A deep dive into the season’s key staying hurdle. Who’s solid, who’s vulnerable, and where the value really lies.

1:50 — Howden Handicap Chase

A competitive puzzle — the team identify one profile that keeps cropping up.

3:00 — Howden Silver Cup Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap)

Big field, big prices, and strong disagreements across the panel.

3:35 — Festive Handicap Hurdle (Premier Handicap)

One panellist is notably bullish at a double-figure price.

🟦 HAYDOCK — HARD GRAFT, HARD TRUTH

2:05 — Tommy Whittle Handicap Chase

Stamina, jumping, and winter ground — the panel zero in on the right type.

2:40 — Abram Hurdle (Listed Mares’ Novice)

A mare the market keeps overlooking draws serious support.

🟧 FINAL WORD

This is a proper Saturday punters’ roadmap — price-led, form-driven, and built to help you make better decisions, not louder ones.

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This is a rare, candid insight into Cheltenham planning, elite horses, and the realities of modern jump racing.

🟥 WILLIAM MUNNY: CHAMPION HURDLE COMEBACK PLAN

Barry opens by explaining why he is so excited about William Munny as a Champion Hurdle contender — and why his enforced absence through injury has been such a source of frustration.

He reveals:

• The exact race being targeted for William Munny’s comeback
• Why this prep is designed specifically for a Champion Hurdle tilt
• What makes Munny different from other hurdlers in the division

🟦 MARINE NATIONALE: CHRISTMAS COMEBACK

Attention then turns to stable star Marine Nationale, the reigning Queen Mother Champion Chase winner, ahead of his seasonal return at Leopardstown over Christmas.

Barry discusses:

• How ready the triple Grade 1 winner is right now
• What to expect from his Leopardstown run
• How the season is being shaped around another major Festival campaign

🟨 THE JONBON DEBATE

Barry doesn’t hold back on Nicky Henderson’s Jonbon, explaining why he believes:

“He is not a proper Grade 1 performer.”

He also challenges what he sees as the British racing media’s obsession with Jonbon — and why that focus has, in his view, led to the horse being significantly overrated.

🟥 NEW RECRUITS & HANDICAP PLANS

Barry then lifts the lid on future Festival runners, revealing plans for:

• Ksar Fatal – an exciting new addition to the yard
• Hgranca De Thaix
• EachtoTheirown
• My Immortal

One is being aimed at the Coral Cup, one at the County Hurdle, and another towards a handicap chase — with Barry explaining the thinking behind each route.

🟩 SYSTEMS, STRATEGY & WHAT’S BROKEN

The conversation broadens into the wider sport:

• Why Barry believes HRI’s Academy Hurdles are a nonsense
• How British trainers are gaining ground through smarter buying strategies
• Why changes in sourcing and profiling horses could be game-changing for jump racing

This is an episode packed with insight, controversy, and genuine Festival intelligence — and one you don’t want to miss if you’re serious about Cheltenham.

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🟥 CHELTENHAM, KIKIJO & THE EMOTIONAL SHIFT

Richard explains why watching Kikijo win at Cheltenham was more nerve-wracking than riding a Gold Cup. Lizzie Kelly explores what’s harder: controlling a horse at 30mph or standing powerless on the sidelines. We discuss the symbolism of winning at Cheltenham in family colours, and why the link with Philip Hobbs and Johnson White matters so deeply.

🟦 FROM JOCKEY TO OWNER: THE SYNDICATE REALITY

Richard opens up about the biggest surprises since moving into ownership: • Why syndicates may be the future of racing • Why ex-jockeys often thrive running them • The hardest conversations owners never see • The mistakes new owners make — and how he protects them from it

This is essential listening for anyone considering getting involved in ownership.

🟩 CAMPAIGNING THE HORSES: THE JOCKEY INSTINCT NEVER LEAVES

Should you protect a handicap mark — or run when the horse is right? Richard explains his thinking with Kikijo, updates us on Party Vibes, and shares which horses he’s most excited about next. He also explains how listeners can get involved in the Richard Johnson Racing syndicate.

🎄 CHRISTMAS RACING & THE BIG QUESTIONS

• What would Richard do with Constitution Hill now? • How does he see the Champion Hurdle division shaping up? • Could a handicapper still emerge to win it — Rooster Booster style? • Is Golden Ace the one to beat over Christmas? • Who would Richard most want to ride in the King George VI Chase?

🟥 KEMPTON, THE JOCKEY CLUB & RACING’S FUTURE

We close with one of the most important conversations you’ll hear all season.

Kempton’s future has never looked more uncertain: • A Redrow development option running to 2028 • A new Planning & Infrastructure Bill favouring large developments • The Jockey Club investing heavily elsewhere while cutting costs • The real possibility that racing’s most accessible winter track could be lost

From a jockey’s perspective, Richard explains: • What Kempton gives the sport that no other track does • Why it matters culturally and commercially • Whether racing will regret losing it — or justify it later as “necessary”

🐎 PLUS: TWO HORSES TO FOLLOW

Richard names two horses from the Richard Johnson Racing Syndicate to keep firmly onside over the next month.

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🟩 THE HEADLINE PRICES

• George Gorman: 5/1 NAP • 10/1 Next Best
• Andy Newton: 7/1 NAP • 14/1 NB
• Jamie Wrenn: 11/10 NAP • 4/1 NB
• Emmet’s Lucky 63: includes 9/2, 9/2, 11/10, 7/1, and a massive 33/1!

🟥 CHELTENHAM: DECEMBER GOLD CUP DAY

1:50 — December Gold Cup Handicap Chase

The team pull apart the field:
• Jagwar carries 11st8 — tough but not impossible
• Only eight horses since 2000 have carried 11st+ to win
• The panel take him on with strong alternatives

1:15 — Mares’ Handicap Chase

Wide-open — but one mare keeps coming up in discussion.

2:25 — Handicap Chase

A big-priced angle fires up a lively debate.

3:00 — Albert Bartlett Trial (G2)

Strong opinions, strong form logic — big claims made.

3:35 — Mares’ Handicap Hurdle

A confident selection from one panellist.

🟦 DONCASTER: VALUE PLAYS AT BIG PRICES

2:05 — Pennine Handicap Chase

A fascinating market — the team see a major angle the bookies might be missing.

2:40 — Doncaster Mares’ Hurdle (Listed)

One filly has been underestimated for far too long.

3:17 — Handicap Hurdle

A 10/1 shot sparks a heated debate.

🟧 PLUS: EMMET’S LUCKY 63 FOR THE WEEKEND

A multi-race punch including 33/1, double-figure players, and two confident mid-range shots — all explained with data, form logic, and a touch of madness.

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🟥 TINGLE CREEK CHASE — Il Etait Temps Takes Over?

Jamie breaks down the times, sectionals, stride patterns and finishing effort to ask:
Has Il Etait Temps just become the horse to beat in the Champion Chase?

We evaluate: • Why the race was five seconds slower than the Henry VIII • Whether raw time matters when a horse is travelling like a “passenger jet” • Jonbon: beaten nine lengths — now a 2m4f horse? • L’Eau Du Sud: three Grade 1 failures… ceiling reached? • Cheltenham concern: Il Etait Temps’ festival record (553) • Are 3/1 and 11/4 Champion Chase quotes value or insanity?

Lizzie provides the jockey’s perspective: Townend’s decisive move, footwork at the railway fences, Jonbon’s body language, and why small horses can jump like machines.

Panel debates: Is Il Etait Temps now ahead of Marine Nationale and Majborough? Is Jonbon done at 2 miles? Is the Champion Chase wide open — or just weak?

🟦 HILLY WAY CHASE — Majborough’s Issues Return • Was Found A Fifty’s jumping the decisive factor? • Did Majborough’s left lean cost him more than fitness did? • Why Energumene’s return tells us more than the result • Is Found A Fifty wildly underrated at 14/1–25/1?

Lizzie assesses Majborough’s jumping psychology, the challenge of a raw engine, and the mental impact of a hard fall.

Panel debates: Majborough: Champion Chase or Ryanair? Is Found A Fifty the most underrated chaser in Ireland?

🟫 PETERBOROUGH CHASE — DJELO Steps Forward

Jamie analyses Djelo’s pressure-induced mistakes from rivals and whether 12/1 for the King George is a gift or a trap. Lizzie explains how a horse feels when they genuinely “stay and travel.”

Panel debates: Is Djelo a Grade 1 horse — or a soft-ground bully?

🟩 HENRY VIII NOVICES’ CHASE — Lulamba’s Arkle Statement

Lulamba clocked a time 5 seconds quicker than the Tingle Creek. Jamie asks: Does he deserve to be joint-fav for the Arkle? Lizzie breaks down the greenness, the ride, and the railway-fence learning curve.

Panel debates: Would you rather ride Lulamba or Kopek Des Bordes?

🟧 KALA CONTI, SALVER, PREDATORS GOLD & MORE

We assess the next wave of future stars: • Kala Conti — is she already a Mares’ Chase favourite? • Salver — Brown Advisory player or still too raw? • Predators Gold — Grade 1 novice after nearly two years off?

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We start with the Tingle Creek Chase (3:00 Sandown) where Il Etait Temps is the odds-on favourite with 1xBet to give Willie Mullins another Grade 1 in a race he first won nine years ago.
But L’Eau du Sud arrives race-fit after bolting up at Cheltenham.
And Jonbon, already a dual winner of the Tingle Creek, bids to become only the second horse ever to win it three times.

The panel have strong and divided views on who wins.

🟦 1:20 Sandown – Pertemps Handicap Hurdle

Supremely West is unbeaten going right-handed and was smashed off the boards last time.
But the winner that day — Kikijo — is up 7lbs with a valuable 3lb claim.
Three of the panel agree: one horse stands out clearly.

🟧 1:50 Sandown – Henry VIII Novices’ Chase (Grade 1)

Lulamba trades as short as 7/2 for the Arkle, so 4/6 with 1xBet for Saturday could be value.
But is he the real deal? Or too short?
Sharp views incoming.

🟩 AINTREE – Grand National Fences Day

2:05 Wirral Juvenile Hurdle (Listed)

Full breakdown and key angles.

2:40 Becher Handicap Chase

Andy Newton puts up a 6/1 selection he insists will go off favourite —
Emmet agrees…
But one member of the team thinks that horse will “fall out the back of the telly!”
Proper debate. Proper entertainment.

3:15 Bet Builder Handicap Hurdle

Strong opinions and price plays.

🟨 3:35 Sandown – London National Handicap Chase

A big team fancy here with strong form and trends to support it.

🟥 Sunday & Beyond: Peterborough Chase + Hilly Way Chase (Cork)

We look at:

• Majborough
• Found A Fifty
• Banbridge

— and George puts up a 4/1 selection he thinks is rock-solid.

A full hour of strong views, data-backed bets and big laughs — everything you need for the weekend.

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🟩 TWO-MILE HURDLERS: State of the Division

We open with the two-mile scene after another dramatic weekend:
• Constitution Hill falls for the third time in four runs
• The New Lion also hits the deck
• Where does the Champion Hurdle picture stand now?
Gavin gives his early-season verdicts on Lossiemouth, Sir Gino, Wodhooh, Anzadam, and the reigning champion Golden Ace.

🟦 STAYING HURDLERS: Ballyburn Too Short?

Ballyburn is 2/1 for the Stayers — some say too short, but Gavin has a very different take.
We also break down:
• Teahupoo’s chances
• Impose Toi’s credentials
• Who’s the real #1 staying hurdler right now?

🟨 NOVICE HURDLERS: A 14/1 Shot to Follow

Gavin shares a 14/1 Albert Bartlett pick (already backed from 20s after his preview) and names the novices with the biggest upside this season.

🟥 NOVICE CHASERS: Arkle, Brown Advisory & Trip Questions

We turn to the novice chasers with hot takes on:
• Kopek Des Bordes
• Lulamba for the Arkle
• July Flower – good enough?
Emmet asks the big one:
Will Romeo Coolio drop in trip… or is he a future Brown Advisory stayer to take on Final Demand?
Plus insight on Jimmy Du Seuil, Kitzbuhel, The Big Westerner.

🟧 CHAMPION CHASE: Who Can Trouble Marine Nationale?

Is there a real danger to Marine Nationale?
Could Majborough take over if he fixes his jumping?
We also assess Il Etait Temps and L’Eau du Sud.

🟫 RYANAIR & GOLD CUP: Season-Defining Debates

• Is Fact To File a good thing for the Ryanair?
• Could Jango Baie leap into Grade 1 open company?
• Does Gavin still believe in Inothewayurthinkin for the Gold Cup?
• Can Galopin Des Champs strike back?
• How crucial is Paul Townend to Gaelic Warrior?
• And can Grey Dawning spring a shock?

💰 Plus Gavin’s Lucky 15… which might send us to Dubai.

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We break down the race in forensic detail, ask whether The New Lion actually enhanced his Champion Hurdle claims despite falling, and debate what the future holds for Anzadam.

Then:
Three Hatton’s Graces. Six Grade 1s. Still only eight.
Are racing fans guilty of underrating Teahupoo every single season? And what do the panel make of Ballyburn suddenly cut to 2/1 for the Stayers Hurdle? Is he really the right favourite… or was Impose Toi the more convincing long-distance prospect at Newbury?

We then head to Fairyhouse:

• Romeo Coolio gave Gordon Elliott a tenth Drinmore, but one of the team thinks he’s Gordon’s next megastar – and the other two strongly disagree.

• Wendigo vs No Questions Asked produced a proper battle in the John Francome – but what does it mean for next steps?

• Jimmy Du Seuil, rated 155 over hurdles, jumped like a veteran on chase debut. But does that justify 10/1 for the Brown Advisory?

Plus reaction to a huge few days on both sides of the world:

• Mange Tout (G3 Juvenile Hurdle)

• Koktail Brut (Royal Bond)

• Tutti Quanti (Gerry Feilden)

• Panic Attack (Gold Cup Handicap Chase at 16/1)

• And an extraordinary Japan Cup: Calandagan travels halfway around the world, beats the best of Japan, and bags a £2.3 million bonus. Adam explains why trainer Francis Graffard is a genius.

Full races discussed:
Fighting Fifth Hurdle (G1), Hatton’s Grace (G1), Long Distance Hurdle (G2), Drinmore (G1), John Francome (G2), Beginners Chase, Juvenile Hurdle (G3), Royal Bond (G2), Gerry Feilden, Gold Cup Handicap Chase, Japan Cup (G1).

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We start with the Fighting Fifth Hurdle (2:00 Newcastle) — a race that looks like it could define the early Champion Hurdle picture.
Constitution Hill’s seasonal return, The New Lion stepping up, Golden Ace bringing champion credentials, and Anzadam adding serious pace. The panel agree it’s down to two horses, and three of them are firmly in the same camp.

At Newbury, Myretown heads the betting for the Hennessy Gold Cup, but the team make the case for a trio of big-priced alternatives at 12/1, 22/1 and 28/1. There’s proper disagreement, bold opinions and deep angles on pace, trends and stamina.

Punters get plenty to work with:
• George’s NAP double pays 17/1
• Peter’s NAP is a 5/2 shot
• Andy fires a 10/1 NB plus 9/2, 5/1 and 7/4 bets
• Emmet rolls out a Lucky 31 including 16/1, 13/2, 20/1, 7/2 and 7/4 selections

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We also preview:
• 1:40 Newbury – Bet £10 Get £50 Handicap Hurdle
• 2:15 Newbury – Gerry Feilden Intermediate Hurdle
• 3:15 Newcastle – Rehearsal Chase (Premier Handicap)
• 3:35 Newbury – Jim Joel Memorial Trophy
• 2:36 Fairyhouse – Hatton’s Grace Hurdle (G1)

With value plays, sharp stats, confident NAPs, lively debate and plenty of laughs, this is essential listening before placing your weekend bets.

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We begin at Punchestown with the epic duel between Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, where Paul Townend delivered Willie Mullins his ninth win in 12 runnings of the race. We look at how the race was run, the moves that made the difference, what to make of Fastorslow, and how the returning Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin shaped up.
Most importantly: Where do Mullins’ stars go next?

At Ascot, Arkle winner Jango Baie powered home in the 1965 Chase — but is he now a serious King Georgecontender?

Speaking of Kempton: The Jukebox Man remains unbeaten over fences after a fluent prep run in the same race Bravemansgame used before winning the King George. Who does the panel want to be with for Boxing Day/St Stephen’s Day?

Over at Haydock, Grey Dawning continued the red-hot start to the season for Dan Skelton with a bloodless win in the Betfair Chase. The question now: is he a genuine Gold Cup player?

The Morgiana Hurdle saw Lossiemouth coast home, but did we actually learn anything? The panel debate her Champion Hurdle prospects, while Wodhooh, the mare she beat in the Aintree Hurdle, made a stylish return in a Grade 2 at Ascot. We assess her ceiling for the season.

Plus:
• Lizzie Kelly reveals the tracks she absolutely hated riding — with one described as “absolutely awful”
• Daryl Jacob defends one of those tracks as one of his favourites (!)

And of course: Horses To Follow from the weekend, selected with proper insight and real-world experience.

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We kick off at Ascot with the 1965 Chase, where Il Est Français makes his British debut for Tom George. Can Pic D'Orhy land this race for the third year running? And how serious is the challenge from Arkle hero Jango Baie and the powerful Gidleigh Park?

At Haydock, the Grade 1 Betfair Chase sparks a major split in the panel:
Two are firmly against favourite Grey Dawning, while the other two are all-in on the Skelton star. Expect strong reasoning, sectional insights and a few angles you won’t hear anywhere else.

In the 1:15 Handicap Hurdle, the lads highlight 4/1, 5/1 and 11/2 players worth your attention, while in the 1:50 Graduation Chase, we debate whether The Jukebox Man is worth opposing on his comeback.

Over at Punchestown, the Morgiana Hurdle brings Lossiemouth back to centre stage—does her appearance confirm a Champion Hurdle campaign?

At Haydock’s Stayers’ Handicap Hurdle, the panel put forward 13/2, 11/1 and 22/1 selections, before returning to Ascot for the Ascot Hurdle, where Wodhooh is a warm favourite—good thing or trap?

Then it’s the big one: the Grade 1 John Durkan Memorial Chase, one of the deepest renewals in years.
Fact To File, Fastorslow, Gaelic Warrior, Inothewayurthinkin, Heart Wood, Lecky Watson—stacked quality everywhere.
And one of the team is strongly opposing the favourite with his best bet of the weekend.

With bold opinions, measured analysis, longshot plays, and proper Festival-significance across three racecourses, this is the perfect setup for your weekend punting.

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