This week on The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy and Lizzie Kelly are joined by one of the defining figures of modern jump racing. A four-time Champion Jockey, Cheltenham Gold Cup winner, the second most successful rider in National Hunt history, and now a successful syndicate owner - Richard Johnson.

🟥 CHELTENHAM, KIKIJO & THE EMOTIONAL SHIFT

Richard explains why watching Kikijo win at Cheltenham was more nerve-wracking than riding a Gold Cup.

🟦 FROM JOCKEY TO OWNER: THE SYNDICATE REALITY

Richard opens up about the biggest surprises since moving into ownership:

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?

🎄 CHRISTMAS RACING & THE BIG QUESTIONS

• What would Richard do with Constitution Hill now?

🟥 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:

From a jockey’s perspective, Richard explains:

🐎 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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It’s a Final Furlong Betting Special with Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman & Jamie Wrenn — your full Saturday Racing Guide across Cheltenham and Doncaster, featuring big-price NAPs, bold opinions, and Emmet’s ambitious Lucky 63.

If you’re betting this weekend, this is essential listening.

🟩 THE HEADLINE PRICES

🟥 CHELTENHAM: DECEMBER GOLD CUP DAY

1:50 — December Gold Cup Handicap Chase

The team pull apart the field:

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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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Lizzie Kelly and Jamie Wrenn for one of the most forensic, data-rich, insight-heavy National Hunt deep dives we’ve ever done. If you follow the Champion Chase, Arkle, Ryanair, Baring Bingham, or Brown Advisory markets — this episode is essential listening.

🟥 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:

Lizzie provides the jockey’s perspective:

Panel debates: Is Il Etait Temps now ahead of Marine Nationale and Majborough?

🟦 HILLY WAY CHASE — Majborough’s Issues Return

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?

🟫 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.

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.

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:

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It’s one of the biggest Saturdays of the early jumps season and The Final Furlong team - Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael - deliver a fast-paced, opinion-packed betting preview for Sandown, Aintree, Huntingdon, and Cork.

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.

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.

🟧 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.

🟩 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 —

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:

— 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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A Final Furlong Podcast Special with 1xBet Ireland, recorded live at the Curragh Racecourse:

🟩 TWO-MILE HURDLERS: State of the Division

We open with the two-mile scene after another dramatic weekend:

🟦 STAYING HURDLERS: Ballyburn Too Short?

Ballyburn is 2/1 for the Stayers — some say too short, but Gavin has a very different take.

🟨 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:

🟧 CHAMPION CHASE: Who Can Trouble Marine Nationale?

Is there a real danger to Marine Nationale?

🟫 RYANAIR & GOLD CUP: Season-Defining Debates

• Is Fact To File a good thing for the Ryanair?

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

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills and Jamie Wrenn to review a fascinating weekends racing, beginning with déjà vu in the Fighting Fifth: for the third time in four starts, Constitution Hill fell again — and so did his major rival The New Lion. At 22/1, Golden Ace picked up her second Grade 1 in eight months.
So the big question is this: is Constitution Hill finished… or is there a way back for Nicky Henderson’s superstar?

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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It’s one of the most anticipated weekends of the jumps season with Constitution Hill, Golden Ace, The New Lion, Anzadam, and a stacked supporting cast across Newcastle, Newbury and Fairyhouse - and Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to break down a sensational Saturday of racing.

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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The Tattersalls December Sales shape the global Thoroughbred market - and this year’s renewal is one of the most important in recent memory.
In this Final Furlong Tattersalls Special, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Tattersalls Associate Director of Marketing, Jason Singh, for a deep, honest, data-driven look at the market: the polarisation, the firepower, the hidden gems and the broodmares who change everything.

We begin with the state of the yearling market:
• why 2025 was selective but strong,
• how the top end stayed fierce,
• and why the middle market was deeper than many expected.
Jason explains how this will feed directly into this week’s breeding stock sales, and why Kentucky’s intensity has already shifted buyer behaviour in Newmarket.

Then we turn to the Sceptre Sessions, highlighted by:
• Porta Fortuna – Cartier Champion 3YO Filly and global blue-chip broodmare prospect,
• Tamfana, Barnavara, Choisya, Survie, Tiffany – an elite group rarely assembled in a single catalogue.
Jason details what it takes to build a collection of this depth, and how buyers now balance residual value with the upside of producing world-class runners.

From there, we dive into value mares — the bargains that became stars:
• Sunset Park (60,000 gns → G2 winner),
• Sultanina, Sagely, Syndicate, Tidespring, Days of Summer, Zero Gravity, Icky Woo,
and how the December Sale continues to produce broodmares capable of producing Royal Ascot winners, Group 1 stars, and international champions.

We also tackle the high-end market:
• Immortal Verse,
• Quiet Reflection,
• and the seven-figure mares who shape investor confidence and global trends.

Jason breaks down:
• what makes a mare a hidden gem,
• how data, biomechanics and conformation analytics are shifting valuations,
• why smaller breeders should never fear the big stage,
• and which categories are currently underrated and ripe for upside.

From million-guinea superstars to 9,000gns producers of Group winners — this episode reveals why Tattersalls remains the most influential marketplace in the Thoroughbred world.

If you want to understand where the industry is now and where it’s going, this conversation is essential listening.

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It was a weekend packed with blockbuster jumps racing action at Punchestown, Ascot and Haydock, and Emmet Kennedy is joined by Grade 1–winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob to break down every major talking point — the spectacular, the eyebrow-raising, and the genuinely confusing.

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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It’s a blockbuster weekend of jumps racing across Ascot, Haydock, and Punchestown, and Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman, and Jamie Wrenn for a fast-paced, opinion-packed preview loaded with value bets, data-backed angles, and plenty of laughs.

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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Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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