🔥Final Furlong Weekend Preview: Big-Priced Bets, Bold Calls & A Head-to-Head Clash!

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Peter Michael and Andy Newton to break down the best bets for the weekend at Kempton, Newcastle, and Southwell! We’ve got a 20/1 shot lined up for the Eider Handicap Chase, a 4/1 next best, and two confident picks for the all-weather. Plus, we’re taking on the shortest-priced favourite of the weekend—are the layers getting it wrong?

But the real battle is in the Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase, where Andy and Emmet go head-to-head, both napping their selections. One of them is so confident they’re asking: "How far will Hyland win by?" 🤯

💰 This is the weekend’s must-listen betting guide, packed with sharp insights, strong opinions, and the bets you need to know!

Races Previewed:

🏇 1:50 Kempton – Pendil Novices' Chase (Grade 2)

🏇 2:10 Newcastle – Eider Handicap Chase

🏇 2:25 Kempton – Adonis Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2)

🏇 2:40 Southwell (AW) – Hever Sprint Stakes (Listed)

🏇 3:00 Kempton – Dovecote Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

🏇 3:15 Southwell (AW) – Winter Derby Stakes (Group 3)

🏇 3:35 Kempton – Ladbrokes Trophy Handicap Chase

🎧 Tune in now for expert analysis, big-priced selections, and some fearless punting!

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for part two of our Cheltenham Ante Post Specials—this time, it’s all about the Novice Chasers!

🏇 Arkle Chase: Is the race falling apart? With a potentially small field, we assess the leading contenders Majboroughand L'Eau du Sud, while also looking at big-priced outsiders Jango Baie, Only By Night, Touch Me Not, Firefox, and Gidleigh Park. Both Emmet and Paul agree on the likely winner and the best each-way play!

🏇 Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (Grade 1): Can Ballyburn justify his short price, or is he vulnerable? We assess key rivals, including Dancing City, Better Days Ahead, Croke Park, Lecky Watson, and Stellar Story—plus, Paul makes the case for a 33/1 outsider who could be a massive value bet!

🏇 Handicap Chase Insights: Paul highlights novices to follow in the Cheltenham handicaps, including two big-priced contenders for the National Hunt Chase that punters need to have on their radar!

📖 PLUS: Don't forget to grab your exclusive £5 discount for Paul’s Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide—code revealed in the first minute!

💰 Expert betting angles, ante post value plays, and the best insights for Cheltenham 2025—all packed into this must-listen episode!

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After landing 20/1, 11/2, and 7/2 winners last week, Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton are back with confident selections for the weekend's biggest races. The team has a 10/1 shot that looks primed to strike and one selection at 11/2 that’s got one of our experts ultra-bullish—will the hot streak continue?

This week’s deep-dive previews cover Grade 1, Grade 2, and top handicaps, including:

🏇 Kingwell Hurdle (Grade 2) – Wincanton 

🏇 Reynoldstown Novices' Chase (Grade 2) – Ascot 

🏇 Veterans' Handicap Chase – Haydock

🏇 Exchange Handicap Hurdle – Ascot

🏇 Rendlesham Hurdle (Grade 2) – Haydock 

🏇 Swinley Handicap Chase (Premier) – Ascot 

🏇 Grand National Trial Handicap Chase – Haydock 

🏇 Ascot Chase (Grade 1) – Ascot

🔹 Which Grade 1 horse is set to dominate?

🔹 Can a Cheltenham Festival dark horse emerge from these races?

🔹 Why one of our experts is super confident about an 11/2 shot!

🎧 Listen now and get ahead of the market with sharp insight, expert analysis, and the best bets for the weekend!

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Daryl Jacob joins Emmet Kennedy for an exclusive interview following his retirement from race-riding. The Grand National-winning jockey reflects on a career spanning over 1,000 wins, 31 Grade 1 victories, and unforgettable partnerships with Bristol De Mai, Neptune Collonges, and The Listener.

Daryl opens up about:

🏇 His shock decision to retire after winning the Grade 1 Faugheen Novice Chase

🏆 Winning the Grand National on Neptune Collonges in one of the tightest finishes ever

💥 The highs & lows of his career, including injuries that almost forced him out early

🤯 The truth about Beef Or Salmon's famous win

👀 What’s next? TV work, bloodstock & a future in racing beyond the saddle

If you love horse racing, you won’t want to miss this deep dive into the life and legacy of Daryl Jacob.

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In this weekend review of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and Katie Young break down the biggest moments from a thrilling few days of racing. L'Eau du Sud has surged to second favouritism for the Arkle following victory in the Kingmaker Novices' Chase. Are Dan Skelton’s Cheltenham chances looking stronger than ever, or are there concerns for his stable stars? We also react to the news that ante-post favourite Sir Gino is out for the season.

Could Only By Night emerge as a player in the Arkle after her win in the Agatha Christie Mares' Novices' Chase, or will she face limits in the Mares Chase as Katie predicts? Meanwhile, Gordon Elliott dominated at Navan with a 1-2-3 finish in the Grade 2 Novice Hurdle, but which of his runners looks like the top Cheltenham contender?

Elsewhere, Joyeuse’s victory brought Nicky Henderson his seventh Newbury Handicap Hurdle win and another winner for the podcast, but with Cheltenham ruled out due to new BHA regulations, will she become a Champion Hurdle star like her famous relative, Epatante?

Plus, we review 20/1 shot Royale Margaux’s victory and Djelo's Denman Chase win. What do their performances mean for the Ryanair Chase picture? We also have a 10/1 Cheltenham bet and discuss a potential contender for the Champion Bumper.

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This week on The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Peter Michael and Andy Newton to preview a stellar day of racing at Newbury and Warwick. Our experts share their top bets, including Peter's "sure to win" double, a strong fancy for the marquee handicap hurdle, and exciting each-way plays at 25/1 and 20/1.

The trio dive deep into the big contests, including the Denman Chase, Game Spirit Chase, and Kingmaker Novices' Chase. With sharp insights and value plays, this episode is packed with everything you need to make the most of your weekend betting!

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills and Liam Firkin to break down every Cheltenham Festival clue from the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown. With Festival markets heating up, this is a must-listen for punters, fans, and insiders alike!

Here’s what’s coming up:

🎯 Is Cheltenham betting easier this year?

With so many dominant favorites and second-favorites lining up, Emmet and the team discuss whether punters have an edge this time around or if surprises could still lie ahead.

🏆 Galopin Des Champs does it again! His third Irish Gold Cup win cements his place among the all-time greats. The question is: with his class, stamina, and tactical versatility, can anything stop him from becoming just the fifth-ever triple Gold Cup winner?

🤔 Solness sparks controversy. RTE’s Hugh Cahill questioned why rival jockeys allowed Danny Mullins and Solness a 20-length lead. But Davy Russell and expert pundits fired back, saying Solness wasn’t gifted the win—he earned it with a relentless pace. Sectionals reveal the truth.

🔥 Adam Mills is all-in on a novice with big Cheltenham potential, while Liam Firkin reveals a 16/1 ante post bet that could shake up the Festival landscape.

🚨 State Man Watch:

State Man didn’t seem himself in the Irish Champion Hurdle, but why? Where does her fall leave Lossiemouth? Should she target the Mares’ Hurdle or take a shot at the Champion Hurdle?

🌟 Novice Stars: We dissect major performances from Kopek Des Bordes, Final Demand, Ballyburn, Majborough, and Hello Neighbour—all key Festival contenders.

This is your insider guide to Cheltenham 2024, packed with exclusive insights, strong opinions, and bold betting advice you won’t get anywhere else!

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In this uncensored Final Furlong Podcast episode, Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, Andy Newton, and George Gorman preview the entire Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown! We break down eight Grade 1 races across Saturday and Sunday, including the Irish Gold Cup, Irish Champion Hurdle, and Goffs Irish Arkle. With bold best bets, handicap NAPs at 20/1, 10/1, and 8/1, and exclusive insights you won’t hear anywhere else, this is the ultimate guide to your betting weekend. "You're getting 7/2 about a coinflip," and "8/1 is an insane price." Don't miss this in-depth look at one of the biggest weekends in Irish racing!

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by the brilliant Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for part one of our Cheltenham Ante Post Specials. This episode is packed with insights, expert analysis, and big-priced betting tips for the Festival.

🏇 Champion Hurdle: Can the reigning champion Constitution Hill defend his crown against the rising star Anzadam?

🏇 Stayers Hurdle: After Gowel Road’s shock win over Monmiral, what does this mean for reigning champion Teahupoo and the progressive Rocky’s Diamond?

🏇 Novice Chasers: We spotlight Dancing City, Bioluminescence, and Good Land, and dive into the incredible depth of Willie Mullins’ stable, including Impaire Et Passe’s Cheltenham target.

🏇 Juvenile Hurdlers: Who could emerge from the pack at the Dublin Racing Festival? We discuss East India Dockand Lulamba.

🏇 Gold Cup Contenders: After L’Homme Presse beat Stage Star, is Galopin Des Champs still untouchable?

And don’t miss:

🎯 Emmet’s 8/1 bet for a Cheltenham chase.

🎯 Paul’s massive 25/1 ante post value bet.

📖 PLUS: Get an exclusive £5 discount for Paul’s Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide – the code is revealed in the first 60 seconds!

Whether you're a seasoned punter or just getting excited for the Festival, this episode is your essential guide to Cheltenham 2025.

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Adam Mills, Katie Young, and Emmet Kennedy shine a spotlight on one of the most confusing divisions in racing: the novice hurdlers. Does Salvator Mundi deserve to be a strong favorite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle? If not, who stands out against him? We analyse Willie Mullins' runner and provide value recommendations, including one horse that could significantly shorten from the 14/1 currently offered by Geoff Banks.

With The New Lion a red-hot favorite for the Turners Novices' Hurdle, we ask: have people overlooked the poor record of Challow Hurdle winners at the Cheltenham Festival? Considering that, who can beat him? There's a big disagreement about The Yellow Clay, while Adam shares a 20/1 dark horse for the race. The Potato Race is often a minefield, but Adam has a strong each-way fancy. We also delve into the intriguing juvenile hurdle division and ask if any contenders could step up to the Supreme. Adam shares a strong theory and a bet for the race.

Horses discussed: Salvator Mundi, Romeo Coolio, Kaid d'Authie, Kopek Des Bordes, Workahead, Kawaboomga, The New Lion, The Yellow Clay, Final Demand, Potters Charm, Irancy, Jax Junior, Funiculi Funicula, Jet Blue, Zillow, Redemption Day, Regent's Stroll, Lulamba, East India Dock, Hello Neighbour, Lady Vega Allen, Palladium, Sainte Lucie, Mondo Man, Charlus, Live Conti, Stencil.

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