🎄 Christmas Racing Extravaganza: The Ultimate Preview (Dec 26th–29th) 🎄

The Final Furlong Podcast brings you a complete festive racing guide with Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton previewing the key action from Kempton, Leopardstown, Chepstow, and Limerick. Packed with expert insight, horses to follow, and plenty of confident bets, this episode covers every major race across the four-day Christmas racing bonanza.

🔑 Key Races Previewed:

Thursday 26th December:

🏇 King George VI Chase (Grade 1) – Kempton

🏇 Christmas Hurdle (Grade 1) – Kempton

🏇 Kauto Star Novices' Chase (Grade 1) – Kempton

🏇 O'Driscolls Irish Whiskey Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 2) – Leopardstown

🏇 Racing Post Long Distance Novice Chase (Grade 1) – Leopardstown

Friday 27th December:

🏇 Welsh Grand National – Chepstow

🏇 Paddy Power Chase – Leopardstown

🏇 Rewards Club Chase (Grade 1) – Leopardstown

🏇 Future Champions Novice Hurdle (Grade 1) – Leopardstown

🏇 Wayward Lad Novices' Chase (Grade 2) – Kempton

🏇 Desert Orchid Handicap Chase (Grade 2) – Kempton

Saturday 28th December:

🏇 Savills Hurdle (Grade 1) – Leopardstown

🏇 Savills Chase (Grade 1) – Leopardstown

Sunday 29th December:

🏇 Neville Hotels Hurdle (Grade 1)

🎙️ Horses to Follow:

Expect bold predictions, sharp analysis, and lively debate as the team highlights the best bets, bankers, and value plays for one of the most exciting racing weeks of the year.

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by former jockeys William Kennedy and George Gorman to break down an exciting weekend of racing. The team analyses the standout performances, uncovers key festival clues, and pinpoints future stars to follow for the season ahead. From thrilling novice chase debuts to potential Cheltenham contenders, this is your ultimate guide to the weekend’s biggest stories.

🔥 Topics Covered:

🎧 All this and more, packed into under an hour! Tune in now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and all major platforms.

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🎙️ Champion Hurdle & Triumph Hurdle Ante-Post Special with French racing expert Adam Mills!

Join Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills for an in-depth analysis of the ante-post markets for the Champion Hurdle and Triumph Hurdle, packed with horses to follow and expert insight into the rising stars of the season.

🔥 Highlights Include:

💡 Plus: A deep dive into the current ante-post markets—where is the value, and who are the ones to back?

🎧 Don’t miss this essential guide to the season’s top hurdlers! Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and all major platforms.

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Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton deliver the Betting Blueprint your ultimate preview for this Saturday’s blockbuster racing at Cheltenham and Doncaster. Packed with expert insights and best bets, this episode will have you covered in under an hour!

🔥 This Week’s Highlights Include:

Nyetimber December Gold Cup: Two confident picks for Cheltenham’s marquee Handicap Chase.

Big Value Alert: A 25/1 outsider to back at Doncaster.

Top NAPS: Three red-hot selections at 5/2, 3/1, and 2/1.

Full Race Analysis: Key trends, form breakdowns, and betting angles for:

1:50 Cheltenham - Nyetimber December Gold Cup Handicap Chase

2:05 Doncaster - bet365 Handicap Chase

2:25 Cheltenham - BetMGM Handicap Chase

2:40 Doncaster - bet365 Doncaster Mares’ Hurdle (Listed Race)

3:00 Cheltenham - Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)

3:15 Doncaster - bet365 Handicap Hurdle

3:35 Cheltenham - BetMGM Mares' Handicap Hurdle

🎧 Get the inside track on all the action and our best bets to make this weekend a winning one! Subscribe now on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite podcast platform.

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🎙️ Join Emmet Kennedy and French racing expert Adam Mills for an exclusive, must-listen episode packed with insights and an essential list of horses to follow this season! 🏇

Adam shares his expert takes on emerging stars who could light up the racing world in the coming weeks:

💥 Get the inside track on these promising horses and more as Adam breaks down their potential and how they could make a serious impact this season.

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British horse racing is in crisis. Betting turnover has plummeted by a staggering £3 billion in real terms over just two years, driven by invasive affordability checks and mounting regulatory pressures. In this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy sits down with two titans of the industry—Geoff Banks, CEO of Geoff Banks Bet, and Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale—to uncover the truth behind racing's financial meltdown.

Together, we dissect the failures of affordability checks, the Gambling Commission’s controversial approach, and racing’s struggle to innovate in a competitive betting landscape. With £3 billion on the line, can the industry rally to save itself? Don’t miss this urgent and unfiltered conversation about the future of British racing. Subscribe now and join the debate.

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Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton deliver the ultimate Betting Blueprint for this weekend’s top races. We’re all in agreement on the feature race at Aintree with a Bulletproof Bet in the Becher Chase—a selection one of us is so confident about, it’s one of his Best Bets of the Weekend!

We dive into the Grade 1 Tingle Creek at Sandown to answer the burning question: Is Jonbon a Banker or Blowout?Plus, we preview the supporting races at both tracks, spotlighting a Nicky Henderson runner who looks well-handicapped on debut and explaining why he really should win. We also reveal how Paul Nicholls appears to have a hidden gem flying under the radar.

With value-packed selections at 22/1, 10/1, and 7/1, this episode is your fast track to profits and hopping on the Gravy Train!

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Join Emmet Kennedy and betting expert Gavin Lynch for an unmissable, action-packed episode of The Final Furlong Podcast. In this comprehensive discussion, Gavin brings his razor-sharp insights to the table, covering everything from the season’s top novice chasers and hurdlers to bold predictions for the upcoming Christmas racing festivals, spring classics, and the pinnacle of National Hunt racing—the Cheltenham Festival.

🏇 Key Highlights:

Whether you’re a seasoned punter or simply love the thrill of racing, this episode is packed with expert analysis, bold takes, and actionable insights. From two-mile specialists eyeing the Champion Chase to the Ryanair Chase contenders and beyond, Gavin’s expertise is a treasure trove for fans and bettors alike.

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🔗 For more premium insights and exclusive betting tips, visit GavinLynchRacing.com and take your punting to the next level!

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In this special edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by one of racing’s sharpest minds, Gavin Lynch, to preview the blockbuster action at the Fairyhouse Winter Festival. The show kicks off with Fairyhouse General Manager Peter Roe, who provides an exclusive update on the ground conditions and sets the stage for a weekend packed with star power. With Willie Mullins, Henry De Bromhead, Gavin Cromwell, and Gordon Elliott all fielding top-class talent, this is one of the most significant weekends in National Hunt racing. Gavin Lynch delivers expert insights into the key races, including:

Plus, Gavin names two bumper horses expected to deliver the goods and a hurdler he believes could be a future superstar.

Don’t miss this deep dive into one of jump racing’s marquee weekends. Listen now for expert analysis and betting advice!

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After tipping 6 winners from 7 races last week, including a massive 22/1 shot, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Peter Michael and Andy Newton to deliver another weekend of unmissable racing analysis on The Final Furlong Podcast. The team kicks things off with a deep dive into the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, where one pundit is supremely confident he's uncovered the winner. Next, they preview the Fighting Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle, where Nicky Henderson’s rising star Sir Gino takes on Willie Mullins’ dual Grade 1 winner Mystical Power. But who deserves your money? The lads weigh in.

Could a JP McManus Handicap plot horse be lurking in the 2:25 Newbury Coral Racing Club Intermediate Handicap Hurdle? One of the team labels it “the best of the weekend!” Meanwhile, there’s strong each-way confidence in the 3:20 Newcastle Rehearsal Handicap Chase, with an expert declaring, “He can’t be out of the first three!”

Finally, they tackle the 3:35 Newbury Coral Jim Joel Memorial Handicap Chase, offering bold picks for the lucky last, and Peter’s NAP of the weekend runs on Friday afternoon - don’t miss out on the early value!

With tips and insights covering the biggest races at Newbury, Newcastle, Ascot, Haydock, and Punchestown, this is your essential guide to the weekend’s action. Listen now to get the inside track on the best bets and bold predictions!

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