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Diarmuid Nolan, Dean Ryan, and Pat Cooney are together to break down one of the greatest jumping festivals on the British calendar, the Aintree Grand National Festival. Three superb days of racing in Liverpool, and the lads are ready to go through it all — race by race, grade 1 by grade 1, right the way through to the big one.

The panel give their 1-2-3 for the Grand National itself, and cast their eye over all the other Grade 1s and marquee races across the three days. Diarmuid and Pat are singing from the same hymn sheet this week, as they land on a big-priced handicap runner on Saturday — outside of the National — that they fancy to cause a stir. Tune in to find out who they're backing.

Classic race. Legendary festival. Don't miss it.

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Diarmuid Nolan and Dean Ryan are back to break down the biggest jumping festival of the Irish springtime, the Irish Grand National Festival at Fairyhouse. We go race by race across the card, with market movers, value picks, and festival NAPs throughout.

Diarmuid is swinging big this week as he's napping a 20/1 shot in the Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle, and fancies a mare to go and land the Irish Grand National itself. Tune in to find out who he's siding with.

Classic race. Big festival. Don't miss it.

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In partnership with bet365 and Gambling.com, this week’s #Racehour Podcast is out now!

It’s the final show of the year and Diarmuid Nolan is joined by Stephen Cass and Tony Keenan for a full Cheltenham Review after four unforgettable days at Prestbury Park.

The lads break down all the key moments from the festival — the big winners, the shocks, the performances that matter going forward, and where the punting angles may have been won and lost. They also get stuck into some listener questions to round things off.

As always, a big thank you to our sponsors bet365 and Gambling.com — and a special thanks to all of our listeners for the support throughout the year.

The Cheltenham Festival reaches its thrilling conclusion and Dean Ryan is once again joined by Diarmuid Nolan to preview the final day at Prestbury Park.

With three unforgettable days already in the books, the pair reflect briefly on how the week has unfolded before turning their attention to Friday’s card — a day packed with drama, big fields and the emotional finale to the Festival.

Diarmuid highlights Diva Luna as one of his strongest fancies of the day in the Mares’ Chase, outlining why he believes she could be perfectly set up to land the prize. He also makes a strong case for Kel Histoire in the always ultra-competitive Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, a race that has launched the careers of plenty of top riders over the years.

Meanwhile, Dean puts forward Doctor Steinberg as his standout selection in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, explaining why he thinks the horse could thrive in the gruelling stamina test that traditionally produces one of the toughest winners of the week.

Alongside their headline selections, Dean and Diarmuid chat through the final day atmosphere at Cheltenham, the unique buzz around Gold Cup day, and where they think the value lies as the curtain comes down on another incredible Festival.

If you’re looking for insight, opinions and a few strong angles before the final roar of the week, this Day 4 preview has you covered. 🏇

The Cheltenham Festival reaches its pivotal third day and Dean Ryan is once again joined by Diarmuid Nolan to preview Thursday’s card at Prestbury Park.

With the Festival in full swing, the pair reflect on how the week has unfolded so far before turning their attention to a fascinating Day 3 line-up. From competitive handicaps to one of the championship races of the meeting, there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into as they look for the standout bets and angles.

Dean and Diarmuid are both in agreement when it comes to the Pertemps Final, where they make a strong case for C’est Different, a horse they believe is primed to run a huge race in one of the most competitive handicaps of the week.

They also find common ground in the Stayers’ Hurdle, where both are firmly behind Impose Toi, explaining why they think the horse could be the one to land Thursday’s feature contest.

Alongside their main fancies, there’s plenty of general Cheltenham chat – discussing how the meeting tends to evolve by Day 3, the importance of stamina as the week wears on, and which trainers and jockeys could be set for a big Thursday.

If you’re looking for strong views, Cheltenham insight and a couple of confident selections ahead of Day 3, this preview has everything you need before the action begins. 🏇