The Final Furlong Podcast

One of the sharpest minds in horse racing betting, Gavin Lynch joins Emmet Kennedy for a Final Furlong Podcast special, recored live at Punchestown racecourse, with his complete cheatsheet for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, presented by 1xBet Ireland.

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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⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast.

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The Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide is back, and the team are coming in hot after tipping eight winners last weekend. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael to break down Saturday’s ITV Racing from Kelso, Doncaster and Newbury, with strong NAPs, confident opinions and big-price angles across the card. If you’re betting this weekend, this is your full race-by-race guide.

🟥 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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💬 Comment: Who is your NAP this weekend?

🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet.

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⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast.

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Nicky Henderson has ruled Constitution Hill out of the Champion Hurdle — effectively bringing his jumps career to a close. On this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jaime Wrenn react to the bombshell announcement.

🟥 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

🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet.

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⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast.

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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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Cheltenham Festival preparation is already underway — and the stable tours are starting to shape the narrative. On this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by TalkSPORT’s senior racing commentator Rupert Bell, fresh from visiting the yards of Ben Pauling, Gordon Elliott and Willie Mullins. This is insight straight from the source — what trainers are saying, how horses are moving, and which names are being quietly talked up ahead of March.

🟥 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.

🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet.

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⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast.

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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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The second Yes/No Gameshow of the 2026 Cheltenham Festival season is here with the attention Switched to the Mares races. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Adam Mills, Lizzie Kelly, Jaime Wrenn and Barry Doyle to take on the ante-post market leaders with 1xBet Ireland — with the favourite for both races facing the same question: YES… or NO?

Each panellist votes. No fence-sitting. Then they justify it. This is where conviction meets pressure.If you’re betting Cheltenham ante-post, this episode forces you to take a stance.

🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet.

🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community

⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast.

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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/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod

Email: [email protected]

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