The Final Furlong Podcast

It's Championship Saturday at Keeneland, and the Final Furlong Podcast brings you the essential betting guide to all nine races on the second day of the 2026 Breeders' Cup. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Total Performance Data's Adam Mills, American racing expert Charlie Freeman, former jockey and journalist Georgia Cox, and Irish racing analyst Jaime Wrenn. The team assess the leading contenders, challenge vulnerable favourites and identify the strongest betting opportunities, including potential outsiders at 50/1, 40/1, 33/1, 25/1, 20/1 and 16/1. From the European turf challenge to America's biggest dirt races, discover the panel's best bets, value selections, potential bombs and Breeders' Cup Classic exacta.

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17:10 | BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE SPRINT (GRADE 1, 7F)

Ways And Means looks set to start at short odds, but is she a banker or a favourite worth opposing?

The panel have strong opinions on one of Saturday's most intriguing betting decisions.

17:48 | BREEDERS' CUP TURF SPRINT (GRADE 1, 5½F)

Group 1 winners Comanche Brave and Bacio head the betting, but a race packed with early pace could produce a major upset.

The team identify potential 50/1 and 33/1 outsiders capable of outrunning their odds.

18:26 | BREEDERS' CUP DIRT MILE (GRADE 1, 1M)

Could Further Ado be the best-value favourite of Championship Saturday?

The panel examine his credentials and whether the market has underestimated his chance.

19:04 | BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE TURF (GRADE 1, 1M1½F)

Blue Bolt bids for a remarkable fifth consecutive Group 1 victory, but will the extra distance expose a weakness?

Precise is a fascinating alternative, while the panel also make cases for outsiders at 16/1 and 20/1.

19:42 | BREEDERS' CUP SPRINT (GRADE 1, 6F)

Japanese challenger T O Elvis attracts strong support from several members of the panel as a potential winner against odds-on favourite Englishman.

Can the Japanese raider deliver one of the shocks of the championship?

20:20 | BREEDERS' CUP MILE (GRADE 1, 1M)

Notable Speech bids for back-to-back victories for Charlie Appleby, who has won four of the last five renewals.

But is the odds-on favourite too short?

The panel identify alternative betting opportunities at 11/1 and 8/1.

20:58 | BREEDERS' CUP DISTAFF (GRADE 1, 1M1F)

Nitrogen is available around even money, but could she be the most reliable short-priced favourite of the entire Breeders' Cup?

The team assess her credentials and the strength of the opposition.

21:36 | BREEDERS' CUP TURF (GRADE 1, 1M4F)

The race of the weekend?

Defending champion Ethical Diamond returns for Willie Mullins and Dylan Browne McMonagle, facing a formidable international field.

Arc runner-up Bay City Roller and third Diamond Necklace are joined by Irish Oaks winner Johanna Walsh, Irish Champion Stakes winner Hotazhell, Group 1 winner Tiffany and Irish Derby winner Benvenuto Cellini.

With so much quality on show, the panel identify potential betting value at 40/1 and 25/1.

22:16 | BREEDERS' CUP CLASSIC (GRADE 1, 1M2F)

FOREVER YOUNG VS SOVEREIGNTY | A CLASH FOR THE AGES

Defending champion Forever Young faces multiple Grade 1 winner Sovereignty in one of the most eagerly anticipated clashes of the international racing season.

Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo, Magnitude and Knightsbridge add further depth to a fascinating renewal.

Three members of the panel side with the same horse, while the team also put forward a Breeders' Cup Classic exacta selection.

Who wins the biggest race of the weekend?

THE CHAMPIONSHIP SATURDAY CHEAT SHEET

Nine Grade 1 races, some of the world's finest racehorses and plenty of contrasting betting opinions.

Discover the panel's most likely winners, vulnerable favourites, best bets, big-priced outsiders and exacta selections, with expert analysis of both American and European racing.

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The first major weekend of the 2026/27 National Hunt season is here, with Grade 1 stars returning at Down Royal, the prestigious Charlie Hall Chase at Wetherby, and competitive handicap action at Ascot.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn on the Final Furlong Podcast to preview 11 races across three meetings, assess the leading contenders and identify the strongest betting opportunities.

The panel have some strong opinions, including a 17/2 NAP, a 15/2 selection supported by three members of the team, and an 18/1 outsider who could be underestimated on handicap debut at Ascot.

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DOWN ROYAL | GRADE 1 CHAMPION CHASE SHOWDOWN

15:15 | REMEMBERING ENVOI ALLEN CHAMPION CHASE (GRADE 1, 3M)

One of the strongest early-season clashes of the National Hunt campaign.

Heart Wood, Romeo Coolio, Affordale Fury, Banbridge, Fleur In The Park and Haiti Couleurs feature in a fascinating Grade 1 contest.

With established stars facing emerging championship contenders, which horse will make the biggest statement ahead of the major winter prizes?

15:50 | RACING POST CHASE (GRADE 2, 2M3½F)

Another important graded contest completes our Down Royal preview, with the panel examining the leading contenders and potential improvers.

WETHERBY | CHARLIE HALL CHASE & WEST YORKSHIRE HURDLE

13:10 | HANDICAP CHASE (2M3½F)

A competitive handicap chase opens the Wetherby analysis, with the panel searching for early-season value.

13:45 | MONTAGU MARES' HURDLE (LISTED, 2M)

A valuable Listed contest featuring mares looking to establish themselves in the division.

14:18 | WEST YORKSHIRE HURDLE (GRADE 2, 3M)

The staying hurdlers return in an important early-season test over three miles.

14:55 | CHARLIE HALL CHASE (GRADE 2, 3M)

Pic d'Orhy makes his debut for Dan Skelton, facing former trainer Paul Nicholls, who saddles Hitman, his highest-rated horse.

Twinjets, partnered by Harry Cobden, adds further intrigue, while The Real Whacker and Handstands contribute to a fascinating renewal.

Can Pic d'Orhy make an immediate impact for his new stable, or will one of his rivals spoil the occasion?

15:30 | HANDICAP HURDLE (2M)

A competitive two-mile handicap hurdle rounds off the Wetherby selections.

ASCOT | HANDICAP BETTING PREVIEW

13:25 | NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (2M3F)

An intriguing novice handicap chase with potentially progressive runners stepping into competitive company.

14:00 | SODEXO LIVE! HANDICAP CHASE (2M1F)

The panel assess the leading contenders and potential value in this competitive handicap.

14:33 | REGAL ENCORE HANDICAP CHASE (3M)

Stamina and jumping will be crucial in this three-mile handicap chase.

15:43 | LAVAZZA HANDICAP HURDLE (1M7½F)

A fascinating handicap hurdle completes our Ascot preview, with the panel examining the contenders and potential improvers.

THE PANEL'S BEST BETS

Three standout betting angles headline this week's Weekend Betting Guide:

🏇 17/2 NAP🎯 15/2 SELECTION: BACKED BY THREE PANEL MEMBERS💰 18/1 ASCOT HANDICAP OUTSIDER

Discover the selections, the reasoning behind them and which horses the panel believe offer the best value across the weekend.

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Friday Best Bets, 20/1 Bomb, 12/1 Outsiders & a Maximum Bet Against the Favourite! Welcome to the Final Furlong Podcast Breeders' Cup Cheat Sheet, beginning with a complete betting preview of Future Stars Friday.

Emmet Kennedy is joined by American racing experts Charlie Freeman and Ryan Anderson to examine all five Grade 1 races, identify vulnerable favourites, uncover overlooked contenders and find the best betting opportunities for European punters.

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The team have some strong opinions, including a maximum bet against a Bob Baffert favourite, a potential 20/1 exacta bomb and selections at 12/1, 11/1 and 15/2.

18:55 | BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF SPRINT (GRADE 1, 5½F)

Europe has a strong hand, headed by favourite Libertango, but can the American challengers upset the market leader?

The panel identify two alternative betting opportunities at 12/1 and 11/1.

19:35 | BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES (GRADE 1, 1M½F)

On paper, this looks like a showdown between Bob Baffert's Miss Monica and Brendan Walsh's Emphatic.

But Charlie Freeman has a different opinion and puts forward a 15/2 selection to challenge the leading pair.

20:15 | JOHN DEERE BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (GRADE 1, 1M)

Sun Goddess arrives as one of the strongest favourites of the entire Breeders' Cup.

Is she the most likely winner across both days, or is there a case for opposing her at short odds?

The team also identify a potential 20/1 outsider who could provide significant value in the exacta.

20:55 | BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE (GRADE 1, 1M½F)

Bob Baffert's Hughes heads the betting, but is his position at the top of the market justified?

Charlie Freeman has a maximum bet against the favourite, setting up one of the strongest betting opinions of the episode.

21:35 | BROWN ADVISORY BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF (GRADE 1, 1M)

The draw has complicated matters for favourite Great Barrier Reef, but Charlie and Ryan were already keen to oppose him.

Joseph O'Brien's Folsom Blues and Aidan O'Brien's Haffner attract strong support as the panel examine the leading European contenders and the tactical demands of Keeneland.

THE FRIDAY CHEAT SHEET | BEST BETS & BIGGEST BOMBS

Five Grade 1 races and plenty of contrasting opinions.

Discover the panel's most likely winners, vulnerable favourites, best bets and big-priced outsiders, with American racing insight designed to help European punters approach the Breeders' Cup with greater confidence.

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20/1, 5/1, 9/2 & 4/1 NAPs | 16/1 Each-Way Selection. The final British Group 1 of the Flat season takes centre stage at Doncaster, while Newbury stages two fascinating Group 3 contests and Cheltenham delivers a cracking afternoon of National Hunt racing.

It's the best of both worlds on this week's Final Furlong Podcast Weekend Betting Guide.

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Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, George Gorman and Jaime Wrenn to preview ten races across Doncaster, Newbury and Cheltenham, assess the leading contenders and identify the strongest betting opportunities.

The panel put forward NAPs at 20/1, 5/1, 9/2 and 4/1, alongside a 16/1 each-way selection.

DONCASTER | FUTURITY TROPHY STAKES & SATURDAY FLAT RACING

12:55 | RICHARD JAMES HONE MEMORIAL HANDICAP (5F)

A competitive five-furlong sprint handicap opens our Doncaster analysis as the panel search for the best betting value.

13:30 | FUTURITY TROPHY STAKES (GROUP 1, 1M)

The final British Group 1 of the Flat season.

Aidan O'Brien, a remarkable 12-time winner of the race, launches another powerful Ballydoyle challenge with Nobel Exhibit, Sergei Diaghilev and Giant Sequoia.

Can favourite Nobel Exhibit justify his position at the head of the market, or will one of his stablemates emerge on top?

14:05 | REMEMBERING SUE WRIGHT PROSPECT STAKES (LISTED, 6F)

The panel assess the leading contenders in this six-furlong Listed contest for two-year-olds.

NEWBURY | TWO GROUP 3 CONTESTS

14:35 | ST SIMON STAKES (GROUP 3, 1M4F)

A fascinating middle-distance contest as the panel assess the form and potential betting opportunities.

15:10 | HORRIS HILL STAKES (GROUP 3, 7F)

Promising two-year-old colts and geldings take centre stage in another important late-season Group race.

CHELTENHAM | NATIONAL HUNT BETTING PREVIEW

The jumps season gathers momentum at the home of National Hunt racing, with five competitive contests under the spotlight.

13:10 | NOVICES' LIMITED HANDICAP CHASE (2M4F)

An intriguing novice handicap chase as the panel examine the leading contenders and potential improvers.

13:45 | NOVICES' HURDLE (3M)

Stamina comes to the fore in this three-mile novice hurdle, with emerging staying prospects looking to make their mark.

14:20 | PERTEMPS NETWORK HANDICAP HURDLE (3M)

A competitive qualifier for the Pertemps Hurdle Series, with potential Cheltenham Festival implications further down the line.

14:55 | HANDICAP CHASE (3M1F)

An extended three-mile handicap chase provides another challenging betting puzzle.

15:30 | MASTERSON HOLDINGS HURDLE (2M½F)

The panel examine the contenders in this interesting contest over the minimum trip.

THE PANEL'S BEST BETS

Four NAPs and a big-priced each-way selection headline the weekend's betting discussion.

🏇 20/1 NAP🏇 5/1 NAP🏇 9/2 NAP🏇 4/1 NAP🎯 16/1 EACH-WAY SELECTION

Discover which horses the panel are backing and their reasoning across a fascinating Saturday of Flat and National Hunt racing.

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Aidan O'Brien joins Emmet Kennedy on the Final Furlong Podcast ahead of the 2026 Breeders' Cup at Keeneland, where the Ballydoyle maestro will be looking to add to his remarkable record of 21 Breeders' Cup victories.

Aidan provides an exclusive insight into his leading contenders, their preparations and the challenges of competing against the world's best on one of international racing's biggest stages.

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Then Adam Mills joins Emmet to analyse the leading European contenders, assess their American opposition and identify the strongest betting opportunities across the two-day championship.

AIDAN O'BRIEN | THE BALLYDOYLE BREEDERS' CUP TEAM

BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE FILLIES TURF (GRADE 1)

Sun Goddess bids for an extraordinary fourth Group 1 victory of the season. Aidan discusses her preparation and prospects of extending her remarkable campaign at Keeneland.

BREEDERS' CUP JUVENILE TURF (GRADE 1)

Great Barrier Reef and Haffner represent Ballydoyle in a fascinating contest featuring some of Europe's most promising two-year-olds.

BREEDERS' CUP FILLY & MARE TURF (GRADE 1)

Precise takes aim at another major international prize as Aidan assesses her prospects against high-class opposition.

BREEDERS' CUP MILE (GRADE 1)

True Love and Puerto Rico feature in Ballydoyle's plans for one of the most competitive races of the meeting.

BREEDERS' CUP TURF (GRADE 1)

Diamond Necklace and Benvenuto Cellini spearhead Aidan's challenge in one of the championship's most prestigious contests.

ADAM MILLS | EUROPEAN BREEDERS' CUP BETTING PREVIEW

Following the interview, Adam Mills joins Emmet for an independent assessment of Europe's leading contenders and their prospects of success at Keeneland.

JUVENILE FILLIES TURF | CAN ANYTHING BEAT SUN GODDESS?

The Ballydoyle star looks a formidable contender, but does the opposition offer a credible threat or a better betting opportunity?

JUVENILE TURF | BALLYDOYLE VS CHARLIE APPLEBY

A fascinating clash between two of Europe's most powerful operations. Could How's Al Today spring an upset for the American team?

TURF SPRINT | BACIO VS COMANCHE BRAVE

Two leading contenders come under scrutiny in a race where early speed, positioning and the unique demands of American turf racing could prove decisive.

FILLY & MARE TURF | IS SURVIE OVERPRICED AT 12/1?

Blue Bolt and Precise feature prominently in the European challenge, but Adam makes the case for taking a closer look at Survie at 12/1.

BREEDERS' CUP TURF | NO OMBUDSMAN, NO PROBLEM?

With Ombudsman absent, the race presents a fascinating opportunity for Europe's leading middle-distance performers.

Adam examines the contenders and the implications for the betting market.

THE FINAL VERDICT

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