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Nick is joined this morning by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look again at the decision by the stewards at Epsom to declare Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner whilst Jason Tan, based in New Zealand explains why he believes we're behind the times in the UK with this rule having not been in place sooner. Ahead of the Prix de Diane this weekend, Nick catches up with David Menuisier, who's hoping Inis Mor can go close and Lee and Nick spin through the likely key contenders. Will Aitkenhead has the latest Royal Ascot update before Richard Langley, head groundsman at Brighton joins the show to discuss his attempt to break a world record, which would be a remarkable feat. Dan Barber is back again to look back on a handicapping performance from Epsom that could put this horse right up there in the big leagues and his trainer Roger Varian shares where we might see him next. Finally Greg Carpenter of the HKJC shares his delight at Ka Ying Rising receiving a rating of 130, putting him to the top of the tree and Oli Bell is at the GOFFS Arkle Sale catching up with Willie Mullins.
Nick is joined this morning by the Racing Post's Lee Mottershead to look again at the decision by the stewards at Epsom to declare Benvenuto Cellini a non-runner whilst Jason Tan, based in New Zealand explains why he believes we're behind the times in the UK with this rule having not been in place sooner. Ahead of the Prix de Diane this weekend, Nick catches up with David Menuisier, who's hoping Inis Mor can go close and Lee and Nick spin through the likely key contenders. Will Aitkenhead has the latest Royal Ascot update before Richard Langley, head groundsman at Brighton joins the show to discuss his attempt to break a world record, which would be a remarkable feat. Dan Barber is back again to look back on a handicapping performance from Epsom that could put this horse right up there in the big leagues and his trainer Roger Varian shares where we might see him next. Finally Greg Carpenter of the HKJC shares his delight at Ka Ying Rising receiving a rating of 130, putting him to the top of the tree and Oli Bell is at the GOFFS Arkle Sale catching up with Willie Mullins.
Host Dave Ord is joined by Timeform's Jumps Editor Dan Barber and Chase Handicapper Phil Turner, plus Value Bet columnist Matt Brocklebank too, as the team discuss the Timeform Awards for the 2025-26 Jumps Season, which have now been revealed!Plus we also hear from Patrick Mullins, as unsurprisingly, plenty of the winners' plaques are headed for Closutton, after another remarkable season for team Willie Mullins.
Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton and Jake Wilkes are back with the Final Furlong Podcast Betting Guide for Day 4 of the Punchestown Festival, previewing the key races and strongest betting angles across Friday's card. The star attraction is Lossiemouth, with the Champion Hurdler looking set to give Willie Mullins another major Grade 1 success in the Boodles Champion Hurdle.
Nick - in Kentucky - is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, for an edition that threatened to be derailed before it began. But fear not: here it is, in the company of Willie Mullins, who reflects on his season and looks forward to more success this week with Denis Kirwan. Plus, Ed Walker and Jim Boyle on their Guineas hopefuls, Ballylinch's John O'Connor on Bayside Boy's blistering start at stud, and Dan Barber on how Dan Skelton broke all the records. Also today, Emma Webb tells us about a beautiful sculpture auctioned by Tattersalls Online in aid of DoItForBrodie, a charity set up in honour of her daughter, who took her own life at 16.
Nick - in Kentucky - is joined by Lydia, in Punchestown, for an edition that threatened to be derailed before it began. But fear not: here it is, in the company of Willie Mullins, who reflects on his season and looks forward to more success this week with Denis Kirwan. Plus, Ed Walker and Jim Boyle on their Guineas hopefuls, Ballylinch's John O'Connor on Bayside Boy's blistering start at stud, and Dan Barber on how Dan Skelton broke all the records. Also today, Emma Webb tells us about a beautiful sculpture auctioned by Tattersalls Online in aid of DoItForBrodie, a charity set up in honour of her daughter, who took her own life at 16.
Nick and Lydia look back on Saturday's Randox Grand National, in which I Am Maximus regained his crown, making it a third successive win in the race for his trainer Willie Mullins. We also reflect on the Festival as a whole, Dan Skelton's first Trainers' Championship, the Gold Dancer incident, Betting, TV viewing figures, the atmosphere and racegoers experience, plus an update from Sara Bradstock on Mr Vango
Nick and Lydia look back on Saturday's Randox Grand National, in which I Am Maximus regained his crown, making it a third successive win in the race for his trainer Willie Mullins. We also reflect on the Festival as a whole, Dan Skelton's first Trainers' Championship, the Gold Dancer incident, Betting, TV viewing figures, the atmosphere and racegoers experience, plus an update from Sara Bradstock on Mr Vango
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick this Wednesday morning and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. As declarations and jockey bookings come through Charlotte and Dave give their immediate reaction including to that of Willie Mullins's decision to jock up Tom Bellamy on last year‘s winner Nick Rockett, with son Patrick opting to ride Grangeclare West. Josh Guerriero explains the decision to put first time cheap pieces on Jagwar in the National and offers an update as well on Iroko. Jockey Lorcan Williams looks ahead to a couple of big rides on day one of the festival including former Champion hurdler Golden Ace before trainer Max Comley shares his hopes for his two in the mares bumper and seemed cautiously optimistic that Burds of a Feather will put her best foot forward. Henry Beesley has a market update from Fitzdares before we hear about the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up sale catalogue from Jason Singh and we wrap up with our weekly update from Hong Kong.
The Final Furlong Podcast with 1xBet gives you the inside track on the Grand National at Aintree and the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale. First up: Top jockey Danny Mullins joins Emmet Kennedy to break down every major contender from the most powerful yard in jumps racing, including: • I Am Maximus (Former winner and last years runner-up)• Grangeclare West (Last years 3rd)• Nick Rockett (defending champion)• Captain Cody (Scottish Grand National winner)• Quai De Bourbon (Irish Grand National 3rd)• Lecky Watson (Grade 1 winner)• Spanish Harlem (Kerry National winner)• High Class Hero• Champ Kiely (Dual Grade 1 winner) Danny gives a rare insider perspective on Willie Mullins' Grand National runners, their chances at Aintree, and the strength of the team across the entire meeting. Plus, he reveals the one horse outside the Mullins yard he would most like to ride in the Grand National. Then: We're joined by Tattersalls Director of Marketing Jason Singh, who explains why the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale has become a global production line of Group 1 winners and Royal Ascot contenders. Inside this segment: • What a breeze-up sale actually is — and why it matters• What buyers are really looking for on the Rowley Mile• How speed, attitude, and professionalism separate elite prospects• Why this sale consistently produces top-level winners• The growing international demand from global buyers• Key pedigree insights and catalogue depth• Where the smart money looks for value This is a complete insider's guide to the Tattersalls Craven Breeze-Up Sale, with actionable insight for racing fans, bettors, and bloodstock enthusiasts. If you want to understand where winners come from — and where the Grand National could be won — this episode is essential listening.
Charlotte Greenway in for Nick this Wednesday morning and joined by the Mirror's David Yates. As declarations and jockey bookings come through Charlotte and Dave give their immediate reaction including to that of Willie Mullins's decision to jock up Tom Bellamy on last year‘s winner Nick Rockett, with son Patrick opting to ride Grangeclare West. Josh Guerriero explains the decision to put first time cheap pieces on Jagwar in the National and offers an update as well on Iroko. Jockey Lorcan Williams looks ahead to a couple of big rides on day one of the festival including former Champion hurdler Golden Ace before trainer Max Comley shares his hopes for his two in the mares bumper and seemed cautiously optimistic that Burds of a Feather will put her best foot forward. Henry Beesley has a market update from Fitzdares before we hear about the Tattersalls Craven Breeze Up sale catalogue from Jason Singh and we wrap up with our weekly update from Hong Kong.
Harry Cobden joins us later than usual this week, but with very good reason. We've got some nice winning rides to discuss as well as a decent Saturday at Haydock, and a big Sunday at Cork, with six rides for Willie Mullins! Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube Channel, where we'll have daily tipping shows with Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy, as well as daily previews with Harry Cobden! It's Harry Cobden and the Weekly Podcast, coming to you straight From The Horse's Mouth... 18+ GambleAware
Josh steps in for Nick on today's episode of Nick Luck Daily, unpacking plenty of racing headlines. From the 2,000 Guineas scratching drama at Ballydoyle to the surprise reappearance entry of Oxted five years on. There's discussion around the cancelled Chelmsford City fixtures and resulting owner frustration, reaction to Gemma Waterhouse's departure from Racing Welfare, and Willie Mullins' single entry for the Scottish Grand National - and what that could mean for the British Trainers' Championship. The episode also previews Lambourn Open Day, while Neil Channing joins to talk betting shop closures and their wider impact, alongside the latest updates from Hong Kong with JA McGrath. Daily Mirror journalist Dave Yates is alongside throughout to offer insight and analysis.
Josh steps in for Nick on today's episode of Nick Luck Daily, unpacking plenty of racing headlines. From the 2,000 Guineas scratching drama at Ballydoyle to the surprise reappearance entry of Oxted five years on. There's discussion around the cancelled Chelmsford City fixtures and resulting owner frustration, reaction to Gemma Waterhouse's departure from Racing Welfare, and Willie Mullins' single entry for the Scottish Grand National - and what that could mean for the British Trainers' Championship. The episode also previews Lambourn Open Day, while Neil Channing joins to talk betting shop closures and their wider impact, alongside the latest updates from Hong Kong with JA McGrath. Daily Mirror journalist Dave Yates is alongside throughout to offer insight and analysis.
Simon Double and co-host Phil Boyle return for another episode of Inside the Rails, with a review of the Cheltenham Festival, and an interview with jockey Marco Ghiani. Phil shares some sad news from BG Racing and Simon updates on the Solario Racing horses. The hosts discuss Cheltenham's atmosphere, betting results and the key races and winners. They also discuss the festival starts, and Willie Mullins' Fact To File withdrawal. They are joined by Marco Ghiani from his car on the way to ride at Kempton! Marco discusses his route from Sardinia to the British Racing School, his routine and targets and views on syndicates. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:54 This Month's Guest Preview 01:36 Syndicate Update - Heartbreak for BG Racing 04:47 Solario Racing Horses Update 05:54 Cheltenham Festival Atmosphere 07:44 Punting Results Recap 09:13 Festival Highlights 16:19 Mullins Going Controversy 17:55 False Starts Debate 20:51 Ryan Moore Riding Constitution Hill 22:13 Aintree Hopes and Picks 22:54 A Horse Walked Into A Hotel 25:26 Marco Ghiani Interview 34:20 Wrap Up and Thanks Useful links mentioned in this episode: www.solarioracing.com www.bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Contact the hosts: Phil Boyle: phil@bgracingsyndicates.co.uk Simon Double: info@solarioracing.com Follow us on Twitter/X - @InsideTheRails Follow Solario Racing on Twitter/X - @officialsolario Follow BG Racing on Twitter/X - @bgrsyndicates
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Our panel of Emmet Kennedy, Jaime Wrenn and leading bloodstock agent Tom Malone look back on a sensational Cheltenham Festival, analysing the biggest performances from the Grade 1 races across all four days. It was a remarkable week for Irish-trained horses, who landed 11 of the 13 Grade 1 races and 12 of the 15 Graded contests, while British-trained runners dominated the handicaps, winning nine of the 12 handicap races. We begin with Gaelic Warrior's Cheltenham Gold Cup victory, providing a fifth win in the race for Willie Mullins and Paul Townend, who also became the winning-most jockey in the race's 101-year history. The panel discuss what Gaelic Warrior could achieve next and who might emerge as the biggest challenger to his crown next season.
Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham as Paul Townend made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Champion Chase, Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup in the same year, setting a record of five Gold Cups as a jockey. Hear from Townend, as well as trainer Willie Mullins as Cheltenham draws to a close!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Live from the gallops on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan and David Yates to reflect on yesterday's action, in particular the complaint filed by Declan Queally against Nico de Boinville for comments allegedly made at the start of the Turners Novices Hurdle. Henry de Bromhead has a big day ahead with Bob Olinger looking to go back-to-back in the Stayers Hurdle this afternoon, and joins to discuss his chance as well as his remaining runners over the next two days. With five Grade 1s already on the board, Willie Mullins and David Casey reflect on another fantastic day yesterday and have their say on whether Fact To File will be able to handle the quicker surface in the Ryanair.
Live from the gallops on Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan and David Yates to reflect on yesterday's action, in particular the complaint filed by Declan Queally against Nico de Boinville for comments allegedly made at the start of the Turners Novices Hurdle. Henry de Bromhead has a big day ahead with Bob Olinger looking to go back-to-back in the Stayers Hurdle this afternoon, and joins to discuss his chance as well as his remaining runners over the next two days. With five Grade 1s already on the board, Willie Mullins and David Casey reflect on another fantastic day yesterday and have their say on whether Fact To File will be able to handle the quicker surface in the Ryanair.
Coming to you LIVE from the gallops on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan. They kick off today speaking to Mark Walsh, who's alongside Mighty Park (his ride in the opener, the Supreme). Mark also discusses his best chances of the week including Majborough in the Champion Chase and Inothewayurthinkin in the Gold Cup on Friday. Danny Mullins and Poniros join the show before Willie Mullins, alongside David Casey, debate the chances of Lossiemouth in the Champion and have their say on who the best novice might be. Dan Barber of Timeform looks at the figures and we have a market update from Fitzdares, a run down of the Cheltenham Sales Catalogue with Matt Hall before finishing up with Liz Armstrong in the shopping village.
The US Defence Secretary, Pete Hegseth, has said that air strikes on Iran today will be the 'most intense' so far of the eleven-day war. In a news conference at the Pentagon, Mr Hegseth said America was achieving its war goals and winning with 'brutal efficiency' - and that Iran would be 'decisively defeated'. Also: Some local commuter services are expected to resume at Glasgow Central station tomorrow -- three days after a large fire in a neighbouring building forced it to close. And: On the opening day of the Cheltenham Festival, Lossiemouth -- trained by the leading Irish trainer, Willie Mullins -- stormed to victory in the Champion Hurdle, the first big race of the meeting.
Coming to you LIVE from the gallops on Day One of the Cheltenham Festival as Nick is joined by Jane Mangan. They kick off today speaking to Mark Walsh, who's alongside Mighty Park (his ride in the opener, the Supreme). Mark also discusses his best chances of the week including Majborough in the Champion Chase and Inothewayurthinkin in the Gold Cup on Friday. Danny Mullins and Poniros join the show before Willie Mullins, alongside David Casey, debate the chances of Lossiemouth in the Champion and have their say on who the best novice might be. Dan Barber of Timeform looks at the figures and we have a market update from Fitzdares, a run down of the Cheltenham Sales Catalogue with Matt Hall before finishing up with Liz Armstrong in the shopping village.
There's no drama this end as Harry gives us his thoughts ahead of Wednesday's action at Cheltenham. Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube Channel for all our Cheltenham previews, tips and festival content: https://youtu.be/QWstb0Org4M Get your Fanzone tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/paddy-powers-cheltenham-festival-fanzone-the-camden-dublin-tickets-QBNLG7 Get your FREE BET for Day 2 of Cheltenham here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport Finally, you can enter our FREE TO PLAY game Eliminator here: https://promos.paddypower.com/promotion?promoCode=ELIMINATORCHELT It's Harry Cobden's Cheltenham Day 2 predictions, coming to you straight ...From The Horse's Mouth 18+ GambleAware
The Cheltenham roar will be turned up to fever pitch from next Tuesday as the annual racing festival kicks off once again. Underlined by a host of hotly contested races, including the Triumph Hurdle, Novices' Hurdle, and the Gold Cup, Cheltenham rarely disappoints. Joining Pat to preview it all are champion racehorse trainer Willie Mullins and Off the Ball's John Duggan.
Ruby Walsh gives his take on the Willie Mullins challenge to Brendan O'Brien before the Cheltenham Festival, and talks through the British challenge and the role of the underdogs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Pat Kenny Show is back!It's business as usual every Saturday and Sunday morning between 10 and 12, noon, with the same in-depth analysis, a host of familiar faces, and the same lively debates.This weekend, the lineup is box office, as Pat will be joined by Anthony Scaramucci, Barry Keoghan, Devin Toner, Willie Mullins, Professor Luke O'Neill, and more.Listen live between 10 and 12 noon, this Saturday and Sunday or listen back to the podcasts on Newstalk.com or on the GoLoud app.
Essential viewing! The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is almost upon us, so tune in as Sporting Life ambassador Willie Mullins guides us through another exceptionally strong Closutton team for the Festival.The most successful trainer in Cheltenham Festival history gives us the latest on his two-time Gold Cup hero Galopin Des Champs, Irish Gold Cup winner Fact To File and five-time Grade 1 winner Gaelic Warrior.The Master of Closutton also provides his thoughts on Majborough ahead of his Champion Chase mission, the latest on Lossiemouth, updates on plenty of exciting novices and much more too!0:00 Introduction0:21 Galopin des Champs3:11 Fact To File5:47 Gaelic Warrior8:17 Majborough10:27 Lossiemouth14:40 Poniros16:07 Final Demand18:49 Kaid D'Authie19:39 Kopek des Bordes22:28 Mighty Park24:38 Bambino Fever27:25 Proactif27:47 Selma De Vary29:11 Ballyburn30:42 Dinoblue31:45 Spindleberry32:12 Jade de Grugy
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.
Nick is in Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Saudi Cup. The city also plays host this week to the Asian Racing Conference, where Nick catches up with NYRA CEO David O'Rourke, alongside Total Performance Data supremo Will Duff-Gordon. At the track, trainer Tom Clover talks about his quartet of runners across 4 Middle Eastern venues over the next fortnight, while Toshi Onikubo runs the rule over the Japanese contingent. David Yates is in Closutton, drawing out the thoughts of Willie `Mullins on his key Cheltenham contenders.
Nick is in Riyadh ahead of this weekend's Saudi Cup. The city also plays host this week to the Asian Racing Conference, where Nick catches up with NYRA CEO David O'Rourke, alongside Total Performance Data supremo Will Duff-Gordon. At the track, trainer Tom Clover talks about his quartet of runners across 4 Middle Eastern venues over the next fortnight, while Toshi Onikubo runs the rule over the Japanese contingent. David Yates is in Closutton, drawing out the thoughts of Willie `Mullins on his key Cheltenham contenders.
Emmet Kennedy is joined by Jaime Wrenn and leading bloodstock agent Tom Malone to unpack an epic Dublin Racing Festival and, more importantly, what it means for Cheltenham Festival. Gold Cup division Fact To File produces a monster performance in the Irish Gold Cup, leading home a Willie Mullins 1-2-3. Now the big question:
Harry, true to his word, returns to the pod to tell us about his four mounts at Leopardstown on Day 2 of the Dublin Racing Festival. He's got four rides for Willie Mullins, including the exciting Anzadam. Subscribe to the YouTube channel now so you never miss an episode of Harry's podcast! https://youtu.be/C-T9GipJ9Fk It's Harry Cobden and the Weekly Podcast, coming to you straight From The Horse's Mouth... 18+ GambleAware
DRF is upon us, and Ruby Walsh and Rory Delargy are ready to take us through the card. Along with the Grade 1 Scilly Isles over at Sandown, of course, with our man Harry Cobden riding Kitzbuhel for Willie Mullins. Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube to all the great DRF and Cheltenham Content coming down the tracks! https://www.youtube.com/@paddypowerhorseracing There's a plethora of offers available over the weekend, and you can check them all out, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport It's Saturday Tipping coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org
Harry Cobden is back to full fitness, ready for a Grade 1 ride for Willie Mullins on Saturday, and who knows, maybe some DRF rides on Sunday... Be sure to subscribe to the Paddy Power Racing YouTube to all the great DRF and Cheltenham content coming down the tracks! There's a plethora of offers available over the weekend, and you can check them all out, right here: https://promos.paddypower.com/sport It's Harry Cobden and the Weekly Podcast, coming to you straight "From The Horse's Mouth"... 18+ | gambleaware.org
A day of drama at Ascot, spiky words from a top Irish jumps figure and the latest chapter in the Constitution Hill saga are all covered in this week's edition of The Front Page.Jonbon had a day to remember in the Clarence House Chase but he triumphed under James Bowen, not Harry Cobden, after JP McManus's next retained rider was injured in an earlier race. Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding look at what the win means for Jonbon and debate some dismissive comments from Marine Nationale's owner-trainer Barry Connell. They also ask what the future holds for Cobden and Mark Walsh, who has been McManus's principal rider in Ireland.As well as reflecting on the other weekend action, which included a devastating victory by Old Park Star, we examine a run of odds-on defeats for Willie Mullins-trained horses, a new Flat target for Constitution Hill and the ongoing stand-off between BHA chair Lord Allen and Britain's racecourses.
The racing year's biggest stories get wrapped up and debated in a special hour-long episode of The Front Page. Willie Mullins, Oisin Murphy, Rachael Blackmore and Frankie Dettori all come under the spotlight as Lee Mottershead, Chris Cook and Jonathan Harding reflect on the furore surrounding Kempton's future, Constitution Hill's fall from grace and British racing's success in axing the tax. As well as reflecting on a year of huge-priced winners and unlikely success for pacemakers, the team looks back on some of their favourite races from 2026 and asks what we can expect from the new year.
It's one of the biggest days of the National Hunt calendar - Boxing Day / St Stephen's Day — and The Final Furlong Podcast is your complete betting guide to Kempton, Leopardstown and Limerick. Emmet Kennedy is joined by Andy Newton, Jamie Wrenn and Peter Michael for a fast-paced, opinion-packed preview featuring strong fancies, big prices, lively debate and the usual Christmas craic.
Welcome to the first of our Christmas Betting Guide Specials on The Final Furlong Podcast. Emmet Kennedy is joined by former Grade 1-winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob, alongside racing analyst Jamie Wrenn, for a deep, opinionated, price-led preview of the biggest races of the festive period. Grade 1 clashes, major handicaps, bold views, and four Christmas NAPs — this is essential listening if you're betting over Christmas.
It's one of the biggest Saturdays of the early jumps season and The Final Furlong team - Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, George Gorman and Peter Michael - deliver a fast-paced, opinion-packed betting preview for Sandown, Aintree, Huntingdon, and Cork. We start with the Tingle Creek Chase (3:00 Sandown) where Il Etait Temps is the odds-on favourite with 1xBet to give Willie Mullins another Grade 1 in a race he first won nine years ago. But L'Eau du Sud arrives race-fit after bolting up at Cheltenham. And Jonbon, already a dual winner of the Tingle Creek, bids to become only the second horse ever to win it three times. The panel have strong and divided views on who wins.
It was a weekend packed with blockbuster jumps racing action at Punchestown, Ascot and Haydock, and Emmet Kennedy is joined by Grade 1–winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob to break down every major talking point — the spectacular, the eyebrow-raising, and the genuinely confusing. We begin at Punchestown with the epic duel between Gaelic Warrior and Fact To File in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown Chase, where Paul Townend delivered Willie Mullins his ninth win in 12 runnings of the race. We look at how the race was run, the moves that made the difference, what to make of Fastorslow, and how the returning Gold Cup hero Inothewayurthinkin shaped up.Most importantly: Where do Mullins' stars go next? At Ascot, Arkle winner Jango Baie powered home in the 1965 Chase — but is he now a serious King Georgecontender? Speaking of Kempton: The Jukebox Man remains unbeaten over fences after a fluent prep run in the same race Bravemansgame used before winning the King George. Who does the panel want to be with for Boxing Day/St Stephen's Day? Over at Haydock, Grey Dawning continued the red-hot start to the season for Dan Skelton with a bloodless win in the Betfair Chase. The question now: is he a genuine Gold Cup player? The Morgiana Hurdle saw Lossiemouth coast home, but did we actually learn anything? The panel debate her Champion Hurdle prospects, while Wodhooh, the mare she beat in the Aintree Hurdle, made a stylish return in a Grade 2 at Ascot. We assess her ceiling for the season. Plus:• Lizzie Kelly reveals the tracks she absolutely hated riding — with one described as “absolutely awful”• Daryl Jacob defends one of those tracks as one of his favourites (!) And of course: Horses To Follow from the weekend, selected with proper insight and real-world experience. Presented by 1xBet.ie – more than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. The link to 1xBet.ie is here: https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 1xBet knows the craic. Bet with your head, not above it. ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.
The Final Furlong Podcast breaks down a blockbuster weekend across Cheltenham, Navan and Exeter with Emmet Kennedy, French racing analyst Adam Mills and Be Lucky Podcast host Daryl Carter. This episode is packed with Festival clues, powerful takes and serious betting insights. Presented by 1xBet.ie – more than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. The link to 1xBet.ie is here: https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game, your odds, your 1xBet. Final Demand made a winning chase debut and is now a short-price favourite with 1xBet Ireland for the Brown Advisory. The lads analyse the performance to decide whether the hype is justified or overstated. Kopek Des Bordes and Lulamba also made perfect starts over fences for Willie Mullins. Daryl has backed one of them for the Arkle and Adam explains the key data that separates the potential stars from the pretenders. We revisit the Arkle Trial, where Put The Kettle On launched an unforgettable career for Henry de Bromhead. This year's winner July Flower is now unbeaten in two chase starts, but does she have the speed, class and technique to follow that path? Sean Bowen delivered a superb ride on Wade Out and the National Hunt Chase talk has begun, but not everyone is convinced. The team explain what the market is missing. Paul Nicholls compared No Drama This End to Denman after his hurdles debut but Adam and Daryl break down the form and numbers to test that claim from every angle. Mydaddypaddy made an impressive hurdles debut for Dan Skelton but does that make him a legitimate Supreme contender? The panel have questions. L'Eau du Sud cruised home in the Shloer Chase. Is he now a threat to the leading two-mile chasers and where does that leave Jonbon? COMPETITION We have partnered with Punchestown Racecourse ahead of Premiere Weekend featuring a Grade 1 double header: the Morgiana Hurdle on Saturday and the John Durkan Memorial Chase on Sunday. Last year's Durkan was race of the season and this renewal could be even stronger with Fact To File seeking back to back wins. We are giving away the final two pairs of weekend tickets. To enter, answer the question asked in this episode and make sure you are subscribed on YouTube. Winner announced on Thursday's show.
Emmet Kennedy is joined by French racing expert Adam Mills to reveal the most exciting group of National Hunt imports we have seen in years. These are the horses coming directly from Auteuil, Compiegne and Pau into the top yards in Ireland and the UK, and they could shape the Triumph Hurdle, the Ballymore, the Albert Bartlett and the key novice chase divisions for seasons to come. Adam has identified 15 horses with real potential. Eight now trained by Willie Mullins, who has produced four of the last five Triumph Hurdle winners, and seven more spread across Nicky Henderson, Dan Skelton, David Pipe, Gavin Cromwell, Gordon Elliott, Henry De Bromhead and Ben Pauling. We discuss:• The juvenile who already looks like a Triumph Hurdle prospect• The strong stayer type who could become an Albert Bartlett horse• The Prix Royal Monarch winner, from a race that has produced State Man, Gaelic Warrior, Sir Gino and Salvator Mundi• The new Galiway recruit to join Vauban, Gala Marceau and Jimmy Du Seuil• The dark horse who could progress rapidly from hurdling to chasing Is there another Majborough, Vauban or Sir Gino in this group? We break it down with pedigree insight, French race film notes, pace profiles and likely trainer intent. Horses discussedKai Lung, Larinka, Narciso Has, Madness D'Elle, Manita, Macho Man, Mister Yves, Proactif (Willie Mullins)Manlaga (Henderson), Parchment (Pipe), Mojito Des Mottes (Ben Pauling), Maestro Conti (Skelton), Ole Ole (Cromwell), Matin Midi Et Soir (De Bromhead), Mange Tout (Elliott) Presented by 1xBet.ie – more than 7000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. The link to 1xBet.ie is here: https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 1xBet knows the craic. Bet with your head, not above it.
Nick has landed in Melbourne from California, where he is joined by Lee Mottershead on the day between the Cups. Reflecting on the remarkable victory of Ethical Diamond in Del Mar, Willie Mullins joins Nick in the Qantas departure lounge, while your host tracks down the winning owners - Andrew and Michael Heffernan - after they have touched down. At the Call of the Card event, Nick talks to Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison, defending Cup champion Robbie Dolan, Racing.com host Michael Felgate and man of the moment in Australia Stephen Power aka The Racing Blogger.
Nick has landed in Melbourne from California, where he is joined by Lee Mottershead on the day between the Cups. Reflecting on the remarkable victory of Ethical Diamond in Del Mar, Willie Mullins joins Nick in the Qantas departure lounge, while your host tracks down the winning owners - Andrew and Michael Heffernan - after they have touched down. At the Call of the Card event, Nick talks to Racing Victoria CEO Aaron Morrison, defending Cup champion Robbie Dolan, Racing.com host Michael Felgate and man of the moment in Australia Stephen Power aka The Racing Blogger.
On the latest edition of The Front Page, host Jonathan Harding is joined by Maddy Playle and Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd to discuss Frankie Dettori's US retirement and plans for a South American swansong. The panel also reflects on a remarkable weekend for European trainers at the Breeders' Cup, with Willie Mullins, Aidan O'Brien, Francis Graffard and Charlie Appleby among those on the scoresheet, and looks ahead to Tuesday's Melbourne Cup.
Big shocks at Newmarket, a record haul for Ballydoyle, and a new juvenile course record - here's what reallymatters for the Guineas and Derby trail. Emmet Kennedy, Georgia Cox, and Jamie Wrenn rewind an unforgettable weekend of racing action:
On the latest edition of The Front Page, Jonathan Harding is joined by deputy Ireland editor David Jennings and Lambourn correspondent Liam Headd to reflect on the weekend's big juvenile races at Newmarket and their impact on the early markets for next season's Classics – as well as providing a two-year-old to follow. The panel also reflects on last week's sales ring drama, looks ahead to a red-hot Qipco Champion Stakes at Ascot on Saturday and examines the might of Willie Mullins and his quest for a third British championship.
He's the bloodstock mastermind behind over 4,000 race winners - sourcing Cheltenham Gold Cup heroes, Grand National champions, and Grade 1 stars from Native River to Envoi Allen. But earlier this year, Tom Malone found himself in an unexpected spotlight when Paul Nicholls announced changes to his buying team. Tom reflects on that moment - the noise, the lessons, and how he chose quiet work over public defence - before turning the page to what really matters: the horses who could light up the 2025/26 Jumps season. In this wide-ranging conversation, Emmet Kennedy goes deep with one of the most successful, straight-talking figures in bloodstock on:
In this Final Furlong special, Emmet Kennedy sits down with Sky Sports Racing presenter Josh Apiafi, the driving force behind The Enduring Race, his new Sky Sports documentary examining whether horse racing has truly delivered on diversity, equality, and inclusion. Five years after his powerful film Leading The Way with Rishi Persad and Brian Finch, Josh returns with a sobering message: warm words aren't enough. In this candid conversation, Josh explains: