The Final Furlong Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

After landing 50/1, 33/1, and 12/1 winners on last year’s Cheltenham preview, Aidan O’Hara (@LongShotValue on X) is back on The Final Furlong Podcast with Emmet Kennedy, ready to uncover the next festival shockers! 🎯 Aidan goes through every race at Cheltenham, pinpointing huge-priced horses that should be on your radar, including: 🐎 One runner at 100/1 🤯 🐎 An 80/1 dark horse 🚀 🐎 Tips at 66/1, 33/1, 25/1, and 10/1! 🎟️💰 ⚠️ If you're looking for big value plays and festival outsiders, this is essential listening before you place your bets! 🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube! 📲 Follow us for more expert analysis: @FinalFurlongPod The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excitement and Sign up to Geoff Banks Online now with promo code FFP500 and get 10% of any net losses returned as cash after your first month of betting, up to £500 at geoffbanks.bet. Its tradition redefined with modern tech and unbeatable odds. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoff-banks-online/id881898186 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoff_banks.geoffbanks 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for Part 2 of our Cheltenham Ante Post Specials—and this time, it’s all about the handicaps! Paul and Emmet go through every handicap race at the Cheltenham Festival, revealing the horses they believe are well-handicapped, perfectly primed, and ready to strike. Expect expert insights, big-priced dark horses, smoke-screen gambles, and a bridle job with bells on at 10/1+ that the lads are very bullish about! 🏇 Handicaps Previewed: ✅ Ultima Handicap Chase (Premier Handicap) ✅ Johnny Henderson Grand Annual Challenge Cup Handicap Chase ✅ TrustATrader Plate Handicap Chase ✅ Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Amateur Jockeys' Handicap Chase ✅ National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase ✅ Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase ✅ Fred Winter Juvenile Handicap Hurdle ✅ Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle ✅ Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle ✅ William Hill County Handicap Hurdle ✅ Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys' Handicap Hurdle If you’re serious about finding winners at Cheltenham, this episode is a must-listen! 🚀 🔔 Subscribe & Follow for more expert analysis, festival previews, and exclusive betting insights! 📲 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube! 🎧 The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excitement and Sign up to Geoff Banks Online now with promo code FFP500 and get 10% of any net losses returned as cash after your first month of betting, up to £500 at geoffbanks.bet. Its tradition redefined with modern tech and unbeatable odds. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online, designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Our listeners get 10% off their first month, so give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FURLONG. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoff-banks-online/id881898186 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoff_banks.geoffbanks 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Peter Michael and Andy Newton to preview a stellar day of racing at Newbury and Warwick. Our experts share their top bets, including Peter's "sure to win" double, a strong fancy for the marquee handicap hurdle, and exciting each-way plays at 25/1 and 20/1. The trio dive deep into the big contests, including the Denman Chase, Game Spirit Chase, and Kingmaker Novices' Chase. With sharp insights and value plays, this episode is packed with everything you need to make the most of your weekend betting! The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excitement and Sign up to Geoff Banks Online now with promo code FFP500 and get 10% of any net losses returned as cash after your first month of betting, up to £500 at geoffbanks.bet. Its tradition redefined with modern tech and unbeatable odds. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online, designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Our listeners get 10% off their first month, so give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FURLONG. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoff-banks-online/id881898186 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoff_banks.geoffbanks 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy and former jockey Aidan Coleman chat about the latest stories in Racing: City of Troy's Flop and What's Next for Last Season's Champion Juvenile? Coolmore's Old Rival Godolphin Won the First Classic of the Season, but Will Notable Speech Confirm Form with Rosallion at Royal Ascot? Elmalka Looked Like a Star in the 1000 Guineas, but Did Ylang Yang Run the Best Oaks Trial, and How Frustrated Were the Connections of Tamfana and Ramatuelle? We Also Discuss Group 1 Targets for White Birch and a Potential Royal Ascot Winner for Aidan O'Brien with Whistlejacket. Then Our Attention Turns to the Punchestown Festival with Fastorslow, Galopin Des Champs, Hewick Spillane's Tower State, Man Lossiemouth, Mystical Power, Teahupoo, Kargese, Dancing City, Banbridge, and Potential Superstar Ballyburn, All Discussed with a view to next season. The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excitement and Sign up to Geoff Banks Online now with promo code FFP500 and get 10% of any net losses returned as cash after your first month of betting, up to £500 at geoffbanks.bet.  Its tradition redefined with modern tech and unbeatable odds. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoff-banks-online/id881898186 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoff_banks.geoffbanks Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and former jockey Aidan Coleman chat about the latest stories in racing, including Willie Mullins' becoming British Champion Jumps Trainer and the implications for British Racing. We reminisce about Shishkin, sharing our favorite memories of Nicky Henderson's star chaser and asking what made him so special. Then we preview the best bets for Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at Punchestown. Geoff Banks Bet: https://geoffbanks.bet/promotions/NewAccountRebate Up to £500 refunded as real money for new Geoff Banks Online accounts following their first month of holding a Geoff Banks Online account. Geoff Banks Online will return 10% of any net losses (Stakes - Payouts) made in the first month of wagering. Maximum rebate is £500 per customer. Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy and former jockey Aidan Coleman chat about the latest stories in racing, including Willie Mullins' extraordinary achievement in becoming British Champion Jumps Trainer after winning both the Aintree and Scottish Grand Nationals. But what does his win mean for British Racing, and how difficult is it to be a trainer in this day and age? We discuss Macdermott's win and his suitability for next year's Aintree Grand National. We also look at next season's prospects for Favour And Fortune, Golden Ace, Quai De Bourbon, and Sharjah, and we discuss potential changes to the Cheltenham Festival. Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy, George Gorman, and Adam Mills review the key races from Aintree, including a second Grand National for Willie Mullins and a first for jockey Paul Townend with I Am Maximus. How will he fare in Grade 1 open company next year? Plus, what did the lads think of this year's running of the world's most famous race after all the changes implemented by the BHA and the Jockey Club? Plus, we take you through the key Grade 1 races on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Willie Mullins takes the lead in the British Trainers Championship, and we discuss how star names such as Gerri Colombe, Shishkin, Ahoy Senor, Corbetts Cross, Grey Dawning, Ginny's Destiny, Il Etait Temps, Found A Fifty, Firefox, Sir Gino, Bob Olinger, Impaire Et Passe, Inothewayurthinkin, Mystical Power, Jonbon, Protektorat, Envoi Allen, Vanillier, Kitty's Light, and more will do next season. Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy, George Gorman, and Adam Mills share their best bets for the Aintree Grand National Festival with confident picks for the world's most famous horse race and massive each-way bets at 66/1 and 40/1. Plus, we take you through the key Grade 1 races on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday as the battle for the British Trainers Championship heats up between Skelton, Nicholls, and Mullins. With big names such as Gerri Colombe, Shishkin, Ahoy Senor, Corbetts Cross, Grey Dawning, Ginny's Destiny, Il Etait Temps, Sir Gino, Kargese, Bob Olinger, Impaire Et Passe, Inothewayurthinkin, Slade Steel, Caldwell Potter, Mystical Power, Jonbon, Protektorat, Envoi Allen, Teahupoo, Sire Du Berlais, Corach Rambler, I Am Maximus, Vanillier, Kitty's Light, Mahler Mission, Noble Yeats, and Nassalam set to strut their stuff in Liverpool. Races Previewed: Randox Grand National Handicap Chase Manifesto Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Anniversary 4-Y-O Juvenile Hurdle (Grade 1) Aintree Bowl Chase (Grade 1) Huyton Asphalt Franny Blennerhassett Memorial Mildmay Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Trustatrader Top Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) My Pension Expert Melling Chase (Grade 1) Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Cavani Sartorial Menswear Sefton Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Turners Mersey Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) JRL Group Liverpool Hurdle (Grade 1) My Pension Expert Maghull Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Likes appreciated👍🏻 Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy is joined by RaceiQ's lead data analyst and former jockey, Page Fuller, to share her expert insights on horses to follow for the Aintree Grand National Meetings, including Novice Chasers and the Aintree Bowl. Additionally, she provides a strong pick for the Aintree Hurdles. Of course, Page also gives us her thoughts and the data for the big race itself, the Grand National. Then, former champion jockey Paul Hanagan talks about setting up The Graham Lee Racing Club through his role as Director of Racing with The Good Racing Company. He explains how, for a very small yearly fee, you can help raise much-needed funds to assist Graham Lee's care and treatment while being a part-owner of an exciting young horse. Click the link to support Graham and join: https://thegoodracing.co/graham-lee-racing-club/ Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emmet Kennedy is joined by former jockey Louis Steward live from Meydan racecourse in Dubai to preview the best bets for Dubai World Cup Night, including a 12/1 NAP and a confident bet for the feature race. Plus, executive director of Fontwell Park, Guy Pridie, joins us to talk about how the iconic British racecourse is preparing to celebrate its 100th anniversary this year and what fans can expect to see at their centenary celebrations in May. Venatour Racing Social: If your planning a racing trip to Europe or further afield, check out Venatour Racing Social for a large range of bespoke racing holidays at Venatour.co.uk 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: radioemmet@gmail.com In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices