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The Unbridled team are back with their fourth and final Cheltenham Festival daily preview show as Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan look ahead to Gold Cup day on Friday.Brennan famously lifted the Gold Cup with Imperial Commander in 2010 so he knows exactly what it takes to get a winner around Prestbury Park.We hear from Nicky Henderson ahead of Lulamba's Triumph Hurdle bid, and the great trainer gives us a positive update on Sir Gino.Both Chapman and Brennan agree it should be straightforward for Galopin Des Champs to lift a famous third Gold Cup, but there are differing views on the other six races on the card, including the Albert Bartlett at 3.20pm.

Get ready for day 3 of the Cheltenham with Unbridled in association with BoyleSports, as Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan run through Thursday’s card which sees Teahupoo going for successive Stayers’ Hurdles. We hear from his trainer Gordon Elliott, who also reveals some news on Brighterdaysahead after her Champion Hurdle disappointment. The pair run through the rest of Thursday’s card – Paddy’s very keen on one in the Kim Muir, and Matt picks out a couple of big price handicap fancies.

Cheltenham Festival day two preview on Unbridled, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan look ahead to the action from Prestbury Park on Wednesday, where Jonbon is out to claim his Champion Chase crown. Paddy has doubts about Nicky Henderson’s star chaser, and we hear from Marine Nationale’s trainer Barry Connell. Paddy’s NAP of the week comes in the Turners Novices’ Hurdle, as the pair reveal their fancies across the rest of the card.

Our first of four daily Unbridled Cheltenham shows, in association with BoyleSports!Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan go through Tuesday’s card from Prestbury Park, and give their verdict on the likes of Kopek Des Bordes, Majborough and Constitution Hill. James Bowen reveals one that’s been working well at Nicky Henderson’s yard ahead of the Festival, and Tony Mullins tells us which horse he thinks is “14lb superior to his opposition” - plus he gives a nod to one at a big price in the Michael O’Sullivan Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.

The Unbridled Cheltenham Festival Preview is here, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan look ahead to four days of unmissable action from Prestbury Park, giving their verdict on Brighterdaysahead taking on Constitution Hill in the Champion Hurdle, and revealing their biggest fancies for the week - including a 14/1 Albert Bartlett fancy from Paddy! The pair hear from Clerk of the Course Jon Pullin for a going update, as well as legendary commentator Simon Holt and leading trainer Dan Skelton. Gold Cup-winning rider Robbie Power, who is now racing manager for Robcour and assistant trainer to Henry de Bromhead, joins the lads to reveal the latest on Stayers’ Hurdle favourite Teahupoo, and de Bromhead’s best chances for this year’s Festival.

Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan pick out their best handicap fancies at the Cheltenham Festival, and quiz BHA handicapper Martin Greenwood after the weights were announced on Tuesday.

The pair react to Tuesday’s Kempton gallop which saw Constitution Hill, Lulamba and Palladium in action. Matt and Paddy get the latest from Constitution Hill’s owner Michael Buckley and trainer Nicky Henderson.

Jockey Tom Bellamy was in great form as he joins the lads todiscuss some of his Cheltenham rides and reveals the hilarious story behind his nickname as the Tom Cruise of the weighing room!

Episode 13 of Unbridled with Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan is here, in association with BoyleSports.

Episode 12 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan get the latest from Sir Gino’s trainer Nicky Henderson about the horse’s condition, with one Seven Barrows’ handicapper catching Paddy’s eye for the Cheltenham Festival. The pair also hear from Paul Nicholls about his Grand National hopefuls, and top jockey Charlie Deutsch joins to share some weighing room stories – before Matt and Paddy answer your questions!

Episode 11 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports! Join Matt and Paddy for a spin through the best of the action from the Dublin Racing Festival, where the likes of Galopin Des Champs and Kopek Des Bordes sparkled for Paul Townend and Willie Mullins. We look ahead to Sir Gino’s return at Newbury this weekend on Sky Sports Racing, with a number of Cheltenham Festival shorties also put under the microscope. Our star duo are also joined by special guest Jack Kennedy who reveals a potential comeback in time for Cheltenham, alongside impromptu phone calls to Nigel Twiston-Davies and Dan Skelton.

Episode 10 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports!

Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan look back on a fantastic weekend of action from Cheltenham and Naas, with Nicky Henderson joining on the phone to discuss Constitution Hill, plans for Sir Gino and Palladium, and Lucky Place’s Stayers’ Hurdle chances. The duo look ahead to the Dublin Racing Festival, with Paddy excited to see Lossiemouth back in action against State Man in the Irish Champion Hurdle.

Finally, special guest Bryan Cooper reminisces on some frosty run-ins with Paddy from his time in the saddle, in particular the rivalry between Don Cossack and Cue Card.

Episode 9 of Unbridled with Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan, in association with BoyleSports!

Matt and Paddy look back on a big weekend of racing from Ascot and Windsor, with the pair disagreeing on Jonbon’s Champion Chase credentials after his impressive Clarence House win. Paddy picks out a big eyecatcher from the weekend, and also gives his verdict on Triumph favourite Lulamba and Protektorat. Plus, we hear from plenty of racing stars, including Sam Twiston-Davies, Michael Buckley, Nicky Henderson and Olly Murphy – with special guest Gavin Sheehan giving the lads a horse to follow who runs at Sandown next month.

Finally, the pair look ahead to another potential clash between Constitution Hill and Lossiemouth, this time at Cheltenham on Saturday.

Harry Skelton joins Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan on Episode 8 of Unbridled, in association with BoyleSports! Matt and Paddy give their honest verdict on Salvator Mundi’s Supreme Novices’ Hurdle chances after his Moscow Flyer success, and look ahead to a fantastic weekend of action with the Winter Million live on Sky Sports Racing, featuring the Grade 1 Clarence House clash between Jonbon and Energumene at Ascot on Saturday. Leading jockey Harry Skelton joins the lads to give the lowdown on the likes of Protektorat, The New Lion and Langer Dan, and Paddy answers your questions!

Episode 7 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan are joined by special guest Davy Russell, who reminisces about working with Paddy at Jim Bolger’s back in the day. The dual Grand National-winning jockey also describes those wins on Tiger Roll at Aintree, and a dramatic dead-heat with Paddy at the Merseyside track. Matt and Paddy also discuss all the latest news in the world of National Hunt racing, and have their say on some of the big potential clashes at the Cheltenham Festival.

Unbridled with Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan is back with a bang in 2025, as our dynamic duo recap the best of the racing action we’ve been treated to over the festive period, in association with BoyleSports. Kicking off with Constitution Hill’s Christmas Hurdle success, Paddy has to face up to the reality of treating Matt to a slap-up meal in London, while the duo also talk Galopin Des Champs, Sir Gino, Brighterdaysahead and more as the Cheltenham Festival chat goes up a notch. Nicky Henderson and Paul Nicholls both join on the phone for the latest on their superstars, plus special guest Kielan Woods reflects on a rollercoaster year and his run-ins with the whip regulations. Looking for pointers from Paddy? His latest eyecatcher Jubilee Alpha was a good winner next time out, and our man is back with another horse to follow…

The Unbridled Christmas special is here, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan are back with a jam-packed episode, and are joined by Michael Buckley via phone call who has some punchy views surrounding his star horse Constitution Hill. Fergal O’Brien gives the lads the lowdown on his hurdlers Crambo and Dysart Enos, who are both in action at Ascot on Saturday – with the trainer revealing what it’s really like to work with Paddy. Finally, the pair look ahead to some fantastic action throughout the festive period in both the UK and Ireland, with Matt and Paddy revealing their King George and Leopardstown fancies.

A very special guest for Episode 4 of Unbridled, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan are joined by leading owner Rich Ricci to discuss his stars of the past and present, including the latest plans for Lossiemouth, Gaelic Warrior, Willy De Houelle and some exciting unraced horses at Closutton! Brennan and Ricci reminisce on some of their best and worst days in the sport, most notably the 2015 King George between Cue Card (ridden by Brennan) and Vautour (owned by Ricci), and we get the owner of Douvan, Faugheen and Annie Power to answer your questions!

Episode 3 of Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports!

Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan are back with a jam-packed show, with some bold opinions on the Champion Hurdle picture after Lossiemouth’s Hatton’s Grace success. The lads also discuss Kandoo Kid’s Coral Gold Cup success and Jack Kennedy’s injury troubles – plus, Paddy gives a nod to one that’s 12/1 in the BoyleSports Becher Handicap at Aintree.

Special guest Jamie Moore joins to discuss life after retirement, and shares some more hilarious stories of Paddy’s time in the saddle. The former jockey also has his say on Jonbon defending his Tingle Creek crown – a race Moore won twice with the great Sire De Grugy.

Unbridled is here, in association with BoyleSports! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan are back with plenty of big opinions and reaction, giving their verdicts on the likes of Fact To File, Galopin Des Champs, Grey Dawning and Ballyburn after a top weekend of racing. David Bass joins the lads to discuss a number of topics, including some hilarious memories of Paddy, his split with Kim Bailey, and riding Sprinter Sacre on his chase debut! With more fantastic action this weekend, the pair have their say on the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, the Fighting Fifth at Newcastle, and the Hatton’s Grace at Fairyhouse.

Unbridled is here! Matt Chapman and Paddy Brennan’s weekly jumps show kicks off with a bang, with Matt very keen on a potential Triumph Hurdle contender who impressed at Cheltenham on Saturday. The pair give their honest views on the weekend’s stories, impressive performers, and their fancies for Haydock and Ascot. Nico de Boinville joins us to share a hilarious anecdote where he came face-to-face with Paddy in the stewards’ room, leading to a frosty interaction between the pair. The top pilot gives us the lowdown on Constitution Hill and Jonbon and even gives a good word on one horse he rides at Ascot on Friday.

Big opinions, big laughs and hopefully some big winners too! Introducing Unbridled with Matt and Paddy, a new weekly Jumps racing show, with episodes dropping each Wednesday, in association with BoyleSports. 

Recently retired Gold Cup winning jockey Paddy Brennan will join Matt Chapman in the brand new Unbridled studio each week, kicking off on Wednesday 20 November, with the duo talking all things jumps racing, including weekly reviews and previews, Cheltenham Festival pointers, plus unique insight and tales from Paddy’s time in the saddle.