The Final Furlong Podcast

In this uncensored Final Furlong Podcast episode, Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, Andy Newton, and George Gorman preview the entire Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown! We break down eight Grade 1 races across Saturday and Sunday, including the Irish Gold Cup, Irish Champion Hurdle, and Goffs Irish Arkle. With bold best bets, handicap NAPs at 20/1, 10/1, and 8/1, and exclusive insights you won’t...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by the brilliant Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherby’s Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for part one of our Cheltenham Ante Post Specials. This episode is packed with insights, expert analysis, and big-priced betting tips for the Festival. 🏇 Champion Hurdle: Can the reigning champion Constitution Hill defend his crown against the rising star Anzadam? 🏇 Stayers Hurdle...

Adam Mills, Katie Young, and Emmet Kennedy shine a spotlight on one of the most confusing divisions in racing: the novice hurdlers. Does Salvator Mundi deserve to be a strong favorite for the Supreme Novices' Hurdle? If not, who stands out against him? We analyse Willie Mullins' runner and provide value recommendations, including one horse that could significantly shorten from the 14/1 currently o...

Get ready for a power-packed weekend preview of the Cheltenham Saturday races! Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton dissect every race with expert analysis, bold predictions, and value-packed betting insights. From a dark horse in the opener to a fiery debate on Constitution Hill's dominance in the Bula Hurdle, we've got your race day strategy covered. With strong fancies, each-way plays,...

Join Emmet Kennedy, William Kennedy, and George Gorman as they dissect the key moments from the weekend’s racing action. From Jonbon’s 17th career win and debate over his Champion Chase credentials to a 23-length romp from Protektorat – are the traders underestimating him at 12/1 for the Ryanair Chase? The team also examines Appreciate It’s Grade 2 victory, questioning its form after two years wit...

🎙️ Weekend Racing Preview: Ascot & Haydock Special 🎙️ Emmet Kennedy is joined by pundits Peter Michael and Andy Newton for an unmissable preview of this weekend's top racing action! 🐎 🔥 On This Episode: The return of Kargese in the 1:40 Ascot BetMGM Mares' Hurdle (Grade 2) – is she the one to beat? Can we find a banker in the 1:55 Haydock Sky Bet Supreme Trial Novices’ Hurdle (Grade 2)? A juicy ...

The Final Furlong Podcast is back with Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills diving headfirst into the Cheltenham Novice Chasers! Starting with the Arkle, they debate whether Sir Gino is truly unbeatable after his stunning chase debut for Nicky Henderson or if there’s a live each-way contender waiting in the wings, like Majborough, the Triumph Hurdle hero. Emmet even makes a bold case for a 50/1 longshot t...

The road to Cheltenham heats up after a fascinating festive season of racing. Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton break down the key takeaways from Christmas racing, including Constitution Hill’s triumphant return in the Christmas Hurdle, dethroning former ante-post Champion Hurdle favourite Lossiemouth. Is Constitution Hill a certainty to regain his crown, or are there still questions a...

🎄 Christmas Racing Extravaganza: The Ultimate Preview (Dec 26th–29th) 🎄 The Final Furlong Podcast brings you a complete festive racing guide with Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton previewing the key action from Kempton, Leopardstown, Chepstow, and Limerick. Packed with expert insight, horses to follow, and plenty of confident bets, this episode covers every major race acr...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by former jockeys William Kennedy and George Gorman to break down an exciting weekend of racing. The team analyses the standout performances, uncovers key festival clues, and pinpoints future stars to follow for the season ahead. From thrilling novice chase debuts to potential Cheltenham contenders, this is your ultimate guide to the weekend’s biggest stories. 🔥 Topics Cov...

🎙️ Champion Hurdle & Triumph Hurdle Ante-Post Special with French racing expert Adam Mills! Join Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills for an in-depth analysis of the ante-post markets for the Champion Hurdle and Triumph Hurdle, packed with horses to follow and expert insight into the rising stars of the season. 🔥 Highlights Include: Anzadam: Could Willie Mullins have unearthed another Champion Hurdle sta...

Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton deliver the Betting Blueprint your ultimate preview for this Saturday’s blockbuster racing at Cheltenham and Doncaster. Packed with expert insights and best bets, this episode will have you covered in under an hour! 🔥 This Week’s Highlights Include: Nyetimber December Gold Cup: Two confident picks for Cheltenham’s marquee Handicap Chase. Big Value Ale...

🎙️ Join Emmet Kennedy and French racing expert Adam Mills for an exclusive, must-listen episode packed with insights and an essential list of horses to follow this season! 🏇 Adam shares his expert takes on emerging stars who could light up the racing world in the coming weeks: Kilgame: Henry De Bromhead’s exciting novice hurdler debuting Friday, described as “one of the novices I’m most excited a...

British horse racing is in crisis. Betting turnover has plummeted by a staggering £3 billion in real terms over just two years, driven by invasive affordability checks and mounting regulatory pressures. In this episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy sits down with two titans of the industry—Geoff Banks, CEO of Geoff Banks Bet, and Jockey Club CEO Nevin Truesdale—to uncover the truth b...

Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton deliver the ultimate Betting Blueprint for this weekend’s top races. We’re all in agreement on the feature race at Aintree with a Bulletproof Bet in the Becher Chase—a selection one of us is so confident about, it’s one of his Best Bets of the Weekend! We dive into the Grade 1 Tingle Creek at Sandown to answer the burning question: Is Jonbon a Banker o...

Join Emmet Kennedy and betting expert Gavin Lynch for an unmissable, action-packed episode of The Final Furlong Podcast. In this comprehensive discussion, Gavin brings his razor-sharp insights to the table, covering everything from the season’s top novice chasers and hurdlers to bold predictions for the upcoming Christmas racing festivals, spring classics, and the pinnacle of National Hunt racing—...

In this special edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by one of racing’s sharpest minds, Gavin Lynch, to preview the blockbuster action at the Fairyhouse Winter Festival. The show kicks off with Fairyhouse General Manager Peter Roe, who provides an exclusive update on the ground conditions and sets the stage for a weekend packed with star power. With Willie Mullins, Henry D...

After tipping 6 winners from 7 races last week, including a massive 22/1 shot, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Peter Michael and Andy Newton to deliver another weekend of unmissable racing analysis on The Final Furlong Podcast. The team kicks things off with a deep dive into the Coral Gold Cup at Newbury, where one pundit is supremely confident he's uncovered the winner. Next, they preview the Fighting...

The Final Furlong Podcast team is back after tipping four winners last week, including two winning NAPs! Join Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton as they deliver expert analysis and bold predictions for the weekend’s biggest races at Ascot, Haydock, and Punchestown. Highlights include: 🎯 A confident double-figure-priced tip for the Betfair Chase. 🎯 Why Lossiemouth is a terrible price f...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by Sky Sports Racing's Josh Apiafi to review a weekend packed with clues for the Christmas racing season and the Cheltenham Festival. They start with Jonbon, the highest-rated two-mile chaser in training, who secured back-to-back victories in the Shloer Chase. Is Found A Fifty a credible challenger to Jonbon at the Festival? They also discuss the wildly impressive winners E...

Sky Sports Racing's Josh Apiafi joins Emmet Kennedy to discuss ITV News's attack on horse racing following the tragic deaths of three horses at Cheltenham on Sunday. We question why their report was given such prominence on ITV News and why the BHA, Jockey Club, and ITV Racing were not offered an opportunity to counter arguments presented by the activist group Animal Rising. We examine how the Whi...

After tipping a sensational 14/1 winner and nailing a 118/1 forecast last week, The Final Furlong Podcast team is back with more big-value picks for this weekend’s action. Join Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton as they dive into the November Open Meeting at Cheltenham, where a 12/1 shot has caught their eye for Saturday. Get their insight on this confident selection, along with expert...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by former multiple Grade 1 and Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Aidan Coleman to review the key races and hot topics from the past few days. They discuss Quilixios’ victory in the Barberstown Castle Chase (Grade 3) and whether he’s been underestimated by the bookmakers for Cheltenham, plus they ponder if Marine Nationale is still a credible contender for the Queen Mother...

Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton preview the best of this weekend’s racing, including a 14/1 max bet we’re all backing to win. We’re also united on a 14/1 pick in a handicap chase at Wincanton and a novice chaser that’s a must for any weekend multiple bets. Races Previewed: 2:05 Aintree 2m Boylesports Choose Wisely Handicap Chase 2:40 Aintree 2m5f Boylesports Grand Sefton Handicap Cha...

SKY Sports Racing's international expert Tim Carroll and At The Races' American expert Paul Quigley join Emmet Kennedy live from Del Mar to deliver unfiltered insights and final verdicts on the Breeders' Cup. With strong opinions, big bets, and a few horses to avoid, they’ve got the essential plays for one of racing’s biggest weekends. Plus, the team is taking a bold stand against City Of Troy in...