The Final Furlong Podcast

In this special episode, Emmet Kennedy teams up with multiple stakes-winning racehorse trainer Tim Shaw to share Five to Follow for the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar. We dive into the Longines Breeders' Cup Classic, John Deere Breeders' Cup Juvenile Fillies Turf, Prevagen Breeders' Cup Juvenile Turf, Longines Breeders' Cup Distaff, and the Longines Breeders' Cup Turf. Tune in for our banker of the meet...

Get ready for the ultimate Breeders' Cup breakdown on The Final Furlong. In this special episode, Emmet Kennedy team's up with racing expert Howard Kravets from the acclaimed HHH Racing Podcast to bring you a complete “Cheat Sheet” on this year’s Breeders' Cup contenders, strategies, and the biggest betting angles. From the vital importance of the draw at Del Mar to the big question on everyone’s...

Join Emmet Kennedy for an exclusive behind-the-scenes stable tour with legendary trainer Aidan O'Brien as he prepares his star-studded line-up for the 2024 Breeders' Cup. We delve into the final preparations at Ballydoyle, as the most successful international trainer in Breeders' Cup history talks us through the last stages of preparation for Classic favourite, City Of Troy, and discusses how the...

Emmet Kennedy and Geoff Banks discuss Calandagan's defeat and Jim Crowley's incredible ride to win the Champion Stakes on Anmaat. It was a dream result for the bookmakers, so why were the layers so unhappy in the Ascot betting ring? They delve into the deeply concerning idea of Open Banking from the Gambling Commission and what it could mean for British punters. Can horse racing survive the ban on...

Former jockey and lead data analyst for RaceIQ, Page Fuller, joins Emmet Kennedy to break down the key performances from Champions Day at Ascot. Highlights include Kyprios securing seventh heaven as the undisputed King of the Stayers after an unbeaten season, and Kind Of Blue becoming the third member of his family to win the Champions Sprint for legendary trainer James Fanshawe. Kalpana claimed h...

Multiple Group 1 winning jockey and Racing TV analyst Martin Dwyer joins Emmet Kennedy for a hard-hitting breakdown of the BHA’s controversial whip rules. The numbers are staggering: over a decade’s worth of riding bans, with more than 40% of jockeys in violation of the new standards. But here's the twist - it’s not the jockeys at fault. Emmet and Martin dive deep into the flawed system, calling o...

In association with Weatherbys, and to celebrate the release of Jumpers to Follow, author Paul Ferguson joins Emmet Kennedy to discuss their novice hurdlers to follow for the 2024/25 jumps season. They highlight horses expected to be Grade 1 class, including Nicky Henderson's next potential superstar, a half-brother to Bravemansgame with Willie Mullins, the horse who should be Paul Nicholls' leadi...

After a 33/1 winning Nap last week and a 600/1 exacta on the TOTE, the boys are back! Emmet Kennedy, along with racing experts Peter Michael and Andy Newton, preview the best bets for Champions Day at Ascot on Saturday. They cover all six races, featuring a 14/1 Nap, a 12/1 each-way bet to nothing, a horse considered massively overpriced at 14/1, and a 7/1 shot who is the clear second-best in the...

In this explosive episode of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Lee McKenzie and Tony McCormick to dive into the controversy surrounding Alphonse Le Grande’s disqualification after his Cesarewitch victory. With jockey Jamie Powell breaching whip rules by going four over the limit, the disqualification was inevitable, but it’s the punters who backed the rightful winner, Manxman,...

In this episode Emmet Kennedy sits down with author Karen Wiltshire and acclaimed sportswriter Nick Townsend to discuss their powerful new book No Place for a Girl: How One Female Jockey Broke into an Exclusive Men’s Club. Karen shares her remarkable journey as a pioneering female jockey in the male-dominated world of 1970s British horseracing, recounting how she overcame relentless prejudice, phy...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by racing experts Peter Michael and Andy Newton to preview the best bets at Newmarket on Saturday. They cover five races, including a value bet at 8/1 in the first race, a confident pick in the second, the NAP of the weekend in the third race, thoughts on how Winter is Coming in the Dewhurst, and 16/1, 20/1, and 14/1 best bets in the Cesarewitch. The Final Furlong Podcast i...

Join us as Emmet Kennedy sits down with South African-born racehorse trainer Dylan Cunha, who shares his incredible journey from being a commercial pilot to building a successful career in horse racing after relocating to the UK. We’ll dive into his training philosophies, the challenges of starting a yard in a competitive landscape, how his cat Barney brought owners to his yard, and his standout h...

In this special edition of The Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy sits down with Jason Singh, Marketing Manager for Tattersalls, to discuss the upcoming Tattersalls October Yearling Sales, one of the most prestigious events in European bloodstock. With 448 of the finest yearlings cataloged, including blue-blooded progeny by Frankel, Dubawi, and Siyouni, this year’s Book 1 is set to be one of the...

In this special edition of The Final Furlong, Emmet Kennedy is joined by SKY Sports Racing's Laurent Barbarin for a deep dive into Europe's most prestigious flat race: the Group 1 Qatar Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Laurent shares a bold 66/1 each-way bet—contingent on the ground conditions—and a confident pick for the win. Then, racing experts Peter Michael and Andy Newton step in to offer their uni...

In this episode, Emmet Kennedy is joined by one of the top bloodstock agents in National Hunt racing, Tom Malone, who brings his unrivaled expertise to the table. Known for sourcing stars like Native River, Bravemansgame, and Envoi Allen, Tom gives us an inside look at some of the most exciting horses to watch for the upcoming jumps season. From an unexposed flat runner with huge potential to a Fr...

Here are Emmet Kennedy, Peter Michael, and Andy Newton with a preview of the Juddmonte Royal Lodge Stakes, Cheveley Park Stakes, Middle Park Stakes, and the Cambridgeshire at Newmarket this Saturday. 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...

In this episode, Emmet Kennedy is joined by Cheltenham’s Clerk of the Course, Jon Pullin, for an exclusive deep dive into the key changes coming to the iconic Cheltenham Festival. Pullin shares insider insights on how these updates will impact the horses, jockeys, and trainers, while also revealing what fans can expect from the 2025 festival. From course modifications to scheduling tweaks, this is...

Former jockey Aidan Coleman joins Emmet Kennedy to discuss his exciting new venture, the Aidan Coleman Club, and the exclusive benefits for members. Aidan opens up about adjusting to life after racing, shares his thoughts on the best racehorse he’s ever seen, and gives us the inside scoop on key horses for the upcoming season. We dive into whether he's backing or laying Constitution Hill, the hurd...

In association with Weatherbys, and to celebrate the release of Jumpers to Follow, author Paul Ferguson joins Emmet Kennedy to discuss the key chasers to follow this season in the Champion Chase, Ryanair, and Gold Cup divisions. The conversation focuses on standout horses such as El Fabiolo, Jonbon, Energumene, Marine Nationale, Gaelic Warrior, Found A Fifty, Il Etait Temps, Galopin Des Champs, Ge...

Franny Norton joins Emmet Kennedy to look back on his 35-year career as a jockey with nearly 2,000 domestic wins to his name. Norton shares his personal reflections on the highs, the lows, and the emotional decision to retire at 54. From his legendary partnership with trainer Mark Johnston to his unforgettable victories in the Dante Stakes and Chester Cup, Franny takes us behind the scenes of some...

Here’s Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, and Andy Richmond with a preview of the best bets for Newbury on Saturday including a 14/1 NAP for the feature race, the Group 2 Dubai Duty Free Mill Reef Stakes. 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 af...

Here’s Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, and Andy Richmond with a preview of the best bets for Ayr on Saturday including a 20/1 NAP for the feature race, the Ayr Gold Cup. 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,...

Here’s Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, and Peter Michael with a preview of day two of the Irish Champions Festival at the Curragh, including confident bets for the Flying Five Stakes, Moyglare Stud Stakes, Vincent O'Brien National Stakes and the Irish St. Leger. 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...

Here’s Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, and Peter Michael with a preview of day one of the Irish Champions Festival at Leopardstown, featuring a heated debate over the market leaders for the feature race, the Irish Champion Stakes. Plus, there are confident bets and a bullish best bet of the weekend for the FFP Army. The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excit...

Here’s Emmet Kennedy, Andy Newton, and Peter Michael with a preview of St. Leger at Doncaster with a 16/1 bet for the Portland Handicap and a confident pick for the Champagne Stakes. Likes appreciated 👍🏻 Races Previewed: 3:00 Curragh Bar One Racing Flying Five Stakes (Group 1) 3:35 Curragh Moyglare Stud Stakes (Group 1) 4:10 Curragh Goffs Vincent O'Brien National Stakes (Group 1) 4:45 Curragh Co...