The Final Furlong Podcast

Fresh from his Royal Ascot success, trainer Ed Bethell chats with Emmet Kennedy about his remarkable triumph with REGIONAL, a horse he purchased for just 3,500 guineas at the Tattersalls July Sale in 2021. Despite starting with just three races, REGIONAL has since become a Group 1 winning sprint sensation. Ed shares what stood out to him and the My Future Champion racing syndicate about the geldin...

Emmet Kennedy and George Gorman preview the best bets for a classic weekend of racing at the Curragh, including a tricast for the Irish Derby. George has confident bets for the Group 1 Pretty Polly and Group 2 Railway Stakes. Both of the lads agree on a 14/1 bet for the Northumberland Plate. They clash on the Criterion Stakes at Newcastle, while George finds two other intriguing weekend bets, and...

Aly Vance, Geoff Banks, and Emmet Kennedy review Royal Ascot and ask if it has become racing's greatest festival. We chat about the star performances from Rosallion, Henry Longfellow, Charyn, Porta Fortuna, Opera Singer, Haatem, Auguste Rodin, Isle Of Jura, Kyprios, Inisherin, Asfoora, Khaadem, Port Fairy, Fairy Godmother, Bedtime Story, and more. With Oisin Murphy, Sean Levey, James Doyle, Billy...

Bloodstock and international racing expert Archie Brookes joins Emmet Kennedy to share his insight on the juveniles to follow at Royal Ascot with previews of Coventry Stakes, Queen Mary Stakes, Windsor Castle Stakes, Norfolk Stakes and Albany Stakes including a 40/1 bet and a very bullish pick NAP for the week. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, g...

Sky Sports Racing's international racing expert Tim Carroll joins Emmet Kennedy to give his top five bets for Royal Ascot 2024, including confident picks for the King Charles III Stakes, St James's Palace Stakes, Queen's Vase, Norfolk Stakes, and the Coronation Stakes. Plus, we take a trip down memory lane as Tim reflects on one of Australia's greatest racehorses, Winx! This episode is brought to...

Join Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills, and George Gorman as they dive into the excitement of Royal Ascot 2024, providing in-depth analysis and their top betting tips. This episode features a strong 20/1 fancy and confident naps for the prestigious event. The trio previews the major races, including the Queen Anne Stakes, King Charles III Stakes, St James's Palace Stakes, Prince Of Wales's Stakes, Gold Cu...

The winning-most trainer in Royal Ascot history, Aidan O'Brien, joins Emmet Kennedy to preview all of his leading contenders for the showpiece meeting of the summer. Beginning with exciting two-year-olds Camille Pissarro, Tunbridge Wells, Whistlejacket, Treasure Isle, Truly Enchanting, Heavens Gate, and Fairy Godmother. Then onto three-year-olds Henry Longfellow, Diego Velazquez, Grosvenor Square,...

Join Emmet Kennedy and Camilla Henderson as we discuss the alarming rate of suicides among British and Irish jockeys, highlighting a serious mental health crisis in the horse racing community. Camilla, a former jockey with a background in Sport Performance Psychology, shares her insights on the challenges jockeys face and offers strategies for better mental health support. As the daughter of train...

Join Emmet Kennedy with pundits Lizzie Kelly and Geoff Banks as they review City Of Troy's Derby win and discuss what's next for the son of Justify. They explore Group 1 options for Ambiente Friendly and Los Angeles. Dermot Weld's Ezeliya gave him a second Oaks win; could she be an Arc filly? Aidan O'Brien's Luxembourg Coronation Cup win meant all three Epsom Group 1's went to Ireland. But can the...

Join Emmet Kennedy with pundits Lucy Russell-Hughes and George Gorman for an in-depth preview of the three Group 1 races at Epsom: the Coronation Cup, the Oaks, and the Derby. The British and Irish classics have been dominated by Great Britain so far. Is this the weekend Ireland comes roaring back? All three of the team agree on their bet for the Derby, but Lucy has a 20/1 bet for the Oaks, while...

Join Emmet Kennedy with pundits Lucy Russell Hughes and George Gorman for an in-depth look at the latest racing highlights, including British domination of the Curragh classics with Rosallion and Fallen Angel. We'll also discuss the future plans for the beaten horses: Haatem, River Tiber, A Lilac Rolla, Opera Singer, and Buttons. Additionally, we'll cover White Birch's impressive win in the Tatter...

In this eye-opening episode we delve into how misinformation and lies are being used to impose restrictions on gambling in the United Kingdom. Our expert guests, Dan Waugh, Chris Fawcett, and Geoff Banks, join Emmet Kennedy to share their insights and experiences on this pressing issue. Dan Waugh, a renowned advisor on gambling regulation, exposes the truth behind statistics and the conduct of OHI...

Emmet Kennedy and former jockey Aidan Coleman review the classic trials at Chester, Lingfield, and Leopardstown, as well as the classics in France, with a strong ante-post bet for the Derby recommended. We chat about Passenger's prospects in Group 1 company after his comeback win. Aidan shares his horses to follow and talks to us about the importance of mental health awareness, especially among yo...

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 Frus...

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, a...

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 f...

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...

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 b...

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, form...

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 expec...

Emmet Kennedy, Katie Young, and six time champion tipster Paul Jacobs preview every race on day three of Cheltenham 2024 with strong opinions from the team on favourites to take on and horses to back, including a three confident NAPS and a Lucky 15 and Lucky 31 for the Day. Listen to the full show on all major podcast platforms. Races previewed Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Brown Advisory No...

Emmet Kennedy, George Gorman and Adam Mills preview every race on day two of Cheltenham 2024 with strong opinions from the team on favourites to take on and horses to back, including a 7/1 NAP in the Coral Cup! Listen to the full show on all major podcast platforms. Races previewed Gallagher Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Coral Cup Handicap Hurdle Queen Mother Ch...

Trainer Lorna Fowler joins Emmet Kennedy to discuss  the remarkable tale of Colonel Mustard's rise from a backward-looking Flat horse to a contender for the Champion Hurdle. With a Festival third to State Man already on his CV, can he land another podium finish at Cheltenham, or could he be the one who kills State Man’s Champion Hurdle dream? Plus get £5 off your purchase of the essential Weatherb...

Emmet Kennedy, Ella McNeill, and Ben Aitken preview every race on day one of Cheltenham 2024 with strong opinions from the team on favourites to take on and horses to back, including a 20/1 NAP in the Ultma Handicap Chase! Listen to the full show on all major podcast platforms. Races previewed Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1) Arkle Challenge Trophy Novices' Chase (Grade 1) Ultima Handicap Chase C...

Emmet Kennedy is joined by racing experts Adam Mills, Aidan O'Hara, and George Gorman to preview the handicap chases at Cheltenham, offering their best bets for the Ultma, Grand Annual, Plate, and Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup. They share bullish bets, including a 50/1 NAP for both Adam and Aidan! The Handicap Hurdles are also previewed in the full episode of The Final Furlong, available on...