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The Final Furlong Podcast

The Final Furlong Podcast

The ultimate podcast for anyone with a passion for horse racing in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Hosted by Emmet Kennedy, with jockey Denis O"Regan and an array of special guests, our twice-weekly show features expert race previews and analysis to help you make informed bets. We also sits down with some of the biggest names in the industry, from jockeys and trainers to analysts and commentators. From legendary horses to rising stars, from classics to novice chases, we cover it all. And with a

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71:46

£3 Billion Crisis: Affordability Checks Are Killing...

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2024/12/10

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 behind racing's financial meltdown.Together, we dissect the failures of affordability checks, the

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84:07

Betting Blueprint: Bulletproof Becher Bet. Jonbon:...

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2024/12/06

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 or Blowout?Plus, we preview the supporting races at both tracks, spotlighting a Nicky Henderson

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97:55

Gavin Lynch Special: 6/1 King George Bet, 200/1...

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2024/12/04

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—the Cheltenham Festival.🏇 Key Highlights: Top Chasers to Follow: Discover a 6/1 value pick for the

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58:33

Fairyhouse Winter Festival Special with Gavin Lynch:...

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2024/11/29

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 De Bromhead, Gavin Cromwell, and Gordon Elliott all fielding top-class talent, this is one of the most

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87:18

After 6 Winners & a 22/1 Bomb Last Weekend, Here’s...

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2024/11/28

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 Fifth Hurdle at Newcastle, where Nicky Henderson’s rising star Sir Gino takes on Willie Mullins’ dual

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78:21

Why You Should Back This Double-Figure Priced Horse...

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2024/11/21

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 for the Champion Hurdle. 🎯 An outsider ready to upset the field in the John Durkan Memorial Punchestown

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72:13

Weekend Review: 16/1 Ante-Post Cheltenham Bet, Jonbon...

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2024/11/21

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 East India Dock, L’Eau du Sud, Down Memory Lane, and The Yellow Clay, highlighting why one of them is an

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69:00

British Horse Racing Under Siege: ITV’s Attack on the...

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2024/11/18

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 Whip Rules represent virtue signaling that has backfired spectacularly and highlight racing's urgent need

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71:35

After Last Week’s 14/1 and 118/1 Wins, we’ve got a...

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2024/11/14

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 tips to build your weekend multiple bets. From the Arkle Challenge Trophy Trial and Paddy Power Gold Cup

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76:34

Review: 50/1 Horse for Cheltenham, Jeriko Flop, and...

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2024/11/11

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 Champion Chase.Aidan shares his thoughts on the Haldon Gold Cup, where JPR One and Djelo fought out a

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67:56

Why We Believe This 16/1 Horse Can Win | 14/1 MAX BET...

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2024/11/07

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 Chase 3:10 Doncaster 1m2f Virgin Bet Irish EBF Gillies Fillies' Stakes (Listed Race) 3:45

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92:12

Breeders' Cup Power Plays: Taking on City Of Troy....

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2024/10/31

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 the Classic, revealing a 33/1 outsider, a 9/2 weekend standout, and an unmissable banker bet.The

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56:29

Five to Follow for the Breeders' Cup at Del Mar #BC24...

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2024/10/30

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 meeting, a short-priced favorite to take on, and Aidan O'Brien's secret weapon!The Final Furlong Podcast

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75:12

Breeders' Cup Cheat Sheet: Bankers, Upsets, Draw...

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2024/10/25

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 mind: Can City Of Troy handle the dirt and deliver in the Classic? We dive into the odds, including an

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40:33

Exclusive: Aidan O'Brien's Breeders' Cup Stable Tour...

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2024/10/24

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 colt is handling the lead-up to tackling dirt for the first time. Aidan also reveals insights on a

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64:03

Geoff Banks sounds off on Calandagan, the Betting...

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2024/10/23

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 gambling advertising in Ireland? And what does Geoff think about the Whip Rules?The Final Furlong

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72:16

King Kyprios, Queen Kalpana, Classy Charyn, and the...

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2024/10/22

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 her first Group 1 in superb style, but how high can she fly next season? While many consider Charyn the

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79:58

The Real Whip Crisis: Jockeys vs. BHA’s Broken Rules...

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2024/10/21

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 out the BHA’s role in this crisis. From the racetrack to the rulebook, this episode pulls no punches

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110:07

Horses to Follow: Novice Hurdlers, Grade 1 Prospects,...

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2024/10/20

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' leading novice, a dark horse for Henry de Bromhead, and one who is expected to dominate graded staying novice

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98:22

Ascot Champions Day Preview | 14/1 Best Bet After a...

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2024/10/17

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 race and could win if the favorite underperforms. Plus, a mini rant on why the BHA's whip rules are a

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