Welcome to the first of our Christmas Betting Guide Specials on The Final Furlong Podcast.
Emmet Kennedy is joined by former Grade 1-winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob, alongside racing analyst Jamie Wrenn, for a deep, opinionated, price-led preview of the biggest races of the festive period.
Grade 1 clashes, major handicaps, bold views, and four Christmas NAPs — this is essential listening if you’re betting over Christmas.
🟥 KING GEORGE VI CHASE (Grade 1) – THE FESTIVE CENTREPIECE
The panel open with Kempton’s showpiece:...
Welcome to the first of our Christmas Betting Guide Specials on The Final Furlong Podcast.
Emmet Kennedy is joined by former Grade 1-winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob, alongside racing analyst Jamie Wrenn, for a deep, opinionated, price-led preview of the biggest races of the festive period.
Grade 1 clashes, major handicaps, bold views, and four Christmas NAPs — this is essential listening if you’re betting over Christmas.
🟥 KING GEORGE VI CHASE (Grade 1) – THE FESTIVE CENTREPIECE
The panel open with Kempton’s showpiece:
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Gaelic Warrior vs Fact To File – the Willie Mullins rematch
- Can Il Est Francais, Banbridge, Djelo, Jango Baie or The Jukebox Man spoil the party?
- Strong disagreements, tactical angles, and value-driven conclusions
🟦 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (Grade 1) – SIR GINO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE
Sir Gino bids for a third consecutive Christmas Hurdle, but doubts linger after injury.
Is he a good thing… or a vulnerable favourite?
🟨 REWARDS CLUB CHASE (Grade 1) – MARINE NATIONALE RETURNS
Barry Connell sounded bullish about Marine Nationale ahead of Leopardstown.
Is he the one they all have to beat — or is Majborough ready to announce himself at the top level?
🟩 FUTURE CHAMPIONS NOVICE HURDLE (Grade 1)
The panel discuss three Willie Mullins novices with serious Cheltenham Festival potential.
🟥 BIG HANDICAPS: VALUE & INSIDE INFO
We land on big-price selections for:
- Paddy Power Chase
- Welsh Grand National
Including an exclusive jockey booking on a 14/1 shot that could turn into a serious gamble.
Lizzie Kelly also gives her 14/1 NAP of the Christmas period in one of these races.
🟦 SAVILLS CHASE (Grade 1) – RIPE FOR AN UPSET?
The team put up 25/1 and 14/1 selections in a Grade 1 where the market may have it wrong.
🟨 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (IRELAND) – TEOHUPPOO VS BALLYBURN
The rematch everyone wanted — and the panel are split right down the middle.
🟥 GUINNESS 00 FAUGHEEN NOVICE CHASE (Grade 1)
Is Final Demand simply a good thing… or is there a chink in the armour?
🟩 DECEMBER HURDLE (Grade 1)
- Can Brighterdaysahead bounce back?
- Will Wodhooh continue her rise?
- Or does Lossiemouth have too much class for them all?
💰 FOUR CHRISTMAS NAPS – ONE IN EACH RACE
The panel deliver four Christmas NAPs, all running in different races — perfect for a festive Lucky 15.
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