Fairyhouse & Plumpton Preview: Irish Grand National Picks, Big Bets & the Mullins v Skelton Showdown

Emmet Kennedy is joined by the team for a bumper Final Furlong Podcast special previewing all the key races across a massive Easter weekend of racing — headlined by the BoyleSports Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the Sussex Champion Hurdle at Plumpton, with the British and Irish trainers' titles hanging in the balance.

🏆 Willie Mullins vs Dan Skelton – Who finishes Easter Monday on top? The team breaks down the shifting momentum in both title races as Mullins floods Fairyhouse and sends a strong squad to Plumpton.

🎯 2:22 Fairyhouse – G1 WillowWarm Gold Cup

Mullins has won 5 of the last 6 and runs Champ Kiely, Spindleberry, and Ile Atlantique. Who leads the charge?

💥 4:10 Fairyhouse – G1 Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle

Air Of Entitlement vs Sixandahalf rematch, plus The Big Westerner returns after placing against the boys at Cheltenham. Can Henry de Bromhead halt Mullins' dominance?

🇬🇧 4:05 Plumpton – Sussex Champion Hurdle (GBB Race)

A valuable pot with title implications — and one of the team makes a bold case for a 16/1 dark horse.

📌 Easter Monday Coverage:

• 3:50 Fairyhouse – G2 Rathbarry & Glenview Studs Hurdle
• 4:20 Fairyhouse – G2 Jack McInerney Memorial Chase (Heart Wood strongly fancied)
• 5:00 Fairyhouse – G3 BoyleSports Irish Grand National
• The big one. Over 3m5f. We break down every contender, pace angle, and betting play.

🎧 Whether you're chasing winners or following the trainers' title drama, this is your essential Easter racing preview.

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