Emmet Kennedy is joined by Paul Ferguson, author of the Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide, for a full assessment of the Grade 1 novice chase division. We start with the Arkle Novices’ Chase (2m) – a race built on speed, precision and temperament. 🟥 Arkle Contenders Assessed Lulamba – now at the head of the market after his Game Spirit win. Does he deserve to be favourite? Kopek Des Bordes – raw ability or unfinished article? Romeo Coolio – pace or stamina? Does he truly belong over two miles? Kargese – could her hurdles class translate to fences? Steel Ally – unbeaten and still progressing. Salvator Mundi – Grade 1 hurdler, but does he fit this race? Irish Panther & Kappa Jy Pyke – dangerous outsiders or just numbers? Paul weighs the strengths and weaknesses of each and explains where the value may lie in a race that often rewards precision over hype. Then we move to the Brown Advisory Novices’ Chase (3m1f) – a completely different test. Stamina. Jumping under pressure. Gold Cup potential. 🟦 Brown Advisory Contenders Final Demand – top of the market. Is he the real deal over this trip? Kaid d’Authie – upward curve or flatterer? The Big Westerner – relentless galloper with Festival potential? Wendigo & Western Fold – dark horses with staying profiles. Kitzbuhel & Koktail Divin – classy but are they true three-milers? Oscars Brother – still improving. Sixmilebridge & Salver – underestimated or simply second tier? Paul explains which profile historically wins this race – and which types repeatedly fall short. 🎯 Plus: The novice handicap chasers Paul has already shortlisted. One 10/1 ante-post selection he believes is overpriced. How to approach these markets without getting trapped by recency bias. If you’re betting the novice chases at Cheltenham, this is the episode that gives structure to the chaos. 📘 Weatherbys Cheltenham Festival Betting Guide 2026 For serious Festival punters, this is the definitive reference. Print & Digital Bundle available now. Use promo code FFCFBG26 at checkout on weatherbysshop.ie to get £4 off Print, Digital or Bundle editions. 🎧 Listen & Watch Subscribe on YouTube for Festival previews and analysis Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean Comment below: Who is your best novice chase bet at Cheltenham? 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials👉 https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: [email protected] In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone. Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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