Show notes
One of the sharpest minds in horse racing betting, Gavin Lynch joins Emmet Kennedy for a Final Furlong Podcast special, recored live at Punchestown racecourse, with his complete cheatsheet for the 2026 Cheltenham Festival, presented by 1xBet Ireland.
In under an hour, Gavin breaks down every major race across all four days, sharing his shortlists, key contenders, and betting angles for the week ahead.
Alongside the race-by-race analysis, Gavin explains how to approach Cheltenham from a betting perspective, including how to handle handicaps, manage volume across the week, and identify where the value lies in the current markets.
BETTING ANGLES:
Gavin also shares a Trixie and Lucky 63, built around runners in:
Princess Royal National Hunt Challenge Cup Novices' Handicap Chase
Jack Richards Novices' Limited Handicap Chase (Grade 2)
Pertemps Network Final Handicap Hurdle
Glenfarclas Cross Country Chase
JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
Featuring selections priced at 9/1, 8/1, 7/1, 6/1, 11/2, and 10/3, combining to a potential return of 115,341/1.
🏇 RACES COVERED:
Supreme Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Turners Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Ryanair Mares' Novices' Hurdle (Grade 2)
Albert Bartlett Novices' Hurdle (Grade 1)
JCB Triumph Hurdle (Grade 1)
Arkle Challenge Trophy (Grade 1)
Brown Advisory Novices' Chase (Grade 1)
Champion Hurdle (Grade 1)
Close Brothers Mares' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Stayers' Hurdle (Grade 1)
Queen Mother Champion Chase (Grade 1)
Ryanair Chase (Grade 1)
Liberthine Mares' Chase (Grade 2)
Cheltenham Gold Cup (Grade 1)
Cheltenham is the most competitive betting week of the year. Success comes from preparation, discipline, and having a clear plan.
This episode gives you:
A structured shortlist for every major race
A clear way to approach the week
Insight into where the strongest betting opportunities may be
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