Cheltenham Trials Day Review: Champion Hurdle Chaos, Handicap Clues & Festival Angles

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🗓️ 26 January 2026

⏱️ 75 minutes

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On this week’s Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jamie Wrenn strip away the hype and analyse what Trials Day actually told us about the Cheltenham Festival. Not who won. But who improved their Festival chance — and who didn’t. 🟥 Champion Hurdle Division — Chaos Incoming The New Lion lands the Grade 2 International… but receiving weight from an inferior rival raises questions. Did he really advance his Champion Hurdle claims? With Sir Gino injured, the division suddenly looks wide open — and we reassess the entire market. 🟩 Stayers’ Hurdle — Gamble Landed, But Festival Horse? Ma Shantou bolts up in the Cleeve after a strong gamble. Emma Lavelle’s next Stayers winner? The panel are split: • One says Festival player • One says place chance • One says not even making the frame Plus: What now for Impose Toi after defeat? 🟦 Gold Cup Picture — Genuine Contenders or False Signals? Spillane’s Tower bounces back in the Cotswold Chase. But is he really a Gold Cup horse? We also break down: • L’Homme Presse • Grey Dawning • What the race historically means (and what it doesn’t) 🟨 Juveniles & Handicaps — Festival Plotters Emerging Maestro Conti wins the Triumph Trial Jagwar flatters again Favori De Champdou thrives in the Cross Country And we highlight: • Festival handicappers hiding in plain sight • A Fred Winter type to note • Jamie & Adam’s horses to follow If you’re betting Cheltenham seriously, this is essential prep. Real analysis. Real implications. No noise. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly Festival insight 🎧 Follow on Spotify & Apple for instant drops 💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend? 🔵 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. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 16/1, 12/1, 20/1, 14/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 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: radioemmet@gmail.com 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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