Cheltenham Novice Chasers: Is Sir Gino the Arkle Banker? Ballyburn’s Redemption? 20/1 Handicap Bet

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🗓️ 13 January 2025

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The Final Furlong Podcast is back with Emmet Kennedy and Adam Mills diving headfirst into the Cheltenham Novice Chasers! Starting with the Arkle, they debate whether Sir Gino is truly unbeatable after his stunning chase debut for Nicky Henderson or if there’s a live each-way contender waiting in the wings, like Majborough, the Triumph Hurdle hero. Emmet even makes a bold case for a 50/1 longshot that could upset the odds. The duo also break down the potential stars of the season: L'Eau du Sud, Ile Atlantique, Firefox, and the highly anticipated Impaire Et Passe. And what about Ballyburn? Could his defeat over two miles be a blessing in disguise as Willie Mullins eyes the Brown Advisory? The Jukebox Man might stand in his way, but does Ballyburn have the class edge to triumph over three miles? To cap it off, they analyse big-value alternatives in the markets like Dancing City, Better Days Ahead, and Croke Park, and Emmet reveals a 20/1 handicap bet he’s ready to back. Expect expert insights, bold opinions, and plenty of laughs along the way in this must-listen episode for racing fans! The Final Furlong Podcast is proudly brought to you by Geoff Banks Bet. Join the excitement and Sign up to Geoff Banks Online now with promo code FFP500 and get 10% of any net losses returned as cash after your first month of betting, up to £500 at geoffbanks.bet. Its tradition redefined with modern tech and unbeatable odds. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. If you’re thinking of starting therapy, give BetterHelp a try. It’s entirely online, designed to be convenient, flexible, and suited to your schedule. Our listeners get 10% off their first month, so give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/FURLONG. Apple: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/geoff-banks-online/id881898186 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.geoff_banks.geoffbanks 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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0:00.0	The Final Furlong podcast is proudly brought to you by Jeff Banks Bet. Get up to 500 pounds refunded as real money for new Jeff Banks online accounts after your first month of betting. Use promo code FFP 500 at jeffbanks. Bet. Welcome along to the final furlong podcast as we're going to shine the spotlight on the novice chasers for the Cheltenhamham festival i'm joined by one of our favorite guests one of the best pundits in racing
0:23.9	adam mills alongside me emmage kennedy adam welcome back to the show
0:28.1	thanks emmick good to be back great to have your company i should break down the fourth wall here and say i was
0:32.8	talking to adam last night and saying okay i want to talk about the novice hurd I want to talk about the novice hurdlers, want to talk about the novice chasers,
0:38.0	think we should do this over two separate shows. Which one do you want to do first? And you said,
0:43.9	novice chases, please. Because the novice hurdle division is a complete and total mess.
0:52.6	Yeah, that's, that's, yeah, pretty much.
0:55.3	I chickened out there and took the 50 pound rather than 500 pound question because I just
0:59.9	thought, at least the novice jakes is I've got some kind of handle on the form,
1:05.0	whereas the novice hurdlers is going to be a show that I needed about four weeks to take a
1:08.7	run up at, I think.
1:10.3	But we'll see. We'll see. Maybe something will come out this weekend and then it will be,
1:14.5	wow, there's the superstar. Novis Herbler. Yeah, to be fair, Constitution has emerged
1:18.7	Lace. I know people were talking about him. He wasn't really on my radar. He was
1:22.6	impressive, but he was on my radar for the Bering Bingham at the time. But at least we had Dicer Dynamo and John Bonn.
1:29.8	You had something to cling on to.
1:32.1	Oh, these two horses could be really exciting.
1:35.2	And right now you've got Salvatore Mundy.
1:37.5	According to Road to Cheltenham on X,
1:40.1	the worst winner of the race since the real deal.
1:43.7	It's like, what? Well, just, Salvatore Monday, the worst winner of the race since the real deal. What?
1:46.7	Well, just, Salvatore Mundi is like that friend who plays Sunday league football.
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