Watch: NotLongNow Launches Ahead Of 2026 Cheltenham Festival
A brand-new Racehour show is here as NotLongNow launches in association with Bet365.
It sets out to identify value long before the tapes go up in March, with big opinions and even bigger prices firmly on the agenda.
Host Rory Jiwani leads the way alongside Ed Quigley and betting guru Pat Cooney, forming a powerful core trio.
Each week, they’ll be joined by a special guest, all with one shared mission: uncovering Festival winners at prices that won’t be around forever.
This opening episode sets the tone, blending informed debate with confident tipping as the team begin their countdown to the biggest week in the National Hunt calendar.
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Champion Hurdle: Markets, Movers & Monster Prices
The first race under the microscope is the Champion Hurdle, where the panel examine the current ante-post market and assess which runners are solid contenders — and which may be overbet.
Ed leads the discussion, highlighting key form lines and questioning whether the market leaders have already shown their hand.
Pat provides crucial insight into how the betting markets are shaping up, flagging potential movers and explaining where the early money has landed.
The conversation builds towards a selection of bigger-priced alternatives, offering punters a chance to think beyond the obvious and get involved at eye-catching odds.
Stayers Hurdle: Value Hunting Ahead Of March
Attention then switches to the Stayers Hurdle, a race where profiles often evolve deep into the season.
Rory and Ed debate what makes the ideal Stayers type, while Pat outlines how ante-post markets with horse racing betting sites can shift dramatically as spring approaches.
The panel put forward several big-priced selections, each backed with clear reasoning and a strong case for improvement between now and Cheltenham.
With the Festival countdown officially underway, NotLongNow delivers a confident, value-driven start — and promises plenty more Cheltenham insight in the weeks to come.
* Do you agree with what the guys had to say ahead of the Cheltenham Festival, or do you have some strong opinions of your own? Let us know in the comments below!
