Watch: NotLongNow Pick Bankers Or Blowouts Ahead Of Cheltenham
With most of the key trials now in the rear-view mirror, the focus shifts entirely to Cheltenham as the countdown gathers pace.
Week six of NotLongNow, brought to you by Bet365, throws caution to the wind with a simple theme: Bankers or Blowouts?
It’s time to decide which short-priced favourites are rock solid - and which could unravel under Festival pressure.
Host Rory Jiwani is joined by Ed Quigley, Gary Connolly and Pat Cooney to take on the hype, challenge the markets and search for genuine value.
With strong opinions already forming, the panel waste no time in putting reputations on the line.
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Supreme & Brown Advisory Under Fire
The debate heats up immediately with the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle, where Gary is adamant that Old Park Star will not justify favouritism.
Gary lays out his case, questioning whether the horse has truly been tested and whether the Supreme’s relentless tempo could expose vulnerabilities.
Attention then turns to the Brown Advisory, where Ed admits he is baffled by Final Demand sitting atop the market.
Pat adds market context, explaining how confidence behind favourites can snowball - and how quickly it can unravel.
Taking On The Hype & Finding Value
Beyond the headline favourites, the guys examine several other short-priced runners across the Festival card, debating whether they deserve their “banker” status or are potential blowouts waiting to happen.
The discussion moves quickly, with straight talking and no shortage of disagreement.
As always, it’s not just about opposing — it’s about identifying where the real value lies with horse racing betting sites.
A handful of bigger-priced alternatives are put forward, each backed with clear reasoning and confidence.
* Do you agree with what the guys had to say, or do you have some strong opinions of your own? Let us know in the comments below!
