Watch: Racehour’s 2026 Cheltenham Festival Preview Night – Live From Dublin

The Racehour's 2026 Cheltenham Festival preview night was recorded in front of a packed house at the Goat Bar & Restaurant in Dublin. 

Now in its eighth year, the show once again delivers a high-energy, no-holds-barred build-up to the biggest week in jump racing.

Brought to you in association with Bet365, this live special blends laughter, lively debate and serious Festival insight. 

The analysis runs deep, with everything from short-priced bankers to monster longshots at 100/1 and bigger discussed.

For anyone counting down the days to Prestbury Park, Racehour’s 2026 preview night is essential viewing.

Star-Studded Panel & Full Festival Coverage

Host David Jennings from the Racing Post steers a heavyweight panel.

Joining him are Diarmuid Nolan, Stephen Cass and Tony Keenan from the Racehour Podcast, alongside Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Mikey Fogarty, Grade 1-winning rider David Mullins and Gambling.com analyst Gary Connolly.

From the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle and Arkle through to the Champion Hurdle, Ryanair and the blue-riband Cheltenham Gold Cup, each contest gets the full preview night treatment. 

There’s in-depth discussion on the novice divisions, championship races, bumpers, mares’ contests and the notoriously tricky handicaps.

Big Prices, Bold Calls & Festival Naps

As the night unfolds, strong opinions and insight fill the room.

Some favourites are given the green light, others are taken on and several huge-priced outsiders are put forward for those willing to take a gamble. 

With plenty of picks and tips on offer - including dedicated Festival NAPs - there’s no shortage of betting angles to take away, not to mention the latest odds from horse racing betting sites.

Featuring structured race-by-race breakdowns with plenty of laughs along the way, this live preview captures everything Cheltenham is about.

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