Watch: The Racehour Chews Over Cheltenham Chances Plus A 33/1 Gowran Park Tip
It’s another busy week on The Racehour, brought to you by Bet365, as host Stephen Cass is joined by regular panellists Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan to unpack the latest action from the National Hunt scene.
With Cheltenham Festival markets continuing to evolve, the trio turn their attention to one of the most competitive divisions in racing - the novice chasers - while also keeping a close eye on developments in the championship hurdle races.
Alongside the Festival focus, the panel review the week that was, debate emerging narratives, and highlight horses whose reputations are rapidly growing.
It’s another unmissable Racehour episode for anyone tracking Cheltenham form and future stars.
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Novice Chasers & Festival Targets
The heart of the discussion centres on a stacked novice chasing division, with the panel assessing which horses look capable of delivering at Cheltenham in March.
Diarmuid and Tony debate profiles, jumping technique and scope for improvement, weighing up which novices have already shown Festival-winning credentials and which may still be hiding plenty.
Diarmuid is particularly keen on The Big Westerner for the Brown Advisory, outlining why the horse’s performances suggest he could be ideally suited to the Cheltenham test.
The panel also examine how the novice chase picture is shaping up more broadly as the season heads into a decisive phase.
Champion Hurdle, Stayers & Standout Performers
Attention then shifts to the Champion Hurdle and Stayers Hurdle, where Tony makes a bold move by backing Brighterdaysahead for Champion Hurdle glory.
The trio debate whether the current market leaders with horse racing betting sites are as solid as they appear and where potential value might still lie.
There’s also praise for the brilliant Old Park Star, whose recent performances have propelled him to the head of the market for the Supreme Novices’ Hurdle.
To round things off, Tony throws in a tip for the big race at Gowran Park on Thursday, ensuring listeners are covered for both Festival planning and midweek action.
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