Watch: The Racehour Previews The 2026 Dublin Racing Festival & A 50/1 Tip
The Racehour - brought to you by Bet365 - turns its attention to one of the standout weekends of the National Hunt season - the 2026 Dublin Racing Festival.
Host Stephen Cass is joined by regular panellists Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan as they dig into a stacked Leopardstown card packed with Grade 1 action and Cheltenham clues.
Adding extra firepower to the discussion is Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Paddy Aspell, who drops in to share his expert insight and forthright views on the key races.
With markets moving fast and Festival implications everywhere, the panel get stuck into the form, the angles and - crucially - the prices.
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Leopardstown Headlines & Gold Cup Ambitions
The focus quickly shifts to the headline races, with the Irish Gold Cup taking centre stage.
Tony raises eyebrows by putting forward a bold 50/1 shot, outlining why the market may have overlooked a horse capable of outrunning those odds.
Elsewhere on the card, the lads assess the major Grade 1s across the weekend, weighing up proven stars against emerging contenders.
Diarmuid believes he has identified a well-handicapped runner in the JP McManus colours, explaining why the horse’s profile suggests a big run could be on the cards at Leopardstown.
Bumper Fancies, Trainers To Note & Festival Clues
Attention then turns to the bumper races, where Tony reveals he is particularly sweet on a serious fancy running across both days.
Paddy also chips in with a strong view on a runner from the Charles Byrnes yard, highlighting why the trainer’s Festival record makes the horse impossible to ignore.
With Cheltenham clues scattered throughout the weekend, the panel wrap up by identifying the performances that could shape the Festival picture - and the prices that might not last long.with horse racing betting sites.
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