Watch: The Racehour Returns With A National Hunt Season Preview And A 33/1 Tip

As the jump racing season gathers momentum, this week’s episode of The Racehour dives deep into the hurdlers’ division.

Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan return with bold opinions, sharp analysis and a few daring ante-post punts that are sure to get punters talking.

The lads also cast their eyes over the action at Down Royal, while Darragh O’Keeffe’s flying start as Henry de Bromhead’s new stable jockey has also turned heads.

Check out the latest episode of The Racehour below, which includes tidy 25/1 and 33/1 ante-post tips.

The Hurdlers’ Hierarchy

With the Champion Hurdle picture already forming, Diarmuid Nolan made his stance clear - he’s “taking on The New Lion all season,” despite the favourite’s strong market position with horse racing betting sites. 

Tony Keenan, meanwhile, casts a sceptical eye on Final Demand, a leading Brown Advisory hope. 

He argued the horse “didn’t handle Prestbury Park last season,” suggesting Cheltenham could again prove a stumbling block. 

Expect strong opinions and spirited debate as the team run the rule over top 10 rated hurdlers in training.

Spotlight On Down Royal

The weekend’s action at Down Royal looks electric. 

Tony was full of praise for Darragh O’Keeffe, who has taken over the leading jockey post at the Henry de Bromhead yard following Rachael Blackmore’s departure.

His confident early-season form has impressed the panel - so could he be one of the breakout names of the National Hunt campaign?

Diarmuid also highlights I’m Slippy, describing the Robert Tyner-trained runner as “the best horse Tyner has ever had” after a sparkling win at Cork.

*Do you agree with the lads, or maybe you have your own tips ahead of this weekend's racing? Let us know in the comments below.