Watch: The Racehour Returns With Five Cheltenham Fancies & A 33/1 Festival Tip
Brought to you in partnership with Bet365, this week’s Racehour is out now.
Host Stephen Cass is back from Lapland (and fully thawed out) to rejoin Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan for a thorough review of the week in racing.
With Cheltenham edging ever closer, the conversation quickly turns to the ante-post markets, where confidence is building and prices are starting to contract.
The panel put forward five Cheltenham fancies, including a standout 33/1 shot for the Albert Bartlett, as they assess which horses are beginning to peak at the right time.
As ever, it’s a mix of bold opinions, sharp analysis and the odd disagreement along the way.
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Festival Fancies & Trainer Talking Points
The Cheltenham chat doesn’t stop at the Albert Bartlett as the trio also discuss Lulamba’s potential Arkle plans, debating whether the race is the right fit at this stage of the season.
There’s further focus on Act Of Innocence and Haiti Couleurs, with the panel weighing up their profiles and Festival suitability.
Diarmuid also makes a strong case for Sam Thomas, suggesting the trainer is on the brink of establishing himself as the UK’s leading force.
The discussion explores recent results, stable momentum and how emerging trainers can reshape the domestic landscape.
Irish Plots, JP Handicaps & Byrnes Case
Tony brings the Irish perspective, unpacking the latest developments across the water.
He outlines potential JP McManus handicap plots, highlighting how the powerful owner’s runners are being campaigned with Festival handicaps in mind.
The panel also touch on the Charles Byrnes case with the IHRB, discussing its wider implications for Irish racing and trainer reputation.
With Cheltenham ante-post angles from horse racing betting sites, cross-channel insights and strong views throughout, this latest episode delivers another essential deep dive for racing fans.
* 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!
