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The weekend is almost upon us! 🏇 In association with bet365 and The Panel at Gambling.com, The Racehour team are back to preview another cracking weekend of horse racing action! 🎙️ Host Rory Jiwani is joined by Diarmuid Nolan, Gambling.com's James Boyle and bet365's Pat Cooney as they share their expert analysis, strongest opinions and best bets for the days ahead. 🏆 The team will be covering all the big races from Aintree, alongside the ITV Racing action from Doncaster! 💰 For all your weekend horse racing odds, offers and more, visit our sponsors bet365: [https://bit.ly/racehour27](https://bit.ly/racehour27?utm_source=...) T&Cs Apply | 18+ | Gamble Responsibly

🏇 THE RACEHOUR IS BACK, BABY! 🔥 In association with bet365 & Gambling.com, new host Farlie Flynn joins Diarmuid Nolan and Tony Keenan as we kick off another National Hunt season! This week, the lads review a busy weekend of racing, preview the season's top chasers, reveal their dark horses and share some juicy ante-post tips! We're also joined by bet365's Pat Cooney to discuss the latest Cheltenham ante-post market movers. 👉 Visit bet365: https://bit.ly/racehour27 #Racehour #Cheltenham #HorseRacing #NationalHunt

Diarmuid Nolan, Dean Ryan, and Pat Cooney are together to break down one of the greatest jumping festivals on the British calendar, the Aintree Grand National Festival. Three superb days of racing in Liverpool, and the lads are ready to go through it all — race by race, grade 1 by grade 1, right the way through to the big one. The panel give their 1-2-3 for the Grand National itself, and cast their eye over all the other Grade 1s and marquee races across the three days. Diarmuid and Pat are singing from the same hymn sheet this week, as they land on a big-priced handicap runner on Saturday — outside of the National — that they fancy to cause a stir. Tune in to find out who they're backing. Classic race. Legendary festival. Don't miss it. 🎙️ Presented in association with bet365 and Gambling.com | Please gamble responsibly. 18+

Diarmuid Nolan and Dean Ryan are back to break down the biggest jumping festival of the Irish springtime, the Irish Grand National Festival at Fairyhouse. We go race by race across the card, with market movers, value picks, and festival NAPs throughout. Diarmuid is swinging big this week as he's napping a 20/1 shot in the Honeysuckle Mares Novice Hurdle, and fancies a mare to go and land the Irish Grand National itself. Tune in to find out who he's siding with. Classic race. Big festival. Don't miss it. 🎙️ Presented in association with bet365 and Gambling.com | Please gamble responsibly. 18+

In partnership with bet365 and Gambling.com, this week’s #Racehour Podcast is out now! It’s the final show of the year and Diarmuid Nolan is joined by Stephen Cass and Tony Keenan for a full Cheltenham Review after four unforgettable days at Prestbury Park. The lads break down all the key moments from the festival — the big winners, the shocks, the performances that matter going forward, and where the punting angles may have been won and lost. They also get stuck into some listener questions to round things off. As always, a big thank you to our sponsors bet365 and Gambling.com — and a special thanks to all of our listeners for the support throughout the year.

The Cheltenham Festival reaches its thrilling conclusion and Dean Ryan is once again joined by Diarmuid Nolan to preview the final day at Prestbury Park. With three unforgettable days already in the books, the pair reflect briefly on how the week has unfolded before turning their attention to Friday’s card — a day packed with drama, big fields and the emotional finale to the Festival. Diarmuid highlights Diva Luna as one of his strongest fancies of the day in the Mares’ Chase, outlining why he believes she could be perfectly set up to land the prize. He also makes a strong case for Kel Histoire in the always ultra-competitive Martin Pipe Conditional Jockeys’ Handicap Hurdle, a race that has launched the careers of plenty of top riders over the years. Meanwhile, Dean puts forward Doctor Steinberg as his standout selection in the Albert Bartlett Novices’ Hurdle, explaining why he thinks the horse could thrive in the gruelling stamina test that traditionally produces one of the toughest winners of the week. Alongside their headline selections, Dean and Diarmuid chat through the final day atmosphere at Cheltenham, the unique buzz around Gold Cup day, and where they think the value lies as the curtain comes down on another incredible Festival. If you’re looking for insight, opinions and a few strong angles before the final roar of the week, this Day 4 preview has you covered. 🏇

The Cheltenham Festival reaches its pivotal third day and Dean Ryan is once again joined by Diarmuid Nolan to preview Thursday’s card at Prestbury Park. With the Festival in full swing, the pair reflect on how the week has unfolded so far before turning their attention to a fascinating Day 3 line-up. From competitive handicaps to one of the championship races of the meeting, there’s plenty for the lads to get stuck into as they look for the standout bets and angles. Dean and Diarmuid are both in agreement when it comes to the Pertemps Final, where they make a strong case for C’est Different, a horse they believe is primed to run a huge race in one of the most competitive handicaps of the week. They also find common ground in the Stayers’ Hurdle, where both are firmly behind Impose Toi, explaining why they think the horse could be the one to land Thursday’s feature contest. Alongside their main fancies, there’s plenty of general Cheltenham chat – discussing how the meeting tends to evolve by Day 3, the importance of stamina as the week wears on, and which trainers and jockeys could be set for a big Thursday. If you’re looking for strong views, Cheltenham insight and a couple of confident selections ahead of Day 3, this preview has everything you need before the action begins. 🏇

The Cheltenham Festival rolls into Day 2 and the excitement is building at Prestbury Park. In this preview episode, Dean Ryan is joined by Diarmuid Nolan to break down Wednesday’s card and discuss the races that could define the middle day of the Festival. The pair run through the big talking points from the opening day, the atmosphere around the meeting, and what trends and trainer form could shape the action on Wednesday. From championship races to competitive handicaps, there’s plenty of Cheltenham chat as they look for the angles that punters should be paying attention to. Dean’s standout selection for the day is The Yellow Clay in the BetMGM Cup, and he makes a strong case for why the horse could be perfectly placed to land one of the most competitive races of the afternoon. Diarmuid is firmly in agreement, explaining why he also believes The Yellow Clay has the profile to run a huge race. Diarmuid also highlights Act Of Innocence as one of his biggest fancies on the Day 2 card, outlining why he believes the horse has been building toward a big performance at the Festival. Along the way the lads discuss the key runners, potential market movers, and where they think the value lies as the Festival continues to gather momentum. If you’re looking for strong opinions, Cheltenham insight, and a couple of big fancies ahead of Day 2, this preview has you covered. 🏇

The wait is over – the Cheltenham Festival is finally here. In this special Day 1 preview, Dean Ryan and Gary Connolly sit down to run through the opening day of the greatest show in jump racing. The lads dive into the key races on Tuesday’s card, discussing the big storylines, the horses they think are flying under the radar, and where the value might lie for punters looking to get off to a fast start for the week. Dean puts forward his strong fancy for the day, Lulamba, explaining why he thinks the horse has what it takes to make a big impact on the opening afternoon. Meanwhile Gary is firmly in the corner of McLaurey, outlining the case for his pick and why he believes it could be the one to side with. Along the way there’s plenty of general Cheltenham chat too – from how the Festival tends to unfold on Day 1, to trainers and yards to keep onside, the atmosphere around Prestbury Park, and the unique pressure and excitement that comes with the opening roar of the week. If you’re looking for insight, opinions, and a few strong angles ahead of the first day of the Festival, this is the perfect place to start. Watch now and get ready for the roar at Cheltenham. 🏇

The 2026 Cheltenham Festival is almost here, and it’s time for our #NotLongNow team to turn their attention to the second half of the meeting at Prestbury Park. Host Rory Jiwani is joined by Ed Quigley, bet365’s Pat Cooney and Cheltenham Festival-winning jockey Paddy Aspell as they preview all the key action from Days 3 and 4. The panel take a close look at the major races, weigh up the leading contenders and try to dig out some value away from the obvious market picks. With Paddy bringing the insight of someone who’s ridden a winner at the Festival, expect plenty of sharp analysis, strong opinions and a few big-price selections thrown into the mix. All brought to you in association with bet365. Visit our sponsors bet365 for all your Cheltenham Festival betting and more: https://bit.ly/racehour365