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Cheltenham Trials Day Review: Champion Hurdle Chaos, Handicap Clues & Festival Angles

Cheltenham Trials Day Review: Champion Hurdle Chaos, Handicap Clues & Festival Angles

The Final Furlong Podcast

January 26, 20261h 16m

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Show Notes

On this week’s Final Furlong Podcast, Emmet Kennedy, Adam Mills and Jamie Wrenn strip away the hype and analyse what Trials Day actually told us about the Cheltenham Festival. Not who won. But who improved their Festival chance — and who didn’t.

🟥 Champion Hurdle Division — Chaos Incoming

The New Lion lands the Grade 2 International… but receiving weight from an inferior rival raises questions.

Did he really advance his Champion Hurdle claims?

With Sir Gino injured, the division suddenly looks wide open — and we reassess the entire market.

🟩 Stayers’ Hurdle — Gamble Landed, But Festival Horse?

Ma Shantou bolts up in the Cleeve after a strong gamble. Emma Lavelle’s next Stayers winner?

The panel are split: • One says Festival player • One says place chance • One says not even making the frame

Plus: What now for Impose Toi after defeat?

🟦 Gold Cup Picture — Genuine Contenders or False Signals?

Spillane’s Tower bounces back in the Cotswold Chase.

But is he really a Gold Cup horse?

We also break down: • L’Homme Presse • Grey Dawning • What the race historically means (and what it doesn’t)

🟨 Juveniles & Handicaps — Festival Plotters Emerging

Maestro Conti wins the Triumph Trial Jagwar flatters again Favori De Champdou thrives in the Cross Country

And we highlight: • Festival handicappers hiding in plain sight • A Fred Winter type to note • Jamie & Adam’s horses to follow

If you’re betting Cheltenham seriously, this is essential prep.

Real analysis. Real implications. No noise.

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