Cheltenham Countdown Special: Nicky Henderson on Jonbon, Constitution Hill & His Cheltenham Festival Team

In the first of our special Festival countdown interviews, Emmet Kennedy sits down with legendary Seven Barrows trainer Nicky Henderson for a wide-ranging and revealing conversation about his leading contenders for March. 🟥 Jonbon – Ascot, Ryanair & Maturity Jonbon is now 10, chasing another Grade 1 and stepping up in trip at Ascot. Henderson explains: Why Jonbon is now far more amenable than in his early days The real purpose of the cheekpieces His concerns about soft ground Whether 2m5f is within range And why the Ryanair Chase may now be the natural Festival target Could he yet add another top-level victory to his CV and edge closer to the greats? 🟦 Supreme & Arkle – The New Generation Henderson also discusses: Old Park Star – Supreme Novices’ Hurdle favourite What makes him different? Is he ready for the white heat of Festival day? Lulamba – Arkle favourite after his Game Spirit success Does he deserve to be at the head of the market? 🟩 Constitution Hill – The Big Question Why run a former Champion Hurdler on the All-Weather over 1m4f? Henderson explains the thinking behind the move — and addresses the dilemma surrounding a return to the Champion Hurdle after three falls in his last four hurdle starts. 🟨 Gold Cup & Staying Division • Impose Toi and the Stayers’ Hurdle picture • Jango Baie and his Gold Cup credentials • How Henderson assesses readiness for Cheltenham versus protecting a horse’s long-term future This is a detailed, candid conversation about stable stars, Festival strategy and the balancing act of managing elite National Hunt talent. If you’re serious about understanding the Cheltenham Festival markets, this is essential listening. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals & new customer specials 👉 ⁠https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH ⁠18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. Your game. Your odds. Your 1xBet. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for weekly reviews, previews & Festival insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean for instant episode drops💬 Comment: Who is your horse to follow from the weekend?👍 Like & share to support the show and grow the community ⚡ Proven Form: Winners tipped recently at 20/1, 16/1, 14/1, 12/1, and 10/1.🎯 Smart betting meets sharp analysis — only on The Final Furlong Podcast. 1xBet social media pages: Х: https://x.com/1xbet_ireland Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1xbet.ie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/1xbet.ie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/1xbet-ireland/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@1xBet_Ireland Form Tools: Proform is the essential tool for punters looking to make money from betting on Horse Racing. Our form book covers Jumps and Flat racing in the UK and Ireland. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.proformracing.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Twitter: @FinalFurlongPod Email: [email protected] In association with Adelicious Podcast Network. Hosted on Megaphone.  Follow us for free on Spotify Podcasts https://open.spotify.com/show/3e6NnBkr7MBstVx5U7lpld Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices