Christmas Betting Guide Special: Festive Grade 1s, Handicaps, 14/1 NAP & the Team's Best Bets

Welcome to the first of our Christmas Betting Guide Specials on The Final Furlong Podcast. Emmet Kennedy is joined by former Grade 1-winning jockeys Lizzie Kelly and Daryl Jacob, alongside racing analyst Jamie Wrenn, for a deep, opinionated, price-led preview of the biggest races of the festive period. Grade 1 clashes, major handicaps, bold views, and four Christmas NAPs — this is essential listening if you’re betting over Christmas. 🟥 KING GEORGE VI CHASE (Grade 1) – THE FESTIVE CENTREPIECE The panel open with Kempton’s showpiece: Gaelic Warrior vs Fact To File – the Willie Mullins rematch Can Il Est Francais, Banbridge, Djelo, Jango Baie or The Jukebox Man spoil the party? Strong disagreements, tactical angles, and value-driven conclusions 🟦 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (Grade 1) – SIR GINO UNDER THE MICROSCOPE Sir Gino bids for a third consecutive Christmas Hurdle, but doubts linger after injury. Is he a good thing… or a vulnerable favourite? 🟨 REWARDS CLUB CHASE (Grade 1) – MARINE NATIONALE RETURNS Barry Connell sounded bullish about Marine Nationale ahead of Leopardstown. Is he the one they all have to beat — or is Majborough ready to announce himself at the top level? 🟩 FUTURE CHAMPIONS NOVICE HURDLE (Grade 1) The panel discuss three Willie Mullins novices with serious Cheltenham Festival potential. 🟥 BIG HANDICAPS: VALUE & INSIDE INFO We land on big-price selections for: Paddy Power Chase Welsh Grand National Including an exclusive jockey booking on a 14/1 shot that could turn into a serious gamble. Lizzie Kelly also gives her 14/1 NAP of the Christmas period in one of these races. 🟦 SAVILLS CHASE (Grade 1) – RIPE FOR AN UPSET? The team put up 25/1 and 14/1 selections in a Grade 1 where the market may have it wrong. 🟨 CHRISTMAS HURDLE (IRELAND) – TEOHUPPOO VS BALLYBURN The rematch everyone wanted — and the panel are split right down the middle. 🟥 GUINNESS 00 FAUGHEEN NOVICE CHASE (Grade 1) Is Final Demand simply a good thing… or is there a chink in the armour? 🟩 DECEMBER HURDLE (Grade 1) Can Brighterdaysahead bounce back? Will Wodhooh continue her rise? Or does Lossiemouth have too much class for them all? 💰 FOUR CHRISTMAS NAPS – ONE IN EACH RACE The panel deliver four Christmas NAPs, all running in different races — perfect for a festive Lucky 15. 🔵 Presented by 1xBet Ireland. More than 7,000 events per day, fast withdrawals, and new customer specials. 👉 https://cutt.ly/0r7bzDoH 18+. T&Cs apply. Gamble responsibly. 1xBet knows the craic. Bet with your head, not above it. 🔔 Subscribe on YouTube for Christmas previews, Grade 1 breakdowns & betting insight🎧 Follow on Spotify, Apple & Podbean so you never miss a festive special💬 Comment: Who wins the King George?👍 Like & share to support the show ⚡ 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. 💬 Comment below  👍 Likes appreciated. 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